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August 2012 MAFA Newsletter
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Cedar Point and Leadership Retreat Recap Happenings in the Philippines Member Highlights MAFA Families Meet the MAFA Conference Co-Coordinators Looking out for... Editor Letter
This year our mission is to create collective impact by building meaningful connections for Midwest empowerment.
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John Ballesteros
University of Minnesota || Senior || Management Information Sysytems ________________________
PRESIDENT
ninjas relax
https://www.facebook.com/jballesteros71
@jballerstatus71 @jballerstatus71
VP-INTERNAL
PERFECT DATE?:
Thats a tough one, i'd have to say april 25th because its not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket. teehee but forreal i'd have to say good dates are the ones that are spontaneous and there is a flow of conversation. A lil guitar playing and making me laugh wouldn't hurt either :) https://www.facebook.com/christine.trovela
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@_tinnytin
VP-EXTERNAL
This is a tough one. I would have to say April 25th. because its not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket.
PERFECT DATE?:
SECRETARY
Grace Geremias
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign || Junior || Interdisciplinary Health
This is a tough one. I would have to say April 25th. because its not too hot, not too cold. And all you need is a light jacket. LOL But if you really want to know, Id say a date where we try something new. I love learning things and I dont mind making a fool of myself :p
PERFECT DATE?:
@gracegeremias
http://grace-i-am.tumblr.com/
EVENTS COORDINATOR
Im hungry
RANDOM FACT:
I hate roller coasters because they scare me (I know, im weak LOL). Last time I rode one was five years ago and never rode it again.
My favorite thing about Filipino/Filipino-American culture is being polite because Filipinos in the USA still address their elders politely by using kuya, ate, po, opo, and mano po. https://www.facebook.com/JOY016
@JoySonzz
MEDIA RELATIONS
J.R Ellasos
UIC || Junior || Applied Psychology ________________________
MAFA serves as a tool to build bridges and break down barriers in the Filipino-American community throughout the Midwest. As it says in our mission statement for this year, "Our mission is to create a collective impact by building meaningful connections for Midwest Empowerment", and I truly believe MAFA effectively achieves that.
oh,fersure
@jrtistic
yeahyuh
OUTREACH
It used to always be the value of family and my mom's food. I mean seriously, who doesn't love sinigang?? But when I first joined PSA, it didn't take long for me to find yet another passion: cultural dancing. I was never too involved with cultural dances in my high school's Filipino club; I was always too scared to dance tinikling. And now? I absolutely love it. I love how beautifully diverse Filipino folk dances are. They tell such intriguing stories. I think it's amazing how this aspect of our culture has persevered throughout time, history, and distance. Many of us are 2nd generation Filipino-Americans and some of us have never even been to the Philippines. For some reason, our language seems to have slipped through the cracks of Western culture. However, in performing these dances, we are actively involving ourselves in our culture, keeping it alive from generation to generation.
https://www.facebook.com/christinejoyy
@choymein @choyface
OUTREACH
Cindy Kinnoin
University of Minnesota || Senior || Nursing ________________________
RANDOM FACT:
I'm Mexican and I love it, but I love how Filipinos value their culture a lot more than other cultures do. I love the friendly people, great sense of humor, high spirits.I also like finding similarities and differences between the Mexican and Filipino cultures. I like learning about different people and Filipinos have always opened their doors to teach me something new about them.
TOO MANY! Meeting my BA Looters, going around hotel rooms and talking to new people, the bachata dance off w/Manny Delarosa & I vs. Paco Martinez & Jessie Magsino! Last but not least, the traditional chant off between my school PSA MN and Madison's FASO. All of these will always be treasured memories of my MAFA adventures with wonderful people.
http://www.facebook.com/cindy.kinnoin @mexipinoy
BANANAS!
B r e a k i n g b o r d e r s
UT FAAs Cedar Point Trip was amazing. Rushing roller coasters, fun jam sessions, and long lines with awesome people.
THANKS UT FAA!!
MAFA Leadership Retreat was a success. We are surrounded by so many inspiring and intelligent leaders.
THANKS IUPUI!!
Interior Secretary and 2 pilots found missing after plane crash for 3 days.
Secretary Jesse Robredo and 2 pilots were aboard a 4 person plane when they experienced engine problems. At an attempt to emergency land, the plane crashes off the shore of Masbate, leaving only one known survivor.
http://bit.ly/S9Rnio
The Reproductive Health Bill causes turmoil between Catholic Church and government leaders.
Catholic Church gures to launch new educational campaign on All-Natural Family Planning. The RH Bill proposes the use of articial contraception such as condoms, birth control pills, and other forms on the market.
http://bit.ly/P3ISCc
Storm after storm after tropical storm continue to hit the Philippines .
Monsoon weather has been striking the Philippines for the past few weeks. Civilians have been left with damages to their buildings, homes and crops and death toll continues to rise.
http://bit.ly/OzqKUF http://www.redcross.org.ph/donate
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Regina Rubio|| Marquette
YOUR MAFA REPS: Rowan Quinoin || Loyola J.R Ellasos || UIC Samantha Ylagan|| Purdue Kevin Hsia || Michigan State Rico Maranan || U of Toledo Chris Sanders || OSU Regina Rubio || Marquette Gabrielle Dabu ||Minnesota Kristelle Burgos || NIU Matthew Victorio || Mizzou Alexander Panday || Mizzou Czarnest Dela Cruz || IUPUI Allen Belen ||UMich Christopher Martin || SLU Sabina Lin || SLU Haley Rios || IOWA Ashley Reum || UW Madison Charles Ferrer || Penn State
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Michigan State University || Alumni || Advertising specialty in Creative ________________________
SHOUTOUTS:
-MSU PASS: whassuupp? -Blackline Family -New president, JP Davenport -NEW MAFA E-board and especially the new Media Relations chair, JR!
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MAFA FAMILIES
Tin Tin Trovela Darius Copeland Ashley Reum Cindy Kinnoin Julias Santos Gina Benedicto John Ballesteros Joan Bunyi Chris Martin Neil Miran Joseph Aquino Lizah Doctor Lou Aganon Elijah Ampo Imee Ignacio Mercedes Herrera Diana Carlos Kevin Buno Katie Domines Fay Catacutan Robert Deln Ilene Lungay Jaymarie Capalac Thanh Nguyen David Chanthabandith Jessica Peng Sean Chanitthikul Jerome Hernandez Matt Hilo Karen Rondero Megan Olegario John Carlo Miranda Corinne Casino Shannen Bueno
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Jaime Espanola Alex Catiggay Jeselle Jizz Obina Dawn Tagare Brittney Sahugan Patrick Duque
J.R Ellasos Danica Lapid Isabel Cupino Kirk Conrad Delacruz Tim Escondo
Stephanie Cai
Eddie Carlos
Joan Joy Sonza Jean Cruz Kristin San Ramon Jennalyn Hernaez
Roe Aragon Conchi Yang Donovan Tolledo Sabina Lin Amanda Lin
Maralea Hill
Janine Burgos Chris Paclibar Nicolo Porto Jose Torio Maryanne Reyes
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COMING SPRING 2013! Welcome UIUCs new event FILIPINO CULTURE NIGHT! Spend a fun and eventful night being entertained with amazing performances, cultural awareness with family and friends. Did we mention that this is all to give back and help the Philippines. Come support and be a hero. Lets make a collective impact for the better.
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Hellooo MAFA members, Secretary here! Thanks for reading our rst MAFA newsletter of the school year. We just wanted to spread some light on what weve been working on what we have in store. I hope that youre as excited for this year as we all are. MAFAs doing big things! As this year being my rst year involved in MAFA, Id just like to give a shout out to this amazing organization. Not only has it connected schools together but its really allowed for some awesome relationships to develop. The people in this organization really make it unique. We have inspiring and strong individuals that arent afraid to cross borders and delve into something new. Thats already a big feat in itself, so kudos to you all :) This summer alone has already made a strong impact. With the Cedar Point and Leadership Retreat being a success and the MAFA families in full launch, weve already help make this year a memorable one. Lets keep the ball rolling and carry this enthusiasm throughout the school year. With MAFAlove, Grace Geremias ggeremias07@gmail.com
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