PAA News and Announcements June 19, 2003


1) PAA Elections
2) It's A Girl!
3) Linda Mabalot Memorial Tribute
4) Sponsorship Request: UCLA Student AIDS Marathon Runner
5) Rondalla
6) Philippine Independence Day Celebrations
7) Songs For A New World
8) Asian American Film: Lumpia
9) Asian American Film: Charlotte Sometimes
10) Philippine-American Outreach Day
11) Financial Literacy Leadership Program 2003
12) FPAC 2003 Call For Artists!
13) Scholarship Opportunities
14) FASGI Health Fair




PAA would like to congratulate the Class of 2003 on all their accomplishments. Graduating from one of the most competitive universities is an achievement in itself let alone with all the struggles you've endured. Welcome to our alumni family graduates!


1. PAA Elections
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PAA's elections will be held on July 9th. If you'd like to join an amazing group of people, enrich your leadership experience, and impact an entire community then please consider running for a PAA board position.

Where: James West Alumni Center
When: Wednesday, July 9, 2003
Time: 7:30PM

PAA is also accepting nominations if you’d like to nominate someone for a board position. Please email his or her name and information to PAA.
The board positions include chair, vice-chair, activities, finance, fundraising, historian, membership, mentorship, scholarship, and publicity & online supports.
If you have any questions please email any of the current board members or email PAA at alumni@uclapaa.net.


2) Congratulations Andrew and Marlo!
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PAA congratulates Andrew and Marlo Beall on the newest edition to the family. Cynthia Naomi Rabuy Beall was born Friday May 30,2003.

Weight 6 pounds 10 ounces
19 inches long

“She's Beautiful!

Love to all,
Andrew and Marlo”


We wish little Cynthia, the Beall, and Rabuy families all the best!



3) Volunteers Needed: Linda Mabalot Memorial Tribute
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PAA isn’t sure how many of you knew Linda Mabalot, but she has impacted and inspired so many Pilipinos and Asian Americans through her work and gifts to our community as the Executive Director of Visual Communications.

PAA would like to extend a volunteer opportunity to you all for her Memorial Service this Sunday, June 22 at the JACCC
in Los Angeles. The memorial starts at 4pm and there will be a reception afterwards (~5:30pm). PAA is helping coordinate the event and one of our primary responsibilities is to obtain volunteers. Even if you are only able to help out for a couple of hours, it would be greatly appreciated. Please email PAA at alumni@uclapaa.net if you can give back to a leader who gave so much to us.
“For over twenty years, Linda has guided Visual Communications, the premier Asian-American film/media center in Southern California and the oldest in the Asian Pacific American community. VC itself began as a community program out of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. Linda was there throughout the growth of VC, and oversaw the Visual Communications Film Festival, which has presented many seminal Asian Pacific American films such as Flipside, The Debut, and Better Luck Tomorrow.
Linda received many accolades and awards for her work in both the media and community. The Pilipino Alumni Association of UCLA just recently recognized her as this year’s recipient of the Royal Morales Community Achievement Award, which seeks to honor those that have given of themselves and made extraordinary contributions to further the UCLA Pilipino Community and the Pilipino community as a whole in their work and activities.”
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June 9, 2003 - Los Angeles, CA Linda Mabalot, executive director of Visual
Communications in Los Angeles, will be remembered at a special memorial
tribute to be held on Sunday, June 22, 2003 beginning at 4PM at the Aratani/Japan
America Theatre located at 244 South San Pedro Street in Little Tokyo, Downtown
Los Angeles. All are invited to attend. For information about the memorial
tribute event contact Visual Communications at (213) 624-7827, ext. 58.

Linda Mabalot passed away on May 19, 2003 at the age of 49 years old
following a short battle with lung cancer. Her life and her influence were dedicated
to the preservation and nurturing of Asian American media arts and artists for
over 30 years. She leaves behind a great legacy of work
and influence for all.

Donations for the Linda Mabalot Legacy Fund can be made directly to Visual
Communications, 120 Judge John Aiso Street, Basement Level, Los Angeles, CA,
90012. The fund will provide ongoing support for the programs and services of
Visual Communications - the nation’s premier Asian
American media arts center.
For more information on the Legacy Fund contact Leslie Ito at Visual
Communications (213) 680-4462, ext. 39.



4) Sponsorship Request: UCLA Student AIDS Marathon Runner
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From UCLA Student, Amalia Miller


“Hello PAA members!!

This is Amalia Miller (3rd year, Cognitive Science/Musicology majors) saying hello to all the members and alumni of the Pilipino community! I'm writing to ask for your help on my 500 mile journey to the AIDS Marathon Honolulu. I've started training for the 26.2 mile run that will take place in December and am really excited and looking forward to it! I've never done anything this big or challenging before in terms of helping for a cause but it is such an inspiring group to be working with. I'm asking for your support through donations- my goal is to raise $5,000 to help AIDS Project Los Angeles with all of the services they provide to people in need. I know that I may not have seen you in a while or even met you at all, but your donation would be enhancing the life of someone living with AIDS/HIV. It's very simple to donate if you just click the following link: http://www.aidsmarathon.com/participant.jsp?runner=LA-3162&year=2003
If you decide to donate, please email me back and let me know so I can thank you and add you to my scrolling list of donors on the website and keep you updated. Thanks so much!

Much Love,

Amalia Miller”

PIE Historian 2001-2002
Music Coordinator/Orchestra Director/Choral Asst. Conductor 2002-2003
PCN Participant 2000-present
amaliam@ucla.edu
cell: (310) 592-5660




5) Rondalla
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The Filipino American Heritage Institute is happy to announce the 6-month recital of the Filipino American Library/Pamana of Eagle Rock Rondalla. The ensemble has been sponsored by a 2003 grant from the California Arts Council.

When: Saturday, June 21, 2 p.m.
Where: Filipino American Library, 3200 W. Temple St., Los Angeles SIPAbuilding)
Free food: Yes

All are welcome, and the event is free! For more information, email xti@ipbahay.org.




6) Philippine Independence Day Celebrations
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In Hercules, Fiesta Filipiniana 2003 will be held on June 21 at the Refugio Valley Park. For more information, contact
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The Daly City Fil-Am Friendship Festival will be on June 21-22 in Westlake, Daly City. Contact Queenie Salazar at
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In San Francisco, the second annual Philippine Independence Ball will be on June 21 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1333 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame. Contact Rene Pascual of the Fil-Am Community of the Bay Area, tel. 650-438-5056/303-0817.
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Philippine Independence Day will be celebrated all day June 21st in Vallejo. For more information email Noel Asiatico at Noelasia@sbcglobal.net.




7) Songs For A New World
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TDRZ Productions, Inc. in association with Playwrights' Arena proudly
presents the Los Angeles premiere of "Songs for a New World", the
off-Broadway sensation from Tony award winning composer Jason Robert Brown.
The cast, which features Jennifer Paz ("Flower Drum
Song", "Miss Saigon"),
also features Rick Cornette ("Swing", "Mama Mia"), Steven Janji ("Pinafore")
and Casey Jones ("Mame", "A Chorus Line"). The production opens Friday, July
11, 2003 and plays Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through August 9 at the
Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, California
90013. Seating is limited.

The following is information for the show:

". . . . it's about one moment. It's about hitting a wall and having to
make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back" [Jason Robert
Brown, composer].

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

"Songs for a New World" A Musical Revue
Lyricist and Composer: Jason Robert Brown (1999 Tony Award for Best Score,
"Parade")
Director: Jon Lawrence Rivera (Playwrights' Arena)
Assistant Director: Ed Ramolete
Choreographed By: Kay Cole
Musical Direction: Brent Crayon
Stage Manager: Sal Felix
Set Design: Jon Lawrence Rivera and Justin Huen
Lighting Design: Gerry Linsangan
Publicist: Jerry Charlson
Cast: Rick Cornette, Steven Janji, Casey Jones, Jennifer Paz
Executive Producer: Ted I. Benito (TDRZ Productions, Inc.)

PERFORMANCE & TICKET INFO

Preview Night: Thursday, July 10, 2003 @ 8:00 pm - $15.00 tickets AT THE
DOOR
Opening Night: Friday, July 11, 2003 @ 8:00 pm · $50.00 - tickets still
remaining
(includes post-show catered reception)
Thursdays: July 17, 24, 31 & August 7 @ 8:00 pm - General Admission Seats
$25.00
Fridays: July 18, 25 & August 1, 8 @ 8:00 pm - General Admission Seats
$25.00
Saturdays: July 12, 19, 26 & August 2, 9 @ 3:00 pm - General Admission Seats
$25.00
Saturdays : July 12, 19, 26 & August 2, 9 @ 8:00 pm - General Admission
Seats $30.00
Group Discounts on parties of 15 or more
Students with valid ID ($20.00)
Senior Discounts [over 55] ($18.00 - Thursdays, Fridays, and
Saturday
matinees) ($20.00 - Saturday evenings @ 8:00 pm)


THEATER INFO

Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 South Spring Street (between 5th & 6th)
Los Angeles, California 90013 · (213) 627-6500


To order and/or reserve tickets, please contact

Playwrights' Arena (213) 627-4473
TDRZ Productions, Inc. (310) 578-2378 [beginning Wednesday, June 18] or
Send e-mail requests to tibenito@tdrzproductions.com


PLEASE INCLUDE FULL NAME AND CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS WHEN LEAVING MESSAGES OR
SENDING E-MAIL.
Sorry no exchanges or refunds. Orders confirmed by phone. To avoid loss,
theft or damage, all tickets will be held at the LATC
Box Office for date
and time specified and under name of authorized purchaser redeemable only
with proper identification.

Please visit www.tdrzproductions.com in the next few weeks for general
information and ticket ordering procedures. And... bring your coffee mugs.





8) Asian American Film: Lumpia
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From UCLA Alumnus A.J. Calomay

"Lumpia" is a fun, fast-paced movie edited and co-
produced by A.J. It premiered in late march at San Francisco
State to a standing room only audience. directed by
Patricio Ginelsa Jr, of "the Debut", "Lumpia" is a satire
set in fictional Fogtown and Fogtown High School. It's a
story filled with action, comedy, romance, and flying
lumpias. Yes, all the makings of a Hollywood
blockbuster.

here's the info, it's playing June 20 and 21st at the
Victoria Theater in San Francisco. Tickets can be
purchased online. go to http://
www.LoveThatLumpia.com. there you can also see our
trailer. You can also see our tv spots at http://
www.360vm.com.

For more information please email A. J. at ajcalomay@yahoo.com




9) Asian American Film: Charlotte Sometimes
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Dear Los Angeles Friends and Indie Film Supporters,

CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES, our critically-acclaimed, double IFP Spirit Award nominee and multi-festival winner, opens in theaters in Los Angeles next weekend, June 20th.

Please pass this along to your friends and colleagues who enjoy high-quality, entertaining, non-formulaic films.

The reviews have been terrific and the word-of-mouth truly gratifying. But, we're opening against films like "The Hulk", and it takes a lot for a small, independent, Asian American film to compete with the commercial behemoths. We know there are a lot of demands on your free time, but PLEASE make plans with a couple of friends to go see CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES when it opens in L.A. next weekend.

Theaters and info numbers are listed below, or buy advance tickets online at Moviefone.com

It’s a sexy, provocative, poetic film...you’ll be glad you went.


Roger Ebert said
"Mysterious and erotic...Uncannily realistic, fascinating and illuminating...about secrets, power and buried issues between Asian American men and women...a relationship picture that plays like an emotional thriller!"

Peter Sobczynski of Liberty Suburban Newspapers raves
"Four Stars! A WONDERFUL MOVIE!! Stylish, self-assured, reminiscent of Robert Altman."

The San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival calls CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES
"the most sophisticated exploration of Asian American sexuality in recent memory."

Nathan Rabin of The Onion called it
"Ingeniously plotted and deceptively complex...Byler creates confident, sexually assertive, complicated Asian American female characters without being overly self-conscious about defying stereotypes."

Todd Inoye of the San Jose Metro declared
"CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES produces enough sexual tension to power a small island and fuel hours of cafe discussion. Byler surprises with subtle charms, conveying drama and intimacy with simple dialogue, improv and deafening silence."

Entertainment Insiders added,
"One of the Top Ten films of the year! The ‘sex, lies and videotape’ for a new generation."


HERE’S WHERE WE’RE PLAYING:

L O S A N G E L E S:
Starts June 20th!!!
Laemmle Fairfax 3
7907 Beverly Blvd. at Fairfax (323) 655-4010

P A S A D E N A:
Starts June 20th!!!
Laemmle Pasadena Playhouse 7
673 E. Colorado Blvd. (626) 844-6500

W E S T H I L L S
Starts June 20th!!!
West Hills - Laemmles Fallbrook 7
6731 Fallbrook Ave. (818) 340-8710
In Between Victory and Vanowen.

I R V I N E
Starts June 20th!!!
Irvine - Edwards University Town Center 6
4245 Campus Drive, Irvine (800) FANDANGO

L O N G B E A C H
Starts June 20th!!!
United Artists Long Beach-Marketplace
6601 Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach (800) FANDANGO


HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP:

Pass this letter on to your friends who care about interesting films.

We don’t have a lot to work with in terms of advertising and marketing resources, so every email you send, every conversation you have about CHARLOTTE SOMETIMES means a great deal.

If you'd like to help us spread the word, contact us at charlotte_sometimes_la@hotmail.com and join us in the screenings, mixers, and Q/A with the cast and crew.

Thanks for your support,

The writer, director, producers, cast and crew of "charlotte sometimes".



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10) Philippine-American Outreach Day
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Forwarded from Katipunan-USA


The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Orange County
www.FACCOC.org
In cooperation with other civic organizations

cordially invites you to attend…

The Philippine-American Outreach Day

Food Fair - Cultural Show - Exhibits

Free Admission

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2003
Time: 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Place: HERITAGE PARK, Walnut and Yale Ave., Irvine, CA

Come and celebrate with us. We will have food booths serving
Filipino delicacies & American Cuisine to satisfy every taste.

If you have medical, dental, legal, tax or financial consulting needs,
our FACCOC professional members will be available for FREE
CONSULTATION.

To entertain you on a lovely summer day at the park, we will provide
a cultural program showcasing local talents.

For information, please call:

AL LIMIAC 714-704-1040
LINDA SARNO 562-402-0418
PENNY BYRAM 714-925-1362
EDEN TAGLE 714-310-2885
BECKY MASINSIN 714-525-4129
RAZIEL ARCEGA 714-349-2884
JOSIE DE LA CRUZ 714-558-8703
LITA CO-CASQUEJO 714-831-5459


Music! Dances! Arts & Crafts!
Workshops! Fashion Show!



11) Financial Literacy Leadership Program 2003
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Orange County Asian & Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) &
Youth Café Center present:


Come join this FREE Summer Program & enter to receive rewards too!
Sessions start on July 1.



Want to learn how to:

Get a Student Loan
Start a New Business
Help your family out of poverty
Find out what credit card companies don’t tell you
Open a Checking Account
Play the stock market
Buy a Home or Car
Find a Job


Established in 2002, Financial Literacy Leadership Program is to
instill common financial knowledge upon high school student to better
prepare them for what they will encounter as adults. Participants will
get training to help their families and communities out of poverty by
learning about a wide range of personal finance and awareness topics.
This is a free program which is made possible thru Merrill Lynch



Info Meeting


Thursday, June 26, 2003

3pm

Youth Café Center

12865 Main Street

Garden Grove , CA 92840



For more information:

Jennifer Kuo jkuo@ocapica.org

Young Joo young_k_joo@yahoo.com

(714) 636-9095

Please RSVP by Friday, June 27, 2003




12) FPAC 2003 Call For Artists!
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The 12th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture, to be held on

September 6 & 7, 2003 at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, is looking for

artists of all genres to feature. This year's theme is "Harmony," in
celebration of all cultures, distinct but together, orchestrating
tradition with innovation through family, art and music.

We aim to continue FPAC's tradition of presenting a diverse and
respected repertoire of traditional folk and contemporary Philippine
and
Filipino American arts. The following areas are now requesting
submissions for consideration:

* Mainstage: Performance arts, Dance, Music, comedy * Generations
Stage:
Performance arts, Dance, Music, comedy * Pilipino Artist Network Arts
Pavilion: Exhibition and Sales of Visual Works, CDs, books, etc. *
First
Annual FPAC Literary Festival: Poets, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Spoken
Word,
Comedy, Monologues. * 2nd Annual FPAC Amateur DJ Battle * 4th Annual
FPAC Balagtasan Collective Poetry Slam: * FPAC Visual Communications
Pinoy Visions Film Festival

Must be suitable for all ages. If you'd like
to be considered for any

of these areas, please send your contact information, address, primary

phone and e-mail, and any materials for consideration, i.e. demos, VHS

or VCD of songs or performances, media kits, etc. to ARRIVE IN THE
FIL-AM ARTS OFFICE NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2003 to:

FilAm ARTS ATTN: FPAC Call for Artists 3200 West Temple Street Los
Angeles, CA 90026

For inquiries: Please email fpac_mainstage@yahoo.com,
fpac_generations@yahoo.com or fpacla@yahoo.com.





13) Scholarship Opportunities
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The Asian Business Association (ABA) and Asian Business Community Development (ABCD) announced that Scholarship 2003 applications are now available. For more information, please email scholarship@aba-la.org. Two $1,000.00 and two $500.00 will be awarded this year. Students are encouraged to apply. Application deadline: 5:00 pm on June 30, 2003.




14) FASGI Community Health Fair
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From UCLA Alums Richard Bis & Maria Lourdes Nocedal:

FASGI is having a Health Fair on Saturday, June 21st at 135 North Park View Street (BTW Beverly and Temple Street - Historic Pilipino Town) from 10- 3pm. Come and enjoy! They will be having health screenings, booths, tables, and other things for all ages. If you have any questions please call Richard Bis or Maria Lourdes Nocedal at 213 487 9804.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

ADMISSION: FREE FOR EVERYONE! CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES, SENIORS, & VETERANS!

COME AND JOIN US!

FREE SNOW-CONES & POPCORNS WITH SCREENINGS!
FREE BOUNCE HOUSE OBSTACLE COURSE FOR CHILDREN!
FREE BALLOONS!

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2003

TIME: 10-2PM

HEALTH FAIR LOCATION:
IN THE STREET IN BETWEEN BEVERLY AVE. & COUNCIL ST.

IN FRONT OF FASGI AT 135 N. PARK VIEW ST. LA, CA 90026

HEALTH SCREENINGS PROVIDED BY QUEEN OF ANGELS HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER

HEIGHT/WEIGHT
FOOT EXAM
BLOOD PRESSURE
HEALTH REVIEW AND REFERRAL
BODY FAT ANALYSIS
DIABETES SCREENING
CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS
WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES
NUTRITION AND EXERCISES
AND OTHERS...

ALSO AVAILABLE: EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT TAX RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES, INCOME TAX FILING, AND THE IRS PROVIDED BY THE FASGI LOW INCOME TAX CLINIC PROGRAM

SPONSORED BY 13TH DISTRICT LA CITY COUNCILMAN ERIC GARCETTI, QUEEN OF ANGELS HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER, LA COUNTY FIL-AMERICAN EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION, FASGI LOW INCOME TAX CLINIC PROGRAM & JOHN S. MINA.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FILIPINO AMERICAN SERVICE GROUP, INC. (FASGI)

FOR MORE INFO OR TO VOLUNTEER PLEASE CALL RICHARD BIS @ 213-487-9804 A.S.A.P. THANK YOU.

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Maraming Salamat!
Pilipino Alumni Association of UCLA
c/o Diversity Outreach Council
UCLA - James West Alumni Center
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397
alumni@uclapaa.net
www.uclapaa.net