Welcome to the Filipino Community of Sacramento & Vicinity (FCSV) Website!

 Time went by so fast and the next we know it is mid-year!   The first half of the year ended with the fantastic “Sining Kumintang ng Batangas”.  Seven other organizations helped us bring the show to Sacramento audience.  Of course we thank the Filipino American Association of Greater Roseville, under the leadership of Sandy and Gary Wayman and Bona Valerio who gave FCSV the opportunity for a wonderful heartwarming fundraiser. 

 The approval of the By-Laws opened up five additional directors and two more officers.  We welcome Ed Tapalla, Esther Mros and Cheryl Barrios to the board.  They were installed July 8, 2008.  Ed is our youngest board member and he volunteered to help start a community breakfast club.  Personally I hope this endeavor will help us know more what is going on in Sacramento and vicinity and also help the different organizations   coordinate scheduling of events for the next calendar year. 

 Maria Bahoric, John Valdes, Emilia Coagas-Dones will be installed next meeting.  That leaves one more vacancy to be filled up.  FCSV needs a lot of help and the additional leaders are most welcome.

 What do we expect for the next half-year?  We continue to struggle to get our Book of Memories project up and running.  Yes, more committee meetings and task group work to explore new ideas and suggestions. We had some exciting topics for discussion during the General Membership Meeting that involves our project.  If you missed the last time, the next one will be the on September 28 at the Sheriff’s Office.  The potluck before the business meeting is always delicious! And we try to finish the meeting before 3:00 p.m. So mark your calendar now so you won’t miss it!

 Meanwhile, another special project – the Community-wide Scholarship Program will hold the special awards night on July 19, 2008 at Rizal Center.  We are recognizing and giving awards to these outstanding young men and women in the Sacramento and Vicinity.  Come to the awards night and meet them and their families!  The theme of the evening is Hawaiian.  Come prepared to dance the night away afterwards. 

Remember, it takes a village to raise a child, and you are part of the village!

Again, welcome and visit us more often.  If you wish to contact me for questions or concerns, you can reach me at president@fcsv.org. 

Lilia Rivera

President - Filipino Community of Sacramento & Vicinity (FCSV)
president@fcsv.org