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About Our Organization

Filipino-American Association of Greater Wichita

Is a non-profit organization established to maintain, foster, and strengthen the Philippine culture, values, and heritage between our fellow Filipinos, Americans, and the rest of the general public through cultural, charitable, and educational activities.

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Core Values Family

The Filipino social unit is the family which contributes to and maintains Filipino values.

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Pagsama-sama Kaya "Bayanihan Spirit"

We are committed to the highest and most admirable level of cooperation, camaraderie, and unselfish caring for others through volunteering one’s time, talent, and treasure.

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Respect

We are committed to the highest and most admirable level of cooperation, camaraderie, and unselfish caring for others through volunteering one’s time, talent, and treasure.

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Non-discriminatory

We believe in the equality of all people, treating them with fairness and tolerance, and accepting their faith, politics, economic status, profession, and ethnicity.

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Integrity

We are upright and dignified, expecting the same of others at home, in the workplace, and in the world at large. We subscribe to principles of ethics, dependability, and justice, ever mindful that how we conduct ourselves reflects our moral compass.

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Transparency and Accountability

We make decisions based on honest and open discussions and conduct our activities in a decent and forthright manner, allowing members access to FAAGW records, answerable to our conscience for our actions, and fully responsible for their consequences.

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Hospitality

We are welcoming to all who come in friendship to our door, sharing of our repast and possessions. Our patience, musicality, and unfailing sense of humor serve us well in all manner of social relationships.

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Our Mission's Three Pillars

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Charity

The FAAGW holds many events for fund-raising, as well as participates in year-round activities which benefit charities here in the US and in the Philippines.

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Culture

The FAAGW exposes its members and the public to the Filipino culture through participation in cultural events in the area and through its many activities which serve as the medium for experiencing the Filipino family. It has had an active involvement with the Wichita Asian Association for 35 years. It Likha Performing Arts presents cultural dances in various local events like anniversaries, cultural heritage month, Asian Wellness Day, Asian Festival, Barrio Fiesta, Christmas Party, Sinulog Festival in Omaha, Nebraska, and other similar events that we are invited to perform.

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Education

The FAAGW seeks to enhance the educational achievements of its members through a scholarship program. The FAAGW’s future plans include the establishment of organized classes, seminars, and workshops that will provide members and the public with a deeper understanding of the Philippines through its language, history, geography, and culture.

OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MISS PHILIPPINES & MISS PEOPLE'S CHOICE WICHITA ASIAN FESTIVAL 2022

OUR COMMITTEES

ARTICLE VI: COMMITTEES

 

Each committee shall have 2 chairpersons and at least three (3) members to serve on the committee.

 

Section 1: Program Committee.

The program committee is composed of the Vice-President as chairperson and three other members, whose duty shall be to plan the overall program of the association.

  1. Merci Mancao - Chairperson

  2. Jimylee Datu - Co-chair

  3. Rose Axman

  4. Liza Casteel

  5. Clarisse Teoxon

 

 

 

Section 2: Culture, Arts and Social Affairs Committee.

The culture, arts, and social affairs committee shall be responsible for planning and organizing the Association's culture, arts, and social activities and events and all the duties usually pertaining to such committee.

  1. Jimylee Datu - Chairperson

  2. Katrina Dakis Lee - Co-chair

  3. Soledad Gatson Datu

  4. Luzviminda Amposta

  5. Sheila Lemon

 

Section 3: Youth Committee.

The youth committee shall be responsible for planning and organizing the Association's youth-related activities and events and all the duties usually pertaining to such committee.

  1. Eljay Acaling - chairperson

  2. Ralph Dayacap

  3. Francine Marie Pinpin

  4. Rex Alisan Lemon

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Section 4: Sports and Physical Activities Committee.

The sports and physical activities committee shall be responsible for planning and organizing the Association's sports and physical activities and all the duties usually pertaining to such committee

  1. Michael Agpoon - Chairperson

  2. Eric Tejano - Co-chair

  3. Robert Datu

  4. Jonel Datu

  5. Lawrence Barles

 

Section 5: Welcoming and Membership Committee.

The welcoming and membership committee shall be responsible for planning and organizing the Association's means of recruiting new members, promoting renewals of current and past members and all the duties usually pertaining to such committee.

  1. Liza Casteel - Chairperson

  2. Maritess Wyss - Co-chair

  3. Luzviminda Amposta

  4. Sheila Lemon

  5. Djhoanna de Jesus

 

Section 6: Humanitarian, Charities, and Ways & Means Committee.

The humanitarian and charities committee will be responsible for planning and organizing the Association's humanitarian, charities, and fundraising activities and events and all the duties usually pertaining to such committee

  1. Alan Albarracin Jr - chairperson

  2. Michael Amposta - Co-chair

  3. Arvin Fontarum

  4. Margie Villarosa

  5. Yoly Lluvido

 

Section 7: Education, Learning, Technology & Innovation Committee.

The education, learning, technology & innovation committee shall be responsible for planning and organizing the Association's educational and learning activities and events and all the duties usually pertaining to such committee

  1. Dr.Arvin J Cruz - chairperson

  2. Michael Fernandez - Co-chair

  3. Derek Mancao

  4. Ralph Dayacap

  5. Nicolo de la Cruz

 

Section 8: Religious and Spiritual Committee.

The religious and spiritual committee shall be responsible for planning and organizing the Association's religious and spiritual activities and events and all the duties usually pertaining to such committee

  1. Josephine Borje Post - Chairperson

  2. Gigi Harpel - Co-chair

  3. Marian Amposta

  4. Christopher

  5. Djhoanna de Jesus

 

Section 9: Special Committee. The President shall have the authority to appoint any special committee, with the approval of the Executive body, from time to time as need demands.

If you wish to volunteer and want to join the specific committee, please contact us.

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Filipino-American Association of Greater Wichita

418 N Pinegrove Circle, Wichita, Kansas 67212

fgwcommittee@gmail.com

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