The Asian Herald
January 2013 (3)
Asians Celebrate the Year that Was by Dr. Nini RB Bautista,
Nini quizzed the group on Christmas trivia from around the world, with her luscious fruit centerpieces, as prizes for the winners.The exchange gift game was enjoyed by all, a tweak on the 'elephant's tale" whereby the guests passed the exchange gifts around, to the left or right, as called for by the "tale" told by Dr. Nini. Finally the raffle prizes of two $50 gift cards donated by Asst Treasurer Yi Tao( won by Andrea and Linda)
plus other minor prizes rounded up the evening festivities. The group was able to leave before the traffic jams from the Belk College Bowl at the nearby Belk Stadium, won by the Cincinnati Bearcats over Duke University. The group enthusiastically looks forward to the Year of the Snake 2013 and wishes everybody a year of peace, joy and prosperity. โ
2013 FACC Officers Oathtaking The Carolina Asian American Community of the Carolinas capped the Year of the Water Dragon 2012, with an annual Holiday Event.The Christmas dinner was held on December 27 at the latest addition to the restaurants( Room 112 on Tryon, 18 Asian Bistro on Rea Road, Jade/ Ballantyne Center, Koi on Providence) of the John & Andy Chen Family, the EMZY Uptown, a Sushi & Asian Fusion place, located at the Duke Energy Center. Chairman Dr. John Chen ( winner of the first Global Citizen Award of the Charlotte International Cabinet in May) and President Jerry Tucker ( recently named to the Board of the Leadership Team of CBI, taking over from Dr. Nini ) led the group consisting of VP Lina Kweman with hubby Pepper Ingram ( a perennial CAACC volunteer), VP Linda Yu, who just arrived from China where their Phoenix Chinese Cultural Arts Group garnered a spot among the 10 Best Performances at the International Competition ( Congratulations, Phoenix !!), PRO Andrea Lee, John Zhang,( owner of the Red Bowl Restaurant chain, who accompanied Mayor Anthony Foxx on his China trip) who also hosted some of the Chinese officials during the May Asian Festival and the Asian delegates to the National Democratic Convention in September like the Chens, & HD Shah,( both members of the CAACC President's Council), with wife Megan, & Dr. Nini. Other
members of the Board, like Founder & Honorary Chairman Dr. Ki Hyun Chun, Past Chair & Past Prexy Jian Zhang, VP Nimish Bhatt, VP Doris Tan, Treasurer Pauline Chan, Yi Tao, Tony Zhang & Past Sec. Sana Louis, Council members Eric Wu, Minh Tranh, Ting Li were unable to attend due to sickness, travel, jobs, etc. The BOD of CAACC were joined by the current President of FACC, Lita Joaquin and Past President Rudy Joaquin, who was one of the original founders of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, more than 25 years ago.They were also the organizers of the first Filipino Gala in Charlotte, in 1988 ( designated as The Year of the Filipino Americans in the United States ).They reprised their roles at the successful FACC Silver Gala of the FACC on November 10 at the Blake Hotel this year.Rudy pledged to help the CAACC, when Dr. Nini encouraged those present to volunteer their time and talents to serve on the Boards of the many non- profit and civic organizations in Charlotte, so that the Asians will have a voice at the table of these mainstream organizations. Incoming FACC officers were also present, President-elect Florami Lee with husband Wyatt, Treasurer Amira Issa( an active paddler of the Dragon Boat team) with her nieces visiting from Canada, Queenie & Joy Quintanmilla. As promised, the event was fun- filled and stress -free ( no speeches), as Dr
The new set of officers of the Filipino American Community of the Carolinas for 2013 will take their oath of office on Saturday, January 5, 2013 from 1 pm at the Asian Library. They will be sworn to office by the Chairman of the Comelec, Past President Steve Mirman. To be inducted are the following:: President- Florami Cordero Lee 1st VP- Joannes C. Ave 2nd VP- Janet Pichon Hixson Treasurer-Amira Issa Secretary- Rose Andaya Hughes Auditor- Jeric Jarical PRO- Christine Mager Representatives... Mecklenburg : Jay de Leon, Ligaya Magno, Linda Judson North: Amelia Bell, Prexy Perdiz South: Larissa Escobal, Grea Penilla East- Sony Krupp West: Muffy Therrion, Maria Lynn South Carolina: Malou Vitug At the preliminary meeting of the
Executive Board held in December, 2012, a tentative schedule of the signature events of the FACC was proposed.These are the "Getting to know you" event/Acquaintance party; Spring Fling/Easter Egg Hunt; Asian Festival/Dragon Boat Festival/Miss Asia Carolinas; Mayflower Festival, Mothers Day celebration; Independence day Picnic/Father's Day/Senior Citizens Day; Annual Gala Night, Christmas Party/Election, etc.. The new officers pledged to work closely with both the old and the new members of the FACC, whose numbers have increased significantly over the years, with newcomers to Charlotte who have relocated because of their jobs, retirement or family reasons.A wider representation is in place, to better serve the diverse community's needs. With the impending approval of the tax exempt/tax deductible nonprofit organization of the community, the Filipino American Spirit, Inc. it is hoped that the Filipino American community can better assist those in need here and in the Philippines. Together, we can. โ
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