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Special Edition THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2016 Written by Maria Salomon Yumang FAAWIS President 2016 A leader is powerful to the degree he empowers othersEarly this year, I took my daughter and her BFF snow tubing. At some point, I told them to wait because I felt that the slope was treacherous. My daughter said, Youre acting like a president again.I was taken aback and thought that she meant I was too bossy. She then ex- plained, Thats what presidents do. They keep everybody safe.I do hope that I met your expectations of me as your FAAWIS president. My hum- ble apologies for my inadequacies and deficiencies but please know that I tried to fulfill my duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability. 2016 was a wonderful year! I had the opportunity to serve and network with the Filipino-American community. I am eter- nally grateful to the Board Members, Officers, Committee Chairs and Members for all their hard work, leadership and support. But most of all, my sincerest gratitude to all of you. The generous sup- port, involvement, participation and inter- action of individuals like you make it possible for our organization to be viable, visible, vibrant, vital and helped make our community a great one! Thank you again for your support! 2016 President Maria Salomon Yumang and Family Derick, daughter Sophia, and son Boe Yee Haw!! Another FAAWIS picnic is down in the books, thanks to our wonderful chairperson Dr. Ma- rie Abraham-Rebancos and her well-appointed com- mittee. In case you missed it, this year we had a cowboy theme, and there was an abundance of fringe, plaid shirts, and cowboy hats and boots! The picnic started with a Mass officiated by Fr. Jojo Orosa and Fr. Alan Krueger. Thank you to them and the >continued on pg. 4 Congratulations Jake and Zen Edralin Recipients of the 2016 FAAWIS Outstanding Community Service Award Zen Edralin was the FAAWIS President in 2013. In 2012 she served as PNAWI president. Zen and Jake are dedicated volunteers to the Filipino Com- munity in Milwaukee. Thank you Jake and Zen for your significant and valuable contributions to the FAAWIS community. FAAWIS DINNER DANCE Written by Sol Atienza Yoder Congratulations on another well-attended and spectacular Dinner Dance! It was Simply the Best”!!! This unique theme marked the 44 th Annual FAAWIS Dinner Dance on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Country Springs Hotel in Waukesha, Wis- consin. The theme resonated the message that it doesnt have to be complicated or extravagant to be an exquisite and classy event. Attendance was an incredible 235 people, all wearing their finest attire. The event-filled program was led by the talented emcees, Tom Hey and Cream Pep- ito Sommer. As guests arrived, the mood was set for the evening with music by Ral Enriquez. The ceremony began with our national anthems. Kaylib Berkshire sang the Star Spangled Banner while Leo Vi- tangcol led Lupang Hinirang. Following this were inspiring words from our devoted FAAWIS president, Maria Salomon Yu- mang. >continued on pg. 3 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Written by Mimi Ballesteros Dedicated volunteers in 2016 received appreciation awards from 2016 FAAWIS President Maria Salomon-Yumang Christmas celebration came upon our FAAWIS family on December 4th, with a brunch. The brunch was on its 3rd celebration at the Wisconsin Club. It was very well attended as it has been in the past. The club was full with cheerful guests and the festivities were started by a cheerful rendi- tion of “12 Days of Christmasby our guests. As we have done in the past, we had a short program to entertain our guests. We had piano music >continued on pg. 3 FAAWIS PICNIC

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Special Edition

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2016

Written by Maria Salomon Yumang FAAWIS President 2016

“A leader is powerful to the degree he

empowers others”

Early this year, I took my daughter and

her BFF snow tubing. At some point, I

told them to wait because I felt that the

slope was treacherous. My daughter said,

“You’re acting like a president again.” I

was taken aback and thought that she

meant I was too bossy. She then ex-

plained, “That’s what presidents do. They

keep everybody safe.”

I do hope that I met your expectations of

me as your FAAWIS president. My hum-

ble apologies for my inadequacies and

deficiencies but please know that I tried

to fulfill my duties and responsibilities to

the best of my ability.

2016 was a wonderful year! I had the

opportunity to serve and network with the

Filipino-American community. I am eter-

nally grateful to the Board Members,

Officers, Committee Chairs and Members

for all their hard work, leadership and

support. But most of all, my sincerest

gratitude to all of you. The generous sup-

port, involvement, participation and inter-

action of individuals like you make it

possible for our organization to be viable,

visible, vibrant, vital and helped make

our community a great one!

Thank you again for your support!

2016 President Maria Salomon Yumang and Family

Derick, daughter Sophia, and son Boe

Yee Haw!! Another FAAWIS picnic is down in the books, thanks to our wonderful chairperson Dr. Ma-rie Abraham-Rebancos and her well-appointed com-

mittee. In case you missed it, this year we had a cowboy theme, and there was an abundance of fringe, plaid shirts, and cowboy hats and boots!

The picnic started with a Mass officiated by Fr. Jojo Orosa and Fr. Alan Krueger. Thank you to them and the >continued on pg. 4

Congratulations Jake and Zen Edralin

Recipients of the 2016 FAAWIS Outstanding Community Service Award

Zen Edralin was the FAAWIS President in 2013. In 2012 she served as PNAWI president. Zen and Jake are dedicated volunteers to the Filipino Com-munity in Milwaukee. Thank you Jake and Zen for your significant and valuable contributions to the FAAWIS community.

FAAWIS DINNER DANCE Written by Sol Atienza Yoder

Congratulations on another well-attended and spectacular Dinner Dance! It was “Simply the Best”!!! This unique theme marked the 44th Annual FAAWIS Dinner Dance on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Country Springs Hotel in Waukesha, Wis-consin. The theme resonated the message that it doesn’t have to be complicated or extravagant to be an exquisite and classy event. Attendance was an incredible 235 people, all wearing their finest attire.

The event-filled program was led by the talented emcees, Tom Hey and Cream Pep-ito Sommer. As guests arrived, the mood was set for the evening with music by Ral Enriquez. The ceremony began with our national anthems. Kaylib Berkshire sang the Star Spangled Banner while Leo Vi-tangcol led Lupang Hinirang. Following this were inspiring words from our devoted FAAWIS president, Maria Salomon Yu-mang. >continued on pg. 3

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Written by Mimi Ballesteros

Dedicated volunteers in 2016 received appreciation awards from 2016 FAAWIS

President Maria Salomon-Yumang

Christmas celebration came upon our FAAWIS family on December 4th, with a brunch. The brunch was on its 3rd celebration at the Wisconsin Club. It was very well attended as it has been in the past. The club was full with cheerful guests and the festivities were started by a cheerful rendi-tion of “12 Days of Christmas” by our guests. As we have done in the past, we had a short program to entertain our guests. We had piano music >continued on pg. 3

FAAWIS PICNIC

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Hi! I am Miriam Santos-Amador, FAAWIS Presi-

dent for 2017. I am married to Alex Amador, and

have two teenage boys, Sammy (17) and Elie (16).

I was born and raised in the Milwaukee area. Some

of you may remember my parents, Ninette and

Teng Santos.

Because I was raised in the area, and my mom

started the Silahis Dance Troupe, FAAWIS has

always been a part of my life. I remember as a

child having Christmas parties and dance practices

at St. Florian’s church, and later at the International

Institute and St. Philip Neri. I have known many of

you since I was a little girl, and I am counting on

your cooperation and participation in the upcoming

events.

I have been thinking recently about the state of

our nation and why we are here in the United

States. My mom came to Milwaukee in 1963, and

my tatay followed in 1965. When I was born, they

had the choice to go back, but they decided to stay.

As I was growing up, we went back “home” every

5-7 years, so that I would know my heritage and

family.

FAAWIS is a way to continue our traditions and

build our community. I want my children to know

their heritage, and why it’s important to be a Filipi-

no living in America. That is why all of us are a

part of FAAWIS; to continue our heritage and tra-

ditions and teach our young the importance of be-

ing a Filipino in America. Thank you for being a

part of FAAWIS, and for being role models for our

children, and future generations!

Save the dates for our

upcoming events

April 1: General Assembly board meeting 1 pm PCCCF April 1: T-shirt design contest drawing due April 22: FAAWIS Spring Bowling @ JB's on 41 1-4 pm July 8: FAAWIS Picnic @ Wirth Park September 9: Dinner Dance @ Hyatt Regency Milwaukee December 31: Holiday/New Year's Eve Party TBD

Presidents’ Corner

Message from

2017 FAAWIS PRESIDENT

Miriam Santos FAAWIS President 2017

FAAWIS BOARD MEMBERS

2017-2018

2016-2017

Roz Grace Marc Miriam Janice Daniels Malett Millan Santos Rosell

Mila Nena Alona Carmen Rose Michaels Wojciechowski Kainz Pangilinan Parolanan

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This was promptly followed by the invoca-tion, which was conducted by Father Art Ysmael.

To coincide with the theme “Simply the Best”, there was a Simply the Best Dressed Contest! Categories were male and female with age ranges for each. Judges were Tom Hey, Sol Atienza Yoder and a real fashion image consultant, Sunghi Moore. Contest-ants were judged on style, uniqueness, poise, and many other aspects. However, the climatic mo-ment of the night was when the female winner of the “Senior” category was announced. Ms. Delia Plaga was initially given the crown only to be betrayed by our emcee, Leo Vitangcol, who mis-takenly announced the incorrect winner. The crown was then rightfully handed to the true winner, Mrs. Lydia Petzak. Story sound famil-iar?! From the 20 total contestants, the follow-ing were our fashionable winners:

Miss Elena Sommer

Mr. Mark Mendoza

Ms. Bonita Bird

Mr. Kaylib Berkshire

Mrs. Queenie Weesen

Mrs. Arlene Isip

Mr. Andy Ladron

Mrs. Lydia Petzak

Continuing with the program, honors were presented to well deserved recipients:

Presidential Award presented by Maria Salo-mon Yumang to Tom Hey

Outstanding Community Service Award, presented by Dr. Nela Mendoza-Lemes and Miri-am Santos-Amador to Mrs. Zen Edralin

To start the evening’s entertainment, Alana Michaels provided entertaining music and Robyn Cabigting gracefully danced. Following this was the 50/50 raffle, which was won by Nicole Al-bano.

Continuing the entertainment, the opening dance group was led by Lady M & the Fabulous FAAWIS Funkettes, choreographed by our graceful Marivic Gilbert. This started the se-quence of multiple line dances and participation from the audience. Masses of people enjoyed the dancing activities while the music was pro-vided by Derick Yumang. Further dance perfor-mances were made by the entertaining Hot Lips, led by Roz Daniels, and the talented Bakal Girls.

The evening was not complete without enjoy-ing delicious Filipino desserts, which were pro-vided by various talented volunteer bakers. Des-serts included biko, maja blanca, sapin sapin, bibingka, mocha cake, ube, among other tasty treats! Delicious!

As always, a raffle was held during the dinner dance. Proceeds from the raffle go to benefit the FAAWIS social and cultural programming events. A grateful thank you to all our donators of the raffle prizes: $500 Best Buy gift card from Dr. & Mrs. Glenn & Jen Cueto Gequillana & son, Nick and the Jen Cueto family, and a 50” LED Smart TV donated by Alvin and Sheila Plaga Jackson & children Kaylib, Jylian, Danika & Braydon. Congratulations to all our lucky prize winners!

Another successful FAAWIS Dinner Dance! The fun, camaraderie, and cele-brations left our attendees with the remem-brances of an evening with dear friends, family, and an appreciation of the simple, yet elegant.

A special “Salamat Po” to our Dinner Dance Committee members: Maria Salomon Yumang (2016 FAAWIS president), Sheila Plaga Jack-son (Chair), Sol Atienza Yoder (Co-Chair), Josie Brunner, Rosalyn Daniels, Grace Malett, Marilyn Mallari, Maribel Mandela, Dr. Nela

Mendoza-Lemes, Marc Millan, Isabel Piana, Miriam Santos Amador, Tom Hey, Cream Pepito Sommer, Leo Vitangcol, Dr. Mina Santi-ago Vitangcol, Joyce Coury, Marivic Gilbert, Zen Edralin, Sunghi Moore,

Ed Catacutan, Alvin Jackson, and Gem Cubos.

DINNER DANCE PARTY Cont’d from pg. 1

CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA Cont’d from pg. 1

from Ina Ramos and Cody Tilistiak. Ral Enriquez played Saxophone while Mira Sto. Tomas played violin. We were then serenaded by Alana Michaels and the Bakalz family with Christmas Carols. The FAAWIS schol-arship for 2016 was awarded to Isa Ramos who is currently a freshman at Marquette University. Isa plans to pur-sue a career in the medical field. The Ninette Santos Scholarship honoring excellence in folk dancing, was award-ed to Danny Wickman. Danny has been a long time and dedicated dancer for FAAWIS, greatly honoring Filipino culture. The other highlight of the party was the presentation of the 2017 FAAWIS new board members. The new board members were inducted by Mr. Roger Mendoza and Mrs. Zenaida Edralin. During the celebration, we had a brief presentation from Dr. Rowena Punzalan and the late Ms. Rebecca Abraham who informed us about bone marrow transplants and the need for donors. They encouraged us to learn about bone marrow transplant and to consider becoming donors to this wor-thy cause. The Christmas party would not be complete without family photo shoots with Santa. Photos were taken by Ra-

mon and Pam Marcelino, courtesy of FAAWIS. We thank our 2016 pres-ident, Maria Salomon-Yumang, for her hard work and dedication throughout the year, ensuring success in all her events. In her graciousness, Maria pre-sented a plaque to all of her Committee Chairs at the Christmas party, thanking them for their support and

help in all her events. We thank our DJ, Derick Yumang, who provided our festive music. We also thank Ed and Myla Catacu-tan for being our event photographers. Lastly we thank all our guests for making this event a success. We hope to see you again at the 2017 Christmas party.

Isa Ramos Danny Wickman Alana Michaels

Bakalz family singing Christmas Carols

Winners of the “Simply the Best” Dressed Contest

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Every year the FAAWIS community gathers to raise funds for the Free Medical Clinic. While some of the participants are die-hard bowlers who try to improve their techniques, others are content to just dust off their bowl-ing gear for their once a year adven-ture on the bowling lanes. But either way, everyone from the littlest bowler to the oldest participant is there for a good time. And, this year was no exception. This year the bowlers gathered on April 16th at JB’s on 41 and filled thirty-four lanes. At the end of the afternoon, these participants heard

their names called to claim the following awards. All scores are for high-est two games.

Team 1st Team: Gerry Ramos, Paul Clemente, Ralph Ramos & Molly Ramos 1223 2nd Team: Derick Yumang, Lala Yumang, Joseph Yumang & Marnel Cruz 1073 3rd Team: Ed Gilbert, Bong Capitan, Patrick Elliott & Richard Coury 1014 Ladies' Individual 1st Place: Adrienne Alessio 312 2nd Place Sara Poplawski 305 3rd Place: Annalie Moloney 261

Men's Individual 1st Place: Paul Clemente 387 2nd Place: Eddie Gilbert 376 3rd Place: Gerry Ramos 355

Youth Girl's 1st Place: Amanda Gil-bert 163 Youth Boy's 1st Place Jericho Singian 133

Congratulations to all the winners! 50/50 raf-fle and other prizes were given away. Thanks to everyone who partici-pated FAAWIS was able to do-nate $600 to the Free Medical Clinic.

FAAWIS SPRING BOWLING by Isabel Maria Piana and Maria Salomon-Yumang

FCM choir for adding their voices to the celebration. The Mass was followed by an abundance of Filipino and American dishes in true family-style. The highlight of the afternoon was the performances by the Munting Tinig Choir, and dance performances by the Hot Lips Dancers, Bakalz Girls and the Philippine Dance Troupe all the way from the Fox Cit-ies. Then came fun games for the chil-dren and adults, including cut-throat musical chairs and tug-of-war. Of course, the traditional volleyball tournament was going on, thanks to Patrick Moloney! Con-gratulations to all the lucky winners, especially the Saraspe Family! If you weren’t there, you really missed out on a fun filled day. Special thanks to Dr. Marie Rebancos and the whole hardworking picnic committee, Maria and Derick Yumang, Renee Mondano and Leo Vi-tangcol, Patrick Moloney, Jojo Ramos and Dr. Violeta Singson, the board members, the food servers, and everyone who came out and supported us during the picnic! Our apologies if we have inadvertently omitted to mention anyone by name who helped contribute to this year's Picnic.

FAAWIS PICNIC Cont’d from pg. 1

Thank you to the volunteers and par-ticipants of the International Holiday Folk Fair held November 18-20, 2016 at State Fair Grounds. Many thanks to the Food Booth Coordinators: Dr. Nela Mendoza-Lemes, Mrs. Miriam Santos, Mrs. Ning Mendoza; Youth Dance Coordinator, Mrs. Sheila Jack-

son; Cultural Booth Coordinator, Mrs. Jojo Ramos and Market Place vendor, Mrs. Shirley Massie. We proudly an-nounce that our cultural booth won a special award for "Best Interaction With Public" presented by the Interna-tional Institute of Wisconsin. Kudos to all of you!

INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY FOLK FAIR

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2016 UPAA-W Scholars By Ito Conti

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the UPAA-W scholarship awards for 2016: Mikaela Wojciechowski - $1,000 UPAA-W Guansing-Regala

Scholarship Martin Toledo - $250 UPAA-W Academic Excellence Award Michael Yabut - $1,000 UPAA-W Tulod-Printz Scholarship

Mikaela Montejo Wojciechowski Recipient of the 2016 UPAA-W Guansing-Regala scholarship.

Mikaela is a graduate from St. Thomas More High School Milwaukee, class of 2016. She was a Four-Year Honor Roll student, National Honor Society member, Tri-M Music Honor Society member and a student of Thomas More's Project Lead the Way, Biomedical Sciences Program. Mikaela has also performed as one of the Liwayway youth dancers for the Holiday Folk Fair International for six years. Cur-rently, she is a freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pursuing her degree in Biology. Mikaela is the daughter

of Richard and Nena Wojciechowski. Again, congratulations Mikaela, may God bless, and good luck in your promising future!

Martin J. Toledo Recipient of the 2016 UPAA-W Academic Excellence Award.

A graduate from Brookfield Academy (BA) on May 15, 2016. During his senior year, he earned the third highest cumula-tive score in the Wisconsin Math League, a series of six contests throughout the school year. He was a member of the BA Math Club team that placed first in the High School State Math Contest, and for which he earned an individual gold med-al. He also earned the fourth highest indi-vidual score in the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) OP Math Contest

last fall. Martin will attend the University of Southern Califor-nia's Marshall School of Business as a Presidential and Merit Scholar. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. Oscar Toledo of New Berlin. Congratulations Martin!

Michael Azcueta Yabut Recipient of the 2016 UPAA-W Tulod-Printz Scholarship. A graduate from Brown Deer High School, Michael played as goalie in soccer in his last 2 years at BDHS. He is a sophomore at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Major in Fi-nance with Psychology as Minor. Michael is working part-time at O’ Connor Wealth Management Group in Mequon as Tech-nology Specialist. He is going to North-western Mutual company for his intern-

ship in his Junior year. This one-time award was given to a currently enrolled college student, and is based on the criteria of merit and financial need. This was funded through the generous donation of Dr. Magnolia Tulod-Printz, who herself was a UPAA-W scholar. The scholars and their families were formally recognized dur-ing our Christmas Party at the Philippine Center on December 16, 2016. Please check our website at www.upaaw.org for more infor-mation about any available scholarships for 2017.

Charles Angelo Refuerzo Tenorio Marquette University High School Class 2016

Dear Kuya Charles, we are so proud of you and eve-rything you have accomplished. We are excited for what you will continue to do as you move forward into the next chapter of your life. Thank you for being an incredible young man. Best of luck to Uni-versity of Wisconsin-Eau Claire “Bluegolds”. Take care and God Bless!

Love, Dad†, Mom, Kuya Kevin, Kuya Angelito and

Anbel.

Gloria Isabelle “Isa” Ramos Recipient of the 2016 FAAWIS Youth Scholarship. Isa graduated salutatorian of the 2016 Brown Deer High School graduating class. Isa is currently pursu-ing a degree in Biomedical Sciences, with a Spanish Minor, at Marquette University. While at Brown Deer HS, Isa was involved in many activities in-cluding National Honor Society, advanced orches-tra, math team, volleyball, softball, SMART team, and Best Buddies. Isa also received the following awards: Presidential Service Award, Student of the Year Award, and Iron Falcon Award (for participa-tion in three athletic activities in a single school year

while maintaining the requisite GPA). Isa was also an active member of the FAAWIS Liwayway youth dance troupe. Isa is the daughter of Ferdinand and Gloria Ramos. Congratulations and good luck Isa!

Dónal Melicio Moloney Graduated from Shorewood High School in 2016 and is now a Software Engineering freshman at the Mil-

waukee School of Engineering (MSOE). Dónal’s

parents are Patrick and Annalie Moloney. His dad

Patrick Moloney (born in Ireland) is the first Ameri-can president of FAAWIS (2007). Dónal has an old-

er sister, Aisling, and a younger brother, Séamus.

Good luck at MSOE Dónal!

Daniel Kenneth Wickman Recipient of the 2016 FAAWIS Ninette Santos Scholarship, Danny Wickman has danced with the FAAWIS Children's and Youth Group for over 10 years. Danny keeps himself busy by volunteering as a small group leader at a Greendale elementary after-school program, leading his church's Youth Worship Team and serving as a Worship Intern at Woodridge Community Church in New Berlin. He also teaches private guitar lessons and shares his love for music at a nursing home in Brookfield. Homeschooled from Kindergarten to High School, Danny hopes to go to either Moody Bible Institute or Judson University in Illinois.

Bulalakaw Special Edition

Contributors Mimi Ballesteros, Ito Conti, Miriam Santos, Maria Salomon-Yumang, Sol Atienza Yoder

Editor: Patrick Moloney

Layout: Mario Ballesteros Photos: Edgar & Myla Catacutan

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You are invited

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

MILWAUKEE

March 5, 2017 1 PM to 4 PM

Hyatt Regency Lakeshore Ballroom

333 W. Kilbourn Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203

FREE EVENT

SAVE THE DATE !!!

Join us on June 3, 2017

Philippine Medical

Association of Wisconsin

Annual Fund Raising Dinner Dance

Intercontinental Hotel, Milwaukee

Proceeds to support

PCCCF's Free Medical Clinic and RMMF Medical Mission to Philippines

in 2018

FEED THE HUNGRY BY UPAAW by Ito Conti

On April 17, 2016, UPAA-W members and their fami-

lies volunteered at the Open Door Café of the Cathedral

of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Milwaukee.

They served spaghetti, apple sauce with bread, coffee,

milk, orange juice and water for lunch to 117 adults and

children. They will be preparing and serving chicken

adobo, pancit and rice on November 6 at the same

church. Feed the Hungry is a biannual activity of

UPAAW so they can serve the homeless and poor resi-

dents of Milwaukee.

Rebecca M. Abraham Rebecca M. Abraham passed away on De-cember 24, 2016. "Becky" had been an active member of FAAWIS over the past 40 years, from dancing in Silahis dance troupe in the

mid 60s to becoming the dance instruc-

A life well lived by Norma C. Clemente Norma Crisologo Clemente, 87, of Oak Creek, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Born June 1, 1929 in Manila, Philippines, she was the daugh-ter of the late Manuel Crisologo and Trinidad Torres; loving wife of late Francisco R. Clemen-te and mother to late Cecilia.

She is survived by her children, Dorothy of Oak Creek, Renato (wife Connie) of Milwaukee, Joel (wife Elizabeth) of Mequon, Paul (wife Elsa) of Greendale, Jean-Paoul of Scottsdale, AZ, Mark of Phoenix, AZ, Ted Manalo of Milwaukee and Dennis McEvoy of Phoenix, grandchildren Joel (wife Kris-ta), James, Lisa, Mariel (husband Mat-thew Mohns), Manika and Nathan, great-grandchild Adria Lin Mohns (just born 4 days prior to Mama Norma’s passing).

Norma married Francisco Clemente in 1944. Their town was invaded during the war and they had had to flee for their lives. Eventually Mamang and Papang Clemente settled and ended up in Quezon City with their 6 children (their second daughter Cecilia passed away earlier when she was 10 with a heart complica-tion).

Papang Clemente was a Civil Engi-neer for Quezon City and was involved in building the City Hall that still stands there today. Mama Norma was not only passionately involved in raising her kids, she was also a leader in establishing many community projects in Laloma. She became a great friend of the Mayor! Mamang also made sure her family was involved with Lourdes Church. Mama Norma also loved and cared for her sib-lings (all would say they were a success because of Ate Norma). Her entrepre-neurial and management skills was evi-dent in her catering, plants and tropical fish businesses, all the while modelling to her kids the value of relationships and hard work.

Papang Clemente had dreams in the

Mid 1950s of moving his family to America. When the opportunity for pro-fessionals in America opened up in the 1960s, he was hired as an Engineer for the City of Milwaukee and also as a

Mathematics Professor at MATC. Dorothy, the oldest daughter, immigrated in 1968 and was employed as an Accountant with the Wis-consin Gas Company. Mama Norma, along with her 5 sons, was able to immigrate to America in July 1969. Sadly, in February of 1970, Papang Clemente passed away (only 8 months after reuniting as a whole family)!

Widowed Mama Norma, with her aptitude for home business, persevered and acquired many clients for her sewing and cooking skills. With the support of Dorothy and the Milwaukee Filipino Community, Mama Norma raised her children well, continuing to impress upon them love, good education, hard work, and involvement in community service! Mama Norma eventually worked for a few companies till she worked for the Milwaukee County. Mama Norma was able to retire with great accomplishments for the County.

At retirement, she enjoyed her life with Ate Dot in their home in Oak Creek, where they grew all sorts of plants and vegetables and sewed many dresses for the Filipino community. Mama Norma loved her children and her community. She devoted much time in leadership with FAAWIS and representing the Fili-pino community in Milwaukee and Wis-consin in many events. Mama Norma had been honored not only by the Filipi-no community but many Government agencies, including Governors of Wis-consin!

Mama Norma Clemente will surely be missed but she left a great legacy for everyone to follow; love, hard work, creativity, perseverance, contentment, care and service to others!

or for the Sampaguita children's group. She also served as a secretary of FAAWIS for more than 15 years and had been actively involved in lot of Filipino-American community and service projects. Becky was the first Filipino school principal within the Milwaukee Pub-lic Schools systems. Her dedication to her family, job and community has been remarkable. She will be truly missed!

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FAAWIS

5096 S. 64th Street

Greenfield, WI 53220

FAAWIS 2017 Annual Membership Form The Filipino American Association of Wisconsin (FAAWIS) aims to unite the local Filipino community via cultural and

social programs. FAAWIS members are eligible to nominate and elect board members and receive discounts to

FAAWIS events. Your yearly dues also support the publishing & circulation of Bulalakaw, the official FAAWIS newsletter.

Please take this opportunity to join the FAAWIS family.

We’d love to have your support!!!

2017 Annual Membership Fees are as follows:

Family $15│ Single $10 │ Lifetime $100 │ Seniors (62 years or older) Free

Seniors: Although membership is free, you will still need to submit annually your membership form

in order to be considered a member.

FAAWIS gratefully accepts all monetary donations, which help subsidize its many programs throughout the year. Please make your check payable to FAAWIS and mail to:

FAAWIS Membership, 7300 W Dean Rd, Apt 1040, Milwaukee, WI 53223-2621

Email [email protected] for any questions or visit www.faawis.org

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