ABILENE, TXVOL. 9, NO. 5SEPT-OCT. 2001
WELCOME
Let’s extend a warm USPFO Welcome to our newest members:
New Member & Family
The USPFO is always open for expansion in membership.
We enjoy having new additions to the great, big, old USPFO Family. Since we are indeed a growing Filipinocommunity, let’s try to recruit more people! Loyd Albritton has forms in handy for our convenience.
Good Luck!
Let’s wish the following college-bound students much luck w/their future endeavors:
Joanne Dispo & Tracy Washinsky – who will begin their college careers at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX
Tonya Huddleston – who will start hers at the Abilene campus location of Cisco Junior College
Heavenly Pittman – who will attend University of North Texas in Denton.
Bon Voyage
Richard Champagne left recently for Korea to attend to military business & will be gone for 1 yr. We all here wish him a prosperous stay there & a safe journey back to the States. While he is overseas, let us reassure his wife, Beverly & son, Joseph, that we are here for them.
Upcoming Events
Veterans ParadeNov. 2001Jun Dispo
Christmas ParadeNov or Dec. 2001
Christmas CarolingDec. 2001Elaine Dispo
Christmas PartyDec. 2001
Toys for TotsDec. 2001 Donny Huddleston
Valentine’s PartyFeb. 2002
Pls. mark your calendars for the above occasions. Just contact the one in charge if you would like to get involved! If a committee chair is not indicated above & you would like to volunteer, pls., by all means, stand up & be counted!
Induction Ball
The Induction Ball, which was held on Sat., 21 Jul. at the Marine Bldg. in Dyess AFB, was a huge success! There was a great turnout, w/approx. 75 families in attendance. Among the festivities included an auction for BBQ to take home, plus tickets to the Texas Ranger vs. New York Yankees baseball game on Sun., 20 Aug. Charlemagne & Mariam Festejo performed an awesome number in their Filipino attire. Elaine Dispo, Donny Huddleston, & Estrella Dispo were recognized for their outstanding efforts by being presented w/Certificates of Appreciation by Denny Svab.
ELAINE’S THANX
Some of you don’t realize how far I’ve come in my involvement w/the USPFO. When it was first established in 1992, I was only a jr. high school student & initially felt like I was “dragged” to the meetings & functions. Since I started college, I took on a new perspective & broadened my interests w/this organization. Now that I serve on the Dance Group board as secretary in addition to working on the Mabuhay , I realize that I can indeed participate in the USPFO while enjoying doing so. Today, I believe I have taken an active role alongside my own parents, Jun & Estrella, both of whom have certainly made their marks.
Originally, I went into the Mabuhay staff thinking that it would definitely be a thankless job. I am glad to say that it has not been. In fact, I’ve received many pats on the back for continuing to enact my job. I know now that my commitment is well worth it when I see the proud faces of fellow members, who happen to be like family to me. The time I devote to helping put each issue together pays off b/c my passion - & potential career-path - involves delivering the news to interested audiences.
I doubt I would have found myself contributing to the USPFO if it weren’t for the 2 following men who’ve encouraged me. They both have served as USPFO President. Thus, their urging me to join the newsletter staff or board-of-directors means a great deal to me…Thank you, Loyd Albritton & Denny Svab for helping me get where I am here today. Y’all are wonderful mentors!
Proud Papa
Gil Castillo is a grandfather-to-be, once again! His newlywed daughter, Roni, & her hubby, Moses Power are soon to be parents. Moses just graduated from Angelo State University, so he will be joining Roni in Dallas just in time to witness the birth of their child. Gil & his wife, Ramona, are already grandparents, yet they are looking forward to another grandchild from the “baby” of the family, for Roni is the last of five children. Joy is in our prayers for the Castillo-Power families.
Gil asked me to add that the baby is a girl, & the proud parents plan to name her Serena Diane, & she is expected to arrive Sept. 26.
Wedding Anniversaries
DATE / SEPTEMBER2 / RALPH & MALOU RESPRESS
3 / JESTON & LOURDER FOWLER
4 / DANIEL & MERCEDES
6 / DAN & MARIA GARZA
14 / MIKE & TERESITA TULCUS
14 / TABY & OFELIA DEATON
25 / HERMAN & VIOLETA SLONE
DATE / OCTOBER
17 / ELLSWORTH & FLORENTINA BROWN
18 / MARC & AMY FLETCHER
20 / KEN & MARY DEPEW
23 / CORBY & RAMONA CARLOS
Happy Birthday
DATE / SEPTEMBER1 / JOHN WICKER
2 / MURL PITTMAN
2 / HERMAN SLONE
5 / BOBBY MORLEY
5 / MALOU KIDWELL
5 / KATHRYN SMITH
6 / SHERWIN SIMS
10 / MADELYN LEA
12 / JOSEPH TULCUS
13 / TERRY SIMS
15 / MELODY ALLEN
15 / DOMINGA CASE
15 / ADRIAN RESPRESS
16 / MARIAN CABASAL
16 / MERCEDES MAFNAS
18 / MARC HOLLEY
20 / DONALD DOLTON
20 / ERIC KIDWELL
20 / DALE FELIX
22 / TIMOTHY MONCMAN
24 / LEONORA SHOAF
25 / RYAN SIGLOCK
25 / AURORA SIGLOCK
27 / ZENNY KNECHT
27 / LUCHI WICKER
28 / HEAVENLY PITTMAN
28 / TRISTAN RESPRESS
30 / ANGELINA MURPHY
30 / NILO A. NALUGON
30 / CHRISTIAN COLLINS
DATE / OCTOBER
3 / ROBERT GUNN
4 / CHRISTIAN PITTMAN
7 / MICHAEL DEATON
7 / THERESA TULCUS
9 / JOAN WICKER
10 / JACK FELIX
10 / AIDA MANORE
10 / FABIAN BOWEN
11 / ASHER ISAACS
14 / JIM LONG
15 / MIKE TULCUS
16 / TIMOTHY J. TORRES
17 / JAY GREEN
17 / SHERILL TISON
17 / ADAN REMO
22 / ROBERT HOLZHAUER
24 / BONG RIVERA
24 / FABIAN BOWEN
25 / LINA MUSGRAVE
25 / JUN DISPO
27 / MARK ALBRITTON
30 / JENNIFER PEPIN
30 / DENNIS DEAN
31 / KAIDAN MAFNAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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PRESIDENT:Denny Svab675.0446
VICE PRESIDENT:Jun B. Dispo691.0642
SECRETARY: Nenita Reyes692.4048
TREASURER:Ria Ayala698.4592
ENTERTAINMENT
COORDINATOR: Alvina Kitchen672.2590
Associate Officers
PRESIDENT:Gil Castillo695.0142
VICE PRESIDENT:Ding Villasis692.4148
SECRETARY:Estrella Dispo691.0642
TREASURER:Donny Huddleston###.####
ENTERTAINMENT
COORDINATORLina Musgrave692.4085
DANCE GROUP
MANAGER:Estrella Dispo691.0642
SECRETARY:Elaine Dispo698.8757
TREASURER:Sandee Shoaf###.####
INSTRUCTOR:Tonette Henson###.####
ASST. INSTRUCTOR:Lina Musgrave692.4085
ASST. INSTRUCTOR:Pilar McDonald677.9753
ADVISORY COUNCIL
ADVISORY BOARD
CHAIRPERSON:Loyd Albritton677-9264
ADVISORY BOARD Lyn Rosario698-3123
MEMBERS:JoJo Mims695-2736
Military Affiliations
MILITARY COORDINATOR:
Richard Champagne672-8866
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS:Don Dolton677-8453
NEWSLETTER STAFF
Loyd Albritton677-9264
Gil Castillo695-0142
Elaine Dispo698-8757
Don Dolton677-8453
SUN SHINE LADIES
Beverly Champagne672-8866
Nenita Reyes692-4048
Pilar McDonald677-9753
PHONE COMMITTEE
Alvina Kitchen672-2590
Pilar McDonald677-9753
Tim Marsh793-9687
Lina Musgrave692-4085
DEADLINES
The due dates for the Mabuhay bi-monthly newsletter are usually on the 10th of the mo. prior to its press release:
10 Oct. for Nov./Dec. Newsletter
10 Dec. for Jan./Feb. Newsletter
E-mail info to OR
Inform a newsletter staff member about your news.
Hope these methods are accessible & convenient to you, so that we can serve you better.
COOKBOOK STATUS
Progress is being made w/the cookbook project. Now, there are >100 recipes…& counting 20 more Filipino recipes! We’re still aiming for 300 so keep those recipes coming! With as many Filipinos who could whip up Philippine cuisine at our picnics & potlucks, we need more input! If you have a recipe to submit, you can do one of the following options:
Contact Richard Champagne (672.8866)
E-mail it to
Give it to any board member at our next meeting
Just a reminder that if you do submit a recipe, then your name will be printed next to each one in the book, so you will indeed receive credit. ALL submitted recipes will be published…Pls. share your secrets to the finest of PI dining!
USPFO T-SHIRTS & CAPS
Let’s hear it for some Pinoy Pride! We have tees & hats galore for our members to show USPFO spirit wherever they represent. The T-shirts – which are available in sizes Large, X-Large, & XX-Large - are $10 each. The adjustable baseball caps are $6 a pop. Buying & wearing our association apparel is now a proud tradition of the US-Philippine Friendship Organization!
Money Corner
STARTING (beg. Jul. ’01)$2,436.30
INCOME:$ 208.00
EXPENDITURE:$ 668.83
ENDING BAL.:$2,075.47
DANCE GROUP:$ 369.34
$$$CH-CHING$$$
The lucky 50/50 drawing winners for Jul/Aug. were Mel AlbrittonRosie Svab, respectively. Attend meetings & purchase raffle tickets for chances to win the jackpot!
MONTHLY MEETING
WHEN:(usually held on the 1st Sun. of each mo. at 6:30PM)
WHERE:Sacred Heart Catholic Church Meeting Bldg. {pls. refer to the map below}
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