Upcoming Elections – Can You Vote?

Just wanted to remind everyone that the elections for the term 2010-11 are coming up. We will post the link for voting as soon as it’s available. We also wanted to remind you that only PAID members for the term June 2010-11 can vote. So please settle your dues.

We are also still accepting nominations for president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. If interested, please email board@yfphr.org. Deadline May 15.

Voting will follow up until June 12. Officer inductions will take place June 19 at PCC from 12-5. More info to follow.

Show Some Love…

The holidays somewhat put a pause on YFP activities but we’re back. Last month’s first mixer at Pho 79 in Sam’s Circle, Chesapeake was well attended. We welcomed new members and other guests (who are at the moment commitment-phoebes) and cheered members we haven’t seen in a while. Ray Obispo was our guest speaker and he spoke so eloquently about his Fil-Am experience growing up and finding his identity. He also challenged the group to reevaluate its identity and rise above the noise so that it can serve its purpose of raising awareness of the Filipino culture, fostering connections, and providing avenues for giving back to the community.

With that said, we understand your priorities may have shifted. But show some love and attend our February general/social meeting/mixer.

When: February 20, 2010 @ 1pm
Where: Tida Thai 336 Constitution Dr. , Virginia Beach VA, 23462  (757) 490-0515
Guest speaker: Ed Guia (TBD)

’80s Throwback Party

YFPHR is proud to support this event. This party will mark the beginning of the  “legacy project”* which is currently being planned to take place in August 2010. For this party, guests are encouraged to bring pictures from the 1980′s and make a song request. Your picture/s and 80′s song selection will be featured at this throwback party!

There will be prizes for games and 80′s trivia.  Dressing up in your favorite 80′s attire is highly recommended.

Date:  Friday, December 4, 2009

Time:  6:00pm – 10:00pm

Location: Philippine Cultural Center

Street: 4857 Baxter Road

City/Town: Virginia Beach, VA

*Legacy Project – More information to come

Back to Square 1 – Social Mixer

Tired of meetings? Just want to hang out with friends without having to listen to yet another long talk from a guest speaker? Well, this is it!

Come and hang out with your fellow YFP peeps for just a good ol’ time. Bring a friend or two or three! If you’re not an member, come check us out. You’ll never know, you just might meet your next BFF. Enjoy the food and drinks we have arranged at special discounted rates. It’s more than a happy hour!

See you there!

Here’s the skinny:
When: November 14, 2009 @ 5p
Where: Alps
1400 Kempsville Rd Suite 130
Chesapeake, VA

YFP supports Mission of Mercy Fundraiser for Ondoy Relief

YFPHR will donate $250.00 to the Mission of Mercy fundraiser to be held on October 16, 2009, 6:30p at San Lorenzo Spiritual Center
4556 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA.

The fundraiser will benefit the flood victims of the recent typhoon Ondoy that has struck the Philippines and claimed lives and livelihoods.
If you cannot attend the fundraiser at San Lorenzo, and you wish to donate to the relief efforts, you may do so directly through the Philippine Red Cross

FAYA Legacy & Community Summit

YFPHR encourages you to attend the Filipino American Youth Alliance (FAYA) Legacy and Community Summit on Friday, October 16 at the Philippine Cultural Center, Virginia Beach. The meeting is from 4 to 6 pm.

Come and meet different generations of local Filipinos ready to share their Fil-Am experience in the community. Attendees are asked to bring a photograph to help tell their stories to help with the Legacy Project.

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Delima at 757-816-5574 or email

Taking part at Gawad Kalinga

YFP Community Involvement Chair Edner Rull and YFP Secretary Charmaine Berina together with their friends and families took part in the 5K Gawad Kalinga Walk, October 11 at Mt. Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach.

Gawad Kalinga which means to “give care” is a holistic approach to poverty. GK is a community development model which begins at the grassroots level, fueled by a massive army of volunteers and partners who are working together in bayanihan (cooperation) to bring about change and to restore the dignity of the poorest of the poor.

In the Philippines, GK is a nation-building movement, that engages all sectors of society from the government, academe, corporate, religious, NGOs, and private citizens. Together, we are building a first-class Philippines one community at a time.

To learn more, please visit Gawad Kalinga.

Gerling, panelist at Filipino American Experience held at ODU

Anna Gerling, YFP President, was the third panelist at the Filipino American Experience event held at the ODU campus, Oct. 1. As Vice President and Branch Manager of the Nimmo Parkway branch of Suntrust, she shared her expertise and perspectives regarding the banking industry and the opportunities available in that field. She also discussed how she gained a greater understanding of her own Filipino heritage.

YFP staff lends hand at MS Walk

September 27, 2009 – National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk @ Mount Trashmore

Asian Seasons at ODU