Post on 24-Jun-2020
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
LUNCH PROGRAM 2
HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY
2
OTHER
INVOLVEMENTS
2
FINANCIAL REPORT 2
FRIENDS OF
KALIPUNAN
3
Current Officers
Immediate Past President:
Vilma Packard
President: Rosemarie Ancheta
President– Elect:
Sarah Smith
Secretary: Socorro Morris
Treasurer: Maria Cristina
McNeal
Current Board Members
Betty Hackett, 2016-2018
Noemi Marilim, 2016-2018
Lulu Nelson , 2015-2017
Alan Packard, 2015-2017
Michael Smith, 2017-2019
WINTER 2017
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1
Please remember Kalipunan
in your charitable giving. All
donations are tax-deductible.
Send donations to:
Cris Mc Neal, Treasurer
5035 Red Fox Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Maximize your gift by
indicating you want your gift
deposited for
Birdies for Charity.
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no additional cost to you.
Can you imagine a child
attending school hungry?
For the students of
Lasien Elementary
School in Badoc, Ilocos
Norte of the Philippines,
that is almost a daily oc-
currence. This elemen-
tary school located in a
mountain barangay, ac-
cessible only by carabao-
driven carts, has 30 stu-
dents from families
whose livelihood de-
pended on small-tenant
farming. Life in Lasien
for these children is made
easier by public school
teachers who spend what
little they have to help
these students learn better
by supplementing the
basic necessity of food
and nutrition. One
teacher, Melody Magbual
(no relation to current
Kalipunan President)
made it her mission to
help these children.
When Kalipunan’s Presi-
dent, Rosemarie Ancheta
searched for a Philippine
project, she was led to
Ms. Magbual’s existing
work in the mountain
barangay. Mother Teresa
once said, “If you can’t
feed a hundred, at least
feed one.” This is the
goal of the Philippine
project for 2017-2018 .
LASIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
Most of the children in
Lasien Elementary School
suffer from either mal-
nutrition or undernourish-
ment. After learning about
Ms. Magbual’s work, Presi-
dent Rose Ancheta reached
out to her and asked how
Kalipunan could help sup-
plement nutritious meals to
the school children. Ka-
lipunan made a commit-
ment to fund the meals for 5
months this year. It kicked
off in January with lunches
served 3 times per week.
The program continued in
February, August, Septem-
ber and December in the
same frequency.
Basic necessities are meager
for these children that some
of them attend school with
bare feet.
-Continued on page 2
Children of Lasien Elementary
during a Kalipunan-funded
lunch.
Official publication of Kalipunan-A Pilipino American Association, 501c3 charitable organization
The Kalipunan
PHILIPPINE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Kalipunan volunteers serving
lunch to Habitat for Humanity
workers in Davenport on
January 28th.
When Kalipunan volunteer Julia
Haddon found out about the
situation, she stepped in and do-
nated flip-flops for all the children
as Christmas presents.
Ms. Magbual recently reported
that because of the supplemental
meals Kalipunan funded, the chil-
dren have already shown im-
provement in their weight charts.
Kalipunan plans to continue fund-
ing the lunches through the entire
2018 school year.
For more photos of this project,
please visit our website at
http://kalipunanqca.com and our
Facebook page.
Expenses:
Houston Food Bank $50.00
Insurance 325.00
Website (2 years fee) 216.93
Lasien Lunch Program 420.00
Total $1,011.93
Ending Balance 12/09/17:
$12,633.23
Funds Breakdown:
Unrestricted: $11,475.16
Beginning Balance 12/31/16:
$9, 653.06
Income:
Donations: 200.00
Amazon Smiles 39.58
Disaster Relief 330.00
Birdies for Charity + Bonus
2,646.00
Benevity/JDF 425.00
Lasien Donation 50.00
Pizza Ranch Clinton 301.52
Total: $3,992.10
Restricted:
Lasien Lunch Program:
$279.95
Disaster Relief 780.00
Habitat for Humanity 98.12
Total $1,158.07
Total Funds: $12,633.23
A fundraiser for Hope at the Brick
House was also led by Kalipunan in
April.
In July, Kalipunan volunteers served in
different committees at the John Deere
Classic.
Volunteers helped with set-up for the
Go Red for Women Luncheon by the
American Heart Association in No-
vember.
Kalipunan volunteers and board of
directors approved to donate to the
American Red Cross Disaster Relief
and the Victory Center for Women
and Children in Clinton, Iowa.
Fundraising activities this year were
Birdies for Charity which earned a
10 percent bonus from the donors’
gifts and the Community Impact by
Pizza Ranch in Clinton, Iowa.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Kalipunan remains committed in help-
ing Habitat for Humanity with its mis-
sion by providing lunches to its volun-
teer builders. This year, lunches were
served in January, May, June and July
in multiple build sites throughout the
Quad Cities.
Kalipunan assisted the social organiza-
tion, Filipino-American Association
during their Holy Infant Jesus (Sto.
Nino) festivities in April.
“If we can conquer space, we can conquer childhood hunger.”
- Buzz Aldrin
THE KALIPUNAN
Children and volunteers of Lasien
during Kalipunan-funded lunch.
LASIEN LUNCH PROGRAM, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
PAGE 2
FINANCIAL REPORT– PREPARED BY MARIA CRISTINA MCNEAL, TREASURER
Typical meals served at this lunch
project
Top: Habitat Lunch serve on May
26th in Moline.
Bottom: Habitat Lunch serve on
July 21st in East Moline.
2017 Birdies for Charity Campaign
$300 +
Dr. Oliver and Mrs. Rosemarie Ancheta
Dr. Ed and Mrs. Aida Millare
$100 +
Dr. Glen Ancheta
Mr. Nathan Ancheta
Dr. Pedro and Mrs. Jovita Atienza
Mrs. Lilia Bautista
Dr. Michael and Mrs. Avi Glick
Drs. Ernesto and Eleanor Gonzales
Dr. Nidal and Mrs. Sana Harb
Mrs. Clarina Ho
Dr. Michael and Mrs. Tereza
Mankarious
Dr. Mel and Mrs. Noemi Marilim
Miss Regina Naidas
Mrs. Marylee Pascual
Dr. Paul and Mrs. Vania Wang
50 +
Dr. Emmanel and Mrs. Matty Bautista
Dr. Antonio and Mrs. Cecilia Bernas
Mr. Roel and Mrs. Malou Campos
Dr. Jason and Mrs. Sonia Deutmeyer
Drs. Angelo and Beverly Soyangco
Miss Richey Joy Tubera
25 +
Mr. Phil and Mrs. Sandee Cunningham
Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Ma. Cristina McNeal
Ms. Violeta delaVega
10 +
Mr. Steven Dombrock
Mrs. Mary Ann Santos
Other Gifts:
400 +
Benevity Community Impact/John Deere
Foundation in behalf of Mr. Michael
Smith
Have a Prosperous New
Year from the
Officers and Board of
Kalipunan!
It doesn’t cost anything to
join Kalipunan. Volunteer
with us and enjoy the
camaraderie while serving
others. Leave a mark in
the community as
Filipino-Americans!
We strive to be accurate with
each publication. If you find
any errors, please email
Vilma Packard,
The Kalipunan Editor at:
lunaflorados@gmail.com
10 +
Mr. Robert and Mrs. Cynthia Holesinger
Dr. Paul and Mrs. Lourdes Manning
Time, Talent and Treasure
Mrs. Rosemarie Ancheta
Mrs. Betty Hackett
Mrs. Julia Haddon
Ms. Alma Mariano
Mrs. Noemi Marilim
Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Ma. Cristina McNeal
Miss Kaylin Mc Neal
Mrs. Aida Millare
Mr. Howard and Mrs. Socorro Morris
Ms. Lulu Nelson
Mr. Alan and Mrs. Vilma Packard
Drs. James and Amelia Sales
Miss Gabby Smith
Mr. Michael and Mrs. Sarah Smith
Mrs. Luningning Schwartzhoff
Miss Richey Joy Tubera
Mrs. Vania Wang
Mrs. Lynn Zmuda
Sincere gratitude to our friends who
made our work possible this year!
Thank you so much for your support!
Other Gifts continued:
150 +
Dr. Oliver and Mrs. Rosemarie Ancheta
Anonymous
Dr. Mel and Mrs. Noemi Marilim
Drs. James and Amelia Sales
50 +
Mr. Alan and Mrs. Vilma Packard
30 +
Mrs. Socorro Morris
“Always render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be.”-
Og Mandino
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Kalipunan’s fund-raiser at Pizza Ranch
in Clinton, Iowa.
FRIENDS OF KALIPUNAN
Kalipunan volunteers at John
Deere Classic
Kalipunan– A Pilipino American Association
1008 Woodland Drive
Clinton, Iowa 52732
Phone: 563-357-0297
E-mail: kalipunanqca@yahoo.com
Kalipunan’s Mission:
Preserve and promote Philippine culture through involvement in the Arts, Culture, Education, Civic
and Humanitarian work. Provide charitable assistance to those in need, especially in the Quad Cities
and surrounding areas, and also the Philippines. Provide volunteer services to the community through
partnerships with other nonprofit organizations in the area. Increase awareness of the strong presence of
the Pilipino-American Community. Teach and share with children the value of multiculturalism and
giving back to their communities. To build a stronger network for Pilipino Americans in the area.
Kalipunan’s Vision:
Kalipunan will be primarily a service organization. It will continually strive to meet and stay ahead of
the growing and ever-changing needs of its constituents and benefactors, while enjoying Pilipino
camaraderie and friendship.
501c3 charitable organization Kalipunan-A Pilipino American
Association
HTTP://KALIPUNANQCA.COM
Kalipunan
1008 Woodland Drive
Clinton, IA 52732
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