MANY THANKS to all who supported FANHS!!

What a memorable time we had in Seattle! More than 500 joined us at FANHS this year.

Many, many thanks to all who sponsored, presented, performed, volunteered, organized, donated to and attended the 13th biennial national conference of FANHS this July 21-24, 2010 at Seattle University! We appreciate everyone who has been part of FANHS in some way -- including many of you who've supported FANHS from a distance.

People have stopped to write and tell me how much they enjoyed and learned from this conference. The "morning after" FANHS, professor/author Leny Strobel wrote about "The Good Work of FANHS" on her blog: http://kathang-pinay2.blogspot.com/2010/07/good-work-of-fanhs.html

Aldrich Sabach of PEP http://pepsf.org/ shares his FANHS 2010 collection with all of us:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aldrichphotography/sets/72157624465131325/ And watch out for the DVDs -- of the conference and of "Dance Down Memory Lane" -- available from FANHS Hampton Roads (Virginia) Chapter. Contact Edwina Bergano ebergano@cox.net for more information on the DVDs.

We'll add to these links as we move forward and continue to promote Filipino American history.

I'm ever hopeful,
~(Auntie) Joanie / Joan May / AJM / NJM

CAMP FYA @ FANHS National Conference

The Filipino Youth Activities (FYA) was an award winning youth organization catering to young Filipino Americans. Founded in 1957 in Seattle - FYA offered leisure time activities for more than 40 years. Currently, the Khordobah FYA Drill Team continues the legacy …

Camp FYA is replicated in some of the cultural and educational programs enjoyed by thousands of young Filipino and Filipina Americans. During the 2010 FANHS National Conference and on the Seattle University campus, CAMP FYA will offer an entertaining blend of activities for camp participants.

Cost: $25/child
Schedule: Thursday and Friday (July 22 & 23)
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Open for children entering kindergarten to age 10 years old. (There will be a different program for youth aged 11-17.) Space is limited to 20 campers.

· Light noontime snack will be provided.
· Sample of activities include, but not limited to: parol making, folk dance, story telling, doll making, historical fun facts, intro to Tagalog, Philippine geography, and music.


To register: e-mail Damian Cordova at campfya@hotmail.com
or call 206.721.7711

Please include the following information:
· Name and age of child
· Parent’s name and contact information (email, phone, and home address)
· Special medical needs (e.g., allergies, diet restrictions, and etc)