INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

LUNCH PROGRAM 2

COMMUNITY

INVOLVEMENTS

2

FINANCIAL REPORT 2

FRIENDS OF

KALIPUNAN

3

2017-2018 Officers

President: Rosemarie Ancheta

President– Elect:

Sarah Smith

Secretary: Socorro Morris

Treasurer: Maria Cristina

McNeal

Immediate Past President:

Vilma Packard

Current Board Members

Betty Hackett, 2016-2018

Noemi Marilim, 2016-2018

Lulu Nelson , 2018-2020

Alan Packard, 2018-2020

Michael Smith, 2017-2019

WINTER 2018- 2019

VOLUME 4, 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.

Dear Donors, Supporters and

fellow Volunteers,

Love and kindness always make

a difference. They bless the one

who gives as they bless the one

who receives. Because of your

love and kindness, Kalipunan is

able to fulfill its mission. For

two years, we were able to feed

the students at Lasien Elemen-

tary School in Badoc, Ilocos

Norte Philippines three times a

week during the school year.

This year, we added school sup-

plies to our donation to Lasien

Elementary and an electric fan to

a classroom in Ar-arusip Ele-

mentary. Our local donations this

year to Clinton Community

School District Nutrition Pro-

gram, Humility of Mary Shelter,

Kings’ Harvest, Riverbend Food

Bank and St. Pius Food Pantry

were much appreciated. We

continue to give to the Red

Cross’ Disaster Relief, serve

lunch to Habitat for Humanity,

volunteer for the John Deere

Classic and QC Go Red for

Women.

The Kalipunan volunteers’ cook-

ing was very much appreciated

at the Filipino Saints Celebration

in Clinton. We also raised funds

for our planned medical

missions.

Thank you for donating to our

biggest fundraiser, the Birdies

for Charity, my birthday and

Suki’s Facebook birthday fund-

raiser. We are very grateful.

As I hand over the presidency to

Sarah, I trust that with your con-

tinued support we will be able to

do more in the future. Again,

thank you very much and may

2019 be good to all of us.

Rosemarie M. Ancheta

President, 2017-2018

LUNCH PROGRAM CONTINUED IN 2018

Kalipunan continued to

fund the lunch program in

Lasien Elementary School

in the town of Badoc, Ilocos

Norte, Philippines. A pro-

ject that started in the begin-

ning of 2017 of outgoing

President, Rosemarie

Ancheta, the lunch program

succeeded in supplementing

nutritious meals to under-

nourished students of this

remote school village in

northern Philippines.

Meals were served three

times per week. Students

attending this school are

from food insecure families.

Kalipunan also provided

school supplies to the chil-

dren.

More photos of the project

can be found next page. Children of Lasien Elementary

during a Kalipunan-funded

lunch.

Official publication of Kalipunan-A Pilipino American Association, 501c3 charitable organization

The Kalipunan

A MESSAGE FROM THE OUTGOING PRESIDENT

Kalipunan volunteers helping

Hope at the Brick House

Fundraiser in April this year.

Balance per Books 12/31/18

$14,875.78

Funds Breakdown:

Unrestricted 8,748.28

Restricted:

School Lunch Program 61.47

Disaster Relief Fund 1,500.00

Habitat Lunches 68.18

Medical Mission Fund 4,000.00

Filipino Saints Festival 497.85

Beginning Balance

11/15/18 $17,005.78

Expenses:

Lasien Project 120.00

Humility of Mary 300.00

King’s Harvest 300.00

RiverBend Food Bank 200.00

Red Cross 1,000.00

St. Pius Food Pantry 20.00

Mailing Expenses 10.00

Total Expenses $2,130.00

Total Funds: $14,875.78

12/31/18

September, they shared Philippine cultural

values by sponsoring a Filipino Saints Day

at the Prince of Peace Parish in Clinton,

Iowa. The volunteers prepared and served

Filipino dishes, and provided historical

perspective on the lives of the holy men

considered by the Catholic Church as

saints. In November, volunteers helped

with set-up for the American Heart Asso-

ciation’s QC Go Red for Women Lunch-

eon. Additionally, Kalipunan donated

funds to the American Red Cross Disaster

Relief efforts, Clinton Community School

District Nutrition Program, Humility of

Mary and Kings’ Harvest shelters, Riv-

erbend Food Bank and St. Pius X Food

Pantry in Rock Island, Illinois.

Kalipunan is unable to provide all these

services without our valued volunteers.

Our officers and board serve in volunteer

capacities. We’re always in need of a few

good men and women on our team. Phil-

ippine heritage isn’t a requirement to

volunteer with Kalipunan– only a desire

to serve and make a difference.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS AND NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS

Kalipunan is committed in partnering with

other non-profit groups in the QC area to

serve the community. Kalipunan volun-

teers assisted the Filipino- American com-

munity’s celebration of the Sto. Nino

Child Jesus by serving and cleaning up

during the festivities in March. In April,

our volunteers helped in the Hope at the

Brick House fundraiser. Our volunteers

cooked and served lunches at the Habitat

for Humanity Davenport builds in April,

July and August. They donated their time

at the John Deere Classic in July, and in

“You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. This is how prayer works.”

- Pope Francis

THE KALIPUNAN

During a Kalipunan funded lunch in

Lasien Elementary School.

LASIEN LUNCH PROGRAM, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

PAGE 2

Top: Habitat Lunch serve in July.

Bottom: Sto. Nino Celebration.

FINANCIAL REPORT– PREPARED BY MARIA CRISTINA MCNEAL, TREASURER

Students of Lasien Elementary School

this year.

For more photos of this

project, please visit our

website at

http://kalipunanqca.com and our

Facebook page.

2018 Birdies for Charity Campaign

300 +

Dr. Oliver and Mrs. Rosemarie Ancheta

200 +

Mrs. Rosemarie Ancheta

Dr. Leslie Farolan

Mrs. Vania Wang

100 +

Dr. Glen Ancheta

Mr. Nathan Ancheta, Esq.

Mrs. Sue Ellen Bainter

Mrs. Sheillah Gentile

Mrs. Gloria Guarte

Mr. James and Mrs. Betty Hackett

Mr. Butchie Impelido

Dr. Michael and Mrs. Tereza

Mankarious

Mrs. Norminia Marilim

Dr. Eleanor Mendoza– Gonzales

Mrs. Antoinette Morency

Miss Regina Naidas

National Federation of Filipino American

Associations (NaFFAA)

Mrs. Gracia Pampolina

Miss Elizabeth Sales– Ellefson

Dr. Leo and Mrs. Susan Yason

Dr. Maria Young

50 +

Anonymous

Dr. Emmanuel and Mrs. Matilda Bautista

Dr. Lourdes Cruz

Mrs. Susan Diaz

Mr. Eduvigis Ellasos

Mrs. Mary Anne Fiel

Mr. James and Mrs. Susan Foster

Mrs. Marissa Ganaden

Mrs. Mila Guevara

Mrs. Cris Mc Neal

Mrs. Pia McEleney

Mr. Howard and Mrs. Suki Morris

Dr. Beverly Soyangco

Mr. Joel Visperas

20 +

Mrs. Mimya Andersen

Mr. Paolo Marilim

Mrs. Sonia Meria- Deutmeyer

Mrs. Mary Ann Santos

Mrs. Luningning Schwartzhoff

Mr. Giovanni Tobias

Sincere gratitude to our friends who

made our work possible this year!

Thank you so much for your support!

Our address beginning 2019:

1315 Crow Creek Road

Bettendorf, IA 52722

Phone: 563-528-4583

Our official email remains:

kalipunanqca@yahoo.com

We strive to be accurate with

each publication. If you find

any errors, please email

Vilma Packard,

The Kalipunan Editor at:

lunaflorados@gmail.com

50 +

Dr. Artemio and Mrs. Conchita Cajigal

Mrs. Prima Colburn

Mr. Larry Coverstone

Mrs. Blesilda Guerra Domingo

Mrs. Klair Ho

Mr. Rudivic Magbual

Mrs. Corazon Mariano

Mrs. Ruby Syfu Napalan

Miss Richey Joy Tubera

30 +

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Manning

Mrs. Nimia Panganiban

20 +

Mrs. Girlie Abella

Mrs. Carol Cortez

Mr. Augusto David

Mrs. Imelda Donovan

Ms. Darilyn Gaspar

Mrs. Gloria Guarte

Mr. Carl Alba Miranda

Mr. Carl Morris

Mrs. Emily Bulatao Poquiz

Mrs. Vilma Packard

Under 20

Mrs. Kathy Allen

Mrs. Debra Fish

Mrs. Agnes Stewart

Facebook

Other Gifts:

400 +

Dr. Ed and Mrs. Aida Millare

200 +

Benevity Community Impact honoring

Mr. Michael Smith

Mrs. Mary dela Cruz

100 +

Mrs. Rosemarie Ancheta

Dr. Pedro and Mrs. Jovita Atienza

Benevity Community Impact honoring

Mr. Alan Packard

Dr. Nidal and Mrs. Sana Harb

Dr. Mel and Mrs. Norminia Marilim

Mrs. Socorro Morris

Mrs. Mary Lee Pascual

“We rise by lifting others.”-

Robert Ingersoll

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Volunteers at Filipino Saints Festival.

FRIENDS OF KALIPUNAN

Left: QC Go Red for Women

Right: Filipino Saints Day

Time, Talent and Treasure

Mrs. Rosemarie Ancheta

Mrs. Betty Hackett

Ms. Alma Mariano

Mrs. Noemi Marilim

Mrs. Ma. Cristina McNeal

Mrs. Aida Millare

Mr. Howard and Mrs. Socorro

Morris

Ms. Lulu Nelson

Mr. Alan and Mrs. Vilma Packard

Drs. James and Amelia Sales

Mrs. Luningning Schwartzhoff

Mr. Michael and Mrs. Sarah

Smith

Mrs. Vania Wang

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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