An Electronic Message from Father Reynie Paraon of Quezon

An Electronic Message from Father Reynie Paraon of Quezon:

dear toni & galing foundation benefactors:

The Mother of Perpetual Help Parish Family would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and everyone of you. We hope that our parish will always be the part and one of the beneficiaries of your generous foundation especially the young ones. Ang pinadala nyo pong balikbayan box na puno ng mga damit, laruan, pagkain at mga books ay pinamahagi namin sa mga batang araw-araw ay nag-aalay ng mga bulaklak during this month of May. I'll send you some pictures of these gift-giving later. And since new school year is fast approaching, nakakahiya man, muli po kaming umaasa na kami ay inyong bibigyan ng mga pwedeng magamit ng mga batang mahihirap sa kanilang pagpasok sa paaralan.

I'll keep in touch with you & again thank you very much for including my parish in your foundation. Rest assure my prayers and Holy Masses for your family and to the members & supporters of your foundation. God Bless & Regards!

Fr. John Reynie O. Paraon

PG Box 30 & 31 Shipped on May 16, 2007

May 16, 2007

Galing Foundation, Inc. shipps PG Box #s 30 & 31 to Lucban, Quezon containing encyclopedias, children's books and dictionaries.

COMMUNITY INVITED TO A PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE CELBRATION:

Galing Foundation, Inc.
1050 Wilde Run Court
Roswell, GA 30075
www.galingfoundation.com


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2007

Toni Daya-Luetgers
Phone: 770 410-7653
tonidaya@tonidaya.com



COMMUNITY INVITED TO A PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE CELBRATION:
“BALL O’ FUN”

A Family Sport & Music Event to Benefit Indigent Children in the Philippines
through a Book and School Supply Drive


The Galing Foundation, Inc. announces “Ball O’ Fun,” a Philippine independence celebration to benefit indigent Filipino children in the Mindanao area. The charitable event will be held on Saturday, June 16 from noon until 4 pm at the Alpharetta Community Center, located at 175 Roswell Street, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Admission is free but attendees are asked to donate new and gently used children’s books, English pocket size dictionaries, and school supplies.

Attendees will enjoy Filipino food by I&M and Mabuhay Catering, volleyball and basketball clinics for kids, face painting and a karaoke showcase. Highlights of the event will include live performances by various Filipino American vocal artists including Asian American Idol Christine Joy, Christian singer songwriter Faith Ward and other local Filipino talents.

“Knowing there are children in other parts of the world who are less fortunate makes you realize how lucky we are to have what we have in the states. We should always give back to our community,” said Joy.

Children attending the event will also get a chance to meet Arjho Carino-Turner, a member of the Blaan Tribe, who will provide an interactive segment about the lives of the Blaan and Tboli tribes, the indigenous people of the island of Mindanao. She will contrast the tribes’ cultural and educational challenges compared with the way of life for most children in Atlanta.

“Students go on foot for approximately two to three hours crossing mountains and several rivers just to get to school. Some students go barefoot because they simply could not afford a pair of flip flops,” said Turner.

The Galing Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit whose mission is to provide books to public libraries and school supplies to indigent children. Toni Daya-Luetgers, a native of the Philippines and an award-winning artist/producer, founded the organization in 2005. For more information about the Galing Foundation, Inc., to sponsor this event or volunteer, please visit www.galingfoundation.com. To learn more about events in the Filipino community, please visit www.accessphilippineatlanta.com.


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A Great Evening of Fellowship & Love

A Great Evening of Fellowship & Love


As our way of saying thank you, Galing Foundation, Inc. invites you to "A Great Evening of Fellowship & Love"

Tuesday, May 22
Cross of Life Lutheran Church
1000 Hembree Road
Roswell, GA 30075
6-8:30pm

7:30pm Program:
* GFI Presentation "Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow for Filipino indigent children"
* Who are the indigent children of the Blaan & Tboli Tribes in Mindanao

Plus: Meet our Partners in the Community:

Social Security Administration "Medicare Part D"
and
Center for Pan Asian Community Services

Sample some Filipino Food catered by Mabuhay starting at 6PM
All are welcome.

RSVP is Required.

For more information, please call us at 770 410-7653

Photos from Galing Children of Lucban

Galing Foundation, Inc. photos taken last April 2007

Batang Galing of Lucban, Quezon under the care of Velma Daya & Malou Evasco

A Receipt from Barangay Captains of Lucban, Quezon for Cross of Life Endowment Fund donation

GFI distributed basketball to each barangay donated by Cross of Life Lutheran Church Endowment Fund

A Receipt from Barangay 6 of Lucban, Quezon Children's Library

A Letter of Thanks from Paaralang Sekondarya ng Lucban

A Letter of Thanks from Sarong Bangui of Georgia

A Letter of Thanks from Mulanay, Quezon

GFI Summer Program Development for Filipino Children

Announcement:


Galing Foundation, Inc. seeks your suggestion re: Summer 07 Children's Program

Please email to us the program which your family would be interested in.

Tagalog Lessons
History Lessons
Cooking Lessons
Art Lessons
Singing Lessons
Sport Events
Organized Play Time
Guided Tour around Atlanta
Also, do include:

1. Name
2. Date of Birth
3. City of Residence


Parents & Teachers

____Sign me up as a VOLUNTEER

Contact tonidaya@tonidaya.com or call 770 410-7653

Galing Box 28 & 29 Shipped for Lucban, Quezon

March 4, 2007 Galing Foundation, Inc. shipped GFI box #28 & 29 to Lucban, Quezon.

Many thanks to our donors:
Bridgeway Christian Academy
Ms. Becky Brotoloni
Atty. Mai P. Hecht
Kaley Hecht
Lauren & Melissa Luetgers
Monlu Forwarders
Manila Mart

A Big Thank You to Bridgeway Christian Academy

Galing Foundation, Inc. wishes to thank Bridgeway Christian Academy of Alpharetta, GA for the donation of Britannica Encyclopedia on March 2, 2007.

Bridgeway Christian Academy http://www.bcalions.com/

This donation was made possible by:
Ms. Becky Brotoloni and Atty. Mai P. Hecht

GFI plans to donate these books to Southern Luzon Polytechnic University in Lucban, Quezon.

PEL- 2 Proposal

Altobeli's Dinner Benefit Show raised $1, 200.00

Alpharetta, GA

February 15, 2007 - Al Bashir of Altobeli's presented $1,200, representing the funds raised from the Feb. 8 Dinner Benefit Show by artists Toni Daya-Luetgers (not in photo), Randy Barnes, Christine Joy, Katie Zimmerman & Toni Nardiello (not in photo).

A BIG THANK YOU to ALL GALING (great) PARTNERS, guests & donors:

Ces & Tony Alberto, Virgie Baccay, Randy Barnes, Al Bashir, Altobeli's staff & management, Joy Bautista & Co., Vladimir & Lenie Bilan, Bobbie Brooks, Michael & Melinda DeChavez Caruso, Aurora Culverhouse, Joe & Nori Clark, Ardis Coe, Lehnie Estacio, Eva, Mai & Phil Hecht, Alicia Hight, Mylene Pangilinan-Hill, Christine Joy, William Korner, Scott Luetgers, Dave & Mary Maxwell, Linda Milazzo, Liz Morales, John & Ellen Nardiello & family, Toni Nardiello, Roger & Helena Olivares, Pie, Grace & Hisham Ragheb, Mommy Ragheb, Bill & Jeannie Ray, Dr. Umpon & Varinee Sangmalee, Dennis & Joy Sison, Selena Tandoc, Nini & Koko Trinidad, Esther & Chuck Wilson, Andy & Kyna Zimmerman & family, Katie Zimmerman.

Galing Foundation, Inc. is a non profit charitable foundation focused on helping Filipino indigent children's education.

For more information, please visit http://www.galingfoundation.com

Galing Foundation, Inc. Thanks Fox Theater

January 18, 2007


Mr. Jamie Vossmeier
Director of Group Sales & Subscription
The Fox Theater
660 Peachtree Street N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30308


Re: Donation


Dear Mr. Vossmeier:

Thank you for your generous donation of $717.00 to Galing Foundation, Inc. in support of the Filipino indigent children.

Thanks to financial support from partners like you, we are able to continue to ship all collected (new and gently used) educational materials to impoverished areas in the Philippines.

Thanks again for your support!
Sincerely,


Toni Daya-Luetgers
Executive Director

Fox Theater donates to Galing Foundation, Inc.

Many thanks to Fox Theater for donating to Galing Foundation, Inc. the amount of $717.00. 100% of the funds will be used to assist in promoting english literacy among Filipino indigent children according to Executive Director, Toni Daya-Luetgers.

The Fox Theater in Atlanta hosts series of International events including the Philippine Bayanihan Dance Company held last Nov. 11, 2006.

For more information, please visit www.galingfoundation.com

Galing Box 27 on its way to Mulanay, Quezon c/o Fr. Reynie Paraon

January 3, 2007

Doraville, GA

Galing Foundation, Inc. shipped its Galing Box #27 (www.monluusa.com invoice no. 60182) via Manila Mart, donating clothings and educational supplies to the children of Mother of Perpetual Help Parish Bario Sumangonson Mulanay, Quezon c/o Fr. Reynie Paraon

Thank you to donors, Sonya Mc Ray, Annalee Carter, Lauren & Melissa Luetgers.

Nov. 11 A Taste of Manila Event raised $498

December 7, 2006

A Taste of Manila, Treasurer Roni Buenaventura turned in its fundraising summary report. A total of $498 was raised. Galing Foundation, Inc. acknowledges donations from:

1. Ace Brokers $100
2. Steve Gray $20
3. Jenny Evans $15
4. Marilyn Doromal $29
5. Roni Buenaventura $20
6. Ingrid Rivas $50
7. Doddy Ward $50
8. Roger Olivares $50
9. Sachi Koto Communications $100
10. Collection from Holy Mass by Father Reynie Paraon $64

Galing Foundation at Philippine Night by MBT's "The Nutcracker"

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre's
The Nutcracker
2006 - 2007 Season
Location: Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
11340 Woodstock Road
Roswell, Georgia 30075


Production: Philippine Night at "The Nutcracker"
Dates: December 15th at 7:30 pm

Tickets: Adult tickets - $18
Children and Senior Tickets - $15
Tickets and directions available on-line visit: http://metropolitanballet.org/nutcracker.htm
All My Events @ TicketLeap.com
Tickets will be on sale NOW

Galing Foundation, Inc. will be on site to accept donations of children's school supplies for Filipino indigent children in Quezon.

A Galing Philippine Night at the Fox

Visit our photo gallery:


http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/tluetgers/Filipino/BayanihanatFox


Ray Donato wrote:

Thank you for a magnificent reception for the guests at the
reception last night at the Fox theatre for the Bayanihan dance
troupe. The Georgia Welcome Committee organized by Ms. Luetgers and
Ms. Barredo was superb including all the volunteers that
participated. I also want to thank all the sponsors of the event
which showed solidarity among our Fil-Am groups. I also want to
thank the many presidents of all the organizations that assisted in
the success of the event. The Fox was almost full and many of the
Consular Corps representatives were there including the Dean of the
Consular Corps.
With my best wishes,
R. Donato
Honorary Consul General
Philippines.

Welcome Committee:

Fund Raising: Didi O'Connor, Roni Buenaventura & Jim Hiett
Food & Beverage: Beth Villanueva & Elsie Vidanes
Beauty Queens: Lolit Elliot
Exhibits & Displays: Roger Olivares
Children's Activity: Galing Foundation, Inc.
Kayumanggi Choral Group: Alex Pascual & Ed Villanueva
Administrative, Support, Sales & Marketing: Ces Alberto
Fox & Filipino Community Co-Liasons: Ms. Maniya Barredo & Toni Daya-
Luetgers

WELCOME RECEPTION DONORS:


Philippine Honorary Consul General
ACE Broker Cris Borja
ALSTON + Bird Sarah Hawk
Charles & Meiling Shackleton
Dr. Metty Pellicer
Fame Cargo International Ernie & Linda Agustin
Fil-Am Jim Hiett
Federation/FPOAG Marilyn Doromal
Harry Norman, REALTORS Didi O'Connor
Manila Mart Engielo Gustilo
PACCGA Adrian Teodor
PACG Dr. Mike Tan
PAMAG Marilyn Beltran
PNG Anita Granada
REMAX/ Integrity Ellen Nardiello
Saranai Club Dely King
Sarong Bangui Gany Compingbutra
Yakiniku Restaurant Ador Aguilar

Thank You Galing Kids & Parents

On behalf of our Children's Program Director, Ms. Meliza Babia and our "Titas" who helped with the program. Thank you for sharing your children with us.
Here's the partial LIST of kids & parents:

1. Tony Suarez
2. Daniel Suarez
3. c/o Anna McCarthy
4. c/o Anna McCarthy
5. c/o Anna McCarthy
6. Joshua Tierra
7. Joseph Tierra
8. James Tierra
9. Margaret Babia
10. Ann Felicia Sinsuan
11. Gabriel Rivas
12. Jacob Rivas
13. Lanah Jose
14. RJ Jose
15. Lauren Leutgers
16. Melissa Leutgers
17. Steve Gray
18. Evelyn Gray

A Taste of Manila

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

A frizzly fall breeze and modest drizzles on a Saturday
afternoon didn't stop Galing Foundation's enthusiasm
to send a message of love to our young citizens
and the Fil-Am community.
The well-prep Kid's program preluded by a Liturgical
celebration with Rev.Fr. J.Reynie Paraon defines the
wisdom and spiritual grassroots of Philippine Americans
in Georgia. C.O.N.C.E.R.N, indeed, as his message of
"love your neighbor" poured generously even to the littliest
ones. Couldn't be prouder....
Galing's goal of literacy bridged us between two countries
across the miles reaching each other's hand to bond and
be a part of a cause to belong.
The children responded enthusiastically to the teachers'
pedagogical prowess and that is what this event is all about...
About our children who will shape the future of two countries
bonded by faith, affinity, roots, and by determination to inherit
a culture like no other.
Again, an honor to be invited, a pleasure to be with the "best"
FilAm kids, and their young parents whose effort to make a
difference was proded by a meaningful afternoon we will never
forget.
All these, because of the Filipino Veterans who opened the
door to stride for American dreams by shedding blood saving
world peace and democracy for us.
Congratulations PANIG for bringing us to the table of e-barangays.
Congratulations Galing for being literacy nurturing Georgians.
Greater Atlanta's LIteracy through Networking Georgians
Foundation, we salute your heroism touching the lives of our
children here and across the miles.
Marilyn
www.kmtlc2000.com



KUDOS!!!!

For Photos, click here:




"Holy Mass" by Rev. Reynie Paraon & Ms. Marilyn Doromal

Music by Ms. Virgie Baccay & Ms. Toni Nardiello

Children's Educational Program by Meliza Babia, assisted by Titas....Simonet, Zhay, Tina, Joanne, Babia Family, Rivas Family, Maricar Macatula & family, Jennifer Gustilo & family, et al.

Tasty Filipino Food by Ingrid Rivas & Mabuhay Dollar Plus and Variety Store (owned & operated by Ces & Tony Alberto)

Jewels from the Philippines by DSW Collections

Book authors Jenny Evans, Roger Olivares & Marilyn Doromal

Beauty Products by Banjie Sta. Maria of Mary Kay

Volunteer Committee Chairs & Staff: Ces Alberto, Mylene Pangilinan, Tony Alberto, Roni Buenaventura, Soli Nicolson etc.....

Donors:
Gemma Neumann of Taste of Entertaining, Cris Borja of ACE Brokers, Anne McCarthy, Sachi Koto of SK Communications, Luisa Godbold, an AVON Distributor

Special thanks to...
Didi O' Connor, Lehnie Estacio, Alex & Mae Pascual, Oscar de la Cruz & family, Conrad Gutlay, Dr. Mike Tan

Guests:
1. Steve Parrado
2. Maricar Macatula & family
3. Oscar dela Cruz & family
4. Virgie Baccay
5. Celine Alcala
6. Katrina Alcala
7. Doddy Ward
8. Jenny Evans
9. Gary Evans
10. Rev. Fr. John Reynie O. Paraon
11. Medel Macatula
12. Renel Babia
13. Marilyn Doromal
14. Edgar Alejado
15. Ingrid Rivas & family
16. Mylene Pangilinan
17. Edgar Alan Sinsuan & family
18. Laura Moon
19. Luisa Moon
20. Soli Nicolson & family
21. Joy Escueta
22. Annalee McCarthy & family
23. Chocho Foley
24. Joe Egipto
25. Joannes Kirtley & family
26. Linda Milazzo & Mother Caroline
27. Didi O'Connor
28. Mike Tan
29. Cris & Lolit Borja
30. Gladys & Derek Piper
31. Walter & Mary Lewis
32. Ray Marino & family
33. Liz Whaley
34. Anne Reyes
35. Joma Reyes
36. Rebecca Livingston
37. Malu Tungol
38. Beth Broussard
39. Catheryn Salibay
40. Catherine Binuya
41. Nicolas Muot
42. Jose Gabriel Tungol
43. Jennifer Gustilo
44. Lauren Luetgers
45. Roman Palanca
46. Jana Hawkins
47. Jonas
48. Lindsay Hawkins
50. Taylor Garner
51. Alan Moster & family