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
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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

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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!!!!

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"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

Galing Box #26 is on its way to Lucban, Quezon

Monday, October 16, 2006

Galing Foundation, Inc. ships its 26th Balikbayan box to donate new and gently used clothing, children's shoes, books, school supplies and toys.

Many thanks to:
Sonya Mc Ray - Reader's Digest & magazines for kids
Racquel Rimpola - children's books
Families of Crabapple Montessori - "Baby Einstein" videos & school supplies
Burger King - 140 brand new, individually wrapped Star War toys
Ana Carter - children's clothing
Melissa & Lauren Luetgers - children's clothing

Special thanks to:
Brian Burtnik of Manila Mart
Tony Alberto of Mabuhay Dollar & Variety Store

For more information, please contact: tonidaya@yahoo.com
or visit www.galingfoundation.com

"A Taste of Manila" brings to you the author of the book "Gaya's Gift"

Saturday, November 11 at Edenwilde Clubhouse

"A Taste of Manila" brings to you the author of the book "Gaya's Gift"



Jennifer Evans is a freelance writer with a deep desire to use this gift to the glory of God. For about 10 years, she worked as a literacy specialist in the Philippines. During that time she spent her spare time writing. She finished a women's Bible study which has been used throughout that country entitled "Diamonds in the Rough, Jewels in the Making." In 2002, one of her children’s stories, "Gaya’s Gift," was published there in diglot (English/Tagalog). She has also written newspaper articles for one of Manila’s nationally distributed newspapers, The Philippine Star, and done many in-house articles for publications of the mission organization with which she was serving. She had opportunities to write curriculum to get vernacular storybooks and Scripture into use in public schools in the Philippines. She has also written motivational and promotional materials.



Jennifer has a B.A. in Christian Missions, an M.A. in Liberal Arts with a concentration in education, and other graduate work in linguistics and literacy. She has been a ghost-writer for administrative correspondence and for personal newsletters. In her personal journals, she enjoys writing poetry and has also written some fiction short stories. She has completed six biographical stories (one of which is under consideration currently for publication) and continues work on her own autobiography. She recently submitted her first non-fiction book for publication.



Jennifer and her husband, Gary, live in Canon, Georgia.

Banahaw Community seeks donation of children's books & school supplies

Banahaw Community seeks donation of children's books & school supplies.

We are making an appeal to schools, libraries and churches to donate their gently used books to Banahaw Community's public library located in Lucban, Quezon.

See email below:

***************

Dear Toni,

Thank you for responding to my email, among the educational resource materials available Banahaw Community Development Center are books for pre-schoolers, elementary, high and college such as English, Social Studies, Social Science, Story Books and reading materials on children's rights.

Banahaw Community programs and projects are as follows;

1. Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood Skills Program for parents and out of
school youth which includes provision of agricultural and skills trainings,
capital and technical assistance.

2. Children and Youth Development and Empowerment Program which includes;
a. Child development activities includes child tutoring, art and painting, theater arts,
value formation, team building, leadership training, and socialization activity
for Under Five Children such as educational games. One of the objectives of
the child development activity is for the children to become sociable,
increase awareness on different issues for children and build leadership
among them and enhance different talents and skills on their chosen field
of interest.
b. Child Friendly School and Community Project - includes partnership with
Local Government Units (LGUs), Department of Education (DepEd) and
Yakap sa Kaunlarang ng Bata, Inc. (a federation of parents association
in Southern Luzon). Establishing the CFSC demands that a number of
issues be addressed through an integrated approach. The objective is to
develop a system of quality components, quality learners, quality content,
quality teaching - learning processes, quality learning environment and
quality learning outcomes.
c. Bukluran Project binding together the family within a cell or group of
8 to 10 families meet to talk about issues and concern of the group and
the possible solution. Capacity building activities such as value formation,
livelihood, non-formal education, medical were also provided for their spiritual,
mental, moral, physical and cognitive development.

Among the needed educational materials of the center are the following; educational toys for under five children, flash cards, coloring books, art and paiting materials, world maps and globes, encyclopedia, dictionaries, books for Natural Science, Health, Religion, English, Music, Arts and Science, Social Science, Social Studies, and Children's Books, educational videos or films and educational music for children, youth and parents.

There are 620 children/families enrolled in Banahaw Community.

The role of the CCF - Philippines is to assist the federation find ways how child's poverty could be minimized or eliminated and assists the federation for partnership with other agencies, mobilize resources and mobilize the parents, youth and children to handle such programs and projects for sustainability.

Thank you and our warm regards!

HUBERT D. PAR
CCF- Philippines

Galing Photos: September 23 Distribution

Lucban, Quezon

September 23, 2006 Galing Foundation, Inc. headed by Ms. Velma Daya distributes school supplies to children. All items were donations from the Atlanta community.

We wish to thank our Galing September Donors

We wish to thank our Galing September Donors:

1. Paula Bransky & Crabapple Montessori Families - books, Baby Einstein videos, shoes & clothings
2. Annalee Carter - books & clothings
3. Cynthia Richards - books & clothings
4. Burger King - 140 pieces of individually wrapped toys
5. Pam Peterman - check $20

We welcome donations of children's books and school supplies. We also accept monetary donations to help us pay for shipping cost.

Galing Foundation, Inc. is a charitable non profit organization. We are an all-volunteer corporation. We believe in investing in Filipino children's education and building community partnerships.

Education is the key to Philippines' success.

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

Working List of Libraries in Lucban

LIST OF LIBRARIES IN LUCBAN:
Report by: Reysa Daya

SLPC COLLEGE LIBRARY
SLPC COMPOUND,QUEZON AVE.
LUCBAN,QUEZON
LIBRARIAN: MRS.GILLIAN PORTIA DIMARANAN
TEL. NO. 042 5407468
E-MAIL: gillian_portia @yahoo.com

LUCBAN ACADEMY
QUEZON AVE. LUCBAN,QUEZON
LIBRARIAN: MR. LOUIE ARCEO
TEL.NO.:042 5403200
E-MAIL: la_60th@yahoo.com

PAARALANG ELEMENTARYA NG LUCBAN
A. RACELIS AVE. LUCBAN,QUEZON
LIBRARIAN: MRS.ARQUILLA
TEL.NO.:042 5407764

PAARALANG SEKONDARYA NG LUCBAN
BO.ALILIW LUCBAN, QUEZON
LIBRARIAN: MRS. ADORATION ABUY
TEL.NO.: 042 5408724

September 17, 2006 GFI Boxes 24 & 25 shipped

September 17, 2006

Doraville, GA
GFI Boxes 24 & 25 shipped via Manila Mart. Shipment can be traced online at http://www.monluusa.com, enter invoice number 58487.

Many thanks to:
Scott Luetgers
Manila Mart
Monlu Forwarders
Paula Bransky & Crabapple Montessori Families
Sherry Wiltshire & Bridgeway Christian Academy
Atty. Mai Hecht

Galing Lucban sends its latest photo

September 17, 2006

Velma Daya, Galing Lucban Director sends its latest photo with donations from Atlanta prior to distribution. In photo are Velma Daya, Reysa & Christon Daya and Malou Evasco, Barangay 6 Education Committee.

Galing Foundation, Inc. brings "A Taste of Manila" in Roswell, GA

(Toni Daya-Luetgers, Ces Alberto, Ana Blackburn, Gemma Neumann & Joy Sison)

Sept. 12, 2006
J.W. Mariott in Buckhead
Filipino American Atlanta ladies met to plan Galing Foundation, Inc.'s 1st annual fund raising event.

"A Taste of Manila" in Roswell, a Fall Charity Event to raise money to cover the cost of shipping books and school supplies donated by local schools, libraries and individuals to benefit Filipino indigent children.

Date: SATURDAY, November 11, 2006
Time: 3PM-7PM
Venue: Edenwilde Clubhouse in Roswell

Food * Educational & Cultural Activities for Kids * Live Entertainment * Auction * Manila "Pop" Culture * Arts & Crafts * Demonstration *

For inquiries:

Mabuhay Dollar Plus & Variety Store c/o Ces Alberto - ces.alberto@comcast.net (Vendor Committee)
Assist 2 Sell c/o Ana Blackburn - realtor_ana@msn.com (Auction/Donor Committee)
A Taste of Home Entertainment c/o Gemma Neumann - gneumann@bellsouth.net

Vendors, Sponsorship, Donors, Volunteer opportunities are available.

Please come and join us.

Photo Gallery:
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/tluetgers/Galingfoundationinc/GalingFoundation
Blog Journal:
http://projectgaling.blogspot.com/2006/09/km-tlc-2000-donates-to-galing.html

Southern Luzon Polytechnic College sends its thanks to GFI

Southern Luzon Polytechnic College sends its thanks to GFI

September 13, 2006

Dr. Cecilia N. Gascon, College President of SLPC (Southern Luzon Polytechnic College) sends a letter of acknowledgment and thanks to Galing Foundation, Inc. in a letter today for donated english language arts books and audio casette tapes.

Educational materials were donated by Friends of Roswell Library.

Special thanks to Filipino Community of Atlanta, Queen of Angels, Crabapple Montessori and Cross of Life Lutheran Church

Crabapple Montessori donates to Galing Foundation, Inc.

Alpharetta, Georgia
September 14, 2006

Families of Crabapple Montessori donates children's books to Galing Foundation, Inc.
Many thanks to Ms. Paula Bransky for her assistance in promoting our efforts to provide educational materials to public schools in Quezon, Philippines.

K&M TLC 2000 donates to Galing Foundation, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia

September 12, 2006

Galing Foundation, Inc. receive a box of children's books, clothings & school supplies from K&M TLC 2000 Learning Center.

Many thanks to:
Ms. Marilyn Doromal, Owner

Special thanks to:
Ces Alberto
Eric Mojica

Bridgeway Christian Acedemy donates to Galing Foundation, Inc.

Alpharetta, Georgia

September 8, 2006
Bridgeway Christian Acedemy donates to Galing Foundation, Inc. A several boxes of Beka Books and various children's books.

BCA is located
4755 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005


Many thanks to:
Sherry Wiltshire, Principal
Wendy Sullivan, Development Director
Atty. Mai Hecht

Parishoners of Cross of Life Donates Books to Galing Foundation, Inc.

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 Parishoners of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Donate children's books to Galing Foundation, Inc.

A big thank you to Pastor Noel Anderson, Nancy Mapes and members of Cross of Life Lutheran Church.

Galing Box 23 shipped on August 20, 2006

Galing Box #23 was shipped last Sunday, August 20, 2006

A big thank you to....
Monlu Forwarders
Manila Mart
Lauren Luetgers
Melissa Luetgers
Annalee Carter
Paula Bransky of Crabapple Montessori
Beth Hargrave of Cross of Life Lutheran Church

Galing Foundation, Inc. 2005-2006

Galing Foundation, Inc. 2005-2006 Donation Report:

As of June 23, 2006, GFI has shipped 22 balikbayan boxes. These are books, clothing, school supplies, personal care products and staple food.

All donations are from community members of Greater Atlanta and Columbus, GA. to benefit the indigent children of Barangay 6 of Lucban, Quezon.