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Patricia Kemp Community Centre

February 25th, 2014 | Posted by FCAV in Events - (Comments Off on Patricia Kemp Community Centre)

 

                                     Patricia Kemp Community Centre (PKCC)

The City of Vaughan has given the Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV) a chance to have a community centre at Patricia Kemp Community Centre (PKCC) located at 7894 Dufferin Street, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, L4K 1R6.

One of the conditions of the 20 year lease is for the Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan to raise the amount of $200,000 by October 31, 2014. This amount will be used to renovate, to expand and to beautify PKCC.

To date, we already have the amount of $65,000 and expect the amount to increase to $75,000 with pledges by end of March.  We also have a commitment from concerned benefactors amounting to $40,000.  However, we are in need of $85,000 more. It would be greatly appreciated if your group, association or business could commit in the amount of $5,000 as a sponsor, hosting a benefit dance or concert, selling raffle tickets, buying tickets for the gala night or simply donate to help us reach our goal.

In return, Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan will:

  • Inscribe your name or your association on the mural;
  • Issue a tax deductible receipts;
  • Recognize the benefactors, patrons, sponsors and supporters;
  • Give preference to use the community centre.

Should you choose to donate, a pledge form is available with various amounts. Please encircle the amount of your choice and send to us a cheque payable to Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan.

For more information, please contact any of the following:

Rey Tolentino:    647 504 8403, rey.tolentino@yahoo.com,

Lurvie  DeBlois:  416 669 5025, rdblois@rsgc.on.ca

Jimmy Queddeng: 416 999 4344, jimmy.queddeng@outlook.com

Linda Insigne:     416 670 4498, einsig0277@rogers.com

 

Civic Hero Award

February 5th, 2014 | Posted by FCAV in News Updates - (Comments Off on Civic Hero Award)

Civic Hero Award Presented to Erlinda Insigne

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Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and   Members of Council present the Civic Hero Award for Ward 5 to Erlinda   Insigne.

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​Feb. 4, 2014

The Civic Hero Award for Ward 5 was presented to Erlinda Insigne by Vaughan Council on Feb. 4. She was recognized for her community leadership, volunteerism and active involvement in the Filipino community and the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan.

 

“Erlinda Insigne has made outstanding contributions in support of the Filipino community in Vaughan through her passionate work as a volunteer and mentor,” said Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “Her tireless dedication to enrich civic life for others has touched many residents and inspired important partnerships, including a Friendship Agreement formed in 1997 between the City of Vaughan and Baguio City, Philippines.”

 

Mrs. Insigne is the founding director of the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan, which was created to provide assistance to Filipino-Canadians in need. The association also promotes community spirit among Filipinos and encourages participation in civic and social events. Mrs. Insigne organizes various community fundraisers and initiates partnerships with schools, community groups and other organizations.

 

She is the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee and Golden Jubilee commemorative medals for her work with the association in support of Filipino culture and values within the Filipino-Canadian community in Thornhill.

 

“Mrs. Insigne’s involvement in the Filipino community in Vaughan and her efforts to preserve Filipino culture and beliefs are an excellent example of what it means to be a civic hero,” said Ward 5 Councillor Alan Shefman. “Mrs. Insigne’s generosity and her commitment to helping others are effecting positive change in the community.”

 

The Civic Hero Award is presented annually to one resident from each of Vaughan’s five wards. The awards recognize outstanding achievement and individual contributions to the community.

 

Annual General Meeting

January 19th, 2014 | Posted by FCAV in News Updates - (Comments Off on Annual General Meeting)
Hi everyone, please note the following:

What:              Annual General Meeting
When:              Sunday, January 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Where:            Patricia Kemp Com. Centre  – gym …
Purpose:          To inform the members what is happening at Patricia Kemp Community Centre.. There is a possibility of demolition if we are unable to raise enough funds.

Thanks.
linda

Welcoming DART Team!

December 30th, 2013 | Posted by fcav in News Updates - (Comments Off on Welcoming DART Team!)

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On Thursday, December 19, various Filipino organizations and media along with Sen. Enverga Jr., MP Mark Adler and others travelled to Trenton to welcome a contingent of 315 members of Canadian Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) who spent 40 days doing humanitarian work in typhoon-ravaged areas in central Philippines.

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The DART Team did a great job in helping the victims of super typhoon Haiyan.  For the enormous tasks that the DART Team did and the generous aid that the Canadian government provided to the Philippines, not to mention the dollar-for-dollar match up, we can only speak from the bottom of our hearts to say over and over again: Thank you, Canada! Thank you, Prime Minister Harper! and Thank You, DART Team.

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Kababayan Appeal

December 27th, 2013 | Posted by fcav in Appeal to Kababayan | Donation - (Comments Off on Kababayan Appeal)

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Dear Kababayan,

We need your support!
The City of Vaughan has granted us a 20 year lease of this building with a condition to raise 200,000 within a two-year period to renovate this building.

Many do not think that the Filipino Canadian community is able to afford maintaining a community center. That we lack political strength and are disunited.
Until now, there has been no reason, cause or goal that the Filipino Canadians in Vaughan could rally to support.
Now, we are asking for your help to build and establish the Filipino Canadian Cultural Centre of Vaughan – a lasting legacy that will benefit our children and generations to come.

  • A cultural centre that will help nurture and educate future generations our our cultural traditions, our traits and the values that distinguish us and make us strong as a people.
  • A centre that would help establish a meeting place where we can gather together for family and social events.
  • A centre that would provide help, assistance and services for newcomers, the unemployed, the seniors and the youth.
  • A centre that would enable Filipino-Canadian community to cooperate and work with other community groups, government agencies and business institutions to improve our lives and contribute to the betterment of this city, this province and this great country.

Together with God’s help and our bayanihan attitude, WE CAN!

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Thank you!

Erlinda Insigne Tel. No.: (905) 881-4600 Email: fcav@rogers.com

PLEASE DONATE! All Donations are Receipted and Tax Deductible

City of Vaughan delegation visited their sister city, Baguio, for the “Penagbenga” festival.

December 24th, 2013 | Posted by fcav in News Updates - (Comments Off on City of Vaughan delegation visited their sister city, Baguio, for the “Penagbenga” festival.)

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On February 18, 2013, delegation from the City of Vaughan participated in the “Penagbenga” festival otherwise known as Flower festival.  Panagbenga is the largest festival in the region. The festival is always celebrated in February for a month. The highlight of the festivities was February 23 & 24 where the delegation participated in the street and float parade attended by over a million people.

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The Canada Trade Mission headed by Oswald Tugadi, president, Philippine Chamber of Commerce, Toronto and coordinated by Cora dela Cruz, Executive Director, Canadian-Philippine Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines were also in Baguio to explore economic opportunities between Canada and the Philippines. They also participated in the Street Parade.

The delegation from Vaughan also participated in the planting of Sister City trees, Sister City forum and the Business forum.

Overall, the Vaughan delegation and the Canada Trade Mission had a wonderful time.

Twin City Monument Sign

December 23rd, 2013 | Posted by fcav in Twin City - (Comments Off on Twin City Monument Sign)

Twin City Monument Sign in CentennialPark,Baguio City, Philippines – December 2010

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We need your support!

November 28th, 2013 | Posted by fcav in News Updates - (Comments Off on We need your support!)

Dear Kababayan,

We need your support!

The City of Vaughan has granted us a 20 year lease of this building with a condition to raise 200,000 within a two-year period to renovate this building.

Many do not think that the Filipino Canadian community is able to afford maintaining a community center. That we lack political strength and are disunited.

Until now, there has been no reason, cause or goal that the Filipino Canadians in Vaughan could rally to support.

Now, we are asking for your help to build and establish the Filipino Canadian Cultural Centre of Vaughan – a lasting legacy that will benefit our children and generations to come.

A cultural centre that will help nurture and educate future generations our our cultural traditions, our traits and the values that distinguish us and make us strong as a people.
A centre that would help establish a meeting place where we can gather together for family and social events.
A centre that would provide help, assistance and services for newcomers, the unemployed, the seniors and the youth.
A centre that would enable Filipino-Canadian community to cooperate and work with other community groups, government agencies and business institutions to improve our lives and contribute to the betterment of this city, this province and this great country.

Together with God’s help and our bayanihan attitude, WE CAN!
To donate online go to www.fcav.ca

Thank you!

Erlinda Insigne
Tel. No.: (905) 881-4600
Email: fcav@rogers.com