The Big Bend Filipino-American Association, Inc. is a 501(3)c registered non-profit organization.
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ELECTION NEWS!
The Election Committee is proud to announce the new BBFAA Leadership. We would like to recognize and thank the Election Committee for their hard work and dedication in running a fair and transparent election. We also appreciate all the BBFAA members, who submitted their votes and participated in the election. We also appreciate all of the candidates who stepped up to volunteer for the positions when the need emerged. We are proud of all of you. Now, let us together move our association forward and continue its purpose and future.
Here now comes the Final Election Result from the Election Committee:
BBFAA ELECTION RESULTS 2023:
The following are the elected Officers and Board Members of the Big Bend Filipino-American Association, Inc. after the counting of the election ballots held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 5:30 pm at the Panda Buffet, 3507 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
BBFAA Officers:
- President: Sonny Abad
- Vice President: Michelle Riley
- Secretary: Annette Gante
- Treasurer: Josephine Bass
- Auditor: Joanne Skelton
5 Elected Board Members:
1. Lally Mosley
2. Albert Foz
3. Father Alberic Lazerna
4. Nelly Guarda
5. Arneil Reyes
2 Board Members (Past Presidents):
1. Earl Campos
2. Romy Aggabao
Certified and respectfully submitted by:
The Election Committee
- Dinah Johnson – Chairman
- Sue Sparks – Co-Chairman
- Clarisse Grise – Committee Member
- David Johnson – Committee Member
- Jeannette Chancey – Committee Member
Council of Cultural Arts Grant
BBFAA has been approved to receive $1260 in Cultural Grant and $360 Marketing Grant for FY24 in COCA Grants. The Cultural Grant (City Grant) has not been finalized in which BBFAA requested $10K. We will hear more information soon as we have just submitted the FY2023 Final Grant Report.
Thank you for your support! – Click here to view the 2022 BBFAA Pista sa Nayon Patron Sponsors and Businesses/Organizations.
Pista sa Nayon – Filipino Festival
This year’s Annual 2024 Pista sa Nayon will be held at Tom Brown Park on Saturday, November 9th from 9 am to 4:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. This event is sponsored in-kind by the City of Tallahassee.
Please join us and enjoy Filipino culture!
Last year, the Annual 2023 Pista sa Nayon – Filipino Festival was held on Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. where BBFAA showcased its Filipino traditions, food, and performances. This cultural festival is sponsored by COCA grant and the City of Tallahassee. Our major sponsors included Florida Blue, Sanista, HCA Healthcare and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Special thanks to our food vendors: Acosta’s Kitchen, Murillo’s Kitchen, Eat’s Pinoy, Real Sarap, Filipiniana Cafe, Josie’s Kitchen, and Tarty’s Enterprise ETC.
October
Event: Volunteer Concession Stand Opportunity, FSU V. Clemson
- Date/Time: Saturday, October 5
- Location: FSU Stadium, Doak Campbell
- Details: BBFAA needs volunteers for the FSU Football Concession Stands. High school students over the age of 18 years can earn Bright Future Scholarship volunteer hours. Please check your availability and sign up ASAP by clicking on this link.
- Schedule: Meet at TCC to be picked up by the shuttle bus at 1:15 to 2:00 pm. Check in at Gate B at 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. 5:00 pm Concession stands open. 7:00 pm is kickoff for the game.
- Dress Code: Concession shirt provided. Black/khaki pants, shorts knee length, closed-toe shoes, clear bag policy
- Please complete the online Alcohol Training. If you have any questions, contact Lally Mosley at 850-766-0281 or Sonny Abad at 850-443-2694. Thank you for volunteering. BBFAA appreciates your hard work.
Event: October Filipino Mass
- Date/Time: Sunday, October 13, 12:30 pm
- Location: St. Louis Catholic Church, 3640 Fred George Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Details: Please join us for Filipino mass and reception after the mass. This is a potluck event.
Event: Halloween Costume Party Fundraising
- Date/Time: Friday, October 18, 7 pm to 11 pm
- Location: Elk’s Lodge
- Cost: $15/Single, $20/Couple, $30/Family
- Details: Details This is a family event. Reserve your tickets/seating by October 16. Contact Lally Mosley for more information at phone: 850-766-0281. Ticket includes: Devilicious hors d’oeuvres, Fancy costume competition, games and raffles. Youa re invited to the BBFAA Family Halloween Costume Party. Members will get a $5 discount from base ticket price. This After-Dinner event will raise funds for the Hurricane Outreach by BBFAA.
- Prizes or Recognition goes to the following categories: Best Costume (Couple), Best costume (Male), Best Costume (Female), Best Costume (Filipino Inspired). Text pictures of your Pet’s costume to 850-766-0281. Share your favorite Hors D’Oeuvres! and Click to Sign up
- Thank you for helping us with this fundraising. Hope to see you all there!
November
Event: 12th Annual Pista sa Nayon – Filipino Festival
- Date/Time: Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Location: Tom Brown Park, 443-557 Easterwood Dr., Tallahassee, FL
- Details: This event is free and open to the public. BBFAA invites everyone to join us and experience Filipino culture: Watch Filipino cultural song and dance performances; participate in the Filipino dessert contest as a judge and/or a participant; and eat Filipino food, such as lumpia (eggrolls), pancit (stir fry noodles), and halo-halo (popular Filipino dessert with a mix of ice, ice cream, sweet coconut, ube, etc…); and visit the many booths to see what food vendors, exhibitors, and business vendors have to offer.
- Support Pista sa Nayon – Filipino Festival! Be a Patron or Business Sponsor! Or apply to become a vendor for the event. We are now asking for patron and business sponsors to be featured in our Pista sa Nayon program. View and print the Pista sa Nayon Sponsor Letter and fill out the Pista sa Nayon Sponsor Form. Please submit the completed form to Event Chair Lally Mosley and Cultural Chair Michelle Riley by the deadline to be included in the program by the deadline: September 30, 2024 for Gold/Silver Sponsorship. All others, submit sponsorship by October 20, 2024.
- This event is sponsored by the City of Tallahassee.
- Date/Time: November 10, 2024, 12:30 pm
- Location: St. Louis Catholic Church, 3640 Fred George Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Details: This is a potluck event. Join us for the Filipino mass and then reception after mass.
December
Event: 2024 BBFAA Annual Christmas Party
- Date/Time: Saturday, December 14 from 6:00 pm to 11 pm
- Location: FSU Dunlap Champions Club
- Details: Details TBA. Contact Lally Mosley for more details.
Ongoing Event:
BBFAA choir
- BBFAA Choir Co-Leads: Michelle Riley and Barbara Reyes
- Location: St. Louis Catholic Church, Tallahassee, Florida
- Details: Volunteers are needed for the Tagalog Choir to support the Tagalog Mass. The choir will have scheduled practices. Please RSVP to Vice President Michelle Riley if you are interested. Please come to practice as we would love to hear your voices
Past Events
BBFAA Leadership 2023 - 2025
BBFAA Executive Council
- President Sonny Abad
- Vice President Michelle Riley
- Secretary Annette Gante
- Treasurer Josephine Bass
- Auditor Joanne Skelton
- Public Relations Officer Odyssy Pastrana
- Chairman of the Board Arneil Reyes
- Vice Chair Board Member Lally Mosley
- Board Member Romeo Aggabao (Past President)
- Board Member Earl Campos (Past President)
- Board Member Albert Foz
- Board Member Father Alberic Lazerna
- Board Member Nelly Guarda
BBFAA US Educational Grant $500
Civic Center Concession Volunteer Opportunities:
BBFAA is giving more opportunities for High school students (Age 16 and above) to receive Bright Futures Scholarship service hours by volunteering at the Civic Center Food/Snack Concessions stands during special events, basketball games and concerts. This is also an opportunity for members to start building up concession hours for a complimentary dinner at the 2024 BBFAA Christmas Party in December. Sign up at BBFAA.org or please contact Lally Mosley to volunteer at phone: 850-766-0281.
Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the BBFAA $500.00 U.S. Educational Grant!
- Marie Baes – Tallahassee State College (TSC)
- Zoe Hearns – Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)
- Anton Abad – Florida State University (FSU)
- Charlotte Alcala – Florida State University (FSU)
- Saima Khan – Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
Co-chair: Hosea Battles
BBFAA FSU Volunteer Concession
Sign up to be a BBFAA Concession Stand Volunteer
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- All volunteers must be over the age of 18 years and take a 2 hour training.
- Please meet 4 hours before kickoff. Transportation at Olive Garden.
- Dress code: Black or khaki pants/long shorts. No jeans or leggings. Non-skid shoes with covered toes and clear bag policy.
Click on the logo below to sign up as a volunteer
2024 FSU Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent |
| Monday, September 2 | FSU v. Boston College Eagles |
| Saturday, September 14 | FSU v. Memphis Tigers |
| Saturday, September 21 | FSU v. California Golden Bears |
| Saturday, October 5 | FSU v. Clemson Tigers |
| Saturday, November 2 | FSU v. North Carolina Tarheels |
| Saturday, November 23 | FSU v. Charleston Southern Buccaneers |
| Saturday, November 30 | FSU v. Florida Gators |