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
March
Event: BBFAA General Assembly
- Date/Time: Saturday, March 24, 2024 from 11 am to 2 pm
- Location: Parish Hall at the St. Louis Catholic Church, 3640 Fred George Rd.
- Details: Please join us for the BBFAA General Assembly Meeting to talk about the upcoming events for BBFAA and the Annual budget.
- This is a brunch potluck event, please share your favorite dish and Click here to sign up to bring a dish.
Event: Visita Iglesia
- Date/Time: Friday, March 29, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church,
Good Shepherd Catholic Church,
St. Louis Catholic Church. - A Filipino religious cultural practice started by BBFAA in Tallahassee is the Visita Iglesia. This would mark the third year!
- If interested, Click Here to sign up to participate.
April
Event: April Filipino Mass
- Date/Time: Sunday, April 14th @ 12:30 PM
- Location: St. Louis Catholic Church, Tallahassee, FL 32311
- Details: Our religious celebration will be celebrated by Fr. Alberic Lazerna. We are grateful to him and the St. Louis Parish for hosting a Filipino Mass. We thank our BBFAA Choir directed by Barbara Reyes for providing the Filipino Church Music for the Mass. A Fellowship Lunch will follow at the Parish Hall. We encourage everyone to share their best dish.
- Click here to sign up for the potluck
Ongoing Event
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 2021 - 2023
- President Sonny Abad
- Vice President Michelle Riley
- Secretary Nelly Guarda
- Treasurer Elvie Edens
- Auditor Dinah Johnson
- Public Relations Officer Clarisse Grise
Board of Directors
- Chairman of the Board Mafe Brooks
- Vice Chair Board Member Ed Acoff
- Board Member Romeo Aggabao (Past President)
- Board Member Earl Campos (Past President)
- Board Member Lally Mosley
- Board Member Alice Cruz
- Board Member Jun Agbunag
BBFAA Members are welcome to attend the Executive Meeting held each month. Location TBA. Contact any Officer/Board member for more information.
BBFAA US Educational Grant $500
The BBFAA Volunteer Student Service Award is currently active for the Fall Football Season. High school seniors and college students, who volunteer the most hours at the FSU Concession Stands, will be awarded a $500 US Educational Grant. Please contact Lally Mosley to volunteer at phone: 850-766-0281.
Jason Munoz received this award for volunteering the most hours at the FSU concession stands in 2022. BBFAA is thankful for his service.
Essay Contest Winners:
Christopher “Justin” Salvador (Winning Essay)
Marc Guarda
Zoe Brammer
Anton Abad
TikTok Video Winner:
Rafael Guarda
@rmcguarda My TikTok entry for the 2023-2024 Pilar Hinchcliffe Educational Grant. In this video, I will try to educate you on the traits, values, and culture of the Philippines with a comedic twist. Through performing arts and skits demonstrated throughout this video, I hope I can exemplify one very good Filipino trait, and that is spreading humor and positivity. Through comedy I hope to show you that education is POWER and that we treasure our familial relationships. #BBFAA2023 ♬ original sound – rmcguarda
Chair: Mrs. Dinah Johnson, Ed.S., MPA, email: djohnson3333@comcast.net
Co-Chair: Virginia Cardenas, DNP, FNP, APRN-C, PMHNP-BC, Doctor of Nursing Practice
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
2023 FSU Football Schedule
Date | Opponent |
Saturday, September 9 | FSU v. Southern Miss Golden Eagles |
Saturday, October 7 | FSU v. Virginia Tech Hokies |
Saturday, October 14 | FSU v. Syracuse Orange |
Saturday, October 21 | FSU v. Wake Forest Demon Deacons |
Saturday, November 11 | FSU v. Miami Hurricanes |
Saturday, November 18 | FSU v. North Alabama Lions |