Youngsters Unite!

Waikato Filipino Assocation is proud to host the first ever gathering of Kiwi-Pinoy youths in Hamilton.
Event : Filipino-Kiwi Youth Fest 07
Date : August 25, 2007
Time : 1:00pm-6:00pm
Place : St. Andrews Presbyterian Hall

If you are 13-18 yrs of age and you are keen to meet new friends or simply want to do something exciting on a dull weekend... then you are invited to attend this fun-filled event. Hope to see you there!

Please bring $3 to cover costs for the venue and prizes. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

For details, you may contact :
Ate Kim(Perry) or Ate Jenny(Turingan)

WFA Sports Update

WFA Sports' update....

We have all been busy, we hardly had the time to update everyone with what's been happening in our WFA sports' arena....

* WFA Men's basketball team for Rotorua 2007 - Tryouts are on-going at Uni Rec (Gate 1 - Knighton Road) on Fridays from 6pm sharp. Contact Rene Gorteza or Rommel Borda

* WFA Badminton - we had two male entries at the local Hamilton ethnic tournament. They played last Saturday, I believe it was a one-win, one-loss accomplished. Great efforts for Randy and Simbad! Games are held every Saturday at Dey St. There's also a regular practise at Dey St Badminton hall, contact Jenny Turingan for more info.

* WFA Volleyball (Mixed) - Our team has been playing for awhile at (another local) winter Social league and they have been playing awesome(ly)! considering its a newly-formed team! We currently have a 3-0 (win-loss)!! Go Pinoy!! Games are at Te Rapa Sportsdome, Church St (745pm Mondays). Contact Aljun Gorteza or Noel Magsino

* WFA Boy's Under-17 basketball team for Rotorua 2007 - Practise are on Fridays 530pm (either AgResearch gym, Ruakura or St. John's College, Hillcrest Road). We are still looking for players on this roster. One has to be under-17 yrs old on Oct 20-21 of this year. Strict compliance required. Contact Tony de Vega, Aljun Gorteza or PJ Regor

* WFA Ten-Pin Bowling - our all female team has been practising continuously at Sky Casino, Victoria St. They are still looking for their "thorn amongst the roses". If you are keen and averaging 200-above/ per game (hee!), they'd like to hear from you! Contact Jo McEwen or Mel Hanley

* WFA Darts - the "boys" have been competing at two local tournaments, Thursdays at Ohaupo Club and Fridays at Hamilton Workingmen's, Frankton. There's a $4-entry fee and if you win, you get to take home a meat pack! If you are interested, contact Mark Duran or Karl Turingan. Melo, Noel M and Jett are also in this bull's-eye team. :)

* WFA Tennis - Leon and the rest of the boys would like you to join them at their regular practises at the University (open) tennis courts, Silverdale Road. Contact Aljun G or Jenny T.

Whooa! Are we full-on or what, I bet I have missed some other WFA sports' activities happening at the moment...but I'm sure our ever-hardworking WFA Sports' co-ordinators (Rene G and Aljun) will do the addendum to this....

To all yous...maraming salamat and keep it up! Be proud you're Pinoy!

Labour Weekend 2008 in Hamilton

Email from NZ Federation of Filipino Associations, Societies and Clubs Inc to its members

Dated: 16 July 2007

Hi Everyone,

I know that we are still getting ready for the reunion this year in Rotorua. But just so that we can all plan ahead - next year's reunion will be in Hamilton and it will be hosted by the Waikato Filipino Association under the leadership of their new Chairperson - Jun Valencia.

Hamilton is now getting ready to host the event and as always we ask all members to give them all the support they need.

Thanks and regards,
Bles Sutherland
FFASCNZ Treasurer

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WFA Chairperson's note:

Pls pass info/ spread the news. We need all hands on board to make it happen for the Hamilton Kiwi- Pinoy community.

WFA officers have completed the initial planning stage (groundworks), we have partly formed the working committee for this project. Nominations and volunteers are still open, pls contact me or any of the WFA officers/ committee members if you are interested.

We would like to hear from you if you have experience or skills in anyof the following:
* Project Management skills/ experience
* Publishing Souvenir Programs
* Organising Accommodations
* Organising Beauty Pageants
* Project promotional skills
* Sports Committee/ Co-ordinators - officials, refereeing, etc.
* Funding Applications background/ Fund raising/ Soliciting Sponsors
* Forecasting Budgets/ Financial Accounting
* Technical writing
* Good Public Relations

You dont necessarily have to manage/ co-ordinate any of the above,you can still be a part of the greater project. If you got the time, commitment, experience and you're a proud Kiwi-Pinoy Hamiltonian....we would like to hear from you asap.

Salamat po and watch this space for more updates!

Jun Valencia

Filipino Mass @ St. Mary's Cathedral, Hamilton

In continuing the beautiful tradition of the Filipino Mass, Father Frank (and the Hamilton Parish) in association with the Hamilton Filipino Community invites everyone to the first Filipino Mass at the St. Mary's Cathedral in Hamilton. This will be on the 29th of July (yes, that's a Sunday) from 6-7pm. This is to invite new Filipinos to the Hamilton Parish.

We all know how hard it is to make friends and establish one's self in a new country, especially one as different to our own as New Zealand. But if there's one thing most Filipinos have in common with some Kiwis, it is being Christian and Catholic. Most countries in the western world have at least one Catholic church in every town, Hamilton is no exception to the rule. And were else would you find other Filipinos, especially on Sundays, but church.

So if you're wanting to fulfill your Catholic obligations on the 29th, why not do it at St. Mary's from 6-7pm. Oh and did I mention the free feed after mass? Oo, misa na may pakain pa! Dinner and get-together after mass at the church hall. Also, offertory is purely voluntary and if you want to present gifts to the priest during mass, you are welcome to do so, but only one representative per family. Talk to the organizers about this one before the mass or if you have any other burning questions, ring Marian Borda (0211227216), or email us, or even leave a comment/question at the end and we'll find someone who can answer your questions. See y'all there.

Learning Tagalog and Philippine Cuisine

Do you ever wonder what "mahal kita" means?

Do you ever wonder why you get giggles from your Pinoy friends when you mention the Maori word for "hill"?

Do you feel alienated when your Philippine-grown friends start talking and you barely understand? (...and you rely on facial expressions and body language)

Do you want to know the recipe of that semi-sweet garlic-y pork/chicken called "adobo"?

Do you want to impress your wives/husbands/parents/family/friends with a home cooked Pinoy meal?

If you answer YES to any of the questions, sign up now for the

Filipino(Tagalog) Language & Philippine Cuisine Class

Course Duration : 6 Sessions (2.5 hours per session)

Course Dates : Sundays
July 22 / July 29 / August 5 / August 12 / August 19 / August 26

Venue : Shama Centre
27 Beatty St Melville, Hamilton

Time : 12:45-3:15 p.m.

Course Requirements :
1. Open to any WFA member wanting to learn the Filipino Language and Philippine Cuisine.
2. Commitment and determination to finish the course
3. Active participation during group discussions and course activities

Email your details now to WFA