Galing Foundation, Inc.
2013 Annual Report
Programs & Activities:
I L.D.E.R.A. (Library Development & Educational Resource Assistance) Program is a system of receiving new and gently used quality educational resources from Atlanta donors for distribution in the Philippines through its outreach coordinating (volunteer) team of partners.
· GFI Philippine Outreach (5 year cycle 2013-2017)includes recipients from the provinces of Tarlac, Sarangani Province and South Cotabato through the following schools & public library:
o (2) Lamlifew Elementary School in Mindanao
o (3) Amado M. Quirit, Sr. National High School in Mindanao
· As of December 31, 2013, GFI shipped a total of 25 “balikbayan” boxes (24x20x20) of educational resources shipped and distributed to the following:
· 17 boxes - Mindanao c/o Jocelyn Robles
· 8 boxes - Tarlac c/o Chito Agapito & Dr. Carolina Woodley
· In addition and through the office of the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Atlanta, Delta Air Lines generously donated 10,896 pieces of amenity kits to GFI partner schools in Sarangani Province and South Cotabato, Mindanao
II C & L (Civic and Leadership) Program, is a system of coordination created to produce and organize events that are designed to promote civic and leadership opportunities:
o Annual youth leadership nomination process and recognition includes students from the State of Georgia. The 7th Annual Youth Leadership Award initiative aims to promote academic excellence, volunteerism and active engagement among the Filipino-American youth in Georgia for the benefit of their communities and beyond.
III C & S. (Collaborative and Support) Program is a system of coordination that promotes collaboration with organizations and advocacy groups established for the purpose of education, civic leadership and cultural literacy.
Documentation of Activities & Presence
No. | Date | Activity | Location |
1 | 22-Jan | COL Social Concerns monthly meeting | Roswell |
2 | 4-Feb | DFAE Symposium Planning at National Archives | Morrow |
3 | 8-Feb | 25th Board Meeting & NAAAP CFC Grant Award | East Point |
4 | 4-Mar | DFAE Symposium Planning at National Archives | Morrow |
5 | 7-Mar | COL Social Concerns monthly meeting | Roswell |
6 | 9-Mar | Book Donation by Friends of Roswell | Roswell |
7 | 21-Mar | DFAE Symposium Planning at National Archives | Morrow |
8 | 23-Mar | DFAE Symposium Planning at National Archives | Morrow |
9 | 24-Mar | Northwest Phil-Am Book Drive | Marietta |
10 | 29-Mar | Donation by Friends of Roswell Library | Roswell |
11 | 29-Mar | Donation by Cross of Life Church | Roswell |
12 | 23-Apr | DFAE Symposium Planning at National Archives | Morrow |
13 | 23-Apr | COL Social Concerns monthly meeting | Roswell |
14 | 26-Apr | 26th Board Meeting | East Point |
15 | 5-Apr | Shipping from GFI | Roswell |
16 | 11-May | DFAE Symposium Planning at National Archives | Morrow |
17 | 9-May | DFAE APA at State Capitol | Atlanta |
18 | 17-May | DFAE at Hartsfield Atlanta Airport arrival of Phil. Ambassador | Atlanta |
19 | 18-May | Morrow | |
20 | 18-May | NaFFAA R4 Gala Awards at Westin Plaza Hotel | Morrow |
21 | 21-May | COL Social Concerns monthly meeting | Roswell |
22 | 29-May | Donation by Queen of Angels | Roswell |
21 | 4-Jun | Book Donation from various donors | Roswell |
24 | 3-Jun | DFAE Volunteer Appreciation at UPS | Dunwoody |
25 | 12-Jun | Shipping from GFI | Roswell |
26 | 30-Jul | COL Social Concerns monthly meeting | Roswell |
27 | 6-Aug | Shipping from GFI | Roswell |
28 | 20-Aug | COL Social Concerns monthly meeting | Roswell |
29 | 24-Aug | Roswell | |
30 | 8-Sep | COL Connection Sunday Kick-Off GFI Booth | Roswell |
31 | 24-Sep | COL Social Concerns monthly meeting | Roswell |
32 | 27-Sep | 27th Board Meeting | Vinings |
33 | 19-Sep | Shipping from GFI | Roswell |
34 | 12-Oct | "TEA Walk" CPACS | Atlanta |
35 | 27-Oct | Chopstix for Charity Fundraising | Atlanta |
36 | 1-Nov | Shipping from GFI | Roswell |
37 | 2-Nov | Consular Outreach in Atlanta | Buford |
38 | 17-Nov | Atlanta | |
39 | 9-Dec | GFI Youth Leaders & Partners at State Capitol | Atlanta |
40 | 13-Dec | Shipping from GFI | Roswell |
Acknowledgment of 2013 Donors & Supporters:
AccessPhilippineAtlanta, Alberto Family, Asian Pacific Historical Society, Arjho C. Turner & Family, Assist 2 Sell, Atty. Mai P. Hecht & Family, Ana Blackburn & Family, Bernadette Manaois-Muyot, Cross of Life Lutheran Church, Delta Air Lines, DFAE (Discovering the Filipino American Experience) Committee & Volunteers, Friends of Roswell Library, James McSweeney & the National Archives at Atlanta, Jane & Bill Rolen , Jay Suarez & Company, Jocelyn Robles & GFI Mindanao Outreach Volunteers, Lisa Tierra & Family, Luetgers Family, Mabuhay Store, Marilyn Doromal of FFAOG & NaFFAA Region 4, May Kinnunen & NW Phil-Am Assoc. of GA, Metropolitan Atlanta CFC, Moriles Family, NAAAP (National Association of Asian American Professionals) Atlanta Chapter & CFC (Chopstix for Charity), Philippine Honorary Consulate General Ray Donato, Ragheb Family, Sandy Spaeth & Queen of Angels Catholic School, Social Concerns Ministry at Cross of Life, Tricia Sung & OCA GA and WWAAC Foundation
The Board
President: Scott P. Luetgers, Vice President: Lolita M. Daya, Secretary: Arjho C. Turner, Treasurer: Ces B. Alberto, Program Director: Ana Blackburn, Advisor: Jane B. Rolen, Community Relations: Bernadette Manaois, Mary Anne Stachowiak, Executive Director: Toni D. Luetgers
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