| The Filipino American Veterans Society, Inc. is open to all military members active, reserve, retired, veterans and their surviving spouse or child of the US Armed Forces. |
Mission and Vision
1) To promote fellowship and unity among Filipino and American veterans.
2) To provide moral support and assistance to the sick, distressed or deceased member.
3) To maintain a scholarship program for qualified immediate dependents of members.
4) To improve communication among veterans and network with veterans organizations.
5) To be an active voice to protect veterans rights, benefits, and entitlement.
6) To support/participate in community, military-oriented projects.
1) To promote fellowship and unity among Filipino and American veterans.
2) To provide moral support and assistance to the sick, distressed or deceased member.
3) To maintain a scholarship program for qualified immediate dependents of members.
4) To improve communication among veterans and network with veterans organizations.
5) To be an active voice to protect veterans rights, benefits, and entitlement.
6) To support/participate in community, military-oriented projects.
2011 OFFICERS
Don Villanueva, USN (Ret.)
President
Art Gandionco, USNR (Ret.)
Vice President
Del Papel, (USN Spouse)
Secretary
Zeny Arzaga, (USN Widow)
Treasurer
Willie Reyes, USN (Ret.)
Al Delorito, USNR (Ret.)
Auditors
Des Camaso, USN Vet.
Pio Timones, USN (Ret.)
Marshals
Romy Go, USN (Ret.)
Chaplain
Joe Marquez, USA (Ret.)
Public Relations Officer
Vacant
Parliamentarian
Rudy Alcantara, USN (Ret.)
Historian
AREA OFFICER-IN CHARGE:
Lyn Encanto (USN Spouse)
Arlington
Carmen Pegarido, USN Spouse)
Beaches
Julieta Wilde, (USN Spouse)
Middleburg
Remy DeAsis, (USN Spouse)
Orange Park
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Nes Papel, USN (Ret.)
Chairman of the Board
Pat Patangan, USN (Vet.)
Vice Chairman
BOARD MEMBERS
John Wilde, USN (Ret.)
Dave Pagaduan, USN (Ret.)
Rey Sanalila, USN (Ret.)
Luz Mojica, (USN Widow)
Albert Montemayor, USN (Ret.)
Bob Bontilao, USN (Ret.)
Bert Doliente, USN (Ret.)
Bert Laberinto, USN (Ret.)
Nick Chan, USN (Ret.)
Connie Villanueva, (Spouse)
Nena Reed, USAF (Vet.)
PAST PRESIDENTS
Don Villanueva, 2010-
Dick Aquino, 2009
Dave Pagaduan, 2008
Albert Montemayor, 2007
Bob Bontilao, 2006
Art Gandionco, 2004-05
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Filipino American Veterans Society, Inc.
Jacksonville Florida
FAVS, Inc. is a non-profit organization under the IRS Section Code 501(c) (19)
and registered in the State of Florida. All donations maybe tax deductible.
Jacksonville Florida
FAVS, Inc. is a non-profit organization under the IRS Section Code 501(c) (19)
and registered in the State of Florida. All donations maybe tax deductible.
| FAVS 2011 OFFICERS |
| Welcome Aboard |
| FAVS welcome our New members Angel Sanchez, USN (Ret.) Jaime"Elvis" Hernandez, USN (Ret.) |
| John Wilde Board Member |
| Art Gandionco Vice President |
| Don Villanueva President |
| Del Papel Secretary |
| Zeny Arzaga Treasurer |
| Joe Marquez Public Relations |
| UNIFORM REGULATIONS US ARMY USMC US NAVY US AIR FORCE |
| Des Camaso Marshal |
| Romy Go Chaplain |
| Rudy Alcantara Historian |
| Willie Reyes Auditor |
| Nes Papel Chairman of the Board |
| Pat Patangan Vice Chairman of the Board |
| 2011 Scholarship Awardee Ms. Kiara A. Sanchez |
FIL-AM ASSOCIATIONS
Visayas and Mindanao
Association of NE FL.
Visayas and Mindanao
Association of NE FL.
| Bob Bontilao Board Member |
| Albert Montemayor Board Member |
| Nena Reed Board Member |
| Bert Laberinto Board Member |
| Dave Pagaduan Board Member |
| Luz Mojica Board Member |
| Connie Villanueva Board Member |
| Bert Doliente Board Member |
| Nick Chan Board Member |
| Rey Sanalila Board Member |
| Al Delorito Auditor |
| Pio Timones Marshal |
| 2010 Scholarship Winners Joseph Lipat - Winner Jordan Flippin - Runner-up |
| The Military Order of Purple Heart Ceremony August 7, 2011 - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall |
| Vacant Parliamentarian |
FAVS Flag Folding Team who performed a flawless performance at the Military Order of Purple Hearts
ceremony were: L to R, Ed Callao - Narrator, Bert Doliente - Anchor, Rey Sanalila - Presenter, and Dave
Pagaduan - Folder. Thanks to Bob Bontilao, the team's coordinator and instructor.
ceremony were: L to R, Ed Callao - Narrator, Bert Doliente - Anchor, Rey Sanalila - Presenter, and Dave
Pagaduan - Folder. Thanks to Bob Bontilao, the team's coordinator and instructor.
FAVS Flag Folding Team who performed a flawless performance at the Military Order of Purple Hearts ceremony were: L to R, Ed Callao - Narrator, Bert Doliente -
Anchor, Rey Sanalila - Presenter, and Dave Pagaduan - Folder. Special thanks to Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown for taking the time to pose for a group picture with
FAVS members. Other FAVS members present not in the pictures are: Connie Villanueva, Dick and Pat Aquino, and Vel Callao
Anchor, Rey Sanalila - Presenter, and Dave Pagaduan - Folder. Special thanks to Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown for taking the time to pose for a group picture with
FAVS members. Other FAVS members present not in the pictures are: Connie Villanueva, Dick and Pat Aquino, and Vel Callao
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| To all, As Thanksgiving Day approaches, let us remember to give thanks for all of the blessings in our lives... From our family to yours, please have a safe and “Happy Thanksgiving Day” God Bless, Don Villanueva, FAVS President |
| Congratulations to all newly elected 2012 FAVS Officers: Nena Reed - President-elect Nick Chan - Vice President -elect Arnel Reyes - Secretary-elect Kay Doliente - Treasurer-elect |