| 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.
2012 OFFICERS
Eugenia Reed, USAF (Vet.)
President
Nick Chan, USN (Ret.)
Vice President
Arnel Reyes, (USCG Vet.)
Secretary
Key Doliente, (USN Spouse)
Treasurer
Vacant
Auditor
Bert Laberinto, USN (Ret.)
Bob Ravago, USN (Ret.)
Marshals
Romy Go, USN (Ret.)
Chaplain
Doreen Flippin
Public Relations Officer
Vacant
Parliamentarian
Rudy Alcantara, USN (Ret.)
Pio Timones, USN (Ret.)
Historians
AREA OFFICER-IN CHARGE:
Pat Camaso (USN Spouse)
Southside
Rey Sanalila, USN (Ret.)
Beaches
Willie Reyes, USN (Ret.)
Arlington
Vacant
Orange Park
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Don Villanueva, USN (Vet.)
Chairman
BOARD MEMBERS
Nes Papel, USN (Ret.)
Rey DeLeon, USN (Ret.)
Zeny Arzaga, USN (Widow.)
Des Camaso, USN (Vet.)
Dick Aquino, USN (Ret.)
Rafael Santiago, USN (Ret.)
Art Gandionco, USNR (Ret.)
Dingo Sabio, USN (Ret.)
John Wilde, USN (Ret.)
PAST PRESIDENTS
Don Villanueva, 2010 & 2011
Dick Aquino, 2009
Dave Pagaduan, 2008
Albert Montemayor, 2007
Bob Bontilao, 2006
Art Gandionco, 2004 & 2005
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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.
| Welcome Aboard |
| FAVS welcome our New members Vivente Santelices, USAR (Ret) Mariano Manangan, USN (Ret) Emma Rodil, Spouse (USN Ret) Fflorentino Torio , USN (Ret) Honesto Torio, USN (Ret) Dante Zarzoso, USN (Ret) Linda Limon, USAF Veteran Rodrigo Salvador, USNR (Active) Maria Santelices, Spouse Jorge Demadura, USN (Ret) Manuel Silverio, USN (Ret) Patricia Ann Camaso, Spouse Lorelie A. Papel, Dependent - (USN Ret) |
| Eugenia Reed President |
| Arnel Reyes Secretary |
| Key Doliente Treasurer |
| UNIFORM REGULATIONS US ARMY USMC US NAVY US AIR FORCE |
| Vacant Parliamentarian |
| Romy Go Chaplain |
| Rudy Alcantara Historian |
| Ding Sabio Board Member |
| 2011 Scholarship Awardee Ms. Kiara A. Sanchez |
FIL-AM ASSOCIATIONS
Visayas and Mindanao
Association of NE FL.
Visayas and Mindanao
Association of NE FL.
| Zeny Arzaga Board Member |
| Nes Papel Board Member |
| Doreen Flippin Public Relations |
| Don Villanueva Chairman of the Board |
| Vacant Auditor |
| Art Gandionco Board Member |
| Nick Chan Vice President |
| Pio Timones Historian |
| Des Camaso Board Member |
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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| Sandy Santiago Board Member |
| Dick Aquino Board Member |
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2012 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS |
| John Wilde Board Member |
| Rey DeLeon Board Member |
| Bert Laberinto Marshall |
| Bob Ravago Marshall |
FAVS 2012 Calendar of Events
May – Bataan/Corregidor Commemoration (Jax Venue TBA)
- Memorial Day Celebration, Jacksonville Memorial Wall (5/28)
- See First Coast News report.
June – Battle of Midway Commemorative Dinner (6/9)
- Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony at Fil-Am Cultural Center, Middleburg
- FAVS Scholarship Application deadline (6/15)
July - Annual July 4th Picnic & Scholarship Award
August – Homeless Veterans Stand-down, Jacksonville Fairgrounds
- “Purple Heart Day” at Jacksonville Memorial Wall
September – Members’ Appreciation Night (Venue & date TBA)
October - Filipino Pride Day, Jacksonville Landing
November - General Meeting & Election of 2013 Executive Officers
- Veterans Day Parade
- Operation Peacoat
December - Wreath-laying at Jacksonville National Cemetery
- Members’ Appreciation Night (Venue & date TBA)
May – Bataan/Corregidor Commemoration (Jax Venue TBA)
- Memorial Day Celebration, Jacksonville Memorial Wall (5/28)
- See First Coast News report.
June – Battle of Midway Commemorative Dinner (6/9)
- Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony at Fil-Am Cultural Center, Middleburg
- FAVS Scholarship Application deadline (6/15)
July - Annual July 4th Picnic & Scholarship Award
August – Homeless Veterans Stand-down, Jacksonville Fairgrounds
- “Purple Heart Day” at Jacksonville Memorial Wall
September – Members’ Appreciation Night (Venue & date TBA)
October - Filipino Pride Day, Jacksonville Landing
November - General Meeting & Election of 2013 Executive Officers
- Veterans Day Parade
- Operation Peacoat
December - Wreath-laying at Jacksonville National Cemetery
- Members’ Appreciation Night (Venue & date TBA)
| The Military Order of Purple Heart Ceremony August 7, 2011 - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall |