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.
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2009 OFFICERS

Enrique Aquino, USN (Ret.)
President

John Wilde, USN (Ret.)
Vice President

Generato Mercado, USN, (Ret.)
Secretary

Albert Montemayor, USN (Ret.)
Treasurer

Willie Reyes, USN (Ret.)
Bert Laberinto, USN (Ret.)
Marshalls

Fred Cabales, USN (Ret.)
Chaplain

Frank Templo, USN (Ret.)
Public Relations Officer


AREA OFFICER-IN CHARGE:
Rudy Alcantara, USN (Ret.)
Arlington

Larry Portillo, USN (Ret.)
Beaches

Joe Flores, USN (Ret.)
Mayport

Connie Villanueva, (Spouse)
Orange Park

Pat Patangan, USN (Vet.)
Southside

Juliet Wilde (Spouse)
Westside

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Bob Bontilao, USN (Ret.)
Chairman of the Board

Albert Montemayor, USN (Ret.)
Nes Papel, USN (Ret.)
Ding Sabio, USN (Ret.)
Don Villanueva, USN (Ret.)
Frank Templo, USN (Ret.)
Sandy Santiago, USN (Ret.)
Rudy Alcantara, USN (Ret.)
Generato Mercado, USN (Ret.)
Art Gandionco, USNR (Ret.)
Luz Mojica, (spouse)

PAST PRESIDENTS
Dave Pagaduan, 2008
Albert Montemayor, 2007
Bob Bontilao, 2006
Art Gandionco, 2004-05
Filipino Organization
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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 are tax deductible.
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FAVS welcomes our new members

Enrique Perez, USN Retired
Joel Garrido, USNR Retired
Eddie Limon, USN Retired
Frank Templo
Public Relations
John Wilde
Vice President
Dick Aquino
President
Gee Mercado
Secretary
Albert Montemayor
Treasurer
Wellie Reyes
Marshall
Fred Cabales
Chaplain
FAVS 2009 Scholarship
GREETINGS!

Please know that the 2009 FAVS Scholarship Program is now in full swing from June 1st thru June 30th. Please click the
application and endorsement forms those who are interested seeking higher education. You can contact Dave
Pagaduan, Scholarship Committee Chair if you have any questions completing the application.

Student Essay Contest
Submit your essay before October 9, 2009 entitled: WHAT VETERANS DAY MEANS TO ME
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Veterans Day Parade
November 11, 2009
11:01 a.m., Downtown Jacksonville
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7th Annual Veterans Ball at Morocco Temple
Guest Speaker, RADM Leroy Collins Jr., USN
Director, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Saturday November 7, 2009
Bert Laberinto
Marshall
FAVS President Dick Aquino and his wife Pat, Albert Montemayor, Gee Mercado, Rudy Alcantara, Andy Andres, Sandy Santiago, Pio Timones, Bert Doliente, Joe
Flores, and Bob Bontilao  took their time off and be a part of this wonderful event traveled to Kissimmee Florida to attend the Bataan Corrigedor annual
celebration. Bob said, "I can never be any prouder for the professionalism displayed by the folks who participated in the BCM ceremony". Three WWII vets in their
90's were there as honorees, along with our own Pat Ganio the only Bataan death March survivor in that group.

Jim Swann, mayor of Kissimmee, State Rep. Atkisson, who sponsored the BCM Memorial, City of Kissimmee officials, and County commissioners were there to
proclaim the day as Filipino American Friendship Day. Two proclamations were announced, one by the State, and one by the City of Kissimmeee.

Officers of FAVA, a local veterans organization in Orlando which has been in existence for 20 plus years, were impressed by our activities. They have been
monitoring our activities in tour website, and want to connect with us to rekindle their veterans activities in the area.

Once again, the BCM committee and members of different organizations in Orlando and Kissimmee, and of Seminole, Osceola, and Orange Counties wish to
express their thanks and gratitude to the officers and members of FAVS, for inspiring them on this memorable and heritage-filled celebration.
Bataan-Corrigedor Memorial Celebration and Filipino American Friendship Day 2009
Kissimmee, Florida
Members of FAVS delegation stand at attention and saluted during the opening of the event.
Members of FAVS delegation proudly joined by Honorable Jim Swann, Mayor of Kissimmee Florida.
The Board of Directors elected Luz Mojica and Sandy Santiago as members
of the Board of Directors.
FAVS Annual
Picnic