The Filipino American Association (FIL-AM) of Millington, Tennessee started in August 1973 when U.S. Navy Chief Heriberto H. Bernil was stationed at the Naval Air Station Millington. Mr. and Mrs. Bernil noticed there were other Filipinos in the area and decided to coordinate a family picnic to bring them together. By word, the Filipino community was informed of the gathering and came to participate. At that picnic, the Filipino American Association of Millington was formed. The family picnic became a regular gathering for Filipino families during holidays and celebration of birthdays, anniversaries and achievements at school and at work. During that period, all U.S. Naval airmen attending Class "A" School were attached to the Naval Technical Training Center, Naval Air Station Millington. There were a great number of young Filipino sailors assigned to the school then, and the FIL-AM Association played host to them. These students were invited to the houses of Fil-Am members on holidays and weekends and were served Filipino dishes cooked and prepared according to their requests. This act of charity and compassion alleviated these young Filipino sailors’ homesickness which helped them concentrate more on their studies and successfully complete their courses. The FIL-AM Association has been known throughout the Millington and Memphis area for many years now and continuously contributes time and effort to community service. To name a few, FIL-AM provides Christmas entertainment to the residents of the Wesley Retirement Community, participates in the Millington Annual Christmas Parade, Asian Pacific Heritage Month Celebration, annual Cultural Diversity Day onboard the Commander, Naval Recruiting Command (CNRC) Headquarters and provides an annual scholarship grant to a deserving member entering college. FIL-AM also collected and donated money to the Church of Saint William's Family Life Center building fund. This donation was made in memory of the first FIL-AM Millington president, Mr. Heriberto "Bert" Bernil. When typhoon and landslide hit the Philippines in 2004, FIL-AM Millington collected and donated a large sum of money to municipalities in Quezon and Mindoro provinces to aid the victims of these calamities. The following are the past and present presidents of Fil-Am Millington:1973 - 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Heriberto Bernil1974 - 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Frederico Mayorca1975 - 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Vincent Dizo1976 - 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Heriberto Bernil1996 - 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Ernie Garcia1998 - 2000 . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jun Reg2000 – 2002 . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Robert Galdonez2002 - 2004 . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Alfredo Dalao2004 - 2006 . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Romy Villamento2006 - 2008 .. . . . . . . . . . Mr. Danny Lara 2008 - 2010 . .. . . . . . . . . Ms. Enya George
2010-2012 OFFICERS
Will Dispolo
President
Kelvy Hilton
Vice President
Ofelia Bagtas Ester Manalata Linda Ramat Violy Casilag
Secretary Asst. Secretary Treasurer Asst. Treasurer
Al Arquelada Rey Reg
Auditor Bus. Manager
Christie Roxas Elvie Duncan Tessie Stevenson
PRO Bartlett PRO-Millington/Munford PRO-Memphis
PeterAtengco Ben Cariaga
Sgt. At Arms Sgt. At Arms
2010-2012 Advisory Board
Dr. Rick Lavarias, Chairman
Special Committees
Recreation & Games Committee.........................Fund Raising Committee.................................Photographer/Videographer.............................Publication/Historian.....................................Webmaster...............................................DJ/Sound System........................................Youth Program Committee...............................Cultural Committee.......................................Food and Refreshment Committee......................The Filipino-American Association of Millington
P.O. Box 251
Millington, Tennessee, U.S.A. 38053
(A Non-Profit Association)
PREAMBLE
We, the Filipino-Americans hereby unite to form the “Filipino-American Association of Millington” in order to:
1.Foster and stimulate love of the countries and the flags.
Foster and stimulate love of the countries and the flags.2.Promote social and recreational activities for the full enjoyment and benefit of the members.
Promote social and recreational activities for the full enjoyment and benefit of the members.3.Cherish and foster Filipino-American customs and traditions.
Cherish and foster Filipino-American customs and traditions.4.Promote harmonious relationships and understanding with civil authorities of the community and to promote
Promote harmonious relationships and understanding with civil authorities of the community and to promote better Filipino-American community relationships.
5.Keep well informed, and improve ourselves and our social standing in the community.
Keep well informed, and improve ourselves and our social standing in the community.BY-LAWS
ARTICLE 1
Name and Nature
Section 1. The association shall be known as the “Filipino-American Association of Millington” (FIL-AM
MILLINGTON).
Section 2. This association shall be a non-profit organization, operated exclusively for purposes beneficial to the
interest of the community, the members, their dependents and survivors. All officers of the association
shall serve without compensation from the association’s funds.
Section 3. The headquarters of the association shall be at the residence of the current president or P.O. Box 251
Millington, TN 38083.
Section 4. In the event of final dissolution or liquidation of the association and after the discharge of its liabilities,
the remaining assets of the association shall be donated to a charitable organization whose purposes
and objectives are similar to those of the association.
ARTICLE 2
Membership and Voting Rights
Section 1. Subject to the provisions hereof, membership shall be composed of men and women who are:
a. Of good moral character. b. At least eighteen years of age or if below eighteen years of age, must be emancipated. c. Of Filipino descent, or the spouse or the child of any such eligible person. d. Or any other who demonstrates a genuine interest and belief in the principles and objectives of the association subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Application for membership shall be submitted in writing to the association on a prescribed application
form.
Section 3. The Board of Directors may reject any application for membership with the final approval of the
President due to reasonable cause as set forth in Article 2, Section 1.
Section 4. All registered paying members shall be entitled to vote upon any matter properly submitted to the
Association general membership. All paid up-to-date members will have three months (at least 90
days) residency as FIL-AM member in order to vote upon any matter.
Section 5. Any member may be dropped /expelled by the recommendation of two thirds vote of both elected and
appointed officers present in the meeting and upon the final approval of the President in accordance
with Article 2, Section 1.
ARTICLE 3
Dues
Section 1. Dues shall be twenty dollars ($20) annually per couple to include child (children) less than eighteen years
of age or ten dollars ($10) annually for single membership fee.
Section 2. Annual dues are due and payable every year on the anniversary month, after the initial dues were paid.
A notification letter will be mailed to remind members of their renewal dues.
ARTICLE 4
Liabilities
Section 1. No member shall become liable to the association for any monetary amount other than that authorized
under Article 3 and any other amount approved at any regular or special meeting.
ARTICLE 5
Meetings
Section 1. The association officers shall meet regularly each month, on such time and at a place agreed upon by a
majority vote. Association members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called at the discretion of the president, or by written petition of no less than
ten members submitted to the President, to discuss and receive any urgent business.
Section 3. There must be at least ten (10) officers and Board of Directors present at a regular or special meeting to
constitute a quorum capable of transacting all businesses properly brought before the meeting.
Section 4. Any member failing to attend shall be considered to have waived their right to be present, and thereby
signifies consent to the ratification of (such as the majority of those present may take) matters before the
meeting.
Section 5. Absentees desiring consideration of matters at the meeting may submit those matters in writing to the
President prior to the meeting date.
Section 6. The purpose of meetings shall be as follows:
a. To transact all association’s businesses.b. To explore other activities, and functions that are beneficial and consistent with the purposes and objectives of the association.
c. Semi-annual general membership meeting shall be announced via a flyer to all members.ARTICLE 6
Election of Officers
Section 1. The candidates for officers shall be nominated from the floor at the special meeting of the association
general membership for election before the term of office ends. The following applies:
a. No member shall be elected for more than one office.b. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes is declared as elected to the office.c. Only registered and paid members as prescribed in Article 2, Section 4, will be allowed to vote in the election.
d. Each candidate must be a member of the association for six (6) consecutive months prior to the election and must be in good standing (i.e. paid membership fee).
Section 2. The Officers will be held responsible for screening and appointing replacement candidates due to an
officer’s resignation or departure.
ARTICLE 7
Officers and Terms of Office
Section 1. Elected officers of the association shall be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor,
Public Relations Officer, Business Manager, and Sergeant-at-Arms (2).
Section 2. Appointed Officers shall consist of: Advisory Board of Advisers, all assistant positions and committee
chairpersons.
Section 3. The terms of office of all elected officers will be two (2) years and shall commence on the date they are
installed in office. Installation of new officers will be held within three months following the election.
Section 4. Any officer may be removed by a two-thirds majority vote of the officers present at the meeting due to a
reasonable cause; and after an opportunity to be heard, at any regular meeting of the association, or any
special meeting called for that purpose.
ARTICLE 8
Duties of Officers
Section 1. The President shall:
a. Preside at all meetings of the association.b. Call special meetings or upon the petition of at least ten (10) members.c. Appoint all necessary assistants, board of directors and committee chairpersons.d. Make provisions for the discharge pro-tempore of necessary duties of absent officers.e. Ensure that the association By-laws are observed and enforced. f. Responsible for executing, disseminating and completing agendas or special events voted upon by the association.
g. Performs other duties inherent to the Office of the President.Section 2. The Vice-President shall:
a. In the absence of the President, temporarily assume the duties of the President.b. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the President.Section 3. The Secretary shall:
a. Keep minutes of the meeting.b. Be responsible for the incoming/outgoing correspondence of the association and issue notices of the meetings and agendas after consultation with the President.
c. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the President.Section 4. The Assistant Secretary, as appointed by the president, shall:
a. Assist the secretary in keeping the minutes of meetings.b. In the absence of the secretary, assumes the duties of the secretary.c. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the President.Section 5. The Treasurer shall:
a. Collect all membership dues.b. Maintain association financial records and render an accurate record keeping each month of all receipts and expenditures.
c. Sign and issue membership cards along with the President’s signature.d. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the President.Section 6. The Board of Directors shall:
a. Verify all applicants’ membership forms/requirements and assist the President in matters relating to membership.
b. Recommend potential candidates for replacing elected and appointed officers and assist the President in matters relating to voting and election.
Section 7. The Auditor shall:
a. Be responsible for the official examination and verification of accounts and records on the financial expenditures, membership fees and receipts.
b. Audit the association funds and provide a report of financial statement to the President and the officers on a semiannual basis
c. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the President.Section 8. The Public Relations Officer shall:
a. Be responsible for publishing the newsletter.b. Coordinate social events or projects between the community and the association.c. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the President.Section 9. The Business Manager shall:
a. Be responsible for the location, reservation of parties and other social gatherings of the association.b. Ensure party supplies/equipment is available at all times.c. Solicit volunteers to assist in the set-up and clean up of party areas.d. Be responsible for the preparation and distribution of donor/admission tickets.e. Provide an annual inventory report of the association’s properties to the President and the officers. f. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the President.Section 10. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall:
a. Maintain peace and order at all meetings and activities.b. Assist the President in maintaining peace and order when requested.c. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the President.Section 11. The Webmaster, as appointed by the president, shall:
a. Maintain and update the association’s website.b. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the President.ARTICLE 9
Association Fund
Section 1. The association funds shall be deposited for safekeeping with First South Credit Union, Millington,
Tennessee 38053.
Section 2. Necessary records (check books, vouchers, ledgers, etc) will be maintained by the Treasurer to ensure
accurate accounting of the association’s funds.
Section 3. Record forms and office supplies will be purchased from the association’s funds.
Section 4. An amount not to exceed fifty ($50) dollars may be allocated from the association’s funds to purchase
gifts for up-to-date paying members: departure, baby shower, wedding, hospital visitation of confined
members (one time only) or any special occasions as deemed by the President. In the event of death of
a member or death of his/her immediate family, a donation of fifty ($50) dollars is also authorized in lieu
of flowers.
Section 5. A maximum amount of fifty ($50) dollars will be appropriated from the association’s funds to purchase a
plaque for officers and members. The awarding of a plaque to a member for a special event or
occasion shall be at the President’s discretion. However, the awarding of a plaque to an outstanding
member for exemplary services rendered to the association is under the discretion of all elected and
appointed officers.
Section 6. The association fund’s record may be inspected by any member, in the presence of the Treasurer and
the Auditor. Request for such an inspection may be made in writing to the President at any time. An
annual financial statement will be provided for distribution to all the members of the association no later
than 31 December.
Section 7. Approved expenditures will be paid from the association’s bank account using check signed by the
Treasurer, and countersigned by the President for amounts exceeding $200.00. Only the President and
Treasurer can disburse funds from the bank account.
Section 8. The names of officers authorized in the Constitution and By-laws to disburse association funds shall be
provided to the bank.
ARTICLE 10
Changes of By-laws
Section 1. This Constitution and By-laws may be altered, amended, or changed, or new By-laws may be adopted
by a two-third majority vote of the association at a regular meeting or by a two-third majority vote of
officers on a special meeting; whenever in their judgment, they may consider such changes are
beneficial to the operation of the FIL-AM MILLINGTON.
Section 2. Proposed amendments to this Constitution and By-laws will be submitted in writing, read to the
members at general membership meeting, and final action or ratification deferred until the next regular
(monthly) meeting.
CERTIFICATE OF RATIFICATION
We, the Officers of the Filipino-American Association of Millington, by affixing our signatures, do hereby approve the provisions of the above document and ratified it this 10th day of September in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Seven, at Millington, Tennessee 38053.
(Original document with the names and signatures of the officers involved in the ratification is in file.)
Romeo & Annette Abano
Kira Abano
Fred & Leony Acosta
Rudy & Beth Aggasid
Rudy & Maina Alejandro
Arnold & Ruby Alip
Ben & Linda Amaba
Armando & Lea Aquino
Maurice & Susan Autria
Todd & Cindi Bagatelas
George & Dely Bagay
Andrew & Zenaida Baines
Kevin Baker
Herminio & Lisa Balderama
Dandy & Resa Barawid
Rodrigo Bernil
Annette Bernil
Rolando & Luz Blazo
Clemente & Daisy Budchangan
Orlando & Charito Buenaventura
Ted & Nora Burts
Florita Cabintoy
Jerry & Alma Caritan
Sam & Nena Carmona
Kevin & Mery Ann Carris
Violy Casilag
Lucy(Luz) Chan
Barry & Tess Clements
Jonathan Clements
Allan & Rexie Conopio
Vangie Cox
Avelino & Dinia Cruz-Reyes
Allen & Leanne Curlee
Fred & Puring Dalao
Michael Dalao
Ed & Rosa Dale
Zeke & Evelyn Daniels
James & Tess Dillon
Alex & Peggy Domingo
Russel & Espie Droke
Bob & Elvie Duncan
David Edmonds
Rufus & Lily Edmundson
Ed & Edith Ellis
Athos & Brenda Alip Esgasane
Lydia Eusantos
Dedetta Fernandez
Ed Ferrer
William & Estrella Finley
Bill & Berlin Flannery
Michael & Lani Flores
Jerry & Delia Foreman
Rowena Francisco
Brian & Jennifer Galdonez
Neil Galdonez
Robert & Celia Galdonez
Marino & Cristeta Galinato
Ernie & Bing Garcia
Michael & Cora Geaslin
Kathleen Gilliland
Jose & Doris Gonzales
Jason Gregor
Bob & Cora Gregor
Vince Grindle
Marvin & Generalissima Grindle
Manny & Ruby Guevarra
Sylvia Guire
Maria Guzman
Dan & Cerefina Hafeman
Mike Hall
Betty Hand
Wallace & Lu Haney
Susan Hardiman
James & Melissa Harris
Harry Haun
Kelvy Hilton
Kevin Hosier
Gene & Analyn Howell
Rocky & Imelda Igadna
Lee Irby
Alex & Renalin JImenez
John & Ceny Johnson
Nieda Johnson
Tommy & Vickie King
Ronald & Jocelyn Kirkpatrick
Henry & Leonora Labrador
Robert & Emelita Lancaster
Danny & Cely Lara
Santiago & Brigitti Lavarias
Rick Lavarias
Tom & Rose Lechner
Paul & Sol Leitch
Armando & Imelda Lopez
Helen & Rexie Madrid
Romy & Gina Magpuri
JR & Ester Manalata
Gil & Susana Maneclang
Carlos & Estrelita Martin
Paul & Lucy Martin
Matthew & Noma McAlinden
Rodney & Aidna McGee
Cedric & Marian Mendez
Randy & Pociecnia Miller
Steve & Nena Mitchell
Jonathan & Alfikri Montilla
Ted Mouser
Alfred & Nancy Newman III
Lito & Juliet Ong
Brandon & Karen Ortega
Andy & Bethy Pagulayan
Jimmy & Fatima Pagulayan
Al & Tessi Pallera
Mar & Nena Paule
Larry & Cleopatra Peal
Jerry & Carmi Pedrozo
Dean & Rosalie Perkins
Asteria Phelps
Ofelia Pinlac
Estelita Puzon
Oscar & Lolita Rabuco
Gwen Ramat
Lou & Linda Ramat
Alex & Bernie Reano
Jun & Esther Reg
Rey & Bing Reg
Rudy & Cora Riparip
Keith & Sonia Rice
Alicia Roben
Maria Ross
Ronnie & Christina Roxas
Raleigh & Angelie Sanford
Shawn & Marlyn Sarvela
Rosario Scruggs
Don & Carmen Smith
Donnie Smith, Jr.
Marvin & Cely Spiegal
Bill & Tessie Stevensons
Jerry & Ruth Talusan
Rick & Vengie Tanueco
Charito & Sarah Terry
Mila Thue
Gary & Mely Paul Tolentino
Marlon & Clara Tumbado
Francisco & Luz Ulanday
Archie & Sylvia Urbano
David & Myrna Velasquez
Monsy & Maita Velez
Romulo & Unhwa Villamento
Christy Villanueva
Linda Welling
Monserat & Houston Williams
John & Rosario(Vicky) Wilson
Alex & Imelda Yanza
Renato & Norma Zalamea
The Calvo Family
The Florney Family
Enya, David, Percy, & Roland George
Jeremiah (Jay) and Stacee Ledda
Archie and Tess Amante
Ron and Leah Massey
Michael and Jena Haire
Dominic and Joyce Accampo
Vanessa Tenorio and family
Danny Manipula & Family
Leonel Arcangel & Family
PMTI
The Dalao Family
Romeo Abano & Family
NSA Bahrain
The Manganti Family
The Galdonez Family
The Andrada Family
The Ramat Family
The Daluna Family
Ed Talato & Family
The Yanza Family
PSCM(SW) Denina
Don & Carmen Smith
The Stevenson Family
Bill & Berlin Flannery
The Carris Family
Jimmy Pagulayan & Family
Andy & Beth Pagulayan
Ace Asuncion & Family
Andren Ronquillo
Joe Vitug & Family
The Manalata Family
Jun and Esther Reg
Lola's Kitchen
The Roxas Family
The Concepcion Family
The Caritan Family
The Mercado Family
Arnold Alip and Family
The Bernil Family
Al & Tessie Pallera
VGM Foods & Deli
ETC Awards
Nema's Classic Hairstyles
Binimedardo Lara
D'Jimenez Family
The Papa Family
The Urbano Family
The Bagatelas Family
Precision Golf Alliance
The Clements Family
Norman C. Teeter, Ph.D.
Carmelita Bostre-Teeter
Romy & Unhwa Villamento
The Lara Family
The Tumbado Family
Dr. Lavarias
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Bill Flannery
Barry Clements
Robert Galdonez
Enya George
Ana Bernil
Alfredo Dalao
David George
Andy Pagulayan
Peter Atengco
Clara Tumbado
Rosie Dispolo
Celia Rodriguez
Ben Cariaga
Clara Tumbado
Clara Tumbado
Clara Tumbado
David George
David George
Clara Tumbado
Bill Flannery
Clara Tumbado
Imelda Yanza
Elvie Duncan
Robert Galdonez
Andy Pagulayan
Fred Dalao
Lou Ramat
Tess Clements
Tessie Stevenson
Violy Casilag
Celia Galdonez
Anna Bernil
Ester Manalata
Bertha Pagulayan
Rosie Dispolo
Lynn Jumenez
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