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October 29, 2007
We highly encourage everybody to come out with Samahan and learn more about JFAV. And possibly even considering joining us in the march for equality on NOVEMBER 11. Remember to stay tuned for more upcoming information!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the wildfires. Samahan hopes to see all of you beautiful members next week. Until then, take care!
October 24, 2007
WILDFIRE 2007
As you may already know, campus is closed this entire week, therefore
this Friday's AB Samahan meeting has been cancelled as well.
In regards to the fire, to anyone who has been directly or emotionally
affected by the wild fires, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Please be safe, stay indoors.
Andres Bonifiacio Samahan would also like the give our thanks and gratitude to all the Fire-Fighters and those others involved in battling these terrible fires. We hope that you stay safe in battling these blazes, and we are truly grateful.
If you would like to volunteer to help with the evacuees please sign up at:
http://www.volunteersandiego.org/
and then check the available opportunities.
If there is any way AB Samahan can help, please let us know by sending us an email.
October 18, 2007
TOMORROW (Oct. 19) is the last day to purchase your FRIENDSHIP GAMES package for $45. Try to get them quick because we LEAVE TOMORROW EVENING!!! So you still have one last chance!!!
One more thing! Since HOMECOMING PEP RALLY is tomorrow during our usual meeting time, we all decided to attend the pep rally and then have a SHORT, SWEET MEETING afterwards around 1pm by the TROLLEY STATION (grass area).
October 18, 2007
friendship games page
please visit the friendship games page for info by clicking here
Friendship Games Calendar Items!
Please visit the calendar page for updated items and times relating to friendship games, as well as the roll call page on the Samahan Friendship Games webpage.
October 12, 2007
33rd annual concert of phillipine dances & music
"A two-hour theater presentation showcasing dances & music from different regions of the Philippines, performed by beautifully costumed, talented members of the SAMAHAN Philippine Dance Company, with live music accompanment by the Rondalla, Gangsa & the rare Kulintang Ensemble. A Great opportunity to enjoy a stunning theater program seldom presented elsewhere."
For more information please visit http://www.samahanphilippinedance.com
San Diego Asian Film Festival
The San Diego Asian Film Festival is in town from Oct 11.-18th! So please go ahead and check out the website, and if you can make it go check out some of the films!
San Diego Asian Film Festival 2007 Official Site
And just a reminder:
Pre-Friendship games is tomorrow! Info on the Calendar page so check it! And absolute last day to purchase the Friendship Games Package for $40 is THIS COMING MONDAY OCT. 15 BY 5PM. It will then be $45 the rest of the week.
October 11, 2007
PRE-FRIENDSHIP GAMES UPDATE, AGAIN!
Your sports and recreation coordinator, Miss Kim Conocono, has set up a PRE-FRIENDSHIP GAMES this Saturday, October 13 @ 11am @ SOUTH MISSION BEACH . This is a preview of what the real Friendship Games will be! Other schools from San DIego will be there also. Yay Friendship! One more thing ... this is the last week to buy the Friendship Games package for $40! Next week it will be $45. Buy them quick!
HOMECOMING!
Homecoming starts next week! So that means we needs YOU! The general members to help us out. We have prop making this week also! It'll be at the Samahan Office until about 5pm.
So please feel free to check out the Calendar and check out the events for Homecoming, and the details (like directions) for Pre-Friendship Games on the calendar page.
October 10, 2007
Pre-Friendship Games Update
New info added to the calendar for Pre-Friendship games, so please check out the info and come out and have some fun!
October 8, 2007
HOMECOMING WEEK!
I hope that everyone is ready for Homecoming! All events will begin next week. If you are still interested in participating, contact your local E-Board Officer or stop by the Samahan Office located at the lower Aztec Center in room 158-D
FRIENDSHIP GAMES!
Friendship Games is just around the corner! This is your last week to purchase a Friendship Games package for $40. Next week, it will be raised to $45 ... so buy them quick! You don't want to miss out on all the excitement!
HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE UPDATE!
Samahan High School Conference is next month! For you wonderful general members who are interested in getting involved, this is a wonderful chance for you to do just that! Stay tuned for more information in the upcoming weeks!
October 5, 2007
HOMECOMING WEEK!
Homecoming Week is coming up! Please check the calendar for all of the events going on during Homecoming Week, and please stop by the office to sign up for those events, or you can also sign up at the meeting! After the GBM today, there will be a homecoming meeting. We will also be making some props! Doesn't that sound so fun! yay!
October 4, 2007
KUYA/ATE/ADING NIGHT!
KUYA/ATE/ADING night is TOMORROW, FRIDAY OCTOBER 5 @ TULA HALL ... it will start approximately @ 6:30pm. There will be food and drinks, so come hungry! I hope all the adings will be able to make it ... if not, you will leave a kuya/ate very sad =*[
FRIENDSHIP GAMES UPDATE!
Who likes FRIENDSHIP? Who likes playing GAMES? Who likes FRIENDSHIP GAMES!!!! For those of you lovely samahan members interested in going to Friendship Games, please sign up at the samahan office or even at the meeting tomorrow! Samahan will be there from October 19-21. It is $40 (which includes a t-shirt, registration, & hotel fee) what a deal! But for those procrastinators out there, it will be $45 the week of Friendship Games!
FILIPINO-AMERICAN FESTIVAL!
Got any plans on October 6? Well... I got some plans for YOU! FilAm Fest is coming to you in Paradise Hills, located @ Paradise Valley Road. Come and get some delicious Filipino Food. The members of Samahan will be performing a hip hop dance routine @ 1pm and the group After School Special will be performing @ 4:00
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Sarah Marasigan
Andres Bonifacio Samahan
Administrative Officer '07-'08
Fundraiser
So who wants to be at Qualcomm Stadium when the Chargers play against the Raiders on Sunday, October 14, 2007?? Well here's your chance to be there LIVE in ACTION and help AB Samahan fundraise at the same time... because you can have FUN while FUNdraising (see the word is in there, haha)!!! Anyways we need as many of you to come out and help us raise money for the organization so we can make our events BIGGER and BETTER without having to worry about money. As I said in the first meeting, there is an incentive and you'll have to come and find out, really! So please, if you can help us volunteer that day, it would be AWESOME!!! It's also a great way to bond with your new Kuya/Ate/Ading and meet new people right before Friendship Games, who's EXCITED... I AM!!! Alright, so if you can make it don't hesitate to contact me through e-mail at amarie.fernando@gmail.com before this coming Sunday with your name, e-mail, and phone number. I would love to see you there!!!
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Anne-Marie Fernando
Funding Director 07-08
Andres Bonifacio Samahan
October 1, 2007
KUYAs/ates needed!
For those of you who are still interested in picking up an ading, or want to have 2 adings, your opportunity has arrived! We have about 25+ adings who are looking to find a kuya/ate to guide them through their first years or college and even longer than that. For those of you interested, please contact your Social Coordinator, Ava, ASAP. It is imparative that you contact her as soon as possible because Kuya/Ate/Ading Night is this upcoming Friday!! Her e-mail is avagail_lozano@yahoo.com Or you can ask your local E-Board officer.
September 28, 2007
Fil-Am festival
Check out this event for next week, Oct. 6th! additional info also on the calendar page!

NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITION!
I just wanted to tell everyone that a new E-Board position is open! We are looking for someone to fill the NEW STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE position. If you are interested, please contact our Vice-Chairperson, April Fernandez at sdsuapril@yahoo.com
Friendship Games Update!
ALSO!! Who wants to go to FRIENDSHIP GAMES??? I'm pretty sure a lot of you lovely members do!!! Well, to attend, you must fill out a Friendship Games Participation Form , which you all can find at the Samahan Office. Forms are located in Kim's box. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE only turn in your money to an officer. One more thing ... voting has started for T-SHIRT DESIGNS! I hope that everyone will come and vote, because this shirt will represent Samahan.
Dance Choreographers Wanted for Filipino Culture Night 2008!
Would you like your dance to be showcased in front of 1,500 people? Your dance can be part of AB Samahan's 23rd Annual Filipino Culture Night in March 2008!
If you have experience in Filipino-Folk, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, or any dance and you are interested then please contact Filipino Culture Night Coordinator, Jhoselle Padilla at JPadilla1987@cox.net. Act soon! This is an opportunity you won't want to miss!.
Kalusugan Raffle Tickets
- Do you want to win a round trip to the Philippines, a 37 in. LCD HDTV, or an Apple iPhone? Well here's your chance to win one these prizes for just $1,00, that's right $1.00. AB Samahan Officers will be selling these raffle tickets all this week and next week for the Filipino-American Festival at Paradise Hills on October 6. There are tons of other prizes to win and you don't even have to be there to calim it, PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!!!
Chargers Games Fundraiser
-Come join us at Qualcomm Stadium as we volunteer and raise money at the Chargers Games this whole semester. Be there in action as your favorite team plays at the stadium, and hear the hyped up crown LIVE!!! It's a great way to bond and meet new people. Our first game is on October 14 against the Raiders. Please contact at amarie.fernando@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you soon!!!
September 27, 2007
Welcome to Andres Bonifacio Samahan's Webpage. This page is undergoing construction but please check back as often as possible to view the updates. Please check out the CALENDAR page to see upcoming events. And please check out the EVENTS page to view different events A.B. Samahan helps put on/attends. Thank you!
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