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2020 BBFAA  Membership Form (Click here to print form)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the discounted membership fee of $25 has been extended until September 30, 2020. Please fill out the BBFAA Membership Form in the link above and mail your check to the BBFAA P.O. Box 227, Tallahassee, FL 32302-0227.  Or pay online by clicking the links below or the Pay Online Membership buttons above. Thank you for supporting the BBFAA.

Click here to pay for BBFAA $25 Annual Membership Fee

Click here to pay for BBFAA $250 Lifetime Membership Fee

BBFAA News

FAMU grad, track & field star Alelee Figueroa named MEAC 2020 Woman of the Year

Effective July 1st, St. Louis Catholic Church welcomes Father Alberic. Bishop William Wack, CSC, has appointed Fr. Alberic Lazerna, to be the new Parochial Administrator of St. Louis Catholic Church, effective July 1, 2020. Father Alberic has been the Parochial Vicar at Little Flower in Pensecola. Welcome to St. Louis, Fr. Alberic!

BBFAA’s Dr. Portia Dinoso Campos featured in Tallahassee Woman Magazine, celebrating Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Page 30. (April/May 2020)

FMSU Update

FMSU Update from Lally Mosley, FMSU Team Tallahassee Pageant
Coordinator

Upcoming Events

Lucky Goat Coffee to Support BBFAA Scholarships

It’s that time again! The BBFAA Scholarship Committee has partnered with Lucky Goat again this year to raise support for scholarships in the Philippines. Lucky Goat coffee is available for sale now! Only $11/bag. Please contact Mafe Brooks for your order or for any questions at mafemrb@gmail.com. Click here to view the Lucky Goat Flyer.

2020 Calendar of Events

Past Events

BBFAA Members: As we learn more about the Coronavirus and its effects on every day life, the BBFAA is cancelling all events until further notice.

September

Event: Pista sa Nayon- A Fiesta Filipino This event has been cancelled for September 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to coming back strong with our community celebration in 2021!

Event: The Asian Coalition of Tallahassee & Tallahassee Community College Dance Company present Fusion World Dance Concert. Click here to view the Fusion World Dance Flyer.

October

Event: BBFAA Costume challenge 2020! We don’t have to be together but we can still have fun by preparing our costumes for Halloween and sending them for a Virtual Costume Challenge.

This is a FREE event for all to enjoy. In lieu of entry fees, we encourage voluntary donations for the Philippine Scholarship Fund. To donate, please visit the Philippine Scholarship Fund webpage or click here to donate.  You can also mail a check to: BBFAA Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 227, Tallahassee, FL 32302-0227.

Trophies will be awarded for:

– Best Male Costume

– Best Female

– Best Minor

– Best Filipino-Inspired

– Best Couple

– Honorable Mentions(2)

Deadline for Group Dance (NOVEMBER 2)

Deadline for Submission of entries (NOVEMBER 2)

Announcement of Winners (NOVEMBER 9)

Pets in costumes are also welcome!

In the spirit of our Annual Fall Costume Party, we will also accept videos of dance performances from interested groups with a maximum of 5 members. We will post dance video entries on the Philippine Scholarship Fund FB page as well. Deadline for video submission is on October 28th.

This will be a FREE event for all to enjoy. In lieu of entry fees, we encourage voluntary donations for the Philippine Scholarship Fund. Checks can be mailed to: BBFAA Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 227, Tallahassee, FL 32302-0227.

For more information, please contact Sonny Abad or email: bbfaascholarship@gmail.com.

Ongoing Events

Event: BBFAA choir

• BBFAA Choir Director: Ferdie Francisco
• Location: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Tallahassee, Florida
• Filipino Choir sings at Blessed Sacrament every 3rd Sunday of the month

Executive Office

Jan 2019-Dec 2021

Officers

• President Earl Campos
• Vice President Dinah Johnson
• Secretary Lillian Plank
• Treasurer Roselle Gainer
• Auditor Michelle Riley
• Public Relations Officer Ferdie Flores

Board of Directors

• Chairman of the Board Sue Sparks
• Board Member Clyde Diao (Fmr President)
• Board Member Arneil Reyes (Fmr President)
• Board Member Romy Aggabao (Fmr President)
• Elected Board Member Mandy Escueta
• Elected Board Member Eleonor Lipman
• Elected Board Member Lally Mosley

BBFAA Members are welcome to attend the Executive Meeting held each third Friday of the month. Location TBA. Contact any Officer/Board member for more information.

Congratulations to the 2020 recipients of the BBFAA $500.00 U.S. Educational Grant!

Julia Hernandez (Winning Essay)
Giselle Almanzor
Mattheus Abad

Visit our FACEBOOK page for pictures of BBFAA Activities.

Date	Opponent	Location	Time (ET)/Results
Sat., Sep. 12 Home game	FSU vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	Tallahassee, FL	TBA
Sat., Oct. 3 Home game	FSU vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks	Tallahassee, FL	TBA
Sat., Oct. 17 Home game	FSU vs. North Carolina Tar heels	Tallahassee, FL	TBA
Sat., Nov. 7 Home game	FSU vs.  Pitt Panthers	Tallahassee, FL	TBA
Sat., Nov. 21 Home game	FSU vs. Clemson Tigers	Tallahassee, FL	TBA
Sat., Nov. 28 Home game	FSU vs. Virginia Cavaliers	Tallahassee, FL	TBA

Please CLICK Here, or the picture above, to sign up and volunteer for 1 hour to 1.5 hours. High School students will receive Bright Future hours.
Contact Person: Sonny Abad (850) 443-2694, or email Sonny Abad.

January

Event: Sinulog 2020

• Date/Time: Sunday, January 26 at 12:15 noon
• Location: Blessed Sacrament Church, 624 Miccosukee Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Details: This is a potluck event after the 12:15 mass. Click here to sign up for the potluck

February

Event: BBFAA General Membership Meeting

• Date/Time: Sunday, February 9 at 2.p.m to 5 p.m
• Location: Leon County Supervisor of Elections Office, 2990-1 Apalachee Parkway near Lynn’s Oriental Seafood Market, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Event: International Bazaar

• Date/Time: Saturday, February 15 at 2.p.m to 5 p.m
• Location: FSU Ballroom, Tallahassee, FL 32306

Event: Valentine’s Party

• • Date/Time: Friday, February 14, 2020 from 6 to 11 p.m.
  • Location: American Legion, 229 Lake Ella Drive, Tallahassee, FL
  • Details: This is a dinner/dance. Cost: $35/couple; $20/person; $10/performer student;$5/child less than 5 y.o. To purchase tickets, please text (or Facebook message) Lally Mosley at 850-766-0281 or Ferdie Flores at 850-570-4468. Please purchase tickets in advance.

  Click here, or the image below, to view the Valentine’s Party poster
  

April

Event: FSA hosts the International Cafe Cancelled 

• Date/Time: Wednesday, April 1 ,2020
• Location: International Globe, Tallahassee, FL
• Details:

Event: BINGO Cancelled

• Date/Time: Friday, April 24,2020
• Location: St. Louis Church ,3640 Fred George Road , Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Details:

Event: FSU Spring Football Game/Pizza Hut Revenue Opportunity. Cancelled until further notice.

• Date/Time: Saturday, April 18,2020
• Location: FSU Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL 32306
• Details: We need up to 14 people to volunteer. Pizza Hut is paying the BBFAA for each person who volunteer. Your support is appreciated.

May

Event: Flores de Mayo Cancelled

• Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 2020
• Location: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Tallahassee, Florida
• Details: Please bring flowers

June

Event: Summer Picnic Cancelled

September

Event: Pista sa Nayon- A Fiesta Filipino This event has been cancelled for September 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to coming back strong with our community celebration in 2021!

Event: The Asian Coalition of Tallahassee & Tallahassee Community College Dance Company present Fusion World Dance Concert. Click here to view the Fusion World Dance Flyer.