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| The 2015 FACC officers with incumbent president Engr. Robert Escobal from Cebu City |
by Susan Palmes-Dennis
A BIGGER, better gala night is promised by the Fil-American Community of the Carolinas (FACC) on November 14 as they set up arrangements to ensure maximum participation and enjoyment for participants.
Cecilia Durano-Perry, FACC 2nd Vice-president, said those wishing to attend their 28th black tie gala event to get their tickets now. “After October 15 the gala ticket is sold at $65,” Perry said.
Perry said they set up pre-registration for the event so people won't have to line up for tickets.
“There is no need for these people to register themselves as they were issued wrist bands already with the initial of the officer to whom it was purchased. Table assignment would also be written in the wrist band as well,” she said.
As in past Gala Nights, Perry said they expect a long line of out-of-town guests since it is considered the FACC's culminating activity since their inception in the 80s.
The FACC was created to build and strengthen community ties among Fil-Americans in the Carolinas and beyond.
Perry said the tickets were priced an additional $5 due to changes in cocktails and food to be served. She said they also provided baby sitting services to Fil-Am families who bring their children to the event.
The FACC official website announced that baby sitting for children three years old to 11 years old is available. There would be two adult sitters per room which can accommodate eight to 10 children. The kids will be served water and pizza.
Two professional disc jockeys and a fashion show produced by renowned Fil-American designer Edelweiss de Guzman are also scheduled during the event.
Capping the night will be a Philippine native “tinikling” dance and a silent auction. Entertainment will be provided during dinner.
This year's FACC officers are Robert Escobal, president; Nerissa Beatriz Estes-1st vice president; Cecilia Durano Perry, 2nd VP; Margie S. Clark, Treasurer; Aurea Barbee, secretary; Liezel Bell, auditor; and Ramuel Cabanero, public relations officer.
Last year's president Dr. Malette Aquino-Oliveros serves as ex-officio board member. Area representatives are Rosalia Prosser for the north district and Gary Escobal for the south district.
A meet and greet among the Fil-Americans will be held at the lobby of the Embassy Suites Concord located at 5400 John Q.Hammons Dr, NW Concord, NC at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 14.
Those interested to attend can look to the FACC website at FACC.org for further details.
(Susan Palmes-Dennis is a veteran journalist from Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao in the Philippines and is now employed in one of the school systems in the Carolinas.
Read her blogs on susanpalmesstraightfrom the Carolinas.com and at http://www.blogher.com/myprofile/spdennis54. These and other articles also appear at http://www.sunstar.com.ph/author/2582/susan-palmes-dennis.
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