Monday, January 23, 2017

FACC holds second oathtaking for new officers



The Filipino-American Community of the Carolinas Inc. (FACC) held its second oath taking for the second batch of officers of the board at the Oasis Shrine at uptown Charlotte, last Saturday, Jan. 21.

Leading the new members of the FACC 2017 board were Edelweiss de Guzman as 2nd VP, Beth Rothermund, Tonette Batoon-Asay and J Andrew Arlegui as area representatives. 

Overseeing the induction of officers is Steve Mirman, FACC election member. In her speech Dr. Nini Bautista, one of the key FACC figures, reiterated the importance of volunteerism to the community.

She also reminded the officers about sacrificing some of their time and effort to build the FACC. Last Saturday's induction completes the lineup of FACC officers for 2017.

The FACC Board of Directors 2017 is composed of the following: Susan Dennis-president, Cip Onia -1st VP, Edelweiss de Guzman 2nd VP, Carllyn Francisco Ave-Secretary- Yulie Amar-Armstrong Treasurer- Dorena Reynolds-Auditor. 

Area representatives  who took their oaths were Miah Price, J Andrew Arlegui, Beth Rothermund, Jyoti Friedland and Tonette Batoon-Asay. 

Rogelio “RO” Lawsin, area representative for Mecklinburg County, is expected to take his oath soon./Susan Palmes-Dennis

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