If you are planning to attend, please fill out  this form to expedite the onsite registration process.  And don’t forget to check the Conference Schedule page on this blog.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in the Bay Area!

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See you on Friday — and don’t forget to check the Conference Schedule page on this blog!

PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE

Simply defined, “Advocacy” means “active support.”

Advocacy is an integral part of being an effective leader.

Advocacy increases and enhances the leadership process because it speaks for the improvement in the quality of life and speaks for others who are underserved. It becomes part of the leader’s lifestyle.

After 12 years of its “raison d’être” or reason for being, this is what NaFFAA has transformed itself into: to be leaders of advocates.

Advocacy encompasses everything that a leader does: to represent people (constituents), causes, and dreams.

-  Here’s one dream: “We want to build a community center.”
- What about “fighting for a cause?” There are prime examples such as taking care of our veterans or protecting the Philippine textile industry.
- Who are our constituents? It could be people close to us, such as our children, who need our protection.

The next generation of community advocates is consciously being given a distinctive acronym: YP.

These are the young Pinoys, young Pinays, and young professionals — and any future designation our intergenerational leaders consensually want, for instance, “Young Pilipinos,” for an online or digital campaign “to take back” the keyword “Pilipino” from any derogatory implications in cyber-space.

In co-creating a blueprint for the future, this paradigm could be useful for our intergenerational leaders:

“We don’t want to be paper tigers, i.e. leaders “in title only” by virtue of a piece of paper that has no teeth. Leaders who appear to be strong but are actually weak or ineffectual. Leaders of only “the top,” the organizations that label themselves as leaders. Leaders who only talk but don’t walk. Leaders who think aloud without a plan.

We can party as long as we plan for the party — and that there is an end-result after the party is over. We don’t want to get into an accident or put ourselves at unnecessary risk.”

If leaders really want to create a community, they plan — and plan many years before the “if” and “when” happen.

Leaders plan to reduce the liabilities and risks in achieving a cause, the dream, or a better quality of life for others. That’s why leaders go to “school,” to be educated on how to recognize these liabilities and risks. There is no age limit for a leader’s education.

We’re here at Empowerment-2010. E-2010. This is what we have translated among the many hours we, NaFFAA leaders and affiliates, have spent together — 12 years of personal contact in teleconferences, online chats, emails, empowerment conferences every even year, regional summits, forums, and gatherings.

NaFFAA is coming of age.

We are getting there, completing a full cycle of leadership in NaFFAA’s first 12 years of existence.

NaFFAA was “technically” founded in August of 1997 in an unprecedented gathering in Washington DC.

We’ve achieved our goal of igniting the “flames of consciousness” within our Filipino communities in America.

At E-2010, we are celebrating the continuum of Filipino leadership — intergenerational in culture and approach. We want to establish our advocates to be effective volunteers of the process.

We’re “on track” for the next 12 years — and beyond.

Explanation of Theme: We’re building leaders who work in an intergenerational environment.

Process of Volunteerism as a Delegate-Participant: contributor

This is the definition of a “volunteer” for E-2010: The conference is designed wherein delegates are fully engaged in the total experience of understanding and knowing how to implement the tools that they will receive from each workshop/session. Therefore, each delegate is looked upon as a volunteer of the conference. Thus, the volunteer will contribute to the outcome of the conference. There are many volunteer positions available throughout the conference. All volunteers are given a discounted registration fee of $165 for the conference which includes two lunches and the Isang Diwa evening event. The regular conference registration fee is $275 starting November 1, 2010. Please email Lorna Dietz at NaFFAANorcal@gmail.com, or Genevieve Jopanda at GVJopanda@hotmail.com, or Ben Menor at BMenor2010@gmail.com for more information. http://bit.ly/b52SpJ

See CONFERENCE SCHEDULE page for details.

For more updates, visit http:/www.naffaar8.com

Nov. 11, 2010 – Deadline for sponsorships and advertising submissions

Nov. 11, 2010 – Deadline for silent auction and special drawing for the Gala Night on Nov. 20, 2010

There is only one address to mail everything.

Make your checks out to “NaFFAA.”

Mail to: E-2010

c/o Greg Macabenta

1580 Bryant Street

Daly City, CA 94015

For Online Payments, go to  http://www.whitelightassociates.com/naffaae2010.html

Visit the NaFFAA Northern California Region 8 site for more information at:

http://naffaar8.com/e-2010-9th-naffaa-empowerment-conference-on-nov-19-21-2010/

LINKS:

VISIT the NaFFAA Northern California website at:

http://naffaar8.com/e-2010-9th-naffaa-empowerment-conference-on-nov-19-21-2010/

WATCH the Conference Video at:

http://static.animoto.com/swf/w.swf?w=swf/vp1&e=1287610392&f=Y0Kl90t6QcM2bAc6kbMTWQ&d=247&m=p&r=w&i=m&ct=Click%20here%20to%20enter%20E-2010&cu=http://naffaae2010.wordpress.com/&options=

FORMS:

Please email Lorna Dietz at NaFFAANorCal@gmail.com and ask her to email you the PDF files of the forms below if you cannot upload or print them out at Scribd.com. Thank you.

E-2010 Early Bird Registration Form – Extended until Oct. 31, 2010 http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf

Note: On November 1, 2010, E-2010 registration fee is $275 per participant up to the conference dates. Exceptions apply. Please inquire about these exceptions by emailing Baylan Megino at BaylanM@WhiteLightAssociates.com OR Lorna Dietz at NaFFAANorCal@gmail.com.

E-2010 FACT SHEET FOR ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIPS – Nov. 1, 2010 deadlinehttp://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf

FOR DETAILS ABOUT SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS, PLEASE EMAIL NAFFAANORCAL@GMAIL.COM SO WE CAN EMAIL THE PACKAGES TO YOU.

E-2010: Nov. 1, 2010 Deadline – Souvenir Program Advertiser Response Form http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf

E-2010 Special Drawing and Silent Auction Donor Response Form 2010-10-10 http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf

Star of Empowerment, © Bren Bataclan, www.Bataclan.com

NaFFAA is gathering Filipino community leaders to participate in its Empowerment 2010 Conference.

This is a unique and innovative conference involving all 12 NaFFAA regions to participate in the conference at all levels.

We are launching many programs specifically designed for succession building for the theme of our conference, “Building the Next Generation of Advocates.”

The Early Bird Registration rate has been extended to October 31st. So please send in your registration to ensure your place at the table.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE ** Timing and Program Subject to Change **

Friday, November 19th

5:30pm NaFFAA Amendments to Bylaws
7:00pm NaFFAA’s “Isang Diwa Talent Contest”

Saturday, November 20th
9:00am Welcome

9:30am Workshops begin (tentative listing):

Session 1: The Future is Now: Isang Diwa Intergenerational Success Building of Advocates

Lunch: NaFFAA Regional Reports

Session 2: Empowerment: Economics, Education, Culture, Health, Philanthropy

Session 3: Empowerment: Political and Legislative

Session 4: Empowerment: Sustainability and Succession Planning

6:30pm Evening Gala, Silent Auction, and Special Speaker (tickets are $65)

Sunday, November 21st
9:00am AM Election of Officers
Lunch: Installation of Officers and Closing Program

Further information will be forthcoming. Please register now while the early bird registration prices and conference hotel rates still hold until October 10th.

To Register:
http://www.whitelightassociates.com/naffaae2010.html

To Reserve a Room at the Conference Hotel:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/nffaa

or call 1-800-233-1234 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-233-1234      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-233-1234      end_of_the_skype_highlighting and mention “NaFFAA.”

“Building The Next Generation Of Community Advocates”

Join us for an Empowering and Rewarding Weekend!

Be one of the many community advocates throughout the United States who will share, care and bridge our common concerns, visions and goals.

WHEN:

Friday, November 19^th:       6pm Opening Reception

Saturday, November 20^th:  8am Registration, 9am Conference Begins

Saturday Evening Gala

Sunday, November 21^st:      9am Conference Continues to 4pm

WHERE:

Hyatt Regency, a 5-Star Hotel

1333 Bayshore Highway

Burlingame, CA  94010

Telephone: 650.696.2696

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:

$165   August 1st thru September 20^th

$225   September 21^st thru October 20^th

$275   October 21^st thru November 21^st

Register Now

or for paper registration please send an email request to:  r8events@gmail.com.

CONFERENCE HOTEL ROOMS at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame:

** Special Conference Hotel Rates are Effective  until October 1^st– not including taxes and fees **

$99    Double Occupancy

$124  Triple Occupancy

$149  Quadruple Occupancy

Hyatt Hotel Conference Reservations: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/nffaa

or call 1.800.233.1234, and mention “National Federation of Filipino American Associations.”

For Conference Updates, visit our blog at http://www.naffaae2010.wordpress.com

For further questions, please contact:

Baylan Megino at 510.457.5053 or BaylanM@WhiteLightAssociates.com

Lorna Dietz at 415.508.5326 or lornadietzpr@gmail.com

Ben Menor at 408.828.5593 or bmenor2010@gmail.com

NATIONAL FEDERATION of FILIPINO AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONS

REGION 8

GBM Building

1580 Bryant Street

Daly City, CA  94015

Besides launching E2010, this Invitation Only event will share the spotlight with several community events, including:

• Filipino American History Month celebration of 423 years in America at the SF Asian Art Museum on October 3rd. FANHS will celebrate the FAHM with artists, scholars, authors, and performers. Learn about the richness and beauty of Filipino American culture, art and history through performances and special displays, while we commemorate the 423rd anniversary of Filipinos in America. http://www.asianart.org
• San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival at Yoshi’s San Francisco on October 10th. The San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival will feature jazz greats Primo Kim, Charito, and Sandra Viray. Focusing on the unique history and legacy of jazz as performed by Bay Area Filipino American jazz artists, the Jazz Festival is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization operating under the auspices of the Filipino American National Historical Society, which promotes, preserves, and celebrates Filipino American history, art, and culture. All events throughout the year are free to the public and are accessible to everyone, with the exception of this major annual fundraiser. http://www.sfpinoyjazzfest.com
• Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce Convention at Talking Stick Resort from November 12th to 14th. Arizona’s new immigration laws are some of the hottest topics in America today. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and US Senator John McCain will give their side on this growing issue. There will be tremendous opportunity for entrepreneurs interested in doing commerce in the Philippines. Representatives from both governments have been invited and will be there to help in building a business in or with the Philippines. http://www.fpacc.com

Sponsoring organizations of the kickoff event are (partial list):

Community Child Care Council of Santa Clara County, Inc. (4C Council)

West Bay Pilipino Multi-Services

Filipino American National Historical Society – San Francisco Bay Area Consortium

National Federation of Filipino American Associations

- Santa Clara Chapter

- San Francisco Chapter

- East Bay Chapter

- Monterey-Salinas Chapter

- San Mateo Chapter

Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce

Corporate Sponsor and Host of the event is the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport.

This gathering of community leaders from around the county will focus on empowering our community advocates while ensuring organizational sustainability.

The program will include key speakers and panels on Legislative and Political Empowerment, Youth Empowerment, Organizational Sustainability and Succession Planning, and issues of interest.

WHEN:

Friday, November 19, 2010 – Sunday, November 21, 2010

WHERE:

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

1333 Bayshore Highway

Burlingame, CA 94010

(650) 347-1234

CONFERENCE HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

Make hotel reservations at the conference hotel:

https://resweb.passkey.com/go/nffaa

1-800-233-1234

(mention “National Federation of Filipino American Associations” or “NaFFAA”).

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DETAILS:

See “Conference Basics” page on this blog, or visit NaFFAA Conference Registration