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NaFFAA Midwest

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

September 28, 2021

Presentation of FAHM Proclamation

To Chair R3 Midwest, Dr. Evelyn Natividad L-R Front: Hannah Natividad, Jelly Carandang, Alanna Fernandez, Haidee Fernandez, Matthew Fernandez, Dr. Evelyn Natividad and Honorable Mayor George D. Alpogianis,Village Village Manager, Joe La Margo. L-R Back: Trustee Dean Strzelecki, Trustee Denise McCreery, Trustee Craig Niedermaier, Trustee Joe LoVerde, and Trustee Danette Matyas.

September 28, 2021

Presentation of FAHM Proclamation

To Chair R3 Midwest, Dr. Evelyn Natividad L-R Front: Hannah Natividad, Jelly Carandang, Alanna Fernandez, Haidee Fernandez, Matthew Fernandez, Dr. Evelyn Natividad and Honorable Mayor George D. Alpogianis,Village Village Manager, Joe La Margo. L-R Back: Trustee Dean Strzelecki, Trustee Denise McCreery, Trustee Craig Niedermaier, Trustee Joe LoVerde, and Trustee Danette Matyas.

June 11, 2022 — PACF Piyesta Pinoy at Bolingbrook Illinois. L-R: Dr. Evelyn Natividad, NaFFAA IL Chair, Ed Brotonel and Annie Brotonel.

With Ella Basilio and renowned artist Fred De Asis (center), who taught the ancient writing Kut-Kut during the event.
Evelyn Natividad & Abbey Eusebio
December 21, 2021

Presentation of the book “The Making of the Rizal Monument in Chicago” to Consul Ryan Pondoc by Dr. Evelyn Natividad.

Also, a discussion of Veterans Issues with Consul Ryan Pondoc led by Jelly Carandang, Evelyn Natividad, Ed Brotonel, Annie Brotonel and Noly Dulay of Cultural Affairs during the meeting.
October 12, 2021

A signing of the Proclamation of Filipino- American History Month was accomplished at the Iowa Governor’s Office

by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant General Adam Gregg and was presented to NaFFAA Iowa leaders Roel and Malou Campos & Naty Balines.

April 27, 2021 – NaFFAA Iowa participated in a virtual meeting with Iowa Asian Alliance IAA and AAPI community members and leaders in preparation for a meeting on May 5, 2021, with elected officials in regards to Asian discrimination, hate crime, and positive steps. The goal was to list actions/goals to be presented to our Iowa government elected officials. Roel & Malou Campus coordinated the event.

September 7, 2021 — The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago and the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP) through Regional Director Jelly Carandang organized the awarding of Congressional Medal in a ceremony in honor of Mr. Erdulfo A. Garcia at his home in Berwyn, Illinois, a suburb in Greater Chicago.

Ruby Horner Chase worked with senior citizens program to address their needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 2, 2021 — Jelly Carandang celebrated her birthday and donated $800 to NaFFAA & $700 to FANHS as beneficiaries of her gifts.
2020-’21 — Rebuilding Trust & Unity – Des Moines Police Department. Spear-headed a permanent series in providing education & open communication between all communities. Coordinated by Chair Malou Guieb Campos & Vice Pres. Roel Campos coordinated the event.

Ella Basilio joined the Fil-Am Protest against China's incursion in the West Philippine Sea.

Dr. Evelyn Natividad participated in the Immigration Rally in Springfield.

May 27, 2021 – Dr.Evelyn Natividad represented the Fil-Am community as a panelist at ABC Channel 7 “Our Chicago: Voices of the Community” digital town hall. Discussed the history of Filipino American immigration in the USA and Chicago.

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