CYDF USA Journal 4 - Calantas Young Dreamers Foundation, Inc.

CYDF USA, (INC.) JOURNAL
Calantas Barrio Fiesta Celebration & Annual Board Meeting
In Honor of Apung Sto. Cristo (3rd Saturday of May)
The Founder called for the First Organizational Meeting of the Calantas
Children at 985 Cottonwood Lake, Hellyer Park in San Jose, CA. 95111 on April
10, 2004, to discuss and establish a sister Foundation of the Calantas Young
Dreamers Foundation, Inc. in the State of California and it shall be registered in
the beautiful City of San Francisco, CA (the seat of its main office) as: CYDF
USA, Inc.
Both Foundations share a common mission of helping indigent but
deserving talented youth in the Philippines with CYDF USA, Inc. having a
distinct mission to serve the Filipino-American aging population in the USA by
establishing a chain of nonprofit medical model healthcare facility imbedded
with ethnic-specific psyho-socio-emotional, religious and culturally-sensitive
services for the Filipino-American aging population in the San Francisco Bay
Area and across the USA.
Declaration of Mission of the CYDF USA, (Inc)
It is the love for our country that we bond ourselves and take the mission
of CYDFI Philippines to respond in our own little way to the ideals, aspirations
and dreams in life of our youth living in abject poverty found in Philippine
rural areas like Calantas and Nabuclod Aeta Community through a Scholarship
Program Model with a Methodology, called: SWREM Theory In Action,
designed to help them help themselves so they can help incoming scholars
leading to breaking their cycle of poverty as they learn to become socially
responsible, with implications not only to personal but community growth and
development, as well.
We intend to serve, also, our Filipino-American “high-risk” youth and
their families in the San Francisco Bay Area through Community Youth
Empowerment Programs that promote positive self-image, enhancement of
self-esteem, development of life and leadership skills;
Further, we intend to establish, too, a nonprofit medical model healthcare
facility that is imbedded with ethnic-specific psycho-socio-emotional, religious
and culturally-sensitive services for the Filipino-American aging population in
the San Francisco Bay Area and promote advocacy replication of said model in
other parts of the country.
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Chapter 1
THE FRAMEWORK OF CYDF USA, INC.
I. INTRODUCTION
From the Philippines, the formation of a Sister Foundation of the Calantas
Young Dreamers Foundation, Inc. which will be registered in the State of
California as USA, INC. will maximize and facilitate resources generated from
the Filipino-American community to help accomplish the mission of “helping
youth help himself so he can help other youth, as well”. This is a mission shared
by both the CYDFI Philippines and CYDF USA, Inc. and their distinct mission
becomes evident in the latter’s intent to provide a medical model healthcare
services center with ethnic-specific psycho-socio-emotional, religious and
culturally-sensitive services for the Filipino-American aging population.
A. Mission Statement
CYDF USA, Inc., as a non-profit organization, supports the mission of the
CYDFI Philippines “of helping youth help himself so that he can help other
youth, as well” by seeking material resources from the Filipino-American
community and others. It also seeks to design Community Youth Empowerment
Programs for the Filipino-American youth in the Bay Area and plans to establish
a chain of nonprofit medical model healthcare facility imbedded with ethnicspecific
psycho-socio-emotional, religious and culturally-sensitive services for
the Filipino-American aging population.
B. Objectives
In order to carry on its mission, CYDF USA, Inc. will have the following
objectives to guide its methodology and operation:
1. To support the mission of CYDFI Philippines in empowering indigent but
deserving talented youth of Calantas and Nabuclod Aeta Community, Floridablanca,
Pampanga, Philippines through a Scholarship Program Model with a
methodology (SWREM Theory In Action), designed to help them help themselves
so they can help incoming scholars leading to breaking their cycle of poverty as
they learn to become socially responsible;
2. To design Community Youth Empowerment Programs (CYEP) that promote
positive self-image, enhancement of self-esteem, development of life and
leadership skills of the Filipino-American “high-risk” youth and their families in
the San Francisco Bay Area, California;
3. To establish a nonprofit medical model healthcare facility, imbedded with ethnicspecific
psycho-socio-emotional, religious and culturally-sensitive services for the
Filipino-American aging population in the San Francisco Bay Area and promote
replication advocacy of said model across the country.
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The first objective of the Foundation is short-term, designed to directly
support the Mission of the CYDFI Philippines and that which is envisioned to
become, in due time, a self-sustainable institution by seeking to employ
“SWREM Theory In Action” as the key principle for its methodology.
The last two objectives are long-term which are designed to serve the
Filipino-American youth and their immediate families and the Filipino-
American aging population in the San Francisco Bay Area and across the USA.
C. Methodology
CYDF USA, Inc. is organized with a mission espoused by CYDFI
Philippines of helping poor but talented youth in Calantas Elementary School
and Nabuclod Negrito School through a Scholarship Program Model with
SWREM Theory In Action as the key concept for its methodology; with
implications not only to personal but community growth and development in
Calantas and Nabuclod, as the youth learns to be socially responsible. The
former differs with distinction on its mission of “establishing a chain of medical
healthcare facility that is imbedded with ethnic-specific psycho-socio-emotional,
religious and culturally-sensitive services.
CYDF USA, Inc. will have three (3) Phases of Program Development to
serve as parameters in the implementation of the methodology to accomplish its
mission and objectives. Specifically, the following are designed to define the
direction of the Foundation:
1. The issues that CYDF USA, Inc. has identified to address and why
2. The programs adopted to effectively respond to the identified issues;
3. The policy and procedural statements that would define the structures of the
programs;
4. The mission and objectives of the Foundation in responding to the issues.
II. DISCUSSION
A. ISSUES identified by CYDF USA, Inc.
There are several issues that the Foundation identified and will seek to
address them in the following manner:
1. The need to help poor but talented youth in Calantas and Nabuclod help
himself so he can help other youth is the first that the Foundation recognizes
through a Scholarship Program with SWREM Theory In Action, as its
methodology.
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Rationale: The Founders believe that the future belongs to the youth and
the youth holds the light of the future with ardent passion to make a difference
and to effect change in his life for the better and those around him as he learns
to become more socially responsible. For this dream to come true, youth needs
some empowerment and resources especially to those poor but talented youth in
Calantas and Nabuclod. The Scholarship Program Model is designed to become
self-sustainable through the implementation of SWREM Theory In Action, in due
time, with implications not only to personal but community growth and development,
as well. In order for this process to become realistically feasible, there has
to be a continuous loop of empowerment that shall be kept on the move.
2. The need of Community Youth Empowerment Programs for Fil-Am Youth.
CYDF USA, Inc. recognizes the need to develop Community Youth
Empowerment Programs (CYEP) that promote positive self-image, enhancement
of self-esteem, development of life and leadership skills of the Filipino-
American youth in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Rationale: The Founders believe in the pro-active approach to make a
difference in the life of youth so he can be more productive member of the society
as he gains more positive self-image with enhanced self-esteem and able to
develop his leadership potential into a meaningful and useful one. When a youth
experiences the power of being empowered, he will one day become “selfempowered”
and can be a person who and what he wants to be and become,
enabling him to empower others as well. This is the ripple effect of empowerment.
It can spin things around and can spell a difference o effect a positive
change in other people’s lives in the community where the youth lives in.
3. The need of Healthcare Services Center for Filipino-American Aging
Population with Ethnic-Specific Psycho-socio-emotional, Religious and
Culturally-Sensitive Services.
CYDF USA, Inc. recognizes the absence and the need to establish a nonprofit
medical healthcare facility for the Filipino-American aging population that
addresses the ethnic-specific psycho-socio-emotional, religious and culturallysensitive
needs of the individual deemed and bound for an institutionalized
healthcare setting.
Rationale: Per US Census 2000 Brief Report on the Asian Population,
there are 1,850,314 Filipinos residing in the USA, and yet no known establishment
of institutionalized medical healthcare facility for the Filipino-American
aging population with focus on ethnic-specific psycho-socio-emotional, religious
and culturally-sensitive services is in existence with a non-profit status;
notwithstanding the fact that most Filipinos are acculturated and assimilated into
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the mainstream society but are still very much Filipinos at heart and soul.
Meaning, they still long to be with their cultural heritage, especially as they
reach the prime of their life in the USA. CYDF USA, Inc. is envisioning to carry
on the noble mission of providing a culturally-sensitive services in a medical
healthcare facility. CYDFI Philippines might see some of its Scholars participate
in the crusade, as healthcare workers such as: physicians, registered nurses,
dietitians and nutritionists, pharmacists, therapists (recreational, PT/OT/ST),
dentists, podiatrists, psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers.
The following summary table indicates where most of the Filipinos reside
in the United States, being the 2nd highest in number of Asian population:
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B. THREE (3) PHASES OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
CYDF USA, Inc. seeks to respond to the issues identified by strategically
designing programs divided into three (3) Phases of Program Development that
could help effectively in addressing the said issues, namely:
Phase 1: Community Outreach and Fundraising Drive.
This Phase is a short-term goal that will take the task of Community
Outreach and Fundraising; and covers to address objective #1 which is designed
to directly support the mission of CYDFI Philippines and is stated as follows:
“To support the mission of CYDFI Philippines in empowering indigent but
deserving talented youth of Calantas and Nabuclod Aeta Community,
Floridablanca, Pampanga, Philippines through a Scholarship Program Model
with a methodology (SWREM Theory In Action), designed to help them help
themselves so they can help incoming scholars leading to breaking their cycle of
poverty as they learn to become socially responsible.
Phase 2: Development of Community Youth Empowerment Programs.
This Phase is a long-term goal that addresses objective #2 which is
designed to develop Community Youth Empowerment Programs (CYEP) to
benefit the Filipino-American youth and their immediate families in their search
for positive self-images, enhancement of self-esteem, development of life and
leadership skills. It is a pro-active approach of youth development evoking in
them their potential for leadership and become good leaders in their own
respective communities. The said objective is referred to as follows:
“To design Community Youth Empowerment Programs (CYEP) that
promote positive self-image, enhancement of self-esteem, development of
life and leadership skills of the Filipino-American youth and their
immediate families in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Phase 3: Establishment of a Chain of Medical Healthcare Facility Imbedded
with Ethnic-Specific Psycho-socio-emotional, Religious and Culturally-
Sensitve Services to Filipino Elderly in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Phase 3 is a long-term goal that addresses objective #3 in establishing a
medical healthcare facility to respond on the need to provide a culturallysensitive
model for the Filipino-American aging population with a nonprofit
status. Phase 3 may be linked to the manpower development of CYDFI
Philippines as some of its Scholars might lean towards to the direction of
becoming healthcare workers and find themselves needed in the Geriatric
Healthcare Center for Filipinos. The Center requires most of its personnel to be
Filipinos with an innate capacity to provide culturally-sensitive services. This
kind of environment provides a definition of what “Quality of Care” may mean
may mean to residents being cared for. The objective mandating this atmosphere
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is stated as follows:
“To establish a non-profit medical model healthcare facility, imbedded
with ethnic-specific psycho-socio-emotional, religious and culturallysensitive
services for the Filipino-American aging population in the San
Francisco Bay Area and promote replication advocacy of said model
across the country.
C. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: DEFINING THE STRUCTURES OF
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOUNDATION
Policy Statement #1: Sine Quod Non Habet
Prior to determining the Policy and Procedural Statements that would
define the STRUCTURES of Program Development and effectively carry to
accomplish the mission of the Foundation, it should be made clear that the
following procedural statements are needed to be complied with:
1. Pre-requisite Procedural Statements:
1a. Organization and Management.
• Determine from among the Calantas Children on their commitment to come
on board and join the CRUSADE of the (1) Foundation, by being elected as
(2) members of the board, trustees and officers, (3) register the Foundation in
California and secure a tax-exempt status from the IRS (501.c3) and FTB,
(4) adopt the 3 Phases of Program Development and (5) conduct fundraising
activity for the Phases 1 and 2 Scholarship Program in the Philippines.
• Agree to meet at least once a year for Board Meeting, Election of Officers,
Board Members and Trustees;
• Write and adopt a Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Foundation.
1b. Legal Requirements via Initial Agent for Service of Process
• Register the Foundation into a non-profit, non-stock corporation under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law (Title 1, Div. 2, Part 2, ss. 5110 et seq.
of the California Code of Regulations) through the Office of the Secretary of State
in California as: CYDF USA, Inc.
• Obtain State Tax Exempt Status under Section 23701d of the Revenue and
Taxation Code in California; and/or,
• Obtain Federal Tax Exempt status under Section 501.c3 of the IRS Code;
• Obtain a TIN (Tax Identification Number) from the IRS;
• Other legal papers, as determined and required (DOJ, BE, EDD, DIR, FTB and
City).
• Once the Foundation is registered as a nonprofit organization, it has to be registered
in the City where the main Office is located at: San Francisco, CA.
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• The Foundation has to register in the City its FNSB which stands for
“Fictitious Name of Small Business”.
• The FNSB has to be legally published (Legal Publication).
• Prior to registration, CYDF USA, Inc., Articles of Incorporation and By-
Laws are needed to be done and signed by the members.
• Organizational/Functional Chart need to be articulated. Create committees
and sub-committees to address specific issues of the Foundation.
• Arrive at a decision which Bank could be officially adopted by CYDF USA.
Policy Statement #2: Funding, Financial Management & Accountability
The three (3) Phases of Program Development of the Foundation will be
developed independently from each other but shall be under its over-all umbrella
of responsibility. Each Phase shall address its own growth and development with
Funding, Financial Management and Accountability through AUDIT. The
public, upon written request to indicate specific date and time, has the privilege
to inspect the financial statement of the Foundation.
2a. Funding and Financial Management Procedural Statements for Phase 1
• Phase 1 will have a Bank Account to be known as CYDF Scholarship Fund
Account. This account is dedicated to the fundraising efforts of the Calantas
Children, Friends and Supporters of the CYDF USA, Inc. to directly benefit
the Mission of CYDFI Philippines in helping poor but talented youth in
Calantas and Nabuclod help himself so he can help other youth in need of
help through the CYDFI Scholarship Program.
• Scholarship Fund Drive shall also be derived from annual dues, donations
gifts (Art. Xl, s1 of the By-Laws of the Foundation).
• Scholarship Fund Drive shall also be derived from the Filipino-American
community and others through Endowment, Individual Financial Pledge,
CES Alumni Membership Fee Drive, Sponsorship of Social and Cultural
Events, Albertson’s Community Partners Club (Art. 7, CYDFI Handbook, p.40).
• Scholarship Fund Drive shall also include in writing grant proposals to some
Foundations responsive on the Mission of the Foundation, both in the US and
the Philippines. Information can be maximized coming from “The
Foundation Center” in San Francisco, CA. (The Foundation Center, p.40) on
Guide to Funding for International and Foreign Programs. All of the 1,300+
grantmakers featured in Guide to Funding for International and Foreign
Programs have demonstrated a commitment to international non-profit in the
US and abroad (Philippines). They provide funding for international relief,
conferences, disaster assistance, human rights, civil liberties, community
development, education, and related subject.
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2b. Funding and Financial Management Procedural Statements for Phase 2
• Phase 2 is a Bank Account for Community Youth Empower Programs
(CYEP). This Account shall be established when funding grant is made
available to serve primarily Filpino-American youth in their search for and
promotion of positive self-image, enhancement of self-esteem, development
of their life and leadership skills.
• Funding source for CYEP shall be derived from Foundations responsive to
the pro-active approach of methodology for community youth empowerment
programs.
2c. Funding and Financial Management Procedural Statements for Phase 3
• Phase 3 is a Bank Account for the Geriatric Healthcare Center for
Filipinos. This Account shall be established when the healthcare facility
becomes operational.
• Since the healthcare facility is a nonprofit medical healthcare model, the
funding source comes mostly from the (1) Medicaid/Medical, (2) Medicare
Part B, (2) HMOs, (4) private insurances, (5) private pay by the residents
and/or the residents’ families, (6) through linkage with SFVHA Community-
Based Health Program.
• The Business Office of the Geriatric Healthcare Center for Filipinos shall
take charge in implementing the financial policy of the facility.
Policy Statement #3: Implementation of CYDF Program Development
Having identified funding sources for the three (3) Phases of CYDF
Program Development, the Foundation shall address the implementation of the
Programs in an incremental and longitudinal basis beginning upon completion of
all the LEGAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS shall have been submitted and
approved to commence its nonprofit business operation.
3a. Implementation Procedural Statements for Phase 1
• Phase 1 shall be immediately implemented and conduct fundraising activities
in the Bay Area “to help poor but talented youth” in Calantas and Nabuclod.
• The financial resources generated by the efforts of the Calantas Children,
Friends and Supporters of the Foundation, shall all be directed and credited to
benefit directly the CYDFI SCHOLARS in the Philippines (pls. refer to
Policy Statement No. 2, #2a).
• Implementation of Phase 1 shall be strictly monitored (Bookkeeping and
annual Audit), as basic procedures of Financial Management.
• Summary of financial activities shall be reported to the members/supporters
of the Foundation during Annual Board Meeting.
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3b. Implementation Procedural Statements for Phase 2
• Phase 2 shall be implemented in San Francisco, CA and the Bay Area, to
benefit Filipino-American youth in search for and promotion of positive selfimage,
enhancement of self-esteem, development of their life and leadership skills.
• Full implementation shall depend on support (Funding of Grant Proposals)
coming from Foundations responsive to the pro-active approach of
methodology in empowering youth to function at best in their life through the
“Community Youth Empowerment Programs” of the Foundation.
• The Foundation shall have to design and develop a “content and process” of
Youth Empowerment Curriculum that addresses: (a) promotion of self-image,
(b) enhancement of self-esteem, and © development of life and leadership skills.
• Personnel Development to carry out Phase 2 is subject to the pulse created in
the CYEP Grant Proposal’s approval.
• The Foundation will seek to engage youth in San Francisco who were already
engaged during their elementary and middle school education about youth’s
involvement in the community and could be resource to provide feedback on
their “thoughts and feelings as Filipino youth versus being a Filipino-
American youth” in the USA today. How do they see themselves How good
they feel about themselves Do they know who they are, as a “people”
3c. Implementation Procedural Statements for Phase 3
• Phase 3 shall be implemented in the San Francisco Bay Area and eventually,
to other parts of the country where there is higher concentration and large
number of Filipino-American aging population with the establishment of a
chain of nonprofit medical healthcare facility that is imbedded with ethnicspecific
psycho-socio-emotional, religious and culturally-sensitive services.
• The actual implementation will depend on the following factors, such as:
(1) Manpower Development, (2) Funding Resource Development,
(3) Physical Development. And as such, it will be part of the Field Study of
the Founder at San Francisco State University and in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for his Master Degree in Gerontology and to qualify him take
the State Board Exam for Nursing Home Administrator in California.
• As a Foundation with nonprofit status, CYDF USA, Inc. may experience a
tax-exempt status that will benefit the targe population it plans to serve and
those individuals who would join the CRUSADE.
• What is a skilled nursing facility Per CCR Title 22, Div. 5, Ch. 3, Art. 3 on
Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities and Referral Agencies, states:
“Skilled nursing facilities shall provide, but shall not be limited to
the following required services: physician, skilled nursing, dietary,
pharmaceutical and activity program”.
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CYDF USA, Inc. First Organizational Meeting
The Officers/Members of CYDF USA, Inc. has adopted its status as a sister Foundation
of the Philippine-based Calantas Young Dreamers Foundation, Inc. during its Organizational
Meeting held on April 10, 2004 by the Cottonwood Lake, Hellyer Park in San Jose, California
CYDF USA, Inc. Continues To Make Waves...
The 2nd meeting at Hellyer Park on August 7, 2004 was attended again by the Calantas
Children who resolved to adopt the Articles of Incorporation and its By-Laws. It was decided that the
Founder shall proceed with the compliance of meeting the legal requirements for the Foundation to
be registered officially as: CYDF USA, Inc. The members of the Board of Trustees and Board
Officers were also elected on this great moment. It has been a great day, indeed, to see the dawn of
history that a brighter future will shine on the soil of Calantas as its poor but deserving talented
youth are empowered to become the best of what they are capable of being and becoming.
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CYDF USA, Inc.
*A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation per CCC Title 1, Div. 2, Part 2, Sec. 5110 et seq.*
Organizational and Functional Chart
Antonio M. Mendoza, Ph.D. & Rita Nabong-Mendoza, R.N.
CYDF Founders
Calantas Young Dreamers Foundation, Inc.
*Sister Foundation of CYDF USA, Inc.
*Based & SEC-Registered in the Philippines
Legal Adviser
Filipino Lawyer/Pro-Bono
Financial Consultant
Calantas Elder Advisers
Birang/Ado Serrano, Doring
Mercado, Leonor Baquing
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (2004-2006)
*Implementing-Body of the Foundation*
President
AMADO SERRANO
Executive Vice President
CORAZON P. MELENDEZ
Vice President for Operations
(Southern California)
LUCILA COOLEY
Ass’t to the Vice President for Operations
EVELYN B. BRIONES
Secretary
EASTHER MARIE M. SERRANO
Treasurer
CECILLE S. MENDOZA
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEES
Over-All Chair: Elected by the Body
Members: Three (3) Subcommittee Chairs
Phase 1 Chair: Appointed by OverallChair
Members: Two (2) Board Members
Phase 2 Chair: Appointed by OverallChair
Members: Two (2) Board Members
Phase 3 Chair: Appointed by OverallChair
Members: Two (2) Board Members
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (15-21)
*Policy-Making Body of the Foundation*
Marie Serrano, Danilo & Melisa Serrano, Roosevelt & Cecille
Mendoza, Frank Serrano, Jr., Eloisa Matic, Froilan & Leny Mendoza,
Amado & Charito Serrano, Corazon P. Melendez, Lucila Cooley,
Renato & Evelyn B. Briones, Evelyn Lopez, Alma Espejo,
Maricel Serrano, Carlos and Lourdes Tanquilut, Alejandrino Gamboa
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (7)
*Caretaker of the Foundation’s Wealth*
*Elected from the Board Membership*
Charito M. Serrano, Evelyn B. Briones, Eloisa M. Matic,
Maricel Serrano, Evelyn S. Lopez, Corazon P. Melendez,
Alma M. Espejo
BOARD OFFICERS (4)
*Facilitate Policy-Making and Annual Board Meeting*
*Elected from the Board of Trustees*
Lucila M. Cooley (Chairman), Maricel Serrano (Vice-Chair),
Cecille S. Mendoza (Treasurer), Easther Marie M. Serrano (Secretary)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chair: The Treasurer of the Board
Members: Three Board Members
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Chair: Appointed by the Board
Members: Three Board Members
CYEP PROJECTS IN CALANTAS
*Children’s Library Book
*Penny in the Jar
Chair: Nini N. Mendoza
Members: Junior CYDF Members
JUNIOR MEMBERS OF CYDF USA, INC
Michael Serrano, Mark Serrano, Karen Mendoza, Warren Mendoza, Kay-Ann Cruz, Jacob Mendoza, Jen-Jen Cruz,
Nathaniel Mendoza, Amerina Mendoza, Rita II Mendoza, Kimberly Igno, Marcus Serrano, Megan Serrano, Jessica Lopez,
Olivia D. Tanquilut, Camille D. Tanquilut, Darryl B. Briones, Tahana B. Briones, Redrick B. Briones
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CYDF USA, Inc.
First Elected Executive Officers (2004-2006)
Amado Serrano, President
Corazon P. Melendez, Executive Vice President
Luz Cooley, Vice President for Operations (So, California)
Cecille S. Mendoza, Treasurer
Easther Marie M. Serrano, Secretary
When two or three are gathered to remember the plight of our poor but talented youth
in Calantas and Nabuclod through a Scholarship Program, there can be no doubt that
it will create a power to empower them to become the best of “what and who” they
are capable of being. This will eventually inspire them to continue the noble project
that we started. TY & God bless for being involved in the Foundation!
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1st Annual Board Meeting/Calantas Barrio Fiesta (7May05)
Coyote Point Park, San Mateo County, California
Discussion on
the Progress of
the Foundation!
The day was
graced by the
presence of
Dr. and Mrs.
Herminio
Mercado, and
their son. By the
grace of God,
we hope to
succeed in this
crusade!
The day was filled with fun, laughter and games! It was a day showered with festive mood and graced abundantly with
potluck of good food coupled with the LECHON that Abel promised to bring in the spirit of the Calantas Barrio Fiesta!
It was a solemn moment of signing the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Foundation so as to commence the
long process of getting the Foundation registered in California. It was a moment that despite the lack of cohesiveness,
bonding among adults and children began to unfold to see a new dawn of beginning for the Calantas Folks! God Bless!
Sipa is a favorite
game among the
youth in the
Philippines that
builds balance,
resiliency and
strength of
moral character!
Winners
of the
SIPA
GAME!
Ready for the
Olympic
Game
Would you believe that despite
Tahana’s stretching her muscles
to the limit, she was not among
the lucky winners! Keep up the
good spirit! With practice, you’ll
certainly win for the next round
of the SIPA GAME.
Look at Lola! She is the most creative and photogenic person
ever caught on camera by Nini during the Calantas Barrio
Fiesta Celebration at Coyote Point Park in San Mateo County!
WINNERS TAKE IT ALL! Did you win a trophy or candy
Better watch out and put yourself into shape! Tahana is all gear-up for next year!
People were surprised to see her beautiful poise on the
tree! Christine, Tita Chi, Tito Beny and the rest of the
Nabong Clan in Dau should see this “moment in time”
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“The future belongs to the youth and the youth holds the light of the future with ardent passion to make a difference
and to effect change in his life for the better and those around him as he learns to become socially responsible”.
“Man, in his search for meaning in life, has to develop his potentiality to the fullest so that he could enjoy the very
essence of his existence; and only then, he could become fully human capable of transcending the realities of his
life” (Mendoza, 2004).
As we learn to live by this principle in our
search for meaning in life, we become
committed for we have found a reason for
being, something deserving our best
efforts, worth living for, and if need be,
worth dying for. Young our children as
they are, they are already experiencing
this search for meaning in their life. It is
up to us, parents, to keep the flame of
love burning that even in the darkness of
the night, our children will see the glow
of the candle and find strength to go on
The future leaders of the CYDF USA, Inc.
They are like seeds planted in the rich garden soil of life, full of potential
and are being nurtured and nourished with the wisdom of the Foundation.
An Open Letter to All Our Kabario in Calantas
In the year 2000, my wife (tho’ not from Calantas) and I decided to help indigent but deserving talented youth
in Calantas help themselves thru a Scholarship Program so they can help incoming scholars by using SWREM Theory
In Action as a methodology. Further discussion on this theory is found in the Handbook Part I, Article 4, s1 to s3.
Every year thereafter for three consecutive years, we went home to get things organized and finally had registered our
efforts on Aug. 16, 2002, into a nonprofit corporation, as: Calantas Young Dreamers Foundation, Inc. We must be
dreaming! We made a CHOICE when we did this. We are not expecting anything in return but to feel good about
knowing that we share a part of what we can and to remember our parents: Apung Posti and Danding. So, we decided
to help and started Phase I: High School Scholarship Program, hoping that some of our Kabario will also help to help
make a difference in the life of our youth. There are currently three on-going scholars in the Scholarship Program.
Each year, another scholar is added on top of the list! To continue supporting the Scholarship Program, we decided to
put up AGRI-BUSINESS, hoping to sustain the Phase 1 Scholars. This agri-business is PERSONAL and has
nothing to do with the Foundation EXCEPT to help finance the NEEDS of the CYDFI SCHOLARS. The
rental fee derived from the planned agri-business lease, (i.e., Niniko Diesel-Gas Station and the 2.3 hectares of
Fishpond), should help us financially achieve our goal of meeting the expenses of all the Phase 1 Scholars. NO
REGRETS because we made a CHOICE of doing something to help make a difference in the life of our youth in
Calantas! Only God knows how far can we go to carry on this CRUSADE! But, I am almost certain that there are
some of our Kabario who are interested to help, in the same way that there are those who don’t believe in what we do!
So, we decided to turn our eyes to our Kabario residing in the US; knock at the door of their hearts to find out
if they would like to extend their helping hand on the need to establish a Sister Foundation, named: CYDF USA,
(Inc). Some of us in California responded gladly and work is now in progress! Also, Dr. Mercado and his Family
responded positively for taking a very commendable move of sponsoring at least one, for a start, of the Phase 2:
College Scholarship Grant beginning SY: 2007.-2008. It shall be noted that audited Financial Records of the CYDFI
Philippines can be inspected by the public, to include in the written request, the Date
& Time of the Inspection, and send it to the CYDFI
President/CEO in Calantas, Attn: Chrisanta.
and keep the pace of their life towards
where we have tried to lit the candlelight
for them. With prayers in our hearts, we
wish them luck, good health and power!
We let go and allow them to grow and fly
like a butterfly in the garden to be able to explore and enjoy the beauty and glory of what life has to offer. As this
reality slowly takes place in their life, we hope that they grow up to become better and socially responsible human
beings and bring back with them and in their hearts “the valuable lessons of life worth sharing to empower
and live their life to the fullest for others.” Cherish this beautiful wisdom in your heart!
Antonio M. Mendoza, BA Philo., MA Ed., MA Grn., Ph.D.
Rita Nabong-Mendoza, BS Bio, BSN, R.N.
CYDFI Founders
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CYDFI Scholars are like few
chosen seeds who will make a
difference when time for harvest
season comes to effect change
and empowerment from among
the youth in Calantas-Nabuclod.

The following excerpts from the Articles of Incorporation of CYDFI
Philippines and CYDF USA, Inc. (CA. Reg. In-Progress) are being printed to
make the public (both in the Philippines and USA) be aware on the Mission of
each respective Foundation.
...The CYDF Founders
Articles of Incorporation
of the Calantas Young Deamers Foundation, Inc.
(a nonprofit corporation founded on August 21, 2000;
based & SEC-registered in the Philippines on August 16, 2002)
That the purposes for which such association is incorporated are:
1. To facilitate much-needed material resources to benefit the poor but
talented young minds from Calantas and Nabuclod Elementary
School 6th grade graduating honor students to finish their high
school, college and possibly, graduate school education;
2. To break the cycle of poverty by helping the youth help himself and
in turn, expect him to help incoming scholars, as well;
3. To generate personal and community growth and development by
challenging SWREM Theory In Action, thus promoting social
responsibility among the youth in Bo. Calantas and Nabuclod
Negrito Community, and to promote replication advocacy of this
pioneer model to other communities.
Articles of Incorporation of the CYDF USA, Inc.
(CA. Reg. In-Progress. Adopted as a Sister Foundation of the Calantas Young Dreamers
Foundation, Inc. on 10 April 04 and Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws on 7 August 04)
That the specific purposes of this corporation are:
1. To support the mission of CYDFI Philippines in empowering
indigent but deserving talented youth of Calantas and Nabuclod Aeta
Community, Floridablanca, Pampanga, Philippines through a
Scholarship Program Model with a methodology (SWREM
Theory In Action), designed to help them help themselves so
they can help incoming scholars leading to breaking their cycle
of poverty as they learn to become socially responsible”.
2. To design Community Youth Empowerment Programs
(CYEP) that promote positive self-image, enhancement of
self-esteem, development of life and leadership skills of the
Filipino-American “high-risk” youth and their families in the
San Francisco Bay Area, California.
3. To establish a nonprofit medical model healthcare facility,
imbedded with ethnic-specific psycho-socio-emotional, religious
and culturally-sensitive services for the Filipino-American
aging population in the San Francisco Bay Area and promote
replication advocacy of said model across the country.
Note: Both Foundations have their own distinct Missions to accomplish but sharing a common
one with a methodology designed (SWREM Theory In Action) to empower youth in Calantas
and Nabuclod Negrito Community to become the best of what they are capable of being and
becoming thru its Scholarship Program, so that one day, they will be in a position to empower
other youth. This creates a predictable “positive ripple effect” to benefit society, in general.
Chrisanta Mangalindan
President/CEO
CYDFI Philipiines
Amado Serrano
President/CEO
CYDF USA, Inc.
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Predictable CYDFI Scholars’ Potential Link to
Geriatric Healthcare Center for Filipinos as Healthcare Workers
Calantas Young Dreamers
Foundation, Inc. (CYDFI)
*3 Phases of Scholarship Program Model
thru SWREM Theory In Action*
Phase 1: High School Scholarship Grant
*Apung Pio-Posti-Danding Scholarship Grant
*Potential Sponsors, Donors from the Calantas
Children, Friends and Supporters.
Phase 2: College Scholarship Grant
*Support from Calantas Children, Supporters
Friends, Benefactors & Filipino Community
*Grants from Universities & Foundations
Phase 3: Graduate School Scholarship Grant
*Support from Calantas Children, Supporters
Friends, Benefactors & Filipino Community
*Grants from Universities & Foundations
*Fellowship for Post-Graduate/Doctoral Programs
Cherry Ann is the 1st Recipient of
the CYDFISP Phase 1: Apung
Pio-Posti-Danding Scholarship
Grant and the 6th Grade First
Honor Student from the Calantas
Elem. School, SY: 2002-2003.
CYDFI Scholars becoming
Healthcare Professionals like
RNs may find their luck to
enter the USA labor market
and be able to join CYDF
Healthcare Center for Filipinos
as licensed clinical STAFF.
CYDFI RNs linkage to CYDF
Healthcare Center for Filipinos
CYDF USA, Inc.
*Three (3) Phases of Program Development*
Phase 1
Community Outreach
And Fundraising Drive
*Support from Calantas
Children, Friends, Supporters
*Grant Proposals to Funding
Institutions/Foundations
*To benefit Phases 2 & 3
Scholars in Calantas and
Nabuclod Aeta Community
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Phase 2
Community Youth
Empowerment Programs
*Grants from Private and
Public Funding Institutions,
and Foundations
*To benefit Fil-Am youth in
San Francisco/Bay Area
Phase 3
CYDF Healthcare Center for Filipinos
*Long-Term/Short-Term Care Facility
*PPS Funded Facility via Medicaid-Medicare
Reimbursement System
*CYDFI Scholars from the Philippines may find
themselves working as RNs and/or healthcare
workers at the Center and to eventually, assume
leadership roles with CYDF USA, Inc. and the
CYDF Healthcare Center for Filipinos.

Phase 1: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty via CYDFI Scholarship Program
This article (CYDF Newsletter, 2003) is
being reprinted to remind CYDFI and our readership
on the weight of the issue of poverty in
Calantas/Nabuclod and around the Philippines.
We are being invited to think of “what and
how we can participate in breaking the
cycle of poverty in our midst.”
We don’t need to be materially blessed to
do this but be sensitive and creative enough in
our own efforts in trying to reach out for others
who need our help most and empower them to be
at their best as we empower ourselves in the
process. Let’s bundle ourselves together in mind
and spirit, and translate that into action.
SOME ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY
One of the objectives of Calantas Young
Dreamers Foundation, Inc. is “to break the cycle of
poverty by helping youth help himself and in turn,
expect him to help incoming scholars as well”.
This objective is too big to accomplish because
there is no way, at a glance, one can really solve the
depth of poverty in our midst.
Poverty is a universal phenomenon that
there is no apparent end or solution to it. It seems
like the world we live in is created as such that we
develop our immune system into recognizing it but
not willing to do something about it. We excuse
ourselves in saying, “if they are bothered, they do
something about it. It is not me! For so long as I
am not bothered, I am ok! I don’t need to lift a
finger because I don’t care”.
It seems to me that the birth of poverty
could be traced with the attitude of “I don’t care”.
When a person has an attitude of “I don’t care”,
apparently he begins to live for himself only.
When a person lives for himself and unmindful of
those around him, the world stop spinning
around. As far as he is concerned, it does not matter!
“I don’t care attitude” rings the bell of
selfishness. For when a person thinks only of
himself, he will not care to share. When a person
does not share, it deprives others who are less
privileged. If you are less privileged, you suffer the
consequences manifested by your living socioeconomic
conditions and find yourself in abject
poverty. When you are in abject poverty, you are
apparently condemned to your human “survival”
condition of basically meeting your human needs.
For so long that I have food to eat, clothes to wear,
shelter to sleep and rest at night time, I will be
alright. But the problem is, there are those who are
even deprived to have some of these needs.
When the Calantas Young Dreamers
Foundation, Inc. embraces this objective as part of
its mission “to break the cycle of poverty”, it is
attempting to respond and contribute to the
solution of poverty by starting a program model in
the two locations or communities in the
Philippines: Barrio Calantas and Nabuclod
Negrito Village by initiating a “Scholarship
Program” with implications not only to personal
but community growth and development. The said
communities become like social laboratories to
implement the methodology (SWREM Theory In
Action) designed to address the issue of “breaking
the cycle of poverty”. The Foundation is
demonstrating that the antidote to the “I don’t
care attitude” is exactly its opposite: “I care”. The
Foundation cares and therefore, it shares! Sharing
means maximizing the potential use of limited
resources to benefit the intended beneficiaries as
they are empowered to become the best of what
they are capable of being and becoming.
Once the defined beneficiaries are
empowered, then they become self-empowered and
it is then that the issue of poverty is truly
addressed. Therefore, the scholars under the
Scholarship Program Model of the Calantas Young
Dreamers Foundation, Inc. are like seeds planted
being nurtured and nourished to become healthy
so that they can bear fruits for others to eat, too.
This process, when done on a continuous loop
basis, will definitely and significantly “break the
cycle of poverty in the two social laboratories”
planted with the seed of CYDFI Scholarship
Model.
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Front Book
Cover Design
CYEP is the 2nd mission objective of CYDF USA, Inc. that
promotes positive self-image, enhancement of self-esteem,
development of life and leadership skills of the Fil-Am youth and
their families in the Bay Area and San Francisco, California.
by: Antonio M. Mendoza, Ph.D.
Nini, as we fondly call her at the top of our voice
especially when she is acting naughty, is Rita ll N.
Mendoza. She is 12 years old when she started
writing her first book while a 7th grade student at
Burbank Middle School in SF, CA. and is the daughter
of Mrs. Rita Nabong-Mendoza, R.N. and yours truly.
She has an inquisitive and insatiable mind to learn for
new things. There are times, however, when we could
hardly catch up with her because she wants to have
whatever she has in her mind. Since she learned to
read and write under the mentorship of her favorite
Guadalupe School Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Mary
Suter, she would often give us a piece of paper with a
writing on it to tell us what she has in mind, “sweet
little notes, indeed!” She did this practically every
time she had an opportunity. I read her notes and they
were amusing! Until I decided and told her to drop the
notes in the box next to our bed, thinking that I would
read all her notes when she turns to be 18 and use
them to write something about “Youth Self-
Empowerment”. One day, I lost track and was
looking for the box with the notes but was reminded
by her younger sister, Niko, that I told her to throw
away the box. What a shame!!! I might have been
half-asleep if ever and when I did that!!
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But, the one I would never forget is her writing on
the wall in the house that even after painting, you still see
the indelible marks. I hope, her present pre-occupation in
writing will not leave marks on the wall but marks of good
feeling and inspiration as she touches your hearts with her
thoughts, feelings, dreams and aspirations in life!
While Niko and I were eavesdropping, we saw
Nini with all her eyes glued in the computer. Kiddingly, I
made a comment saying: “I think your sister is already
into writing a book!” Niko quipped to say: “Because you
inspired her to write one!” Deep down I felt so good for I
never expected her to be one except to empower and
challenge her especially when one day, she came home
carrying a copy of a book entitled: “Streetside Stories,
Making Choices” that the students made through a
Program at LBMS. She seemed sad because she was not
able to participate and have her written work “published”. I
tried to console and empower her saying, “Anak, if you
want to write a book, there is your computer. Use it!”

By the time I knew it, she was already miles
away in her “writing activity”. I was not really
paying attention, until this came
about...apparently, having unleashed the power
of her mind into writing!!! Indeed, she has that
potential to unleash her extra energy more
productively!
She likes to read books a lot and was
once asked by Mom to tell her favorite story,
Harry Potter. Instead of telling, she got the book
and erased her name she wrote on it, wrote the
name of her Mom and gave it to her saying:
“Here is the book, read it”. Naughty girl, ha!
Nobody can doubt that!
I remember when the 5th book of Harry
Potter was just released. And since both Nini
and Niko are avid admirers of Harry Potter, their
Mom decided to only get one copy and they
would take turns reading it. Would you believe,
day and night, under the glow of light, they
managed to finish reading the almost 900 page
book in 4 days during summer 2003
It looks like their thirst for books
doesn’t end with Harry Potter. They kept
bugging Mom to buy the books they want to
read. But since Mom is on a budget, they would
settle to go to the Public Library. Recently, Nini
found an easier way to get the kind of reading
materials she wants to read. Guess where It’s
the internet! Now, Mom can’t complain
anymore of buying them expensive books from
bookstore. But she has to supply the INK and
PAPER especially when Nini finds a story that
she would like to print and read. For one, Nini
does not sneak with Daddy’s laptop computer
anymore coz’ she now has her own laptop’s and
one PC model for her sister. Oh, what an
influence can a computer do!
Once, while she was being asked by her
Dad if she could finish her work before the
school would open in the Fall Semester, she
answered without hesitation, “Dad, it is not
easy to write a book.” What a line! Daddy said
to himself, “Back-off! Let go of the steam!”
As a daughter, Nini is an affectionate
and loving person who wants to keep herself
busy. A lot of times, you would see her reading
and writing in the computer, if not playing music
in the Electric Piano. Her mind and spirit have
apparently found serenity as she discovers the
pleasure and joy of articulating her innermostself
in writing. After all, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the
national hero of the Philippines, once said that,
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“the pen is mightier than the sword.” As her love
for reading grows, her writing and computer
skills develop that prayerfully, all these will grow
into fullness of maturity and be able to use them
in the service of others as she learns to become
socially responsible.
Nini seems
to be in love
with writing
and keeps
writing
whenever
and wherever
she
could find a
space, even
when we do
the laundry
on weekends! Niko and I begin to wonder tho’ that
Nini is doing this as her excuse for not helping us do
the laundry! Where is Mom, anyway, when we need
her most Busy at work providing TLC among her
patients So, we quietly move on and do the laundry
ourselves!
Don’t get me wrong! Mom is involved, too,
in school as an SSC member and spends time with
Nini do her homework. In the course of time during
her 7th grade, however, we got a letter and went to
see one of her teachers only to find out that she failed
to submit a good number of her homework in that
subject, saying as her reason: “Dad does not check
my homework, anyway!” What an awakening
message hitting my head Nevertheless, she
maintained a 3.83 GPA (7th).
Nini’s immersion into writing makes one
wonder on the depth of how she thinks and feels
about what she is writing. No one can really measure
the depth of what and how she thinks but is, to me, an
articulation of her innermost feeling and as such, A
YOUNG BUDDING WRITER! We can only hope
for the best that she will continue to discover the
beauty of life and find its ultimate meaning as she
follows the path of writing. She is made aware tho’
of the importance of having “A Sound Mind In
A Sound Body”, so she goes with Dad/Niko on
weekends for the Mountain Hiking in San
Bruno Mountain...Wanna join the team
Lately, Ms. Nabong has joined the Mountain
Hiking! Well, keep it up! She probably realized that
Mountain Hiking is fun. As they say, “A Sound Mind
In A Sound Body” builds not only Mind and Body
but also character and discipline (KidTalk, Only!).

P AGE 269
Rita Nabong-Mendoza, R.N.
As a parent, when I
noticed my daughter’s
eyes being glued in the
computer till’ even in the
middle of the night, I
couldn’t help but wonder
what she was really up to.
Until I realized that she
was already into capturing
her ideas and feelings into
writing.
Part of me was saying, maybe, I have to give
her some pieces of advice on how to express her
thoughts and feelings into writing. Surprisingly,
when I tried to do just that, she rebuked me saying,
“Mom, I know what I am doing!” I said to myself, “I
think, I need to respect her. I have to give her some
space and allow her to be herself even in her
writing”. And this is what her writing is all about.
There is nothing her Dad and I could do but to read
and respect her thoughts and feelings in her writing..
However, as I ponder on the significance of
what she has written, I couldn’t help but to provide
the following reflection on the implications of what
she has written, being my first-born generation
Filipino-American daughter, on the meaning of
cultural diversity as reflected in her choices of
characters with multi-ethnic Asian descent and
languages.
• Living in today’s complex multi-cultural society
is a unique opportunity to experience the beauty
of culture of other people. It is an opportunity
for us to be resilient as we learn to immerse
ourselves into the lives of other people deemed
apart from what we treasure and believe. While
extremely diverse as a racial group in the U.S.,
we learn to share culturally-based values and
practices that have played an important part in
our lives. The striving for achievement of
success for most of us and its meaning as part of
our endeavor is part of the foundation of our
own respective cultural heritage and this
becomes a unique and universal experience. It is
unique in the sense that it shines forth from
where we came from and universal because it
shares a commonality of purpose and reason
with those people who walk the same valley of
life towards the same direction, that is, sharing
the humanity of life with sense of respect and
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dignity. This nurtures inherent strengths in us and
carry these same to contribute to the betterment of our
community and society, at large. We now then
become assets rather than liabilities for we become
more productive members of the society as we enjoy
the fruits of our labor.
Some of us may be experiencing some
difficulties transitioning to the new culture, especially
when you feel you don’t fit professionally and
culturally. Remember, only those who are unwilling
to take the risk as a consequence of one’s action may
not see change for the better. It becomes your
responsibility to be ready to assume the risk involved
in making a decision affecting you as a person, be it
painful or not. You may feel you are at the bottom of
the wheel of life but if you just try to look around
you, you will be surprised to discover that there are
many who had dared to swim against the tides of time
and found themselves stronger and better persons than
they thought they would never be.
As you look back over your shoulder, you
would then realize that you are not alone; that your
life’s experience is shared by those many individuals
who dared to go and learn how to swim across the
many excruciating challenges to make a difference in
their life. Once you set foot in the land of your dream,
you will find yourself beneath the wings of its
abundance in grace and beauty, magnificent cultural
landscape and magnanimity in terms of possibilities
and opportunities where people from all walks of life
dared to dream of. For some, this is their search for
meaning in life.
For Nini, this could possibly be part of the
process of an experience in her search for meaning in
life where cultural diversity brings forth positive
impact and empowerment to become at best, her very
best self! For life lived to the fullest makes one’s life
fulfilled!
Mendoza
Residence
Nini, as you enjoy your Teenage Life, remember that
education should always be your first priority.

SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN HIKING FITNESS ACTIVITY
“A Sound Mind In A Sound Body” is a philosophical principle wherein the Mind and the Body are recognized
equally important by CYDF USA, Inc. in its work among the Fil-Am youth to empower them to become the best of what
they are capable of being and becoming. The body and the mind must side-by-side be developed into the fullness of their
potentialities. Any future design of programs/projects will, likewise, be guided by this same philosophical principle,
adopted for implementation of the Foundation’s 2nd Objective. The Mountain Hiking Fitness Activity in San Bruno
Mountain is one of the projects that CYEP-CYDF USA, Inc. is adopting for the youth, in addition to the Book Writing
Project. Photos were taken during the 2nd Annual San Bruno Mountain Hiking in San Mateo County on August 28,
2004. The next 3rd Annual San Bruno Mountain Hiking is set on a Saturday, 6 August 05. For more info call any of the
following: Tony (415) 713-4448 *Nini/Mother (415) 939-3567 *Nini/Daughter (415) 606-9484 *NIko (415) 613-2814. .
2nd Hiking: 28August04
1st Hiking: 3July03
BACKYARD NEWS: Do you know where you can find a BBQ Grill built with stone inscription of CYDF USA, Inc. & CYDFI
Philippines And if you stretch your arms to the left, you will see the Grotto with Koi Fishpond pounded by a waterfall This waterfall
provides a spring-soothing sound that puts you to a mid-day sleep while lying down by the grass as you watch birds fly and
gazing upward to the blue clear sky, feeling in your skin the cool breeze of the wind; all these, enabling you to compose the poetry of
your life making you feel in your heart, the Magnificence and Beauty of Life thru Nature bestowed from above...
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The Orchids Garden of the Cooley Family....
The beauty and splendor of nature can be felt deep
down in your heart as you touch the core of the earth with
the tenderness of your hands. Like a persevering gardener,
as you nurture and nourish it with the seed of orchids... can
only give you a bountiful and beautiful harvest you so
deserved as a reward of your being a good steward of the
mother earth. May you (Luz) and your family (Richard,
Yvette & Christine) continue this noble BACKYARD
GARDENING EFFORT...It lifts the spirit high!
We (the Mendoza’s) were just as happy to see what was
at your Backyard on June 16, 2005. Thanks for sharing....

Walk With Faith in Your Heart
-The Bachelors (1966)-
Inspirational Song of Calantas Young Dreamers Foundation, Inc.
Walk with faith in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
Oh with faith in your heart
The world is your own
You never will grieve if in Him you believe
And walk with faith in your heart
When the dream that you dream
Seem to disappear from view
That's the time to fight on
And soon they’ll all come true
He’ll lighten your load
That you travel life's road
So walk with faith in your heart
Whenever you have troubles
Just reach out for His Hand
He's by your side, your constant Guide
And quick to understand
You will find happiness
If you let Him be your friend
And you find that success
It's just around the bend
He won't let you down
Wear a smile not a frawn
And walk with faith in your heart
Researched by: Rita ll N. Mendoza @ http://jadiepoo.comcrap/walk.txt on 11 July 2004