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4. Supported ‘Arts from the Heart’ Exhibits of Plaza Filipino in Bankstown 5. Performed at ‘Adhika’ Tribute to Filipino Media 6. Performed at Visayan Association of Australia’s 2011 Beauty Pageant 7. Performed at Club Filipino Illawarra’s Dinner and Dance function 8. Helped coordinate ‘Flavours of Auburn’ as performers and emcees and prepared Filipino food for tasting by the multicultural community 9. Performed at Mardi Gras 2012 Queen of the Night of FLAGCOM and Friends 10. Coordinated the Kapit-bahayan Coop’s cultural program at the launch of its Canley Vale Affordable Housing Project 11. Endorsed ALFA’s ONE cd fund- raising for Typhoon Sendong’s victims 12. Performed at the Launch of Toongabbie Legal Centre 13. Assisted at Soft launch of Rizal Radio Festival, Blacktown Max Webber Library 14. Supported Eagle Song Concert of Praise Family Apostolate 15. Supported Pilipino Club of Australia’s Fund Raising for Typhoon Sendong’s victims 16. Attended Hot Mamaz’, Bicol Inc and Kalatas Christmas Parties E) Attendance to Multicultural Communities and Government Bodies 1. Premier’s Harmony Dinner 2. Gala Presentation for CRC National Marketing Awards 3. African Culture Festival 4. Harmony Forum of Hindu Council of Australia 5. Launch of Toongabbie Legal Centre 6. Breakfast Reception in honour of Ambassador Belen Anota 7. Funeral rites for the late Lourdes Wilman 8. Participated in various LGAs public consultations F) Capacity Building 1. Organised ‘Writing Successful Grant Application’ workshops in partnership with KCL and Western Sydney Community Forum 2. Delivered the topic ‘A Community Partnership to Solve Housing Crisis’ for KCL at Auburn Community Development Conference organised by Auburn City Council 3. Co-hosted with Auburn City Council and KCL a study tour of Japanese local government officials The APCO Board Seated Front Row: Emylee Tuzon (Auditor), Mir McCauley (Snr VP), Jhun Salazar (President), Gerry Musa (Jnr VP), Josephine delos Reyes (Treasurer) • Standing from left: Emma Braceros (Director), Glorina Papaioannou (Director), Violy Miguel (Director), Lee Meekan (Director) Rudy Reyes (Director), Marx Canoy (Director), Mars Cavestany (Secretary), Amor Ramos (PRO), Linda Trinidad (Director), Cora Perez (Director)
F TANYA DAVIES MP graduated in physiotheraphy. She worked in the education system as a trainer/ teacher in the University of Western Sydney, Macquarie University and Western Sydney Institute of TAFE. Tanya was successfully elected to Penrith City Council in 2008, then as a local member for Mulgoa for the NSW Parliament in 2011. Tanya with Mark and daughter Laura, live in Glenmore Park. She is very passionate in serving and helping people and in building strong, safe and caring communities. ilipiniana Contest BOARD of JUDGES BRYAN DOYLE MP served with NSW Police Force for 27 years and later became the Chief Inspector of Police of Campbelltown. He was awarded the Centenary Medal for services to policing and community, the National Medal and the NSW Police Medal. Bryan was elected as the Liberal Member for Campbelltown in 2011 with a record swing of 21.8%. Brian and wife Sharon and two daughters, has lived in Campbelltown since 1986. He is a keen historian and has family links going back to the convict history of Campbelltown. Bryan has a Master of Business Administration (Charles Sturt University), a graduate Certificate in Management (Uni of Wollongong) and a Bachelor of Laws degree (UTS). KEVIN CONOLLY MP was elected to the NSW Parliament representing Riverstone for the Liberal Party in 2011.He is currently the Deputy Chair of the Community Services Committee and Co-Chair of both the Filipino and Sri Lankan Ministerial Consultative Committees. He was elected to Hawkesbury City Council in September 1999 when he served as Deputy Mayor from 2001 to 2004. Kevin was a school teacher for 14 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales, a Graduate Diploma in Education (Administration) from the Australian Catholic University and a Graduate Diploma of Religious Education from the Council for Christian Education in Schools. He worked for the Catholic Education Office prior to entering state politics Kevin has called Bligh Park home for over 20 years with his wife, Cathie and six children. NERIA SOLIMAN hails from the Bicol and is a writer and author of 4 books on Food, Nutrition and Culinary Arts. She was the Founding Chairperson of St. Scholastica’s College Alumnae, founding member of Hot Mamaz, BICOL, Inc and ADOLP. She is also a member of Toastmasters International, the Association of Civil Marriage Celebrants of Australia and a Justice of Peace. Neria was awarded as Filipino Master Chef by the NSW Multicultural Communication Services and conducts lecture on PINK of HEALTH. Her regular column and writings in newspapers are mostly focused on Healthy Cooking, as part of her on-going project to combat the Obesity Epidemic in Australia. She was the president of the PCC-NSW, Inc in 2005. A resident of Hassall Grove, Neria is an INDEPENDENT candidate for Ward 5 of the Blacktown City Council election in September 2012. VALERIE TOLOSA is the Chairperson of the Freedom Ball Filipiniana Costume Competition for the second time, Valerie is one of the most successful Filipino young designer-enterpreneurs in Sydney. She is not only a very talented fashion designer but also very generous by consistently donating prizes to many Filipino community events and charities. Valerie is the Owner of Valerie VT Tolosa Pty Ltd. She studied in KVB Institute of Design and St Leo’s College. BHAJUNE MALONZO is a hair and make-up artist extraordinaire. He successfully owns and manages two beauty shops “Bhajune Hair and Make-up Artist” in Westfield Parramatta and Mt Druitt. A very supportive tutor to fellow Filipinos who are starting their career in the beauty industry, Bhajune attributes his success to excellent customer service and keeping up with the trends in the industry. For many years, he has been consistently supporting community events and charities through his generous sponsorships.
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