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  Meet the FILAMemphis OFFICERS 2009—2011
   

DINIA CRUZ-REYES , MD
President

My friends call me : Dinia, Din, Di, Dina
My hometown in the Philippines:
Capiz
Birthday:
September 12
Three presents I will enjoy receiving on my birthday:

Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!
Words to describe me:
Goal Oriented. Hard Worker. Lover of Nature, Arts, Life, People (including children) and Places. Fun. Devoted.
I am an officer of FILAMemphis because:
  I want to serve the Filipino and American Community and encourage active participation from the younger generation so we, in the years to come will leave a legacy behind. I want to see the Filipino culture and heritage thrive for the generation to come and be acknowledged, appreciated  and respected by other cultures in this diverse community of Memphis. In so doing, I wanted to promote unity, charity, and volunteerism through Sports, Social and Cultural activities.
Phone: 901.626.3510

 
 
MA. NATALIA ANGELES FLORES-SANTOS
Vice-President
 


My friends call me: Mariles, Maria
My hometown in the Philippines:Hagonoy, Bulacan
Birthday: July 27
Three presents I will enjoy receiving on my birthday: Collectible Elephants. CD of Cliif Richards (old British singer). Facial and Body Massage.
Words to describe me: A mother with strong faith, outgoing and witty
I am an officer of FILAMemphis because: I see the untiring effort of our President, Officers, and Board of Directors to make the dreams of the many Filipinos here in the mid-south come true. I am committed to lend a helping hand to promote our culture and to always participate in our medical mission both local and abroad.
Phone: 901.309.6537


 
 
VERONICA A. JUPSON
Secretary
 

My friends call me: Solly, Sol
My hometown in the Philippines: Hometown
Birthday: June 4, 1953
Three presents I will enjoy receiving on my birthday: Tickets to Journey Concert. Pedicure/Manicure Gift Certificate. New Computer.
Five words to describe me: Patient, Nurturing, Hovering (over kids), Friendly, Easy-Going
I am an officer of FILAMemphis because: I want to help the association until we, the oldtimers, can find young blood to continue the tradition that people like Ka Pedring started here in Memphis. It is important for our children to know about our native land, where we came from and what we are like.
Phone: 901.466.7724

 
 
ESTRELLA FINLEY
Assistant Secretary
 

My friends call me: Star
My hometown in the Philippines: Cebu City
Birthday: April 7, 1951
Five words to describe me: Friendly. Sociable. Engaging. Caring. Inquisitive.
I am an officer of FILAMemphis because: I would like to actively get involved
with the hopes that I could be of help and also give back in my small way to the community.
Phone: 901.383.9879

 
 
LORENZA S.HARDIN
Treasurer
  My friends call me : Lorrie, Angel
My hometown in the Philippines: Metro Manila
Birthday: August 30
Three presents I will enjoy receiving on my birthday: God's Blessings for Healing; Good Health; Long and Peaceful Life for All
Five words to describe me:
  Loving. Friendly. Thoughtful. Considerate. Wonderful.
I am an officer of FILAMemphis because: I would like to see all of us Filipinos here in the midsouth to come together, work together, help and cooperate with each other to preserve our cultural heritage and to build a cultural center as our legacy for our children, their children, their children's children and all the generations to come. 
Phone: 901.388.7315
 
 
JOSEFINA JOE
Assistant Treasurer
 

My friends call me : Jojo
My hometown in the Philippines: Parañaque, Metro Manila.
Birthday: January 2, 1951
Three presents I will enjoy receiving on my birthday: Diamonds. Diamonds. More Diamonds.
Five words to describe me:
  Honest. Helpful. Smart. Thoughtful. Loving mother and wife.
I am an officer of FILAMemphis because: I enjoy helping the community and sharing
my ideas about my culture.
Phone: 901.755.6052

 
 
FORTUNATO IGNACIO MORAGA
Auditor

My friends call me: Renato, Nato
My hometown in the Philippines:
Meycauayan, Bulacan
Birthday:
Febuary 26, 1943
Three presents I will enjoy receiving on my birthday:
One Hour Massage Gift Certificate. Tall Wooden Salt and Pepper Dispenser. $100 Casino Coupon.
Five words to describe me:
Servant. Honest. Helpful. Visionary. Family Leader.
I am an officer of FILAMemphis because:
I want FILAMemphis to get a home place. We almost did.
Phone:
901.388.9105

 

 

 
 
 
REXIE CONOPIO
Asst. PRO

  My friends call me: Rexie
My hometown in the Philippines: Laguna
Birthday: September 16, 1954
Three presents I will enjoy receiving on my birthday: Email from my friends. That's all.
Five words to describe me: Cute (uupps). Mabait (uupps). Matanda Na. Mahilig Sumayaw. Mahilig Kumain, he-he-he.
I am an officer of FILAMemphis because: I want to serve the Fil-Am community.
Phone: 901.872.3155
     
     
 
ALEX KINTANAR
Asst. PRO
Overall Chairman, Sports Committee
Member: Membership Committee
 

My friends call me : Alex
My hometown in the Philippines: Bukidnon Province,Mindanao
Birthday: September 9, 1968
Three presents I will enjoy receiving on my birthday: Gift certificate from Range USA. Gift Certficate from Double Eagle Golf. Any Religious Items.
Five words to describe me:
  Friendly. God-Fearing. Helpful to Others.
I am an officer of FILAMemphis because: I am an officer because I want to help the FILAMemphis community inpromoting Unity, Friendship and service to all.
Phone: 901.624.5215

     
 
BELLA VILLORENTE
Business Manager
 

My friends call me: Bella
My hometown in the Philippines: Manila
Birthday: May 18
Three presents I will enjoy receiving on my birthday: Being with my Family. Good Health.
Great Friends.
Five words to describe me: Hardworking. Friendly. Fun-loving. Stubborn. Sincere.
I am an officer of FILAMemphis because: I want to contribute in moving our projects forward, especially the building of a FilAm Cultural center, and in promoting and preserving our Filipino heritage.
Phone: 901.754.9212

 

     
 
RICKY GUZMAN
Logistics Officer
 

My friends call me: Ricky
My hometown in the Philippines: Pampanga
Birthday: Month, day
Three presents I will enjoy receiving on my birthday: 123
Five words to describe me: 12345
I am an officer of FILAMemphis because: I am
Phone: 901.000.0000

     
 
VICTOR GLER
Logistics Officer
 

My friends call me: Victor
My hometown in the Philippines: Zamboanga City
Birthday: May 5, 1972
Presents I will enjoy receiving on my birthday: I just want my presents to be a surprise!!!
Word to best describe me: Simplicity
I am an officer of FILAMemphis because
I think being of service to the Filipino Community of Memphis help me meet the core of Filipinos here in Memphis which I am fulfilling right now and the days to come. I believe I have something to contribute and be of service to the community as
best as I can offer. Being a Logistics Officer of FILAMemphis was not a plan. I was convinced by
my Tita Rexie to run for the position and I did not regret it. I'll see to it that I would of great service to the community. AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM!!!
Phone: 901.283.6018; 901.386.8190