Filipino - American
Association of Carson City

INDUCTION CEREMONY
Saturday, Dec 17th 2005

During the Annual Fil-Am Christmas Party, the outgoing officers were honored and the newly elected officers and appointed alternate officers were inducted. Both ceremonies were kept simple but done with honor and style. Carson City Sheriff Kenneth T. Furlong, who has always attended and supported our functions, was asked to officially swear in the newly elected officers and appointed alternate officers.
Immediately after dinner, Acting President Betty Canonigo presented all of the 2003-2005 Executive Officers with words of accomplishment and provided each with a recognition award. The 2003-2005 Officers of the Filipino-American Association of Carson City were:

Betty Canonigo - President
Jaimarie Dagdagan - Treasurer / Secretary
Minda Scholl - Assistant Secretary
Virginia Franke - Cultural Coordinator
Beth Linicome - Auditor
Grace Furlong - Sergeant at Arms
Leonor Custudio - Graphic Artist
Bruce McIntosh - Web Master

Immediately after the outgoing officers were honored, Sheriff Furlong swore in the following Board of Directors for the Filipino-American Association of Carson City Nevada for 2005-2007. The newly elected Board of Directors include:

Oscar P. Canonigo - Chairman
Edgie Gantan - Director
Richard Galimba - Director
John O'Dell - Director / Treasurer
Ephraim Vergara - Director
Vee Watkins - Director

Alternate Appointed Officers for the Filipino-American Association of Carson City Nevada for 2005-2007 include the following:

Jaimarie Dagdagan - Assistant Treasurer
Bruce McIntosh - Webmaster/Secretary
Reynaldo Hernandez - Special Events Coordinator
Bingo Lupena - Special Events Coordinator
Minda Scholl - Auditor