VFCCA HOLDS VALENTINE’S DINNER DANCE

The Victoria Filipino Canadian Caregivers’ Association (VFCCA) Valentine Dinner and Dance on Feb. 28, 2015 at Grand Pacific Hotel was a huge success.

Thank you to our guest, the Honourable Randall Garrison, MP, for officiating at the oath-taking of our newly elected officers for 2015-2017 - headed by our president, Annette Beech.

Congratulations to our reigning Ms. Valentine - Geralyn Nonesa; Mrs. Valentine -Carmen Reese; Senior Valentine - Andrea Mitchelle; Ms. Teen Valentine - Melanie Narciso and 2015 VFCCA Valentine - Sarah Lyn Atud.

Our heartfelt thanks to all our donors, many of whom have supported us for years. They have been a great help, supporting all the migrant workers on the Island. They include the following:

For the Silent Auction Door Prizes

Rocky & Janice Lozano Ben & Nora Rivera

Ed & Tita Araquel Lucy Scott

Curtis & Annette Beech Norma Duy

Mack & Miechel Luke Nilo Mariveles

Ric & Ligaya Panter Randy & Gina Cabantog

Rey & Cely Fortaleza Christine Kimayong - Filipino Mart

Lyn Laridzabal - Tim Horton’s Mike Gonzalez - Spaghetti Factory

Ron & Mary Jetko Six Factors Fitness

Balance Home Cleaning Rene & Lourdez Abanto

Grand Pacific Hotel Cynthia Bailey

Annie Arciaga Meds Ellison

Donna O’Grady Helen Schaefer

Elias & Cecilia Penalosa Connie Custodio

Cora Lee Klimowicz Josie Manuel

Quino Baterna - Robinson Land Corp. Todd & Grace Orlaw

Gigi Astudillo - I Remit ABC Restaurant

Marcos & Flory Cerezo Bob & Minda Rogerson

Corinthians Dist. Ltd. VFCSA, VFCA/BCHS

Arelene Pagunsan and Tom Judge

Joy Romano

Edilyn Pampo

Special thanks to Myra of Safra Day Spa for the gifts to all reigning Valentines winners, and to Dalma Corbo of Thrifty Foods for the lovely bouquets of flowers for all our winners.

Not to forget a very special thank you to all our Board of Officers, our members and our volunteers for being there always with your support.

Once again thank you to all and hope to see you again to our next fundraising event. Mabuhay tayong lahat