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Filipino - American (FIL-AM)
Community of Southern
Colorado

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Based in Colorado Springs Colorado, the Filipino-American Community of
Southern Colorado was founded on January 1, 1993 by Mr. Ron Nono. The Fil-Am
is a non-profit organization and has no membership fee. The organization was
created with several purposes in mind.

*To unite Filipino-American families in Colorado
*To build stronger interpersonal relationships among Filipino-American families
*To teach and promote the diversified cultures and customs of the Philippines to
adults and children
*To assist all newly arriving families in Colorado
*To support Military Community especially Filipino American Military and their
families stationed at Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base and Air Force
Academy
*To create a better living environment for all Filipino-American families in Colorado

Motto: Unity and Friendship

Summer of 1978, during a family gathering, several of the
Filipino-American families and friends talked about forming an
association. The group had planned to meet again to pursue plans
to form an association. The first meeting was held at the
Mangindin's residence. There were at least approximately 20
people attended. The group elected their first president which was
Lolita Mangindin. Prior to taking her oath of office as the first
president of the "Filipino-American Association." Fall of 1978,
another group emerged which was called "Philippine International
Association of Colorado Springs". Ms Lolita Mangindin was
elected as their first president. Winter of 1980, the
Filipino-American Association cease to exist. The Philippine
International Association of Colorado Springs continue to cater its
goals. Summer of 1992, many Filipino-Americans have voiced their
interest in supporting the organization of a Filipino-American
community. A survey was conducted by Ron Nono in December
1992 and the results were an overwhelming approval of support
for a new Filipino-American community. January 1993, the initial
preparation of the community organizational instruments
(by-laws) was drafted and the request for non-profit organization
was submitted. On March 1993, the community elected their first
president. The Filipino-American Community of Southern
Colorado is now on its 12th year of existence and we are proud of
the many accomplishments, contributions and sacrifice made by
members of the community to make our community better.

1993-2009