The document outlines initiatives and achievements of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations in Northern California from 2003 to 2006, focusing on community development, health, and cultural initiatives. Key events included the 7th NAFAA Empowerment Conference and the first Filipino cultural center and museum in San Francisco. The report emphasizes the importance of civic engagement, veterans' equity, and educational initiatives within the Filipino American community.

1. REGION 8 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REPORT 2003-2006 National Federation of Filipino American Associations 7 th NaFFAA Empowerment Conference September 28, 2006 to October 1, 2006

2. REGION 8 INITIATIVES EXPAND COMMUNITY/AFFILIATE NETWORK WITHIN NORTHERN CA INCREASE AWARENESS, EDUCATE FORMULATE INITIATIVES BASED ON COMMUNITY INPUT FORM REGIONAL COMMITTEES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS HEALTH FULL EQUITY FOR WWII VETERANS VOTER OUTREACH AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT/INVOLVEMENT CULTURAL AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT YOUTH OTHER REGION 8 INITIATIVES = COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

3. REGION 8 SUMMIT SEPTEMBER 17 & 18 2005 – Finding Common Ground to Advance our Community Agenda Workshops and Community Awards Tribute to Judge Ron Quidachay

4. INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS 1 ST AND 3 RD GLOBAL FILIPINO NETWORKING CONVENTION HEALTH: GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT - USSHORNET

5. INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL/ARTS DEVELOPMENT NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER 1 ST SF FIL-AM COMMUNITY CENTER – BAYANIHAN HOUSE 1 ST SF FILIPINO CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM SACRAMENTO COMMUNITY CENTER USS HORNET PERFORMANCE OF RIGADON DE HONOR CITY HALL CELEBRATION OF FIL-AM HISTORY MONTH BAY AREA CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE WITH SMITHSONIAN COMMEMORATION PISTAHAN CENTENNIAL PARADE, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, CHEFS ON PARADE, GALA, & EXHIBIT SUPPORT OF ARKITEKNIK

6. INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS VETERANS AND FULL EQUITY PUSH FULL EQUITY SUPPORTED A DAY CELEBRATION GOVERNOR TO IDENTIFY FIL-AM VETS CONTRBN LABOR INITIATED LEGAL CHALLENGE IN SUPPORT OF THE AIRPORT SCREENERS LABOR COMMITTEE (HOTEL WORKERS)

7. INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS EDUCATION SECURED NO OBJECTION FROM COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEAS FOR 40 TEACHERS IN SAN JOSE TO EXTEND THEIR STAY, SUPERINTENDENT, COLLABORATED WITH NATIONAL CHAIR ASSISTED IN OPENING A 6 TH GRADE TO CONTINUE BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL PROGRAM (SFSU) SPONSORED FORUM FOR FILIPINO EDUCATORS IN SAN FRANCISCO TO FOCUS ON NEED FOR EMPOWERMENT

8. INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT VOTER EDUCATION PROPOSITION 54 ORGANIZED OPPOSITION AND VOTER EDUCATION DRIVE FILIPINO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE INSITUTE OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OF SFSU PHILIPPINE RELATIONS (WITH SF CONSULATE) CALPERS ADVOCACY FORUM ON CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE FORUM ON OVERSEAS WORKERS ADOPT-A-BARANGAY COALITION

9. HONORING HEROES VICTORIA MANALO COMMUNITY RECEPTION FORMER AMBASSADOR ALBERT DEL ROSARIO TOM CAMPBELL OJ SANTAMARIA FALLEN HEROES: OFFICER NICK BIRCO, SF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER FRED GOMEZ