Monday, September 20, 2010

31st BNAA 2011 Convention in Jacksonville, Florida


Invitation
to the

 
31st BIKOL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of AMERICA
CONVENTION
July 15 - 17, 2011

At the Hyatt Regency – Downtown Riverfront
Jacksonville, Florida

Click here to display the printable flyer.

Proposed Schedule:
Thursday, July 14 (Pre-Convention) - Disney-MGM-Epcot and/or Deep-sea fishing
 Friday, July 15 (daytime) - St Augustine Outlets and/or Golf
(evening) - Reception at the Hyatt Regency
Saturday, July 16 (daytime) - Convention – Delegates and Guests
(evening) - Gala at Hyatt Grand Ballroom
Sunday, July 17 (brunch) - Picnic at the Park

From and by the proud and hospitable
Members and Officers

Contacts:
Dr. Lilian Obrero-Gines    (904)591-6846
Telly Reburiano   (904)779-0694
 Nelly Mendez   (904)642-0225
Beth Cole   (904)282-8041
 Remy Guerrero   (904)221-3935
Precy Fordan   (904)772-8437
Eve Gratil   (904) 221-1971
Julius Matito   (904)410-8548

Email:
 logust67@bellsouth.net


 

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Peñafrancia 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida

The following are photos taken during the recent celebrations of the feast of our Lady of Peñafrancia in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, September 18, 2010.

Starting with a Mass celebrated by Fr. Edward Murphy at the Immaculate Conception Parish Cathedral in downtown Jacksonville, a foot procession followed to the Jacksonville Landing dock where our Lady of Peñafrancia was taken on a boat by devotees to another dock where the celebrations continued with lots of food and drinks.

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Sunday, August 8, 2010

Bicol Association of Greater Jacksonville - Founded 1983





31 August 2010

Dear Friends,

            The Bicolanos have been celebrating Penafrancia Fiesta on the third Saturday of September, in the Bicol Region of the Philippines, and any place where Bicolanos live. The famous Fluvial Parade is the highlight of our celebration.


             Locally, the Bicol Association has extended the Fiesta to the next Saturday. On September 25, 2010 we will highlight the Fiesta extension with the Penafrancia-Little Miss Bicol Coronation Ball at the Grand Ball Room of the UNF University Center (click for map/directions). We are very honored to invite you to join us on September 25th.

            You may prepay your tickets at $40.00 apiece.

            Looking forward to another grand celebration with dining, live music by Miss Evelyn & Rhythm n Motion, and continuous dancing on twin dance floors, we are

                                                                        Yours truly,


                                                                        Lilian O. Gines, MD
                                                                                    President





OFFICERS 2010-2012



President

Lilian Obrero Gines, MD


President-Elect

Beth Cole


Vice-President (Southside)

Minda Mamansag


Vice-President (Westside)

Myrla  Estoy


Treasurer

Nelly Mendez


Assistant Treasurer
Socorro Adique

Recording Secretary
Estrella Reburiano

Secretary (Southside)
Remy Guerrero

Secretary (Westside)
Tito Festejo

Business Manager
Pauline Rapadas

Auditor
Didi Anderson

Assistant Auditor
Julius Matito

Press Relations Officer
Beth Bides

Chancellor
Mac Dela Cruz

Assistant Chancellor
Ilde Mendez

Historian
Britta Ras

Board of Directors
Sylvia Tablada
Nelly Rocha
Ed Obrero
Fred Fordan
Rick Barnachea
Edmundo Gratil




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