Asian Journal- The Filipino-American Community Newspaper

FILIPINO American Educators Association, Inc. of Los Angeles (FAEALA or FAEA, Inc.) is a voluntary non-profit organization composed of retired and current educators. It is the Los Angeles affiliate of the statewide Filipino American Educators Association of California (FAEAC). FAEALA was established in March 24, 1974 by Dr. Milagros R. Aquino Ruiz, Bibiana Ruiz and Helen Brown who gathered Filipino American teachers in a forum where they could address their personal and professional needs. In its early beginnings, FAEA served as the first destination for teachers who came to the United States for support, shelter and encouragement. Later, FAEALA evolved into a professional organization dedicated to serving the community and its members. FAEALA continues to support newly arrived teachers from the Philippines, and Filipino American educators and other school district employees in the Los Angeles basin to promote and advocate for the rights, dignity and interest of its members.

In October 2005, it sponsored the annual FAEAC Conference in Anaheim, California. For a few years beginning in 1996, its members taught and coordinated Citizenship, Life Skills, and Arts classes via Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) Belmont Community Adult School held at the Filipino American Services Group, Inc.(FASGI) headquarters located in the Historic Filipinotown for newly-arrived Filipino Senior Citizens (World War II Veterans and their spouses), a pioneering community partnership at the time.

More recently in the Summer of 2006, FAEALA co-led (with the LAUSD) orientation sessions especially-designed for 84 mathematics, science, and special education teachers recently-recruited from the Philippines to prepare them for their new positions at the District’s area schools. This partnership will continue through the Summer of 2007 when LAUSD welcomes the next groups of Filipino exchange teachers. FAEALA welcomes alliances with FASGI, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), and other Fil Am community groups and individuals (including Fil Am writers and artists) to enrich and broaden its members’ (and the community at large) understanding of the Filipino American experience and to provide support to newly-arrived teachers from the Philippines, objectives that it established since its formation in the 1970s.

The President is the principal officer and is responsible for leading the organization managing and coordinating its activities in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAEALA. The President shall preside at all meetings of the association. With advice of the association’s Boards of Directors, the President shall appoint all members of the committees of the association and all committee chairmen. The President shall observe the Robert’s Rule of Order to govern the proceedings of the association except as otherwise provided for in the constitution or bylaws of the association. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Vice President (Education) shall preside at all meetings in the absence of the President, assist the President in the management of the association, and perform other duties that may be assigned by the President. The Vice President for Education shall develop and implement activities for training, workshops, and an agenda on professional development during regular meetings of the association.

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The Vice President (Membership) shall promote an active membership in FAEALA and encourage more members to join the association. The Vice President for Membership shall maintain an accurate and current roll of members. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Vice President (Community Affairs) shall assist the President in developing and implementing a coalition-building program with educational and professional organizations, and in conducting liaison. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Recording Secretary shall prepare all minutes of the meeting held by the association. The duties of the Recording Secretary include collection, preservation and archival records, documents, photographs, electronic files, and other materials that may have historical value to the association. Other duties include: maintaining records of the association; prepare the the Annual FEALA Report for presentation to the Association’s year-end meeting; prepare the Association’s activity report, notify the statewide association of any changes in the elected officers of FARALA; and submit any proposed amendment to the bylaws of the association to the President and the FAEALA Constitution and bylaws Committee for approval. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Treasurer shall collect membership dues, pay all bills, and maintain the association’s financial records. Duties of the Treasurer also shall include: preparation of the association’s Annual Financial Report for presentation to the association at its final meeting of the year; preparation of all mandated reports required by the Internal Revenue Services, Franchise Tax Board and other agencies; performance of other duties as assigned by the President. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Public Relations Officer is responsible for all activities involved in the writing, communication, and production of public relations related material such as media releases, brochures and multimedia. The Public Relations Officer is responsible for advising the President on PR matters; answering inquiries from the media and general public; writing and issuing media releases and maintaining awareness of current affairs in education and matters that may affect the Filipino American education community. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Auditor shall;; audit books and financial records of the association semiannually with the final audit to be made at the close of the President’;s term. The Auditor shall present a written report for adoption by the Board of Directors during the January and July meeting, and audit the books at any time deemed necessary, or as directed by the Board of Directors.

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