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 PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT

JULY 2003 – JUNE 2004

 The last fiscal year has certainly been a tremendously challenging, active and productive period for all those involved in NANAY’s mission of providing supportive services to our elders and youth.

In August, 2003. the Youth Council had their own  Leadership Retreat, utilizing the lessons learned from the NANAY Board Retreat, and had a carwash for fundraising on August 16. Nurse volunteers from Silliman Alumni Association, headed by Emma Pontenila gave an immunization and tobacco control community workshop at the NANAY Center on August 16, 2003. The NANAY South Center volunteers headed by Tessie Kenyon, and assisted by Ely Segui and Dr. Dory Estanislao, had a successful anniversary party on August 23, and raised $750 that was used to buy a treadmill and exercise bicycle for seniors. Elders from the NANAY North Center had a field trip to the swap shop, in addition to holding their traditional combined celebration of seniors’ birthdays on August 30.

 On September 6, 2003, more than 100 adults and high school students attended NANAY’s third annual intergenerational forum. The Honorable Philippine Ambassador Albert del Rosario graced NANAY with his presence during a town hall meeting and community forum to discuss US Patriotic Act / Immigration updates, the plight of Overseas Foreign Workers, Citizenship Retention and RE-acquisition Act of 2003 (Dual Citizenship) and Filipino Overseas Absentee Voter Act of 2003. On Sept 24-26, the Youth Council members attended the APPEAL Regional Conference in Orlando. Youth Council leaders Justin Arias, Maria Fatima Cuevas, David Dial and Larraine Valientes gave a short skit on the multiple and complex issues surrounding tobacco-use.

In December, the elders had their field trip to Greynold’s Park while the Youth Council continued to work closely with North Miami High School Student Government and the National Honor Society in providing FCAT tutoring at the North Miami Public Library. NANAY’s Program Director, Dr. Rose del Rosario, represented NANAY at the Florida Immigrant Coalition meetings on Dec 4-5, and later joined the FIC steering committee. 

 On January 10, 2004, community leaders from Miami, Orlando, Palm Bay, Tampa, Tallahassee and Jacksonville attended the Filam Coalition meeting at the NANAY Center, and learned about the mechanics of grant writing.  Between August and December 2003, more than 500 tobacco surveys were collected from the community, with assistance from the Youth Council, NANAY-Palm Beach and the Chinese communities headed by Winnie Tang and Einez Yap. A final survey analysis was submitted to APPEAL, the agency that funded the project.

 In February, 2004, a new 15-seater bus with wheelchair accessibility was delivered to NANAY through funding from the Florida Department of Transportation. “Friends of NANAY” hosted the highly successful 60’s and 70’s Dinner Dance in Marriott Airport on Feb 14, and  netted $1800 which was donated to the organization.  NANAY held inter-generational Valentine’s party on February 12, and an intergenerational talent show on February 21.  Copies of the NANAY Health Newsletter and information on immunization were distributed during the Chinese New Year Festival at Miami-Dade College Kendall Campus (February 1, 2004), Asian Cultural Festival (Mar 6 & 7, 2004), City of North Miami Health & Wellness Fair (Mar 13, 2004), and North Miami Teen Wellness Fair (Mar 27, 2004).

 March 13, 2004 also was an exceptionally memorable day because of the NANAY Community Health Fair co-sponsored by the North Miami Department of Parks and Recreation, coinciding with the Open House of the NANAY Health Center, and re-opening of the NANAY South services at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Over 100 immunization surveys were collected,  85 people received cholesterol screening, 55 had their blood pressure and blood sugar checked, 55 undertook a memory test, 51 had bone density test for osteoporosis, 10 had ultrasound studies, and 9 individuals were vaccinated against hepatitis. On March 27, the NANAY Youth Council participated in the First Polynesian Culture Festival at Oakland Park, performed Hawaiian dances with the NANAY elders, and were given a booth for their “Children’s Corner”.  NANAY also organized a community forum on immunization offsite, at the Sunkist Grove Community Center on March 27, 2004, in partnership with the City of North Miami and Opa-Locka Homeowners’ Association.

 In April, 2004, the  NANAY Health Center building ownership was officially transferred to Filam Ministries headed by Dr. Marion Faldas, who facilitated the financing of the property. On April 17, the Youth Council raised $300 from their Annual Intergenerational “Luau” and Parents Appreciation Night at St James Parish Hall, where they provided Polynesian entertainment, basic hula lessons and music for dancing pleasure. On April 24, 2004 NANAY hosted the Asian Immigration Forum sponsored by the Asian American Federation of Florida (thanks to its President, Dr Piyush Agrawal) and NaFFAA-Florida, under the able leadership of Ernie Ramos who facilitated the workshop and gave enlightening updates on current immigration requirements and other post 9/11 immigrant issues. Olivier Bernicat, a former Foreign Service officer who is Consular/Visa specialist, and Maya Chatterjea, J.D. , a specialist in Business Immigration Law, also provided useful information.  The elders had a fall prevention check-up on April 14, and a field trip to John Lloyd Park on April 26. 

 On May 8, 2003, NANAY raised $7,000 through its Annual Mother’s Day Celebration at Sheraton Biscayne Bay, attended by more than 300 satisfied guests. The Youth Council participated in the Haitian Flag Day Intergenerational Program on May 18, and elected their new officers on May 20. Bennie Trinidad represented NANAY at the National Council of Asian American Business Associations (NCAABA) Non-Profit Day workshop and seminar in Las Vegas on May 21, and coordinated a NANAY Health Booth during the Families Against Crime Task Force event in North Miami on May 22. The NANAY elders received an Award of Appreciation from the VA Hospital for their cultural performance  on May 24.

 The newly elected Youth Council officers were formally inducted into office during a touching candle ceremony on June 3, 2004.  NANAY also actively participated in the planning and coordination of the successful June 5 Philippine Independence Gala Night and the June 12 Philippine Independence Day Celebration at Griffing Park, North Miami that was held under the auspices of the Philippine American Federation of South Florida. On June 16, the Youth Council members held their annual retreat at the NANAY Center to reaffirm their commitment and plan their future activities for the coming year. On June 24, 2004, local Asian community leaders met at the NANAY Center with Beverly Ortiz (New American Freedom Summer Coordinator) and Washington-based Ben de Guzman from National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium, to discuss immigrant issues and voter education/registration outreach programs.

 Through its various programs, NANAY has utilized a global approach to service  – by conducting the aforementioned community outreach events while also providing the elders with daily Center-based services. These include health screening, counseling, caregiver support, recreation and education, access services (transportation, escort, shopping assistance) and limited in-home services (chore, companionship, telephone reassurance), in addition to periodic primary health care. Last fiscal year, NANAY had registered 305 active clients  through its health screening, workshops, group counseling, transport, recreational, intergenerational and other activities.  A 25-seater van was purchased last year, and another 15-seater van with wheelchair accessibility was recently obtained through funding from the Florida Department of Transportation. As part of its commitment to unity and solidarity, NANAY Community Center has become the focal point of numerous meetings by a number of Asian American organizations and community service agencies.

 NANAY SOUTH:

NANAY initially opened its South Center in a strip mall as a satellite program last year, but had to close operations temporarily due to budget cuts. With the support of Father Fernando Isern and his parishioners, the new " Golden Agers Project" was later held every Saturday from 1:00 to 6:00 pm at  Our Lady of Lourdes Church, located at 11291 S.W, 142 Avenue, Miami, Florida. NANAY’s joint project with Our Lady of the Lourdes Church includes social activities, medical check-ups, workshops on life and health issues, exercises, dance lessons, recreation, intergenerational programs and cross-cultural interactions. These services are currently open on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 1:00 – 6:00 pm, to all seniors who come from different ethnic, linguistic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.        

 The new community partnership has finalized the appointment of members of the Advisory Board, ensuring that the leadership represents NANAY, Our Lady of Lourdes Church and School, and the elders (Chairperson -- Dr. Adoracion Estanislao, NANAY; Vice-Chair – Bertha Cabase, Our Lady of Lourdes Church; Lucia Lumacang – Partnership Liaison; and Elder Members  -- Ely Segui, Tino Arteza, Rosario Estoque, Conrad Vinuya, Pol Segui, and Josefina Dizon).  Dr. Rose Marie del Rosario, Program Director of NANAY, Inc., serves as the Executive Director of the South Center.

 NANAY-PALM BEACH

When NANAY Inc Palm Beach was restructured in July 2003,  its officers and board members were requested to vacate their positions, and reassess their commitment to NANAY, Inc. Only 3  individuals formally reaffirmed their commitment to upholding NANAY’s mission (Cecile Liangco, Zee Watson and Denise Holmes).   I am glad to report that last year, Dr. Cecille Liangco submitted more than 150 Tobacco Surveys among Asians in Palm Beach and continued to provide services. Zee Watson, a senior herself (age 66), formed an intergenerational NANAY Palm Beach Choir, made up of the following individuals: Rose Allado (age 77), Dominga Pascual (age 76), Tess Ramos (age 73), Cherry Ednaco (age 54), Maximo Ednaco (age 55), Benilda Samoray (age 62), Annie Enriquez (age 46), Alice Estaris (age 46), Bennie Altman (age 62), Chris Reyes (age 40), Tamas Amante (age 55), with Cardon Bello (age 34) as guitarist and Kathleen Enriquez (age 15) as pianist.

The NANAY Palm Beach Choir meets to practice 3-4 times a month, and is currently singing at the Tagalog Mass in Mary Queen of the Apostolate, Royal Palm Beach every first Sunday of the month. I would like to thank Annie Enriquez and Alice Esperez for volunteering their homes as the venue for practice. Gwen Cande, a nurse and Director of Risk Management at Palm Beach Garden Nursing Home, also joined NANAY Palm Beach and is now providing health screening once a month at St. John Fisher Church.

NANAY-SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

The NANAY-San Francisco Bay Area Chapter continues to do well, under the leadership of its Executive Director, Margie Ortigas. Most of their activities are currently held at the Woolf House, a senior retirement center. On August 9, Grace Abuzman from the Youth Council made a presentation during their Safety and Earthquake Disaster Preparedness workshop using a constructed earthquake kit, demonstrated how to create a “phone friends network” through an emergency call list. They also passed out pamphlets of emergency phone numbers with resources for Filipinos/Chinese including local clinics, local hospitals, local first aid resources, and embassy phone numbers. A Chinese volunteer, Mr. Kwok Cao, gave painting lessons to the seniors on August 23, 2003.    NANAY-SF Bay Area volunteers helped during the Ninoy Aquino, Jr. Mass and Dinner Celebration at St. Andrews on August 21 and participated in the San Francisco Pistahan Parade on August 10, 2003.  Dr. Cesar Ortiz from the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California spoke on “Hypertension” on Sept 6, and Dr. Guiang talked about “Allergy and Asthma” on October 4, 2003.  Sang Whang, NANAY’s Governing Board Chair and inventor of Alkalife, met with the NANAY seniors at the Woolf House on October 24, 2003. NANAY volunteers and elders had their caroling practice in November, and a NANAY Holiday Festivity on December 17, 2003, courtesy of Virgie Buban. NANAY-SF Bay Area had a Mothers Day Activity with the seniors on May 8, with Dr. Carmelo Roco as their guest speaker on Osteoporosis. NANAY also held a Rummage/Flea Market sale at the Woolf House on March 13, 2004. Dr. Carmelo Roco spoke on Osteoporosis on May 8, and a highly successful NANAY San Francisco/Bay Area's Annual Celebration was held, with a "Fashion Show Extravaganza" on June 17, 2004.  

  Grace Abuzman took over the role of Divine Marcelo, as Youth Council Chair, Nanay San Francisco Bay Area Chapter on September 1, 2003., with active participation of Grace Cruz and Anne Cruz. Divine went to UCLA's part-time Masters in Public Health Program for Healthcare professionals, but indicated that she would continue to be in the Youth Advisory Council.

 NANAY-MICHIGAN

Enthusiastic community leaders headed by Becky Tungol, Regional Executive Director NANAY-Michigan,  continue to provide services to the elders. NANAY services are supported by FILAMCCO headed by Ed Navarra and the  PACCM  president, Dr. Efren Platon. NANAY-Inc, Michigan now has its own 501(c)(3) status, and is currently working on getting a permit for formal Bingo fundraising activities from the State of Michigan to support its projects.

 SETBACKS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

The last fiscal year was marked by sadness due to the passing of Cherry Coleto and Mommy Datuin in August 2003, Nida Winnett’s father, Pat McQuilkim, and Eugenio Ignacio in December, 2003, and Winnie Tang’s mother in February 2004. In September 2003, an accident occurred with the South Dade Van, causing minor injuries to some of the elders and a total loss of the NANAY van.

 Temporary setbacks and challenges did not deter NANAY’s drive to fulfill its mission. Because of his numerous other commitments, John Stokesberry stepped down as Chair of the NANAY Governing Board in October 2003, and Sang Whang, a long-time supporter and director of NANAY, was unanimously elected as the new Governing Board Chair. Nomy Ramirez and Lulu Mendoza also requested to be excused from the Governing Board because they moved out of town, and were replaced by Ellen Rivera and Karen Balauat. The Philippine Honorary Consular Office was vacated in May 2003 and is now the official site of NANAY’s new Computer Club House for seniors and youth.

Last year, some of NANAY’s reimbursements were delayed for 6 months due to bureaucratic problems, and the shortfall was covered by a substantial loan from John Gaudiosi, one of NANAY’s Directors.  A generous donation of  $13,000 was received from Mr. & Mrs. John Watkins through the intervention of NANAY director Ric Garcia, and also helped ease NANAY’s financial situation.  To avoid similar financial hardships in the future and ensure the sustainability of NANAY’s programs and services, the Board is now planning to undertake an Endowment-Capital Campaign, and explore funding sources other than grants. A program income from the NANAY Health Center through insurance reimbursements, private pay and NANAY-Health Access Plan will help.

In July 2003, the NANAY, Inc. Governing Board approved a resolution to establish NANAY Health Center, Inc. as an independent affiliate organization specifically to address the needs of the community through a more regular preventive and comprehensive primary preventive health care. A letter of determination from IRS dated January 6. 2004 qualified NANAY Health Center, Inc. as a 501(c)(3) organization.  NANAY Health Center, Inc. has established a formal Memorandum of Agreement with NANAY, Inc. to perform all health-related activities of NANAY, Inc.  NANAY Health Center has already secured an occupational license and a Certificate of Exemption from AHCA, to operate its Primary Health Care facility in accordance with current federal and state licensing requirements. NANAY Health Center has already begun providing limited primary health care services on Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, with the support of health professional volunteers. Funding is being actively pursued, both through grants and community support to enable the NANAY Health Center to extend its services to 6 days a week, from 9:00 am to 600 pm Monday through Saturday. 

The goal of NANAY Health Center is to generate enough revenue that can finance its future growth at a challenging and manageable rate. NANAY Health Center intends to reach its break-even point within three years of operation and begin generating enough net revenue after the third year, to ensure viability and to fully support its future operations. To maintain long-term viability and ensure continued health support for the uninsured, supplemental income will be generated through Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP and other forms of private insurance reimbursements as well as sliding-scale self-pay arrangements.

NANAY, Inc., serving as fiscal agent for NANAY Health Center, Inc., is currently funded by grants from the Alliance for Aging (the Area Agency on Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties), North Miami Community Development Block Grant, Miami-Dade County Office of Community and Economic Development, Miami-Dade County Alliance for Human Services, Miami-Dade County CDBG and State of Florida Department of Health.

 The NANAY Health Center will have its own financial information system that will track, analyze and report key aspects of its program, including revenue generation by source, billing and collections, cash flow, expenditures and other information for cost analysis. Financial information from the NANAY Health Center will be integrated into the financial management system of NANAY, Inc. for proper accounting. NANAY, Inc. and NANAY Health Center, Inc. have essentially similar Policy and Procedures Manual that provides for accounting and internal controls in accordance with sound financial management procedures. 

 Through the years, NANAY, Inc. has built a solid reputation and track record of providing high quality services.  Its administrative, fiscal, personnel, management information systems and quality assurance programs are regularly monitored and have consistently received excellent reviews (with no deficiencies) from its grantors. NANAY’ mission and vision is to see our elders and youth together as healthy and productive members of our society. With continued community support, I know it will happen.

 VOLUNTEERS:

NANAY’s success would not have been possible if not for the hard work and precious time donated by our volunteers, and for these we are grateful. My special thanks go to Dr. Antonio Wong and  Drs. Jerry and Daisy Ciocon for continuing to provide free medical consultations to our elders, to John Gaudiosi for providing legal assistance, to Sony Trinidad for her artistic talents in fixing the facilities and setting up decorations during special events, to Karen Balauat, Techie Dalmacio, and Gigi Moneda for setting up the NANAY Health Center operations, to Mariliz Anima, Tessie Garcia, Valerie and Jeffrey Ongpauco, for volunteering services at the Health Center, to Bening Forneste for helping renovate the two facilities (assisted by Mike Gozon, Bennie Trinidad, Mike Upright and Joey Fidel) and to Richard Winstansley for setting up our computer system. My deepest gratitude goes to the members of the Miami Board headed by Franlie Bautista and composed of Lila Lee, Joy Prachayasatierkul, Sally Gozon, Dolores Villamar, Sol Valencia, Tessie Santos, Bing Valde, Nena Forte, Perry Camagong, Rey Lazaro,and  Mike Upright who never seemed to get tired of supporting NANAY’s projects through their fundraising activities. They also played a major role in fixing the NANAY Health Center for its open house, together with Sony Trinidad, Ellen Rivera, Nida Winnett, Gigi Moneda, Karen Balauat, Tessie Garcia, Joe and Lita Eco. I would like to thank Tessie Kenyon, Dr. Dory Estanislao,  Ely and  Pol Segui, Tino Arteza, Conrad Vinuya, and Charing Estoque for keeping the South Center operations afloat before it was transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, now under the able leadership of Dr. Rose del Rosario, and now also assisted by Bertha Cabase, Lucia Lumacang and Josefina Dizon. I would also like to thank Nini Balauat, Wei Chen, Vicky Cambe, Harold Dioquino, Mercy Escuadra, Cynthia Escalona, Jeanette Forman, Noreen Garcia, Joel Ileto, Beatriz Juan, Helen Kranzel, Bernadita Llurba, Felisa Litz, Mike McDearmaid, Flor Moya, Betty Moyer, Lynden Emilia Ortega, Lily Orticio, Jun Pascua, the North Miami Police, Luz Porter, Hiram Quinones, Bernadette Ragasa, Ria Sison, Helen Story, Armando Uy, Benny Valde, Sang Whang, Pan Yi-ling, Tony Abiera, Ernie Yu, Ronnie Florez, Ray Santos, Annie Nanowsky, Zeny Fidel, Violeta Lavilla and many others who had volunteered their services to NANAY at one time or another during the last fiscal year.

DONORS AND SPONSORS

 NANAY’s programs would not have been possible without funding from our grantors—Alliance for Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Alliance for Human Services, APPEAL, the City of North Miami, Miami-Dade County CDHG, Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Council, National Women’s Health Organization, State of Florida Department of Health, and State of Florida Department of Transportation. As always, I would like to especially recognize John Gaudiosi, Ric Garcia and John Watkins for coming to NANAY’s aid during the crucial times when we were financially challenged, Drs. Tony Wong and Marion Faldas for enabling us to secure the NANAY Health Center building, the Union Planters Bank for hosting NANAY’s Cocktail Reception and Ellen Rivera for donating most of the furniture at the Community Center and the Health Center. I would also like to thank Sang Whang, Einez Yap, Jhun Pascua, Leonides Perez, Helen Kranzel, Dr. Piyush Agrawal, Techie Dalmacio, A. Siddigkran, N. Pradham, Josefina Flores, John Pablo, Maria Rouse, Dr. Diana Galindo, Ana Shunis, Rose del Rosario, H. Smith, Iris Corchado, Keiser College, Cynthia Escalona, Dr. Gilbert Leung, Filipinas Magazine, North Miami Women’s Club, Nicolas Limpioso, Nida Winnett, Jose Eco, V. Anthony, Leilani Fontanilla, E. Plentinila, TEK 2000, Franlie Bautista, Violeta San Diego Diaz, Natividad Recabo, Janet Gular, Ludivina Joseph, Josefina Flores, Perpetua Gordon, Franlie Bautista, Venghan Tang, Nancy Castillo, Hanna Gabas, and a number of others who preferred to be anonymous, for donations that we received during the last fiscal year.

 BOARD MEMBERS  AND STAFF

NANAY, Inc. continues to abide with the policies set and overseen by its Governing Board made up of Sang Whang (Chair), Dr. Piyush Agrawal, Karen Balauat, Dr. Marion Faldas, Ric Garcia, John Gaudiosi, Helen Kranzel, Dennis Murasaki, Nida Recabo, Ellen Rivera, John Stokesberry,, Winnie Tang, Nida Winnett, Dr. Tony Wong,  and Einez Yap. Its affiliate organization, NANAY Health Center, Inc., now also has its own Governing Board made up of Dr. Tony Wong (Chair), Marites Dalmacio, Dr. Marion Faldas, Karen Balauat, Kevin Burns, Nena Forte, Rose Gentry, Gigi Moneda, Arlene Moyer, Helen Kranzel, Mike McDearmaid, Clarence Merke, Bing Valde, and Nida Winnett.

But the staff are ones who really worked hard and gave more than their share to ensure that NANAY’s services were provided to our elders and youth. NANAY would not have accomplished that much in the last fiscal year without the untiring efforts of Bennie Trinidad as Regional Executive Director, Mike Gozon as Administrator, Dr. Rose del Rosario as Program Director, and Sony Trinidad as Social Services Director, aided by Joey Fidel, Dada Dequito, Helen Story, See Fu, and Julius Cesar (who has now left for greener pasture).  I am greatly indebted to these unsung heroes whose team effort, dedication and commitment to NANAY’s mission made everything possible.

 I look forward to an even brighter future for NANAY, for our seniors, for our youth, and for our community. TOGETHER, WE ACHIEVE THE EXTRAORDINARY.

May God continue to bestow us with his blessings.

(sgd) JOY BRUCE, President & CEO

NANAY, Inc.

July 12, 2004

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NANAY, Inc

 

Telephone 305-981-3232      FAX 305-981-3231      

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NANAY COMMUNITY CENTER: 659 N.E. 125 Street, North Miami, Florida 33161

        

        

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NANAY Inc. is supported by Florida Older Americans Act, Alliance for Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, Health Foundation of South Florida, State of Florida Department of Health, Florida Department of Transportation, Miami-Dade Alliance for Human Services, Dept of Health and Human Services, Miami Dade County Department of Health, Miami-Dade County Office of Community and Economic Development, North Miami CDBG, Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), National Asian Women's Health Organization (NAWHO) and United Way  (Miami-Dade Reg. # 161126)