| PASA MEMBERSHIP Increased membership helps to influence decisions being made regarding the organization�s wellbeing. In PASA, any Filipino-American family or individual in good standing shall be eligible to join PASA regardless of social, economic, educational status, religious preference, and ethnic background. Non-Filipino-Americans interested in the affairs of PASA, may also join this organization. All applications for membership or renewal are subject to review and approval by the officers and board of advisors. (click on link below for Membership Forms) Please note that this form will have the new rates effective April 15, 2006. Membership expires at the end of each year and is renewable until March 15th of the following year. After this date any unpaid member will be considered non-current and will not be eligible to any association benefits until his membership is renewed. A late fee of $5.00 will be assessed to any late renewal. All membership fees are nonrefundable. All new and renewed memberships will receive a member card for PASA this year. You may find additional information regarding our membership under Article III � Membership in the PASA By-laws. Through PASA membership, communities are improved, friend-ships are built, and life skills are developed for everyone, including for our most precious gifts - our children. More importantly, PASA continues to be a great society. Our future is solid because of members like you. Click Here for more on Membership and Forms |
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| The Philippine-American Society of Austin was formed fourteen years ago by a group of Filipino-Americans living in Austin and neighboring cities, in the State of Texas. The founders' mission was to unite the Filipinos living in this wonderful hill country, in order to preserve the Filipino culture, and to promote its heritage to the Filipino children, friends, and the community MABUHAY ang PILIPINAS ! ! ! |
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| TAKE TIME TO ENJOY TEXAS THROUGH P.A.S.A. During our busy lives, we all need a little rest and relax-ation to enjoy time with our families and friends. There's nothing like a BBQ cookout or a day at the beach with the ones you love. And we're very fortunate that our Texas weather allows us to enjoy those precious time almost year-round. P.A.S.A. will partake in the beauty of Texas during the year by offering you great events. So we hope you will join us all in getting some much needed rest and relaxation this summer and fall. Please take note of the UPCOMING EVENT below. For List and Details of other 2006 Events, Click Here |
| A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT In Texas, we experience a sea of colors in the fields of wildflowers, which seem to go on for miles and miles! During this time in the Philippines, there is a host of native and cultural festivals, to include the beautiful nationwide event, Flores de Mayo~Santacruzan. So whether you�re here in Texas or in the Philippines, it�s a great time of the year! It�s a time for renewal, rejuvenation, and enrichment. I encourage all of us to enjoy the moments throughout this season by taking in the beauty of our places. Most of all enjoy them with your family, especially your children, friends, and of course with PASA. Happy Spring, Happy Easter, let�s celebrate Y�all! |
| IMPORTANT BY-LAWS CHANGES
As we featured in the last newsletter, by-laws articulate the purpose of an organization and spell out the procedures for its organized functionality. We also know that PASA�s needs will change over time, and it is important that our bylaws are kept up to date to reflect the current state of affairs. On February 18, 2006, PASA members came to the first 2006 Society Meeting and voted on the sole bylaw amendment proposal presented at the meeting: : �All membership fees, as stated in ARTICLE III � MEMBERSHIP, SECTION B � TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP AND DUES, to be increased by $5.00. The reasoning and justification for this proposal is to 1.) Help offset rising administrative costs within the organization and 2.) increase income to PASA.� The vote was a unanimous �yes� from the membership, and the Executive Board moved to approve this amendment to the PASA bylaws with effective date of April 15, 2006**. So please take advantage of the current rates before April 15th! **The President has declared April 15, 2006 as the new effective date of the New Membership Dues Schedule. This is an official change from the February 18th Society Meeting announcement . Click Here for complete By-Laws |
| Saturday, April 15
12:00pm � 5:00pm
PASA Spring Fest Branch Creek Estates South Clubhouse 12609 Dessau Rd. , Austin, TX Join PASA in welcoming the spring season with games and activities for the whole family! In addition, we will announce winners of the �Ms. PASA Bluebonnet� fundraiser contest! (see EVENTS Page for more information about this contest). There will be a BAKE SALE and DOOR PRIZES to be given away too! This is a POTLUCK EVENT. Entry fee: a covered dish to share OR pay $15.00 per person (incl. kids & adults). PARENTS: Please also bring a dozen plastic eggs (filled w/goodies!) for each child in your family. This is for the egg hunt! KIDS should bring their Easter baskets! |
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| This month�s featured recipe by member and officer, Rudy Matute:
GUISADONG KINCHAY AT SITSARO (CILANTRO AND SNOW PEAS) 1/2 CUP VEGETABLE OIL 8 OUNCES TOFU, CUT INTO 1/4 INCH CUBES 3 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED 1 SMALL ONION, SLICED 1 SMALL TOMATO, CHOPPED 1/2 POUND SHRIMP, PEELED, DEVEINED & CHOPPED 1 CUP CHICKEN BROTH 1 CUP SNOW PEAS (SITSARO), REMOVE TIPS & STRING 1 CUP CILANTRO, COARSELY CHOPPED 1/2 TEASPOON SALT 1/2 TEASPOON BLACK PEPPER Heat the oil in skillet and carefully add the tofu cubes. Be sure not to touch the tofu with a utensil until it has brown or it will stick to the utensil. Cook the tofu until it is brown on all sides. Remove it from the oil and drain on paper towels. Set aside. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the oil from the skillet and saut� the garlic until it is light brown. Add the onions and cook until they are transparent. Add the tomatoes and saut� until they are soft. Add the shrimp and saut� for 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat, add the snow peas and cilantro, and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the peas are just tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add the fried tofu and gently mix it in. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Makes 4 servings. Enjoy! To share a recipe with our members in our newsletters, please submit them to Rina Corona by e-mail: pasatexas@ yahoo.com or USPS mail: PO Box 270048 - Austin, TX 78727-0048. All recipes must be received by the 20th of each month. |
