| The Quezonians of Northern California, Inc., a solid and dynamic non-stock, non-participating, non-profit organization, was registered in the State of California on August 8, 1987. It was founded on the humanitarian philosophy of service to fellowmen and the neighborliness attitude of caring, sharing, and camaraderie. The primary purpose is to serve and fill the needs of fellow Quezonians as well as "Kababayans" back home.
The Quezonians launch numerous annual activities such as Dinner and Dance, solicitation of advertisements for publication to the souvenir program, chartered trips to Reno, Nevada, selling raffle tickets, annual membership drive, and solicitation of donations from private individuals and business entities. These activities are conducted only with a prime purpose of helping others through scholarships, assisting victims of various natural calamities in the Philippines, providing aids to member families, and supporting other worthwhile community related projects.
From 1987, the association through the outstanding efforts of its officers and members has provided scholarship grants to less privileged students in Quezon Province to pursue a college education. To uplift the standard of the scholarship program, the association in cooperation with the Manuel S. Enverga Foundation University in Lucena City and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Lopez, Quezon has established criteria for admission to the program and grade requirements to be maintained by the scholars. In addition to the many scholars who have already graduated from college and are now
working. See our scholars page to
view a current list of scholarship awardees and scholars.
The Presidents of the Quezonians of Northern California, Inc. who led the association in attaining its various noble objectives are:
a) Ruben Cadorna (+) - President 1988, from Lucena City
b) Roger Palaad - President 1989, from Sampaloc, Quezon
c) Vic Contantino, Jr. - President 1990, from Unisan, Quezon
d) Rico Eleazar - President 1991, from Mauban, Quezon
e) Cecilio Buisan - President 1992, from Tiaong, Quezon
f) Araceli Orcena - President 1993, from Lucban, Quezon
g) Greg Valencerina- President 1994, from Lucena City
h) Vilma Palaad - President 1995, from Sampaloc, Quezon
i) Rollie Babiera - President 1996-1997, from Lucban, Quezon
j) Rusty Calalo - President 1998-1999, from Lucena City
k) Fortune Lapina - President 2000-2001, from Mauban, Quezon
l) Linda Coquia - President 2002-2003, from
Lucban, Quezon
The Quezonians of Northern California, Inc. has proven its worth as one of the most prestigious Filipino organizations in the Bay Area and in the USA. With the guidance and help of God, the Quezonians will continue its sublime mission to help other people.
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