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About Us
Mission Statement
Filipino American Society of Iowa’s mission is to integrate American heritage and culture while maintaining, preserving and promoting Filipino heritage.
Values Statement
Bayanihan Spirit – We are committed to cooperation, camaraderie and the unselfish caring for others while working for the common good. It is this esprit de corps that elevates volunteering of one’s self, time and resources to the highest and most admirable levels.
Board Members & Officers
Board Members and Staff
Board Chairwoman
Luisita Dona McBurney
Board Member
Lilian Gallo Seagren
Board Member
Meldie Applebee
Board Member
Marvin Manlapaz
President
Jane Kufner
Scholarship Chair
Steven Eckert
Executive Director
Larry McBurney
Officers
Vice President
Debbie Burk-Flores
Secretary
Laurel Howell
Public Relations
Joemari Felarca
Public Relations
Divina Gerdeman
Treasurer
Toby Howell
Sergeant at Arms
Tim Kufner
Scholarship Committee
Co-chairwoman
Roxy Strike
Scholarship Committee
Melissa Eckert
Scholarship Committee
Kimberly Grim
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