Mission Statement:
- Promote awareness and understanding of the Philippine culture and traditions
- Establish a cultural center
- Partner with community organizations in various projects which benefit the Greater Tucson Community
About FASCOT
Founded in 1972, the association was formally organized and elected its first president, Dr. Ben Ventura. Since then the agenda of activities expanded. Aside from playing mahjong, the members enjoyed monthly potlucks in the park, bowling, and Christmas caroling. Pista sa Nayon was also celebrated to commemorate Philippine Independence Day in June. There was music and folk dances aside from lumpia and pancit. There was no celebration without Tinikling and Pandango sa Ilao performed by both children and adults. There was always someone willing to take over the helmet of responsibility to ensure the continuity of the club, then named Sampaguita after the national flower of the Philippines.
The following past presidents dared to continue the leadership and made the club exist up to the present: Estela Freiberg, Fred Polintan, Jr., Pete Cano, Earl Osborn, Butch Marking, Dr. Roy Yap, Fred Polintan, Sr., Bill Mann, Ray de los Santos, Shiraz Peera, Rudy Ypulong, Dr. Greg Oswald, Dr. Cecilia Gomez Andersen, Susan Liang, read more