Mayor's U.S. Trip

Los Angeles

August 9, 2002, Casa Filipina, Covina - Approximately 50 people welcomed Mayor "Dong" Fontelera to the USA.

Various Alaminos associations in the Los Angeles area, such as Alaminos Pangasinan Association of Southern California (APASCA), Alaminos Pangasinan Association of the USA (APAUSA), San Vicente Alaminos Association of California (SVAAC), United High School Association of Alaminos Pangasinan World Wide (UHSAAPWW) and the Pangasinan Brotherhood Association, were there.

The groups joined forces to host a buffet dinner in honor of the Mayor and his family. The Mayor gave a presentation of the City events and the association presidents gave the mayor gifts

Afterwards, most of the people stayed for karaoke.

Pictures

1. Mayor Fontelera listens as he is being introduced.

2. Perlita Rasing, APAUSA past president, greets and introduces the Mayor. The Mayor's family are seated in the foreground.

3. & 4. The proud mother as her son delivers his speech and presentation.

5. Mrs. Fontelera with Lourdes Goodall, APASCA founding member.

6.The audience attentively listens to the Mayor's presentaion.

7. Rollie Piol, APAUSA President and the Mrs.

8. The group shot.

San Diego

August 10, 2002, Marine Corps Air Station, Officers Club, San Diego - Mayor Fontelera attended the Alaminos City Association of San Diego County (ACASDC) Induction and Dinner Ball.

Congressman Bob Filner and various San Diego city officials welcomed Mayor Fontelera and his family.

The other Alaminos association represented were Alos Association, headed by President Helen Quintanilla; San Vicente Alaminos Association of California (SVAAC) led by President Marcial Cabatic; the Alaminos High School Alumni Association International (AHSAAI) and Lucap Association headed both by Dr. Jimmy Boton. Not contented with visiting with the Mayor the night before many of the L.A. Alaminians also attend the San Diego event.

Over 180 Alaminians and guests enjoyed the sumptuous dinner and dancing. Guest Speaker Mayor Fontelera gave a "State of Alaminos City" speech and presentation, afterwhich he inducted the newly elected ACASDC officers.

Pictures

1. Mayor "Dong" Fontelera and U.S. Congressman Bob Filner.

2. Congressman's Community Liaison Manny Doria presenting the Mayor and his wife a commendation.

3. Dr. Jimmy Boton, ACASDC President, presenting the Mayor with a Plaque of Appreciation.

4. Mass Oath-Taking presided by the Mayor as the Inducting Officer.

5. Amy Navarrete, SVAAC past pressident, Lynn and Roger Cabal, UHSAAPWW President and member, respectively.

6. Members performed Filipino Native Dance for the Guests of Honor and audience.

7. & 8. The group shots.

San Diego Picnic

August 11, 2002, Mira Mesa Recreational Center, San Diego - About 100 ACASDC and AHSAAI members held a picnic for Mayor Fontelera and his family to cap off their visit to the San Diego area.

Next on the Mayor's schedule is West Sacramento on August 14, 2002, where he will be attending a special session of the City Council to the discuss a sister cityhood relationship between the two cities.

The following day he is scheduled to meet with Yolo County Officials.

Pictures

1. ACASDC banner.

2. AHSAAI banner.

3. With their barbecue grills smokin', the cooks took special attention to prepare the delicious lunch.

4. Standing: Dr. Jimmy Boton (ACASDC President) with Helen Quintanilla, president of the Alos Association of America.

5. Mayor addressing the crowd and answering their questions.

6. Many families and groups lined up to and took turn to have their picture taken with the Mayor.

7. The group shot of the happy picnic'ers.

8. And of course, the nieces.

West Sacramento

August 14, 2002, West Sacramento City Council Session - After Mayor Fontelera was introduced by Bill Resendez to the Council Members, City Mayor William G. Kristoff presented a Mayor's Proclamation welcoming Mayor Fontelera to the city and the United States. Council Member Mark P. Montemayor presented Mayor Fontelera with gifts from the city to be display in Alaminos' City Hall and finally Council Member Christopher L. Cabaldon presented him a KEY TO THE CITY.
 Streaming video of Council session (agenda Item 1A).

A Sister Cityhood Relationship between the two cities will push through. The signing of the agreement is tenatively scheduled for November after all requirements are met.

August 15, 2002, Resendez' Home - The dinner prepared by Billy's wife, Narcisa, was a Filipino-Mexican-American combination which included California Steak, tamale, empanada, dinardaraan, lumpiang shanhai, pancit, green salad, macaroni salad, fruit salad, leche flan, and all the trimmings. Good time was had by all!

With the business end of his trip completed, the Mayor will spend a few days in New Jersey to visit with other family members, then back to L.A. to catch his return flight back home.

Pictures

1. Marfel Rendon Kusko (ac.c Staff Livermore), Mayor and the Mrs. at Auntie and Uncle Frank's house in San Leandro.

2. Glen Kusko (ac.c Staff Livermore), Bill Resendez and Mayor.

3. West Sacramento City Council Member Mark P. Montemayor, Billy, and Mayor.

4. The hostess with the most-tess, Nacisa Onia-Rabot Resendez.

Names and captions of the remaining pictures will be added after the Mayor returns.    wut finger?

We will be posting the Mayor's write up on his trip, so keep checking back.