Thanks for Boon Kondo for this piece!
Sammie Jo Rumbaua is one of those tireless people that is always behind something. Whether it’s about bringing people together for getting grimy in da club or organizing efforts to build libraries in communities of need in the Phillippines. Then there’s helping out with bboy/bgirl battles, film festivals, comedy shows and helping connect tons and tons of artists around town (and getting in on some of her own dancing herself). There is no doubt people like this run on doing it for the love but it’s still nice to get some recognition once in a while too. Vancouver-Kensington MLA Mable Elmore recognized Sammie Jo for all of the above with the Kensington Community Leadership Award for 2010. “Sammie Jo is a great example of a leader who can influence our community with a positive vision,” said Elmore. “The recipients of this prestigious award are recognized for their outstanding leadership, dedication and service to their community”.
From Lorie Corcuera, Co-Founder and Director of Enspire Foundation:
“This November 2010, Sammie Jo will once again take on a selfless undertaking by leading a group of 15 young-adult Canadians comprised of students and professionals to help build two more homes in Norzagaray, Bulacan, Philippines. This humanitarian trip is part of Enspire Foundation’s Shared Experience Program (SEP) and community project aimed to help in the relocation of slum-dwellers from the impoverished area of Bagong Silang in Navotas City to this new community.”
To learn more about this project, please check out the ENSPIRE FOUNDATION
Sammie Jo is also behind this coming Sunday’s SALAMAT LIVE Filipino Independence Day showcase
More about Mable Elmore’s own inspiring story and her road to her MLA seat HERE
Vancouver Filipino Community w/ Sammie Jo Productions and Spectrum Events presents
SALAMAT LIVE
FILIPINO INDEPENDENCE DAY SHOWCASE
Celebrate Filipino Independence Day and watch Vancouver’s very own Filipino talent. Come support Filipino comedians, spoken words artist, rappers, dancers, and a special demonstration of ARNIS, the national sport of the Philippines, by a Filipino martial arts master.
When: Sunday, Jun 13, 2010 | 8:00 pm-12:00 am, show starts at 9:30 pm
Where: FORTUNE SOUND CLUB 147 East Pender Street Vancouver Read more »
WED JUNE 9, 2010
1ST LOVE WED & SAMMIE JO PRESENT:
Salamat: 4th Annual Filipino Independance Day Party
partial proceeds go to the Enspire Foundation
9pm-3am
COME IN YOUR PINOY PRIDE COLOURS!
FEATURING:
ARNIS DEMO- The offcial national sport of the Philippines
By Oneal Martial Arts & Training Read more »
Title: SALAMAT: Typhoon Ondoy Fundraiser
Location: BOX Studios 1622 Franklin St Vancouver
Link out: Click here
Description:
event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184012897176
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>>>>>>>>>>> ONLINE DONATIONS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
To make a monetary donation NOW, go here: https://enspirefoundation.pincgiving.com/
and choose Typhoon Ondoy from the scroll down menu.
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first off, thoughts and prayers going our fellow filipinos in this horrible situation. i hope that all if you have heard from your family and friends in the Philippines!
As you know our country and our people need our help! I know we are miles away and you may feel helpless but we all can make a difference and do our part right here in Vancouver!! Read more »
TRAVELLING BETWEEN NOW TO JUNE 22 AND JULY 3 TO AUG. 31
MAXIMUM STAY OF ONE MONTH ONLY.
OUTBOUND MUST BE MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS ONLY
INBOUND - RETURN - ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
you have to leave vancouver together, but dont have to return together
PAX NO. 1 WILL PAY $1598.75
PAX NO. 2 WILL PAY $216.75
TOTAL: $1815.50 including taxes
http://www.joycetraveltours.com/Home
CALL JOYCE of JOYCE TRAVEL & TOURS FOR DETAILS 604-304-0187. Let her know Sammie Jo sent ya!
Anthony Bourdain finally goes to the Phillippines all thanks to Augusto from Long Island, New York!!
The food of the Philippines is one of the reasons why I am sooo proud to be a filipino!
Expect fish ball, taho, pakbet, pancit, adobo, goat head (okay, i haven’t even eaten that), sisig, karekare, sinigang, and ofcourse LECHON!
I learned some facts about where some of our foods came from!! I especially love his summary of the Philippines.. he is pretty right on target with his history and his observation with our culture and people. Hence, we are “too darn nice”
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June 11, 2010 12:20 pm | 
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