Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue, Incorporated Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue, Inc. The Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue, Inc. (FIND, Inc.) is a student-led organization dedicated to promoting unity and cooperation among Filipino & Filipino-American students. Based in the East Coast, FIND, Inc. currently serves over 3,000 students studying in East Coast colleges, universities, vocational, and technical schools. FIND, Inc.'s primary member institutions are located from the Northeastern seaboard through the state of Virginia. These member schools are divided into seven districts according to their geographic proximity. FIND, Inc. was founded in 1992 when it was apparent that there was a need to create a space in which East Coast Filipino & Filipino-American students may get together to talk about and celebrate the Filipino heritage. FIND, Inc. was created to unify Filipino student organizations in the East Coast in order for groups to cooperate and successfully create dialogue amongst one another. Mission Statement The purpose of FIND, Inc. shall be to promote unity and cooperation of Filipino students at colleges, universities, vocational, and technical schools, or any other institutions of higher education. In achieving this purpose FIND, Inc. has four goals: - To offer a channel for dialogue, critical thinking, and - action. To promote and preserve the Filipino and FilipinoAmerican culture, history, and heritage. To further awareness of issues pertinent to the Filipino and Filipino-American community. To act as a catalyst to help Filipino and FilipinoAmerican organizations reach their goals. Most recent FIND, Inc. National events Spring Conference 2014 Presented by District VII University of Virginia; Charlottesville, VA Theme: Bukas Ngayon: Tomorrow Starts Now Speakers: Danny Batimana, Nicole Ponseca, Michael Copon, Bryan Lozano, Rachelle Ocampo, Steven Raga, Ivan Gonzales, Mark Libatique, Isis Arias, Yves Nibungco, Christine Fabro, Matthew Chiers, Christine Sicwaten, Kristina London, Frances Balagtas, Kristina Joyas, Alvin Tan, Eric Lachica, Erwin de Leon, Arland Macasieb, Rebecca Lee, Bernadette Rietz, Lauren Quijano, Joelle Eliza Lingad, Nina Mariella Macapinlac Spring Conference 2013 Presented by District I Harvard University; Cambridge, MA Theme: Define: I am [adj.] [n.] Speakers: Mario de Leon, Bryan Lozano, Deep Foundation, Gianna Montinola, Marisa Graciosa, Angela Lagdemeo, Michael Vea, Tony Olaes, Tim Saguisin, Emelyn De la Pena, Lily Divino, Rich Kiamco, Will Simbol, Jason Tengco, Analisa Balares, Adrian Serohijos, Christine Fabro, Matthew Chiers, Carlo Dumandan, Christian Rivera, Melissa Flores, Michelle Ortega 1 Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue, Incorporated Benefits • • • • • • • Discounted prices for Dialogues and Conferences National Recognition Potential to host Dialogues or Conferences Events recognized by FIND, Inc. National Representation for your school in the Board of Directors Participation in FIND, Inc. Lecture Series Connection through the Alumni Network How to become a member school Please fill out and give the following to your district representative or district National Director no later than October 15, 2014: 1. the last page of the application 2. a list of your club’s members in the following format: name, .edu e-mail address, gender, and student status (i.e. freshman). 3. and membership dues ($50 per school annually; $40 for FIND dues, $10 for District dues) **Note: Cash or money order only; no personal checks will be accepted. 2 Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue, Incorporated District 1: Eastern New England Greater Boston, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island District 2: Western New England Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, and Vermont District 3: Metro New York New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Long Island District 4: Upstate New York All of the State of New York north of metropolitan New York City District 5: Pennsylvania - New Jersey Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware District 6: Mid-Atlantic Coast District of Columbia, Maryland, Northern Virginia District 7: Greater Virginia & North Carolina Central/Southern Virginia and North Carolina National Directors’ Contact Information District One Shannen Kim – [email protected] Andre Castillo – [email protected] District Four Alex Valera – [email protected] Abigail Lorenzo – [email protected] District Two [email protected] District Five Roman Ventura - [email protected] District Three Marc Densing – [email protected] Carlo Limbog - [email protected] Lealyza Cambaliza - [email protected] John Coronado - [email protected] District Six Dennix Averion - [email protected] Johnross Famisan - [email protected] District Seven Katherine Gatchalian – [email protected] JC Gonzales - [email protected] 3 Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue, Incorporated This document is for the purpose of becoming a member school/organization of the Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue, Incorporated. Upon receipt of this membership form, payment, and your membership list, your organization will be an official member of the Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue, Incorporated. Name of School: ___________________________________________________ Name of Organization: ___________________________________________________ Organization Address: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Organizational Email: ___________________________________________________ Contact Name: ___________________________________________________ Contact Phone Number: District (Check One): (_____) ________ - ___________ ____ District 1 – Eastern New England: Greater Boston, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island ____ District 2 – Western New England: Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, and Vermont ____ District 3 – Metro New York: New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Long Island ____ District 4 – Upstate New York: All of New York north of Metropolitan New York City ____ District 5 – Pennsylvania - New Jersey: Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware ____ District 6 – Mid-Atlantic Coast: District of Columbia, Maryland, Northern Virginia ____ District 7 – Southern Mid-Atlantic Coast: Greater Virginia and North Carolina ___________________________ Organization Treasurer _______ Date __________________________ Organization President/Co-Chair _______ Date ___________________________ District National Director _______ Date __________________________ FIND, Inc. Financial Director _______ Date FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: Type of Payment Received: _________________________ Date of Receipt: _________________________ 4
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