Organization of Young Filipino Americans

Monday 11/23

• Secret Santa Questionnaire Deadline
--- Turn them in by tonight!

Wednesday 12/2

• Canned Food Contest Deadline
--- Turn those cans in!

Monday 12/7

• Barrio Planning
--- 7PM: Tuttle Lounge!

Welcome to the Organization of Young Filipino Americans' website! We are here to heighten the awareness of Filipino and Filipino-American History within the University of Virginia, the Charlottesville community, and the Internet! Feel free to browse around for more information about our organization.

OYFA would like to extend its congratulations to Efren Penaflorida, who has been named CNN Hero of the Year.

Joan Martinez | 3rd Year | History & Foreign Affairs

Why did you want the position you currently hold?

OYFA has been a big part of my college life, and I wanted to continue to give back to OYFA by being a part of Exec Board again. After admiring the work of former treasurers, I realized that this position was a great fit for me. I really like the structure of the position, and the type of work involved. I also really like making money and making it rain. As a Board member, I also get to head a family, oversee two great committees, and provide the foundation for leadership in OYFA.

If you could have any other position in OYFA at this very moment, what would it be and why?

Something on Board. I really like being on Board.

What does it means to you to be Filipino?

To me, being Filipino means appreciating my background and the different ways it has shaped my life. And the food. I always miss Filipino food.

If you had three wishes, what would they be?

Get a high-paying, high-profile job in New York
Eventually get into a top-tier law school
To be able see my family whenever I want to. I hate $1600 plane tickets.

The powers and duties of the Treasurer shall be:

A. To keep all financial records of the organization and to make sure that the records are in compliance with CIO regulations and University regulations.

B. To prepare monthly reports of the financial status of the organization to the Executive Board.

C. To review all financial accounts and the budget monthly and to make recommendations to the Executive Council.

D. To collect all members’ dues, fees for the organization, and money for events.

E. To open or maintain a bank account for the organization.

F. To revise and prepare the OYFA Budget Proposal in order to present it to the Student Council Appropriations Committee.

G. To appear, on behalf of OYFA, at the Student Council Appropriations Committee Budget Proposals meeting.

H. To prepare, with the help of the faculty advisor, a formal proposal to receive SCHEV grants in order to fund cultural activities.

I. To prepare, with the help of the other officers and Cultural Chairs, a written proposal to submit to the Cultural Programming Board (CPB).

J. To prepare an oral proposal and appear, on behalf of OYFA, at the Cultural Programming Board’s scheduled meeting to receive additional funding for cultural events and activities.

K. To assure proper spending of the organization’s finances as necessary for the well being of the organization.

L. To pay all bills and reimbursements which are accompanied by a receipt and had received prior expenditure approval via the President and Vice-President.

M. To order OYFA shirts, hats, and other paraphernalia, when necessary, and to store these items in a safe place.

N. To coordinate fundraisers.

O. To ensure prompt transition of any records to the proceeding officer

CIO Non-affiliation Statement

Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization's contracts, acts or omissions.

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