Philippine Asian News Today Vol 21 No 7 | Page 11

April 1 - 15, 2019 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY 11 10th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING GAGANAPIN Muling magsasama-sama ang lahat ng mga members ng One Fili- pino Cooperative of BC sa ika-sam- pung Pangkalahatang Taunang Pu- long nito na gaganapin sa May 5, 2019 1:00pm -5:00pm sa Hall ng Killarney Housing Coop, Vancouver. Sa pulong na ito ay may ulat ang Pan- gulo para sa kabuuang taon ng 2018, ang General Manager sa operasyon ng kooperatiba at ang kasalukuyang kalagayang pang pinansiyal. May ulat din ang Pangulo ng FilCo-operative One Housing Society sa update ng programang Affordable Housing Initi- tative. Ang tema ng pagpupulong ay “Isang Dekadang Pagsasama- sama Tungo sa Bagong Pag-Asa”. Sa ika-sampung taon ng One FilCo-op ay marami ng mga serbisyo at pro- grama ang tumugon at patuloy pa ring sumasagot sa mga pangangailangan ng mga kasapi nito. Kung babalikan ang pangkalahatang layunin ng kooperatiba, nais nitong maian- gat ang kasalukuyang kalagayan ng mga kasapi sa aspetong pangpinan- siyal, social emotional, ispirituwal at iba pang pangangailangan tungo sa kaunlaran ng kabuuang pagkatao o total human development. Upang maisakatuparan ang mga layunin nito ay may mga programa at serbisyo na ipinapatupad na tinatang- kilik ng mga members tulad ng Pa- hiraman ng Bayan Microlending Pro- gram (makakahiram sa mababang interest), Save Now Fly Later/Fly Now Pay Later (ticket at baon pauwi sa Pinas), Padalahan ng Bayan/Ire- mit Remittance Services (convenient dahil kahit text lang ay mapapadala na ang pera sa Pinas), Damayang Pinoy Program (tulong pinansiyal sa panahon na may namatayan), Refer- ral Services (members’ professional and family business and job posting/ referrals), Social Development and Team Building (camping trips, group travels, picnics, parties, bingo/raffle at iba pa), Coop Telecom Program (50% discount sa Telus internet/cable regular price) at ang bagong Afford- able Housing Initiative ( pangarap na magkaroon ng Filipino Housing Coop). Para sa mga nais maging bahagi at makinabang sa mga programa at serbisyo ng One FilCo-op, mayroong montlhy Pre-Membership Education Seminar (PMES), Please call/text 604- 780-2061; Facebook: Filipino Coop- erative; Website: www.filcoopbc.com. Five reasons to send your child to day camp this summer Surrey, BC – Summer is quickly approaching, and parents are starting to fill their calendars with vacations and social commitments. It’s also a time when parents may struggle to find short- term childcare for their kids – or just want to keep their children active and limit screen time in the summer. The City of Surrey offers over 150 summer camps ranging from cooking and robotics, to art and sports – all designed to expand children’s interests, while supporting parents over the summer break. In addition to keeping children healthy and active, here are the top five reasons to send your child to camp this summer: Developing independence Camps provide the perfect atmosphere to foster self-development. Under the guidance of camp staff, children are encouraged to understand boundaries and develop critical thinking, in order to make safe decisions. Although summer camps are developed for your child’s specific age group, there are plenty of ways your child will be challenged to grow, make decisions for themselves, and learn though experience. Learning leadership skills Camps are an excellent place to inspire your child’s natural skills and abilities and improve on areas that will develop their confidence, with the support from positive peers and camp staff. Sports camps are a great way to improve cooperation, teamwork, and problem- solving skills. Developing new interests and hobbies Camps are a great way for children to explore new activities and programs that could turn into lifelong passions. Whether your child is into sports, nature, science, arts or cooking, camps are a great way to try something new and develop new hobbies. Exposure to diversity Camp relationships can last a lifetime! Camps can connect kids who wouldn’t normally meet though sports clubs or school catchments. They are a great way for your child to meet new friends, learn about different cultures and expand their social circle. Navigating new relationships teaches children social confidence – a great skill to take back to school in September! Building resilience By increasing independence, building leadership skills, and discovering new interests and hobbies, your child will develop skills that will help them grow into a responsible young adult. Camps empower children to make their own decisions and build the confidence it takes to handle change effectively and adapt to different situations. Resilience is an excellent lifelong skill that your child will benefit from once school is back in September, and beyond. About City of Surrey summer day camps Registration opens online Sunday, April 14 at 9 p.m. for the City of Surrey’s fun and affordable summer day camps, designed to keep children and teens, ages three to 18, active and engaged over the summer break. Parents have the option to pay 50% of the cost at the time of WWW.PHILIPPINEASIANNEWSTODAY.COM registration and the remaining balance on the first day of camp. Early registration is recommended as day camps fill up fast. Our week-long camps are tax deductible as a childcare expense. Extended camp hours are available through the Camp Connections program for parents who need care before and after camp. For more information, visit surrey. ca/daycamps, or call 604-501-5100.