Conference Schedule

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Gemini Ballroom A
(Maximum 30 people)

Gemini Ballroom B
(Maximum 30 people)

Gemini Ballroom C
(Maximum 30 people)

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Polaris C & F
(Maximum 80 people)

Gemini Ballroom
(Maximum 150 people)

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WELCOME
National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) Introduction and History
R3E Chair Armin M. Sayson; Chair Brendan Flores; Executive Director Jason Tengco;Operations Officer Kelly Ilagan

7:30 AM

7:45 AM

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8:15 AM

PLENARY
Networking Icebreaker
Presenter: Networker, Connector, Trainer Chris Borja // Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

8:00 AM

8:15 AM

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PLENARY
Research on Future of our Economy and How Millennials are Taking Over
Presenter: Columbus 2020, Research and Business Intelligence Director Jung Kim // Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

8:30 AM

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PLENARY
Understanding Communication Styles
Presenters: Staffing Manager Laneeta Smith; NaFFAA OH Vice Chair Joy Kouns Lewis // Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

9:15 AM

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BREAK

10:00 AM

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10:30 AM

PANEL: The Rise of Filipino Americans in U.S. Politics/Public Service
Presenters: Tony Paat;
Ron Falconi; Christine Chen
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

Columbus Asian Festival
Presenters: Alma Saddam;
Cora Munoz; Tony Paz
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

PANEL: Success Stories from Filipino American Entrepreneurs - Millennials
Presenter: Krizzia Yanga;
Angelo & Philip Campos
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

10:15 AM

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11:00 AM

Asian American Commerce Group
Presenters: Shyam Rajadhyaksha
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

10:45 AM

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

11:15 AM

PANEL: Success Stories from Filipino American Entrepreneurs - Gen X
Presenter: Emmett Apolinario;
James Paat
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

Navigating High
Stakes Communications

Presenter: Jennifer Sconyers
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

11:00 AM

11:15 AM

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11:30 AM

Viable Comm Org - USP4GG Michigan
Presenters: Willie Dechavez
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

11:15 AM

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12:00 PM

LUNCH

Voice of Leadership - How Leaders Inspire and Achieve
Presenter: Ohio Senator Charlita Tavares (45 minutes)
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

11:45 AM

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1:00 PM

BREAK

12:45 PM

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1:15 PM

PLENARY
Defining Filipino

Presenter: University of Cincinnati Academic Director Beth Piocos; Assistant Professor Richard Robles
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

1:00 PM

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2:00 PM

PLENARY
Social and General Counseling Services for National Asian American Coalition (NAAC)

Presenter: NAAC President & CEO Faith Bautista
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

1:45 PM

2:00 PM

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2:15 PM

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2:30 PM

PLENARY
AARP Dahil Mahal Kita Caregiving Program

Presenter: Retired US Army Major General Antonio Taguba
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

2:15 PM

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BREAK

3:00 PM

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Leadership Competencies
Presenter: Kim Carter
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

The Case of the 1st Filipino in Ohio
Presenter: Ping Serafica
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce
Presenter: Marie Cunning; Cindy Flores
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

3:15 PM

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4:00 PM

Aging in America: A Proactive Approach to Senior Services
Presenter: Amy Schosslaer
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

Finance-Investments-Budgets-Savings-Retirement-Taxes-401k
Presenter: Krista Cavalieri
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

3:45 PM

4:00 PM

4:00 PM

4:15 PM

Impact of Election Results
from a Non-Partisan

Presenter: Paul A. Beck
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

4:00 PM

4:15 PM

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4:30 PM

Iowa Asian Alliance & Monsoon United
Asian Women of Iowa Partnership
Presenter: Roel & Malou Campos
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

Interactive Exercise / Essentials
on Public Speaking

Presenter: Imelda Castaneda-Emenaker
Moderator: Xxxx Xxxx

4:15 PM

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5:00 PM

NaFFAA R3E ELECTION
COMELEC: Ryan Tejero (Chair); Ron Ilagan; Xxxx Xxxxx

4:45 PM

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BREAK

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SOCIAL HALF HOUR
Armin M. Sayson and Ryan Tejero - Emcees

6:30 PM

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7:15 PM

WELCOME REMARKS
Pambansang Awit / Star Spangled Banner / Invocation
NaFFAA National Chair
Brendan Flores - Welcome Remarks (5 minutes)

7:00 PM

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DINNER
Frenched Pork Chop or Pan Roasted Chicken

ENTERTAINMENT
Kayla Tejero - One Moment in Time (5 minutes)
PACCM Hula Dance - Xxxxxx and Xxxxx (5 minutes)
PASCO - Parade of Filipino Dress (15 minutes)

7:30 PM

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INDUCTION OF OFFICERS
Consul General Generoso D.G. Colonge - Consul General's Remarks (10 minutes)
Consul General Generoso D.G. Colonge - Induction Ceremony (10 minutes)

8:30 PM

8:45 PM

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KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
Xxxx Xxxx - Xxxx Xxxx
(10 minutes)
US Army Major General Antonio Taguba - Filipino Veterans Recognition & Education Project (30 minutes)

CLOSING REMARKS
Outgoing NaFFAA R3E Chair Armin M. Sayson - Closing Remarks (3 minutes)

9:00 PM

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DANCING

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