The Beneficiaries’ Christmas Party had a good turn out, though the space is quite small. It was participated by 22 families (58 individuals) from Manila, Nueva Ecija, Olongapo, Bulacan, Pampanga and Tarlac. Kids and parents alike enjoyed the celebration. AAP’s long time beneficiaries remarked that this year’s party is entirely different from the previous years. Each family was given a basket of groceries estimated to be worth P1,500 to P2,000; transportation allowance, P1,200 cash for their rice certificate and individual gifts for 27 children. 8 families were first-timers, and we had a lot of kids this year.

A short program showcasing the talents of some AAP beneficiaries was held. A prize was given to Stephanie Latina and Michael Fortes, students from Olongapo City, for winning Best Talent with their duet song number.

The board members present were: SWC Chair Will Feuerstein, outgoing SWC Chair Rolf Beutel, Robert Lane and Frank Holz. They did the interview with the beneficiary families and graciously gave advises and encouragement to the beneficiaries. They will come up with their own recommendations for each family,

After the interview, everyone enjoyed the food donated by the Manila Pavilion, Makati City Renaissance Hotel, Shakey’s Pizza and Manila Elks. Drinks were provided by Coca-Cola Far East Ltd.

CHRISTMAS BASKET DISTRIBUTION TO PRISONERS December 13 and 15, 2006

A total of 35 incarcerated Americans all over the Philippines received Christmas basket from the American Association of the Philippines. One of them is out for a medical pass whom the AAP visited at his place. Prison visits were conducted at the BID- Bicutan Jail, New Bilibid Prisons in Muntinlupa and Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong together with the US Embassy Manila representatives.

AAP Past President, Robert Lane, new SWC Chairman, Will Feuerstein, and AAP Social Welfare Officer, Agnes Matienzo were present during the visits.

Aside from legal and material aid assistance, prisoners appeal for sports magazine and fiction books. For donations, you may call AAP at (02) 892-5198/892-2510.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

AAP is most indebted to the following for making the above activities a huge success:

Cash sponsors:

American Women's Club of the Philippines John Melvin Washington Sycip Humphrey and Leonor Moreno O'Leary Dole Philippines Marcus Starr Ramon Locsin Jim Boyd Victorino Macapagal Kenneth Fuller James Thomson William Epes Rex Roberts Dr. Carolyn Butler Robert Lane John Ballweg Gary and Mary Jane Sausser

Carmen Perrine Harry Mittenthal Frances Ybañez Egis lending Corporation Tuscan Realty Alcon Laboratories Richard Hart Richard McMahon PRIMEX Edmond Dayan Mervin Dayan Gwen Roberson Maurice Snyder Betty & Bill Pendavis Sue Ann Nollido Theodore Awad

In-kind Donors:

Associated British Foods Coca-Cola Far East Limited Colgate-Palmolive General Milling Corporation Globe Telecom Golden Arches Dev’t. Corporation (Mc Donald’s Philippines) Heinz UFC Phils. Inc. Kamayan Restaurant Manila Elks Club

Mercury Drug Makati City Renaissance Hotel New Zealand Milk Corporation Rose Industries Shakey’s Pizza SM Mart Inc. United Laboratories Wrigley Philippines

AAP volunteers busy packing the Christmas baskets	AAP Manager,Shirly Fajarito formally opens the program
AAP beneficiaries Karina Fuston and Nikola Rajcevich as master of ceremonies	SWC Chair, Will Feuerstein, welcomes the beneficiaries
A total of 22 families attended this year’s Christmas Party	Talent Presentation
Talent Presentation