Get Involved
There are many ways to support FANHS and its mission to preserve and share Filipino American history. From volunteer work to financial contributions to active member participation - opportunities abound.
Membership
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FANHS welcomes and invites all members of the public to join our organization - from adolescents to senior citizens. Annual membership is based on the calendar year. New members who join during the 4th quarter of a given year will be deemed paid-up members through December of the following year. Formerly paid members whose annual membership dues have lapsed, may be reinstated at any time upon full payment of their lapsed dues. Such payment will reinstate active membership for the year in which the payment is made.
Benefits
Member benefits include:
Receipt of FANHS Sonoma County's quarterly newsletter
Advance notice of special events
Eligibility to nominate annual scholarship candidates
Opportunities to learn more about Filipino American history in a fun and social environment
Meetings
Membership meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of every other month, 1:00 PM, at the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, 153 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa.
Each meeting combines business with socializing and fun, and usually include the following agenda items:
general business
raffle drawings
film viewing or other historical highlights
guest speakers
potluck lunch
Monetary Donations
Donations, large and small, are very much appreciated. And because FANHS is a 501 3 ( c ) non-profit, they are tax deductible as well. Contributions may be used for FANHS' general operating expense, or, donors may designate specific projects or events that they wish to help fund. To donate, please mail check or money order to:
FANHS of Sonoma County
P.O. Box 6915
Santa Rosa CA 95406
FANHS Wish List
Equipment and supplies are needed to support ongoing historical preservation work, as well as educational and cultural endeavors. We are currently in need of the following:
Equipment (new or used in good working condition):
Laptop computer with Windows 2000 or later
Panasonic Professional camcorder (and any or all accessories: shotgun microphone, tripod, XLR cables)
Portable flash drives
Portable podium or lectern
Portable Projection Screen (5' X 5' or larger)
Microphone with portable PA system
Microphone stand
Lavalier microphone with windscreen
Lighting umbrella
Apple MAC Computer with Final Cut Express Program
External hard drive, 80 GB or more
Supplies:
DVD bubble or cardboard mailer envelopes
Printer paper
Mini DV tapes (Sony brand)
Postage stamps
Envelopes (business size or manila)
Donations of this type are tax deductible subject to IRS rules, and are another way for FANHS supporters to contribute to the preservation of local history.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are frequently available for special events held throughout the year. FANHS
sponsors enjoy creative marketing opportunities and broad exposure to a wide cross section of local markets
including educators, historians, artists, cultural organizations and a diverse Filipino American community.
Information about planned sponsorship events will be published in the coming months. Meanwhile, interested
parties may direct inquiries to
comm@fanhssonoma.org, or visit or CONTACT US page.
Advertising
Advertising opportunities are offered year-round in our FANHS quarterly newsletter, and from time to time in special event publications. For more information, please see the newsletter, or direct inquiries to
comm@fanhssonoma.org, or visit or CONTACT US page.
Volunteer Opportunities
Whether you're a history buff, inspired to learn more about your ancestry, or simply want to lend your time and talent to a worthy organization, we welcome you! Volunteers are needed for:
Publications
Graphics design
Fundraising
Marketing
Event planning
Digital media production
Photography
Historical project research and archiving
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Project teams - Team players of all levels are frequently needed for FANHS special projects
Any amount of time that can be volunteered is always welcome.
Internships for Academic Credit
Periodically, our organization may collaborate with educational institutions and corporations to offer internships or the opportunity to earn academic credits to students.