Newsletter September 2016

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Message from Supreme President Anthony W. Mendes PFSA Co.

On July 24th, I attended the Newark Holy Ghost Festa, and participated in their

Accompanying me in the parade was Supreme Business Board of Director, Michael

Vieira, Past Supreme Presidents, Angela Pereira and Mary Medeiros, and member of

Photos by: Jose Avila I appreciate and thank them for their effort to join and

A special Thank You goes to Lucas Cardoso, son of Carla and Luis Cardoso for

Thank you Council 16 for the invitation to the wonderful Festa.

LUSO/SPRSI convention held in Santa Clara.

SPRSI outgoing President Arlinda Soares.

2 Message from Supreme President Anthony W. Mendes PFSA Co. 16, Newark I hope each and everyone had a very eventful summer. On July 24th, I attended the Newark Holy Ghost Festa, and participated in their parade to and f r o m S t. E d w a r d s C a t h o l i c Church. Accompanying me in the parade was Supreme Business Board of Director, Michael Castro, Executive Secretary Carla Cardoso, Supreme Master of Ceremonies, Pedro Vieira, Past Supreme Presidents, Angela Pereira and Mary Medeiros, and member of the PFSA Office Staff, Lidia Mata. Photos by: Jose Avila I appreciate and thank them for their effort to join and participate. A special Thank You goes to Lucas Cardoso, son of Carla and Luis Cardoso for carrying the PFSA Banner. Thank you Council 16 for the invitation to the wonderful Festa. On August 7, accompanied by my wife Gloria we attended the Visitors Hour at the LUSO/SPRSI convention held in Santa Clara. It was a pleasure to present plaques to LUSO outgoing President, Lisa Amaral and SPRSI outgoing President Arlinda Soares. I also welcomed the new incoming presidents, LUSO Manuel Vie ira a nd S P RS I Geraldin e Thomas. Thank you all for the nice gifts. I am looking forward to my first Fraternal Event to be held on September 16th hosted by Council #7 Gustine-Newman. I hope to see many of you there. Please attend as many Fraternal Events as possible and promote our beloved society. PFSA Photos PFSA Co. 118, Elk Grove Anthony W. Mendes PFSA Supreme President 2 PFSA Co. 5/36, Hayward

Message from the Chief Executive Officer John A. R. Salvador Dear Fraternal Sisters and Brothers: I extend my sincerest and heartfelt Congratulations to our newly installed Supreme President, Mr.

Best wishes for a safe and successful administration. Also, a most deserving Thank you to all of those who assisted at the Convention to make it an enjoyable event.

3 Message from the Chief Executive Officer John A. R. Salvador Dear Fraternal Sisters and Brothers: I extend my sincerest and heartfelt Congratulations to our newly installed Supreme President, Mr. Anthony W. Mendes and all the Supreme Line Officers, Fraternal Board of Trustees, State Youth Leaders and State s Adult Leaders who were elected and installed at our PFSA Convention in July. Best wishes for a safe and successful administration. Also, a most deserving Thank you to all of those who assisted at the Convention to make it an enjoyable event. PFSA Membership Representatives (Sales Agents) now have the needed tools to provide a comprehensive and professional consultation to our valued existing members and potential new members to prepare a complimentary needs analysis to determine an individual s financial needs. The new Term Plans will be available soon and we will also be offering an Interest Sensitive Whole Life and a Flexible Premium Universal Life Insurance Products in the very near future, which will allow anyone to obtain products to meet their respective financial needs. Please accept our Membership Representatives into your homes and at your upcoming Fraternal Council Meetings to receive valuable information on PFSA Offerings. CALL TO ACTION!!! We are still accepting members, who are at least 21 years of age, to serve on the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) to support our redeveloped youth program. Please contact me via John.Salvador@mypfsa.org, or my direct office telephone (510) or via cell phone (209) , should you be interested in joining the Committee. In the Spirit of Fraternalism, I remain, Sincerely and Fraternally Yours, John A.R. Salvador PFSA Chief Executive Officer 3

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES Good Times * Socialize * Great Friends Date Time Activity Sponsor by Cover Charge Location For Information or RSVP Wednesday Sept.

15, 2016 6:30 PM A Fundraiser Supporting Monique Vallance for the 2020 PFSA Convention $45 per ticket California Ballroom 432 6th St., Modesto, CA For more information see page 3. Friday Sept.

4 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES Good Times * Socialize * Great Friends Date Time Activity Sponsor by Cover Charge Location For Information or RSVP Wednesday Sept.14, :30 PM Book Presentation PFSA JA Freitas Library No Charge J.A. Freitas Library 1120 East 14th Street San Leandro, CA mypfsa@mypfsa.org Thursday Sept. 15, :30 PM A Fundraiser Supporting Monique Vallance for the 2020 PFSA Convention $45 per ticket California Ballroom 432 6th St., Modesto, CA For more information see page 3. Friday Sept. 16, :30 PM Fraternal Council 7 Gustine-Newman RSVP by 9/9 Nancy Petersen, Secretary Tuesday Sept. 20., :05 PM PFSA Joins Portuguese Heritage Night Oakland Coliseum Call PFSA For Tickets Friday Oct. 7, :30 PM Annual Event Fraternal Council 53 Hughson $10 per person Vargas Barn 512 W. Hackett Rd, Modesto, CA RSVP by 9/28 Louise Vargas edlouisevargas@icloud.com Sunday Oct. 30, 2016 Social 12:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM Annual Event Fraternal Councils, 21, Los Banos & 68, Dos Palos No Charge St. Joseph Hall 1621 Center Avenue Los Banos, CA Maria Bertao mbertao@gmail.com or Linda Silva IMPORTANT: Please make sure that you RSVP for the events listed as dates or times may change without notice Attention Council Secretaries Please direct any Fraternal communications to the Secretary of the Fraternal Board of Trustees, Isolete Facao-Gracio at migracio@sbcglobal.net or (510) If you require proof of insurance to host your Annual Event, please notify the home office 30 days prior to the event. Schedule of Annual Events for the term If you missed the deadline date of July 31, 2016, mail the form as soon as possible. Nominations for the PFSA Business Board of Directors Fraternal Councils were mailed information regarding the nomination for the PFSA Business Board of Directors. Please share the information with your fellow members PFSA Business Board Election Timeline: Nominations open -- July 1, 2016 * Nominations close -- September 2, 2016 (Nominations postmarked after September 2, 2016 will not be accepted) Slate of Candidates Selected by Business Board at Board Meeting on September 17, 2016 Ballots mailed -- October 1, 2016 (If Election is required) Deadline for return of Ballots -November 1, 2016 (Ballots postmarked after November 1, 2016 will not accepted) Candidates Notified -- November 19,

Submit your photos of members in action at the latest community events.

org Making Volunteering Fun and a Tradition Organize a food drive in your council, neighborhood, church or

Support the local homeless shelter by donation gently used board games, clothing or can goods.

Help the less fortunate by donating can goods to a food bank during the holiday season.

Rack someone s front yard, help with groceries, bake cookies, help decorate for the holidays, assist with

5 Submit your photos of members in action at the latest community events. Let us know how you are helping your community. Lidia Mata at Making Volunteering Fun and a Tradition Organize a food drive in your council, neighborhood, church or school. Winter Help organize a coat drive, warm winter wear, blankets. Support the local homeless shelter by donation gently used board games, clothing or can goods. Stuff warm socks with a few snacks and fruit to pass out to people who are homeless. Help the less fortunate by donating can goods to a food bank during the holiday season. Random Acts of Kindness: Decorate placemats for Meals on Wheels or create greeting cards. Rack someone s front yard, help with groceries, bake cookies, help decorate for the holidays, assist with doctor appointment or small errands. Sponsor a Family: You may know of someone that is going through a difficult time. The council can adopt a family for the holiday by maybe purchasing a small gift, providing a box of food or donating some holiday decorations. 5

Fremont Fraternal Council #17 Celebrating the Reformation of their Fraternal Council! On the verge of almost giving up.

de Sousa, President Elaine Rodrigues, Vice President Angela Pereira, Secretary Marie Pereira Smith, Treasurer Mary Fagundes, MC Amelia

Vermilda Sylva In Support and Appreciation for the Enthusiasm & Dedication of the Reformation of Council #17 Fremont, the Installing

6 Fremont Fraternal Council #17 Celebrating the Reformation of their Fraternal Council! On the verge of almost giving up.new Life, New Officers emerge through the efforts of a member who called a Special Meeting to discuss the future of their Council.Congratulations Sharon Xavier de Sousa! So here we have Celebration photos by Sharon, newly installed Fraternal Council #17 President Fremont #17 New Officers: Sharon Xavier de Sousa, President Elaine Rodrigues, Vice President Angela Pereira, Secretary Marie Pereira Smith, Treasurer Mary Fagundes, MC Amelia Oliveira, Marshal Maria Palmira Medina, Guard Directors: Clement Brum, Annette Medina Fagundes, Gary Mello, Hilda Rodrigues, & Vermilda Sylva In Support and Appreciation for the Enthusiasm & Dedication of the Reformation of Council #17 Fremont, the Installing Officers were PFSA Fraternal Board Trustee Linda Mateus, Chairwoman, and Jackie Flynn, Vice-Chairwoman. Michael Castro, Business Board Director was also in attendance to celebrate. Congratulations to all the Newly Installed Officers and Members of Fremont #17! 6

scholarship recipients as they prepare for the challenges of the twenty-first century.

affecting current cash needs during your lifetime.

MEMORIAM THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF PFSA WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE

Name Albert J Baptista Diana Lynn Silveira Dorothy H Windsor Edwardo Anacleto Elmano L Homem

P Amaral Joseph Silva Joseph F Dutra Jr Lenora Fields LeRoy H Silver Mary A Amaral Mary C Silveira

San Rafael 44, San Jose 10, Selma 140, Cayucos 51, Sacramento 84, San Luis Obispo 20, Merced 108,

77, Santa Cruz 7, Gustine-Newman O Loving Father and Savior, send your angels to carry the soul of

Let family and friends who have passed before in faith be reunited in joy with the departed.

7 How can you help? The generosity of our donors will secure funding that will provide resources that will assist our scholarship recipients as they prepare for the challenges of the twenty-first century. Ways you can contribute In Honor Recognize a family member or a friend Cash Bequest Give without affecting current cash needs during your lifetime. Annual Scholarship One Time Scholarship Minimum donation: $500 In Memory Honor a loved one IN MEMORIAM THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF PFSA WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE BEREAVED FAMILIES OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS 1 Visit our Website 2 Click the Member Rewards link. Name Albert J Baptista Diana Lynn Silveira Dorothy H Windsor Edwardo Anacleto Elmano L Homem Elvira Pasillas Esther Saltzman Francesca M Altieri Frank A Pierce Isabel T Gomes Jean Konkol Jose P Amaral Joseph Silva Joseph F Dutra Jr Lenora Fields LeRoy H Silver Mary A Amaral Mary C Silveira Philip A Camacho Thomas E Bunker Fraternal Council 11, Turlock 7, Gustine-Newman 140, Cayucos 9, San Rafael 44, San Jose 10, Selma 140, Cayucos 51, Sacramento 84, San Luis Obispo 20, Merced 108, Madera 30, Monterey 77, Santa Cruz 20, Merced 12, Oakland 118, Elk Grove 30, Monterey 28, Fresno 77, Santa Cruz 7, Gustine-Newman O Loving Father and Savior, send your angels to carry the soul of your servant from this earth to the heavenly place of eternal and everlasting life. Let family and friends who have passed before in faith be reunited in joy with the departed. Forgive any wrongs that have been committed and welcome this beloved spirit into the warm embrace of your unending peace. Amen. 3 Sign up for your FREE PerkSpot account and start saving. 4 Share your benefits with your family and friends! Enjoy your PFSA Member Rewards! www. MYPFSA.ORG 7

Protection Fraternalism Sociability Assistance Visit our Home Office, PFSA Museum and JA Freitas Library Portuguese Fraternal Society of America 1120 East 14th Street San Leandro, CA 94577 Phone:

8 Protection Fraternalism Sociability Assistance Visit our Home Office, PFSA Museum and JA Freitas Library Portuguese Fraternal Society of America 1120 East 14th Street San Leandro, CA Phone: Fax: Toll Free (866) W E RE ON THE WE B WWW. MY PF SA. O RG READER FEEDBACK Our goal is to make the PFSA Newsletter interesting and informative every month. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Please tell us what you think. Mail replies to: PFSA, 1120 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA You can or fax a reply to mypfsa@mypfsa.org or (510) Do you need to update any information on your policy? Name Policy No. Getting Married New Address Expanding your family New telephone number Address Servicing your existing insurance policy has never been easier. Whether you want to request a change, make a payment or if you have any questions, we are here for you. Contact us today. Phone: Fax: (510) mypfsa@mypfsa.org

Newsletter May You re building your estate to take care of your children, your grandchildren. a favorite charity.

Newsletter May You re building your estate to take care of your children, your grandchildren. a favorite charity. Newsletter May 2016 You re building your estate to take care of your children, your grandchildren. a favorite charity. www.mypfsa.org CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES Good Times * Socialize * Great Friends Date