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Transportation for PAMANTASAN 2008: Filipinos Leading in Persistence Hawai`i Community College in Collaboration with the University of Hawai`i at Hilo Barbara A. Arthurs, Ed.D. Hawai`i Community College 200 West Kawili Street Hilo, HI 96720 email@example.com (808) 974-7658 (808) 974-7692 (fax) SEED Grant Awarded $2500.00 for air and ground transportation Amount Expended $0000.00 The entire SEED grant was not expended for the following reasons: (1) West Hawai`i high school students were eventually not included due to the distance and time needed to travel to and from the conference in Hilo, the time of the conference, and the fact that most of the students catch their regular school bus to and from their high school making it impossible for the Pamantasan bus to pick them up and return them to their high school and still participate in the full conference on Friday and (2) when we thought we needed more funds which were not forthcoming, other sources to fund transportation were tapped. The UH Hilo MAAPS program provided the air fare for two KauCC students, and the HawCC GEAR UP program covered the cost of two buses for the high school students and advisors/counselors, airfare for one LCC student, and airfare and car rental for one presenter (Ben Mendoza – financial aid). The total for these expenses was $1715.57, which included lodging for Mr. Mendoza. Please indicate if the $2500 is to be returned to the SEED Office. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: The SEED grant was intended for ground and air transportation. However, other sources (MAAPS and HawCC GEAR UP) were used. Two buses were provided to transport students from the following Hawai`i Island high schools: Pahoa High School, Kea`au High School, Hilo High School, Laupahoe- hoe High School, and Honoka`a High School. Participants from St. Joseph High School provided their own transportation. The initial plan was to also bus students from Kohala High School, Konawaena High School, Kealakehe High School, and Kau High School. Due to the distance and time needed to travel to and from the conference, these students would not have been able to spend much time at Friday"s conference. However, they were also invited to attend the conference. If they came by private cars and did not rely on the regular school bus to get from and to their homes to get to their high schools, some would have been able to attend. When HawCC hosts the Pamantasan conference again, the possibility of hosting it on the West side of the island should be considered, although locating a venue may be a challenge, since the HawCC facilities at the UH Educational Center in West Hawaii currently are inadequate for a conference. HawCC GEAR UP paid for the air fare for one student from LCC and for the Financial Aid presenter, Ben Mendoza, also from LCC. GEAR UP also covered the cost of Mr. Mendoza"s car rental and lodging. Although participants who went to the Pamantasan website were invited and encouraged to call Christine Quintana for air travel arrangements, only one student from LCC requested this service and was funded by GEAR UP. The UH Hilo MAAPS program under Ginger Hamilton also provided airfare for two KauCC students. ASSESSMENT OF THE PROJECT: Addressing the Strategic Plan. Although SEED funds were not used, providing transportation for Hawai`i Island high school students and college/university students from across the University of Hawai`i system enabled the participants to attend the Pamantasan 2008 Conference which focused on the persistence and completion of Filipino students in higher education. The goal of the UH strategic plan is to support diversity and underrepresented groups. Promoting Diversity. Although SEED funds were not used, the conference addressed diversity by promoting enrollment, persistence, and completion of under- represented Filipinos in higher education. This conference provided the opportunity for high school and college/university students and staff at the secondary and post- secondary levels to recognize barriers and develop possible strategies so that Filipinos can truly lead in persistence. Data show that Filipinos make up the third largest ethnic group in Hawai`i (and is expected to exceed the number of Japanese to become the second largest ethnic group); yet enrollment, persistence and completion are one of the lowest in the UH system. 2 Publicizing the Conference. The conference was publicized through the Pamantasan website at http://www2.hawaii.edu/~paman08. Hawai`i Island high school principals and counselors were sent letters from the HawCC Chancellor inviting students (Filipino and non-Filipino interested in post secondary education for Filipino students) and their advisors to attend the conference. Club advisors and key Filipino faculty and staff on each of the UH system campuses were e-mailed and directed to the Pamantasan website for information about the conference. Key Filipino community members were also e-mailed and informed about the conference and some were asked to donate kankanen for refreshments. The anticipated number of participants was 160 and there were 158 registered participants. High School Students 64 High School Chaperones 9 College/University Students 49 College/University Faculty/Staff 34 Community Members 2 (more were invited to the dinner) Total 158 Program and Other Handouts. See the appendices for persistence data, the conference program, and conference evaluation results. Evaluation of the Conference. Evaluation table and participant comments are included in the appendices. In summary, successful aspects include the following: speakers were informative and engaging, breakout sessions were informative, college/university session regarding barriers and strategies to overcome/minimize them was empowering, Filipino dinner hosted by Chancellor Freitas and Filipino entertainment Saturday evening were enjoyed by those in attendance, different organizations/ individuals contributed money and goods, and collaboration between HawCC and UHH staff contributed to the success of this conference. In summary, aspects for improvement include the following: need more hands- on and interactive activities, need more opportunities for informal interaction/conver- sation between high school and college/university students, holding the conference on the Upper Campus to allow participants to also experience the HawCC Earth Day Celebration created a challenge in finding available rooms for the Pamantasan Conference, the largest available space which was the new gym was not air conditioned, getting lunch from Sodexho at the same time that Earth Day participants were getting their lunch ended up in long lines and took up most of the time allotted for lunch (leaving little time to enjoy the Earth Day Celebration). [Since studies show that engagement in co-curricular activities promotes retention, it was hoped that conference participants would experience a major event resulting from the work of many co- curricular organizations.] Suggested modifications for the future include the following: provide more interactive learning opportunities, provide more informal talk-story between high school 3 and college/university students, hold the conference on the Manono Campus on both Friday and Saturday when large rooms, including the cafeteria, are available and air conditioned, and consider hosting the conference in West Hawai`i although current facilities are inadequate. [With the construction of a new UH Educational Center in West Hawai`I, hopefully, by the time HawCC hosts the Pamantasan Conference again, the new facility will have been completed.] Be sure to get written permission for the publication of photos of participants. [Not obtaining this permission has prevented the posting/distribution of the wonderful group picture taken.] Somehow include the high school participants in the evening dinner/entertainment. Budget Report for the Conference: Revenue Registration Fees (no fees for high school participants) $1100.00 SEED Grant 2500.00 ASUH-HawCC 799.16 HawCC-Chancellor (RF-Rockne Freitas) (dinner) 1500.00 HawCC-GEAR UP 2576.00 UHH-Fee Board 1201.00 UHH-Chancellor (RT-Rose Tseng) 1000.00 UHH-MAAPS 1073.33 Total $11,749.49 Expenditures Food/Refreshments Food for setup/packet volunteers $ 121.99 GU Day 1 Breakfast 789.00 RT Day 1 Lunch 1360.00 GU & RT Day 1 Dinner 1500.00 RF Day 2 Breakfast/Lunch 799.16 ASUH-HawCC Subtotal $4570.15 Transportation High School Buses $ 657.18 GU Air Fare (students) 678.60 GU & MAAPS Financial Aid Presenter (LCC) plane, car, lodging 379.79 GU Subtotal $1715.57 Miscellaneous T-Shirts $1201.05 UHH-Fee Board Gift Baskets 260.42 Reg Fees Supplies 339.23 Reg Fees 4 Student Workers 511.88 GU & MAAPS UHH Conference Fees 170.00 MAAPS Subtotal $2482.58 Total $8768.30 Surplus $2981.19 The surplus includes $2500 from SEED which was not spent and $481.19 which remains in the Pamantasan account in the HawCC Conference Service (OCET) which is the remainder of the registration fees and can only be used for another Pamantasan conference. Appendices Appendix A: Pamantasan Website (go to http://www2.hawaii.edu/~paman08) Appendix B: Persistence Data Appendix C: Conference Program Appendix D: College/University Students: Barriers & Strategies Appendix E: Conference Evaluation & Participant Comments 5 APPENDIX B: PERSISTENCE DATA FILIPINOS LEADING IN PERSISTENCE Are Filipinos represented adequately in higher education within the University of Hawai`i system? Census data show that Filipinos make up the third largest ethnic group in Hawai`i and are expected to be the second largest ethnic group within the next ten years. 2000 Data Caucasians 39.3% Japanese 24.5% Filipinos 22.8% Hawaiians 19.8% Chinese 14.1% Are Filipinos enrolling in higher education? UH System Enrollment for Fall 2006 Caucasians 21.6% Japanese 15.2% Filipinos 12.8% Hawaiians 14.3% Chinese 5.5% Are Filipinos completing their program and receiving certificates/degrees? Fall 2006 Enrollment 2006-2007 Degrees/Certificates Cau Jpn Fil Hwn Chn Cau Jpn Fil Hwn Chn UHM 26.6% 17.6% 07.8% 08.6% 07.8% 23.4% 20.5% 08.1% 07.8% 09.2% UHH 36.6% 11.4% 05.1% 17.3% 02.1% 41.9% 12.5% 05.2% 14.4% 02.4% UHWO 20.9% 14.9% 14.7% 19.9% 02.1% 22.6% 17.5% 12.4% 15.7% ---% HawCC 21.8% 09.6% 13.2% 29.6% 00.8% 20.6% 13.2% 14.8% 26.7% 00.3% HonCC 10.8% 13.7% 20.7% 17.8% 05.8% 08.6% 19.4% 16.2% 15.2% 07.6% KapCC 12.7% 20.7% 13.6% 11.6% 08.8% 14.4% 33.4% 11.2% 07.3% 07.3% KauCC 24.0% 11.2% 21.9% 20.3% 00.6% 24.2% 12.6% 24.4% 11.1% 01.5% LeeCC 10.9% 11.4% 25.7% 15.5% 01.8% 12.5% 12.6% 24.9% 14.6% 03.1% MauCC 27.5% 08.4% 19.3% 23.4% 00.7% 28.6% 08.9% 27.3% 19.9% 00.9% WinCC 22.1% 09.6% 05.2% 31.2% 01.7% 21.1% 12.2% 04.1% 33.3% 00.8% How well-represented are Filipinos among the university system faculty? UH System Faculty Fall 2005 Caucasians 57% Japanese 17% Filipinos 03% Hawaiians 06% Chinese 08% 6 APPENDIX C: CONFERENCE PROGRAM Sponsored by Hawai`i Community College in collaboration with the University of Hawai`i at Hilo Hilo, Hawai‗i April 18-19, 2008 About Our Featured Speakers Dr. Jan Javinar has been with the University of Hawai'i since 1982 and has been the director of Co-Curricular Activities, Programs and Services (CAPS) at Manoa since 1995. CAPS is the department charged by the University of Hawaii to work with students and student organizations to help them to collaborate more effectively when working with others. CAPS also works with students to improve their planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, services, and activities that promote a quality student life experience for the campus. Dr. Amy Agbayani is the director of UH Manoa's Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity (SEED) Program. Dr. Agbayani works in the context of gaining greater access to higher education to support the rights of diverse students. Her multitude of responsibilities at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa include affirmative action for women, minorities, immigrant rights, and Filipinos in higher education. PAMANTASAN 2008 ―Filipinos Leading in Persistence‖ FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 Time Activity Location UHH 10:00—10:30 Registration & Refreshments New Gym Day 1—UH Hilo Campus Welcome UHH 10:30—10:45 Kim Custodia and Nicole Pasalo, University of Hawaii at Hilo New Gym Keynote: ―Involvement in the ‗Other' Education to Foster Persistence‖ UHH 10:45—11:15 Dr. Jan Javinar, Director of Co-Curricular Activities, Programs and Services, University of Hawai`i at Manoa New Gym UHH 11:15- 12:15 Lunch and Earth Day Celebration Cafeteria High School Student Panel Discussion UHH 12:15—1:00 What makes Filipinos attend college, persist, and complete educational goals? New Gym College Student Discussion 12:15—1:00 UCB 100 What makes Filipinos attend college, persist, and complete educational goals? 1:15—1:45 BREAKOUT SESSIONS— Session 1 High School Students · ―Financial Aid 101‖ Learn tips on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other K 123 financial aid related materials. Hear information about grants, student loans, scholarships, and work study programs. Ben Mendoza, Financial Aid Specialist, Leeward Community College. · ―Success During Your First Year at College‖ Listen to tips on how to be successful during your first year in college. Making connections and learning about the resources available on and off campus are key to K 124 persisting through your first year. Study strategies, organization and time management will also be addressed in this session. Kaleo Quintana, Counselor, Hawai`i Community College College Students · ―Right On! Knowing the right stuff and doing the right thing in college-get in, stay K 129 in, and graduate!‖ Ramona Kincaid, Acting Assistant Dean of Instruction/Director of UH Center/Pamantasan Club Advisor, Kauai Community College · ―Financial Aid and Scholarships‖ K 125 Kolby Santiago, Financial Aid Counselor, University of Hawai"i at Hilo 8 FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 Day 1—UH Hilo Campus Continued Time Activity Location 1:50—2:20 BREAKOUT SESSIONS— Session 2 High School Students · ―Financial Aid 101‖ Learn tips on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other K 123 financial aid related materials. Hear information about grants, student loans, scholarships, and work study programs. Ben Mendoza, Financial Aid Specialist, Leeward Community College. · ―Success During Your First Year at College‖ Listen to tips on how to be successful during your first year in college. Making connections and K 124 learning about the resources available on and off campus are key to persisting through your first year. Study strategies, organization and time management will also be addressed in this session. Kaleo Quintana, Counselor, Hawai`i Community College College Students · ―Right On! Knowing the right stuff and doing the right thing in college-get in, stay in, K 129 and graduate!‖ Ramona Kincaid, Acting Assistant Dean of Instruction/Director of UH Center/Pamantasan Club Advisor, Kauai Community College · ―Financial Aid and Scholarships‖ Kolby Santiago, Financial Aid Counselor, University of Hawai"i at Hilo K 125 Faculty, Staff, and Counselors Library 1:15-2:15 ―Engagement, Retention & Success: Supporting Filipino Students in Higher Education‖ Christine Quemuel, Womens" Center Director, University of Hawai"i at Manoa 359 UHH New 2:30 – 3:00 Closing and Conference Evaluation Gym SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008 Day 2—Hawaii Community College Campus College Students, Faculty and Staff Only Time Activity Location HawCC 8:30—9:00 Registration & Refreshments Cafeteria Welcome Keynote: ―Identifying Issues of Filipino Students in College and How Taking Action Can HawCC 9:00—9:15 Make a Difference‖ Dr. Amy Agbayani, Director of Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity, University of Cafeteria Hawai"i at Manoa Whole Group Session HawCC 9:15—10:00 ―So What Now?‖ Dr. Barbara Arthurs, Dean of Students, Hawai`i Community College Cafeteria 9 SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008—Continued Day 2—Hawaii Community College Campus College Students, Faculty and Staff Only Time Activity Location 10:15—11:00 STUDENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS · You've Got Mad Skillz! Leadership happens everywhere - in the classroom, community, extra-curricular activities, and Bldg. 388, even at home- so you KNOW you've got mad skillz. But how do you market these without Rm. 102 boasting or sounding self centered? Want to be competitive for scholarships, internships, graduate programs, and even employment opportunities? Come to our session and you'll learn ways to effectively market your skillz & include all of your involvements with confidence and humility. Myhraliza Aala, Associate Director, University of Hawai"i at Hilo Campus Center, eeman agrama-minert, Academic and Recruitment Counselor for the Minority Access and Achievement Program, University of Hawai"i at Hilo · Why I Do What I Do? - Cultural Perspective Bldg. 388, A discussion of the Filipino culture and how Filipinos manifest the culture in dance, language, Rm. 103 religious traditions and everyday actions and decisions. Margarita "Day Day" Hopkins, Economic Development Specialist III, County of Hawaii Research and Development · Tuloy Po Kayo – Helping to Shape a Filipina/o Studies Certificate Program Bldg. The purpose of this focus group will be to gather information from participants that will be 379A, Rm. used to support the development of a Filipino Studies Certificate Program at the University of 6A/B Hawai'i at Hilo. The feedback gained from this session will aid in representing the interests of students, faculty, and community members supportive of this program. This session will also provide individuals an opportunity to elaborate on responses they have provided from the Filipino Studies Certificate Program Survey found in the Pamantasan conference folders. Will Concepcion, Counselor, University of Hawai"i at Hilo Counseling Center FACULTY BREAKOUT SESSION Bldg. 381, 10:15-11:00 Engagement, Retention and Success: Supporting Filipino Students in Higher Education Rm. 17 Christine Quemuel, Womens" Center Director, University of Hawai"i at Manoa HawCC 11:15-12:15 Lunch Cafeteria HawCC 12:15-1:00 Closing Cafeteria 10 The 2008 Pamantasan Conference Planning Committee would like to extend a special thanks to the following people and organizations who made this endeavor possible: · Dr. Amy Agbayani, Director of Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity, University of Hawai'i at Manoa · ASUH-Hawai`i Community College · Bayanihan Club · Big Island Filipino Community Council · Nick Chang, designer of the Pamantasan Conference 2008 logo · Dr. Rockne Freitas, Chancellor of Hawai'i Community College · GEAR UP Hawai'i · Adrialina Guerero · Hilo Visayan Club · Dr. Jan Javinar, Director of Co-Curricular Activities, Programs, and Services, University of Hawai'i at Manoa · Lito and Milli Asuncion · Mabuhay Club of Hilo · Agnes Malate · Minority Access and Achievement Program, University of Hawai'i at Hilo · Office of Continuing Education and Training, Hawai'i Community College · Student Equity, Excellence, and Diversity (SEED), University of Hawai'i at Manoa · Dr. Rose Tseng, Chancellor of University of Hawai'i at Hilo · UH Hilo Campus Center Fee Board, University of Hawai'i at Hilo · Kallen Miyatake · A special thank you to our presenters: Ben Mendoza, Kaleo Quintana, Ramona Kincaid, Kolby Santiago, Christine Quemuel, Margarita ―Dayday‖ Hopkins, and our students who graciously sat on panel discussions. Kankanen Donations Maria Andaya Divina Eder Estrell Balbag Lorraine Mendoza Myrna Baptista Nerie Padamada Rose Bautista Lita Padasdao Medeline Cabalar Edwin & Christina Ranan Grace Dela Cruz Jackie Sales-Iyo Romel and Jodean Dela Cruz Erlinda Villena Merle DeLong 2008 Pamantasan Planning Committee Myhraliza Aala Cecily Ballio Merle DeLong Christine Quemuel eeman agrama-minert Doris Chang Roy Geronimo Christine Quintana Maria Andaya Will Concepcion Ginger Hamilton Ruth Transfiguration Kainoa Ariola Kim Custodia Marsha Okajima Barbara Arthurs Kurt de la Cruz Nicole Pasalo 11 Sponsored by Hawai`i Community College in collaboration with the University of Hawai`i at Hilo 12 APPENDIX D: COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: BARRIERS & STRATEGIES College & University Students Identified Post Secondary Education Barriers & Strategies to Overcome Them (Saturday Session) Challenges/Barriers which keep Filipinos Strategies to overcome/minimize these barriers from going to college Lack of finances, economically disadvantaged Obtain financial aid (FAFSA), scholarships (Filipino Chamber of Commerce, Hawai`i Community Foundation, SEED), grants, student loans, bank loans; work off campus or on campus (college work study); attend financial aid workshops; go to online scholarship information Language Take ESL classes, practice & apply daily Family issues Seek Family counseling Lack of support from family/friends Surround yourself with positive & encouraging people, the right people st Lack of support – 1 generation in college Participate in Sariling Gawa, Upward Bound, GEAR UP, Bayanihan & other Filipino Campus Club, PALS; seek counseling Lack of motivation Look towards the future, seek career counseling Lack of information Ask teachers, counselors, Learning Center tutors Lack of role models Link with positive Filipino faculty, counselors, community leaders; participate in mentoring programs Low self-esteem, afraid, ashamed Seek personal counseling; realize your own strengths Who or what service on your campus can help overcome/minimize the barrier? Lack of finances High school counselor, College Financial Aid staff, Scholarship coordinator Weak English skills ESL classes Family issues Counselor Lack of support Positive & encouraging people – friends, teachers, counselors, coaches, student clubs Lack of college information (especially for 1st Pre-college programs (Sariling Gawa, Upward Bound, GEAR UP), generation in college) college advisors & counselors, club advisors, Admissions Office, professors Lack of role models Filipino professionals on campus Low self-esteem, afraid, ashamed Counselors, Filipino student clubs – culture & leadership Who or what service in your community/state can help overcome/minimize the barrier? Lack of Finances Work with Filipino community organizations to offer more scholarships; banks Lack of support Vote for legislators who support funds and programs for Filipinos in post secondary education; seek support from church ministers APPENDIX E: CONFERENCE EVALUATION Responses from High School Students 5=excellent 1=poor NA=not applicable NR=no response Friday, April 18 5 4 3 2 1 NA NR Jan Javinar: "Involvement in the "Other" 24 21 9 2 0 0 1 Education" Lunch 29 20 5 2 0 0 1 Student Panel Discussion 21 14 14 3 0 3 2 Workshop 1: Kaleo Quintana "First Year 22 14 14 1 2 1 3 Success" Workshop 2: Ben Mendoza "Financial Aid" 23 14 10 2 1 2 5 Closing 35 4 9 1 0 0 8 Miscellaneous 5 4 3 2 1 NA NR Conference Materials 15 9 5 0 0 0 28 Morning Refreshments 15 8 2 2 0 1 29 Conference Environment 10 5 10 1 0 2 29 Website 7 4 6 0 0 11 29 Overall Conference Experience 13 11 4 0 0 0 29 High School Question 1: What were the highlight(s) of the Pamantasan Conference? *I think it was the contest of the FAFSA *I saw lots of things and heard things that I never heard of before. *Knowing that our culture is in persistence! *Finish what you start. *Convincing me to enjoy college and to choose who I should spend college with. "You are allowed to make mistakes, without mistakes, you won't learn in the future." *Mr. Jan Javinar was a very good speaker. Everything he said really helped me understand what I should know in the future. *Mr. Jan Javinar was really a great speaker. He was well presented. His presentation was really entertaining especially were we had the opportunity to meet new people by sharing our experiences that made us feel like we mattered. He gave really good points and advice about college. *Hearing words of wisdom from people from my own culture. "Nothing can throw your education away." *The highlights of this conference was the college students were speaking. Ms. Ganier was a very good speaker. *The highlight was when Ben did his game! It was Fun! *Cherry. *Panel discussion/college tips. *I saw that Filipinos can be very successful, and so can I. *Cherry. Was also good for Da student to learn all this. *The highlights of the conference was meeting the college students because they shared their experiences with us openly. Things I saw that would stick with me is FAFSA. *Ms. Ganier's speech was great and totally sincere sounding. *N/A *I enjoyed the last game. It was cool to see all the schools competing against each other. *I won't forget the high school panel discussions. *Workshop #2 with the American Idol guy was alright. *Guest speakers. Influenced. *Earth Day. Guest speakers. Food. *The college students who came to share their experiences with us was pretty interesting. I learned many things that will help me in college. *The highlights is about the importance of being in college and ways to get financial aid. I learned that we are the key for our family to fulfill their goals. *Dr. Jan Javinars lecture. *The highlights were meeting new people and eating lunch. *Knowing that more and more Flips are attending college. *Highlights of the conference was the questions at the end. That is what made it fun. I learned that its ok for you to make mistakes. Stick with it don't give up. *The highlights of the conference is listening the advice and experience from others. The advice will def. stick w/ me because it's what I've been told. *The highlights of this conference were the various speakers. Reflecting on all the activities done, the tips on success in college really stuck w/ me. *The lunch. When Uncle Mendoza talked. *Was when they started to do individual speaking. When they gave me examples of their presentation. *All of the advice really helped. *When St. Joe won the game. I learned about scholarships that will help me with college. *Playing games and learning about college. *A girl took 10 years to finish college. *I like the whole thing because its about Filipino's. *Student discussions about college. *Information about financial aid. *The laughs, advice about college & prep, meeting new people. *I can always get help to go to college so there should be no reason why I can't go. *That no one can steal your knowledge and education. *The comments/discussion w/ 1st session "Right On" actually worked well w/ the high school/college mix - what a difference a year or two makes. *Good. *The lunch was good. Now I know more about FAFSA. *That the lunch was good and we got to check out the campus. *Lunch. *Student discussion about college. *The highlight was when Ben talked he really made me laugh and teached me a lot. It also helped us to just have fun. *I believe that the highlights was the student discussion. It helped me listen and learn what college students go through. What to do…and what you need. *Student discussion about going to college. *Everything. *I heard about how to go to college. *Inspiring speakers. 15 *Great speakers. High School Question 2: What did you learn at the Pamantasan Conference? *That college is good and study hard. *I learned more things about college. *Filipinos can get help for higher education. *College is important. *"Keep trying your best to satisfy you and your family. Achieve your goal of who you want to be and where you want to end up. It won't hurt unless you try." *"It never hurts to try and learn new things that really interest you." "Never be afraid to just try and fail, it's a learning experience." "Fill out the FAFSA!" *That we're always learning and don't be afraid to pursue your dreams and to always take responsibility for own learning. No one can steal your education. *Different perspectives from different people about college, whether it may be about experiences, advices, etc. *I learned that the harder you work. *What you read for college and tips for college. *Awesome. *Unity and persistence. *I learned that I can accomplish a lot. *Awesome. It inspires me to go into college. *About FAFSA and what it's like freshmen year of college. *College is totally possible!! Finish what you started. *Financial aid info. *Other experiences in college, that they're choke Filipinos in Hawaii, and that we need to step it up. *I learned that going to college can make a difference in my life. *Our statistics in college. *Everything about college. How life was and will be in college. *A lot about college life and what Filipinos face in general. *At the Pamantasan Conference I learned many things about college. *I learned that there's a lot of ways to be in college and that a college is something *that you can treasure/take wherever you go. *I learned to stick to deadlines. *About the FAFSA thing. How college life is like. *I learned about financial aid. *That there are a lot of opportunities out there. Apply for everything, don't be shame. *At the Pamantasan conference I learned that it's okay to attend college even if you're unsure what you want to major in and you can still explore. I also learned that financial aid can pay for anything school related. *I learned that Filipinos do have the opportunity to achieve success. *A lot esp. freshmen year can make you or break you. *I learned more about what college is like about what is there to offer. *I learned that you need to manage your time, money, and friends. *I learned about the different things that financial aid covers in school. *About financial aid. *That the financial aid and college. *A lot of stuff about college. *I learned how life in college would be and about FAFSA. 16 *Anyone can apply for college. *That us Filipinos must prove that we can reach our dreams. *A lot of things. *I learned everything in preparation for the college campus life. *Cool. *The earliest to apply for FAFSA. *That the FAFSA the earliest you can turn it in was Jan 1 SR year. *How to fill out FAFSA. *A lot about financial aid. *That you can do anything you put yourself to do with hard work and determination. *I learned that education is valuable. *Education is valuable. *That everyone has a future. *I learned that Filipino's are caring and loyal. *A lot. High School Question 3: What would be your recommendations or suggestions to the Pamantasan planning committee? *It was good make it funner. *It would be to go to college and get a good job. *N/A *More entertainment. *More hands on. Experience/activities. *Try to break the ice with the people attending the conference. Some may be too shy to interact with others. So start off with a small game, etc. *More hands-on experience/activities. More guest speakers. *Should add entertainment. *The conference to be in a cooler room. *Continue doing the great job and presentations you did today. *Cool. *Unairconditioned room. *To have more activities. *Cool. Not bad but was good. *More Filipino food. *Chose an air-conditioned facility. Closer to cafeteria. *Getting other Filipinos out of state. *Open more windows, it got really hot after a while. Also that they're would be more Filipino food. *More activities. *Blank *Better place to have it. *Better place to be held at. More students involved. *Have more group activities so we can meet new people. *The conference was awesome and they should do this more often. *None. *More fun and music not only talking. *Blank *There should be more ice breakers. Get the students involved. *Doing a good job and well put together. 17 *I would recommend one and one time between each school w/ each presenter for interviews and questions. *To make sure its not so not. *By making the place were people sit cooler, because it was pretty hot. *N/A *Maybe have it where there are fans or an air condition. *Keep it the same. *I like the conference. Very educational. *Have more games and other stuff. *It was all in all great. *Nothing. *Make sure you get the names right on tags. *More break times and funny speakers and more group activities. *Nothing, it went great! *Perhaps hold conference on a quieter day. More focus, less distraction. Although it was fun for all. *Good. *It was all good! *Nothing. *More students. *It was all good. *To have more time to meet new people and activities where we can interact with them. *More hands on and more activities. *More activities. *Nothing. *Is good meeting for students that planning to go college. *Have none…umm. Better environment (location) *Nothing really. High School Question 4: What would you like to see at the next Pamantasan Conference? *Speakers that are more lively. *Filipino entertainment. *More hands on activities *More fun. *Familiar faces. Inspiring stories. More hands-on. More activities. *A lot more fun and down to earth, local people, that knows and has been in the same position as people attending the conference (there was fun and down to earth speakers, find more.) *Entertainment: cultural dances, music. *Cultural performances (Filipino) entertainment. *More great speaker. *More people. Ben sing. *Great. *More students. *Less talking. Longer lunch. *Great, pretty cool maybe yeah. *More Filipino food and active games. *Filipino food. *More socializing interactive activities. 18 *Blank *Adobo, Sinigang, Longanisa. You know, the "masarap" stuff! *I want to see more activities. *Blank *More students. *Famous Filipinos. Filipinos in general (comedians, teacher, etc.) *More schools. *A lot more. *None. *More funness and Filipino background-ness. *Blank *More games and interaction with people. *Anything beneficial and fun, just like this conference. *Blank *Jasmine Trias. *A visual and hands-on explanation. *N/A *Less lecture and more like hands on things. *More games. *I would like to see Filipino game (cock fights). *A/C room, basketball game. *More activities that would help us. *More experienced college graduates. *More people, food. *More group activities. *More and more activities and interaction w/ other students & faculty. *Blank *Good. *More people and schools. *More games and more activities. *More students. *More college life talk. Fun and a good experience. *More fun speakers. *More activities. *More activities. *More activities. *I want some dancing or singing. *More Filipinos! *A performance (Filipino). High School Question 5: Overall Comments *It was fun but very hot. *Good job on making this happen. *Flips Rock! *Very good. *Blank *The conference was very interesting and it gave me a real look what I should ready do more in the future. *This conference has been really interesting. I learned a lot with the discussions that went on. I'm looking forward to next years conference. 19 *Fun! *Next time the conference should be in a AC room. *Good job. Thank you! *Super cool. *Excellent conference and excellent camaraderie. *Kinda boring! Too long! *Super cool. *:) *It was really hot! *Okay. Could be better way better! *Lunch was good. Enjoyed it! *Blank *Blank *N/A *This was a great experience and I enjoyed it! *I love the shirt. *Well done! Loved every second of it! *I didn't like the contest thing, cuz the announcers weren't looking at our school. *Flips are awesome. *Loved it! *Blank *Everything was good! *It was good. *Blank *Blank *Thank you. *Was fun. *Blank *Awesome. *I liked it and I learned a lot. *It was a good conference. *It was really enjoying. *It was okay. *It was fun and mabuahay! *Great. Thank you! *Thanks. *The conference was good. *No Comment. *Blank *Blank *I really enjoyed the last workshop it made us more alive and gave us energy. *Blank *Today was overall awesome! *Very cool and thanks for inviting the students we learned a lot of things. *None. *Very fun! 20 Responses from High School Advisors/Counselors 5=excellent 1=poor NA=not applicable NR=no response Friday, April 18 5 4 3 2 1 NA NR Jan Javinar: "Involvement in the "Other" 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Education" Lunch 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 Student Panel Discussion 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 Workshop 1: Kaleo Quintana "First Year 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 Success" Workshop 2: Ben Mendoza "Financial Aid" 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Faculty/Staff Breakout Session 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Closing 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Miscellaneous 5 4 3 2 1 NA NR Conference Materials 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Morning Refreshments 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Conference Environment 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 Website 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 Overall Conference Experience 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 High School Question 1: What were the highlight(s) of the Pamantasan Conference? Ben was dynamic! Great food The peer panel was great: good role models Student panel was excellent! Great speakers! Seeing how Pamantasan has grown to encompass the college system and high school. High School Question 2: What did you learn at the Pamantasan Conference? *Very inspirational *College is not just "thinking" learning – it's "whole body" *Blank *Blank *That I believe my 16 students were inspired to go on to post-secondary ed. By other positive Filipino youth. I enjoyed networking w/ other educators. High School Question 3: What would be your recommendations or suggestions to the Pamantasan planning committee? *More celebration of the culture, great that little snacks were home baked…nice touch *Classrooms are better facilities than the gym *More interactive activities *As much as it was wonderful to have the event in conjunction to another UHH event, logistically & time wise it was difficult. High School Question 4: What would you like to see at the next Pamantasan Conference? *High school students need interaction: more ice breakers to allow socialization and movement. They can't sit for long periods of time. *More interaction for kids (with college students) to gain college perspective in less 21 intimidating structure. *Blank High School Question 5: Overall Comments *Great job on this event. These things are hard to pull off & you did a great job! *This conference is very valuable for foundation in culture & education. Great role models *Thank you. It was lots of fun. *Thank you for being a driving force in out Filipino community for our Filipino students. *Mahalo for the transportation, food, materials, planning, etc. gifts. Sorry we got lost briefly in the confusion of Earth Day and the use of rooms, but found a meaningful session. Responses from College/University Students 5=excellent 1=poor NA=not applicable NR=no response Friday, April 18 5 4 3 2 1 NA NR Jan Javinar: "Involvement in the "Other" 12 7 1 0 0 5 1 Education" Lunch 7 8 5 1 1 3 1 Student Panel Discussion 5 8 4 0 0 7 2 Workshop 1: KauCC "Right On!" 5 6 3 0 0 9 3 Workshop 2: Kolby Santiago "Financial Aid & 7 7 1 0 0 10 1 Scholarships" Closing 4 6 6 0 0 5 5 Saturday, April 19 5 4 3 2 1 NA NR Amy Agbayani: "Taking Action & Making a 14 9 3 0 0 0 0 Difference Group Session: "Barriers & Strategies" 11 11 3 0 0 1 0 Workshop 9 9 3 1 0 0 4 Lunch 5 9 7 0 0 0 5 Closing 6 8 4 0 0 0 8 Miscellaneous 5 4 3 2 1 NA NR Conference Materials 12 10 3 0 0 0 1 Morning Refreshments 12 11 1 1 0 0 1 Conference Environment 13 7 5 0 0 0 1 Website 9 4 5 1 0 6 1 Overall Conference Experience 13 7 4 0 0 1 1 College Question 1: What were the highlights of the Pamantasan Conference? *Students voices throughout conference. 22 *Education does not take place in the classroom alone, persistence is tied to connections or relationships to others. *I liked the whole group session because my groupmates were very helpful & informative. *The young generation of Filipinos and dedication to their education and culture. *Blank *Fellowship and sharing of knowledge and resources. *Best Pamantasan ever. Loved networking w/ others. *Keynote speakers, breakout sessions. *Breakout session of why we do what we do. We as Filipinos should step up and be known. *Every UH campus had a good sense of being one as the UH system. Everyone helped out everybody out. *High school and college reunion all in one w/out the DUIs! *Dinner program. *Blank *We need to work together to encourage persistence in education. *Filipinos in higher education. Fellowship and networking with different organizations, clubs, campuses, faculty, staff, students. Workshop sessions. *How prideful (not in a bad way) Filipino/a's are. It's great to see that we aren't being subordinates but taking a stand aloud. Great to see people really are proud to be Filipino. *How I should be proud to be a Filipino and more about my culture history. I didn't know much about the Filipino community and I'm glad I got educated. *The performances (Dinner). The discussions. Staffs. Students. *Meeting students/staff. Entertainment (Dinner). Earth Day. *Blank *Low representation on UH system faculty. Stereotype about Filipino's. *Blank *Blank *The Friday night dinner @ HCC was great. The performances got the crowd involved and that's important. *None. *The group session and the breakout session will always stick with me. College Question 2: What did you learn at the Pamantasan Conference? *Parents are influential in students decision to attend college and choice of major. Filipinos have sense of family obligation. *I learned that although there are many Filipinos not in school there are still a lot of us that are in the same situation (like fulfilling what our parents want for/from us.) *Opportunities for higher education. *How to encourage high school, college students to go to college to pursue their goals. *Validity to issue/barriers I or other colleagues have shared. *We thought that the community involvement was a great addition. *Filipinos are smart, passionate and committed to education. *A lot about who I am as a Filipino, what kind of challenges faces me as a Filipino, and what I can do to overcome them. *Filipino culture is oppressed and it is our time to represent ourselves. 23 *The issues that Filipinos college student face these days. Solutions students care about the issues of Filipinos in college *Learned that time waits for on one, you just gotta adapt to changes quickly and efficiently. *Blank *Learning styles preference. *Blank *Better understanding of stereotypes and how different historical/culture context affect ourselves today. *Filipinos in higher education. Cultural identity and issues. *Too much. *How we should persist to strive for success to represent all Filipinos. Although we are minorities, we can still make a major impact in our society today. So I need to contribute to this by taking action today. *The quote "Surround yourself w/ people who expect more of you than you do." Be more persistent. *That there is no end to education, Filipinos are reach to much height. *I learned that there are still a lot of Filipino's that are taken for granted. *Learning more about myself as an individual Filipino in the community or what I can do to help out in the future. *Motivation in college. *Pamantasan only reassured me everything I learned and believe is important to succeed. *I pretty much knew what was talked about. *I learned that no matter how many barriers stand in your ways, there is always a way around it. College Question 3: What would be your recommendations or suggestions to the Pamantasn planning committee? *Excellent job! *Conflicted w/ Earth Day. Wasn't able to find rooms on-time, too short (1/2 hr sessions) to get into discussion. *To stay on schedule. *Blank *Blank *Blank *Blank *More social time. More mixers. *Consider more time during lunch to mingle with other groups. *Longer conference. *Open floor discussions instead of break out sessions!!! *Keep this an annual thingy! Should open it to all ethnicities. *More issues relevant to Filipino community. *Blank *More involvement between college and HS students. *Have breakout session rooms and main rooms close to each other. *IDK *More people. *Blank *To have more time to network with other campuses. 24 *Blank *More hands-on interaction. *Blank *Games. *The activities seem redundant, almost common knowledge for us in college. It's material you would give to a high school student. *None. *More hands on activities and less speaking. College Question 4: What would you like to see at the next Pamantasan Conference? *More networking. *Blank *Blank *Larger turn out. *Blank *Info on research on Filipino. *Professional Filipino entertainers or entertainment. *More breakout session. Dance demonstrations. Cultural/crafts demonstrations/participation. *Blank *More funds available for student to come. More college student based discussions about current issues. *Back here at community and university environment. During….spring fest?! *Guest speaker from national and international campuses w/ majority Filipino population. *Blank *Blank *Specific and deeper issues regarding Filipino Americans living in Hawaii and US. *IDK *I really enjoyed attending this conference because I learned a lot about my background and all the issues about it. It inspired me to join one of the groups at my University. *Blank *Socials/get together. *Blank *Better way of encouraging Filipino to improve themselves. *Blank *Games & Sport. *Better workshops that college students can relate to. *Discussions are good, but it seemed like we did too much of it. I think there should be more visual, hands-on stuff. *More hands on activities, group work. College Question 5: Overall Comments *Blank *Good planning, great food, thanks. *Blank *HawCC and Hilo were great host and dinner was excellent. *Awesome job! Kudos to Barbara, Christine and the rest of the planning committee. 25 *Very good! Even though this was my first time attending a Pamantasan conference I enjoyed it very much. I hope to continue attending even after I graduate. *Blank *Good experience. With more students I think it'll be a better conference. *Great leadership. Awesome speakers and love the entertainment. *Very informative. *Blank *Blank *Excellent conference, good job Pamantasan 2008 planning committee. *Awesome! I hope I can come again. *Blank *Good job HCC. Well done. *Blank *Good fun and informative! *Blank *Blank *A great opportunity to attend a conference w/ such passion and drive behind it. *None. *This conference is pretty good. It addresses the problem of Filipinos not only in Hawaii but all over the world. Responses from College/University Faculty/Staff 5=excellent 1=poor NA=not applicable NR=no response Friday, April 18 5 4 3 2 1 NA NR Jan Javinar: "Involvement in the "Other" 7 0 0 0 0 2 1 Education" Lunch 3 2 3 0 0 0 2 Student Panel Discussion 4 1 0 0 0 2 3 Workshop 1: KauCC "Right On!" 4 0 0 0 0 3 3 Workshop 2: Kolby Santiago "Financial Aid & 2 1 0 0 0 4 3 Scholarships" Faculty Breakout Session 6 3 0 0 0 0 1 Closing 6 3 0 0 0 0 1 Saturday, April 19 5 4 3 2 1 NA NR Amy Agbayani: "Taking Action & Making a 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 Difference Group Session: "Barriers & Strategies" 7 2 0 0 0 0 1 Workshop 4 2 0 0 0 1 3 Lunch 4 4 0 0 0 0 2 Closing 6 2 0 0 0 0 2 Miscellaneous 5 4 3 2 1 NA NR Conference Materials 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 26 Morning Refreshments 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 Conference Environment 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 Website 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 Overall Conference Experience 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 College/University Question 1: What were the highlight(s) of the Pamantasan Conference? *Fri dinner was ono!! *Keynote speakers Jan Javinar and Amy Agbayani were the highlight of this conference. *Listening to the students share their thoughts, ideas, experiences, challenges, etc. Friday reception was fun! *Faculty discussion. Validity to issues/barriers I or other colleagues have shared *Connecting w/ other faculty/staff from the other campuses *Jan Javinar's "surround yourself with people who expect so much from you"; Amy's "political is personal" *Students were engaged *Blank *The participation of HS was great. Let's continue with that. Also nice to see political and community leader. *How much students go to school to make parents proud of them. College/University Question 2: What did you learn at the Pamantasan Conference? *Successes and struggles of Filipino students on our campuses *"Persistence" plays a big role in having things move forward. *Blank *Blank *How proud I am of our Filipino youth! *Blank *Got lots to do in our Pilipino community w/in higher education *New people; new network *Blank *Percentages of Filipino students who get degrees so low as compared to enrollment College/University Question 3: What would be your recommendations or suggestions to the Pamantasan planning committee? *Keep up great work *First day breakout sessions should be closer (in distance), especially for those providing presentations and has a lot of materials for the participants. *Need to really find funding for faculty, staff, and students to attend (especially for those attending from the other islands). *For faculty discussion, we need to develop a plan to deal with issues raised *None… *A "mentor list" of all UH system Filipino faculty & staff for students to refer to for support *More hands on stuff *Friday breakouts & lunch were difficult *Have a panel for all Fil-Am clubs on a particular topic, followed by Q & A *Earth Day was good but we had a conflict with rooms. 27 College/University Question 4: What would you like to see at the next Pamantasan Conference? *No comment. *Ethnic identity. Have a session for parents (how can they support their children to pursue higher ed and succeed in college. *Continuing discussion…continuity from this year to next year… *All campuses should be represented by faculty, staff, & students *More administrators who are non-Filipinos, who have negative thoughts about *Report on activities since 2008; top administrators listen to issues *More students. More students… *Blank *Session for best practices. Session for or round table discussion to assist in navigating tenure promotion process. *More students *For faculty discussion, we need to develop a plan to deal with issues raised. College/University Question 5: Overall Comments *Great conference; great way in connecting with the Filipino community. *Blank *Great conference – organized, effective breakout sessions, awesome food *Awesome! Great conference planning! Great job to the conference organizers! Beautiful conference experience! *EXCELLENT! Congratulations *Blank *Maraming salamat po. *Blank *Great conference. We appreciate the hospitality. Good food during the dinner reception. *Thanks for the great effort! Very enjoyable, bonding. 28
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Warm up with the mobility and dynamic flexibility moves. Then perform the 1-minute drill. Rest 15 to 30 seconds, then do the strength circuit. Rest 1 minute. Repeat the drill and strength circuit sequence three to five times. After the first round, try to work at an effort of 7 or 8 (on a scale of 1 to 10) each time you perform the 1-minute drill.
Perform the following exercises as fast as possible with good form. Rest 30 seconds between exercises and 1 minute between rounds. Perform 2 rounds.
3-Step Lateral Run and Pause (5 reps)
From a strong tall posture, perform a high knee run sideways taking three total lateral steps, running on the balls of your feet, driving the elbows back and maintaining good upright posture. Do not cross your feet as you run. On the third step pause and maintain balance for at least 1 to 2 seconds before running in the opposite direction. That's one rep.
Lateral Speed Lunge (8 reps)
From an athletic position, take a lateral step to the right. Quickly and with good squat form, touch your right hand (outside your right leg) to the floor and immediately drive your body up and shuffle one step over to the left touching the floor with your left hand. Your body should be completely extended (tall) when you move from side to side. (For a variation of this side lunge, check out this video to perfect the form.)
Spiderman Climb (10 reps per leg)
Start in the top of the pushup position. Keep your abs braced, pick one foot up off the floor, and slowly bring your knee up outside of your shoulder and touch your foot to the ground. Slowly return your leg to the start position and repeat with the opposite leg.
Perform the following exercises for 15 seconds each. (And if these aren't intense enough for you, try this Fastest Cardio Workout Ever.)
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Start with your feet hip-width apart and hands at your sides. Simultaneously raise your arms above your head and jump so you can spread your feet shoulder-width apart. Then jump again to lower your arms and bring your feet together. Repeat.
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Run in place, with knees driving toward your chest.
Side-to-Side Hops
Starting with feet together, push off with your right foot to hop laterally to the left about 3 feet. Land on your left foot and follow with your right. Hop back, this time pushing off with your left foot. Repeat.
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Start in a pushup position. Keeping your head in line with your body, bring your right knee to your chest, then back to starting position. Alternate rapidly with the left leg.
Complete as many repetitions as you can of each exercise in 20 seconds. Rest 20 seconds, then move to the next exercise. (And to take your workouts to the next level in minimal time, be sure to check out The Big Book of 15-Minute Workouts.)
Dip down at the hips and knees, and then explode up.
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Two-Way Lunges
From a standing position, take a large step forward with one leg, then immediately lunge backward. Switch legs after 10 seconds.
Single-Leg RDL
Stand with your feet slightly more than shoulder-width apart. Raise one foot and extend it behind you, just off the floor. Contract your glutes, brace your abs, and keep your spine naturally arched. Focusing on balance, lower yourself until your torso is parallel to the floor. Initiate the movement by pushing your hips back. Push back up to the starting position. Switch legs after 10 seconds.
Glute Bridges
Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Squeeze your glutes and raise your hips so your lower back is off the floor. Hold for 20 seconds.
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We have a budget to stick with so there are a few things on the plate we have to decide on. We wanted a bigger pool so we're paying ~ $3500 to increase the pool size to 19'x34' (16,000 gals). We are going with the freeform lagoon pool so we're considering between a rock waterfall vs. rock grotto vs. rock coping w/rock planters. The PB also suggested a conversation bench with a granite table which will cost us aroung 1K. We wanted to have a beach entry which also incorporated a sunshelf together but the PB is very against the beach entry idea. He also said we will need to put in an auto fill if we were to do the beach entry to prevent to pump from dying out due to fast evaporation.
We are debating of what to cut and what to keep.
Any thoughts or opinions are much appreciated.
I would skip the beach entrance and go with the rock grotto, table and an auto fill. Auto fill in my opinion is one less thing you have to worry about on a weekly basis. If you go out of town you don't have to worry about a pump burning up because of evaporation. I would love to be able to sit in my pool at a table and drink a cold one. The rock grotto is somewhere during the summer you can get out of the sun.


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Ronaldo Spettacolare, of PHIT's house team Outside Voices, will be performing his character based/musical/performance art act Yung Creamed Currency Panty Dropper Billionaires this Thursday at the independent comedy-showcase-who-could Hey, We're Cool.
WitOut: What exactly is the YCCPDB?
Ronaldo Spettacolare: The Yung Creamed Currency Panty Dropper Billionaires, is a one person, eight member rap group starring myself as Uncle Jungle, Hustle Sproutz, Fifi Dundutta, Pup E. Luv, Spettacoloco, Rapeshaun Biermot, Drapes, and Jozay Pesos. Makes sense, right?
So, basically, I'm all eight members of the group whether they're live on stage on in the studio.
WitOut: Did you start doing YCCPDB before you started Improv or vice versa?
Spettacolare: The YCCPDB came into fruition roughly a year before I started taking Improv classes at the Philly Improv Theater, but it/they were created within a manner consistent with Improv. It started out with my buddy making beats on a beat machine and me rapping in different voices. We recorded it on my phone, and after laughing at the song, I decided to create names for the members and for the group.
WitOut: How does one medium inform the other?
Spettacolare: Improv and the YCCPDB have been able to complement each other immensely, both behind the scenes and live on stage.
Every YCCPDB song, since their inception, has been made up on the spot. It's safe to say you won't find any real handwritten YCCPDB lyrics on eBay in fifteen years going for a whopping sum of money. The entire first album (and the soon-to-be-released-because-it-isn't-finished-yet second album) consist of songs that are all Freestyle, or "off the top of the head" if you will.
Although the songs performed at their shows are the ones you'll find on the album, everything about the show, from the dialogue between members on stage between songs to the dance moves during them is all improvised. Being an improviser has made being on stage an even more comfortable thing, and it shows in every performance.
WitOut: How would you classify YCCPDB? Is it parody? Is it homage?
Spettacolare: The YCCPDB is pure satire. Each member is basically poking fun at the real "rappers" you'd find in mainstream music today. For example, upon seeing and hearing Fifi Dundutta first time, you'll see he clearly spoofs Lil Wayne with his high pitched whiny voice and braided hair whereas Drapes just straight up makes fun of Drake.
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Follow the YCCPDB on Twitter @YCCPDB and on Soundcloud . YCCPDB will be performing this Thursday at Hey, We're Cool (8pm, L'etage, $5).
WitOut: First off, congratulations! What was the plan, thought-process, expectations, prior experiences with the contest, etc…
Matt McCusker: Hey thank you! The plan was to just try to focus on having fun and being as present as possible on stage and not be all in my head trying to remember all my jokes. As far as prior experience with the contest, I made it to the finals some years ago and ultimately lost. After my initial defeat my father brought me into our room of ancestors (the place where we keep marble busts of all of our male predecessors) and spoke to me about the importance of bringing glory to the house of McCusker. That was all I needed to see.
WitOut: What will you be doing with the thousand dollars?
McCusker: It's been dipped into a bit. Depending on how much it costs to replace the shocks on my car I might buy myself a new pair of jeans. Anything left over will just go toward the rent.
WitOut: Tell us about your day-job. Also, a/s/l?
McCusker: My a/s/l is super secret. However, I will tell you that I currently work as a cook in a pizza shop and write for a few websites on a freelance basis. I also get permits for construction companies from time to time. I believe its called expediting.
WitOut: Who are the Philly scene comedians you looked up to, getting your start in this area, and what was your general process of getting into comedy?
McCusker: I always looked up to the Center City Comedy guys (H Foley, Cotton, Cassidy) as well as Anton Shuford and a bunch of other guys as well. I got into comedy by doing an open mic at Helium. The first joke I ever told was how I thought Chris Hanson was a glorified cock-block and snitch. I like to think that I've evolved a bit since then. After releasing that gem upon the citizens of Philadelphia, I started hitting a bunch of different mics all over town. After a while I got pulled into the fold of the notoriously sinister Raven Lounge open mic. For about a year I lived and died by the first half line up of that place and eventually became a regular there. The whole time I was very off and on, and I used to be known to take very long "breaks." The longest break I took was 2 years after getting married when I was 26 and after realizing that I suck at every possible job there is I came back to comedy. That was just last year and have been loving it ever since.
WitOut: Biggest and/or best gig yet?
McCusker: Opened up for Dustin Diamond once. He was kinda a dick, but pretty cool to me which was exciting.
WitOut: Who are your favorite comedians?
McCusker: Hmm. I've never been big on "favorites" really. What happens to me is I find a comedian and obsess over them. I watch every clip of them on a camera ever, and then move on to another and do the same. In the past some of the comedians have been Louis CK, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Patrice O' Neil, and lately I've been liking a lot of Rob Delaney's stuff.
WitOut: Are there any movies from this past year that you've enjoyed?
McCusker: I haven't been seeing a lot of movies lately but would have to say Place Beyond The Pines was pretty tight. I can say without a doubt that my favorite move is Easy Rider.
WitOut: What musicians do you like?
McCusker: I listen to a wide array, but I can say without a doubt that my hands down favorite artist of all time would be the godfather of grunge Neil Young. Second place would be the 90's British R&B sensation Craig David. I also like the Grateful Dead, but kinda hate their core fans
WitOut: How would you solve the current Gaza strip Ukranian conflicts?
McCusker: Honestly haven't been following it that much. From what I think I know about Gaza you just have groups of people who have been hating each other for centuries over territory disputes. Then after so many people are killed on each side it just becomes a never ending game of "one-upmanship" which is really kind of sad. It also doesn't help that you have major super powers like Britain and the US who have been popping in and out over there and messing with the situation to gain access to their natural resources.
The Russia and Ukraine thing, from what I've skimmed, is about Russia wants Ukrainians to be Russian(?) and apparently some Ukrainians do want to be Russian and some don't so they're all fighting now, which I'm sure is a very oversimplified explanation, but honestly I think a great deal of these conflicts (if not all) stem from one person or group trying to dominate another and the other group pushing back against said domination.
For some reason there's a majority of people who think battles over land and resources are a thing of the past that only medieval kings did, but I think that stuff still goes on today. Only now the leaders of aggressive countries have learned to cloak their base agenda in all kinds of high minded concepts and spirituality. Like when we go into other countries and kill people so they can have democracy…
I really hope this doesn't all sound like a crazy youtube comment.
You can follow Matt McCusker on twitter @mattmccusker or catch his writing on ViralEyze.com
Roger Weaver is a veteran of the Philly Comedy Scene, and this will be his umpteenth year of not winning Philly's Phunniest. Here's his run-down of what to expect!
Tonight is the finals of the 2014 Philly's Phunniest Contest at Helium Comedy Club (showtime 7:30pm). Before I break down this year's finalists, here's a little bit about me (btw, "about me" was the working title of this article). I've been in every Philly's Phunniest since we took this contest over from the Indians.
Have I had any success in the Helium contest? I'm glad you asked (what took you so long?). A long time ago I did pretty well and even occasionally advanced in the contest—back when I used to have a soul. I went to the finals the first year and finished 6th, although I always tell people I finished 4th, because—like our Founding Fathers—I don't recognize women or blacks.
I've been back to finals once and made some semis, but have had my share of 1st round flameouts, as well. Let the record show I am in no way obsessed with this contest. I don't have the lineups and results of previous contests covering the walls and windows of my apartment or anything. Please don't view this analysis of this year's finalists as the ramblings of a broken bitter man. (It is, but please don't view it that way.)
Remember this is the best breakdown I could do without actually leaving the house, so I clearly know more about some finalists than others. My research (reading random Facebook posts) is complete and here is my expert breakdown of the finalists in even more expert alphabetical order:
Patrick Graves: Don't know him very well, but he's really funny on social media which has to count for something these days. My sources (the dissonant voices in my head) tell me it's his first time in the contest so this is a very impressive debut.
Tommy Highland: Success in this contest is nothing new for Tommy Highland, but I'm going to let you in on a little secret. He's not even originally from Philadelphia! If he wins, I'm calling for an investigation from any Philadelphia City Council members not currently under investigation themselves.
Jake Mattera: Don't know him, but I bet he's got great Mattera-ial. Note: this is why I don't advance in this contest anymore.
Matt McCusker: Is it just me or is Matt McCusker too good looking to be a really funny comedian. At his age and with his looks he should be playing a high school kid on Saved by the Bell. Saved by the Bell is still on, right?
Lou Misiano: I'd tabbed Lou Misiano to be a force in this contest a few years ago after seeing him destroy at some pretty tough open mic venues. Note: I don't usually use the term "destroy" in a comedy context, I save it for serious things like Hamas missile strikes or Godzilla rampages but I'm trying to sound relevant.
A while back I heard Lou Misiano tell a topical joke that was almost exactly like one I'd written so naturally I think he's brilliant.
Anthony Moore: Not personally familiar with his work, but I've heard some really good things about him. That also pretty much sums up my relationship with God.
Alex Pearlman: I'm an Alex Pearlman fan from way back. He once helped me during a performance with an inspired piece of improv involving Axe Body Spray ("improv" is anything you don't rehearse, right?), so whenever I walk by a high school boy's locker room I think of him. Alex Pearlman with a microphone is a force of nature. You know, like erosion. He'll get to you eventually. And he just keeps getting better. Hey, just what is he trying to prove anyway?
Mary Radzinski: Mary Radzinski was just named Philly's Best Comedian by Philadelphia Magazine which, I suppose is a good thing if you're still into awards given by print media. On a personal note, Mary is the only finalist (besides Pearlman) that I've pleasured myself to. From the first time I saw her do stand-up I thought she sounded and had the presence of a professional female comedian. (Yes, I just put "female" in there because I'm a douche.)
Female comics haven't had a great deal of success in the contest since Robin Fox placed second in its inaugural year, but if anyone can break that trend, it's Mary.
Mike Rainey: Host of Helium's Dirty Dozen Show and veteran of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon—full disclosure—Rainey and I once kissed during a performance at the bachelor party for a Phormer Philly's Phunniest winner. At that moment and for the first time in my life I felt truly alive. Rainey is the Jeff Ross of Philly comedy, and I don't just say that because he's a doughy white guy, he's simply the best comedian I've heard at roasting other comics.
I stumbled upon his setlist for the Ed McGonigal roast and to this day treat it as an archeological artifact. Many times I've been the victim of Rainey's hilarious barbs, and—if you're at all familiar my appearance—you can imagine how difficult it is to come up with anything on me.
Ryan Shaner: He was on my night of the contest last year and didn't advance either. Pretty much confirms what I've said about that audience to anyone that would listen—and also to people that cover their ears and walk away singing to themselves for that matter. Ryan is very funny and, more importantly, don't underestimate the power of the mustache. It worked for Kent Haines.
Chris Stenta: Don't think I know him, but we're friends on Facebook so he must be hysterical.
Erik Terrell: This guy sounds more like a defensive back than a comic to me. I don't know him, but I'm guessing he's one of the Helium contest's most dangerous entrants… the non-threatening black guy. Note: If Erik Terrell isn't a black guy (or especially if he is, threatening or otherwise) please excuse this as the crazy rantings of a racist old man and for God's sake stay off of my lawn.
OK, that's enough highbrow analytics for now. I have to start crafting my set list for next year's contest. Remember, they say those that are ignorant of George Santayana quotes are doomed to repeat them. Good luck to all the finalists tonight!
LaughSpin has the list of this year's New Faces of Comedy showcase at Montreal's Just For Laughs festival. Two Philly faces — Monroe Martin and John McKeever — will be telling jokes at the industry showcase notorious for attracting talent scouts, agents, network executives and French Canadians.
We wish them the best of luck. Break legs, but don't get all "move out of towny" on us, ya jerks!
Joe Sabatino is a funny puppeteer who has worked with The Jim Henson Company and Sprout Children's Theater.
This Saturday at ComedySportz (2030 Sansom Street), he and fellow puppeteer David Jadico will be unleashing upon the unsuspecting home-team – The Philadelphia Fighting Amish — an unhuman can of furry, colorful smack-down.
Watch as puppets gladiatorially dismantle their less-easily-funny human opponents for your amusement. Will our Fighting Amish stand a chance against googily eyes and guaranteed steely visages immune from breaking character? (Is this too much presure on Joe and Dave?)
Visit comedysportzphilly.com for tickets to either of the shows at 7:30 and 10. In the mean time, let's catch up Joe's puppet bona fides.
Tell us about your experience with The Jim Henson Company and Sprout.
Joe Sabatino – I've done some projects with them, the times I have been there were incredible and humbling. It really is "the big leagues" as far as performing puppets. Though it's a fast paced, talent driven place; it's just as goofy and fun as you would expect. You get a chance to see the true artists at work and never stop learning.
As far as working for Sprout, it's wonderful. I'm a puppet wrangler there, puppet captain and puppeteer. It's a very young company both in terms of how long it has been around and the age of its employees. Everyone is youthful and full of ideas. It's a great, creative environment. I'm also a builder of puppets here in Philadelphia as well as in Orlando. In Orlando I work for my puppetry hero John Kennedy and his business Hands in Art. We build puppets for tons of projects including Universal Studios and Disney!
What's your chemistry like with Dave Jadico?
Sabatino – We play ComedySportz matches together frequently, but I have also had the pleasure of working with him on Friends of Alcatraz, which is a puppet improv show I created and Dave helped developed. I look up to him as an artist. He is no joke as to how much knowledge he has inside his brain, from vaudeville to puppetry. He's the kind of dude that whenever he talks I just zone in and listen because I know he is going to say something to make me better. It's nuts to be able to collaborate on a project with him. Oh, and he's a musical genius.
Which improv games are you especially excited to render in puppetry? Especially concerned?
Sabatino - I love watching puppets act. Not just do a canned puppet voice and make vulgar jokes (even though that has its place). So there is a game we do called Laugh Out, that lets our normal ComedySportz players exercise their acting chops and play a dramatic scene trying to make the audience NOT laugh. I'm really excited to do this with puppets and have them deal with real life stuff in a super intimate scene. As far as being concerned about games I'm not too nervous about any game except for 5 Things, which is another ComedySportz staple game. It is a guessing game composed of mime and gibberish (a made up language). I'm not worried about the gibberish… but I can see how it might be challenging for a puppet to mime the difference between a hamster and a gerbil… humans can barely do that!
I've done puppet improv before in Friends of Alcatraz, it's not the same as what we are trying to accomplish with our People vs Puppet show, however. FoA was a chance for the audience to see how televised puppetry was done by combining technology with old fashioned theater, giving them options as to what to watch. All under the umbrella of a long form improv show!
How did you get into puppetry? How long have you been doing it?
Sabatino - When I was a kid I had Automanonophobia (fear of puppets) and Pediophobia (fear of toys). Pretty much a fear of anything that looked alive, but wasn't alive. It got so bad that I freaked out when I saw posters or pictures. My parents turned all the movies and books around in the house so I didn't have to see them. It became quite a fiasco in school as well. Anyway, to make a long (and pathetic) story short, the psychiatrist told my parents to get me a puppet so I could see that I make it work and it wouldn't hurt me. That freaked me out and didn't work, so he told them to get me into arts and crafts to make a sock puppet. THAT worked and I never stopped with it. So, I guess I have been working with puppets and trying to improve myself for like 20 years. My grandmother was also a HUGE advocate of my creativity, so she would always be pushing me to do more and work on things with her. I love that old woman.
Why are puppets inherently funnier than people? (Are they? I think they are but I might be wrong.) Is it the same anthropomorphization that makes us giggle when a cat or a toddler tries to do something that would be mundane for an adult?
Sabatino - Haha absolutely! I think it's kind of that kid in us that comes out and puts all of our faith into the fact that the puppet is real. So when the puppet makes real human choices and does things that you and I would do, it blows our mind! Also the dichotomy of a toy being able to walk and talk. People love that sort of anthropomorphization even with puppets. Also the contrast of something cute acting like a human with real life problems. When you see that adorable, cuddly dog puppet walk in with a cigarette and a Brooklyn accent (ie Puppets Who Kill). Or even Baby Herman from Who Framed Roger Rabbit!
Who are your comedy heroes?
Sabatino - Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Edgar Wright, John Ritter, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, Ruth Buzzi, Charlie McCarthy and Edgar Bergen, Weird Al Yankovic, Don Rickles, my brother Steve.
Independent variety comedy show Hey We're Cool hosted a Twitter friendship campaign, played video games and got a rousing game of D&D going at L'Etage this past Thursday night.
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Asian Pear leaves munched
I have 2 asian pear trees in their 1st yr. My multi-graft is doing well, but has many leaves freckled with brown thru both sides of the leaf. The muncher is starting from the top of the leaf and going thru to the bottom.
My Hosui has a worse muncher that is eating the new growth. I have seen some ants on this one but don't think they are the guilty ones. Could one of the munchers be cucumber beetle? They are around for sure. It looks like 2 different pests. Any ideas?
Could it be pear slug? I saw the first ones on one of my quince yesterday. The tree is small enough I squished them with my fingers that just happened to be gloved at the time.
They are a form of sawfly and apparently very fragile and, in spite of their name, pretty indiscriminate about what species they'll eat.
Here is a link that might be useful: pear slug damage?
Thanks. I think it could be aphids eating the new growth of the Hosui because of the way the new growth is dissapearing. The freckled holes(not see thru but brown on both sides of the leaf) on my multigraft seem like something bigger. It's not slugs on either. I would see those for sure.


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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Tiger Woods returned to the Phoenix Open and received cheers, boos and gasps.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Venus Williams lost her quarterfinal match against Madison Keys on Wednesday at the Australian Open. Serena Williams, the other sister in a family that has won a combined 25 Grand Slam singles titles, will attempt to right the wrong in the semifinals on Thursday.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - DeMarcus Cousins has the statistics. He has the stature. And he has the support of several high-profile peers calling for him to get his first All-Star nod.
Mark Gonzalez scored in the 66th and 75 minutes, rallying Chile to a 3-2 exhibition win over the United States on Wednesday night that sent the Americans to their first five-game winless streak since 2007.
PHOENIX (AP) - Almost all football fans know Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, Richard Sherman, Marshawn Lynch and Rob Gronkowski.
PHOENIX (AP) - Give Pete Carroll the opportunity to campaign for someone or something he believes in and he'll gladly jump at the chance.
MIAMI (AP) - Ichiro Suzuki has passed his physical and finalized a $2 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins.
PHOENIX (AP) - Almost as dominant as New England's performance in the AFC championship game was the showing for Pro Picks in both conference title matches.
HANDLER, Ariz. (AP) - Tom Brady is dealing with a cold four days before the Super Bowl but says he'll be OK.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Mike McCarthy promised Wednesday to evaluate, make changes and learn from his team's gut-wrenching NFC Championship game loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) - The road to perfection reached a dead end in the Arizona desert. Now the New England Patriots are back where a Super Bowl championship - and an unbeaten record - barely eluded them seven years ago.