Why you should join PNANH
PNANH since its inception, has mentored, influenced, and inspired many members to achieve excellence in their professional practice. With the organization's education program, our nurses are exposed to learning, creating programs and best practices., develop leadership potentials and provide scholarship opportunities. PNANH offers a variety of community activities and outreach programs, earn free CEUs, and most importantly, gain friends.
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Congratulations to the 2020 PNANH Presidential Awardees!
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Every 2 years, Presidential award is given to 3 outstanding PNANH Executive Board performers. This award recognizes the exemplary contributions and productive services to the organization . While every EB members have shown true leadership engagement, these 3 recipients were voted by their peers for their work that made significant impact for the organization.
Jan Lim, Co Chair of Ways and MEans Committee for 2018-2020 Executive Board showed a lot of skills and positive contributions without being pushy. His performance was described as that of a silent performer. Given the task, without much fanfare, he silently delivers and put out results that show meticulous hard work. His "can do" attitude was described by his peers as electrifying and his humility is inspirational.
Maria Cecilia Mendoza, Treasurer was recognized for a phenomenal job in providing stewardship for our organization. At the very least, she is almost always present in every fundraising activities to ensure the finances are reconciled and that payable and membership transactions were accurate and accounted for. The board described her as trustworthy and a reliable treasurer.
Emilyn Gonzales, Education Chairman for 2018-2020 Executive Board. Being at the helm of Education Committee is a very challenging position and Emilyn served this job with flying colors. She truly exemplified excellence in leading the Education committee and the entire PNANH by providing and coordinating relevant educations. She was described by her peers as a great resource and example. She exemplified the calm professional we're always looking for leaders.
Jan Lim, Co Chair of Ways and MEans Committee for 2018-2020 Executive Board showed a lot of skills and positive contributions without being pushy. His performance was described as that of a silent performer. Given the task, without much fanfare, he silently delivers and put out results that show meticulous hard work. His "can do" attitude was described by his peers as electrifying and his humility is inspirational.
Maria Cecilia Mendoza, Treasurer was recognized for a phenomenal job in providing stewardship for our organization. At the very least, she is almost always present in every fundraising activities to ensure the finances are reconciled and that payable and membership transactions were accurate and accounted for. The board described her as trustworthy and a reliable treasurer.
Emilyn Gonzales, Education Chairman for 2018-2020 Executive Board. Being at the helm of Education Committee is a very challenging position and Emilyn served this job with flying colors. She truly exemplified excellence in leading the Education committee and the entire PNANH by providing and coordinating relevant educations. She was described by her peers as a great resource and example. She exemplified the calm professional we're always looking for leaders.
Helping others during the Corona Virus Crisis
The Corona Virus created a havoc in the lives of so many people. The Philippine Nurses Association of Metropolitan Houston, (PNAMH) Foundation, feel so deeply the anguish particularly of the front-liners and their families, the families of those whom lost their loved ones, people who are sick of Corona Virus, those people who lost their job temporarily and permanently, and to the different resource agencies that provide assistance to these people such as the Houston Food Bank. Houston Food Bank has depleted their supplies and critically in need of our help. Having said that, the PNAMH Foundation is asking for your generous support to donate for a good cause. Your tax deductible donation to PNAMH Foundation will benefit resources like Houston Food Bank. Your donation, small or little, will go a long way. Please join us, PNAMH Foundation, in supporting this worthy cause.
Here’s how: Please make your tax deductible donation payable to PNAMH Foundation c/o Cleo Robinett, PNAMHFI President 16304 South Southern Stone Houston, Texas 77095. You will receive acknowledgment of your tax deductible donation from a PNAMH Foundation.
Thank you for extending your kind heart to those who are in need.
Here’s how: Please make your tax deductible donation payable to PNAMH Foundation c/o Cleo Robinett, PNAMHFI President 16304 South Southern Stone Houston, Texas 77095. You will receive acknowledgment of your tax deductible donation from a PNAMH Foundation.
Thank you for extending your kind heart to those who are in need.
PNANH reached out to Philippine Community!sWhat started as a mere far-fetched plan, finally put into realization last Dec 23, 2019. It was June of last year when the position of Outreach Chair was offered to me. I was then a Co-chair and just facilitated a very successful Community Health Fair in Spring, Tx. It was from that health fair that the inspiration to bring this opportunity to serve and give back to our people in the Philippines arise. But, of course, given the limited time of planning and resources, it was thought as impossible to make it happen for the near future, most likely not, before the year ends. But, stars aligned and God intervened!
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Maybe, He doesn't want me to lose this opportunity not to use my position and mobilize people to make it happen!
A more doable plan (not a health fair yet) of procuring at least 100 packs of hygiene kit to be distributed in the Philippines was created with the help of Co-Chair Lani Macusi and support of President Ira Martin . It was unanimously voted by PNANH EB to move forward with the plan. Persuading friends, co-workers, families and PNANH members was not a task at all, everyone voluntarily donated and contributed instinctively. Donors contributed either monetary or in kind. Hygiene kit packing day was concluded last August 17, 2019 at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital in Houston, Tx. Participated by 27 volunteers who packed a total of 105 kits, exceeding more what we aim for, it was truly inspiring. The hygiene kit consist of 8 items and beautifully packed in different colors of drawstring backpack that the recipient can re-purpose. The kit includes : 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, comb, washcloth and a hand towel.
It was a conscious decision to look for a direct recipients and less fortunate kababayans in the Philippines. After searching for the right community, it was decided to coordinate with True Manila and ask for their assistance in the distribution of these packages. True Manila is a self-advocacy project of Edwin Nombre. Born and raised in the dense population and slum area of San Andres Bukid, Philippines, he himself have experienced the harsh reality of living in poverty. True Manila allows foreigners and Filipinos alike to see the "other side" and the daily living condition of impoverished areas in Manila. Edwin guides and bring anyone interested in seeing the slum areas, like a "slum tour." Thru this awareness and awakening, he was able to get donors and volunteers to help with the True Manila's project such as: providing food and clothing ( feeding the children before going to school), providing school supplies, supporting small local vendors (Side walk carts and Food stands) where the donors buy foods or supplies to give to the children, cineMondays and cinemaFridays, free haircut, help celebrate a child's birthday, educational program and helping rebuild/repair houses, to say the least.
True Manila volunteers and Barangay official of Onyx San Andres Bukid assisted during the distribution on December 23rd. It was a very humbling and rewarding experience during that day. A walk in the community, will already give you an experience of what challenges the residents go through. Children excitedly lined up to get their package. All 105 hygiene kits were distributed to 105 children representing their families. Only joyous faces full of smile and gratitude I personally witnessed is truly a sight to behold.
I am proud to represent PNANH on that day. And proudly worn my PNANH shirt together with other volunteers! PNANH have not only provided hygiene kit to these community, but, given them a glimpse of hope!
By NAthalie Laquindanum, RN
A more doable plan (not a health fair yet) of procuring at least 100 packs of hygiene kit to be distributed in the Philippines was created with the help of Co-Chair Lani Macusi and support of President Ira Martin . It was unanimously voted by PNANH EB to move forward with the plan. Persuading friends, co-workers, families and PNANH members was not a task at all, everyone voluntarily donated and contributed instinctively. Donors contributed either monetary or in kind. Hygiene kit packing day was concluded last August 17, 2019 at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital in Houston, Tx. Participated by 27 volunteers who packed a total of 105 kits, exceeding more what we aim for, it was truly inspiring. The hygiene kit consist of 8 items and beautifully packed in different colors of drawstring backpack that the recipient can re-purpose. The kit includes : 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, comb, washcloth and a hand towel.
It was a conscious decision to look for a direct recipients and less fortunate kababayans in the Philippines. After searching for the right community, it was decided to coordinate with True Manila and ask for their assistance in the distribution of these packages. True Manila is a self-advocacy project of Edwin Nombre. Born and raised in the dense population and slum area of San Andres Bukid, Philippines, he himself have experienced the harsh reality of living in poverty. True Manila allows foreigners and Filipinos alike to see the "other side" and the daily living condition of impoverished areas in Manila. Edwin guides and bring anyone interested in seeing the slum areas, like a "slum tour." Thru this awareness and awakening, he was able to get donors and volunteers to help with the True Manila's project such as: providing food and clothing ( feeding the children before going to school), providing school supplies, supporting small local vendors (Side walk carts and Food stands) where the donors buy foods or supplies to give to the children, cineMondays and cinemaFridays, free haircut, help celebrate a child's birthday, educational program and helping rebuild/repair houses, to say the least.
True Manila volunteers and Barangay official of Onyx San Andres Bukid assisted during the distribution on December 23rd. It was a very humbling and rewarding experience during that day. A walk in the community, will already give you an experience of what challenges the residents go through. Children excitedly lined up to get their package. All 105 hygiene kits were distributed to 105 children representing their families. Only joyous faces full of smile and gratitude I personally witnessed is truly a sight to behold.
I am proud to represent PNANH on that day. And proudly worn my PNANH shirt together with other volunteers! PNANH have not only provided hygiene kit to these community, but, given them a glimpse of hope!
By NAthalie Laquindanum, RN
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