The first ever fundraising Bowling Tournament of BABAE, Council of Filipina-Canadian Women held on August 16, 2014 turned to be a huge success. Participated in by over a hundred twenty six (126) bowlers from the members, family , friends and various organizations/ethno groups. The bowling event was chaired by Amy de Leon with Vina Mariano and Sherissa Celis as members. The turnout of participants exceeded the expectations considering that it was first fundraising event has ever done in sports. The various association groups that participated were: Association of Kalinga Residents of Alberta (AKRA), Possibilities in Motion (PIM), Filipino Catholic Society (FCSDC), Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS), Ethno-Cultural Center of Calgary (ECCC), Travel Place International (TPI), Philippines Independence Organizing Committee of Calgary (PIOCC).
Proceeds for this event will be utilized to further achieve the goals outlined in our society’s by-laws and the plan to acquire basic office equipment necessary to facilitate its services and disseminate information. The president Connie Raz thanked everyone for their tremendous support.