Dear Friends, Guests, Performers, and Paddlers,

Welcome to the 14th Annual Houston Dragon Boat Festival! The Filipino Young Professionals of Houston (“FYP”) is honored to co-host this amazing and special event with the Texas Dragon Boat Association (“TDBA”), especially because this year’s showcased country is THE PHILIPPINES. We are excited to share our country and culture with Houston and the dragon boat community.

FYP is a non-profit organization founded five years ago by a handful of members. Today, we celebrate a group that is more than 100 strong consisting of members from different ages, cultures, nationalities, and professions who have interest in the Philippines and/or the Filipino culture. Originally created as an avenue to promote the Filipino culture to young professionals in Houston, FYP has since evolved to engage, connect, and empower professionals from all over the world.

We provide events to raise cultural awareness as well as opportunities for community service and philanthropy, professional networking, personal and professional development, and, more recently, team building through dragon boating. In addition to our events, the passion and camaraderie of our members provide the foundation for the growth and success of our organization.

Dragon boating has particularly shown our group the importance of working, trusting, motivating, and celebrating successes together. That is why it is such an honor to collaborate with the TDBA to celebrate and compete in a sport our members and Texans have come to love.

Thank you to all our guests who join us today and the countless organizers, volunteers, performers, supporters, vendors, donors, and paddlers who made this festival possible. A special thank you to Mr. Arnel Saludares, the FYP event lead for this project.

Salamat po and PADDLES UP!

Juvie A. Cruz2014 FYP Presidentfyphouston@gmail.comwww.fyphouston.com

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SAVE THE DATE11th Annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat RegattaSUGAR LAND, TEXAS OCTOBER 18-19, 2014For sponsorship opportunities, contact Eve Ruhlman at texasdragonboat@yahoo.com

FESTIVALHONORARY CO-CHAIRS

Rex Moran, PEPRESIDENT, EMC SERVICES, INC.Rex Moran is a founding member and former chairman of the Greater East End Management District. He is an Aggie Civil Engineer from Bridge City, Texas. Moran has lived in Houston since 1970 and worked in the East End for 30+ years building manufacturing facilities.

The Honorable Toni Martinez IngversenJUDGE OF HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW #15Judge Ingversen was born in Manila, Philippines, grew up in Florissant, Missouri and has lived in Houston since 1968. She received her JD from the University of Houston in 1973, practiced law from 1973 to 1996 and has served as City of Houston Municipal Court Judge from 1996 to the present.

Don RozumREGIONAL CONTROLLER, BAYTOWN AND HOUSTON PLANTS, SOLVAY USA, INC.Don Rozum has been the treasurer for the Greater East End Management District for the past 13 years. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he transferred here from Southern California (Los Angeles) and has lived in Houston for 16 years.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8:30AM | Opening Ceremony

Welcome – Eve Marie Ruhlman, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TEXAS DRAGON BOAT ASSOCIATION

Pledge of Allegiance–Tiffany Clare M. Dimaano, MISS CLEAR LAKE’S OUTSTANDING TEEN 2014

National Anthems for the Philippines and US – MaryAnne Diaz, Jennifer Normand, and Maria Celeste Tria

Festival Chair – Juvie A. Cruz, PRESIDENT, THE FILIPINO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF HOUSTON

Honorary Co-Chairs –

Don Rozum, REGIONAL CONTROLLER, BAYTOWN AND HOUSTON PLANTS, SOLVAY USA, INC.

Rex Moran, P.E., PRESIDENT, EMC SERVICES, INC.

The Honorable Toni Ingversen, JUDGE OF HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW #15

Dotting of the Eyes / Awakening the Dragon

Festival EmceesJose Grinan (FOX, TV 26) • Robert Arnold (KPRC, TV 2) • Miya Shay (KTRK, TV 13) • Lily Jang (KHOU, TV 11)

8:45AM | GDPT Linh Son Lion & Dragon AssociationGDPT Linh Son Lion and Dragon Association is a non-profit organization that donates it proceeds to the Buddhist temple - GDPT Linh Son. According to traditional Chinese belief, the lion signifies courage, stability, and superiority. Lion dancing is a traditional Chinese dance used to chase away ghosts, bad fortune, and bad spirits. The lion brings in happiness, good fortune, and wards off bad spirits. GDPT Linh Son’s goal is to join Buddhists youths in the Northwest area and to spread good luck and prosperity for the near year.

9:00AM | ROUND ONE RACES*

9:30AM | Rocko Narvios Diversity PerformanceFilipino artist, representing multiculturalism, uses hip hop as a conduit to bring people together and engages the audience by making custom theme songs for each festival. He has been commissioned by The City of Houston to make a song embodying taking pride in the city. He has performed for over 80 different cultural festivals and civic celebrations. His goal is to unite the city of Houston though the promotion his “Pride of Place” concept and Do Better City Movement.

10:00AM | Bahala Na Filipino Martial Arts Bahala Na Martial Arts of Houston will be performing the Filipino-American martial art of Giron Arnis Escrima, created by Grand Master Emeritus Leo M. Giron. Leo Giron was a decorated WWII veteran, who was a part of the 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiment and the famous 978th Signal Group. Giron Arnis Escrima is an art of self-defense that consists of twenty styles from De Fondo to Larga Mano. Our program will cover several styles including single stick, double stick, empty hand vs. knife, short and long blade techniques.

10:45AM | FYP Cultural Performers A collaborative group of individuals, teamed up to represent their Philippine culture and heritage, through musical performances of song and dance. The talents from these performers from different Filipino organizations, have joined together to perform as one group. In this event, we will be performing Filipino folk dances from 4 main suites: Tribal from the mountain provinces, Rural from the Barrios, Spanish influence dances and Muslim dance from the seas.

10:30AM | ROUND TWO RACES*

*Race times are approximate.

11:45AM | American Shaolin Kung Fu Leading the students of American Shaolin Kung Fu are First and Second Master Feng, 34th Generation Shaolin Temple warrior monks from the Shaolin Temple in the Henan Province of China. Starting his Kung Fu training at the young age of 4, First Master Feng has traveled worldwide performing in more than 40 countries and has amazed his audiences worldwide with his display of strength, flexibility, and grace. Following in his brother’s footsteps, Second Master Feng also began his career at a young age and has competed all throughout China, winning numerous competitions and thus allowing him to be promoted to a Martial Arts Coach on behalf of the Shaolin Temple Armed Monks. Both Masters currently teach side by side at American Shaolin Kung Fu.

12:30PM | ROUND THREE RACES*

12:45PM | Amira’s Oasis Amira’s Oasis is a Middle Eastern dance troupe under the direction of instructor and choreographer, Amira Tanya. Amira and her students perform modern/classical bellydance, and also perform a traditional folkloric dance, Saidi, from Egypt. Their love of Middle Eastern music/dance, along with their engaging, interactive performances, makes them a favorite with audiences.

1:30PM | Ira Perez Ira Perez is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter born and raised in Houston, Texas. She won the first Kollaboration Houston in 2010, and she was soon voted “Best Female Vocalist” at the Houston Press Music Awards. Having been a musician for over 12 years, Ira is proud to represent the Filipino community by sharing her craft and love for music at this event.

2:15PM | The Sweetest Sin Rock Band A pop-punk band from Houston, TX, which began in July 2012. “Our culture is quite diverse as each member of the band brings something different to the table. We began writing in hopes of branching out and connecting with new people, and we are doing just that! We hope you enjoy what we have to offer and stay tuned. This is only the beginning!”

2:30PM | FINAL RACES*

2:45PM | Balut Eating Contest Lead by Arnel Saludares of FYP. “Balut” is a fertilized boiled duck or chicken egg and is considered a delicacy in the Philippines. – The winner will receive a top of the line paddle worth $300!

3:00PM | CLOSING CEREMONY

Phillips 66 is a growing energy manufacturing and logistics company. We’re the only integrated downstream company to combine leading midstream, chemicals, refining, and marketing and specialties businesses. With this diverse portfolio, Phillips 66 is uniquely positioned to capture opportunities of the changing energy landscape.

ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s largest independent E&P companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips had operations and activities in 30 countries, $58 billion in annual revenue, $117 billion of total assets and approximately 16,900 employees as of Dec. 31, 2012.

Cyberonics’ Purple Strong Dragon Boat Racing team is made up of dedicated men and women that work hard every day to make a difference in the lives of people who have epilepsy. Cyberonics, Inc. is a leader in the neuromodulation market, a dynamic and growing area of the medical device industry. The company developed and markets the VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Therapy® system, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of refractory epilepsy and treatment-resistant depression. VNS Therapy is a foundational treatment for people living with medication-resistant epilepsy. More than 70,000 people globally have been treated with VNS Therapy. Cyberonics continues to strengthen its position as the leader in medical devices for epilepsy and demonstrates this commitment to physicians and their patients by providing innovative and effective treatment solutions. This is Purple Strong’s first year to compete. What we lack in experience will be made up in enthusiasm!

“The Beam Team are members of Ernst & Young LLP’s Houston office. The team is comprised of paddlers who share a competitive spirit, have a great passion for dragon boat racing, and love the camaraderie the sport brings. Our team will be ready to compete and we are excited to be able to participate in such an amazing event!”

KPMG’s team is powered by employees, friends, and family of KPMG Houston. Their boat is sponsored by KPMG Houston’s Asian Pacific Islander Network (APIN). KPMG is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the Big Four accounting firms. KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services as well as industry insight to help organizations negotiate risks and perform in the dynamic and challenging environments in which they do business. For more information, please visit our website at www.kpmg.com.

HEB thrives on the fearless and daring spirit of its Partners. Our dedication to Customers, our people and serving our Communities is the heart and soul of HEB. Our belief at heart is “ Each and Every Person Counts” and is what separates us from our competitors.

BP Asian Network is focused on the diverse cultural richness of our personnel and creating an environment that promotes team building; a platform for professional enrichment and a building block of emerging leaders.

Cameron creates the flow control technology that energizes the world. With 180 years of continuous business history, 300+ locations and 29,000 employees worldwide, Cameron is a leading supplier of flow control equipment around the globe. By working together as a team, we have consistently delivered the best and safest solutions for our customers, our suppliers and our communities. We are a proud sponsor of the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Festival and trust that our two teams—the Flowbots and the Bayou Bandits—will be true exemplars of our company motto “Raising Performance. Together”… #PaddlesUp #EatOurWake #CameronIsTheBest

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The Bayou Bandits are a unique mix of Cameron’s Elite who strive on teamwork, athleticism and integrity. We are not afraid to get our paddles wet, so you better be ready to race because by the time you see us coming, it will be too late!

Bayou City Outdoors is Texas’ largest outdoor activity and social club, and it’s based right here in Houston. Each month we hold between 80 and 100 events, in Houston, around Houston and abroad. From hiking to biking, kayaking to camping, travel and socials and anything else we can think of, we have fun! Our members are newbies and experienced adventurers, mainly we are just a group of people who love to have fun and meet new friends. www.BayouCityOutdoors.com

COMMUNITY TEAMS

The Center for Cell and Gene Therapy (CAGT) was established in 1998 by Baylor College of Medicine, the Methodist Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital. The CAGT conducts basic science research and performs numerous clinical trials exploring immunotherapeutic approaches for the treatment of both viral infections and cancer. The center provides a state of the art infrastructure to rapidly translate novel cell and gene therapy protocols from the laboratory to the clinic to facilitate the development of new treatment options for otherwise untreatable diseases.

FYP Island Warriors are returning to the festival as the “2013 Pacific Rim Champions”. Our slogan, “Malakas Na Agos,” means powerful current in one of our native dialects, Tagalog. With more race experience and practices, we look forward to continuously getting stronger, improving our timing and technique, and creating more fun memories. Watch out for the force of our current!

Through international studies, a personalized environment and a college preparatory curriculum, HAIS will prepare students for active roles as global citizens.We believe that students can and must learn at relatively high levels of achievement. It is our job to create an environment in and outside our classrooms that result in this high level of performance. We are confident that with our support and help, students can master challenging academic material, and we expect them to do so. We are prepared to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, parents and the community to achieve this goal.

The Houston Baptist University Dragon Boat team recruits only the most enthusiastic paddlers from among our halls! Win or lose, we make it a point to have the most spirit! Consequently, we have a tendency to go BERSERK during the race, so, beware the BERSERKERS!

Team Hokulele was founded in 2008 and offers instruction, training, and recreation to members of the Houston and Clearlake community in both Hawaiian outrigger canoe and dragonboat paddling. The membership is made up of a diverse group of paddlers ranging from varied backgrounds such as investment professionals, pharmacists, nurses, teachers, physical therapists, IT professionals and many more. Members come to the team with varying athletic backgrounds, with some seeking to be competitive and others for an opportunity to increase fitness and meet new friends.

The Korean American Society of Houston (KASH) is a 501(c) Non Profit organization committed to fostering leadership, diversity, professional networking and supporting the Korean-American Community, Asian American Community, Diversity and Young Professionals of Houston. The membership for KASH is open to individual of all ethnic and professional backgrounds.

Team America is an amazing and eclectic team made up of some pretty spectacular individuals! We have veterans from Team RWB, AmeriCorps Members both active and alumni, and supporters of both groups who have come together to make up this winning team. We’ve joined together and now we’re paddling forward to give back. We will win, it’s in our spirit, we’ll race you to the end. We’ll be first, either to the bar or the finish line.

The University of Houston – Downtown team is made up of students, faculty, and staff members from the university. We are excited to welcome the rest of the teams, and all of the spectators, to Allen’s Landing… the front yard of UHD. If you have any questions about the university, feel free to ask any of us throughout the day. We will be glad to speak with you about the major opportunities that are available at the University of Houston – Downtown. GO GATORS!

The Houston “Water Crushers” is a team made up of graduate students who attended Prairie View A&M University, University of Texas, and Sam Houston. We love a good water challenge and look forward to participating in the dragon boat races for the first time!  Paddles Up!

HG Gavel Dragons consist of Municipal Judges, Court Staff and Friends of the Houston Municipal Court. The team was formed in honor of the late Judge Herbert Gee a beloved member of the Municipal Court team. In the courtroom or ON THE WATER our team strives for swift and clear victories!

Buffalo Bayou PartnershipHouston Art AllianceGreater East End DistrictSHARKS Kite FlyersCorner Bakery CaféJ&M PortacansFilipino Physicians North

The Filipino Young Professionals of HoustonEast End Chamber of CommercePanera BreadPhilippine Department of TourismTeam HokuleleHarris County Precinct 6

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:

Ann Nguyen SchmidtAnnie TrinhArnel SaludaresAubrey GaribayAshley KellerBrenda ReyesCaley EichenlaubFrank GrayCarla Jean DumlaoCatherine ShephardCharlotte HudginsChris SchmidtColeman TraverCurtis TiptonDaniel WolfeDena PeavlerDeanna CuelloEmy Aninzo-WongEve RuhlmanFelicia JacksonHau PhamHayley GillenHui Shan SeeIrsan TisnabudiJonathan BarrettJosie & Jim TravlosJuvie CruzLaya Castilla Saludares

Lauren WallaceKheang VenKristin AlexanderMark LesterMarshall BrownMas NashMark TakayamaMercedes GonzalesMeredith BarrettMel LeroyRoxanne LeroySherie WesleyShon MaloneShun Kwok TseTerry Peavler

BOARD DIRECTORSJim Travlos – ChairmanEve Ruhlman – Executive DirectorCurtis TiptonMichael JhinHoang Quan VuWilliam LaSage

ADVISORY BOARDEugene LeeCaroline Long, D.C.

THANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVALCOMMITTEE & BOARD

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