Why is KFCO merging with KCCC? (a short background and reasons)

• KFCO was initially formed by our founding members who belonged to various community organizations.
• Leadership of KFCO rotated among the leaders of the member organizations, participation on various activities were vibrant, well attended, and successful during those initial years. 
• One of the milestone undertakings was the holding of the Philippine Centennial Celebration which was held at Skydome
• A significant financial windfall was realized by KFCO out of this event
• Officers at that time thought of why not have a Filipino community center by the west end area, thus the Kalayaan Cultural Community Centre (KCCC) came into existence as a distinct organization with its incorporation papers and its own Constitution and By-Laws as well as a building 
• Through the passage of time, more Filipino immigrants came to settle in Ontario, as such, Filipino organizations with their Philippine provincial roots and background likewise experienced influx of their own membership, they grew in numbers 
• The various organizations or groups that formed the core membership of KFCO eventually went their own way to take care of their growing membership 
• Today, one could hardly see any trace of any of the former groups that once graced KFCO
• For several years now, the organization, has been hard pressed to look for volunteer members to become officers
• There are potential personalities as well as looking for the “younger age demographics”, unfortunately they are busy with their respective careers, attending to their growing children or apos, others just want to enjoy their retirement and family 
• For quite some time now, KFCO officers have been contemplating on merging with our sister organization, KCCC
• Before, the community was confused about KCCC and KFCO, they though it was one and the same entity since both organizations seem to be undertaking similar events and they see similar faces from the community 
• The current KFCO BOD has formally written a letter of intent on the possibility of merging with KCCC
• KFCO has indicated that whatever is the primary function or activities undertaken by the organization, they can be made part of the programs and activities handled by KCCC within a year which could be very well be handled by a KCCC committee 
• Merging would make more sense for both organizations; it can undertake a harmonized planning of activities and events 
• KFCO members would volunteer and cooperate with KCCC on their undertakings
• Under the referendum item, KFCO is asking its members if they are if favor of the merger of KFCO with KCCC or not
• We need membership approval to be able to continue talks with KCCC in this regard

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