FVSO
Friends
of
Vinh Son
All operating expenses paid by the Board of Directors so 100% of your donation goes
to the children.
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In September the kids go back to school and the nuns tell us the kids are excited about the new school year. During the summer they worked on the farms, the gardens and the bakery. They did a summer cleaning of all the dorms, the kitchens, dining room and other buildings. School will be a welcome change with new challenges for the children and the nuns. Thanks to your generosity the kids will have proper clothing and a full book bag An education is the most valuable gift we can give, it will last a lifetime. They are most grateful for your support.
In July we started our annual fundraising event. We are facing some pretty strong headwinds with inflation, both here and in Vietnam. We recognized this and we increased the Basic Needs Allowance by 10% in June. The farm and agriculture projects you have supported also help offset recent inflation.
On the right is a button you can click to see some of the wonderful art the children send us.
The Childrens Art
Because of your donations the children see the world as bright and promising. Click here to see some of the original art drawn by the kids and some of the artists themselves
Treasurer
E. Ken Tokutomi has been recognized by a number of groups for service in the community and in the region. Honors and memberships include:
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Elected Board Member & Past President 2006 & 2013 of Placer Co. Office of Education
Outstanding Placer County School Board Trustee 2011
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President of the Forgotten Soldier Program, Auburn CA
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One of 18 Extraordinary Asian Pacific American in the U.S. 2011, selected by the
Pacific Citizen, the National Newspaper for the Japanese American Citizen League
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Placer High School Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2011
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Vernon McCann Award 1997 Outstanding Citizen of the Year select by the Auburn Journal
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Placer County Hero for outstanding work in the Co., the Placer Co. Board of Supervisors 2011
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Treasure of Feed the Hungry of Auburn
Selected Placer Co. 4-H All Star 2015 for support of the Gold Co. Fair livestock auction
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Distinguished President Auburn Kiwanis Club 1990 and current member
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Salvation Army Advisory Board of Auburn Past Chairman and current Treasurer
The Blood and Fire Award for Outstanding Service from The Salvation Army in 2014
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Past elected member of the Newcastle Sewer District
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Past& Current member of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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Past member of Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Placer County
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Member of the first graduating classes of Leadership Auburn & Sierra Business Council.
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Member Placer H.S. Athletic Hall of Fame Committee
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Current Treasurer & Past President of the Placer Co. Japanese American Citizens League
Chairman of the 442nd Memorial project located in Roseville Bill Santucci Justice Center