An Easter Egg Hunt was held annually at Oregon Ridge Park. At Christmas time, we organized a large caroling group and waded through the snow to bring holiday cheer to the community. The Santacruzan, a traditional Filipino pageant, was first showcased to the Maryland community, with Maria Elena and her sagalas, bedecked with their colorful costumes, parading along York Road in downtown Baltimore.
meetings were held regularly, during which cultural events and get togethers were organized. Our Constitution and By-laws were written, and our first set of officers were elected, which included Ray Magno, Ferdie Rodriguez, Ben Lazaro, Ludy Oteyza, Vangie Ramos, Colonel Ramos, Gus de Leon, Naty de Leon, Toni Grandea, Jim Cinedella, and Real Lyle. The name Katipunan (used by our forefathers in their quest for freedom from Spanish colonization) was a unanimous choice for the organization’s name, not only for its historical significance but also for its strong sentiment of "Filipinoism." The first general meeting was held at the Towson YMCA, and was a standing room only event, attended by hundreds. At this meeting, we proposed our primary goal-to foster the social, cultural, and charitable needs of Filipinos in Maryland. It was at this modest gathering that Katipunan, the Filipino-American Association of Maryland, was born. In 1969, in a small room at the Fil-Am Building on Broadway Street in Baltimore, twenty Filipinos met to discuss the formation of a Filipino-American organization in Maryland.
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