Community
Dr. Filippi was
born and raised in Redwood City, California
and has been an active and prominent figure
in the community for over 22 years. Serving
on various city committees, commissions and
civic organizations, Dr. Filippi has demonstrated
a wide array of interests ranging from cultural
activities, historical preservation, and youth
music and health education.
 Three
of his most proud endeavors have been the founding
of the Sequoia High School Alumni Association
in 1985 at the age of 26 (his first year in
private practice), spearheading the historic
replication of Redwood City’s most notable
“Climate Best” land mark welcome
arch in 1994, and the development of 2 enrichment
classes he has taught in the elementary schools.
One of the classes is devoted to music enrichment
and is titled “Let There Be Drums”
and features information, visual aids, and student
participation in the various aspects of drumming.
His other class deals with spinal health and
is called “Straighten Up and Fly Right”.
Students have an opportunity to view x-rays,
spinal models and discuss proper ways of sitting,
standing and sleeping and the negative effects
of bad posture. Both classes emphasize student
participation and interaction.
For his efforts, he has
received many awards and accolades. The following
are a list of civic involvement activities and
awards:
PAST AND PRESENT
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
| 2005 to Present |
Member of the Sequoia High
School Alumni Association’s scholarship
selection review board. |
| 2005 to 2006 |
Was selected for inclusion in a special
book written on the history of Redwood City
by the city’s Archives Committee for
his written research on the city’s
“Climate Best” welcome arch. |
| 2001 to 2002 |
Chairman of the Heritage and Education
Committee (H.E.C.) for the Sequoia High
School Alumni Association (S.H.S.A.A.) |
| 1999 to Present |
Reactivated participation with the Sequoia
High School Alumni Association as an assistant
volunteer to the board of directors. |
| 1998 to 2006 |
Peninsula Celebration Association (P.C.A.)
Foundation Board Member (charged with asset-investment
and funding distribution for the July 4th
celebration activities). |
| 1998 to 2003 |
Founder of “Music is Instrumental
– Banding Together for a Sound Education”.
A program designed to rebuild and support
school music programs in grades 4-8. |
| 1998 to 2001 |
Band leader (owner) and drummer of “Backswing”,
a 17 piece big band. |
| 1995 to Present |
Elementary school tutor and lecturer for
posture, spine and health topics, as well
as certain aspects of music. |
| 1994 to 1995 |
Chairman, Redwood City Civic Cultural
Commission. Click
here to view article - "Filippi Heads
Civic Cultural Commission" |
| 1991 to 1994 |
Founder of “The
Sign of our Times Project”. The
effort to replicate and reintroduce Redwood
City’s beloved welcome arch, “Climate
Best by Government Test”.
Additionally, researched and produced
the history behind the arch and included
it in the published book “Arch Rivals”
by Bernard Winn, housed in the Redwood
City Library Historical Room.
|
| 1990 to 1997 |
Redwood City Civic Cultural Commissioner
(Appointed in May 1990 by Redwood City Council) |
| 1990 to 1992 |
Leader (owner) and drummer of “Jeff
Filippi and His Big Band”, a 17 piece
Big Band. Click
here to view article - "Dr. Drums" |
| 1987 |
Co-founder and participant in the annual
“Drugs Aren’t Fun Run”.
(Proceeds directed for youth drug and alcohol
awareness educational programs.) |
| 1986 |
Chairman of the July 4th Downtown Festival
(P.C.A.). |
| 1985 to 1989 |
Member and Membership Chairman of the
Peninsula Celebration Association Board
of Directors (Organizers of the annual July
4th parade, Miss Redwood City Pageant, festival
and fireworks display.) |
| 1985 |
Team physician for Sequoia High School
football. |
| 1984 to 1987 |
Founder and President of the Sequoia High
School Alumni Association. |
COMMUNITY AWARDS
| 2003 |
Arbor Day Recipient of the
Year. Tree planted with bronze plaque in
honor of contributions to the City of Redwood
City. Given by the Native Daughters of the
Golden West. |
| 2003 |
Purple Patriot Award recipient given by
the Sequoia High School Alumni Association
for continued outstanding efforts in supporting
all aspects of Sequoia High School. |
| 2002 |
Unsung Hero Award recipient given by the
local Inner Service Coordinating Council
for outstanding contributions in the high
school district and city. (Awards presented
by officials from the U.S. Congress, California
State Assembly, San Mateo County and City
of Redwood City.) |
1998 |
Recognition for ongoing support to the
Redwood City Elementary School District’s
Music Program presented by the School Board
of Trustees. |
| 1997 |
Recognition of Distinguished Service to
the City of Redwood City as a Cultural Commissioner. |
| 1995 |
Mayor’s Proclamation honoring outstanding
effort in the drive to replicate the Redwood
City Welcome Arch. |
| 1995 |
Certificate of Appreciation from the County
Board of Supervisors for outstanding leadership
in the community and concern for the heritage
of Redwood City. |
| 1995 |
Special recognition
for effort in the founding of the Sequoia
High School Alumni Association, presented
at the school’s centennial festivities. |
When not in the office…
 Dr.
Filippi is an avid collector of vintage drums
and stereo equipment. Yes, he even has and plays
vinyl LP records and reel to reel tapes. Music
is an important part of his life when not in
the office. He has played and studied drums
since 3rd grade. He has owned and led two 17
piece dance bands over the past 20 years and
is a fan of the 1940’s swing era music
and the 60’s and 70’s era rock music.
In his free time he enjoys playing in both dance
bands and local musicals.
When
not playing music, he enjoys working on and
driving his 1956 Ford Thunderbird classic. “Happiness
truly is T-Birding.”
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