Rose Churma saw out her last day as president of the Filipino Community Center on Friday, wrapping up two years of service that increased activities and programs.

Churma, 62, stepped down her term doesn’t lapse until the end of the month to travel and spend more time with family. "It’s time to move on," she said.

After almost two years at the helm of the FilCom Center in Waipahu, Churma said she will continue to be involved in the community to promote Filipino culture.

In March 2012 Churma succeeded Geminiano "Toy" Arre, who is credited with instituting multiple programs for youth and seniors. Arre will serve as interim president until a new one is selected.

Churma continued that vision to increase activities and programs.

Some of the activities that thrive at the center include regular Zumba classes. A recent Zumbathon to benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan generated $7,000.

The Philippine Nurses Association of Hawaii promotes healthy eating through weekly courses. The center’s grounds are also used for ballroom dancing and classes for escrima, a martial art.

Multiple Filipino community groups use the site for their monthly meetings.

The FilCom’s visibility in the community has increased via social media under Churma’s leadership.

"I hope that continues," she said.

Churma, who oversaw construction of the center as interim executive director, praised her staff and an estimated 200 volunteers for their enthusiasm and hard work. "I’m going to miss the folks I work with," she said.

The center’s co-founder, Roland Casamina, who serves in an advisory role as president emeritus, said Churma has showcased the culture at the center through arts, dance and music. He noted she was instrumental in working with the city to reduce the center’s real property taxes by 25 percent.

Fundraising efforts also have been successful under her leadership. In a newsletter, Churma reported the center realized a modest net profit by the end of 2013, the first time since 2008, due to increased income from user fees and commissions from its ballroom and meeting facilities, fundraising, programs and reduced operating expenses.

Churma said she plans to enjoy extended trips to the Philippines as well as travel to other countries in Southeast Asia such as Cambodia and Vietnam. She also wants to indulge in her other interest: creative writing. She said she looks forward to spending more time with her family: husband Thomas, daughter Grace and two grandchildren, Isaiah and Makana.

"My husband has been really pushing me to slow down and enjoy the flowers, so to speak," Churma said.