Summer Newsletter 2013 - MANA de imperial Valley

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R ebec c a-T erraz as
Baxt er, President
de Imperial Valley Newsletter
MANA de Imperial
Valley awards $25,000 in
New
scholarships to forty-one local students
Alic ia Arm ent a,
Im m ediat e Past
President
J uanit a Salas,
President Elect
R osy o R am irez,
Sec ret ary
M aria Enriquez -C alder a,
Treas urer
M onic a Lepe -N egret e,
M em bers hip D irect or
M onic a Labrada,
Spec ial Act iv it ies C oord.
R ut h M ont enegro,
C om m unit y Ev ents
H ay dee R odriguez,
Sc holars hip C oord .
Lillian Poz os,
Las Prim eras C oord.
M aria Peinado,
N ews lett er
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday October 18th
Las Primeras Awards Gala &
Scholarship Fundraiser
this issue
MANA Awards Scholarships
Noche de Poesia
Dillards Spring
Fashion Show
Upcoming Events
Congratulations to the 2013 MANA Scholarship Recipients!!
On June 18th, MANA de Imperial Valley held a
ceremony to recognize forty-one students that
received a MANA scholarship. The ceremony was
held at the Board of Supervisor Chambers at the
County Administration Building in El Centro. The
keynote address was offered by the Honorable
Ruth Bermudez-Montenegro.
This year’s
Scholarship Coordinator, Haydee Rodriguez did a
fabulous job coordinating this year’s scholarships
and review of applications. We thank her and all
who assisted with coordinating the Scholarship
Ceremony. A small reception was held after the
ceremony for the recipients and their families. The
scholarship recipients will be attending different
public and private universities including UC
Berkeley, UC Riverside, St. John’s University, Cal
Poly San Luis Obispo, Arizona State, UC San
Diego, CSU San Bernardino, Princeton, UC Los
Angeles and San Diego State University, among
many others.
Thank you to our
Corporate Members
Pioneers Memorial
Healthcare District
El Centro Regional
Medical Center
Dr. Alfredo Negrete
Monica Lepe-Negrete
Esq.
VDC Sol Market
/Home Decor
The MANA Scholarship Awards Ceremony was well attended by the scholarship recipients and their proud families.
Scholarship recipients:
Brawley
Emily Rae Cabanillas
Jackie Hernandez
Allyson Galarte
Dana Beltran
Geraldine Jovel
Neyra Ochoa
Bridgett Nunez
Carolyn Martinez
Amanda Casey
Calexico High School
Joanna Garcia
Vivian Garcia
Alejandrina Ochoa-Benson
Calipatria High School
Carla Barraza
Cynthia Marie Zendejas
Brianna Spence
Alexis Torres
Central Union High School
Elisa Ayon
Briana Cabrera
Alyssa Marie Williams
Dharla Yvette Torres
Alejandra Avila
Dania Munoz
Marlen Lopez
Kristina Buenrostro
Annisa Duron
Holtville High School
Julieta Fernandez
Karina Yolanda Carreno
Stephanie Gutierrez
Blanca Cine-Garcia
Stephanie Silva
Imperial High School
Daniela Chavez
Alondra Chavez
Tiffany Luz Wuence
Southwest High School
Lucy Isabella Sanchez
Celina Cantu
Jaenny Herrera
Elvia Murga-Morales
Celeste Estrada
Vincent Memorial High School
Mariana Gonzalez
Elsa Downs Memorial Nursing
Scholarship
Eva Nayeli Mojica Munoz
Ariana Ramos
Dillards Spring Fashion Show
MANA de Imperial Valley supports the March of Dimes at the Dillards Spring Fashion Show.
Dillard’s Department store at the Imperial Valley Mall
held a Spring Fashion Show in the Children’s
Department on Saturday, March 23rd. Approximately
forty children participated in the event. The local
March of Dimes participated by having local children
who were born premature model some of Dillard’s
Spring fashions and raise awareness about premature
birth. MANA de Imperial Valley was invited to
participate in the event in support of the March of
Dimes and share information on the organization as
well as spread the word about the MANA scholarship.
Thank you to the MANA members that assisted at the
table: Monica Labrada, Rosyo Ramirez, Maria Caldera
and the Honorable Ruth Bermudez Montenegro.
Gabriella Celeste Martinez (left) and Miranda
Montenegro participated in the Fashion Show
modeling casual and formal fashions .
On the left: Monica Labrada, Cheryl Anderson and Rosyo Ramirez.
On the right: Mariano Peinado
Noche de Poesia:
Thank you to Monica Lepe-Negrete and Alfredo Negrete for hosting this year’s Noche de Poesia at
their home. They were excellent hosts and made the evening memorable for all who attended.
The annual event had plenty of fine wine, delicious food and poetry for all who attended.
Attendees also discovered Alfredo Negrete’s barrista qualities when he prepared homemade
cappuccinos. If you were not able to attend poetry night this time around, make sure you don’t
miss it next year. (Photos provided by Maria Peinado and Evelia Jimenez)
Wine, poetry, cappuccinos, and good company made for
a fabulous evening.
MANA de Imperial Valley is a proud supporter of the
House of Hope, a shelter designed for the unique needs of
homeless women and children. Single women and women with
children go to House of Hope to receive services to help them out of
homelessness. A stable environment helps both women and children
thrive and House of Hope's goal is to offer a safe, clean and family
orientated home during their transition. MANA recently donated
$100 to House of Hope to support their efforts.
Member Accomplishments
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Congratulations to MANA President, Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter, who is the new Imperial
Valley Outreach Coordinator for Representative Juan Vargas. The newly relocated El
Centro District office is at 380 N. Eighth St., No. 14.
Upcoming Events/ Announcements

Las Primeras Media Event. MANA will be announcing the 2013 Las Primeras honorees
on Thursday, September 5th. Location to be announced. Don’t miss this event.

Las Primeras Nomination forms are now available! Go to www.ivmana.org to
download the application which is due Friday, August 16th.

Las Primeras Awards Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser, Friday October 18 th.
. of Hope Year-round Wish List:
House
Monetary Donations
Hand Soap, liquid & bar
Bath Towels
Body lotion
Shampoo and conditioner
Women’s deodorant
Toilet paper
Baby Wipes
Bath Towels
Food Items
Wash Cloths
Cleaning
supplies
Napkins
Stamps
Do you have news to share, pictures for the MANA newsletter? Contact
the newsletter editor, Maria Peinado 760-996-0679 or at
[email protected]
MANA, a National Latina Organization, was founded in 1974 as the
Mexican-American Women's National Association. MANA's original
intent was to provide a voice for Mexican-American women at the
national, state and local levels. The organization has since expanded
into a diverse group of Latinas who continue to develop their abilities in
political, social and professional fields. MANA empowers Latinas
through leadership development, community service and advocacy.
Know someone who wants to join
MANA de Imperial Valley or
volunteer?
Membership Dues:
Regular $40 / Full-time Student
$20 /Senior (60+) $20
Corporate $250
Questions, please call Monica LepeNegrete at (760) 353-1102 or email at
[email protected]