39TH Annual Convention

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39 Annual
Convention
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Promoting Leadership Through Collaboration,
Professional Development, and Mentoring
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NACOPRW 2012 Annual Convention
From the president
40
years of
excellence
1972-2012
November 9, 2012
Welcome to Chicago! We are honored to be the host city for the 39th
Annual Training and Leadership Development Conference of the National
Conference of Puerto Rican Women. This weekend we gather to celebrate our
40th year as an organization dedicated to promoting the Puerto Rican culture
and the mentoring of women in our communities throughout the United States.
This year’s theme, “Promoting Leadership through Collaboration, Professional
Development and Mentoring” engages us in continuing to nurture our partnerships such as the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, Aspira, the Women’s
Museum, Vision 2020, and many others at the national and local levels. These
partnerships help us to advocate and ensure that the issues and needs of our
Women hold the key
community are not only heard but respected and addressed in all aspects of our
to bringing our world
daily lives. Each woman in this organization hopes to uplift the world through her
into greater balance
involvement in Puerto Rican issues as well as in the cities each of us represent.
and bringing back
At times, we encounter moments when we are unsure of how to express our
the respect for all of
concerns about the challenges in our community and how to address them. I believe strongly that as Puerto Rican women, we can speak up and lead by
humanity.
example as well as from the stage. I believe women hold the key to bringing our
world into greater balance and bringing back the respect for all of humanity.
I believe that when we as women join together as sisters, we can accomplish anything. NACOPRW
is our vehicle to lift up our voices and lead each other through the sisterhood of strength and faith.
Our collective power lies in the continued growth of our organization and our dedication to each
other while we commit to our mission and vision. NACOPRW embraces the skills and knowledge
each member brings to the table and that we share with each other in the name of our unique
movement. On behalf of NACOPRW, I want to thank our sponsors, members, and all those individuals that
have assisted the host chapter in making this a memorable and important leadership, training and
growth opportunity. It is my wish that we will engage in a lively learning experience and that our
speakers will contribute to your professional and personal growth.
Thank you for your continued support of our partnership and mission. Everything in life is
possible if we allow ourselves to grow by leap and bounds. Si Se Puede!
Abrazos y Cariño,
Vilma Colom
National President
NACOPRW, Inc.
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Promoting Leadership Through
39
TH
Annual Conven
agenda
Saturday, NovEMBER 10, 2012
8:00 – 10:00 AM
Breakfast/Keynote Speaker Introduction
Lourdes Hernandez
Sponsored by: Exelon Corporation
Friday, November 9, 2012
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Milly
Santiago
Sponsored by:
• 10th Ward Alderman, John A. Pope
• A ARP, Illinois
• Ann Sather’s Restaurant/44th Ward Alderman, Thomas Tunney
• Chicago Board of Elections
• Hispanic City Council members
• Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant
• Lazo’s Tacos
6:45 PM
Welcome Remarks – Vilma Colom, President,
National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, Inc.
Ray Suarez, Vice Mayor, City of Chicago
Toni Preckwinkle, President, Cook County Board
7:00 PM
Toni
Preckwinkle
Entertainment: Las BomPleneras, Women’s Bomba and Plena Ensemble
Mikey Oquendo, Comedian
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*9:00 – 10:00 AM
Aspira Student Workshop
Speaker: Sergio Fernandez, President, Hispanic Alliance of
Career Enhancement (HACE)
“Building Networking and Branding Skills “
Concurrent Workshops:
*10:00 – 11:00 AM
Speaker: Kendall Hartenstine, Talent Acquisition/Human
Resources Professional, Allstate Insurance
“Learning the Importance of Internships and Job Search
Techniques”
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Keynote Speaker - Bob Gallo, Illinois State Director, AARP
7:30 – 8:30 PM
Lourdes
Hernandez
Keynote Speaker - Amy Best, Senior Vice President
and Chief Human Resources Officer, Exelon
Corporation
“Women in Leadership in the Corporate and
Amy Best
Non-Profit Sectors”
City Hall, City Council Chamber
121 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL
Reception with Mistress of Ceremonies,
Milliy Santiago, Illinois Governor’s Office
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Women in Business
Speakers: Hedy M. Ratner, CEO, Chicago Women’s
Business Development Center
Virginia Oviedo, McDonald’s Owner and Member of
McDonald’s Hispanic Operators Association
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Hedy M.
Ratner
Women’s Health and Wellness: Developing Your
Check List and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Speakers: Mark Loafman, M.D. and Adianez Albelo,
M.D.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Norwegian Hospital, Mark
Loafman, M.D.
Chicago, IL
Collaboration, Professional Development, and Mentoring
F or more detailed information on the
speakers biographies go to pages 22-24.
tion
Courtyard by Marriott - Magnificent Mile • 165 East Ontario • Chicago, Illinois 60611
10:00 -11:00 AM
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Social Media & Branding Your Business
Speaker: Elisa All, Founder, 30 Second Mom
Elections
Elisa All
Concurrent Workshops:
*11:05 AM – 12 PM
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Reception - Courtyard Marriott, Magnificent Mile, Lobby
Swearing in of New Officers - Judge Gloria Chevere
Speaker: Eric Roberts, Cook County Sheriff’s Youth Services Dept.
“The Positive and Negative of Social Media”
6:00 PM
11:05 AM – 12 PM
Cuatro Concert
Sponsored by: Exelon Corporation
Harris Theater, 205 E Randolph Dr., Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
Building Your Leadership Capacity/Communicating Your Message
Speaker: Jo Ann Trapi, Cook County Department of Women’s
Issues and Human Rights
Depart to Harris Theater
7:00 – 10:30 PM
11:05 AM – 12 PM
Great with Money: Thinking Your Way to
Financial Prosperity Speaker: Ellen Rogin, CPA, Certified Financial
Planner and Author
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Ellen Rogin
11:05 AM – 12 PM
Puerto Rican Women: Political and Social Challenges
Speaker: Margaret Power, Professor of History, Illinois Institute of
Technology, Chicago, IL
12:00 – 1:45 PM
Leadership Luncheon and Awards sponsored by Hispanic
Elected Officials
Mistress of Ceremonies - Ana Belaval, Reporter, WGN Morning News
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Samuel Betances, Senior Diversity
Consultant, Souder, Betances & Associates, Inc.
Dr. Rosita Lopez, Associate, Souder, Betances & Associates Inc.:
“Latina Leadership Agenda & the Importance of Mentoring”
Breakfast
Sponsored by: McDonald’s Corporation
9:00 AM
NACOPRW National Board Meeting
Speakers: Dr. Anaida Colon-Muniz,
Past National President, NACOPRW
and Associate Professor of Education,
Chapman University, Orange, California
Carmen Delgado Votaw, Past National
President, NACOPRW and Visionary
Delegate, Vision 2020
“NACOPRW’s Viability: Future Steps”
Dr. Anaida
Carmen
Colon-Muniz Delgado
Votaw
11:00 AM
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Advocacy and Leadership
Panelists:
• Carmenza Millan, Associate State
Director, AARP
• Colleen Connell, Executive Director
ACLU
• Anna Rosario, President, NACOPRW,
Washington D.C. Metro Chapter
8:00 A.M.
2013 Conference Planning Meeting
12:00 PM
Carmenza
Millan
Anna Rosario
Working Lunch
Conference feedback, survey review and transition of newly
elected officers
2:00 PM
Conference Closure
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62706
Pat Quinn
GOVERNOR
November 9-11, 2012
National Conference of Puerto Rican Women
1220 L Street, NW, Suite 100-177
Washington, D.C. 2005
Greetings!
As Governor of the State of Illinois, I am pleased to welcome everyone gathered for the 39th
annual leadership training convention and awards banquet, “Promoting Leadership through Collaboration,
Development, and Mentoring” hosted by the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women.
I commend the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women (NACOPRW) for your dedication
to promoting the civic and cultural participation of Puerto Rican and other Latina women in their
economic, social and political life in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as for working to preserve
your cultural heritage.
Through their involvement in NACOPRW, countless women have enjoyed enhanced success as a
result of the opportunities made available by your organization for educational workshops, training and
development seminars, and networking. Most importantly, your organization helps to cultivate the next
generation of leaders among young Puerto Rican women by encouraging them to reach for the highest
levels of success with courage, humility, and integrity.
Everyone in the Land of Lincoln deserves an equal chance to achieve success in their lives. I
know that the NACOPRW is committed to this same goal, and I thank you for your continued
commitment to the advancement of Illinois women.
On behalf of the people of Illinois, I offer my best wishes to everyone in attendance for an
enjoyable and memorable event.
Sincerely,
Pat Quinn
Governor
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i
history
n 1972, a group of Puerto Rican
women met in Washington, DC
and made the commitment to
support women’s rights and
promote the equal participation of
Puerto Rican and other Latina women
in the economic, social, and political life
of the United States. This historic moment marked the birth of the National
Conference of Puerto Rican Women
(NACOPRW). The founding members
of NACOPRW were: Aida Berio; Ledia
Bernal,Rafael A Diaz, Lila Domingue,
Adrienne Dominguez, Ileana Herrell, Isabel Lee, Argelia León, Carmen
Maymi, Lourdes Miranda, Carmen
Monroe, Leonor Muñoz, Dora Strope,
Mayda ColóN Saknis, Dorcas Vancil,
and Paquita Vivó.
The National Conference of Puerto
Rican Women, Inc. (NACOPRW) is a
national organization with chapters in
various cities. We are the only national
organization of Puerto Rican women in
the United States dedicated to promoting the civic and cultural participation of
Puerto Rican women and other Latinas
in the economic, social and political life
in the United States and Puerto
Rico. NACOPRW provides opportunities for advancement
to its members through
training seminars, education workshops, forums, information dissemination and
networking. It also provides
scholarships to Hispanic
individuals at the national
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and local levels. The main education
and networking vehicle is the annual
conference, which includes the annual
meeting, election of officers and a plenary session, where members ratify the
newly elected officers and conference
resolutions. The organization coalesces
with other women’s groups and national Hispanic organizations, therefore
extending its visibility and outreach
throughout the United States and Puerto
Rico. Through its website, NACOPRW
keeps its membership and friends informed on issues affecting Puerto Rican
and other Hispanic women and the
Hispanic community as a whole.
This year, we are excited to celebrate NACOPRW’s 40th year with
members and friends from across the
country at our 39th Annual Leadership Training Conference. The National
Conference is a time to come together,
refine our skills and renew our energies as NACOPRW leaders. We will
strengthen our alliances and continue to
form partnerships with such groups as
the National Women’s History Museum,
Aspira, Vision 2020, and the National
Hispanic Leadership Agenda in order
to collaborate and promote our mission.
As dedicated women of Puerto Rican
and Latin American communities, we
serve one another in areas of education, community service, mentoring of
our youth, and the enrichment of life
through friendships and cultural events.
We aspire to become a resource and
partner in the enrichment of community
involvement; to help in realizing personal dreams; to create extended families
through working together for the common good and to provide opportunities
for new friendships with shared common roots.
Over the years, chapters have been
chartered and history made throughout
the United States. Below are the names
of the women who have served as
National Presidents and continue to
contribute to our legacy throughout the
various cities they reside. We honor their
legacy and support them as they continue to contribute to causes close to their
hearts and the Puerto Rican community.
NACOPRW NATIONAL PRESIDENTS
2012 -
Vilma Colom, Northern Illinois
2010-2011
Vivian Ortiz, Philadelphia
2009
Ada Nivia Lopez, Chicago
2007-2008
Dr. Anaida Colón-Muñiz, Southern, CA
2005-2006
Iris Violeta Colón-Torres, Philadelphia
2004
Dr. Nilsa Olivero, New York
2002-2003
Maria E. Mills-Torres, Philadelphia
2000-2001
Vanny Marrero, Northern Virginia
1999
Ivonne Cervoni, Tri-County Maryland
1997-1998
Lisa Torres, Philadelphia
1995-1996
Lydia Sosa, Miami
1993-1994
Edna Banchs Laverdi, Northern Virginia
1990-1992
Ana Fontana, Long Island, NY
1990 (Jan-Jul) Ivette Torres, Washington, DC
1989
Rosamelia de la Rocha, N. Virginia
1987-1988
Noemi Santana, New York, NY
1984 -1986
Alicia S. Baró, Miami
1983
Gladys Zeda, Washington, DC
1981-1982
Maria Jimenez Van Hoy, Boston
1979-1980
Angela Cabrera, New York
1977-1978
Carmen Delgado Votaw, Wash, DC
1976
Lourdes Miranda, Washington, DC
1974-1975
Paquita Vivó, Washington, DC
1973
Lourdes Miranda, Washington, DC
ASPIRA Inc. of Illinois is proud to be a partner of the
National Conference of Puerto Rican Women.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Staff, Students and Parents, congratulations
on your 39TH Annual Leadership training Conference.
“You cannot live a lukewarm life... you have to live a life with passion” —Dr. Antonia Pantoja
Illinois 20th District State Senator
Iris Y. Martinez
Salutes the
NACOPRW on their 39th Annual
Conference!
2845 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-0720
Email: [email protected]
www.senatoririsymartinez.com
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2012
10
awards
President’s
Orgullo
Award
President’s
Orgullo
Award
Mariaelisa Laracuente
Quetcy Lozada
On the occasion of NACOPRW’s 40th Annual Convention,
the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women is honored
to bestow on Mariaelisa Laracuente the President’s Orgullo
Award for her commitment and dedication to NACOPRW.
Mariaelisa’s professional career includes positions as
Spanish Teacher at several universities as well as qualified
ESL teacher for elementary school students. The Chicago
Public Schools honored Mariaelisa with the Appreciation
Award for Outstanding Teaching Service in l990 and
again at her retirement in l994.
Mariaelisa has made a second career of serving our
community. She began by becoming a resource person
for Hispanics having difficulties with English, often being
called upon to assist in translations, court cases, and finding employment opportunities for those in need. Later,
the Honorable Lorraine Morton, Mayor of Evanston,
appointed Mariaelisa to serve on the local Arts Council.
In 2004, for community activism, Mariaelisa was designated
by The Rican magazine, edited by Mr. Toni Quintana,
as “Woman of the Year.” For the past 16 years, Mariaelisa
has been a volunteer at Evanston Hospital, where she
has received several ‘CARE Awards’ from patients for
her dedication and service.
By far Mariaelisa’s greatest joy has been the opportunity
for community involvement and Hispanic issues advocacy
through the activities of NACOPRW. In 2001, Mariaelisa
founded the Northern Illinois Chapter of NACOPRW.
In a resolution, Cook County Board of Commissioners
President John H. Stroger proclaimed July 21, 2002 as “
Northern Illinois Chapter of NACOPRW Day.”. For the
past 5 years, Mariaelisa has worked tirelessly to raise
funds for the JEWELS OF NACOPRW program, as well
as sell ads for NACOPRW’s yearly Journal. Mariaelisa has
also served on NACOPRW’s Awards Committee, this year
serving as committee chair.
Maria Elisa Laracuente is from Sabana Grande, PR,
and has resided in Evanston, IL for the past 52 years with
her husband, K. John Ast.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Quetcy is
our younger generation in action. She is involved in many
community programs throughout the city. Her dedication
and commitment to her community and to NACOPRW
earned her a reputation of being a responsible and a
hardworking young woman. Her young stylus and leadership prove that she has truly embraced the mission and
vision of NACOPRW. Through her collaborations and
personal efforts she raised thousands of dollars on the
local and national level for the organization.
Quetcy is one of the few young Puerto Rican women
working at City Council. She is currently the Chief of Staff
for the only Puerto Rican Councilwoman in Philadelphia.
In her administration the Philadelphia Chapter is actively
involved in educating and bringing awareness to women,
young and old, to exercise their right to vote and become
active participants in their local government. Quetcy
maintains the Chapter very active in volunteerism, and
community activism; as a result the community recognizes
that NACOPRW has a presence and is a strong force
in the Philadelphia area. Quetcy raised thousands of
dollars for the chapter’s Odessa scholarship awards to
help educate our Latina youths as well as procuring the
largest sponsor at the National Convention of 2011 in
San Juan Puerto Rico.
Quetcy describes her personal and professional
experience working with the Latino community as incredibly gratifying and eye opening. Quetcy’s exceptional
accomplishments and outstanding service to NACOPRW
have proven that she is clearly a role model for our young
women and future leaders.
Outstanding
Service to the
Community Award
Outstanding
Service to
NACOPRW Award
Vivian Ortiz
Carmen Teresa Bonilla
Vivian Ortiz was born and raised in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. Over the years she has been involved with
numerous community and civic organizations. Vivian’s
dedication & commitment to her community and to
NACOPRW earned her a reputation of being fair, honest
and hardworking.
Vivian is a strong advocate for the Latino Community.
Her volunteerism with the Cancer Awareness Programs
is extensive. Not only volunteering with the American
Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen Latinas Unidas
for the last several years, Vivian has formed a team and
recruited members to raise funds for the organization to
provide our Latinas in need of help and she continues
to educate and support others in the same situation.
Vivian is the perfect example of the Puerto Rican
Woman. She is a visible role model for our young girls;
she is vibrant, active and committed to the communities
of Philadelphia. The American Cancer Society has
recognized Vivian for volunteerism with their Breast Cancer awareness programs. At her place of employment,
she was a force in the project, “Build a Playground” in
North Philadelphia. With the American Heart Association
“Go Red Latina” program, she spearheaded awareness
programs. With Talking about Curing Autism (TACA) she
has been visiting an autistic child on a weekly basis for
over 5 years. With Council of Spanish Speaking Organization (Concilio) Vivian volunteered in their committees to
celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary of being
the first Puerto Rican organization in Philadelphia.
We thank you Vivian, for your extraordinary accomplishments and exemplary service to the Latino
Community.
For the past fourteen years, Carmen has been a very active
member of NACOPRW. Carmen was involved with the
Philadelphia Chapter of NACOPRW since 1998, was Vice
President from 2000 – 2004 and President from 2004 – 2008,
and was Assistant Second Vice President for the National in
2011 and was recently elected 2nd Vice President for
NACOPRW National Board. Currently she serves as the
Delegate for the Philadelphia Chapter at the National Board.
Ms. Bonilla has been a Realtor for the last seven years and
currently works for RE/MAX Affiliates N. E. Previous to that she
was a Program Developer and Managed a Task Force for the
Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation
in Center City. Ms. Bonilla teaches at Congresso “the Role
of a Realtor” for First Time Home Buyers.
Carmen received the Philadelphia Chapter 2004 ODESSA
Award, the 2007 Coldwell Banker Hearthside Rising Star and
2008 Hall of Fame Award for the National Association of Real
Estate Professional (NAHREP).
Carmen’s professional affiliations include the Latino Leadership Alliance of Bucks County (LLABC), Latino Partnership
Initiative (LPI), the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino
Affairs (GACLA), the Pennsylvania Statewide Latino Coalition (PSLC) the Hispanic Leadership Development Program
(HLDP) of United Way, and Taller Puertorriqueño Inc.(TPI),
a North Philadelphia cultural arts organization. Carmen is also
very active in the National Association of Real Estate (NAR),
ºmember of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR)
Bucks County Association of Realtors (BCAR), and the National
Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).
Carmen moved from New York to Bucks County in 1995
where she lived for fifteen years. She now resides in Philadelphia bringing her closer to her community.
She attended St. Francis College where she got her Bachelor
of Arts Degree in Business. She is the proud mother of a son
Patrick and a daughter Cathyann and “Nanny” to Tara Devon.
Her heart has always been with the Latino Community and
has been involved in all aspects giving and volunteering her
free time to her community in Philadelphia and Bucks County.
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2012
awards
Continued
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Woman of
Achievement
Award
President’s
Orgullo
Award
Hilda Frontany
Iris Violeta Colón-Torres
Hilda Frontany’s parents migrated from Puerto Rico
and taught Hilda at a very early age to be involved and
outspoken. By 1970, Hilda was immersed in political and
community organizing. She co-founded the Lakeview
Latin American Coalition and the Universidad Popular,
Mujeres Latinas en Accion and H.A.S. (Healthcare Alternative Systems). As a board of directors member for the
Hispanic Institute of Law Enforcement, she was instrumental
in the appointment of the first Latino police superintendent
in Chicago and joined the delegation at the first International Women’s Year Conference in Mexico.
Her energy, commitment and creativity made her a
valuable member of many organizations such as the
Black-Latino Coalition for Progressive Politics, El Hogar
del Nino Day Care and the Northwest Voter Registration
Project. Hilda was part of the history-making election of
U.S. Senator Carol Mosely-Braun and a year later joined
her staff. She helped elect State Senator Iris Martinez
as the first Latina ever to serve on the State Senate. Hilda
currently works at the State of Illinois Department of
Human Services. She served as secretary of the committee
that worked to elect a representative from Chicago to give
voice to Ecuadorian migrants in the Constituent Assembly of Rafael Correa’s government. Hilda has received
numerous awards for social and/or political activism and
community service. Hilda was honored by the Combined
Law Enforcement Hispanic Heritage Committee with the
Community Service Award, the Latina Woman of the Year
award from Universidad Popular, and the award for
“Outstanding Service and Continuous Contributions to
the Success of the Community” from United Cooks of
Humboldt Park. Together with her church and the Hilda
Northwest Neighborhood Federation, she joined over
250,000 people in the Capitol Mall to remind the
President to keep the promise of immigration reform.
She raised six children and is a proud grandmother of
17 children.
Iris Violeta Colón-Torres was born and raised in Ponce,
Puerto Rico. La Playa, a community called La Señorial,
where Puerto Rican culture is celebrated with pride.
Her thinking skills were defined by three strong women,
her grandmother, mother and aunt. These puertorriqeñas taught her all she needed to know about who she is.
Professionally her life is extensive: teacher, paralegal,
performing artist, translator and interpreter. For over
thirty years, her efforts have been directed in advocating
for battered women and children. Iris Violeta, a published
poet in major anthologies, is well known as an author,
writer, journalist and columnist.
As a community activist she has served as a member
of numerous organizations such as, the Pennsylvania
Hispanic Journalists & Writers Association, Criminal
Justice Commission, the National Congress for Puerto
Rican Rights, Hispanic Media Coalition, the Professional
Women of America and many more. Currently she is
the Chairperson on Hispanic Affairs on 6ABC’s WPVI-TV
Community Advisory Board.
Her list of accomplishments and awards are extensive.
Most recently, she was celebrated as hero of the month
by El Zol Radio in Philadelphia and received Concilio’s
Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her
exceptional lifelong service to the Latino community.
Although Iris is celebrating her retirement after 24 years
of service at the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia,
she continues to contribute and challenge our community
to do more for those who are just beginning.
Iris is long time member of NACOPRW, serving as
National President and President of the Philadelphia
Chapter.
Chapter of
Excellence
Award
Lifetime
Achievement
Award
Northern Illinois
Laura C. Almodovar-Sole
Darma Castro-Paden
The Northern Illinois (IL) Chapter of NACOPRW was
founded in 2001 by Mariaelisa Laracuente. During the
past few years, outstanding growth and leadership has
occurred within the Chapter. 17 new members joined
since 2010. Northern IL hosted the National Quarterly
Meeting in 2010, which included a Friday evening
reception recognizing Trailblazers in our community and
an Awards Luncheon Saturday honoring those who make
a difference. Chapter President Vilma Colom, with the
help of members, has formed partnerships with AARP,
Aerosoles, Walmart, Lancomb, Exelon, Allstate,
McDonald’s, local businesses, public officials, and
others to benefit NACOPRW. Members of the Northern IL
Chapter have worked extremely hard as the Host
Committee in collaboration with members from across
the country to prepare and finalize all the details for the
2012 NACOPRW National Convention.
To further their mission, Northern IL formed partnerships with Girls on the Run and the StepUp Women’s
Network. In June 2012, Northern IL held a fundraising
brunch featuring speakers from StepUp. Additionally,
members presided over the dignitaries at this year’s
Puerto Rican parade. Vilma Colom is working with two
Latino Cook County Commissioners and their coworkers
in forming the first-ever Cook County Employees
Association to assure equal access for Latinos in our
county. Finally, the Northern IL Chapter has a longstanding partnership with Casa Central, the largest Hispanic
Social Service Agency in the Midwest, this year
distributing roses and well wishes to the senior citizens
on Mother’s Day. They’ve done similar events for Father’s
Day. The dedicated women of the Northern IL Chapter
are proud to serve one another and their communities,
while striving to promote sisterhood and connections
through working together for the common good.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Darma
Castro-Paden and Laura Almodovar-Sole for their commitment to the mission and goals of NACOPRW. During
the spring of 1997, Darma and Laura gathered a small
group of Puerto Rican women with the common interest
of starting a bilingual chapter of NACOPRW in Southern
California. In 1998, that reality was achieved when they
became co-founders of the only NACOPRW chapter on
the West Coast.
Darma Castro-Paden is from Utuado, Puerto Rico.
A certified career coach and job developer, Darma works
at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, CA. Darma has a
degree from California State University, Fullerton, and
has also worked as a park director, school teacher, social
worker, and probation officer. Darma is currently serving
her fourth term as President of NACOPRW’s SoCal
Chapter and focuses her time on helping young Hispanic
girls and women achieve their dreams through mentoring,
education and community involvement. She volunteers
with “Project Sisters,” a rape hotline in Los Angeles County
and the Mujer A Mujersita yearly youth event. Darma’s
passion is working with youth with disabilities and providing them with hope and opportunities.
Laura Almodovar-Sole was born in Santurce, PR. After
completing a BA in Psychology from the University of PR
and an MA in Clinical-Community Psychology from CA
State University, she returned to PR to work as a licensed
psychologist. For the last 19 years, she has worked as a
professor/counselor at Fullerton College and is currently
serving her second term in the Faculty Senate. Laura was
the first President of NACOPRW-SoCal Chapter in 1999
and has remained very involved since then. Under her
leadership, she began the traditional “Parrandas Navideñas” (1999), an annual Mentoring Event (2004) and a Youth
Group (2000). Laura is very active with the Children’s
Theater at Arroyo Vista Elementary School; the Band &
Color Guard Boosters at Santa Margarita Catholic High
School; the Komen Foundation; and Meals on Wheels.
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The members and friends of the Chicago Chapter of National Conference
The members and friends of the Chicago Chapter of National Conference
of Puerto Rican Women join our NACOPRW sisters from across the
of Puerto Rican Women join our NACOPRW sisters from across the councountry in celebrating our 2012 Annual Conference in our great city.
try in celebrating our 2012 Annual Conference in our great city. With pasWith passion, we foster the mission of NACOPRW and join you,
sion, we foster the mission of NACOPRW and join you, to collectively deto collectively define a National Agenda that ensures Puerto Rican
fine a National Agenda that ensures Puerto Rican Women and Girls have
Women and Girls have opportunities to achieve their full potential.
opportunities to achieve their full potential.
Los miembros
miembros yyamigas
Chicago
se unen
a sus
hermanas
en
Los
amigasde
deNACOPRW
NACOPRW
Chicago
se unen
a sus
hermanas
celebración
de de
la Conferencia
Anual
del 2012
en nuestra
gran gran
cuidad.
en
celebración
la Conferencia
Anual
del 2012
en nuestra
cuidad.
Con
pasión,
nos
unimos
para
juntas
promover
la
misión
de
NACOPRW
y
Con pasión, nos unimos para juntas promover la misión de NACOPRW
una
agenda
nacional
queque
asegure
oportunidades
para que
mujeydefinir
definir
una
agenda
nacional
asegure
oportunidades
paralas
que
las
res
y
niñas
Puertorriqueñas
puedan
logar
su
potencial.
Felicidades
a
tomujeres y niñas Puertorriqueñas puedan logar su potencial. Felicidades
mientras
honramos
nuestra
misiónmisión
y visión.
adas
todas
mientras
honramos
nuestra
y visión.
CHICAGO CHAPTER
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LOGAN SQUARE AUDITORIUM
Salutes NACOPRW in its 2012 Annual Conference
2539 N. Kedzie Blvd – Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-6179
A fully equipped venue
For all types of events
“Best All-Ages Venue in Chicago”
Rated by the Chicago Reader
Full liquor bar
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The INDIANA CHAPTER Congratulates
The Indiana Chapter congratulates the
NATIONAL celebrating it’s
40th Anniversary!!!
As they celebrate their 40th Anniversary!
Muchas Felicidades!!
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The
Northern llinois chapter CONGRATULATES
NACOPRW 40 Ann versary!
ON IT’S
YEAR
MULTILINGUAL
EXTROVERT
ATHLETE
AMERICAN
VEGETARIAN
MIDDLE CLASS
GEN X
“building a colorful diverse future
through mentorship and leadership”
COLLEGE
PARENT
VOLUNTEER
GRADUATE
SENIOR
GENIUS
VETERAN
ARTIST
To learn more
on how we can assist
in your future, or to get
more information about
our chapter contact
Vilma Colom at
773.405.3535
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“Promoting Leadership through
Collaboration, Professional Development
and Mentoring”
The Philadelphia Chapter congratulates
NACOPRW on their
39th Annual Convention
Thank You to the Windy City of Chicago
for being our host!
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Salutes and Supports
NACOPRW’s 39th Annual Convention
In Chicago, Illinois
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NACOPRW
New York- Manhattan Chapter
Proudly celebrates
40 years of strength and pride
with the National Conference of
Puerto Rican Women!
Michelle Centeno, President
Sandra Rivera, 1st Vice President
Annette Hernandez, 2nd Vice President
Julie Reyes, Recording Secretary
Delores Roque, Treasurer
Aisha Ahmed, Delegate
Maria Roman, Delegate
Julia R. Jorge, Proxy Delegate
Melissa del Valle Ortiz, Proxy Delegate
Maria T. Centeno, Ad HOC President Emeritus
NACOPRW, NY- Manhattan Chapter
P.O. Box 469, Lenox Hill Station
New York, NY 10021
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nacoprwNY.org
Derick Centeno, Webmaster
The NY-‐Manhattan Chapter would like to take a moment to remember Alice Cardona for her tireless commitment to the Latina community. In her memory, we will be launching the Alice Cardona Cancer Prevention & Awareness Campaign as part of our 2013 activities. 20
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speakers
2012
Amy Best,
Senior Vice
President and
Chief Human
Resources
Officer, Exelon
Corporation
Hedy M. Ratner, CEO,
Chicago Women’s Business
Development Center
KEYNOTE
Saturday,
November 10,
2012
9:00 – 9:45 AM
“Women in
Leadership in the
Corporate and
Non-Profit
Sectors”
Best became the CHRO upon
close of the Exelon-Constellation
merger in March 2012. She is
responsible for developing, organizing, implementing,
directing and evaluating Exelon’s HR function and
performance. She participates in the development
and implementation of Exelon’s plans and programs
as a strategic member of the executive team. Best
leads post-merger integration work including staffing and selection of 25% of Exelon positions, the
development of the employee benefit platform, total
compensation program alignment, and integration
of Diversity, Talent Management and Succession
processes.
Best received her BA degree from the University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and her MSIR
from Loyola University Chicago. Best attended the
Strategic Human Resource Management Executive
Education Program at Harvard University, and Leading
Women Executives leadership Program. Best is on
the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Greater
Chicago and Northwest Indiana. She also serves as
Vice President of Lyons Township High School Parent
Teacher Council.
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Hedy M. Ratner is Co-Founder & Co-President of the
Women’s Business Development Center, the largest,
oldest and most comprehensive and successful women’s
business assistance center in the U.S. An advocate
and activist for women’s issues for the past 35 years,
Hedy was appointed by President Clinton to the National
Women’s Business Council; she helped to advocate for
and create and was appointed by Illinois Governors Edgar
and Ryan to the Illinois Women’s Business Ownership
Council and the Governor’s Commission on the Status
of Women in Illinois and by Governor Blagojevich to the
Illinois Labor Advisory Board and the Business Enterprise
Program Council.
Hedy was appointed as Co-Chairperson of the Women’s
Health Task Force by Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. She
is also a board member of the Chicagoland Chamber of
Commerce and the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau. She is a founding member of the Alliance of Minority
and Female Contractors Association and a
member of The Chicago
Network.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Women in Business
Saturday,
November 10,
2012
10:00 – 11:00
AM
Social Media &
Branding Your
Business
Elisa All,
Founder,
30Second Mom
Elisa All is founder of 30Second Mobile, a new-media
company redefining content, conversations and connections for mobile platforms. The first brand launched
by 30Second Mobile is 30Second Mom(www.30second
mom.com), a stream-based website, iPhone and Android
app tied into the leading social networks that provide
moms with helpful tips - each in about 30 seconds or less
- delivered to their smartphones, tablets or computers.
The company was selected as one of the “5 Hottest Startups in Chicago” by The Digital Collective, and nominated
for “Mobile App of the Year” and “Tech Woman of the
Year” by the Chicago-based Moxie Awards.
Previously, Elisa founded iParenting Media, a leading
multimedia publishing company and digital hub for parents that was acquired by the Walt Disney Company. What
began as a single website devoted to expectant mothers
grew to become one of the most-respected dot-coms
for parents. As president, Elisa led the company to be
recognized as “Best of the Web” by Newsweek, US News
& World Report and The London Times, among others.
A mother of three, Elisa earned her Bachelor’s degree
in Communications from the University of WisconsinMadison, and her Master’s degree in Journalism from
Northwestern University’s Medill School. Elisa is a
member of Northwestern’s Council of 100, a mentoring
organization composed of NU’s leading women alumni.
Ellen Rogin, CPA, Certified
Financial Planner and Author
Ellen Rogin, CPA, CFP® and Abundance Activist® is
a nationally-known expert on living a life of success
and prosperity. Ellen shows people how to be great
with money. She has over 20 years of success as an
entrepreneur in the financial services industry and is
co-author of Great with Money: The Women’s Guide
to Prosperity. She is Director of Financial Planning,
Strategy and Marketing at Metropolitan Capital Bank
in Chicago and serves on the board of the Chicago
Finance Exchange.
Ellen’s television appearances include ABC News
in Chicago and PBS Chicago Tonight; she’s been quoted
in a wide range of national and local publications
including Money Magazine, Business Week, Ladies’
Home Journal, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times,
Crain’s Chicago Business and Mademoiselle. Ellen
has enhanced her views of money and life through her
regular practice of meditation and yoga as well as her
studies of feng shui. She lives in the suburbs of Chicago
with her husband Steven, her children Benjy and Amy
and her very large golden-doodle Ruby.
Saturday,
November 10,
2012
11:05 AM – 12 PM
Great with Money:
Thinking Your Way
to Financial
Prosperity
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speakers
2012
Dr. Samuel
Betances,
Senior Diversity
Consultant, and
Dr. Rosita
Lopez, Associate,
Sounder,
Betances &
Associates, Inc.
KEYNOTE
Saturday,
November 10, 2012
12:00 – 1:45 PM
“Latina Leadership
Agenda & the
Importance of
Mentoring”
As a biracial, bicultural, and
bilingual citizen of the world,
Dr. Betances has worked in all
fifty states, all six U.S. territories and in various countries
including Japan, Korea, Germany
and Mexico. He inspires willing learners to aim high,
reject rejection and embrace themselves and each
other as powerful team members working toward a
more prosperous future. With strong spiritual convictions and a passion for reading, Dr. Samuel Betances
has taken the hard lessons from the mean streets of
life and reshaped them into his personal vision. He
embarked on a journey from dropping out of school to
a Doctorate from Harvard University. Today, America’s
foremost communicator on the challenge of casting
away barriers to success is an honored Professor
Emeritus, a consultant to U.S. Presidents, CEOs, managers, community groups, clergy members, educators,
and a role model for youth. His success at bringing
cultures together has earned him many awards. Much
more than a lecturer, Dr. Betances works to help others learn the importance of pulling cultures together
as a way of bringing America back to the top in education, business, and society in general. As he puts it,
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“Our mission is to make America stronger, healthier
and freer than when we found her.”
Dr. Rosita Lopez is a Professor and previous faculty
chair of the Department of Educational Administration
and School Business Management, Department of
Leadership and Educational Policy Studies, at Northern
Illinois University (NIU) in DeKalb, Illinois. She has been
recognized with full honor and distinction in the International Who’s Who of Professionals. Dr. Lopez received
her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of
Illinois. She received her Master’s degree from NationalLouis University in Evanston, Illinois and completed her
Doctoral degree from Northern Illinois University.
Colleen K. Connell,
Executive Director, ACLU
In January 2001, Colleen Connell became the first
female attorney to lead the American Civil Liberties
Union of Illinois, an organization Ms. Connell joined
in 1984. Prior to becoming the Executive Director,
Ms. Connell served as the ACLU’s Associate Legal
Director and Director of the Reproductive Rights
Project. In that capacity, she directed the organization’s
litigation efforts involving constitutional rights
of privacy and protecting the rights of Illinois citizens
to make decisions concerning reproductive matters
and child-bearing, without undue governmental restriction. A native of North Dakota, she graduated from
North Dakota State University
and the University of Iowa
School of Law.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Advocacy and Leadership
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Siempre es Bueno Recordar de Donde Vienen
y a Donde Van
Nunca Pierde sus Raices Puerto Riqueña.
Saludos a NACOPRW de
Luis Arroyo
State Representative - 3rd District
4909 W Fullerton, Chicago, IL
RepArroyo.com 773/637-2000 [email protected]
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upcoming
events
Open HOuse CHiCagO – HumbOldt park
saturday & sunday, OCtOber 13-14, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free
Have you ever walked by the old “castle-like” building the
corner of Division Street and Sacramento and thought, I
wonder what that is or what’s inside?
Now you can. In partnership with the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago you will have
a “behind the scenes” tour of this architecturally ornate
building. The restored Humboldt Park Stables now houses the Institute for Puerto Rican Arts & Culture (IPRAC),
including an important collection of Puerto Rican artwork
by local and international artists. Come view the former
office of renowned landscape architect Jens Jensen and
learn how IPRAC is a place where preservation truly
meets inspiration.
puertO riCan Writers COnFerenCe OF CHiCagO
Friday, OCtOber 5tH at 4 p.m.
saturday, OCtOber 6tH at 11 a.m.
By Invitation only
Puerto Rican writers of Chicago gather to address the
challenges and possibilities of their literary creativity.
navi-arts
saturday & sunday, deCember 1-2, 2012
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free
A two-day celebration and Christmas market featuring
local artists and artisans as well as traditional Puerto
Rican delicacies. Buy your coquito and order traditional
Puerto Rican pasteles before the Holidays!
in partnersHip WitH:
• Museo de Arte Dr. Pio López Martínez UPR- Cayey
• Northwestern University’s Kaplan Institute for the Humanities
• Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
4tH annual navi- Jazz presents tHe JOHn
benitez grOup
Friday, deCember 7, 2012
6:00 p.m. (vip reCeptiOn WitH artist) $25
7:00 p.m. COnCert $15
rObertO Clemente auditOrium, 1147 n. Western ave. CHiCagO, il
Navi-Jazz is an initiative of IPRAC which seeks to
promote one of the most important elements of Puerto
Rican cultural life particularly of the Puerto Ricans in the
Diaspora; the syncretism of the Puerto Rican and African
American musical expression.
permanent exhibits (partial listing):
“Veveviejo: The Insignificant Other: The Very Young and the Very Old
in Our Society” Antonio Martorell, 2012, Woodblock prints on paper
and fabric (Main Entrance)
“Puerto Rican Youth” Ramon Miranda, 2010, Concrete Photograph
(Main Gallery Entryway)
“La Municipal”, Josue Pellot, 2009, Ink-jet print on rag paper (West
Corridor)
Map of Puerto Rico and icons representing important aspects of
Puerto Rican life and culture, Manny Vega, 2007, 19’ circular mosaic
tile - granite, marble and slate (Courtyard)
“Don Pedro y Los Pitirres”, Dennis Mario, 1982, Woodblock print on
rice paper (Entryway to Classroom)
Current exhibits through december 2012:
“From ‘Insilio’ to Chicago: Expressions of a Neo-Rican” ,Jaime Carrero
“Fotos de Frade”, Ramon Frade
“El Velorio – Martorell’s Wake”, Antonio Martorell
prOud members OF:
• American Alliance of Museums • Chicago Cultural Alliance
• Illinois Association of Museums • National Association of Latino Arts
& Cultures • Museums in the Park
The Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture (IPRAC), a member of Museums in the Park, gratefully acknowledges the Chicago Park District’s
generous support of all of IPRAC’s activities.
3015 W. Division Street, 60622 | www.iprac.org | p. 773-486-8345 | f. 773-486-8806
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Congratulations on
Your 39th Annual
Leadership Conference!
Celebrating the wonderful
accomplishments and contributions
by the National Conference of
Puerto Rican Women.
773.523.4100
[email protected]
www.ward25.com
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Edwin Reyes
Cook County C ommissioner, 8 th District I proudly salute NACOPRW on their 39th Annual Conference and their commitment and dedication in promoting the civic and cultural participation of
Puerto Rican women and other Latinas in the
economic, social and political life in the United
States and Puerto Rico. Best wishes for a successful
conference.
3061 N. Milwaukee Ave. -‐ Chicago, IL 60618 Phone (773) 588-‐1129 -‐ Fax (773) 588-‐1267 26th Ward
Alderman
Roberto
Maldonado
Welcomes the National
Conference of Puerto Rican
Women to Chicago.
Best wishes for a successful
conference.
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Wishing the National
Conference of Puerto Rican
Women much success
as you celebrate your
40TH year.
hhhh
-TIMOTHY M. CULLERTON
ALDERMAN 38TH WARD
Best wishes to NACOPRW on their
40TH year
from the members of the
36Th Ward Democratic organization
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jewels
ANAIDA COLON MUNIZ
DARMA CASTRO PADEN
LOURDES HERNANDEZ
NORAH VENEGAS
Iris Violeta Colón-Torres
ADA NIVIA LOPEZ
VILMA COLOM
MARIAELISA LARACUENTE
EDNA B. LAVERDI
IRIS CORCHADO
nother train will come. Why rush?
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Why worry? Why go crazy? Another
train will come. And sure enough,
another train going my way was
pulling into the station. My bad mood
evaporated. I entered the car smiling,
certain that there would be more
missed trains in my life, more closed
doors in my face, but there would
always be another train rumbling
down the tracks in my direction.
–Esmeralda Santiago,
The Turkish Lover: A Memoir
ANNA ROSARIO
DORA STROPE
ANNIE LUGO
ELIZABETH E. BAEZ
EVELYN FIGUEROA
AIDA SANCHEZ ROMANO
CARMEN TERESA BONILLA
Vivian Ortiz
ALEXANDRA VALLEJO
MERCEDES ACEVEDO
JANICE KAHN
PATRICIA EGAN
ROSIE BISHOP
NILSA M. VELAZQUEZ
ELISA ALL
KATHERINE AST
ANA LOIDA ROSARIO
NEREIDA CAXIAS
EDITH FELICIANO
ENOELIA VEGA
EVELYN R. MARRERO
CECILIA BITNER
K. JOHN AST
ELIZABETH LOSOLE
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“Strengthening the World of Work Through Leadership, Coaching,
Mentoring and Diversity Intelligence”
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¡Saludos a todas y a todos!
My name is Dr. Samuel Betances and I
have the honor to be your keynote
speaker alongside my colleague and
hermana, Dr. Rosita Lopez.
I am glad that your leadership has
invited me to add value to this event.
Vilma Colom, your National President,
was my Sociology student in Chicago.
It’s good that once again the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women meets to
celebrate, network and to promote the passions and talents of your membership to
experience greater participation in the civic and cultural, economic and the political
life of our society.
I have written a book:
Winning the Future
Through Education:
One Step at a Time
which will help our daughters
and sons
excel in school.
It will be out soon.
Encourage the students in
your life to use it as a road
map for studying and
graduating.
Write to me at
[email protected] and I
will provide updates for book
signing events in your city
and how you can order
copies.

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Best wishes and continued success to N.A.C.O.P.R.W. Deborah Mell Richard F. Mell State Rep., 40th District Alderman, 33rd Ward District Office Ward Office 3649 N. Kedzie Ave • Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 478-‐8040 • Fax (773) 478-‐8006 3657 N. Kedzie Ave • Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 267-‐2880 Email: [email protected] www.33rdward.org Email: [email protected] NACOPRW 2012 Annual Convention
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A welcome sign for everyone.
From neighborhood to neighborhood, coast to coast and around the
world McDonald’s® is proud to celebrate diversity and inclusion.
Everyone is always welcome in our restaurants, on both sides of the counter.
McDonald’s® is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. ©2012 McDonald’s.
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We are committed
to doing what’s right.
At Exelon, we actively look for ways to
engage and give back. We understand
that we have a responsibility to help
our communities thrive. Together, we
dedicate thousands of hours of service
each year toward that goal. As the
nation’s leading competitive energy
company, we believe that by making
our energy work harder, we help create
a brighter future.
www.exeloncorp.com
© Exelon Corporation, 2012

39TH Annual Convention

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