July 2016 Newsletter Board of Directors: Maria Peinado, President Monica Lepe-Negrete, Esq.,Vice-President MANA De Imperial Valley Congratulations to the 2016 MANA Scholarship Recipients! Maria Enriquez- Caldera, Treasurer Mariela Barreto, Esq. Membership Director Rosyo Ramirez, Community Service Director Keila Rodriguez, Scholarship Coord. Denise Cabanilla & Martha Singh, Hermanitas Co-Coord. Dr. Martha Garcia, Public Relations Director Alicia Armenta, Newsletter Editor Rebecca Terrazas- Baxter Immediate Past President MANA hosted a reception on Thursday, June 17, 2016 at the Imperial Valley College Lecture Hall to award twenty-one $500 scholarships and four $750 scholarships to twenty-five high school graduates from throughout Imperial County, one IVC nursing student and one IVC EOP transfer student. The scholarships were made available to high school graduates who had a minimum cumulative GPA of2.75 ; had plans to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program and participated in community/school activities. The Elsa Downs Memorial Nursing Scholarship was awarded to an IVC student who had plans to continue preparing for a career in nursing and the EOP Tranfer Scholarship was awarded to a student who was transfering to a four year institution. Dr. Amada Armenta, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, and keynote speaker at the reception urged the scholarship recipients to believe in themselves and their ability to succeed. She stated, Someday in the not too distant future you re going to be in a room where it seems like everyone knows more than you or has more than you. You re going to be worried about how a girl from the valley can hang with classmates whose parents went to Harvard, who do not have to work or rely on financial aid, or who talk about really smart things that you have never heard of. So you re going to doubt yourself. You ll tell yourself: I don t belong here. I m not qualified to do this. My opinion doesn t matter. That s when it s MOST IMPORTANT to fake it til you make it. Maria Peinado, President of MANA, stated We feel that providing scholarships to our local Latinas is a way we can help by saying we value education and we support you in your academic education.
MANA thanks the community for supporting and attending the annual Las Primeras Awards Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser. Event proceeds are utilized to fund annual scholarships, the Hermanitas Academy, and a Girls Leadership Conference in the fall. We again extend our thanks to the UPS Foundation for their generous award of $3,500 towards our MANA Scholarship Program. Our thanks to Keila Rodriguez, MANA Scholarship Coordinator, for a successful 2016 scholarship program and our MANA Board of Directors for reading scholarship applications, attending Senior Award events at local high schools and assisting at the scholarship reception. To view pictures of the 2016 MANA scholarship recipients and scholarship reception visit MANA webpage at www.ivmana.org/scholarships.html APLAUSOS! Joe Montenegro, awarded The Medal of Merit a special recognition by Board of Supervisors for his outstanding service to the community. Since 2003, Joe Montenegro has served as a Board of Trustee of the 45 th District Agricultural Association serving as President for three terms. He also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of El Centro Regional Medical Center for 12 years, serving as president for two terms. Additionally, his service to the community includes Imperial Valley P-16 Council Member, Sun Community Federal Credit Union Board of Trustees, Past President of the United Way of Imperial Valley, Kiwanis Club of El Centro Executive Board Member, and Chairman of the Finance Committee for Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He has also been involved with Center for Family Solutions, Association for Retarded Citizens, Special Olympics, El Centro Police Athletic league, MANA de Imperial Valley, and Court Appointed Special Advocates of Imperial County. For the last 10 years, Joe also has coordinated the CASA Cattle Call event for neglected and abused children. Thank you Joe, for your many contributions to our community and congratulations on your retirement from SoCal Gas! Haydee Rodriguez, Stanford graduate, awarded Alumni Excellence in Education Award. The Alumni Excellence Award aims to spotlight alumni who are improving education worldwide. It recognizes excellence in several areas including research, instructional practice, innovation in addressing a challenge in education, policy leadership and dedication to underserved populations. Haydee Rodriguez, who grew up in El Centro and teaches history and English, is being lauded for her long-term commitment to serving the students of her hometown and to the art of teaching. Haydee was recognized as a 2015 Las Primeras Honoree! Congratulations Haydee! Dr. Martha Garcia, appointed as Vice-President of Student Services at Imperial Valley College. Dr. Garcia will serve as the Chief Student Services Officer (CSSO) for the District. In this position she will provide oversight for all Student Services programs such as Counseling Programs; Admissions and Records; Financial Aid; Student Affairs; Campus Safety and Parking Control, Student Health Center; and the Military and Veterans Success Center. Prior to her appointment as CSSO, Dr. Garcia was the Special Projects Coordinator at IVC. She currently serves as the Public Relations Director for MANA de Imperial Valley. Congratulations Dr. Martha Garcia! Kudos to MANA Vice-President, Monica Lepe-Negrete, Esq. and Juan Cruz, long time MANA member and supporter, for participating in the IVROP 2016 Dancing With The Stars Gala!!
2016 Scholarship Reception at Imperial Valley College Lecture Hall, June 17, 2016 To view more pictures of 2016 Scholarship recipients and reception please visit www.ivmana.org/scholarships.html
Announcements: Las Primeras Nominations You are invited to nominate a Latina in our community for consideration as a 2016 Las Primeras Honoree. Three women will be chosen and honored during the Annual Las Primeras Awards Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser which will be held Friday, October 21, 2016. Las Primeras provides MANA the opportunity to celebrate positive leadership in our community, honoring Latina women who have made significant contributions to the empowerment and well-being of the community and who serve as positive role models. Nominations are due August 12, 2016. (Nomination form attached). You are all invited to attend our monthly MANA meetings MANA de Imperial Valley Board meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6 pm at the County Administration Building, Second floor Conference Room, 940 West Main St. El Centro. Upcoming Community Events June 27 Aug. 11 August 25 September 21 October 21 November 5 Nominations for Las Primeras Las Primeras Media Mixer Voter Registration Drive Las Primeras Awards and Scholarship Fundraiser Young Latina Leadership Conference Our Mission: MANA empowers Latinas through leadership development, community service and advocacy. MANA is a national community of Latinas actively working to create a better quality of life for Hispanics. Invite your friends to join MANA de Imperial Valley Dues payable each January; Pay Pal available at ivmana.org Regular: $40 Full-time student/seniors: $20 Corporate: $250 2016 Las Primeras Nomination Packet-1.d Questions, please contact Mariela Barreto at marielabt@msn.com 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. We Appreciate the Support of Our 2016 Corporate Members Lepe-Negrete & Barreto Attorneys at Law
MANA de Imperial Valley Board of Directors de Imperial Valley 2016 Las Primeras Awards Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser Friday, October 21, 2016 Old Eucalyptus School House - El Centro, California Dear Friends and Colleagues, Maria Peinado President Monica Lepe-Negrete, Esq. Vice-President Maria Enriquez-Caldera Treasurer Keila Rodriguez Scholarship Coordinator Rosyo Ramirez Community Services Director Dr. Martha Garcia Public Relations Director Denise Cabanilla Martha Singh Hermanitas Co-Coordinators Alicia M. Armenta Newsletter Editor Mariela Barreto, Esq. Membership Director Rebecca Terrazas- Baxter Past-President MANA de Imperial Valley invites you to nominate a Latina in your community for consideration as a 2016 Las Primeras Honoree. Three women will be chosen and honored during the Annual Las Primeras Awards Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser to be held Friday, October 21, 2016, at the Old Eucalyptus School House in El Centro, California. Las Primeras provides MANA de Imperial Valley the opportunity to celebrate positive leadership in the Latina Community, honoring women the entire community can look to as role models. This worthy event enables MANA to provide a sterling affair whereby proceeds are used to fund college scholarships, educational, and cultural programs in Imperial County. Attached is the 2016 Nomination Form and Instructions. We have also included a list of past Las Primeras Honorees. Nomination forms must be submitted and received by Friday, August 12, 2016. MANA thanks you in advance for your assistance in helping us find our next Las Primeras Honorees! Your commitment to honoring Latinas in our community continues to be an asset and we value your support. For more information, please feel free to contact me at (760) 996-0679. We look forward to receiving your nominations! Sincerely, Maria Peinado President PO Box 2945, El Centro, CA 92244 www.ivmana.org
de Imperial Valley 2016 Las Primeras Awards Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser Las Primeras Past Honorees Celeste Cantu Rosie Garcia Frances Beope Stella Mendoza Dolores Provencio Lupe Quintero Emily Palacio Dolores Soliz Aurora Rayon Grace Sesma Hon. Annie Guitierrez Alicia Armenta Margaret Silva-Chairez Norma Saikhon Teresa Sandoval Gloria Vasquez Susan Solis Dr. Amalia Katsigeanis Elsa Downs Ruth Bermudez Montenegro Virginia Montejano Norma Kastner Jauregui Toni Carrillo Rosie Ulloa Libby Peraza Margarita de Necochea Katie Alcantara-Santillan Hildy Carrillo-Rivera Yvonne Bell Dr. Luz Elva Tristan Karla Davis Rosalie Lopez Dianna Seanez Mercedes Wheeler Rosie Nava-Bermudez Gloria Uribe Brister Rosanna Bayon-Moore Carmen Araujo Maritza Hurtado-Barron Soledad B. Meza Gloria Rivera Ernestina Calderón Dora Rodriguez Loli Mercado-Torres Patricia Ureña Sandra Tauler Helen Noriega Elvira S. Alvarado Bertha Alicia Fletes-Karnes Norma Aguilar Teresa Estrada Sister Maria Luisa Valdez Diana Peacher Liz Gonzales Rebecca Grijalva Singh Norma Sierra Galindo Yazmin Arellano-Torres Gloria Muñoz-Brunswick Haydee Rodriguez Lorena Lacar Maria Elena Nava-Froelich PO Box 2945, El Centro, CA 92244 www.ivmana.org
de Imperial Valley 2016 Las Primeras Awards Call for Nominations You are invited to nominate a candidate for the 2016 Las Primeras Awards Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser to be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Old Eucalyptus School House in El Centro. The Las Primeras Awards give well deserved recognition to Latina women who have made significant contributions to the empowerment and well-being of the Latino community. Please submit one nomination per form. Purpose of the Awards To honor the outstanding commitment and contributions made by Latina Women to our community and to bring attention to the recipients work. Name of Nominating Organization/Individual: Mailing Address Number (P.O. Box) Street City State Zip Code Work Phone: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address *************************** Name of Nominee: Nominee s Job Title/Position: Nominee s Employer: Nominee s Mailing Address Number (P.O. Box) Street City State Zip Code Work Phone: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address PO Box 2945, El Centro, CA 92244 www.ivmana.org
de Imperial Valley 2016 Las Primeras Awards NOMINATION INSTRUCTIONS Nomination Packet MUST include the following: Completed Nomination Form Nomination essay (500 word maximum- 2 pages written) Nominee s resume and other supporting documents (examples: letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings, etc.) Please provide an essay with the following questions answered: 1. Why is the individual nominated for this award? 2. How has your nominee excelled or been the first to achieve a particular level of success in her professional/ personal life? 3. Describe how the nominee s work has had substantial impact on the Latina/o community. How has your nominee been a role model for Latina women in Imperial County? 4. What community organizations has your nominee been affiliated with? What leadership positions, if any, has she held in those organizations? Nominations must be submitted and received by Friday, August 12, 2016 to: MANA - Las Primeras Nomination PO Box 2945, El Centro, CA 92244 Or submitted via email to manaimperialvalley@gmail.com. Nomination form and essay must be received in PDF format with supporting documents in JPEG or PDF format. For additional information, visit our website, www.ivmana.org or call at 760-996-0679. The awards will be presented at the MANA Las Primeras Gala held at Old Eucalyptus School House on Friday, October 21, 2016. PO Box 2945, El Centro, CA 92244 www.ivmana.org