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July 2016 Newsletter
Board of Directors:
MANA
Maria Peinado,
President
Monica Lepe-Negrete,
Esq.,Vice-President
De Imperial Valley
Congratulations to the 2016 MANA Scholarship Recipients!
Maria EnriquezCaldera, 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 TerrazasBaxter
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 45th 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.
Invite your friends to join
MANA de Imperial Valley
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
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.docx
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,
Our Mission:
state and local levels. The organization has since
MANA empowers Latinas through leadership
expanded into a diverse group of Latinas who
development, community service and advocacy.
continue to develop their abilities in political, social
Announcements:
MANA is a national community of Latinas actively
and professional fields.
MANA
Scholarship
Applications
available
19, 2016
working
to create
a better quality
of lifeFebruary
for
MANA de Imperial Valley
is a local chapter of a national non-profit Latina organization that empowers Latinas
Hispanics.
through leadership development, community service and advocacy. In an effort to promote higher education,
MANA offers local competitive college and university scholarships to high school seniors, the College Transfer
Scholarship for IVC students participating in the Equal Opportunity Program well as the Elsa Downs Scholarship
We Appreciate the Support of Our 2016 Corporate Members
for IVC nursing students. The scholarships will be available to any Latina committed to supporting the mission
of MANA. Applications will be available at local high school counseling centers and on the www.ivmana.org
website. For more information contact Keila Rodriguez, Scholarship Coordinator at 760-457-7535.
You are all invited to attend our monthly MANA meetings
Lepe-Negrete
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.& Barreto
Attorneys at Law
de Imperial Valley
2016 Las Primeras Awards Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser
MANA
de
Friday, October 21, 2016
Old Eucalyptus School House - El Centro, California
Imperial Valley
Board of Directors
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
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!
Mariela Barreto, Esq.
Membership Director
Rebecca
Terrazas- Baxter
Past-President
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
Stella Mendoza
Emily Palacio
Rosie Garcia
Dolores Provencio
Dolores Soliz
Frances Beope
Lupe Quintero
Aurora Rayon
Grace Sesma
Margaret Silva-Chairez
Gloria Vasquez
Hon. Annie Guitierrez
Norma Saikhon
Susan Solis
Alicia Armenta
Teresa Sandoval
Dr. Amalia Katsigeanis
Elsa Downs
Norma Kastner Jauregui
Libby Peraza
Ruth Bermudez Montenegro
Toni Carrillo
Margarita de Necochea
Virginia Montejano
Rosie Ulloa
Katie Alcantara-Santillan
Hildy Carrillo-Rivera
Karla Davis
Mercedes Wheeler
Yvonne Bell
Rosalie Lopez
Rosie Nava-Bermudez
Dr. Luz Elva Tristan
Dianna Seanez
Gloria Uribe Brister
Rosanna Bayon-Moore
Soledad B. Meza
Dora Rodriguez
Sandra Tauler
Carmen Araujo
Gloria Rivera
Loli Mercado-Torres
Maritza Hurtado-Barron
Ernestina Calderón
Patricia Ureña
Helen Noriega
Norma Aguilar
Diana Peacher
Elvira S. Alvarado
Teresa Estrada
Liz Gonzales
Bertha Alicia Fletes-Karnes
Sister Maria Luisa Valdez
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 ________________________________________________________________
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Name of Nominee: ______________________________________________________________
Nominee’s Job Title/Position: _____________________________________________________
Nominee’s Employer: __________________________________________________________
Nominee’s Mailing Address ______________________________________________________
Number (P.O. Box)
Work Phone:
Street
_______________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip Code
_______________________ 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