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AHA NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2003 |
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Christmas Charity
Dance |
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Committee Reports |
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Quote of the Month |
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Christmas
Charity Dance |
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Saturday, November
15, 2003
Senior Center Auditorium
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. |
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AHA’s upcoming bash is
just around the corner. I’m talking about the long-awaited Christmas Charity
Dance which has been earmarked to raise vital resources for our Community
Outreach program. The proceeds will go toward the acquisition of groceries
and toys to be given to disadvantaged Hispanic families during the Christmas
season.
You’re cordially invited to join us for a pleasant evening of great music,
dancing and socializing. We’ll be dancing the night away to the hot sounds
of Luis Treviño’s Latin Rhythms Band and DJ extraordinaire, Signey
Hernandez. For those of you who want to brush up on Salsa, Meringue and
Cha-Cha moves, there will be a FREE group lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. Attire:
“Dress to Impress”, i.e. look sharp in whatever you choose to wear.
Admission fee: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Save money by buying
advance tickets at La Michoacana Grocery Store, 2007 University Drive,
(256)532-0266, open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. You may also
mail your check payable to A.H.A. NLT November 10
to 1595 Slaughter Road, Suite A, Madison, AL 35758, and your ticket will be
reserved at the door. Don’t forget to mark your calendar to attend this
event. The funds raised will go toward a good cause! |
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Committee
Reports |
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Social
and Cultural Events Committee |
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The 5th Annual Hispanic Festival was
a huge success thanks to the hard work and dedication of members of AHA and
the group of community volunteers who offered their help and support to this
event. This year's entertainment included a diverse mix of music and dances,
from solo singers to full bands and from Reggae to Mexican. The kids
activities and piñata breaking contests proved to be the most popular events
throughout the day and they will be featured again at next year's festival.
Date and particulars for the 2004 festival haven't been decided yet, but
we'll keep you posted through the newsletter and website. Contact Signey
Hernandez, Committee chair, at
signeyh@yahoo.com if you would like to
participate in next year’s festival. |
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Tutoring
Committee |
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The Fall tutoring for
Decatur High School students began on Saturday, September 6, 2003. The
classes are being held at the new St. Ann's Education School on Spring Road,
Decatur. As per Mr. Greg Robinson, English as a Second Language (ESL)
instructor, most students are doing well in school. We are averaging seven
students per session; however, this may change during the Spring semester.
If the student body grows, there will be a need for more tutors in the
spring. If you would like more information regarding the Tutoring program,
contact Vincent Fuentes, Committee Chair, at
viclup@msn.com. NASA’s 2nd Annual Hispanic Youth
Conference was held at the Marriott Hotel on Friday and Saturday, October 3
and 4. It was well attended by Decatur High School ESL students. They
enjoyed the program and all the activities on both days. |
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Quote of the Month |
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Famous quotes from
Wernher von Braun (1912-1977)
“Basic research is what I am doing when I don't know what I am doing.”
“I have learned to use the word 'impossible' with the greatest caution.”
“We can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming.” |
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Feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone you think might be interested
in the events and activities of the Alabama Hispanic Association.
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Please
e-mail
aha@alabamahispanicassociation.org if you have any newsworthy item
that you would like to see in the next newsletter. |
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Norma Reeves |
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Public Relations Office |
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Alabama Hispanic Association |
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aha@alabamahispanicassociation.org
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