April 2010 Volume 3 – Issue 4 Join Us!
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ANNUAL LATINA EMPOWERMENT LUNCHEON Promoting Women Leaders in Service By Teresa Mercado-Cota Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, in collaboration with the National Hispanic Business Women Association (NHBWA), invited 100 Latinas to her Annual Latina Empowerment Luncheon on March 31st at the Doubletree Hotel in Orange, California to engage in a unique and life-enhancing experience. The event celebrated Cesar Chavez Day by inviting panelists that exemplify the principles of his work. This year's theme, Women in Service, included a panel of distinguished women that serve their communities in the areas of education, activism, and the military. The panel members featured below from right to left were: Erlinda Martinez, President of Santa Ana College; Gina Rodriguez, Director, National Farm Workers Service Center, Inc; and Nelida Yañez, U.S. Army Veteran, South Korea. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is standing . (Photo courtesy of Nancy Ramos.)
The panel discussion centered on vision and implementation of service and leadership; balancing beliefs, challenges and goals; ways and means to best inspire young Latinas; and important considerations to run for elected office. Guests were inspired and uplifted by the personal stories, insights and advice of the special group of speakers. A very special note of gratitude is expressed to the primary sponsor, The Principal Financial Group ,for helping make the luncheon a reality. “For us the two go hand in glove, as there is no greater sense of empowerment than feeling, knowing and reaching financial security. What we bring to this circle is the idea of knowing there are tools and people out there to help you make sure your financial goals are defined and realized,” said Jeff Golan of Principal Financial, the sponsors for the luncheon for two consecutive years. Golan added that his company has launched a nationwide program at AmericaRebuilds.com to assist families rebuild their financial future in these difficult economic times.
"Today's event truly captures the principles of Cesar Chavez and the countless women we honor during Women's History Month," said Congresswoman Sanchez. “Some of our greatest leaders in U.S. history have undoubtedly made community service a priority, helping them meet their achievements.“
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Upcoming Events Event
Location
Date/Time
Latino OC 400 Celebration 2009 Latino OC 100
Join the NHBWA and our honorees Valerie Amezcua, Pat Danel, Lilian de la Torre and Patty Homo Delhi Center 505 E. Central Ave, Santa Ana ,CA 92707
April 6, 2010 6:00 pm
NHBWA Scholarship Application
To download application visit www.nationalhbwa.com
April 16, 2010
OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2010 Estrella Awards www.estrellaawards.com
Disneyland Hotel – Grand Ballroom 1150 Magic Way Anaheim, CA 92802
April 17, 2010
NAWBO Orange County Annual Affiliates Mixer admin@nawbo-oc.org
Farmers & Merchants Bank Tustin Branch 2691 Park Ave. Tustin, CA 92782
April 27,. 2010 6:30pm – 8:30pm
NHBWA 10th Annual Awards and Scholarship Event www.nationalnhbwa.org
Double Tree Hotel 201 E. MacArthur Blvd Santa Ana, CA 92707
May 20, 2010 6:00pm
Our Valued Sponsors and Supporters
NHBWA News Brief
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Did you know? FREE Tax Filing! File your taxes for FREE and access the Earned Income Tax Credit – a refundable federal income tax credit for low income working individuals and families Orange County United Way in partnership with the Legal Aid Society of Orange County and non-profit partners are hosting FREE Community Tax Day's (CTD) throughout Orange County with the goal of having families and individuals earning less than $48,276 to: 1) Access the free service 2) Receive the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) 3) Connect families and individuals to financial mainstream EITC is underutilized and $65 million dollars go unclaimed in Orange County each year - our goal is to have our families and individuals earning less than $48,276 claim the credit. EITC has also been credited to lifting more children out of poverty than any other program nationwide. This is a partnership effort and we ask that you share this information with your clients, friends, colleagues and family. All families and individuals have to do is call a site to make an appointment. Please refer to the provided list of sites, dates and times.
Location
Date
Time
Abrazar, Inc. 7101 Wyoming St., Westminiter 92683 Mrio Ortega 714-893-3581
April 10
10am – 4pm
Anaheim Independencia FRC/CAPOC 10841 Garza Ave, Anaheim 92804 Rose Renteria 714 826-9070
April 10
9am – 1pm
AUHSD District Office 501 Crescent Way, Anaheim 90630 888 434-8248
April 10
9am – 5pm
Boat People SOS 9191 Bolsa Ave. Suite 110-111 Westmister 92683 Tiffany Nguyen 714-897-2214
April 2 April 3 April 4 April 9 April 10 April 11 April 15
1pm – 4pm 8:30am – 11:30am 8:30am – 11:30am 1pm – 4pm 8:30am – 11:30am 8:30am – 11:30am 1pm – 4pm
Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove 13645 Clinton St. Garden Grove 92843 Christina Sepulveda 714 532-7940
April 10
9am – 2pm
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana 950 W. Highland St., Santa Ana, 92703 Ruben Reyna 714-543-7212
April 10
9am – 1pm
Consumer Credit Counseling Service OC 1920 Old Tustin Ave., Tustin 92705 Kylee Lucas 714-547-2227 ext. 118
April 7
8am – 8pm
Community Action Partnership of OC 12640 Knott St. Garden Grove 92841
April 9 April 14
9am – 3pm 9am – 3pm
El Modena FRC/CAPOC 18672 E. Center Ave., Orange 92869 Maribel Reyes 714-532-3595
April 10
9am – 1pm
Friendly Center 615 A. Lemon St., Orange 92867 Cynthia Drury 714-771-5300
April 10
9am – 1pm
Share Our Selves 1550 Superior Ave., Costa Mesa 92627
April 8
1pm – 4pm
Attention OC Small Business Owners! NHBWA Voucher Program Apply Now! Application
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Members Corner
A Rising Star by Lydia Salvetta
Mayra Soto joined the Southland Economic Development Corporation team in April 2000 as a Business Loan representative assisting loan officers package 504 loans. She was given the opportunity to work in other departments and learned about the requirements of the 504 program from packaging, underwriting, closing and servicing loans. In 2001 she was promoted to Loan Officer. This opportunity to explore all aspects of this program and the knowledge she had gained has been invaluable. Currently, Mayra originates loans, meet with lenders and businesses to complete their transaction in addition to various other production needs in the office. Mayra’s hard work and dedication earned her the title of Senior Loan Officer in October 2009. Assisting a small businesses purchase their commercial property via the 504 loan has been very rewarding. Guiding businesses through the process and being part of their business expansion has been a gratifying experience.
Mayra was born in Guerrero, Mexico and immigrated to the US at the age of 8. She attended Santa Ana public schools and earned a Bachelor of Science from Cal State Fullerton in Child Adolescent Studies, with a Supplemental in Mathematics. She is married to Juan Soto and has two boys, Matthew (6) and Ethan (3). The family resides in the city of Orange. Besides her work she still finds time to volunteer for the American Cancer Society in its annual Santa Ana Relay for Life and is Food Chair and Team Captain for “Southland Fighters” at their annual event. Mayra feels blessed by having the most wonderful people around her everyday. Her family at home and in the office and friends have played a huge role in all of her accomplishments. NHBWA congratulations go out to Mayra Soto. For more information visit: www.southlandedc.com or msoto@southlandedc.com.
Scholarship Spotlight
ATTENTION STUDENTS! Download a Scholarship Application Application
Guidelines
Deadline for 2010 Scholarship Applications: April 16, 2010
Executive Board Teresa Mercado-Cota Sylvia Lopez-Navarro Patty Homo Elizabeth Arteaga Board of Directors Veronica Alva-Roman Yobany Banks McKay Belinda De La Libertad Erika De La Teja
Lilian De La Torre-Jimenez Monica Estrada-Nuñez Sahara Navarro Honorary Board Members Marie Moreno Cecilia Novella Advisory Board Rossina Gallegos Francisca Gonzales Baxa
Ruth Ko Maria de Lourdes Sobrino Ophelia McNeill Diane Medina Sofía Negron-Linn Olga Niebla Emma Ramirez-Hightower Teresa Saldivar Lydia Salvetta Adriana Spitzer
“What we learn with pleasure we never forget” ~ Alfred Mercier
Norma Parraz Isabelle Villaseñor Part-time Staff Carmen Castro Francisco De Anda Melisa Lopez Esquivel Consultant Pat Danel Editor Patty Homo