February 2011 Volume 4 – Issue 2 Join Us!
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Sponsor’s Appreciation Event With a Touch of Culture
By Lilian de la Torre-Jimenez
The National Hispanic Business Women Association held its annual sponsor’s appreciation event on January 6, Three Kings Day, with board members and representatives of companies and organizations that support NHBWA’s events and mission. From left to right: Board members Pat Danel, Yobany Banks-McKay, The Principal Financial Groups’ Jeff Golan and Vilma Gonzalez.
From left to right: Board members Lydia Salvetta, Yobany Banks-McKay and Teresa Mercado-Cota.
“We are very excited as we prepare for our annual awards and scholarship event coming up this May,” said Yobany Banks-McKay, NHBWA President and representative of valued sponsor of the organization, UPS. “We want to thank our sponsors for the help they provide our organization yearround which in turn has helped us reach out to women entrepreneurs and offer them workshops and networking opportunities,” added Banks-McKay. “We, at The Principal Financial Group, are very pleased to support a leading women business organization here in Orange County,” said Jeff Golan, the Regional Manager Director. The Principal Financial Group was the main sponsor of various major NHBWA events held in 2010, including Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez’s annual Latina empowerment luncheon. Jeff will also be our keynote speaker at our February 10th luncheon at the Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa. Other major sponsors such as Chevron, Southern California Edison, Union Bank, State Farm, and Wells Fargo were also thanked at the event for their monetary contributions that make possible numerous business events and services. In the case of UPS, an online shipping discount system has been set up for NHBWA members to take advantage of this benefit at their places of business as well as UPS stores. At the gathering, Belinda de la Libertad, Vice President of NHBWA was congratulated for the new and improved NHBWA website www.nationalhbwa.com. The redesigned website allows for easy download of information such as the 2011 scholarship application and guidelines for students, sponsorship opportunities, membership sign-up and renewal as well as RSVP options to events with convenient PayPal payment options for sponsors, members and friends. To commemorate Three Kings Day, NHBWA had the traditional “Rosca de Reyes” (pastry) and delicious tamales as well as the “champurrado” beverage. Many of the organization’s board members were present at the annual celebration.
Board members Sahara Navarro (standing) and Elizabeth Arteaga.
Traditional Three Kings Day pastry “Rosca de Reyes”.
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Upcoming Events Event
Location
Date/Time
Social Media Marketing Strategies for Small Business www.ocsbdc.com
Rancho Santiago Community College District 2323 N. Broadway, Room 107 Santa Ana, CA 92706
February 9, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Navigating the Seas of Investment in 2011 www.nationalhbwa.com
Mesa Verde Country Club 3000 Club House Road Costa Mesa, CA 92626
February 10, 2011 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar www.ocsbdc.com
Rancho Santiago Community College District 2323 N. Broadway, Room 107 Santa Ana, CA 92706
February 24, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Essential Steps to Starting a Successful Business www.ocsbdc.com
Rancho Santiago Community College District 2323 N. Broadway, Room 107 Santa Ana, CA 92706
February 24, 2011 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
11th Annual Awards and Scholarship Gala www.nationalhbwa.com
Doubletree Hotel 201 East MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92707
May 19, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Our Valued Sponsors and Supporters!
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Did you know? You are cordially invited to NHBWA's February 10th business luncheon.
Hosted by The Principal Financial Group
“Navigating the Seas of Investment in 2011” The Orange County Hispanic Educational Endowment Fund (HEEF) serves students who live in Orange County (OC), California only. HEEF provides a limited number of competitive academic scholarships for OC high school and community college transfers who enroll at a four year college or university. HEEF also awards scholarships and tuition grants for OC high school graduates to attend community college. The OC Hispanic Bar Association awards several scholarships for OC students to attend Law School. See the HBA tab under “Scholarships Available” at www.heef.org
Jeff Golan - Regional Manager Director The Principal Financial Group
Join us as we take a look at how the new tax laws will affect your business and personal investments. What every business owner should know. Come and join us at the Mesa Verde Country Club
HEEF On-Line Scholarship Application for 2011-12 is available on the HEEF website at www.heef.org. After opening www.heef.org, proceed to Scholarship Information, to the tab “Requirements” in order to access the hotlink to the HEEF On-Line application. What is the deadline for the online application?
Friday, March 4, 2011
Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with great food and an opportunity to network. Members $10.00 Non-members: $20.00 Students: No charge with Student ID
Spaces are limited so reserve your seat now!
Register Now!
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Member Corner Meet this Community Servant
By Belinda de la Libertad
Eddie Marquez serves as Public Affairs Region Manager for Southern California Edison. His duties include being the primary legislative, political, business, and community liaison in his area of responsibility; manager of charitable contributions; public safety and emergency response contact; and company spokesperson for his region. Eddie is past chair and member of several County and City Commissions, as well as having served as member of the Board of Directors for a number of business organizations and chambers. He has also served on numerous non-profit boards and continues to be actively involved in chambers and other community based organizations. In his spare time, Eddie enjoys reading and engages in various sports activities such as running, boxing, martial arts, working out and hiking. He also enjoys spending indoor/outdoor time with his wife, kids, and large extended family. Eddie was born and raised in California. He graduated with a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a degree in American Literature. Eddie received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Monterey College of Law. He and his wife reside in Southern California with their four children.
Scholarship Highlight Keeping Herself Involved in the Community
By Francisco De Anda
Kristina Chavez, a 2010 NHBWA scholarship recipient, is currently attending California State University, Fullerton where she is pursuing her undergraduate studies in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Currently, she is working for a local non-profit and is involved with local projects in her community, which include helping elderly people clean their homes. Although Kristina is greatly involved in numerous community activities, she finds balancing her school, work, and social life quite challenging. Kristina expresses gratitude for the great opportunity the NHBWA has given to her through the generous scholarship she was awarded last year.
Attention Students! Download the 2011 Scholarship Applications and Guidelines HERE Executive Board Yobany Banks-McKay Belinda de la Libertad Elizabeth Arteaga Patty Homo Teresa Mercado-Cota Board of Directors Veronica Alva-Roman Erika De La Teja Lilian De La Torre-Jimenez
Monica Estrada-Nuñez Sylvia Lopez-Navarro Sahara Navarro Honorary Board Members Marie Moreno Cecilia Novella Advisory Board Pat Danel 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 Norma Parraz Isabelle Villaseñor Part-time/Seasonal Staff Francisco De Anda Carmen Castro Editor Patty Homo
"Never let what you cannot do stop you from doing what you CAN do!”— Stephen Pierce