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HOME Events
Highlights of Past Events:
House of Mexico was pleased to
take part in Little Italy’s Torino
Games Celebration held on Friday, February
10th. Positioned next to The House of
Italy, The House of Mexico and a few others
gave an international look and
feel to this first-time ever event! Large
screens, crowds of people and a very cold
evening set the stage for opening night
in Torino. The House of Mexico looks forward
to taking part in other events that have
an international theme
in the future!
The 2nd Annual House of Mexico Installation
Dinner took place on Thursday, February
23rd at South Bay Fish and Grill in Chula
Vista. The evening drew
many long-time members and several new
faces including, Isabel Valdez and Martha
Aceves of Mi San Diego; Greg Mueller and
Diana Eggleston from Tucker Sadler Architects.
Art Castro, new Vice President of the
HOM served as
Master of Ceremonies. The talented group,
Los Romanticos played beautiful music
throughout the evening while many enjoyed
talking, laughing and viewing the creative
photo works by Memo Cavada. In addition,
we heard a good-bye from Founder and past
President, Enrique Morones and a welcome
from new President, Eunice Munro. The
evening ended with several raffle prizes
donated by Art and Bernandette Castro
and Enrique Morones. Alex Munro-Rankin
was
the big winner of the night as she won
a two-night stay in Palm Springs!
HOM Mixer - More than 30 members and friends
of the House of Mexico gathered at Chuey's
Restaurant on Friday, March 3 for socializing
and networking. The mixer gave members
and prospective members a fun, relaxed
opportunity to talk and enjoy each others
company.
House of Mexico Queen Jessica Ruiz
and Princesses Sarah Claytor and
Francisca Vargas performed
during Sunday's Sampler Lawn Program at Balboa Park. The sampler
program features dances and performances from various countries.
Our girls did a nice job of representing the House of Mexico.
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Monthly Meetings:
The members of the HOM meet on the second Monday of every month
at 7pm. The location of the meeting for Monday is the conference
room in the lower level (basement) of 1010 Second Ave. Please
join us on March 13 for our next meeting.
Other News:
The House of Pacific Relations is starting a new organization
aimed at encouraging more participation among boys and young
men between the ages of 10 and 21. The organization would be
similar to the Queens organization, which is for girls and young
women involved with the various Houses. The
young men's group
is just getting started and is seeking members. The group hasn't
been named but may be called Young Ambassadors or Knights,
depending
on what the boys decide. Persons interested in this organization
may contact Blanca Gonzalez at bgonzalez91@hotmail.com for more
information.
Future events:
1. “Caliente!”
SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA – Saturday March 11,
2006, Copley Symphoney Hall, 750 B Street. Presented by La Jolla
Music Society, Sponsored by Procopio, Cory, Haregreaves &
Savitch LLP. Spice up the night with the "best salsa band
on the planet" Winner of the 2005 Grammy Award
for "Best
Salsa Album". ArtFusion Party at 6pm, Paul Mitchell The
School -
410 A Street, 8:00 pm Performance - Spanish Harlem
Orchestra. Tickets:
$55 - ArtFusion Package (includes ArtFusion
party and performance ticket);
$15 - ArtFusion Party Add-on
- available with pre-purchased performance ticket. Call (858)
459-3728 for tickets or go to www.LaJollaMusicSociety.org
for
more information.
2. 13th
Annual San Diego Film Festival - March 9-19th, 2006.
Go to http://www.sdlatinofilm.com for more information on location,
times, and tickets.
3. March
19th HOM Lawn Program at Balboa Park. Once a year House
of Mexico puts on a Free Lawn Program which is held on the outdoor
lawn area
by the International Cottages. Please join us on March
19th from 12:00 – 4:00, for a fun filled afternoon consisting
of music, traditional Mexican dances, and delicious Mexican
food. We are in need of volunteers to help us with this
event.
Please contact Blanca Gonzalez (bgonzalez91@hotmail.com) if
you can volunteer your time.
4. April
2nd Queen’s Lawn Program at Balboa Park, 12:00
to 4:00pm. Similar to the HOM Lawn Program, the Queens Organization
(all Queens/Princesses from all the cottages) hosts a day to
present ethnic music/dances and food. Please support our Queens
and Princesses.
5. May
28th, Ethnic Food Fair at Balboa Park, 12:00 to 4:00pm.
More traditional ethnic dances and food from the International
Cottages at Balboa Park
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Member Highlights
Welcome to our newest HOM
members: Memo Cavada, Craig Claytor, Jose Cruz, Miguel
Angel Perez, Heidi Quiroz, Devonna Almagro, Eduardo Sandoval,
Al and Donna Larranaga, Diana Eggleston, and Greg Mueller.
Feliz Cumpleaños to James
Solá (March 11), Art Castro and Bernadette
Castro (March
13), Gracia Molina de Pick (March 21), and Ana Sanchez (March
27).
New Member Bios:
Devonna Almagro
Devonna grew up in Mexicali, B.C and moved to San Diego to attend
college. She earned a dual degree in Ethnic Studies and Spanish
from the University of San Diego. Her work experience includes
serving as Community Representative for U.S. Senator Barbara
Boxer and working as a Youth Programs Coordinator
for the Sherman
Heights Community Center. She currently serves as the Director
for the California Children's 5 a Day-Power Play! Campaign for
the San Diego and Imperial Valley Region. The campaign's purpose
is to motivate and empower Food Stamp eligible 9–11 year-old
children and their families to eat fruits and vegetables and
get 60 minutes of physical activity every day to prevent chronic
diseases.
Eduardo Sandoval
Ed's a native of San Diego. He graduated from Serra High School
in 1989 and attended The University of Phoenix where he received
his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. His professional
experience span's 11 year's in the banking industry, working
for such banks as, Bank of America, Wells Fargo,
and California
Bank & Trust where his last position held was that of Commercial
Loan Officer. He presently works for Lyons Realty/L E I Financial
Services, a company dedicated to providing a variety of real
estate services. "I'm excited to be a part of H.O.M. It's
a great way to give something back to our Hispanic Community,
as well as a platform to meeting a diversified group of people."
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Executive Officers
President: Eunice Munro
Vice President: Arturo Castro
Secretary: Sonia Ruiz
Treasurer: Ana Sanchez
Parliamentarian: Omar Lopez
Committees
Art and Culture:
Iliana Morfin (ilianamorfin@yahoo.com)
Irma Yepiz (yepizi@aznet.net)
Carmen Velásquez (carmendental1@hotmail.com)
Sandra Allen
Events:
Monica Gallardo (mgallardo@1037freeFM.com)
Blanca González (bgonzalez91@hotmail.com)
Daniel Hernandez (imagerymc@yahoo.com)
Membership:
Sonia Ruiz (syruiz@yahoo.com)
Mateo Camarillo (mateorc1@cox.net)
Daniel Hernández
Sarita Martínez
Queen and Princess:
Karla Chávez (USDgirlie@aol.com)
Blanca González
Communication and Media:
Ivan Jurado (ijurado@univisionradio.com)
Enrique Morones (EnriqueMorones@cox.net)
If you are interested in joining one of our committees
please contact the individual listed above.
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