Dear Friends, 

The New York League of Puerto Rican Women, Inc. would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the best of health and happiness in the new year, and we are delighted to welcome you to our website.

As we begin a new decade in the 21st century, we renew our commitment to assist Puerto Rican women in their quest to obtain a college degree. The League is the only organization in the state whose focus is the Puerto Rican woman and her ability to provide a better life for herself and her family through higher education.

The League strives to offer at least six College Awards each year to Puerto Rican undergraduate women selected for their academic excellence and service to the community, and we do this by depending solely on the support and generosity of the community, since we do not receive any government grants. In the past we have presented College Awards totaling $18,000. We look forward to upholding this tradition at the League’s College Awards Gala Dinner Dance at the Marina Del Rey in the Bronx, on Thursday, August 19, 2010. Beginning with this year, we would like to increase the number of College Award recipients, and in order to do so, we look to the generosity of our friends, members, supporters, donors and sponsors to accomplish this goal.  We also ask that you spread the word throughout the community about our College Awards Program so that all eligible students can apply.

We welcome you to explore our website for information on past College Award recipients, Gala Dinner Dance, and the Sponsorship/Donation Form, all of which can be downloaded.

We encourage you to join our organization, in support of our College Awards Program, as a Member, Sponsor and/or Donor, and to participate in our activities.

We trust that you will continue to be one of our loyal supporters, and please accept our heartfelt thanks for your gracious generosity.

Con Cariño,

Edith Padilla, President

SAVE THE DATE:

Thursday August 19, 2010 

College Awards Gala Dinner Dance

6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

Marina Del Rey Caterers

1 Marina Drive, Bronx, N.Y. 10465

2010  HONOREES:

Woman of the Year in Government Service:

Carol Robles-Román, Esq.,  Deputy Mayor for Legal Affairs,  Office of the Mayor,  City of New York

Woman Labor Leader of the Year:

Carmen Flores,  Co-Chair,  DC 37 Latino Heritage Committee,  Vice Chair, Social Service Chapter, Local 1549 

Man of the Year in Education:

José M. Vargas,  UFT Bronx Borough Representative 

Lifetime Achievement Awards in Education:

Dr. Tomás D. Morales,  President,  College of Staten Island, Staten Island, New York 

Iris DeLutro,  Sr. Counselor/Coordinator of the LEAP to Teacher Programs of the Murphy Institute, CUNY;  Vice President of the Professional Staff Congress 

Special Recognition:

Carmen Aquino,  Office Manager/Press Officer,  Office of N.Y.C. Councilmember Arroyo 

Dr. Roberto Calderín,  Adjunct Professor,  Lehman College, Bronx, New York 

Marilyn Custodio,  Assistant Principal,  P.S. 60Q, Woodhaven, New York 

Betty Gonzalez-Soto,  Principal,  C.S. 211, Bronx, New York 

Miriam M. Gonzalez, Esq., Court Representative,  Settlement Division, Office of the N.Y.C. Comptroller; Recently Admitted to the United States Supreme Court

Mel Guadalupe, Director,  Office of Minority Affairs, Suffolk County 

Dr. Rosamaria León,  Consultant,  New York University MetroCenter

Aurea A. Manguál,  President,  La Fiesta Folklórica Puertorriqueña, Inc. 

Alfredo Thiebaud,  Owner,  Delicioso Coco Helado Inc. 

You may place ads in our Journal to honor your friends/colleagues receiving awards, or to advertise your organization or business.

We encourage you to join the League with your presence which enables us to provide College Awards of $1,000 each to Puerto Rican undergraduate women, selected for their academic excellence and service to the community.

 Dress Attire:  Semi-formal 

Contact: Edith Padilla, President, 516-380-8714; Rosalind Reyes-Medina, CFO, 917-432-4043

Edienylprw@gmail.com; www.nylprw.org

Cost: $125/Person; $1,250/Table of 10

After August 10, 2010: $150/Person; $1,500/Table of 10     

 Make check payable to NYLPRW, INC.    and    Mail to:

Edith Padilla, President, NYLPRW, INC.

P.O. Box 268

Patchogue, N.Y. 11772-0268 

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Table of 10 at our Gala Dinner Dance

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Table of 10 at our Gala Dinner Dance

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