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| December 2006 |
Alcanzando Metas Newsletter
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Greetings!
Holiday Greetings...that is. We have had an amazing year at Alcanzando Metas and we wanted to share our achievments with you. We could not have done it without your support for our girls. We hope you enjoy our newsletter. Gracias y Felíz Año Nuevo! | |
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Alcanzando Metas foundation receives proclamation from Mayor Anthony Williams | |
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Hispanic/Latino young women now have a new advocate in Washington, D.C.: the Alcanzando Metas Foundation. At a luncheon at the City Club on Thursday, 28 September, Mr. Gustavo Velasquez of the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs presented a proclamation announcing the funding of a new after- school enrichment program aimed at keeping young Hispanic/Latino women in school. The program, slated to begin at Roosevelt High School in October 2007, aims to apply Stephen Covey’s 7 Effective Habits to academic excellence. The program is the first in a series of programs Alcanzando Metas plans to launch over the next few years.
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After School at Roosvelt High School | |
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Alcanzando Metas aims to better the odds for the Hispanic young women at Roosevelt High School, at a time when America will increasingly rely on growing minority populations to fill in the workforce gaps. Improving the odds will require attention to the core subjects of English, mathematics, and science. The literature suggests that an after-school program repeating the regular school model will not go far enough to address the students’ needs; Alcanzando Metas holds that the work of Stephen Covey offers a new, innovative solution to addressing the students’ needs. How to apply Covey’s 7 Habits to Roosevelt High though, depends on learning more about the students learning styles and preferences.
We are looking for mentors: The Mentoring Program pairs our After-School Program student participants one-to-one with strong role models who provide them with a positive influence and help them reach their full potential. Mentors are carefully selected to inspire the students with the value of education while providing guidance and motivation to maximize the impact of this program. We meet every wednesday from 3:15 to 5:15 Roosevelt High School 4301 13TH ST NW Washington, DC 20011 If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Dr. Adriana Avalos, Executive Director of HPWA at adriana@ametas.org
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Roosvelt High SHPE Jr. Chapter | |
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NTCC Pre-College Symposia 
The intent of the SHPE NTCC Pre-College Symposia is to provide pre-college students the opportunity to gain valuable information on the college process. Students have the opportunity to attend workshops on college choice, financial aid and scholarships, and careers in science and engineering. They have the opportunity to visit with representatives from colleges and universities, scholarship agencies and test prep organizations. In addition, students get the opportunity to travel and network outside their community, two key elements to becoming a successful Latino/a college student and engineer.
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Latino Nursing Career Opportunity Program | |
| Dr. Carmen Ramírez |
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The Catholic University of America 
The Latino Nursing Career Opportunity Program seeks to improve access to quality health care by promoting a diverse and culturally competent work force. It will prepare Latino students in the District of Columbia and Montgomery County, MD., to successfully complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (B.S.N.). Students participating in the program will: prepare for college, find scholarships and funding opportunities, prepare for the SAT, meet nurse mentors, explore varied and exciting nursing career opportunities, visit hospitals and universities, prepare college applications, engage in community service, meet Latino community leaders, attend conferences and workshops,write college entrance essays and identify community resources.
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Televisión Azteca America supports Alcanzando Metas | |
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The Alcanzando Metas launching event was mc'd by veteran reporter Armando Guzman known for his daily broadcast network news from Los Angeles. He was accompanied by Nathalie Rayes, Director of Public relations for TV Azteca America and board memeber for Alcanzando Metas.
Guests at the AM launching were invited to the Washington D.C. launch of Azteca America, the fastest growing Hispanic television network in the US, WQAW Channel 69 in Washington DC. At the event, Azteca America Chairman Luis J. Echarte expressed support of Alcanzando Metas through its non-profit arm, Fundacion Azteca America, to further education of Hispanic youth.
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Meet the Board of Directors of Alcanzando Metas Foundation | |
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Alcanzando Metas Foundation's Board of Directors is a diverse group of people who works to ensure the foundation stays focused on the mission and the heart of the organization. The Board is committed to innovation, fiscal responsibilties and growth. Board members serve three-year terms. Each Board Member participates in one or more of the organization's six board comitees: Executive Comitee, Board Development and Governance, Comunications, Development; Finance and Audit or Programs. The Alcanzando Metas Foundation Board is comprised of (Executive Committee members are noted with an asterisk) : Laura Ramirez Drain, President* Executive Director Adriana Avalos Ph.D. Treasurer, Finances & Audit Comitte Chair* Laura Rodriguez Secretary* Ed Pena* Legal Counsel Pena and Assocites Washington, DC
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Mission Statement | |
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The Alcanzando Metas Foundation aims to help young Hispanic/Latino women succeed in the 21st century. The foundation looks at career success as a cycle beginning with academic success in high school, progressing to successful admission to college and ending with entry into career fields. The foundation aims to help these young women enhance their leadership, thinking, communication, and personal management skills as they prepare to become productive citizens for the global, high-tech American society of the 21st century.
The Alcanzando Metas Foundation is a Hispanic/Latino organization dedicated to furthering the needs of young Hispanic/Latino women. In performing its mission, Alcanzando Metas adheres to the values of its Hispanic heritage: 1. Family: the foundation works with close attention and support to family relationships. 2. Cooperation: the foundation strives to share information and resources fairly. 3. Adaptability: the foundation performs its mission in a diverse setting with varying needs and perspectives. 4. Communication: the foundation holds communication as key to solving differences in understanding. 5. Work Ethic: the foundation demonstrates the value of getting work done on time and on target. 6. Respect: working in a diverse setting, the foundation embraces respect for all individuals.
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