Who We Are... Co-sponsored by Ms. Beck, Ms. Krug, Ms. Lipsky and Ms. Fagan-Simpson, Adelante, Mujeres is a scholarship support group for grade 8 Latinas and their associates. The main function is to raise money for a college scholarship fund, which will be available for application to the members as high school seniors. The young ladies, who meet weekly, have conducted fund raisers such as a fiesta and holiday cards. They have contact with the UCLA group "Latinas Guiding Latinas," and have taken a field trip to UCLA to tour the facilities. The group celebrates Cinco de Mayo. Members encourage and support each other toward good citizenship and good grades, and peer tutor each other as needed.
2007-08 Members
Fernanda Barragan-Gonzales
Brenda Chi - Casanova
Perla de la Cruz
Anna Lee Diaz Garcia
Vella Garcia
Anabel Ibanez
Jessica Lazos
Marisol Luis-Lopez
Araceli Montano
Claudia Perez
Erika Perez
Monsserrath Perez
Daniela Reveles
Silvina Robles
Verenice Salas
Veronica Salas
Catherine Soltero
Andrea Tinoco
Marisela Vaca
Crop Walk, March 9, 2008, 1 p.m., starts at CLU
Five non-profit organizations reaped the rewards of the annual Conejo CROP Walk that took place last March. CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walks are sponsored by the Church World Service/CROP, the interfaith relief development and refugee assistance arm of the National Council of Churches. There are about 2000 CROP Walks in the United States each year. Last year over 2.5 million CROP Walkers, volunteers, and sponsors raised more than $17 million to help stop hunger around the world – and in their own communities. Connect to their website for more information – wwwchurchworldservice.org.
CROP Walks are interfaith, noncompetitive, inter-generational events. Seventy-five percent of the money raised is channeled through Church World Service/CROP and used in more than 70 countries. These funds are used to assist in the aftermath of floods, earthquakes, famine, war-torn areas, immediate aid to the tsunami survivors in S.E. Asia. In areas of third world countries, CROP funds provide tools, education, and a new start for struggling communities. The remaining 25% stays in the local Walk cities to benefit selected local non-profit agencies.
Last March, almost 500 members of our own community and their sponsors participated in our local CROP Walk. Locally, in the Conejo, we raised over $49,000! Our 6-mile (10K) or 4.5 mile walk begins at CLU, traverses the community, and returns to CLU. The following local non-profit agencies receive a portion of our funds: Conejo Meals on Wheels, Westlake Meals on Wheels, MANNA, Lutheran Social Services, and Catholic Charities. Our lofty goal for this year is 600 walkers and $55,000.00! You can make it happen.
Our 30th Anniversary CROP Walk is planned for Sunday, March 9, 2008. Individual people, families, youth organizations, and churches will once again be on the march in March to raise money for, and awareness of people in desperate need of our help. We would be delighted to have a contingent from your group join us this year! Registration at Sports Complex, CLU, begins at 12:00 and the Walk begins at 1:00. Make the decision, mark your calendar, pick up an envelope from your “deputy”, and ask for sponsors. All monies in envelope should be brought to registration.
Please contact me for details. Thank you,
Sherrill Hyink – Coordinator – 805-492-3674
Crop Walk, March 12, 2007, 1 p.m., starts at CLU
The annual Crop Walk begins at 1 p.m. (but please arrive at least half an hour earlier) at Cal Lutheran University.
Adelante Mujeres Join Crop Walk, March 13, 2006
The annual Crop Walk begins at 1 p.m.--but please arrive at least half an hour earlier--at Cal Lutheran University. Many Crop Walkers in various locations are helping toward combatting world hunger. Contributions assist uprooted families, help provide water resources development across Aftrica, and support more than 3,200 food pantries, food banks, and meal sites. Colina's Adelante Mujeres are proud and important participants.
Cinco De Mayo Family Celebration
Thursday, May 5, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., in Colina aud.
You are invited to a Cinco de Mayo Family Celebration, Thursday, May 5, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. in Colina's auditorium.
Main dish and drinks provided.
Your homemade dishes and desserts are welcome!
Entertainment provided by the award-winning Hueneme High School Mariachi Band and Folklorico Dancers.
Sponsored by the Colina's Adelante, Mujeres
Usted es invitado a una Celebración del Cinco de Mayo
Jueves, el cinco de mayo de 2004, seis de la tarde, en auditorio de Colina
Tendremos el plato principal y bebidas.
Si pued,, nos encantaría los platos y postres hecho en casa.
Entretenimiento por La Banda de Mariachi y Bailarines Folklóricos de Hueneme High School.
Patrocinado por el club de Adelante, Mujeres de Colina.
Crop Walk, Sunday, March 14, 2004,
starting 1 p.m. at CLU
Members of Adelante Mujeres and others will join hundreds in the 26th annual Crop Walk.
Making quilts to be donated to families in Mexico, Nov. 2003
Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Thursday, May 8, 2003
Where: Colina Middle School, auditorium
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Entertainment: Mariachis & Folklorico Dancers
Catered dinner.
Who's Invited: Families, students, staff.
Hueneme High School Mariachi Band & Folklorico Dancers provide entertainment
for Cinco De Mayo Celebration, sponsored by Adelante Mujeres, May 2003
Article by co-sponsor Ms. McDaniel
Adelante Mujeres and its sponsors would like to extend a very heartfelt "GRACIAS!" for your encouragement and support of our Cinco de Mayo celebration.
The girls worked very hard preparing for the event. Several committees were formed including invitations, publicity, hostess, children/games, decorations, and cleanup. The committees met several times ensuring best planning. Invitations were designed and sent out to approximately 80 homes. The entire group worked well transforming the multipurpose room/auditorium into a festive environment with banners, streamers, balloons, table cloths, center pieces, and music. A list of the students involved is below. If you have any of these students please commend them on a job well done.
There were approximately 150 people attending the event. Port Hueneme High School Mariachi Band and Folklorico Dancers performed several songs and dances from three different regions. Food was catered through Command Performance. We ate chicken fajitas, beans, rice, chips and salsa. Several parents brought in "specialty" dishes. Many sweets were brought in by parents, students, and faculty. The evening concluded with pinatas for three different age groups of children. The evening event received coverage from the Ventura County Star. Previously, at our regularly scheduled Tuesday meeting, interviews and photographs of the group were taken by The Acorn.
Everyone had a great time. If you didn't make it this year, we hope to see you next year.
Valentine's Cards Fund Raiser
Making Valentines cards for fundraiser.
Crop Walk, Sunday, March 9, 2003
Some 20 members of Adelante Mujeres and others joined in the Crop Walk, and helped to raise approximately $450.
'Motivation': A Presentation by Mr. Carlos Conejo
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002
Mr. Carlos Conejo will address Adelante on the topic of "Motivation," Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at lunch time. All are welcome. Bring your lunch, and enjoy what promises to be a powerful, informative presentation.
Thanksgiving Toy Collection, through Nov. 27, 2002
Adelante Mujeres is currently collecting "gently" used toys or other contributions for the needy. The collection box is in the library until Thanksgiving.
Field Trip, Wed., Nov. 13, 2002
Pictures by Bianca Kharas, grade 8
Kickoff Meeting, Tues., Oct. 1, 2002
Lunch provided, in the Friendship Room
Conejo Valley Crop Walk
Adelante Mujeres participated in the 24th annual Conejo Valley Crop Walk on Sunday, March 10, 2002. Students and staff may make contributions of $1 or more on the outdoor stage during lunch on Tuesday, March 5, 2002.
The Crop Walk starts at 1:00 p.m. at Cal Lutheran University Nygreen Hall (the walk will end at the same location). Registration takes place at CLU from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Funds raised will go to Conejo Valley Meals on Wheels, Westlake Village Meals on Wheels, Manna, Catholic Charities of Ventura County, Lutheran Social Services, and to alleviate basic hunger need in many parts of the world
