Greetings to everyone! Hope everyone is doing well!
Our new officers for 2025 starting from March 2025 to March 2026 are:
Fred Baca – President (reelected)
Javi Marrufo- Vice President
Secretary/Treasurer- Frances Vasquez
Parliamentarian – Danny Vasquez
Chaplain – Renee Provencio
Building manager- Fred Baca(self appointed)
Congratulations to all the officer holders!
Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Fred Baca will be at a doctor’s appointment in Phoenix on our regular meeting date which is the second Tuesday of every month.
I would like to thank the members and guests that were present at our last regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Attending were:Fred Baca, Lynn Baca, Ted Pressler, Frances Vasquez, Danny Vasquez, Fermin Lopez Sr., Renee Provencio, Mikki Jemin, Della Acosta, Javi Marrufo, Marivel Medel, Rudy Martinez, Claudia Elferdink, Bea McKinney, and Simon Sotelo.
Making special presentations: Victoria Chick on the establishing of the southwest regional art museum and art center. James Charleston, Executive Director presenting on the Silver City Theatre. J james is in search of some Chicano men who would like to audition for parts in the play “The Last Angry Brown Hat” Ages 30 to 50. Interested in a part? Contact James at 303-349-8727. Perhaps you may know someone who is interested! James is also seeking someone who may be able to help with costume designing or seamstresses as he is seeking someone who can help. Please contact James at the number above.
ENCHILADA SALE!
Friday, may 16, 2025
Meeting to discuss the enchilada sale is on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:30 p. m. at the Bayard Public Library, come and get the update on the dinner! Help is always welcomed!
Saturday, April 12th: Renee and Frances Vasquez will venture out to las cruces in search of needed supplies for the enchilada sales.
Sunday, April 13th: Chili making party! Time to be announced! Bring your party hat! Donations are still being sought! Physical help, money, ingredients or any of the needed items list on my previous update. Contact Renee at the Bayard Public Library for more info!
LULAC Council 8003 rechartering process concluding as it will be mailed out before March 31st. Thanks to all the members who paid their dues!
State LULAC Convention: August 15, 16, and 17, 2025. Norther NM Community of Ohkay Owingeh located minutes from Santa Fe in the beautiful Espanola Valley.
Please make plans to attend. If you already know you are going, please contact Fred Baca. The OHKAY Casino-Hotel Resort Rooms: $69 per night. Let me know as soon as possible, please.
Sincerely,
Fred Baca, President
LULAC Council 8003