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The document invites guests to the fifth annual Segundo de Febrero commemorative dinner on January 28, 2011, celebrating the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and its significance in the establishment of the Mexican-American community. The event will feature keynote speaker Richard Griswold del Castillo and proceeds will benefit Amistades, Inc., a nonprofit focused on community development and substance abuse prevention. Reservations are required, and attendees can also make donations to support the organization.
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- 1. Original artwork by Ramón Vázquez y Sánchez You are invited
- 2. Fifth Annual Segundo deFebrero Commemorative Dinner Kicking off the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Exhibit One hundred and sixty-three years ago, Mexicanos who lived in the northern part of Mexico or today’s American Southwest, became United States citizens upon the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on Feb. 2, 1848. The signing of this treaty ended the war between the U.S. and Mexico and gave birth to the Mexican-American community in this country. The modern geopolitical boundary between Mexico and the U.S. was established.
- 3. Friday, Jan. 28,2011 The Diamond Center at Desert Diamond Casino 1100 W. Pima Mine Road Registration 6:30 p.m. Dinner and program 7:30 p.m. Keynote speaker Richard Griswold del Castillo World Renowned Treaty Scholar and Author Henry “Hank” Oyama Segundo De Febrero Community Leadership Award Rosalva Bullock Community Advocate Master of Ceremonies Raul Aguirre REA Communications Business attire
- 4. Ricardo M. Jasso Founder/Chief Executive Officer 680 W. Prince Road, Suite 110, Tucson, Ariz. 85705 www.amistadesinc.org Proceeds benefit Amistades, Inc., a Latino-led, Latino-serving, 501 (c) 3 nonprofit community development and substance abuse prevention organization. Culture is used as a core component in all of the organization’s community activities and services. If you would like information about making a donation, e-mail claudiajassostevens@amistadesinc.org. Become a fan at facebook.com/segundodefebrerotucson Follow us at twitter.com/segundofebrero Barbara LaWall Pima County Attorney 00709R 12/10
- 5. You may reserveyour seat by returning this reply card with payment to Amistades, Inc., 680 W. Prince Road, Suite 110, Tucson, AZ 85705 by Jan. 21, 2011. Make checks payable to Amistades, Inc. For registration information, contact 2011 segundodefebrero@amistadesinc.org. Space is limited. Ticket cost is nonrefundable. Elected Vegetarian Official Meal Names of attendees: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please reserve ______ NAME_______________________________________________________________ seats at $50 each. ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________ Guests are listed on back. CITY __________________ STATE ____ZIP _________________________________ Please reserve a table for TELEPHONE ______________________CELL ________________________________ eight at $400. Guests are listed on back. E-MAIL ______________________________________________________________ Sorry, I am unable to attend. Please accept my Method of payment: donation of $ ______ Check Cashier’s check Money order benefiting Amistades, Inc. payable to: Amistades, Inc. TOTAL PAYMENT $ ____________________________________________________ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE________________________________________________
- 6. Project donors Patrocinadores deOro Arizona Community Foundation Community Partnership of Southern Arizona Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall Patrocinadores de Plata Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Pinal Hispanic Council Rosemont Copper The Partnership The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson Wells Fargo Patrocinadores de Cobre Arizona Youth Partnership Commerce Bank of Arizona La Frontera Trang Taylor Nguyen Project Underwriters American Family Insurance/Nizar Sukkar, Treaty Ground Transport Chicanos Por La Causa, Treaty Article IX Compadres, LLC, Treaty Article X Familia Corona, Treaty Article X Raytheon/HOLA, Graphics and Printing TERROS, Inc., Treaty Article IX Honorary Committee Member Raúl M. Grijalva, Treaty Case Agradacimiento Especial Stillwell House & Garden Walgreens With much gratitude, Amistades, Inc., recognizes U.S. Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva, who has served as an Honorary Committee Member for the project since its inception in 2009.