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CLUB
LAS AMIGAS
PMB 45
PO BOX 9011
CALEXICO, CA 92232
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January 12, 2010
On December 30 a brunch was held in honor of our University
Students at George’s Restaurant on Mar De Cortez
in San Felipe. Twenty students and over 25 members and
guests were in attendance. Fidelia Chavez Jimenez who
graduated last year and is teaching at Cobach in San
Felipe also attended.
It
was a warm sunny day and everyone was in the festive
spirit. Rafaela A. Sterling, Manager of George’s,
provided us with a spacious area decorated for the season.
A beautiful holiday tree became the perfect setting
for individual pictures of the students. Patricia Lowe
from Club Las Amigas did a great job as photographer.
The pictures are on the Club Las Amigas website at www.sanfelipelasamigas.com
for all to view.
Our President, Carol Goddard, led the
program. Olivia Siqueiros introduced the students and
professionals. There are now over 50 professionals in
Mexico who were sponsored by Las Amigas. Each student
expressed their gratitude for all that Las Amigas does
to keep them in school and sincere appreciation for
the opportunity to pursue their dream of a professional
career.
Hazael Sierra Castillo, Delegado of San
Felipe, delighted the students with encouraging words
to continue their education and follow their goals to
better life in San Felipe. 
The prayer was led by Carol and Olivia.
A delicious buffet was served which included: coffee,
orange juice, eggs, meats, chiliques, papas and beans,
hot tortillas and plenty of sweet rolls. The moist lemony
cake was a hit with everyone.
Olivia presented a special dedication
to Dorothy Biely, the founder and hardworking advocate
of the University Program. The audience expressed tears
and gratitude of the impact Dorothy has made on their
lives by writing their words on the back of the event
program. The programs are now in the hands of Dorothy
to read. The closing prayer was given by Asiria Martinez,
who is majoring in Architecture.
My special gratitude to everyone who attended
and helped made the brunch an event to remember.
Caren Ann Cianciabella, Chair
University Scholarship Program