CDLH 2017 Spring Gala Journal

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C í rculo de la H ispanidad P rograms F lashback 2016 S pring G ala students to deal with everyday hurdles to focus on their dreams and achieve their ultimate goals.

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M emorandum

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2017 G ala P lanning C ommittee

In memory of our loved ones, may we never forget them.

Letters from elected officials recognizing Círculo de la Hispanidad's efforts supporting vulnerable children and families of Nassau, Long Island. Elected Officials’ Letters of Acknowledgment

H onorees S cholarship R ecipients of 2017 Mr. Gil Bernardino, Executive Director and Founder of Círculo, addresses our community. Learn the History of Círculo. Mr. Leo Fernández, President of the Board of Directors of Círculo, addresses our community. Círculo de la Hispanidad Mission Statement and the Gala purpose. Read about the 2017 Honorees. Learn about their vocations and their involvement with the surrounding communities. Review the attributes that make them unique and the accomplishments that have earned them the recognition as a 2017 Honoree. 13 10

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List of Sponsors by category and Journal Composers and Authors.

A cknowledgement to our donors

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Honoring Our Past &Present...

S ponsor H ighlights

Learn about what’s new and exciting in Círculo. Take the Journey with Círculo and experience the accomplishments with the Evergreen Charter School. Evergreen Charter School 140 Founded in 2008, Evergreen is an elementary school housed within the Center and authorized by the New York State Department of Education. Learn about Evergreen’s mission and their newest accomplishments. See how it has inspired our

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Continuing our course for the Future!

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