CDLH 36th Anniversary Spring Gala

May 20, 2016 / Content 6 A ddresses

Supporter - 74 M edia- 87 F riend - 94 Booster - 108 Buddy - 116

S cholarship R ecipients of 2016 C írculo F ood S ervices Meet the Chef. Enjoy some scrumptious recipes and join us for an evening of cooking lessons and afterwards, enjoy the results. Learn about Evergreen’s mission and their newest accomplishments. See how it has inspired our students to deal with everyday hurdles to focus on their dreams and achieve their ultimate goals. 155 156

29 Elected Officials’ Letters of Acknowledgment Letters from elected officials recognizing Círculo de la Hispanidad's efforts supporting vulnerable children and families in the surrounding communities of Nassau and Suffolk Counties of Long Island.

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 Gala purpose.

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H onorees

S ponsor H ighlights Bronze - 40 Silver - 38 Executive - 42 Corporate - 53 Business - 61 P latinum - 2

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W elquis R. L Ópez Memories

Read about the 2016 Honorees. Learn about their vocations and their involvements with the surrounding communities. Review the attributes that make them unique and the accomplishments that have earned them the recognition as a 2016 Honoree.

Take a walk down memory lane and join us in celebrating Welquis Retirement.

C í rculo de la H ispanidad P rograms 119 Learn about what’s new and exciting in Círculo. Take the Journey with Círculo and experience the accomplishments and the Completion of the “Green-Gold” Center. Experience the Historic Reflections Celebration . Círculo de la Hispanidad Evergreen Charter School 146 Founded in 2008, Evergreen is an elementary school housed within the Center and authorized by the New York State Department of Education. 124

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H istoric R eflections M emories

F elíz y L arga J ubilación

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Experience the celebration through our photo album.

In recognition of an outstanding loyal friend and supporter of Círculo de la Hispanidad, Welquis R. López.

F lashback 2015 S pring G ala I ndex

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T hank you

Bank of America.

List of Sponsors by category and Journal Composers and Authors.

C írculo B oard of T rustees C írculo S taff 2016 G ala P lanning C ommittee

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M emorandum

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

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