December 18, 1998
The festive dinning rooms of the
Old Town Acapulco Restaurant resounded with laughter and happy
talk as the members of the League of United Latin American Citizens
(LULAC) greeted each other and exchanged Christmas greetings and
gifts. "It was our annual membership Christmas party,"
stated Mrs. Beatrice Estrada president of LULAC Council 2842.
"Our members are usually preoccupied with bringing cheer
to our school children during the holidays. Once a year we take
time to have a `gathering' amongst ourselves. It gives a chance
to remind ourselves of why we do what we do.
Among the officers present were Maria Leano, Vice Pres., Penny Frocks, Sec. Treasurer, Rosina Rosales, Master at Arms, Vic Resendez, District Director and Christmas Baskets chair, Helen Steel, Scholarship Awards chair, and Bea Estrada, President and coordinator of the Emergency Food Program for School Families. Also present were Manny Aguilar, director External Affairs, Pacific Bell, who is considering the LULAC program for their scholarship program, Chris Martin, Scholarship Coordinator, Publisher Dan & Mrs. Lydia Muñoz Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Tom & Pearl Martinez, ex-officio president of LULAC, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Veronica Muñoz, Editor La Prensa San Diego, Ursula Martinez, Ann Marie Pina Brown and Bob Muff to name a few of the large group.
A typical Mexican meal was served and enjoyed by all. Presents were exchanged and then it was time for the members to go about their job of being Santa's helpers and prepare the 350 or so Christmas baskets that Santa and his little Elves will bring to those on their list.
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