El Clarin, ASPIRA, Inc., of New Jersey

4 Pages·1999·0.19 MB·

by  Maxine Lisboa

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ASPIRA Inc. of New Jersey VOLUME 30, ISSUE 1
Update WINTER/SPRING EDITION
ASPIRA TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL LATINO EDUCATION CONFERENCE
Event to Explore Theme of Latinos & The two day conference will also present originated the first school-based dropout
‘The School Reform Movement de! prevention programs and has a national
reputation for excellence in their educational
Newark, NJ- William Colón, Executive Director support efforts. especially in relation to college-
wBdeaey ttlhat eAsS PH ener re. ott ctne cfi rst associated. wiih who $ bound Latinos.
ever Latino Education Conte in New paremal empowermé Anyone interested in attending the Latino
Jersey. The conference-whose “Where
are the Latino Voices in School Reform?” —wili vouchers and the school choice movement,
be held at Harrah's Casino and Hotel in Atlantic 484-7554 or by faxing the information
Cityo nA pril 5-6, 1999. to” her attention at [phone],
Center,
T bo o eiai AU euan Education, the Hispanio
Sapo is E oe Association, the New Jerse Association of
Cnstanetly ahear the PAasrseoncti ationC oorfdori natfoirssh er tEhdeu catioHni” spanaincd
arguments regarding school finance and budgets, Medgar EversC ollege,
ehxopwreevsesr , ouwre oaprie nisoenlsd oma ndg ivouer tihdeea s oppocrotnucneirtnyi n0g er i oes EXPANSION GRANT
Ín the Abbot v. Burke debate for Latino communi 300 CLUB’! FIRST MEMBER
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CONFERENCE
EGISTRATION FORM
ASPIRA staff members. Furthermore, the Board
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The festivities commenced with dinner and Paterson as ac ounselor,
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at Art Gallery grand opening
This newsletter is possible by a donation from First Union Bank F N
ASPIRA INC. OF NEW JERSEY HISPANIC COLLEGE FAIRS A SUCCESS
ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF December was a busy month for ASPIRA counselors as they had to
EXPANSION GRANT dcool leexgter a faiwros rkin Nteo w smJoeorstehy . the way for the first ASPIRA-sponsored
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experience in managing and operating college fairs.
“We are very pleased with the results of this first venture in this
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William Colón, Executive Director, explained that the grant would be fairs (early December) for seniors’, added Mr. Col
used to leverage funds to expand into five more urban centers in New
Jersey. “These funds will allow us to expand in Vineland and
City in the southern part of the state, Perth Amboy and New
Brunswick in the central region and Passaic in the north. We expect
tAmooS nPrteIhaRscAh aanno fdf icoipaaldedsni t ioenaxtl hpee1 c,t0n 0e0tw o chsitcalerdntrt eernts h ea ndedux rp5ia0nn0gs ipoatnrh ee ndtuspr eirpniegor d ytehAaer u.gs”u usmtm ert o ASPPIRREA- CLOOLOLKEIGNEG PFAORRE NSTU PCPEONRTTE RF OR
October of this year. ASPIRA is set to open a unique service for low-income,
For further information, please call: parentsw ho are in need of counseling and one. in
William Colón, [phone] assisting their children in applying for college, applying for
scholarships and obtainingf inancial aid. At this moment,
ASPIRA is looking for financial supporters for this much-
MILLS CORPORATION FIRST TO needed initiative.
JOIN 300 CLUB THIS YEAR The Pre-College Parent Resource Center, located on the
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A resource library containing hard copies ocfol lege
In addition to the Mills Corporation, Goya Foods, Bell Atlantic and catalogs. This library will expand to include all colleges
PSE&G have alsoj oined the Club. iversities in the U:S. i
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Electronic access to all colleges web sites and E-mail
Club members will receive special recognition and will participate in addresses.
activities designed for the members Electronic access to available national and special interest
scholarship programs and their applications formats.
PCOMING EVENTS EEldeucctartoinoinc awcecbe sssi tteo aEndT SF imnaatnecriiaall Aasnsdi sUt.aSn.c e DeFpeaderrtamle nt of
Student Aid (FAFSA) application
On-site, one-on-one, assistance in filling out and
March 11, 1999 Luncheon preparing scholarship applications, financial aid
packages, loan applications and college enrollment forms.
April 5-6, 1999 —_L atinoEducationConference ‘The Pre-College Parent Resource Center is set to open in early
July 1999 Math & Science A=c ademy March,
RST ANNUAL LATINO EDUCATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
WHERE ARE THE LATINO VOICES IN SCHOOL REFORM?
April 5-6, 1999 Harrah’s Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ
First Name___ ___ Middle Initial Last Name
Title
Institution/School
Address
c jus Zip
Telephone (
Are you an
Registration fees include Conference Program, materials, breakfasts, one lunch and Reception.
You must make your hotel reservations directly with Harrah's Hotel by calling 1 [phone]
Student Rate Pre-Registrati On Site/After Amount
3/22/99
$380.00
Multiple Registrations: The second registrant from the same institution shall receive a 10 percent
discount. Subsequent registrants from the same institution will receive a 5 percent discount each.
Registration Instructions and Deadlin
Registration materials aie be Saat on or before 3/22/99. After this date, “On-site”
registration fees apply. Full payment or aP urchase Order Form must accompany this form. No
registration will be accepted without payment or purchase order. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS
PAYABLE TO ASPIMARILA C.HEC K AND THIS REGISTRATIFOONRM TOGETHER TO:
1999 ANNUAL CO;
ASPIRA, INC. OF NE W JERSE Y,
390 BROAD STREET, 3 FLOOR
NEWARK, NJ 07104
Please invoice me, a purchase order is attached. Federal Tax-Exempt LD. # 22-1859916
__ A check is enclosed,
Sorry. No credit cards accepted for registrati
(You may fill out the form and fax to: [phone])
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ASPIRA,IN C.O F NEW JERSI
Board of Directors Aspirantes...Paterson...1978. Recognize anyone?
AniCbhaal irRpaemrosso,n Jr. View from the Chair
By Anibal Ramos, Jr
William Colón
Executive Director ASPIRA is reaching higher grounds than evebre forea sit celebrateis tsth irtieth anniversary. With
the addition of a number of programs including the Family Friendly After School Centers,
Carlos J. Alma expotahn stihoe n Loefa dtehres hiApP EXD evPerloogprmaemn ta nd atnhde MAamrehr iCaonrdp sS ciePnrcoeg raAmcsa.d emyA.S PIanRdA theIn cc. onotfi nuNeedw suJcecressesy oifs
Gene Calderón providing thousands of studentsa nd parents witha vast array of opportunities. These opportuniti
Vessenia Correa Tpairctiiocdiep anatcsc esisn tthoe peodsutc-asteicoonnadl arye xpeerfiuecnacteiosn , of Jecahrinlidrnegn . thea ndt ootlhse Wd evbeelcoompem enatc tiovfe truae ml eeafdfeercsthiviep
Henry Cruz-Pumarejo skills in our target communities. AS a result of these efforts. the ASPIRA legacy is alive and well
Mercedes Del Valle Rana, Ed. D. in New Jersey!
GPialbbleort MRuiñvoezra eWTdhhuarctoa utgiwohin l la rn ethfaeog grrnmee swis ni vytehe ea r pSutbbrlaiitnceg o? r eflaN AteiSwo PnsIJ eRrcsAea ym.p ias iTcghonem, m itfitrset da nntuoa lt heA ScPoInRtAi nuecdo nfseurcecenscse eonft itiltes d students,
Rolando Velázquez rareen etwheed Lpautbilnioc iVmoaigcee.s in Educational Reform?” will serve as a valuable starting point for this
Carlos Valentín
As a result of the efforts of the Executive Director, staft. and Board of Trustees, ASPIRA is as
strong as ever, T would like to take this opportunity to thank our funders and sponsors for their
o ed support. I also encourage other individutalobs e c art ofou r winning team!
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