Education Club Newsletter 2014-2015 Vol. I Issue 1

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Yazmin Soto

As the current presi-

dent, Ms. Soto is re-

sponsible for overseeing

the other officers in their

duties, presiding over all

meetings, setting meet-

ing agendas, appointing

standing committees,

serving on the

New Beginning

On September 23rd inthe fall semester, theEducation Club met forthe first time. With over

20 students in attend-ance the club was estab-lished to conduct the fol-lowing:

To promote and facil-itate change througheducation and tocontinuously supportthe idea of lifelonglearning.

To increase thequantity and qualityof learning experi-

ences for all clubmembers in the are-as of education, gov-ernance, communityservice, and profes-sional networking.

and, to allow club

members to lead,participate, and as-sist in organized,educational endeav-ors like awareness

campaigns, forums,conferences, sympo-siums, communityevents, etc.

After initial introduc-tions, members viewedinformational videos onRoberts Rules of Orderand the clubs first orderof business began.

Members voted onofficer candidates withthe following students

having received nomina-tions and voter approval:

Yazmin Soto, Presi-dent

Alex Bazan, Vice-President

Roseiny Ibanez, Sec-

retary

Kassandra Trevino,Treasurer

Amado Zambrano,

Historian

Spring 2015

Meeting Day and

Time

This spring 2015 semes-

ter the Education Club

will meet every 1st and

4th Thursday of the

month from 3:30PM to

4:30PM.

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February 1, 2015

Volume 1, Issue 1

Education Club

2014-2015

Officers:

Yazmin Soto,

President

Amado Zambrano,

Vice-President

Kassandra Trevino,

Treasurer

Roseiny Ibanez,

Secretary

Sandra Gomez,

Historian

EC Created... 1

EC President 1

EC Elected Offic-ers

2

EC Advisor 2

Volunteer Activi-ties

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RGC Boys &Girls Club

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issue:

Executive Committee,representing the organi-

zation, and consulting

with the organization ad-

visor on all current con-

cerns and activities to

name a few. The Educa-

tion Club is pleased to

have Ms. Yazmin Soto as

its 1st president.


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(Amado Zambrano, past Historian, current Vice-President; Alex Bazan, past Vice-President; Yazmin Soto, President;

Roseiny Ibanez, Secretary; Kassandra Trevino, Treasurer; Sandra Gomez, not pictured in this photo, served as the most

recent Historian)

Education Club Officers serve one year terms from September 1st to August 31st . To qualify for an officer

position, individuals must be enrolled students of South Texas College and be in good standing. Election of

officers is held in the last week of August and no later than the second week of September. All members will

be notified of club elections one week in advance of the election date.

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Meet ECs 1st elected Officers...

During the fall semester, several

members volunteered at the an-

nual Roma Jamaica in Roma,

Texas. Serving as drink vendors,

members assisted other volun-

teers from Our Lady of RefugeChurch. Present at the event

were: Yazmin Soto, Amado Zam-

brano, Maritza Perez, Sandra

Gomez, Zaira Garcia, Odette

Garcia, Katherine Rendon, and

Rolando Ibanez.

(Pictured at right: Sandra Gomez

and Maritza Perez)

Club members volunteer at annual Roma Jamaica

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change

Dr. John A. JaureguiEducation Club Advisor

Welcome back to the spring semester. I hope everyone had an opportunity torest and relax with family, and you are ready for some challenging coursework.

It has been a pleasure serving the students of South Texas College and mem-

bers of the Education Club in Starr County. I look forward to a prosperous new

year and working closely with you on upcoming events and volunteer opportu-

nities. I wish you the best of luck this semester!

Contact information: [email protected] Phone: (956)716-4731


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On Wednesday, December 17,

2014, the South Texas College

Starr Countys Education Club

provided TMCs El Ebano HeadStart with reading books and read

to children to promote early litera-

cy. Members distributed gift

wrapped early childhood books to

over 40 students. After opening

their gifts, Education Club mem-

bers sat with children from TMC

El Ebano Head Start and read

their newly received books to

them. A special thanks to Mrs.

Arlinda Montiel, Center Supervi-

sor, and head start staff.

(Pictured at left: Sandra Gomez,

Amado Zambrano, Yazmin Soto, and

Katherine Rendon)

Club members participated in South TexasColleges annual Fall Festival at the Starr

County Campus on October 23rd. Fundraising

activities included the Moon Jump for young-

sters and the sale of manzanas preparadas.

The event was well attended, and the Educa-

tion Club recorded its first fundraising activity

for the 2014-2015 academic year. A thank you

to all club members who volunteered their time.

(Pictured right: Aurora Gomez, Deyanira Magana,

and Jennifer Cortez)

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In the spirit of giving...

EC at Starr Fall Festival

Ms. Castillo has recently been

hired as a Youth Part-time In-

structor with the club and has

continued her studies in the edu-

cation field. A special thanks to

Michael Betancourt, Boys andGirls Club Director, Rigo Falcon,

and Alicia Carrera for reaching

out to the Education Club for the

opportunity to participate. We look

forward to future opportunities to

partner with the RGC Boys and

Girls Club this spring semester.

Congratulations to Education

Club members, Nukonna Castillo

and Leobardo Guerra, for having

been selected as volunteers with

the Rio Grande Citys Boys and

Girls Club in the fall semester.These students have been help-

ing to supervise and instruct chil-

dren at the youth center. We are

proud of these individuals for hav-

ing devoted their time and com-

mitment to making a difference in

the lives of RGC youth.

Castillo and Guerra volunteer with RGC Boys and Girls Club

Education Club Meetings will be

held every first and last Thursday

of the month for the Spring 2015

semester Meetings will begin at

2:30PM


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