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Objectives:
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promote a better understanding of Puerto Rico amongst people
of all nationalities and races,
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promote and cultivate the Puerto Rican culture and
** To
promote social activities amongst its members.
since 2/23/08
HPRSD
is A Non Profit Organization IRS code 501 (C) (3)
At The Next HPRSD Membership Meeting...
House of Puerto Rico Membership Meeting
Saturday, May 3, 2007, 3:00 - 6:00 pm House of Nations, Balboa Park.
The next HPRSD membership meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd at 3:00pm at the Hall of Nations in Balboa Park. Meet fellow Puerto Ricans and friends at our monthly meetings. Share in the PR potluck. If you need transportation, call the HPRSD number at (619) 234-3445 a week before to contact volunteers for you.
Meet Puerto Rican / TV-celebrity
Carmen de La Paz
Puerto Rican Carmen de La Paz, carpenter and designer on HGTV's show Hammer Heads, will be joining us this Saturday at the HPRSD membership meeting in Balboa Park.
Children's Workshop
Carmen de La Paz, who's also in Paloozaville, will work with our children on an interesting crafts project while the adults are attending the HPRSD business meeting. Brings the kids!
Culture Corner
Come hear about Carmen's experience on how a Puerto Rican can make a presence in Hollywood. Carmen has worn many hats, literally & figuratively, along the ways. See what it takes!
HPRSD
Membership Meeting Potluck
Bring a dish, Share a dish, and Enjoy each other's company.
One of the traditions of the HPRSD Membership Meeting is the Community Potluck. Here we share typical Puerto Rican dishes, catch up on the latest news, and have a great time. Elise Caruso is our Potluck coordinator. To
volunteer for a potluck contribution, either call
the HPRSD number (619) 234-3445 or via email Elise at elisecaruso@cox.net.Thanks
to our volunteers!!
Make sure to visit our website continually for the latest details. For more information or to volunteer, either call us at (619) 234-3445 or via email at quepasa@houseofpuertorico.com
Introducing the Domino Club of the
House of Puerto Rico San Diego
Renewing old traditions...
Next Game Day Sunday, May 4, 2007; Noon - 4pm
Suggested Donation: $1:00
(per person)
Proceeds go towards Domino Club
and La Casita programs.
Dominos in Joyce Kilmer Park
(partial) Art by Daniel Hauben
On Sunday, May 4th, we will meet again for domino play, behind La Casita (House of Puerto Rico cottage) at Balboa Park from noon to 4pm. We will ask for a minimum $1.00 donation from each domino player with the proceeds going towards La Casita and the Domino.
Come meet the winners of
House of Puerto Rico San Diego's
1st Annual Tomas Perry Domino Tournament
For those that are interested in joining us every month, they can RSVP through the club or me (bobbyrivera2002@hotmail.com). Due to park regulations NO ALCOHOL will be permitted within our area. If you have a card table, bring it. This is a family event and we ask everyone to act responsibly.
....... .................................................................................................................................Photos courtesy of Manny Lopez
Realizing Our Dream...
House of Puerto Rico San Diego celebrated the grand opening of its cottage museum at the world-renown Balboa Park in San Diego, CA, on Saturday, February, 4, 2006. The opening of the cottage museum is the culmination of a 7-year effort and $230,000 raised with the goal to dedicate a public building in Balboa Park for the purpose of promoting the history, art and culture of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and of Puerto Ricans residing in the mainland United States.
Come to see the cottage which is open to the public every Sunday from noon to 4pm.
Sunday hosts for la casita needed
Now that we have realized our dream of opening our cottage that will highlight our culture, traditions, and history to visitors to Balboa Park from all over the world, we must focus on having people available to host it. Our club has taken a huge step forward and we now need additional help to proceed. Volunteers are needed to host on Sundays that la casita will be open from 12-4 pm. An orientation meeting lasting one hour will be needed prior to hosting.
If you are interested or have further questions, you can contact Joe Carballo, volunteer coordinator, who can be reached at jcarballo@san.rr.com. If you can help and are not yet a member, please view our application on-line. You will be able to meet new people and get reacquainted with old friends. Hosting is fun!
The
dynamic HPRSD College Student / Youth Committee now has its own webpage.
Stay tune for this development. Be a part of it!
Come
meet new people (college students from UCSD/SDSU/SWC/ City College,
Military, and High School students from all over San Diego County)
, earn community service hours/help your community, and HAVE FUN!
BRING
A FRIEND!!!
Meet fellow Puerto Ricans and friends. Find out what events are planned in San Diego. Contribute to the strength of our organization.
Hear discussions about PR culture and history (see next section
below). Share in a PR food potluck. Contribute to the flavor of
our culture.
Upcoming meetings:
Next meeting in May 2008. Saturday, May 3rd. There
are no meetings in July and December.
If you need transportation,
call the HPRSD number at (619)
234-3445 or email a week before to contact volunteers for you.
HPRSD
Culture Corner: Sharing
the Puerto Rican Experience!
In our monthly meetings, a member of the House of Puerto Rico or
a visiting guest are invited to share their experiences with the Puerto
Rican culture. Tom Perry, one of the original founders of the House
of Puerto Rico, and Jaime Chavez initiated the series. If you are
interested in sharing your experiences about Puerto Rican Culture
or you would like to learn more about Puerto Rican culture, please
attend our next meeting or email us at hprsd@houseofpuertorico.com Here is a list of upcoming culture corner presentations
for 2008:
January
Día de los Tres Reyes / Three Kings Celebration by Emilie German
February
The History of Salsa by Charlie Rivera; Casita 2nd Aniversary
March
2008 San Diego Latino Film Festival
April
El Día de Los Niños Celebration sponsored by HPRSD College Student/Youth Committee
May
Carmen de La Paz
June
Dionisio 'Dennis' Flores
July
NO MEETING
August
To be confirmed...
September
To be confirmed...
October
"La Fortaleza: the oldest governor's mansion in continuous use in the new world' by Dr. Antonio Grillo
November
ELECTIONS for 2009 Board
December
NO MEETING
For more information
please contact:
La Casa de
Puerto Rico
P.O. Box 81982, San Diego, CA. 92138
(619)-234-3445or Email at:
At The Next HPRSD Membership Meeting... 
Puerto Rican Carmen de La Paz, carpenter and designer on 
Come meet the winners of 
