Spanish American Center, Inc.
112 Spruce Street, Leominster, MA 01453
Tel #: 978-534-3145 Fax #: 978-534-5146
Board Of Directors News
Next Board of Directors’ Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 2019 6:30 pm
SAC Board of Directors’ Meeting; Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 6:30pm
A G E N D A
1) Onging and Welcoming Remarks/Bienvenida y Apertura: President Miggie welcomed
everyone and began the meeting at pm/La Presidenta Miggie le dió la bienvenida a
todos y comenzó la reunión a las______pm.
2) Board MemberAttendance& Determinationof Quorum/Asistencia de los Miembros y la
Determinación de Quórum: We have ( a / no) quorum!/¡( No / Sí ) tenemos quórum!
Board Members/Miembros:_ President Miggie Vélez _ Vice Pres. Silvia Taurino
Secretary Cheryl Boissy Treasurer Richard Letarte _ _Atty M. Yanneth
Bermúdez Camp _ _Alberto Cardelle _ _Jessie Olson _ ? _Lionel Reinford
_Eladia Romero _Luz Torres _ _Ruby Vargas _ _Leona Whetzel
Staff/Personal: Neddy Latimer Susan O’Brien Andy Mercik MickeyGuzmán
Guests/Invitados:______________________________________________________________
3) Staff Program Presentation:/Presentacióndel Personal: María Alicea, DV Counselor
4) Minutes of Dec. 13, 2018 and Feb. 7, 2019: (motion needed)/Minutas del 13 de dic. y del
7 de feb. del 2019. (necesita moción)
5) Treasurer’sFinancialReport of Dec.13,2018 and Feb.7, 2019:(motion needed)/Reporte
del Tesorero del 13 de dic. y el 7 de feb. (necesita moción).
6) InterimDirector’sReport ofDec. 13, 2018:(motion needed)/Reporte del Director Interino
del 13 de dic. (necesita moción).
7) Director of Planning & Grant’s Report of Dec. 13, 2018 and Feb. 7, 2019: (motion
needed) /Reporte de la Directora de Planeamientos y Propuestas del 13 de dic. y el 7 de feb.
del 2019 (necesita moción).
8) Committee Reports – Updates/Reportes de Comiteses – Seguimientos:
- SAC Fundraising Committee: (Cheryl)/Comité para Recaudar Fondos:
- Personnel Policies & By-Laws Committee/Comité del Personal y Bi-Leyes:
- Any Other Committee Reports:/Cualquier Otros Reportes de Comiteses:
9) Old and/or Ongoing Business/Asuntos Viejos y /o Continuos:
- SAC website: (Cheryl)/Nido de computadora:
- SAC Updates: 2018 Audit Report/Repasos del Centro: Reporte de la Auditoría 2018
10) New Business/Asuntos Nuevos:
- Upcoming Events, Activitiesand/or Conferences: (Mickey)/Eventos, Actividades y/o
Conferencias Futuras.
- Other New Business/Otro Asunto Nuevo.
11) Adjournment:Motion to adjourn wasmade by _ ___ ___, seconded by ALL; passed.
The meeting adjourned at ___ _pm./Clausura: Moción para clausurar la reunión fue hecha
por __________, secundada por todos; pasó. La reunión cerró a las _____pm. Next meeting
is scheduled for June 6, 2019/La próxima reunión se llevará a cabo el 6 de junio del 2019.
*Present by phone call.
MAG
Spanish American Center, Inc.
112 Spruce Street, Leominster, MA 01453
Tel #: 978-534-3145 Fax #: 978-534-5146
SAC Board of Directors’ Meeting; Thursday, April, 2019, at 6:30pm
M I N U T E S of February 7, 2019
1) Onging and Welcoming Remarks/Bienvenida y Apertura: President Miggie welcomed
everyone and began the meeting at 6:40pm/La Presidenta Miggie le dió la bienvenida a
todos y comenzó la reunión a las6:40pm.
2) Board MemberAttendance& Determinationof Quorum/Asistencia de los Miembros y la
Determinación de Quórum: We have ( a / no) quorum!/ ¡( No / Sí ) tenemos quórum!
Board Members/Miembros:_ P President Miggie Vélez _ E Vice Pres. Silvia Taurino
P* Secretary Cheryl Boissy P* Treasurer Richard Letarte _E_Atty M. Yanneth
Bermúdez Camp _E_Alberto Cardelle _ E_Jessie Olson _E?_Lionel Reinford
P_Eladia Romero P_Luz Torres _ P_Ruby Vargas _E _Leona Whetzel
*Present by phone contact
Staff/Personal: E Neddy Latimer P Susan O’Brien P Andy Mercik P MickeyGuzmán
Guests/Invitados: No one/Nadie
3) Staff Program Presentation(s)/Presentación(es)del Personal: _ None/Ninguno __
María Alicea will present at our next meeting./María presentará en la próxima reunión.
4) Minutes of Feb. 7, 2019: (motion needed)/Minutas de 7 de feb. del 2019 (necesita moción)
Dec. 13th Minutes were tabled, there was no quorum./Se pospusieron las Minutas del 13
de dic., no hubo quórum.
5) Treasurer’s Financial Report of Feb. 7, 2019: (motion needed)/Reporte del Tesorero
del 7 de feb. del 2019 (necesita moción). Andy presented his report and stated that we’re
doing ok financially. He also mentioned that Active Life had begun making payments
towards their outstanding bill. They’ve paid over $2,000 so far. Dec. 13th Treasurer’s
Report motion was tabled,because there was no quorum./Andy presentó su reporte y nos
informó que estamos bien financieramente. También nos dijo que “Active Life” empezó a
pagarnos por su deuda. Ya han pagado más de $2,000. Se pospuso el Reporte del Tesorero
del 13 de dic. porque no hubo quórum.
6) InterimDirector’sReport of Feb. 7, 2019:(motion needed)/Reporte del Director Interino
del 7 de feb. del 2019 (necesita moción).Mickey presented his report, briefly stating that
SAC has been very busy lately, we received a $10,000 grant from the United Way for
clients affected by the recent government shutdown, and detailed this year’s meeting
BOD dates. Dec. 13th Interim Director’s Report was tabled because there was no
quorum./Mickey presentó su reporte brevemente informándonos que hemos estado muy
ocupado, recibimos $10,000 del “United Way” para ayudar a clientes afectados por el cierre
del gobierno federal, y mencionó las próximas fechas de las reuniones de la Directiva. Se
pospuso el Reporte del Director Interino del 13 de dic. Porque no hubo quórum.
7) Director of Planning & Grant’s Report of Feb. 7, 2019:(motion needed)/Reporte de la
Directora de Planeamientos Y Propuestas del 7de feb.del 2019 (necesita moción). Susan
presented her report and briefly stated no new grants had been awarded, the By-laws
and Personnel Policies would be reviewed a nd vote don at our next meeting, and that
she was working on getting an unduplicated count of families serviced. Dec. 13th
Director of Planning & Grants Report was tabled because there was no quorum./Susan
hizo su reporte y brevemente mencionó que no hemos recibidos nuevas donaciones, que se
revisarán y luego votarán para aprobarlas, y que ha estado tratando de establecer un número
de familias servidas no duplicado. Se pospusoelReporte de la Directora de Planeamientos
Y Prouestas del 13 de dic. porque no hubo quórum.
8) Committee Reports – Updates/Reportes de Comiteses – Seguimientos:
- SAC Fundraising Committee: (Cheryl)/Comité para Recaudar Fondos: Cheryl gave
her report mentioning our Gala Event, which will be held on Saturday, September
21st, at the Knights of Columbus. We reserved the venue for $150. She also said
that it would nice to have a Volunteer Recognition Night, perhaps in May or June./
Cheryl hizo su reporte mencionando nuestro Baile de Gala, que se llevará a cabo sábado,
21 de septiembre, en el “Knights of Columbus”. Ya pagmos $150 por el local. También
dijo que seríabueno una Noche para Reconocer Voluntarios, quizás en mayo o en junio.
- Personnel Policies & By-Laws Committee/Comité del Personal y Bi-Leyes: Tabled/
Se pospusieron.
- Any Other Committee Reports:/Otros Reportes de Comiteses: None/Ninguno
9) Ongoing Business or Updates/Asuntos Continuos o Seguimientos:
- SAC Website: (Cheryl)/Nuestro Nido de Computadora: Cheryl has been updating it
regularly./Cheryl pone nueva información todo el tiempo.
- SAC Updates: 2018 Audit Report/Repasos del Centro: Reporte de la Auditoría 2018.
Andy just received. Tabled./Andy acaba de recibirlo. Se pospuso.
10) New Business/Asuntos Nuevos:
- Upcoming Events, Activitiesand/or Conferences: (Mickey)/Eventos, Actividades y/o
Conferencias Futuras. Mickey mentioned that he will attend the legislative breakfast
at Mount Wachusett Community College, on Feb. 15th./Mickey informó que iba ir al
desayuno legislativo en MWCC, el 15 de febrero.
- Other New Business/Algún Otro Asunto Nuevo. None/Ninguno
11) Adjournment:Motion to adjourn wasmade by – – – – – – – , seconded by ALL; passed.
The meetingadjourned at 7:50 pm./Clausura:La moción de clausurar la reunión fue hecha
por – – – – – – – – , secundada por todos; pasó. La reunión cerró a las 7:50 pm. Next meeting
is scheduled for April 4, 2019/La próxima reunión se llevará a cabo el 4 de abril del 2019.
A letter from our incoming Board President, Ms. Migdalia Velez:
January, 2019
Hello Everyone,
It is with great excitement, pride and honor that I have accepted the nomination for President of the Spanish American Center’s Board of Directors. I am a past employee of the Center (my position was coordinator for youth and family services), and have been an active member on the Board of Directors for over 6 years.
For over 50 years, the Spanish American Center has kept an open door policy in servicing anyone who comes through its doors with needs of hunger, shelter, immigration, language and cultural barriers, educational needs, and many other needs that traditional programs may not be able to assist with.
I have been on many journeys (in regards to servicing families) with our dear executive director Neddy Latimer that have taught me to help others with humility and compassion. I have counted these work ethics first and foremost in helping others.
The Board of Directors of the Spanish American Center is a board committed to improving the lives of the Latino / Hispanic communities, and any other community members in need of help. I am proud to be a part of this effort and look forward to working with my Fellow Board Members in continuing to make our Spanish American Center a place where our communities feel welcomed, respect, and valued.
Hola A Todos,
Es con gran alegría, orgullo, y honor que acepto la nominación como Presidenta de La Junta del Centro Hispano Americano. En el pasado, trabaje en el Centro en capacidad de coordinadora de servicios para jóvenes y la familia, y por 6 años, he sido miembro activo de la Junta de Directores del Centro.
Por más de 50 años, el Centro Hispano Americano ha tenido una póliza de “puerta abierta” en proveer servicios a las personas que entran por sus puertas con necesidades de hambre, albergué, emigración, idioma y barreras culturales, necesidades educativas, y muchas otras necesidades que programas tradicionales quizás no pueden suplir.
Durante mi tiempo en el Centro como empleada y en ayudar a personas con multiple necesidades, aprendí muchas lecciones con nuestra querida directora ejecutiva Neddy Latimer sobre humildad, respeto, y compasión. Siempre cargo esas éticas de trabajo en mi diario vivir y en ayudar a otros.
La Junta del Centro Hispano Americano se compromete en ayudar a mejorar las vidas de las comunidades Hispanas/Latinas, y todas las comunidades en general que necesiten ayuda. Con orgullo soy parte de este esfuerzo y en trabajar con los otros Miembros de la Junta en continuar los esfuerzos necesarios para que nuestras comunidades se sientan bienvenidas, respetadas y valoradas.
Migdalia Velez
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Migdalia Velez, BA, President (2019)
Migdalia Velez, Program Director, The Family Resource Center, MOC
Richard Letarte, CPA, of Lunenburg, MA – Treasurer (2019)
Richard Letarte (left) at dedication of David Higgins Cocina with Mrs. Higgins
Silvia Taurino, of Leominster, Vice President (2019). SAC Volunteer
Vice President Silvia Taurino
Cheryl A. Boissy, Secretary (2019)
Cheryl Boissy, LICSWRetired Social Worker
Luz Torres, Leominster, SAC Reception Volunteer
Mary Yanneth Bermudez-Camp
Mary Yanneth Bermudez-Camp, Esq., Leominster
Lionel Reinford
Mr. Lionel Reinford, Artist, Educator, Author
Ruby Vargas
Ruby Vargas Branch Manager, Main Street Fidelity Bank, Leominster, MA
Leona Earley Whetzel
Leona Earley Whetzel VP Montachusett Opportunity Council
Jessie Olson
Events Planning, Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
Eladia Romero
Congressional Aide, North Central MA Office of Congressman Jim McGovern
Alberto J. F. Cardelle, PhD
Provost and Vice President off Academic Affairs, Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA
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In Memorium – John I. Going
John Going
LEOMINSTER- John Isaac Going, 66, of Leominster, died Tuesday, January 6, in Sterling Village after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born May 18, 1948, in Leominster, son of Patricia M. (Supple) and the late Sidney Going, Sr. John graduated from Leominster High School in 1966. He earned his Bachelor of Secondary Education in 1975, and Master’s degree in Community Counseling in 1992, both from Fitchburg State College. John immersed himself in his community as a Community Service Coordinator for Catholic Charities of North Worcester County, Board of Directors for the Spanish American Center, religious educator and active member at Holy Family of Nazareth Church, and as an election worker for Ward 4. John enjoyed writing poetry. He was involved with several literary magazines and weekly newspapers, including the Tribune and Pioneer. He also enjoyed merengue dancing.
Besides his mother, he leaves his brother, Sidney “Tom” Going, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Leominster; one sister, Sr. Mary Going, OSB, of Martin, KY; and a large community of colleagues and friends.
Besides his father, he was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, John and Mary Supple, his paternal grandparents, Isaac and Mary Alice Going, and one brother, Thomas Philip Going in 1950.
The funeral will be held Saturday, January 10, from Simard Funeral Home, 14 Walker St., Leominster, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. in Holy Family of Nazareth Church, 750 Union St., Leominster. Burial will follow in St. Leo’s Cemetery.
Calling hours are Friday, January 9, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home.