Bienvenido al Newsletter en internet de SADCO
www.sadco.org, information@sadco.org
Indianapolis, IN, February, 2009. Volume 19.

April 30th, Due date to apply to SADCO Scholarships for 2009-2010

Please click here to download the requirements and sign the Special Considerations sheet. Send it along with your application documents.

Logo de SADCO SOCIEDAD AMIGOS DE COLOMBIA (SADCO)
ANNOUNCES
FIFTEEN (15) $1600 EACH HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2009 - 2010

ALL SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED BASED ON DEMONSTRATED NEED

AWARDS WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

GPA MUST BE 3.0 OR ABOVE BASED ON A “4” POINT SCALE
ACTUAL DEMONSTRATED NEED BASED ON APPLICANT AND PARENTS’ 2008 FEDERAL INCOME TAX FORM (S)
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND / OR OUTREACH. (For examples see below.)
VERIFIABLE, UNIQUE, OR UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDING THE NEED.


ELLIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Must be HISPANIC of 1st, 2nd, or 3rd generation - Must be a RESIDENT OF INDIANA
Must be HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR or a FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE, or JUNIOR in college
Must be ACCEPTED BY AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Must PURSUE AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR DEGREE
Must COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Please click here to download the requirements and sign the Special Considerations sheet. Send it along with your application documents.

Big Thanks to the Indiana community for the support to SADCO's Scholarship program!

José M. Irigoyen, SADCO Scholar 2008-2009 “My name is Jose M Irigoyen and I am pursuing an engineering degree at IUPUI.

I want to thank to all SADCO’s sponsors because thanks to your generous support I am a step closer to fulfill my dream, getting an engineering degree. Thank you so much”.

Jose M Irigoyen
SADCO Scholarship winner
2008-2009

SADCO aununcia 15 Becas para

2009-2010

Favor hacer un click aquí para descargar los requisitos y firma el documento de Consideraciones Especiales. Envíelo por correo junto con sus documentos de solicitud.


SOCIEDAD AMIGOS DE COLOMBIA (SADCO)
ANUNCIA
QUINCE (15) BECAS PARA ESTUDIANTES HISPANOS DE $1600 CADA UNA PARA EL PERIODO 2009 - 2010

TODAS LAS BECAS SERAN OTORGADAS BASADAS EN NECISIDAD DEMOSTRADA

LOS SIGUIENTES SON LOS CRITERIOS PARA LA PARTICIPAR EN LA SELECCION:

GPA DEBE SER 3.0 O ARRIBA DE E.0 BASADO EN LA ESCALA DE “4”
NECESIDAD MANIFIESTA DEMOSTRADA BASADA EN LA DECLARACION DE IMPUESTOS DEL 2008 DE EL SOLICITANTE Y/O LOS PADRES
SERVICIO Y/O AYDA A LA COMUNIDAD COMMUNITY SERVICE (para ejemplos ver el documento adjunto)
CIRCUNSTANCIAS VERIFICABLES, UNICAS, O INUSUALES QUE DEMUESTREN LA NECESIDAD.

CRITERIOS DE ELEGEBILIDAD

  • Debe ser HISPANO DE 1A, 2A, O 3A GENERACION
  • Debe ser RESIDENTE DE INDIANA
  • Debe ser estudiante de último año de secundaria (high school senior) o estudiante de primer, segundo o tercer año de universidad o college (FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE, or JUNIOR in college)
  • Debe estar ACCEPTADO EN UNA UNIVERSIDAD/COLLEGE ACREDITADA
  • Debe estar en un programa para recibir un grado bachelor o asociado (ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR DEGREE)
  • Debe COMPLETAR EL PROCESO DE SOLICITUD

Muchas gracias a la comunidad de Indiana por su patrocionio y ayuda al programa de Becas de SADCO!

2009 SADCO’s Youth Essay Writing Contest

Essay writing contest for elementary, middle, and high school students. Due date to send essay is Marzo 31, 2009. The student may choose one theme and only one from the following to write about:

  • The influence of folk music from any Hispanic country on international musicians like, Shakira, Juanes, Vives, Juan Luis Guerra etc.

  • Futbol (Soccer): the phenomenon in HispanoAmerica. The influx of players in the international soccer leagues.

    Click here for more information and to find out about the prizes of the contest

    Concurso de escritura de ensayos de SADCO 2009

    Concurso de escritura de ensayos de SADCO 2009 para estudiantes de escuela elemental, media, y preparatoria. Fecha límite para enviar el ensayo es Marzo 31 del 2009. Los temas son la música y el fútbol. El estudiante podré escoger sólamente uno de los dos temas a continuación:

  • La influencia de la música folclórica de cualquier país Hispano en los músicos internacionales como Shakira, Juanes Juan Luis Guerra, Carlos Vives, etc.

  • Fútbol (Soccer): el fenómeno en Hispano-América. La llegada de jugadores a las ligas internacionales.

    Hacer un click aquí para ver mayor información y los premios del concurso

    • Sharon Hernandez, SADCO Scholarship winner, 2008-2009

    Sharon Hernandez, SADCO Scholarship winner, 2008-2009 “Life in college is wonderful; I have had the opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds and I have learned many new things. As Journalism major, I am developing my skills in the college newspaper and I am looking forward to apply for an internship next year. I am living a wonderful experience on campus, and I cannot stress enough how much I thank the generosity that lies in your hearts for helping me in this path to success. Finding money nowadays is hard, particularly in these months of global financial crisis. Paying for a higher education is very difficult for many students, and I include myself; my family’s income unfortunately is not good enough to pay for my tuition. However, I admire those who have kindly lent their hand for those of us who really need it. God bless your generosity. “

    Sharon Hernandez,
    SADCO Scholarship winner, 2008-2009

    Renew your SADCO membership -- Become a SADCO member

    Surely at least once you have asked yourself "why should I become a SADCO member?". Or, "what benefits do I get by becoming a SADCO member?". What would motivate me and my family to pay $60/year to become member? You certainly want to ask about SADCO people and get to know SADCO's activities and events. But what mattered most to us is to know what SADCO's Mission and Vision Statement is all about. What are SADCO's goals?

    SADCO is an open, non-for-profit organization that offers anyone that wonderful opportunity to feel an active part of the betterment of his/her local community and our con-nationals, and contribute in some way to aid those in need and less priviledged. The human being is always questioning himself as "what can I do to have a more meaninful effect?". SADCO provides anyone with this opportunity. Of course, there are many other options. However, if you have ever thought about a good way to help with a little contribution to the least priviledeged ones, well, SADCO may be that way. SADCO has clearly demonstrated during its almost twenty five years of life an outstanding organizational capability, a transparent management of resources, a significant impact on the community, and a strong and productive relationship with government officials and the public in general in Central Indiana.

    SADCO is based on three fundamental priorities that frame its life and function: EDUCATION, CHILDREN, and CULTURE. SADCO unbelievably has been able to give more than $85,000 in scholarships to Hispanic young students who have decided and demonstrated to pursue college degrees. This is a result of SADCO's highest priority: EDUCATION. SADCO has created simple but effective programs to aid Hispanic children locally and in Colombia and other Latin American nations. SADCO has brought to Indianapolis area excellent, high quality cultural events as a result of its critical institutional goal to promote and preserve Latin-Hispanic cultural heritage.

    SADCO offers its members, additional to this incredible opportunity for personal fulfillment, discounts to its renown GALA, recreational events and awards to members' children, scholarships and discounts to specialized conferences and courses, discounts to sports and social events in which SADCO has been an organizing partner or through its sponsors, and many other more benefits. Oh, not to mention that the fee of $60/family o $45/individual is deductible from your tax return?

    Thanks to all of you who supported and attended our events. You are invited to become a member. Click here to download the Membership Application Form. Save the file and print it to fill it out and mail the form and a cheque to SADCO.

    Latino Scholarship Fund

    Florezcamos, Let's bloom together -- This is the theme of 2009 Latino Scholarship Fund.

    Latino Scholarship Fund Reception will be on Thursday, March 26, 2009, 6-8 p.m., at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, 400 Michigan Road.

    Save the date for the Latino Scholarship Fund Dinner on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 6-10 p.m. at Westin Hotel, 50 S. Capital Avenue.

    For more information, please contact Pat Roe ate pat.roe@usafunds.org.

    Last year more than 500 leaders from Indiana community, governmental, educational and social organizations (including SADCO) gathered in Indianapolis April 10 for an event aimed at raising funds for scholarships to support Indiana Latino students. USA Funds® sponsored the event, which raised more than $200,000 toward the Latino Scholarship Fund. The new fund will support multiple organizations that offer scholarships to Latino students in Indiana. The Central Indiana Community Foundation serves as the fiscal agent for the new fund. “This event has far exceeded our expectations,” said Dalstrom. “The fact that so many came out to support the Latino Scholarship Fund tells me that individuals and organizations truly understand how important it is to raise scholarship dollars for our students, especially minority students. Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders, and it’s essential to all of us that we help them succeed academically.” (Taken from www.usafunds.org)

    "It really warms my heart to know that there are people who care about the Hispanic youth and their advancement through higher education", Perla Rojas, SADCO Scholarship Recipient 1999-2000.

    Board Member Juan Gonzalez: one of Forty under 40

    Congratulations to Juan Gonzalez, SADCO's Treasurer, for being selected as one of the Forty under 40 by the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ)... well deserved. We are proud of you.

    FYI, from the IBJ website:
    Forty Under 40: IBJ recognizes 40 local business and professional leaders who have achieved success before the age of 40. These people have demonstrated leadership, initiative and dedication in pursuing their careers, and are likely to continue to achieve in the future. Each honoree is profiled in a special supplement. Honorees are honored at a private reception attended by members of previous Forty Under 40 classes.

    It is worth noting that SADCO's Board Member Roberto Ponce was one of the 40 under 40 in 2006 and our President Dr. Alfredo Lopez was one the Best and Brightest in 2004. We are blessed and honored to have such talented individuals in our Board.

    Meet the Board of Directors

    Meet SADCO's Board of Directors. Click on the picture.

    SADCO's Calendar of General Meetings

  • Feb 28, 2009 (Puerto Rico Night!)
  • April 17, 2009 (25th Anniversary!)
  • Mayo 2, 2009 (Mexico Night!)
  • June 6, 2009
  • Sept 26, 2009

    Time:
    6:30 p.m. (dinner at 7:00 p.m.)
    Place:
    To be announced

    • SADCO's Board Meeting Calendar

  • Feb 14 (Board Retreat)
  • March 31
  • May 26
  • July 14
  • August 13
  • Dec 8

    Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: To be annunced

    • SADCO's Event Calendar of 2009

  • SADCO's Essay Writing Contest (January through March 2009)
  • SADCO's 25th Anniversary, week of April 21, 2009... heads up! huge celebration!
  • Independence Day Picnic, July 19, 2009
  • Cultural Event, Sept 2009
  • SADCO Gala, Nov 14 2009
  • Children’s Christmas Party, December 13, 2009

    • SADCO celebrates Puerto Rico Night!

    Please come to the next member meeting on Saturday February 28, 2009, @ 6:00 p.m. at the Woodland House, 10700 Lakeshore Drive East in Carmel.

    We will celebrate: Puerto Rico Night!

    Please note that the entrance to 106th Street from Keystone Avenue is under construction so you will need to find an alternate route: from 96th Street you could take Gray Road going north and then turn left on 106th Street until you reach Lakeshore Drive East. Turn right to reach the clubhouse.

    Puerto Rico Night

    Typical food from Colombia and Puerto Rico will be available for sale and SADCO will provide complimentary soft drinks. We will be asking non SADCO members to make a modest $5 donation per guest over eighteen years old to help us defray the costs of the event. This payment will allow them to participate in a raffle that evening. SADCO members will participate in the raffle free of charge.

  • We will have Music and Culture from Puerto Rico! You don’t want to miss it.
  • We are planning a dessert contest as part of the activities. Judges will select three winners. Please bring a dessert if you want to participate in this culinary contest.

    • SADCO celebra la "Noche de Puerto Rico"

    Los invitamos a nuestra próxima reunión de miembros el Sábado 28 de Febrero, 2009, a las 6:00 p.m. en el casa club de Woodland, 10700 Lakeshore Drive East in Carmel.

    Celebraremos: La Noche de Puerto Rico!

    Por favor tener en cuenta que al haber construcción en la Avenida Keystone a la entrada de la calle 106, tendrán que tomar otra ruta: desde la calle 96 podrían tomar Gray al norte, doblar a la izquierda en la 106 y proseguir hasta Lakeshore Drive East donde doblarían a la derecha hasta llegar a la casa club.

    Podrán comprar comida típica de Colombia y Puerto Rico y SADCO ofrecerá gaseosas y sodas. A los mayores de 18 que no son miembros de SADCO les pediremos una modesta donación de $5 para ayudarnos a pagar los gastos de la reunión. Esto les permitirá participar en una rifa esa noche. Los miembros participarán sin cargo.

  • Tendremos Música y Cultura de Puerto Rico. No se lo pierda.

  • Tendremos un concurso de postres como parte de las actividades. Los jueces elegirán tres ganadores. Por favor traigan un postre si desean participar.

    • SADCO's 25th Anniversary coming up in 2009

    SADCO is excited and proud to announce that celebration of its 25th anniversary is coming up in 2009. Hard to believe, but SADCO has become a stronger organization leading education, cultural, and social programs in Central Indiana. SADCO is preparing a big time celebration... stay tuned for the celebration program announcement.

    SADCO orgullosamente celebra su 25 Aniversario durante este año 2009. Increible! SADCO es ahora una organización lider más sólida con programas destacados en educación, cultura y asistencia social en el Centro de Indiana. SADCO está preparando una serie de eventos para esta celebración. Más información pronto!

    E-mail us, or call us (317) 767-7927

     

    Education Opportunities: SADCO's priority

    Contributions will enhance access to education for minority students USA Funds awards $400,000 to national scholarship groups

    INDIANAPOLIS — USA Funds®, the nation’s leading education loan guarantor, has announced the award of $400,000 in contributions to four national scholarship organizations that promote access to higher education for minority students. For the eighth consecutive year, USA Funds has awarded funds to the American Indian College Fund, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the United Negro College Fund. For the second consecutive year, USA Funds also has awarded funds to the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund.(Taken from www.usafunds.org)