Newsletter – November 2021
November, 2021
Dear HOS Members,
Once again, this month will be the elections for the Board of Directors of the HOS. Sunday 14 of November, we will have our second virtual electronic election of the House of Spain General Assembly. House of Spain will send emails with the reports on the status of our organization for this past year, so you can be informed of the Board of Directors work during the 2021 year.
I, with my team, will run for president of our organization. It has been a pleasure to have been your president for the last twelve years in a row and it will be an honor for me to be re-elected again.
In the last twelve years we have improved our organization 400%, physically and financially, thanks to the different Board of Directors that have worked with me year after year.
Please is very important that you vote! Be alert for the electronic ballot, and vote. November 12-14, 2021, MEMBERS RECEIVE AND RETURN EMAIL FORMS
LAWN PROGRAM 2021
I want to thank you all of you for making the Lawn Program this year one of the most concurred and beautiful with many members dressed in typical costumes of Spain. This was a big surprised to me since the other cottages has not had this type of crowds since before the pandemic! We were caught by surprised and apologized for not having enough paella for all of you.
Vivan los spañoles y su gracia!
Black Lives Matter
The first milestone in the emancipation of black people took place in 1514, when the Spanish Crown approved mixed marriages, which blessed the unions of people of different races (whatever they were) throughout the American territory.
Read (Spanish only) and listen (Spanish or English) more about the history in The Hispanic Council link
Discover the story of Lucas Vázquez de Ayllón, the person from Toledo who explored the Carolinas
Read (in Spanish only) and listen (in Spanish or English) more about the history in The Hispanic Council link
Discover the story of Sebastián Vizcaíno, the Spanish explorer who mapped the California coast.
Read (in Spanish only) and listen (in Spanish or English) more about the history in The Hispanic Council link
HOS Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by the House of Spain, Casa de España in San Diego for a member or a family member of said organization to continue to enhance his/her knowledge and appreciation of Spanish history and culture and to serve as an ambassador for Spain. The scholarship is for $1,000 paid in two installments of $500 each. For applications and more information please download the information flyer and the Scholarship application form from the HOS, CDESD website.
We need your help to be an “Ambassador” at the casita on Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Please feel free to reach out to us at contact@houseofspainsd.org any time.
I sincerely thank you for your support and membership.
Stay healthy, Salud!
Jesus Benayas