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Las Adelitas Arizona has been a
strong supporter of the Mexican
American Studies (MAS) program
in TUSD and the work that the
department and staff have done to
advance educational equity for our
local youth.
Earlier this year, TUSD
board member Michael Hicks ap-
peared on “The Daily Show” and
demonstrated an impressive lack of
knowledge about MAS — the pro-
gram he has been working hard to
ban — among many other things. He
also suggested that students only sup-
ported the program because the teachers
would give them free burritos. Dumb.
In April of this year, Las Adelitas
Arizona joined community and student organiza-
tions in support of the MAS program at TUSD and
it’s director, Sean Arce.
At the board meeting, several organiza-
tions collaborated to make burritos and art to
hand out to the community. Gracias to AFSCME
449, Casa Maria, Citizens for Educational Excel-
lence, Derechos Humanos, Save Ethnic Studies,
SJEP, Tucson High MEChA, UNIDOS. And Dwight
Metzger from the Gloo Factory! La lucha sigue!
TUSD Burrito Tardeada in Support of Mexican
American Studies and Program Staff
Dorothy Iana Adjovu - Rest in Peace
This June, we lost a bright star
and a dear friend and Adelita.
Dorothy Adjovu was a
wonderful individual and a great
friend to many. She joined Las
Adelitas Arizona in 2011 and
grew dear to all that knew her.
She was a kind,
thoughtful, and dedicated indi-
vidual with the warmest of spirits
and a beautiful smile we will never
forget.
We will miss her dearly
and wish her friends, family, and
loved ones our deepest condo-
lences and blessings.
We love you Dorothy!
SUMMER 2012 LAS ADELITAS ARIZONA
Summer 2012 Newsletter
Inside this issue:
Mother’s Day
Fundraiser
2
Mi Familia Vota
Workshops
2
Dine out for
Safety
2
LAAZ Quarterly
Meeting 7/28
3
Cesar Chavez
March & Rally
3
LAAZ New
Year’s Brunch
3
Welcome New
Board Members
4
Adelitas passing out burritos at TUSD
Las Adelitas Arizona
Board of Directors
Chair
Laura Dent
Vice-Chair
Deyanira Nevarez
Secretary
Jessica Pacheco
Treasurer
Liz Rangel
Membership
Eva Dong
Outreach
Priscilla Teran
Historian
Diana Uribe
Board Member
Brianda Bustamante
Board Member
Wendy Cevallos
Board Member
Michelle Aguilera
Warning: According to TUSD Board Member
Michael Hicks burritos may cause brainwashing
Dorothy Adjovu ~ 1990 - 2012
In March of this year, Las Adeli-
tas Arizona hosted a Mother’s
Day brunch to fundraise for the
non-profit and celebrate the
women who have supported us
throughout our lives.
The event raised nearly
$1,000 for Las Adelitas Arizona
and gave our families a great
opportunity to come together in
support of an organization that advo-
cates for the civic engagement of
Latinas throughout Arizona.
Thank you to our sponsors,
Angelica’s Wedding & Event Center,
Every year the Southern Arizona
Center Against Sexual Assault
(SACASA) holds the annual Dine out
for Safety fundraiser in support of the
great work done by this local non-
profit.
Did you know someone is
affected by sexual violence every 2.5
minutes? In our community, these
challenges are even greater, as often
cultural norms play a role in rates at
which women report assaults and
abuse.
Celebrating the Adelitas in our Lives - Mother’s Day Event
Dine out for Safety with Southern AZ Center Against Sexual Assault
Mi Familia Vota Citizenship Workshops
Mi Familia Vota is
a non-profit, non-partisan
organization that focuses
on Latino community en-
gagement. The organiza-
tion registers Latina/os to
vote and hosts regular citi-
zenship workshops to as-
sist community members
in filling out the forms to
apply for citizenship.
Las Adelitas Ari-
zona volunteers helped
eligible residents fill out fee
waiver forms and
their N-400 applica-
tion for naturaliza-
tion.
With the
assistance of Las
Adelitas Arizona
volunteers, Mi Fa-
milia Vota has been
able to help close to
150 people apply for
Citizenship this
year!
Thanks to
all the wonderful
volunteers!
On March 10th and June 2nd of this
year, Las Adelitas Arizona members
volunteered their time at Mi Familia
Vota citizenship workshops.
Page 2 Summer 2012 Newsletter
Celebrating the Adelitas in our Lives Fundraiser
Former Las Adelitas AZ
Chairwomen Regina Romero
and Montserrat Caballero
and all the local businesses that donated
food and beverages in order to make the
event a success. We had a great time
celebrating the everyday Adelitas in our
lives for a great cause.
Adelitas volunteering at MFV citizenship fair
SACASA provides resources to wom-
en who are affected by sexual assault and their
families. Montserrat Caballero, former Las
Adelitas Arizona chairwoman, is the executive
director of this wonderful organization.
This year, several Adelitas volunteered
at local restaurants to raise funds for SACASA
and support the valuable work they do for our
community. Thank you to all the Adelitas that
took part, and the great local restaurants that
supported the event, and of course SACASA
for all they do for the women of our
community.
MFV citizenship workshop
Las Adelitas AZ board member
Priscilla Teran and her mom
helps the organization priori-
tize issues facing all Adelitas
and their families.
The event this year
was held at the home of Wen-
dy Cevallos, former Las Adeli-
tas AZ chair. Thanks for the
great ideas and gracias to all
the new faces and longtime
members that joined us!
This year Las Adelitas AZ
continued it’s tradition of
hosting an annual New
Year’s brunch.
Every year we try
to get together in January to
catch up with members and
discuss goals for the organi-
zation in the year to come.
Getting member feedback
Cesar Chavez March & Rally 2012
Page 3
Las Adelitas AZ Quarterly Membership Meeting - 7/28/2012
On July 28th, 2012, Las Adelitas Arizona will host our
quarterly membership meeting at Southern Arizona
Center Against Sexual Assault.
SACASA is located at 1600 N. Country Club,
the meeting will be held between 11:30am to 1:30pm.
Please join us, lunch will be provided, we will be
voting on 2012 legislative endorsements. You do not
need to be a member to attend, however you must be
one to vote!
Feel free to bring a friend, kids are always wel-
come! Childcare will be provided.
LAAZ New Year’s Brunch
WHAT: Las Adelitas AZ Quarterly Meeting
WHEN: 7/28/2012 from 11:30am to 1:30pm
WHERE: SACASA - 1600 N. Country Club
Las Adelitas AZ New Year’s Brunch
Cesar Chavez March 2012
Adelitas at Chavez Rally
“Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You
cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read.
You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You
cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore.
We have seen the future, and the future is ours”
- Cesar Chavez
This year Las Adelitas Arizona members marched in memory of the great
Cesar Chavez. The march this year fell on Cesar’s actual birthday, March
31st, and shortly after the death of Richard Chavez, his brother and fellow
UFW activist. The marcha was especially critical in light of the heightened
attacks on our community, including SB1070, expanded voter ID laws, and
the attack on ethnic studies in our own backyard. LAAZ walked with the
community gave out free water at the rally. We hope to see the event
continue to grow in Tucson and across the state, and for the spirit of
community to bring us together in honor of the Chavez legacy.
Las Adelitas Arizona
P.O. Box 27716
Tucson, AZ 85726
Phone: 520-343-4900
LasAdelitasArizona@
gmail.com
Our Mission: “To recruit, educate, and mobilize Latinas to participate in
the political process and support progressive issues.”
Marilyn Freed
Rosanna Gabaldon
Ramona Grijalva
Sandra Hernandez
Mari Helen High
Paloma Lopez-Santiago
Carolina Luque
Stefanie Mach
Deyanira Nevarez
Jessica Pacheco
Angelica Patino-Rockov
Laura Penny
Monica Perez
Tamara Prime
Celina Ramirez
Liz Rangel
Diana Rhoades
Michelle Aguilera
Veneranda Aguirre
Tanya Alvarez
Linda Barter
Deanna Bates
Susy Bravo
Vera Buettner
Brianda Bustamante
Montserrat Caballero
Olivia Cajero-Bedford
Wendy Cevallos
Andrea Dalessandro
Laura Dent
Eva Dong
Pat Fleming
Kristel Foster
Anna Rivera
Andrea Romero
Amy Santos
Mohur Sidhwa
Alexandria Soto
Alma Sychuk
Sherry Teachnor
Priscilla Teran
Diana Uribe
Cecilia Valdez
Madeleine Wachter
June Webb-Vignery
Bruce Wheeler
June Webb-Vignery
Patricia Wiedhopf
Alma Yubeta
2012 Active Members
www.LasAdelitasArizona.org
Thank you to all our these individuals for your support of Las Adelitas Arizona!
Welcome new members! We are only as strong as our membership !
Las Adelitas Arizona Happy Hour
Welcome New Las Adelitas AZ Board Members!
Brianda Bustamante
Salazar
Board Member
Join us for Las Adelitas Arizona Happy Hours!
Keep an eye out for the next one, on Facebook or via
Adelitas email updates... it’s a great way to meet LAAZ and
get to know the membership!
Michelle Aguilera
Board Member Liz Rangel
Treasurer
Diana Uribe
Historian
We are blessed to have brought these wonderful women on to the board of Las Adelitas
Arizona. Thank you mujeres for your service to the community!