News and Updates
Felicidades! 2024 University Graduates
Congratulations are in order for 5 of our scholarship recipients who are graduating from university this spring!!
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Felicidades! Cinco de nuestros becarios universitarios que se graduan esta primarvera!
Laura Mildred --Veterinarian
Kateryn Camacho -- Civil Engineering
Alicia Molina -- Education
Miriam Alvarez -- Dentistry
Kenia Carrillo -- Aerospace Engineering
Becas Universitarias 2024
Club Las Amigas is thrilled to announce our 2024 University Scholarship Recipients! This year, 7 local high school graduates have been awarded a 4-year university scholarship. Muchas felicidades!
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Club Las Amigas se complace en anunciar a nuestros beneficiarios de las becas universitarias 2024! Este año, 7 graduados de escuelas secundarias locales obtuvieron una beca universitaria de 4 años. Muchas felicidades!
Edgar Federico Barroso Reynonso (Studying Psychology)
Xitlalic Corpus Camacho (Studying Dentistry)
Daniel Alexis Gonzalez Morales (Electrical Engineering)
Priscilla Minerva Lopez Lopez (Studying Veterinary)
Genesis morales ortiz (Studying Law)
Johanna Elizabeth Salvador Martinez (Studying Accounting)
Paulette Alejandra Lizarralde Ricarte (Attending CETYS)
Ice Cream Social 2024
Club Las Amigas held the annual ice cream social at Escuela Secundaria Tecnica, and Escuela Secundaria Amistad. This is an opportunity for the 173 students in our program to meet their sponsors. This year we hosted the event with ice cream, cookies, cupcakes, and other yummy treats. Students worked together to complete a collaborative poster project in which each student colored one piece of the poster. The posters were given to the principals at each school to hang in the office.
Community Support: Cancer Walk 2024
Club Las Amigas members volunteered to help with the 2024 Cancer Walk. Lots of beautiful items were donated by local businesses and community members with all auction items benefitting our local Cancer Center. Club Las Amigas was happy to once again volunteer our time in support of this important local event and cause.
2024 Score International San Felipe 250
We are grateful for the support we recieved during Score International's San Felipe 250 Race! We are grateful for the race teams and individuals that supported our school campaign to raise money for uniforms, bus tickets, and school supplies for local students. We look forward to a continued partnership in years to come. If you are interested in supporting our campaign, you can find more details about our GoFundMe here: Baja Race Sponsor
2024 International Women's Day Tea
Club Las Amigas would like to thank everyone in attendance at our annual luncheon. It was a beautiful International Women's Day celebration. We were honored to have one of our first university scholarship recipients, Rosa Elia Gonzalez share her story about the importance of education in her life. We also enjoyed music by local musician, Gisella Romero throughout the event. As well, the First Municipal Lady of San Felipe graced us with her attendance. Thank you all for a beautiful afternoon. Your support of Club Las Amigas makes a lasting impact within our community.
2024 Casino Fundraiser
All bets were on for a good cause on February 29th! Las Amigas would like to thank Juanito's Restuarante for providing delicious food during our event. As well, we are appreciative of the help from the Lion's Club San Felipe, and from the many community members who volunteered and helped make this fun event a huge success! 100% of funds raised go toward university scholarships for deserving San Felipe students.
Graduates in December 2023
Felicidades! Congratulations! Las Amigas would like to congratulate 4 university students who graduated at the end of December 2023!
Jack Amador- Medicamento (Medicine)
Jese Herrera- Cinematografia (Cinematography)
Karen Arleth Rubio- Enfermeria (Nursing)
Guadalupe Ypez- Doctora (Doctor)
Pete's Camp Meeting 2023
Las Amigas and the secundaria students sponsored by Pete’s Camp were welcomed to attend the annual Homeowner's Meeting. Students had a chance to ride the firetruck and enjoy lunch complete with ice cream.
Lion's Club Donation 2023
In December 2023, Las Amigas was among a group of recipients to receive a donation from the Lion's Club of San Felipe. We are grateful for the support of our local Lion's Club and the $500 donation will go a long way in impacting the lives of San Felipe students.
Back to School Backpacks 2023
We passed our backpacks to our 101 scholarship students at Tecnica Escula. Thank you to all of you who helped with sponsoring this year. The need is getting greater each year. If you haven't sponsored yet, we still have plenty of students who need help. Visit our Sponsorship page to learn how to start your sponsorship.
Shoreline Cruise Raffle 2023
Club Las Amigas sends out a huge thanks to Sr. Tony Reyes and his wonderful crew, who took the winners of our Shoreline Cruise Raffle and their guests out for the day on the beautiful waters of the Sea of Cortez. The weather was warm and the water was calm which made for a smooth ride. Everyone seemed to enjoy the experience. Proceeds from the raffle went to the club's university scholarship fund.
International Women's Day Tea 2023
The International Women's Day Tea was a wonderful event. Jeannie would like to send her appreciation for all the beautiful efforts for the tea. It bespoke the true nature of women to create beauty in our community.
Casino Fundraiser 2023
Our Casino was a Full House! Thank you to all who attended our Casino at the Ejido Social on March 16th! We couldn't have put on the event without help from our community volunteers. Thank you all for sharing your time, skills & prize donations: Lions Club members, friends & family, local businesses. All monies raised will go to our club's college scholarship fund.
Discover Baja 2023
Club Las Amigas extends their appreciation to Sergio Leon Cuevas from San Felipe Hiking Adventures, and Jose Luis Galindo Morales from Saving Turtles Sea Cortez, for volunteering their time to our fundraiser, Discover Baja.
Lions Club Donation
CLub Las Amigas would like to extend their great appreciation to the local chapter of Lions Club for the recent $1,000.00 donation. The monies will go a long way in supporting our efforts to assist local students with their financial education needs. Muchas Muchas Gracias.
Backpacks 2022
Club Las Amigas packed and delivered backpacks with school supplies to students at secundaria schools, Tecnica and Amistad. We are able to provide these supplies through funds raised at our events and through generous donations.