Hola!

Dear members,

It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through 2024! We held our annual Mother’s Day dance on May 11, and it was a lot of fun! Though we had low attendance, we still had a good time dancing the night away with music by Qui Qui. A special thank you to Martha, JoJo, and Laura for cooking all the delicious food. 

Our Club was also represented at Carnaval in SF on May 26th by Alyssa, Art, and Tammy. They said it was a great event and want to represent PRUMA in a bigger way next year. 

This month, we will be having a food booth at the Dia de San Juan (DDSJ) festival on June 22nd at Swiss Park. These events are a lot of work, and we are still in need of volunteers - please contact JoJo at 510-246-6426 for more information. We are also holding a raffle to help pay for our new HVAC system that was just installed. Tickets are $5.00 each and the prizes are: 1st place $500, 2nd place $300, and 3rd place $200. The winners will be announced at the DDSJ festival and need not be present to win. Please contact Glenn for tickets at 530-744-4170. As this is a group effort, we are counting on each of you to lean in and assist.

I want to take this opportunity to list all the accomplishments this Board has made in the past two years. The Club has made huge strides in advancing with progress as our motto states. It has not been easy, but I want to thank everyone who has helped get PRUMA to the place it is today. A special shout out to Glenn Hernandez, Al Jaimes, Manuel Rodriguez, and David Landavazo. These gentlemen have poured many physical hours into the Club, and we are so thankful for them!!! Our accomplishments have not been easy, and we’ve faced many obstacles along the way, but we continued to press forward with the goal of keeping PRUMA alive for many more years to come. When you see a Board member, please thank them personally for their hard work and dedication. PRUMA is a better organization because of each of them. 

Accomplishments 

• New cooler in the bar
• Ice machine – no longer need to buy ice
• Obtained a new operating/fire permit with lighted exit signs, lockbox outside, and full use of the kitchen. This was a 5-month project, headed by Glenn Hernandez, and required numerous code and safety upgrades.
• Handicap ramp.
• Toilet risers for handicap patrons
• New HVAC system – A/C for the hot summer months and a heater for the winter
• Roof has been patched vs. full replacement.
• 50-inch TV
•  New lightbulbs placed in hall lights, making hall brighter.
• Fireproof cabinet for storing important documents.
• Trailer
• Our own garbage cans so we no longer are paying for monthly garbage…$460.00 savings
• New water heater
• Water main repair
• Sound system with cordless mics
• Internet access
• Locks on women’s bathroom stalls
• New printer
• We accept Zelle, Venmo and credit card payments.

On that positive note, we continue to need everyone’s help! I hope to see you at the Dia de San Juan festival on June 22. Please note our general meeting will be held on June 30 - please bring a dish to share for the potluck.

Sincerely,

Alyssa & Michelle Escoto

Vice President & Treasurer