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2008 Conference
22nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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August 15-16, 2008 
Challenges...Choices...Connection: Issues Facing Latinas Today


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McAllen, TX 78504

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Hispanic Women's Network of Texas RGV Chapter to Honor Ralph Magana as Father of the Year 2009
The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas RGV Chapter has announced that they will be honoring William Ralph Magaña, a local father and editor/owner of Contempo Magazine. Mr. Magaña will be honored at the next HWNT meeting at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 10 at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce 1200 Ash, McAllen, Texas
HWNT will also be honoring those fathers, friends and special guests that our members will be bringing to this very special Fathers Day Luncheon. This is a wonderful opportunity to show that very special person that has had an impact in your life how much you love and care for them.
 
Mr. Magaña, better know as simply “Ralph” was born in Toledo, Ohio and raised in McAllen, Texas. In his twenties, Ralph worked in the advertising and publication industry selling Yellow Pages and publishing a local Winter Texan magazine. In the late 1980’s while working for Johnson & Johnson as a national sales trainer and pharmaceutical rep, 
Ralph was recognized as a leader in the pharmaceutical sales industry and was awarded J & J Top Achiever #1 Rep in the Country. ;In the mid 90’s, Ralph started his construction company and began building & developing homes and commercial developments including medical facilities, assisted living facilities, shopping malls, and custom homes.
Today, Magaña Construction Co. has built over 40 custom homes ranging from 3,000 to 14,000 sq. ft. and 200,000 sq. ft. of commercial developments. Ralph is the Vice President of Ridge View Investors a local development company, and the editor /owner of Contempo Magazine, an intellectual and cultural monthly publication with its on-line version at www.contempomag.com.

Ralph is the loving son of Dr. and Mrs. Ignacio Magaña and currently resides in Mission, Texas with his wife Laura and daughter Melissa Grace who are Financial Advisors with Wells Fargo Advisors.

For reservations or more information, call Alida S. Hernandez at 956-687-7766 or email to tua1046@aol.com (reservations made reservations paid). Reservations will be confirmed.

The Hispanic Women's Network is a state wide nonprofit organization made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to promoting the participation of women in public, corporate and civic life. It seeks to advance the educational, cultural, social, legal and economic well being of women through a broader awareness of their role in society, business and the family. It welcomes into its membership anyone who is supportive of its purposes and who cooperates in carrying out its programs of education and activities.

The Hispanic Women's Network (RGV Chapter), is a nonprofit 501C/3 organization that promotes its members and invites anyone who is interested in networking to attend the monthly luncheons that are held every second Wednesday of each month at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.

The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Chapter will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce (1200 Ash Street) at 12:00 (NOON).
  
For reservations or membership information, call Alida S. Hernandez at at 956-687-7766. Reservations must be made by evite or by calling in by noon the Tuesday before the meeting. (Reservation made reservation paid).

HWNT membership consist of professional business women, of these 65 to 70 % are business owners with a common goal and that is mentor and to educate the entire membership.

The Hispanic Women's Network invites anyone who is interested in growing their business and networking to attend the luncheon meeting.

Member bring your business cards and meet women from diverse backgrounds who are committed to promoting the participation of women in public, corporate and civic life.
 
HWNT members seek to advance the educational, cultural, social and legal and economic well being of all women through a broader awareness of their role in society, business and family.

HWNT of Rio Grande Chapter meets at noon every second Wednesday of the month at The McAllen Chamber of Commerce. 
 
Lunch Reservations must be made to attend. To join HWNT or for more information, call Alida S. Hernandez at 956-687-7766
About Us
The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas is a statewide Organization of individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to promoting the participation of women in public, corporate and civic life. It seeks to advance the educational, cultural, social, legal and economic well being of women through a broader awareness of their role in society, business and family.

HWNT is a nonprofit organization that welcomes into its membership anyone who is supportive of its purposes and who will cooperate in carrying out its programs of education and activities.


The affairs of the Network are managed by a board of directors consisting of representatives from 7 chapters throughout Texas.

HWNT is one of the fastest growing Business Networking Organization in the Valley.
 

For membership, to make your reservation, or obtain information, please call Alida S. Hernandez at AAA personnel Agency Inc.at 956-687-7766.



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Chapter Chair
Alida S. Hernandez

Chair Elect
Rosie Wilkinson

Vice Chair for Membership
Melissa Magana

Vice Chair for Public Relations and Communication
Elva Cerda

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Jennie Morehead

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Hope Torres

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Lupita Amador

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Linda Mireles
 

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