ACHA - P.O. Box 3203 - Augusta - GA - 30914
acha@elcervantino.org
Bienvenido
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La Asociación Cultural Hispanoamericana fue fundada e incorporada en la ciudad de Augusta, Estado de Georgia, el día 10 de abril de 1986 y ha sido referida desde entonces con el acrónimo de ACHA. La organización es una asociación de carácter cultural y familiar, sin fines de lucro y organizada de acuerdo a "The Georgia Non-profit Corporate Code". Es una entidad apolítica y no confesional. La Junta Directiva de A.C.H.A. se elije cada dos años por mayoría de votos. Un miembro no gana, es pagado o recibe obsequios como compensación de servicio en la Junta Directiva.
Los objetivos de ACHA son de reunir dentro de la organización, sin discriminación alguna, a todas las personas que estén interesadas en el idioma, la cultura y las tradiciones hispanas; promover el desarrollo cultural, educacional y social, y colaborar con otras organizaciones y grupos de carácter similar, además de ayudar a otras asociaciones que tengan los mismos fines. Nuestro fin primordial es la preservación y difusión de nuestra cultura.
Todos son bienvenidos a ser socios. El aporte anual de $12 por persona nos permite programar las actividades anuales y a publicar nuestro boletín "El Cervantino", en el que le informamos de los eventos a realizarse; así como de las novedades de nuestra asociación y sus socios, fechas importantes, planes de trabajo y otros detalles.
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Festival Hispano
Desde el 1992, ACHA ha sido la asociación organizadora del renombrado "Festival Hispano" en Augusta, Georgia en octubre. Años tras años hemos puesto un gran esfuerzo para extender a la comunidad un festival digno de celebrarse y recordarse. Es un festival en donde los presentes siempre disfrutan de grupos folklóricos, grupos musicales, puestos de comida auténtica de varios países hispanos, artesanías, actividades para los niños, otras atracciones para toda la familia y el baile nocturno en la calle.
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Becas
ACHA igualmente auspicia anualmente el "Concurso de Señorita Latina" durante el festival donde becas son otorgadas a las ganadoras. Las candidatas deben ser estudiantes de escuelas secundarias o universitarias que muestren un interés al idioma español y a la cultura hispana.
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Estrechando lazos de cultura y unidad
Como lo sostiene el lema de ACHA, consideramos importante que nuestra comunidad se mantenga unida para compartir y mantener vivas las tradiciones culturales de nuestros países.
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Board Of Directors
Edwin A. Pérez
President
Rafael Otero
Vice President
Ed Acevedo
Secretary
Linda Stout
Treasurer
Rhonda Carey
Director of Membership and Recruitment
Juan "Chichi" E. Rodríguez
Director of Events
Estrella Febus
Director
Ricardo Rodríguez
Director
Vacant
Director
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Some of the annual activities
Educational Presentations
Members and Executive Board Meetings
Literary Gatherings
Outings to the Countryside
Celebration of the Day of the Spanish Language
Arts in the Heart of Augusta
Folkloric Dances
Hispanic Festival
Señorita Latina Contest
Community Activities
Recognition of Volunteers
Christmas Festivity
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Welcome
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The Asociación Cultural Hispanoamericana was founded and incorporated in the city of Augusta, the state of Georgia, on the 10th day of April of 1986 and since then has been referred with the acronym of ACHA. The organization is, by character, a cultural and familial association, non-profit and organized in accordance with the "Georgia Non-profit Corporate Code". It is a non-political and non-denominational entity. The Board of Directors is elected biannually by a majority vote. A member does not earn, is paid or receives gifts as compensation for service on the Board of Directors.
The objectives of ACHA are to gather within the organization, without discrimination whatsoever, all persons whom may be interested in the language, the culture and the Hispanic traditions; to promote cultural, educational and social development; and to collaborate with other organizations and groups of similar character, in addition to assisting other organizations with the same purpose. Our primary goal is the preservation and promotion of our culture.
Everyone is welcome to be a member of ACHA. The annual dues of $12 per person allow us to schedule annual activities and publish our newsletter “El Cervantino” by which we inform you of upcoming events; as well as news of our association and our members, important dates, work plans and other details.
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Hispanic Fesctival
Since 1992, ACHA has been the organizing association of the well-known "Hispanic Festival" in Augusta, Georgia in October. Year after year we have put great effort to extend to the community a festival worthy to be celebrated and remembered. It's a festival were the attendees are always delighted by folkloric groups, musical groups, authentic food stands from several Hispanic countries, arts and crafts, activities for children, other attractions for the family and the night dancing in the street.
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Scholarships
ACHA also sponsors the yearly "Miss Latina Pageant" during the festival where scholarships are awarded to the winners. Contestants must be a high school or university students who demonstrate interest in the Spanish language and the Hispanic culture.
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Strengthening bonds of culture and unity
In ACHA, we believe it is important that the community remains united for sharing and maintaining alive the cultural traditions of our countries.
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ACHA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Federal Identification Number: 58-1949395
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