Special Projects and Events Sponsored by the
CONROE PAN AMERICAN ROUND TABLE
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1949: |
Sponsored a Girl Scout Troop with suggestion that Latin American children be included.
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1950: |
15 minutes of Spanish lessons. |
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Books to High School |
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Christmas baskets to Mexican Children at Cowl Spur (an area in Conroe) |
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Listed all books on Western Hemisphere in local library.
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1951-52: |
Spanish Lessons |
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Thanksgiving basket to Mexican Family |
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PARTT has broadened our horizons, stimulated our interest and given a feeling participation in world affairs, making us better citizens our community, state and nation.
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1952-53: |
Tea invitation from Houston Table at Junior League Style show and movie made of it. |
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Scholarship to Sam Houston College for Latin students
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1953: |
Scholarship of $250 given to student from Mexico City now attending Sam Houston College |
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$25 for glasses for student from Chile |
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First issue of Pan American Texas
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1954: |
Letters to representatives and senators about abolishing $100. fee for Latin American Students in College
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1955: |
Tried to get Who's Who to Include Florence Terry Griswold |
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$250 scholarship to Sam Houston College student.
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1956: |
$250 scholarship to Sam Houston College student.
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1957: |
Viva McComb, member of Conroe PARTT was State Director |
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Pan American Week celebrated with Mayor proclamation and announcement by pastors in Conroe.
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1959: |
State Board Meeting at Hotel Conroe |
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Essay contest in local high school "Why Spanish Should be Taught in our Schools"
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1960: |
Received Chartered Certificate of Membership |
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Received Alliance Charter
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1999: |
Conroe PARTT donated $100 to victims of Hurricane Mitch in Honduras. |
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Scholarship fund given to worthy student.
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2002: |
$500 scholarship given to Melanie Villanova, a college student |
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Various outside speakers on Pan American countries
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2003: |
$500 scholarship given to Melanie Villanova, a college student. |
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Programs "Cultures of Texas" given by members.
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2004: |
$500 scholarship given to Music School in Mexico. |
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"Cultures of Texas" studies by members continued |
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Membership drive increased our numbers by 10.
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2004-05: |
Studies of Various Pan American Countries given by members |
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Sound Equipment purchased.
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2005-06: |
Continued programs on Pan American Countries given by members and outside presenters |
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$1,000 scholarship to college student |
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$380 scholarship to piano student from Mexico |