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ESTA TIERRA ES TUYA
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In answer to Cinco de Mayo invites I answer with this :I wrote Comment #1 awhile ago to other groups that invited me. Then I added comment #2 below. In the 2nd comment I said that I would re-read a reference so that I could accurately comment further. I have done so and COMMENT #3 is at the end below.COMMENT #1 Well it may serve to inform the public about what really happened at Puebla on May 05, 1862.The Mexicans defeated the French only because of the French arrogance that they were the best…See More

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Apr 27

Henry A. Roa commented on HispanicPro's blog post The Biggest Mistake You Can Make About Hispanic Marketing and Cinco de Mayo

"Most people do not know the history of Cinco de Mayo I wrote Comment #1 awhile ago to other groups that invited me to Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Then I added comment #2 below. In the 2nd comment I said that I would re-read a reference so that I…"

Apr 27

Henry A. Roa commented on HispanicPro's event 2011 Hispanic Professionals Winter Networking Soiree

"I forgot to include explanations of the videos. The first video was done in the WTTW studios as a part of the series that showcased artists that receive grants from the Illinois Arts Council. Sones de Mexico Ensemble www.sonesdemexico.com…"

Jan 31, 2011

Henry A. Roa commented on HispanicPro's event 2011 Hispanic Professionals Winter Networking Soiree

"I will attend on the 10th and 17th Click on these video links. You may have to copy and paste to your…"

Jan 31, 2011

Henry A. Roa is attending HispanicPro's event

2011 Hispanic Professionals Winter Networking Soiree at Vertigo Sky Lounge @ The Dana Hotel & Spa

February 10, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm

2011 HISPANIC PROFESSIONALS WINTER NETWORKING SOIREEThursday, February 10 6pm - 9pmVertigo Sky Lounge Rooftop lounge of the Dana Hotel & Spa Chicago 660 N. State StreetAppetizers provided. $4 Bacardi mojitos, lemonade & razz flavor drinks all nightJoin Telemundo Chicago, Hoy Newspaper & HispanicPro as Chicago's premier Hispanic media companies come together to bring you an intimate evening of networking with our employees, on air talent, members and Chicago's Hispanic professional…See More

Jan 31, 2011

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Oct 17, 2010

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Hometown: Joliet, IL

Current career or dream job title: Executive Director

Company/present employer: Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago

Company website: http://www.mexfoldanco.org

Background/Education/Experience: BSBA, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL

Organizations & clubs: ●Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago, www.mexfoldanco.org
●Cuerdas Clasicas, Inc www.cuerdasclasicas.org
●Sones de Mexico Ensemble www.sonesdemexico.com
●Asociacion de Charros Cuatro Caminos
●Member Padre Silva Retirement Home Fund in Coatzintla Veracruz, Mexico
●Member Brighton Park School LSC

Online resume, facebook, blog or Linkedin web address?: http://www.mexfoldanco-roainfo.com

What languages do you speak?: English and Spanish

About me: All that I have accomplished was done with my wife Juanita; she has walked beside me as I have walked beside her in her accomplishments. VIEW HER PROFILE AT BOTTOM.
ABOUT ME:
●Executive Director Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago
●Executive Director Cuerdas Clasicas, Inc.
●Vice president Sones de Mexico Ensemble
● Admin Assistant Asociacion de Charros Cuatro Caminos
●Member Padre Silva Retirement Home Fund in Coatzintla Veracruz, Mexic
●Member Brighton Park School LSC
RETIRED:
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE AT&T Technologies formally Western Electric now Actel-Lucent Technologies (33 years). Held Engineering Positions in ● Power ● Standards● Test Sets ● Repair ● Manufacturing Consultant ● Metals Mill ● Installation ● Capacitors ● Maintenance ● Ordering. Held Office Positions in: ●Personnel ●Equal Opportunity & ●Latino Public Relations.
RETIRED:
Pre-Vocational Career Manager at Methodist Youth Services. Trained Wards of the State.
MILITARY SERVICE:
Korean Conflict:Sergeant in The Signal Corp Okinawa supervising civilian team replacing obsolete telephone system.
EDUCATION :
●BSBA with minor in Urban Studies: Elmhurst College Elmhurst, IL. ●Business studies at De Paul Univ. Chicago & Univ. of California at Okinawa. ●Engineering studies Illinois Institute of Technology. ●Post Graduate studies Univ. of Illinois, Chicago.
AWARDS; RECOGNITION :
●11 Cardinal Circle Awards for annual donation to Casa Jesus; presented by His Eminence Francis Cardinal George
●2 awards from Brighton Park Elementary School for LSC service●Alex Peloso CD Award for service to community, from Continental Community Center. ●Casa Jesus Award for most years of support &●Inaugural Corazon de Jesus Award from Casa Jesus BOTH presented by His Eminence Francis Cardinal George ●Fraternal Order of St. Francis Wildcats Man of the Year for community service in the arts. ● Award from Community Education Foundation HS Dist. 214 Arlington Heights ●Museum of Science and Industry Award for volunteer service in Latino Festival events. ●Western Electric Heritage and Culture Club Award as a founding member ●St. Agnes of Brighton Park Holy Name Society Award for years of service ●St. Agnes of Brighton Pk Award as co-founder of Guadalupana Society.
OTHER SERVICE:
● Past Admin Assistant Federacion de Clubes Unidos Zacatecanos en Illinois
●Past Admin Assistant Hispanic American Alerta Committee of Belvidere●Past Admin Assistant Sociedad Civica Mexico-Americana de Des Plaines●Past President of Bishop Placido Rodriguez Chicago Scholarships Aux ●Past Bilingual Tutor at Cooper Upper Grade Center ●Past Entertainment Chairman Museum of Science & Industry Latino Horizons Festival ●Past Panelist for: ● Illinois Arts Council (Arts in Education) (Ethnic & Folk Arts) (Master/Apprentice) ●Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs (Dance) ● Michigan Arts Council (Dance)●Past Administrative Assistant of Mexican Civic Society of Illinois
PERSONAL:
Married to JUANITA RODRIGUEZ for 57 wonderful years;1 son, Edward, 3 daughters, Laura, Anna and Nicole,1 grandson, Christopher, 2 granddaughters, Samantha and Olivia, 1 great-grandson, Liam and 1 great-grandaughter Claire.
ABOUT JUANITA
Secretary of MFDC. Mrs. Roa had a career as a ballroom dancer and singer. She won several awards with the Arthur Murray Dance Studios. She was the lead singer in her school concerts and won EVERY singing contest that she participated in for her school. She sang in a local dance band. She was active in social, civic, church and school organizations such as the Cordi-Marian Woman's Auxiliary. She was co-founder of the Bishop Placido Rodriguez C.M.F. Chicago Scholarships Auxiliary and founder of the St. Agnes of Brighton Park Guadalupana Society. She was the instrumental fund-raiser for the Padre Jose de la Luz Silva Priest Retirement Home in Coatzintla Veracruz, Mexico. She is very active with Casa Jesus House of Formation, St. Joseph Seminary and Mundelein Seminary.
AWARDS:
●11 Cardinal Circle Awards for annual donation to Casa Jesus; presented by His Eminence Francis Cardinal George●Inaugural Corazon de Jesus Award from Casa Jesus presented by His Eminence Francis Cardinal George. ●Casa Jesus Award for most years of support presented by His Eminence Francis Cardinal George●Award from St. Agnes of Brighton Park as founder of Guadalupana Society.

Hobbies & interests: Performng Arts.

Relationship status:: married

Looking for:: networking

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At 12:04am on February 1, 2010, Henry A. Roa said…: Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago www.mexfoldanco.org accompanied by double GRAMMY ® nominee Sones de Mexico Ensemble Chicago www.sonesdemexico.com and Wesoly Lud Polish Folk Dance Ensemble of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America www.wesolylud.org Sat March 27, 7;00 p.m. Portage Theater 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago www.portagetheater.org A show of this caliber, at a Loop venue, costs $40 to $50 plus expensive parking but a National Endowment for the Arts grant, an Illinois Arts Council Program grant, a Chicago Dept of Cultural Affairs City Arts I grant and a Six Corners Association grant makes possible ticket prices of $20 and $15. For an on-line flier e-mail: mexfolroa@ameritech.net . Call 773-247-1522. Group discount available.

At 12:00am on February 1, 2010, Henry A. Roa said…: FLIER

At 5:00pm on January 31, 2010, tselone said…: I look forward to attending the event in March and I hope to meet you someday, your career and dedication are fantastic, let me know if you ever need extra art to grace your walls...

sincerely,
nino "tselone" rodriguez

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At 5:54pm on March 10, 2009, Ruben Torres said…: I did notice that Henry! You are blessed. I applaud and commend you on your beautiful marriage. I love seeing this. God continue to bless both you and your wonderful wife. Thank you

At 3:27pm on March 10, 2009, Ruben Torres said…: Thank you Henry,

It truly is an honor to have met you. I love the fact that you have included your wonderful wife. It is said that behind every successful man there is a woman. I am glad that you have recognized that, and have voiced it as well. Thank you.
If I can be of any word of encouragement please feel free to contact me sir.

At 11:31pm on January 27, 2009, Alfonso said…: Hola Henry! The pleasure is all mine. I am so busy with maintaining the site that I neglect to build up my own profile. I will change that. I hope your wife and you can join us on the 12th. We are announcing venue and details tomorrow. It's going to be a fun night. Saludos, Alfonso

At 9:13pm on January 26, 2009, Rosaura Banda said…: I would love to attend ive been going to Mt. Caramel on and off since i was a kid. I'll be looking for those dates thank you! Rosie

At 6:51pm on January 19, 2009, Robert Renteria said…: Henry, you are right. Education is the way. And that's exactly what I'm trying to use my book to teach kids (have you had a chance to check it out?). Nowadays, it's really hard to succeed without a high school diploma, yet there are so many kids that are still dropping out. These kids need positive role models! Thanks for the comment and the friend add. Please keep in touch!

At 2:47pm on December 2, 2008, Sal Garcia said…: Thank you, Henry for connecting with me. I see in your profile you and your wife are very much involved in the arts, as am I. Please feel free to email me about any art or cultural events that are of interest. I am an Art Director and visual communicator as well as a fine artist, personally I try to do whatever I can to promote the arts in the community. Anyway its an honor sir, and I’m at your service.

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