A Word of Thanks
Our vision is straightforward… To provide an event where our cultures can intermingle, share, and connect, by building and fostering an attractive climate of togetherness, while still holding our spirit and values, making the Susquehanna Valley a better place for all to live.
That spirit did come to life Saturday, May 9, 2009 at “Fiesta de Mayo – Connecting our Cultures.” To see cultures connected, one did not have to walk through the entire event. By watching the children play on the inflatable slide and castle, one would have seen the connection. There was not a group leading or a group following. The kids were playing. They pay attention to what language the other kids spoke, or what color their skin was, or where they came from, or even gender or age. They were inviting each other to go up one more time, and one more time, and… When it came the time to close, they did not complaint, or fuzzed, or argued; they simply started telling each other and their adult guardians, of the wonderful time they had.
That is the reason why we celebrate Fiesta de Mayo!
To connect
On behalf of the planning committee, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your participation. We would not have been able to do anything without you. From vendors and exhibitors, to the many volunteers, to the sound techs, and the operators. Thank you to individuals and entities that donated time, money, merchandise, and food. Thank you to the many that provided equipment.
I would like to thank the following sponsors of Fiesta de Mayo – Connecting Our Cultures: The Standard Journal, Congregacion Menonita Shalom, Evangelical Community Hospital. Community Mennonite Fellowship, The Revival Tabernacle, Bucknell University Multicultural Student Services, The Greater Milton YMCA, T.I.M.E. The Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way, Sunbury Broadcasting Corporation, Upper Northumberland County Red Cross, Kingdom Kids Puppet Ministry, Donald Heiter Center, CSIU, Milton Area School District, and many others.
A big thank you to all of the people who came, and mingled, connected, ate, danced, shouted, clapped, talked, brought friends along, and were part of our vision for this years celebration of Fiesta de Mayo – Connecting Our Cultures.
Last but not least, I would like to thank the wonderful Planning Team. I would have been impossible to carry out this task without you.
To all of you, thank you!
Joe Rosa
Chairman Fiesta de Mayo 2009