Community Beat

         The Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation of NJ, Inc. (HBCSF) will hold its 21^st Annual Scholarship Gala, “Developing Future Leaders”, on Thursday, May 3, 2012. 

         With a mission that advances the educational aspirations of Hispanic students to become professionals, leaders and valued citizens of the community, the HBCSF provides scholarships and stipends for a college education based on academic excellence and financial need.  A highlight of the event will be the announcement of the 2012 scholarship and stipend recipients drawn throughout the state.  $40,000 in scholarships and stipends for course-required materials for current college and college-bound Hispanic students will be awarded.

         The gala kicks off at 6:00 p.m. at The Estate at Florentine Gardens, 97 Rivervale Rd. in River Vale, New Jersey and is the nonprofit organization’s major fund-raiser of the year for scholarship and stipend support.  The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by a program, dinner, and dancing starting at 7:00 p.m.  Lisa Mateo of PIX11 Morning News returns for a fourth year to serve as mistress of ceremonies. 

         Trio Cristal and Dynamic Sound Entertainment will provide the entertainment.  A silent auction will also be held during the event, with 100% of the funds raised directed to scholarship and stipend awards.

Leaders to be Honored

         The gala will recognize the following three honorees selected for their leadership and contributions to the community:

                  • Lisa Mateo, Features Reporter PIX 11 Morning News and Weekend Weather Anchor PIX 11 News, WPIX Tribune;

                  • Jose Nido, Vice President, Global Supplier Diversity, Wyndham Worldwide; and

                  • Miguel Alexander Pozo, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler.

         A general admission ticket to the gala is $250 and may be purchased online at www.hbcsf.org or by sending a check payable to the HBCSF, 429C Cedar Lane #313, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666.  Sponsorship opportunities are available at the levels of platinum, $7,500; gold, $5,000; silver, $3,000; and bronze, $1,500.

Donate Today

             Donations are welcome and may be made online or sent to HBCSF, 429C Cedar Lane #313, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666.  For more information about the annual gala, sponsorship opportunities, advertising in the gala journal, donations, or the HBCSF, contact Hector Banegas, president HBCSF, at 201-226-3033, send an inquiry to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit www.hbcsf.org.