Mission
The mission of the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame is to present, recognize and honor outstanding women in the community for their service and contributions through induction into the organization; and to provide funding to support higher education attainment for deserving local women pursuing a college education, and to promote their individual development in order to improve their status, interests, and needs of our community.
Happy Summer!
The Annual Meeting of the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame is the opportunity for members to join together to hear a summary of activities for the year, hear an inspirational speaker and elect the officers and board of director members for the upcoming year. Judge Yolanda Huff will be the featured guest speaker at this year’s meeting.
As you can see it is an important event associated with your SAWHOF membership. The Annual Meeting is this Saturday, June 15, 2024. The meeting will be held at the SAWS Headquarter main building from 9 – 11 AM. Be sure to register to attend if you have not already done so.
Member Request
SAWHOF member Norma Maldonado shares this request as you plan to attend the Annual Meeting on 6/15/24: I am requesting that members consider donating gently used or new PK-5th grade children’s books.
These books will be added to the San Antonio Retired Teacher’s Association (SAARTA) Children’s Book Project. The purpose is to put books into the hands of children.
SAARTA distributes books to elementary campuses throughout Bexar County. This past month we have already provided hundreds of books to students at Price, Kriewald and Dorie Miller Elementaries. The PK-5th grade students were thrilled to have their very own books to take home and enjoy over the summer. And they do not have to bring it back – it’s theirs! We also donate books to other facilities young children may be temporarily, i.e., children shelters, neighborhood centers and summer programs. I believe, like many members of SAARTA, there are members of the SAWHOF who have grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other friends/relatives who may have age appropriate books for elementary children that they would like to donate for a worthy cause. If you want additional information contact Norma Maldonado ngm-edu@earthlink.net or 210-724-6058.
Member News
Patsy Torres talented Tejano legend just received the BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR at the 6th annual All Star Music Awards event for her joyful “Vive Con Ganas,” while also releasing a brand new single, a favorite from the album, “OH No, Ya No Hay Amor.” She has been busy promoting the new single on radio stations throughout the nation. Congratulations Patsy for being recognized for your generosity in sharing your musical talents with us.
Dr. Adelina S. Silva, Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Alamo Colleges District was honored with the Modelo de la Comunidad Award. The Modelo de la Comunidad is an award presented to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to the improvement of the Latino community and others. While not specifically limited to the field of education, the awardee should be involved in work that encourages an educated society. Congratulations Dr. Silva.
Judge Yolanda Huff was honored earlier this year by SAACAM ( San Antonio African American Community Archives & Museum) at their inaugural Legacy Awards Ball. Judge Huff received the Hattie Briscoe Legacy Of Legal Excellence Award. Ms. Hattie Briscoe was inducted into the SAWHOF in the initial class of honorees. Congratulations Judge Huff for the recognition of your tireless service to the San Antonio community.
Dr. Yvonne Katz recently was honored for her foresight and for establishing the San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) when she was superintendent in Harlandale ISD. SAEP’s mission is to create college opportunities, access, and success for our community. They provide students, youth and adults alike, the opportunity to access higher education. Thank you Dr. Katz for helping create opportunities for education in San Antonio.
Doris Slay-Barber was honored as she was the first recipient of the President’s Legacy Award and Lifetime Legacy Recognition for her involvement at the local and state level with the Texas Business Women Inc. of San Antonio and Texas Business Women Inc. Thank you Doris for your work in the San Antonio community and throughout Texas promoting personal development for women while promoting small business growth.
I know that there are other members who are being recognized and honored throughout the community or nationally. If you know of or are a member being honored/recognized, please send me the information so that I can include the information in the newsletter. My direct email is doris.slaybarber@gmail.com.
I look forward to hearing from the members.