“This year went by so fast but that’s what happens when you are busy.” “I have some family commitments I’m looking forward to but I still plan to stay active with the group,” said Maciel, who was one of about 25 elders that took a 12-day cruise around New Zealand and stopped in Australia. Nominations and elections are held in January for one-year terms and the new board members will officially take over on Feb. Thank you.”ĭiaz’s sister, Raina Maciel, serves as secretary and treasurer for the Elders board and said after five years of serving she plans to step down in 2020.

We’re wishing each one a prosperous New Year. “I hope you all brought your dancing shoes because tonight is our night to celebrate and bring in 2020, and don’t be shy. “It is with honor to each of us as a generation that has been instrumental in developing a better way of life for our people as we persevered over the years and are now reaping our harvest that has been long overdue,” she told the filled room. It is a miracle we have a beautiful casino, hotel and this event center we are meeting in tonight.”ĭiaz continued her heartfelt message: “It is a true blessing and I thank God for us as a generation that has paved the way for our grandchildren and our future generations.”

“We have overcome many obstacles and challenges over the years – from inadequate housing to dire poverty – and these two leaders are a legacy for us. and Robert “Bobby” Salgado Sr.,” she said. “I’d like to acknowledge two of Soboba’s leaders that paved the way for us to move into our property: Anthony Mojado Sr. Soboba Elders Coordinator Erica Schenk introduced Elders Board President Francie Salgado Diaz who welcomed everyone to the annual New Year’s Party. Soboba’s New Year’s Party was the final one of 2019. Nearly 500 guests included elders from 19 other tribes from California and one from Arizona.Įach holiday season, Tribal Elders host parties at their reservations for others to visit and enjoy. Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Tribal Elders welcomed in 2020 a little early with a fun evening at the elegantly decorated Soboba Casino Resort Event Center on Dec.

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