Puerto Rican Union of Mutual Aid, Inc. Incorporated July 1937 616 E Street Union City CA 94587 510-489-0513 Who is PRUMA? Puerto Rican Union of Mutual Aid, Inc. was organized in May 1937 and incorporated July 7, 1937. Our motto is to "Advance with Progress". The Association was founded by a group of Puerto Ricans who came from Hawaii to the East Bay and wanted to create a benevolent organization to further their people. The purpose for the Association is to help other Puerto Ricans in the San Francisco Bay Area. We bring the Puerto Rican community together keeping the culture alive through our Jibaro music and Puerto Rican food. We hold regular dances and raise funds for educational scholarships and other community benefits. We are proud to have Dolores Mendez as our current President. Contact: Dolores Mendez 510-489-0513 or at president@pruma.org
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT   In about a month school will be out. Our children and grandchildren will be home for the summer. Plan to bring them to some PRUMA events like our Mothers Day Dance later this month and Scholarship Dance in August, or the Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market on August 18th. We plan these events for our members, their families and friends. We would like to see you all there in attendance contributing to the clubs success. These are the moments that we will cherish, outings with our loved ones - especially the children. Myra did a great job organizing the Red Hawk Casino Trip. The turn out was great! We missed those of you who were not able to go with us. We enjoyed the opportunity to visit with members who have moved to other cities since the PRUMA meetings and events seem to be the only time that we get to visit with each other. Drive safe and no Texting while driving! President ….. Dolores Mendez Avon – Walk for Breast Cancer July 7-8, 2012 is a very important weekend for many. This is the weekend that thousands of people, will be walking 40 miles in two days and raising money for breast cancer research and patient care. Join me, Jessika Vale, and be a part of the cure and make a donation! Contact me for more information: J_vale21@yahoo.com Tax ID # 13-6128447	Mission Statement Puerto Rican Union of Mutual Aid, Inc. Our mission as an association is to unite the Puerto Rican people of the greater Bay Area by providing a warm, clean, friendly environment that develops our rich cultural heritage through our food, dance and customs. Putting an emphasis on education for our youth through scholarships and growing our ability to become a greater facilitator to our people by providing mutual aid and benefits to those in need growing the association by outreach and focusing on young Puerto Rican families. Encouraging each other by exemplifying honor, dignity and true Puerto Rican pride. In Memoriam   It is with heavy heart that I notify you that our friend and former PRUMA President, Placido Mercado has gone home to be with his Lord early this morning. The tentative services will be at Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Boulevard Haywa...rd, CA 94544. There will be a viewing on Wed, May 9th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. On Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00pm are the final services followed by a reception at the PRUMA Center. If anyone would like to bring a dish to share at the reception the family would be greatful. As you can imagine this is a very difficult time for the family so please continue to keep Margaret and the whole family in your prayers. If there are any changes or update I will keep you posted as I and updated. Thank you all so much for your continued prayerful support. Tony Pagan Placido Sedeno Mercado Jr. Placido Sedeno Mercado, Jr. Resident of Oakland, CA Placido Sedeno Mercado Jr was born on September 14, 1929 in Honolulu, Hi. He met the love of his life Margaret Molina, married April 16, 1949, and was blessed with 5 children. Placido moved his family to Oakland, Ca in 1956, in order to obtain better job opportunities for himself and greater education for his children. Placido was enlisted in the United States Marine Corp Reserves from 1947-1952, then following family tradition, became a Merchant Seaman. He was an Oakland A's season ticket holder where he and his wife would cheer on the team from section 211. Placido was very much into culture and finding his family roots. He would stop people to ask them where they were from and who they were related to, often discovering a family connection. Placido had a great sense of humor and was always finding a way to make people laugh. He enjoyed spending time with his family and would share his Puerto Rican culture so the family would have knowledge of where they came from. Placido spent time working with many organizations such as his former Presidency with Puerto Rican Union of Mutual Aid, a board member of Western Region Puerto Rican Council, American Legion and Scottish Rite. Placido, 82, entered into rest on May 3, 2012 in Oakland, Ca. He joins his parents Placido Mercado Vasquez and Florence Matina Caravallyo Sedeno and his son Robert Stephen Mercado. Placido is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Margaret Mercado, children; Patricia, Douglas, Marguerite and Richard; 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grand-children. In addition, Placido has 4 surviving siblings Rosita Hernandez, Lillian Santiago, Joseph Alices and Harold Alices along with a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held at Chapel of the Chimes 32992 Mission Blvd in Hayward, CA, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 5-9p and funeral services will be held Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 10a-12 noon. A celebration of Placido's Life will be held following the burial. Directions and information will be provided at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Placido's name to the Alzheimer Assoc. online at www.alz.org or 800-272-3900
Mail your dues to: PRUMA P.O. Box 498 Union City, CA 94587 Their DUE now!! Send stamp and I will provide the envelope. Thinking about having a party, PRUMA Center is available for rental.  Members get a discounted rental rate.  Full bar available.  210 people capacity. Great for family reunion parties, dinner/dance, bridal & baby showers.  Contact Annie Morales for rates and availability.	Take a closer look at what's happening at PRUMA! Download our monthly Newsletter. Please note that any donations toward this newsletter would be greatly appreciated. Please mail your check to PRUMA PO Box 498, Union City, CA 94587 ATTN: Editor Thank you. April 2011 PRUMA Times June 2011 PRUMA TImes Aug 2011 PRUMA Times Oct 2011 PRUMA Times Dec 2011 PRUMA Times Feb 2012 PRUMA Times April 2012 PRUMA Times May 2011 PRUMA Times July 2011 PRUMA Times Sept 2011 PRUMA Times Nov 2011 PRUMA TImes Jan 2012 PRUMA Times March 2012 PRUMA Times May 2012 PRUMA Times