| Announcements
2004 TAX BENEFITS FOR
ADOPTION
What's new?
Dollar Limit Increased...
For 2004, the maximum credit increases
to $10,390. Also, the maximum exclusion from income of
benefits under your employer’s adoption assistance
program increases to $10,390.
Read Publication
968 for more information.
NAACP's ACT-SO Competition...
Five Youth from the Santa Fe
Branch, NAACP Compete in the Afro-educational, Cultural, Technological
and Scientific Olympics, July 11th and 12th 2003
Isaac Engleson 14, Alexis
Foster 15, Leigh Hernandez 18, Brandon Smith 18, Tristan Wiley
17, all youth members of the Santa Fe Branch, NAACP have returned
from the National Competition that marks personal high achievement.
Ryan Patterson, 13, Aaron Patterson 13, and Joey Bieg 13 attended
with their Chaperone as observers in preparation for future
competition.
Two were official winners at the awards ceremony on July 13th,
but all received opportunities at scholarship and opportunities
to advance in their area of interest.
Isaac Engleson, 14 (son of Nichoe Lichen
and Richard Engleson) earned a Gold Medal, 1st Place, in the
category of Physics/Electronics.
Leigh Hernandez, 18 (daughter of Jacqueline
Hernandez) earned a Bronze Medal, 3rd Place, for her Physics/Energy
entry.
More than nine hundred NAACP members of High School Age arrived
in Miami, Florida from across the nation to compete in the
areas of Science, Mathematics, Humanities, Performing Arts,
Visual Arts and Business. African American students work for
months, sometimes years to polish their presentations and
reports. The standard of performance among the competitors
is exceedingly high and it is a great accomplishment to demonstrate
their achievement and knowledge at the national level.
Seventy-five competitors earned Gold, Silver or Bronze medals.
Medallists receive financial scholarships, computers and numerous
educational enrichment opportunities. All competitors have
the opportunity to establish important ties with high achieving
African American students from across the nation and they
are exposed to educational and professional opportunities
that will enhance their opportunities for future success.
It's a Small World...
New Arrivals from Around the
World and Across Town
Lillian and Michael welcomed home Elena Elise on January
15, 2003. Davyd and Robyn's daughter,
Michaiah was born on
June 6, 2001. Paula and Chris's daughter,
Tessa Marie was born on
May 11, 2001. Marilyn and
Kim's son, Lucas Franklin came home on
April 24, 2001. Ronnie and Seth brought home
their son, Kenneth Lorenzo on
March 6, 2001.
Dee and Dana welcomed Emma
Katherine home on
March 2, 2001. |
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