On the 13 of November 2011 the Annual General Meeting was held in the hope that a new committee would be established to continue the operation of MAWAI. Unfortunately this did not occur.

Is with great sadness that I need to inform you all that MAWAI is no longer operating and does not exist as an organisation.

Any funds that are left in the account after they are finalised legally will be sent to Mission Mexico in Tapachula.

If you are a current member and would like a refund of your membership please let me know before 14 February 2012, so I can arrange a refund.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all those people that have supported me during my long stay with MAWAI especially my family for their passion for Mexican Culture and their patience and support. I have been able to achieve many wonderful things for the Mexican Community and for Charity during my time with MAWAI; I have truly enjoyed the friendships that I have made and promoting Mexican Culture. I am forever proud to be Mejicana.

Lupita Feint
MAWAI
President 2011
0412 850 045
lfeint@gtlaw.com.au

The Mexican Community in Sydney has the privilege to invite you to the mass in honour of OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE.

• Date: Saturday the 10th of December 2011 at 7:30pm.
• Location: St Therese Church Sutherland Road, Mascot.
• The mass will be celebrated by Father Gesner Felix.
• Victor Valdes will join the celebration.

La Comunidad Mexicana en Sydney tiene el agrado de invitarle a la misa que se celebrará en honor de la VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE.

• Fecha: Sábado 10 de diciembre de 2011 a las 7:30pm.
• Lugar: Iglesia de St Therese en Sutherland Road, Mascot.
• La misa será oficiada por Padre Gesner Felix.

Habrá comida Mexicana a la venta.

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME. THE MASS IS NOW AT 7:30PM

All you have to do is go over to our Facebook page and tell us which is your favourite movie ever and why.

¡DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS!

Celebrate the Mexican festival “Day of the dead” with a screening of the documentary “Somewhere near Tapachula“, plus traditional sweets, cakes and DVD copies on sale.

All proceeds to Misión México Children’s Refuge.

• When: Wednesday 2nd November 2011 at 11am (film starting at 12pm)
• Where: University of Technology, Sydney. Room CM05B.01.12
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RSVP at www.facebook.com/utsbuild or www.beyond.uts.edu.au

Hola Mexico Film Festival 2011

• Feature films
• Documentaries
• Giveaways
• Opening and Closing Night Parties

Sydney dates are 4 – 13 November at Dendy Newton

Full program and details at www.holamexicoff.com

Download the 2011 Flyer here.

You are respectfully invited to MAWAI’s 2011 Annual General Meeting

• Date: Sunday 13 November 2011
• Venue: 20 Rickard St, TURRELLA
• Time: Arrival: 12:45 a.m. Meeting starts: 1:00 pm (Sharp)

Come and take part in the design and planning of events that help promote Mexican Culture in Sydney. It’s a great way to make new friend, get involved and have fun.

What will happen at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)?

The following Committee positions will be declared vacant:

• President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Membership officer
• Publicity officer
• Web master
• Committee members X 4

Feel free to nominate yourself or somebody else to be part of the 2012 Committee.

To vote you have to be a current financial member of MAWAI. You will be able to renew you membership or become a new member on the day prior to the meeting.

Members are expected to operate as part of a team to co-ordinate events that reflect and promote Mexican Culture in Sydney.

We look forward to welcoming an exciting New Committee for 2012.

Join the new committee after the proceedings for a Taco de Turrella and BYO drinks.

I am formally resigning from the committee and I will not be running for the President position. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all those people that have supported me during my long stay with MAWAI especially my family and friends for their support and passion for Mexican Culture. I have been able to meet some wonderful people and achieve many things for Mexicans and Mision Mexico during my time with MAWAI. I have truly enjoyed the experience.

Please indicate acceptance by phoning me on 0412 850 045, 9263 4276 or by email on lfeint@gtlaw.com.au

Lupita Feint

MAWAI President 2011

We’d love to get your feedback! Please send us a message via our contact form or our Facebook page.

• Date: 17 September 2011
• Where: Marrickville Youth Centre, Yabsley Ave. Jarvie Park, Marrickville, Australia
• Time: 3pm to 8pm
• Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Children
• Entertainment:
• Music by Christian Guerrero
• The Mexican Dance Group of Australia
• Piñata at 5pm

All profits will be shared between Mission Mexico and the purchase of new costumes for the Mexican Dance Group of Australia.

After many discussions on what to do regarding the Independence Celebration for 2011, MAWAI has made the hard decision to cancel the event, due to the lack of interest we have received. The decision was not an easy one to make. As you may appreciate it takes a lot of time and effort to organise such an event but without the support of the community the event cannot be possible.

I would like to express my gratitude to all the people that have worked very hard to organise the event and I sincerely apologise to those people who had purchased tickets, thank you for your support, all your money will be refunded to you.

I would also like to give a big thank you to the Mexican Dance Group of Australia for all the support they have given to MAWAI over the years; we are going to miss a great show!!! It was one of the highlights of the Celebration.

The Independence Day Celebration has been organised for the last 36 years in Sydney. It is very disappointing and heartbreaking that this year, for the first time in 36 years that our event will not be possible due to the lack of support from the community. The celebration is a time to celebrate being Mexican, celebrating our culture and our independence, seeing old friends and having a great time with other Mexicans, meeting new Mexicans and getting together as a community.

Let us all remember that our traditions need to be carried on and I hope that whatever we do on the 15 of September that we all remember our beautiful Mexico.

VIVA MEXICO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Latin American Cinema & Song kicks off on Saturday 3rd September with Cine en Construcción (part of the San Sebastian International Film Festival) at the Cervantes Institute with weekly screenings of independent Latin American films throughout the month.

After opening night, Cine en Construcción will continue weekly screenings every Wednesday at 6:30pm, starting 7th September with Entre la Noche y el Día (Between Night and Day) from Mexico, looking at Francisco, an autistic man trying to find a home in the wilderness.

We invite you to come along to the Cervantes Insitute, support mexican film makers and start the mexican Independence celebration with a cinema night.

Remember:

• Wed 7th Sep 6.30pm, $10
• Between Night and Day