ALLIANCE OF PAN AMERICAN ROUND TABLES ZONE 1
ABOUT THE ALLIANCE:
Mrs. Florence Terry Griswold formed the Alliance Pan American Round Tables on October 16, 1916 in San Antonio, Texas. The women, who become members of this non-profit organization of the Western Hemisphere, dedicate themselves to promoting education, encouraging mutual understanding, friendship and knowledge of cultures between the people of the American Continent and promoting peace.
FLORENCE TERRY GRISWOLD:
Florence Terry Griswold was born on May 29, 1875 near Eagle Pass, Texas. Her family settled on ranch holdings called “La Pendencia” located between Eagle Pass and Carrizo Springs, Texas. In 1914 she married her second husband John Case Griswold (her first husband, Felix Shaw, died in 1908, they had four children). They lived in San Antonio, Texas.
During the political revolution in Mexico, many women and children fled across the border. Mrs. Griswold made plans to help them by rallying her friends and associates, who gave of themselves unsparingly and did a great deal to alleviate the suffering and provide sanctuary for all who needed shelter and food. This is where Mrs. Griswold started the Pan American movement and in her own words stated “to cement a close and everlasting friendship with the women of the Western Hemisphere”.
ALLIANCE – OAS (ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES):
The Alliance Pan American Round Tables was officially rgistered in the OAS as a Civil Society in 2001 and having participated since then in OAS activities. The Organization of American States brings together the nations of the Western Hemisphere to strengthen cooperation on democratic values, defend common interests and debate the major issues facing the region and the world. The OAS consists of 35 member countries from its original 21 charter members in 1948.
Founder
Florence Terry Griswold
OAS
July 2009
My Dear Pan American Sisters:
It is with a heavy heart that I write this greeting to you. My mentor, my friend, and especially above all, my mother passed away on June 10, 2009. She was ninety years old and had lived a happy and fulfilled life.
There are no words to express my feelings to all of you who have sent cards, made donations to the Edinburg Scholarship Fund and offered prayers for my family…Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity.
I was able to attend the Alliance Board meeting held in Miami, Florida on June 18th and 19th, 2009. It was a very productive meeting and a lot of issues were resolved. The Alliance nominating committee was elected and the chairman of the committee elected also. I will give the full details on the “Events and Alerts” page.
Ladies, don’t forget that the Alliance Director General will be making her visit during the month of April. If you have not sent me the dates for your Pan American Day Celebration or any other time during the month of April that you would like for the Director General to visit, please send it to me ASAP because I have to arrange her calendar for that month. She will not be able to visit all of the Tables in Zone 1, but will try to visit as many as possible. I will be traveling with the Director General when she makes the visits.
I hope that you and the Table members are having a safe and joyful summer. I look forward to visiting you again this coming Table year.
Please keep me informed of any events, deaths and send me pictures.
To Be Continued…
Elsie Perez
Alliance Zone 1 Director
2008-2010