Welcome to Florentino Manzano's Retirement Party!

"Dándole gas" since 1999!

"Stepping on the gas since 1999."

Join us in Celebrating the Remarkable Career of Florentino!

After 25 years of dedication and hard work, the time has come to bid farewell to a cherished colleague, Florentino. Please join us for a memorable afternoon filled with fond memories, laughter, and well-wishes as we honor Florentino's incredible journey and achievements.

Date and Time

Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024

Time: 4:30PM-6:30PM


RSVP Details

Your presence will make Florentino's retirement truly special. To ensure the success of this event and cover associated expenses, we kindly request a contribution of $25 per person. Your generous contribution will help us give Florentino a memorable retirement send-off. Please RSVP and make your $25 contribution by Friday, May 17, 2024.

How to Contribute the $25:

  • You may pay your $25 contribution in cash to Liz Negrete, Please email her at negretme@lavc.edu to schedule a time to drop off. 
  • You may pay by CASH APP to Raquel Sanchez at $LaRocky1103 
  • Or by VENMO to @Raquel-Sanchez-2

 

*We kindly inform you that we are unable to accommodate Zelle or Apple Pay for the $25 contribution. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Scholarship Fund

In addition to celebrating Florentino's achievements, we invite you to contribute to the Florentino Manzano "Sí Se Puede" Scholarship Fund. Your support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of deserving students.


Location

The event will take place at:  

Los Angeles Valley College. 

5800 Fulton Ave. Valley Glen, CA 91401

North Mall Lawn (see map)

Parking

You can park in the 4th floor of the Parking Structure on Ethel Ave, (see map).


Special Activities and Guests

Join us for live music, delicious food, and heartfelt speeches as we honour Florentino's contributions.

Musical Guests

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RSVP Details

Please RSVP by May 17, 2024 to secure your spot at the celebration.


Celebrate with Us

We can't wait to celebrate with you! Don't miss out on this unforgettable event.


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Comments

Pete Lopez
7 months ago

Tino, congratulations on your soon to be retirement. Who am I going to go to now for back up? LAVC Chicano Studies "SALUTES YOU" for all your support and leadership. Salud!

Maria Alamillo Ramirez
8 months ago

Way to go Compadre! On to the next chapter of life.

Jack A Condon
8 months ago

Florentino, you are too young and stylish to retire, but you can now put your effervescent ways to other exciting adventures! I look forward to celebrating you, not only as an LAVC faculty member, but also the memories I have of you as an LAVC student!

Vernon Bridges
8 months ago

Florentino, enjoy a well deserved retirement. You will not be forgotten and by your example of putting students first, we will carry on!

Raquel Sanchez
8 months ago

So excited to celebrate Tino!