2025 Tombola Delegate Booklet by Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

Tombola 2025 2025

JANUARY 31FEBRUARY 2

Dear Delegates,

On behalf of the Belen administration, faculty and staff, thank you for your commitment to the Father Dorta-Duque, S.J. Memorial Tombola. The 2025 Tombola will be held from January 31 to February 2. Once again, the Culinary Extravaganza will take place the week before to kick off festivities on Saturday, January 25.

Congratulations to Carlos Erdmann '26, who won this year's student t-shirt design contest. His design will be featured on the t-shirts worn by all employees throughout Tombola weekend. Thank you to all the students who participated in the contest.

The success of this event is made possible by the camaraderie formed by faculty and staff working side-by-side with parents and students. Tombola traces its history to Cuba as early as 1919 in Colegio de Belén. Since its revival in Miami in 1968, this annual tradition brings together the Belen families and the surrounding community for a fun-filled weekend. The annual Tombola is the largest community event for the school, with net proceeds benefiting our Financial Assistance Program. All students and parents are expected to participate and work in all areas to help reach our goals.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please email me at ggarciachang@belenjesuit.org or contact your class advisor.

Thank you,

Gigi García-Chang Community Events Director

DELEGATE RESPONSIB

Maintain constant communication with the FLEX teacher and discuss and create a checklist for all that your booth might require ( i.e., decorations, paper goods, specific items).

Banners with the booths' names will be provided by the school and cannot be removed or blocked.

Students in grades 6-11 will need to work a shift alongside one of their parents. When registering, http://belenjesuit.ivolunteer.com, only include the name of the student.

A parent must volunteer to work a shift for each child enrolled at the school. For instance, if a parent has a 7th grader and a 10th grader, the parent must work a shift with each son. Senior students will work independently of their parents and will register with the Dean of Student Activity. Senior parents must register to volunteer to work in their son's FLEX class.

Remind parents to turn in raffle ticket stubs to the main office by Friday, January 31 or during the festival at the information desk in the Sarria Family Dining Hall. The deadline to turn in the stubs is 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 2.

DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITIES DURING TOMBOLA:

Must arrive on time for booth set up Friday at 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. or earlier, depending on booth needs.

Be present for booth closing at the end of the day.

Be present for every shift change on the day you are assigned and ensure everyone working understands how to use the equipment and the money system

Ensure all monies/tickets have been collected.

Confirm student and parent sign-in at the information booth in the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center- Gym Lobby for Friday night.

Confirm student and parent sign-in at the information booth in the Sarria Family Dining Hall for Saturday and Sunday.

Assist with any needs parents, students, or faculty may have and contact the advisors at the information booth with any questions or concerns.

Ensure that an adult is present in the booth at all times.

All schedules and shifts must be completed by Thursday, January 30. For any shift changes and/or corrections, please email your grade level advisor or ggarciachang@belenjesuit.org.

TOMBOLA COORDINATORS

General Tombola Coordinator

Sales Coordinator

Tombola Sponsorships

Communications

i García-Chang

rlos Jimenez ‘15

cky Lowell

Teresa Martínez

CJ Cristobal ‘16

Food Booth Supervision

Student Involvement

Security

Maintenance Staff

Carnival Rides

Valet Parking

Information Booth & Will Call

Bazaar Coordinator

First Aid

Phil Fernández '94

José Andion '00

Wilfred Cruz

Rick Echeverría '84

Eward Barturen

Alex Gómez-Pina

Roberto Menėndez

Alex Alvarez

Alex Moya

Armando Rosquete

Miguel Carillo

Larissa Barturen

Christina Gómez-Pina

Ivon Carrillo

Michelle Menėndez

Melissa Moya

Michelle Rosquete

Maritsa Alvarez

Anylu Torres

Boli Consuegra

Gigi García-Chang

Monica Amador, RN

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

Culinary Extravaganza in Garrido Family Plaza and Sarría Family Dining Hall from 7:30 p.m. to midnight.

The Culinary Extravaganza is at capacity.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

The fairgrounds will open at 7:00 p.m. and close at midnight.

Pizza, burgers, pan con lechon, pan con bistec, tostones, beer, mojitos, and Coke will be available for purchase.

Entertainment, Paella, and domino tables will be available in the Arroyo Quad.

Latin Band will perform in the Arroyo Quad throughout the evening.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Rides will operate from 12:00 p.m. to midnight

The Bazaar will open in the Gym from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Cigar Lounge will operate from 12:00 p.m. to midnight in the Arroyo Quad.

Fencing Demonstration at 3:00 p.m. in the Garrido Family Plaza

Art Exhibition in the Saladrigas Gallery from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Wine Tasting will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Ignatian Courtyard. This event is at capacity.

Music and Entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the Garrido Family Plaza

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Rides will operate from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Bazaar will open in the Gym from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm.

The Cigar Lounge will operate from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Arroyo Quad.

Arroz Con Cosas Cook-Off Event begins at 3:30 p.m. in the Arroyo Quad. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the beginning of the event.

Mass will be offered in the Our Lady of Belen Chapel on Tombola Sunday at 5 p.m. in Spanish and 6:30 p.m. in English.

School Band Performance at 6:00 p.m. in the Garrido Family Plaza.

The last chance to turn in raffle ticket stubs is 8:30 p.m. in the Information Booth in the Sarria Family Dining Hall.

All booths should close at 8:30 p.m.

The Closing Ceremony in the Garrido Family Plaza at 8:45 p.m.

M P O R T A N T R E M I N D E R S

Parking. Self and Valet parking will be available. Ride Share is strongly encouraged.

Payment. Credit Cards will be accepted at all booths! Cash can still be used.

Closing Ceremony. The closing ceremony will be held on Sunday night, beginning at 8:45 p.m. in the Garrido Family Plaza.

Social Media. The community is encouraged to follow us on Belen’s official social media pages (Facebook and Instagram) to stay updated with the latest Tombola news.

Pictures. Event pictures will be posted throughout the weekend on the school SmugMug webpage, https://belenjesuitphotos.smugmug.com. Pictures can also be submitted to communications@belenjesuit.org.

Raffle Ticket. Every Belen student will be given ONE complimentary raffle ticket (blue ticket) during the week of January 6. To help us reach our goal, we challenge every student to sell ONE booklet (white tickets) equivalent to $100 or $10 a ticket. Weekly raffles will be held for students who turn in their completed stubs to the main office.

If you have questions about Tombola, please email Gigi Garcia-Chang at ggarciachang@belenjesuit.org.