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La Pulperia Nica
Membership
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Why Join? I think that other people should
join La Pulperia Nica because it provides a great opportunity for
students to learn about things that they may not otherwise have a lot of
exposure to, get a feel for Nica products and culture, and have fun doing it
with a dynamic group of members! - Shawna, Vice President How to Join- To
join La Pulperia Nica you can either come to a regularly scheduled meeting or
contact us at nica@student.gvsu.edu Officers-
President: Courtney Currie I
wanted to help workers in Nicaragua.
I did not know how, exactly, and considered the sale of pottery. Once we
had actually seen the pottery, that option seemed less possible and I
realized I needed an alternative. Coffee seemed to be much more attractive
because it seemed it would be easier to buy, sell, promote, transport-
everything. So, coffee was the final decision (with a little encouragement
from others). Vice President: Shawna
Olson The reason why I joined La Pulperia Nica
was because I felt that it was a great way to benefit the Nicaraguan people
who work hard to make high quality products; for instance,
coffee, then struggle to make any sort of profit. Also, I wanted
to be able to provide other people with these products as well as inform
them of some of the harsh situations the Nicaraguan people face and
expose them to the beautiful Nica culture. Treasurer: Holly Bennett While visiting Nicaragua, I was
able to see, first-hand, the horrific conditions in which people lived.
After the initial feelings of sadness and despair, I became motivated to do
all that I could to improve the situation. La Pulperia Nica gives me
the opportunity to help in my own small way. While what we are doing
will not change the world, our efforts might help a few people put one more
meal on their table. Secretary: Casee Willoughby Alumni Members- Ashley: Web Designer and moral supporter I was inspired on my trip
to Nicaragua in the summer of 2003.
Not only did I see the devastating effects of poverty, but the
resiliency of a people. Because I
took so much away from the trip, I wanted to give back in some way. Hence, even after graduating, I am still
involved with the group! Yann: Program
Coordination and moral supporter "I
joined La Pulperia Nica because I wanted to be part of an organization that
is helping to promote the issue of Fair Trade, and to bring awareness to the
social and economic crisis that the Nicaraguan people are going through. (and
also because my friends are in it!)" |
Yann, Alumni Member |
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