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MABA’s 61 Annual Installation of Officers & Awards Gala
st
took place on Saturday, March 6, 2021. The Installation is
traditionally MABA’s biggest yearly event. Although this

event usually takes place at the Biltmore Hotel in

Downtown Los Angeles, this year was different.

Due to the COVID-19
pandemic, MABA held its 2021 MABA President, Monica

first ever virtual Installation Guizar Eckart, provided her
Gala which was streamed incoming remarks. We also

onYouTube. heard remarks from MABA
México President, José
The hour-long celebration Guadalupe González
began with a mariachi band Plascencia.

who continued to perform
traditional songs throughout the event. “Familia

Comunidad Esperanza” was the theme of this
Marisa Hernández-
event.
Stern, MABA’s 2020
President, provided
her outgoing
remarks.

The event ended on a high note when many of our MABA Past-Presidents
shared with the attendees what MABA means to them. It was a powerful

moment in the program and a great way to end the celebration. Cristina Perez served as the
Mistress of Ceremonies.

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