Financial Literacy Film Festival 2022 Río Píedras Puerto Rico - Memorial day tribute

Financial Literacy Film Festival 2022

Photography by
Joseph Rodriguez Contreras

American Legion Post # 10 
in Fajardo, Puerto Rico 
supported the event by providing a very 
meaningful display to honor our fallen and missing.

POW / MIA

This Table, Set for One.
(Read end of Blog to Learn more)

The host 
Jonathan Dwayne 
shares a story spoken in 
Spanish language about 
Mr. J. Eduardo Rey, 
then presents the 
Lifetime Achievement Award 
for Mr. Rey's many years of dedicated service 
and positive impact in Puerto Rico.


Mr. Rey has served the people of Rio Piedras 
with an open heart and deserved 
to be recognized for his tireless efforts.


Miss Isabel Pogozelski from the 
Puerto Rico State Guard 
introduced the 
Keynote Speaker, 
Teresita Santiago-Lebrón 
who shared a powerful message 
about financial literacy and 
what it means to her personally.


A mixed crowd of art-loving guests 
enjoyed entertaining short films from all over the world, 
and a delicious meal 
provided by Vidy's Restaurant.

George Ohan 
thanks the 
Keynote Speaker

Teresita Santiago-Lebrón 
DBA*, MBA, PMP with a professional career in the area of Technology, 
Health and Communications with more than 17 years of experience. 

A native of Guayama, she began her career in the area of Telecommunications. 
She then worked as a University Professor of undergraduate studies.  
Teach. Coach. Mentor.
EDUcation + ENTertainment =
EDUtainment!


She chaired the 19-20 Committees on Medicinal Cannabis and Hemp, 
Process Reengineering of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce.  

She is a graduate of Universidad Ana G. Méndez (DBA*, MBA) 
and universidad Interamericana (BA).

#FinLitFilmFest2022
Seen on the screen

Save it Up
Music by G. Buckshon

Living the Liquidity Life
Photography by Katrina Shmidl

#itsLove
Hugs, not Drugs!

Who wants a cupcake?

#NomNom
Photography by
Joseph Rodriguez Contreras


Our guests traveled from Arecibo, Fajardo, 
and even as far as Jacksonville, Florida!


We kick off the 2022 festival 
with 'Dopamine' 
a very cool short film that 
the audience connected with.

The Pot
Short film submitted from 
India being watched in Puerto Rico.

An unlikely group of people 
gather, for a united purpose. . .

BREAK the Stigma 
of talking about money.

After it was all over. . . 
the magic starts to happen. . .

People connect.
Ideas are exchanged. . .

Life-long and meaningful relationships are started!

Memorial day tribute with 
Armenian flag for
Baba Ohan
#LegacyNotLiability

Thank you to our many community partners, 
sponsors, and generous donors!

Event Sponsor
The Los Angeles Film School
Hollywood, California
#LifeAtLAFS

Capítulo de Veteranos 
Pro-Cannabis Medicinal, inc.

Mr. Juan Alicea, a U.S. Army veteran 
from the Vietnam War era speaks about PTSD.

Message Juan on Facebook

Thank you to
U.S. Army veteran 
BE DMARKO STUDIO RECORDS

"Charlie" saved the day with audio expertise 
to connect the film festival audio with the venue speakers.

MAIN SPONSORS
Never Fade Trinkets
Be Financially Informed
David Foxx
Sammy Franco
Francisco Mendez

Carlos Anzures - Co-Founder
Financial Literacy Film Festival

Arroyo LaRue Realty
#VeteranOwned

Impact Releasing
501 (c) 3 - Non-Profit

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You want to learn more about 

that small table set aside 

to honor veterans?

Please read below. . . 

'Supercilious' 2D cartoon is seen on the 

big screen during the Fin Lit Film Fest 2022.

Resolution 288, adopted at the 67th American Legion National Convention, calls for designating a POW/MIA Empty Chair at all official meetings of The American Legion as a physical symbol of the thousands of American POW/MIAs still unaccounted for from all wars and conflicts involving the United States. The message, recited in prayerful solemnity from local posts to national conventions, is as follows:

“Those who have served, and those currently serving in the uniformed services of the United States, are ever mindful that the sweetness of enduring peace has always been tainted by the bitterness of personal sacrifice. We are compelled to never forget that while we enjoy our daily pleasures, there are others who have endured and may still be enduring the agonies of pain, deprivation and imprisonment.

“Before we begin our activities, we pause to recognize our POWs and MiAs.

“We call your attention to this small table, which occupies a place of dignity and honor. it is set for one, symbolizing the fact that members of our armed forces are missing from our ranks. They are referred to as POWs and MiAs.

We call them comrades. They are unable to be with their loved ones and families, so we join together to pay humble tribute to them, and to bear witness to their continued absence.

“The table is small, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner, alone against his or her suppressors.
“The tablecloth is white, symbolic of the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms.

“The single rose in the vase signifies the blood they may have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of our beloved United States of America. This rose also reminds us of the family and friends of our missing comrades who keep faith while awaiting their return.

“The red ribbon on the vase represents an unyielding determination for a proper accounting of our comrades who are not among us.

“A slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of their bitter fate.

“The salt sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless fallen tears of families as they wait.

“The glass is inverted. They cannot toast with us at this time.

“The chair is empty. They are NOT here.

“The candle is reminiscent of the light of hope, which lives in our hearts to illuminate their way home, away from their captors, to the open arms of a grateful nation.

“The American flag reminds us that many of them may never return — and have paid the supreme sacrifice to insure our freedom.

“Let us pray to the Supreme Commander that all of our comrades will soon be back within our ranks.

“Let us remember — and never forget their sacrifice. May God forever watch over them and protect them and their families.”

Reference

https://centennial.legion.org/timeline/16967/table-set-one

This event is brought to you by:

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