The first Zumba Instructor Convention crashed Orlando, FL. The ground shook this Halloween as over a thousand Zumba Instructors from all over the world threw a romping fitness-party. The 2008 Convention, which was exclusively available to members of the Zumba Instructor Network, had been sold out for months - it is the Zumba event of the year. On Saturday evening, Beto and the Zumba team hosted our Zumbathon Party. This Zumbathon was a Zumba Party like no other. The Zumbathon Party provided donations to Healthcorp, the Zumba designated charity. Founded by the famous Dr. Oz, Healthcorps education programs for youth in America will prevent disease and improve the lives of future generations.

The Zumba SA Master Class held at Superior Sports Center was a great success. Many Zumba participants showed up and turned it out!!!

Zumba workshop with Beto Perez, creator of Zumba and Priscilla Mirabal, Zumba Education Specialist (zumbaok.com). This was an awesome experience and a great opportunity to learn from the creator. Also, I was fortunate to meet other instructors from around the world. The weekend was a memorable one. Priscilla, thank you for bringing Beto to Texas.

ZUMBA San Antonio sponsored a “One Plate at a Time” food drive for the San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB). The poverty rate in Southwest Texas is 20%, and nourishing hungry people is the first step to getting them back on their feet. Over 300 lbs of food were collected and donated to the SAFB. Members and non-members of “Anytime Fitness Club” in San Antonio, TX were encouraged to help those in need in their community. By donating three or more non- perishable food items, each member was able to take a ZUMBA session for FREE! With the support and contributions made from the “One Plate at a Time” food drive, the San Antonio Food Bank is able to continue to support a wide variety of effective hunger fighting programs that bring food to everyone from children to seniors in the San Antonio area. Due to the success and participation of its members, ZUMBA San Antonio plans to make their “One Plate at a Time” food drive a semi- annual event as part of their community out reach activities.