A year ago, I assumed the responsibility of President of the Puerto Rican Figure Skating Federation.  I have participated in the world of figure skating as a parent of a former skater. In my address to all of the athletes, coaches and parents, I stand committed to serve the Federation and represent all of its constituents, to promote our agenda within the ISU, and to prepare for participation amongst many other nations in ISU International Events.

The Puerto Rican Figure Skating Federation is an organization that will continue to unite many individuals sharing a common passion for the sport of figure skating. Yet the organization itself means different things to each of us.  To some it is the Basic Skills program in Puerto Rico that teaches them to skate; to others a form of exercise or simply enjoyment; and yet to others it will be an opportunity to compete internationally and a career or a challenging volunteer commitment. Our Federation will offer programs and support to its future diverse membership.  At the same time we hope that our membership will, through active participation in all aspects of the organization, see the benefits to all of its community in the figure skating arena.

We look forward to the Puerto Rican Figure Skating Federation benefiting from unprecedented growth in membership and revenue. This growth will afford us the ability to expand into new areas and to provide greater opportunities to our entire  membership.

We are making progress in many areas including in the international arena.  We have been building a sound relationship with the  International Skating Union (ISU). We have established great communication with the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA), ISU and Puerto Rican Olympic Committee (COPUR). We look forward to developing the credentials that will afford us the opportunity to become a valued organization within the International Skating Union (ISU).

Internationally and at home, the Puerto Rican Figure Skating Federation is an organization that will continue its growth on all levels. Further, we continue to enlist and attract strong corporate support and hope to sign up several  major sponsors in the next several months.

The Puerto Rican Figure Skating Federation will be a strong and valued organization on the international level. We will continue to seek out other potential Puerto Rican athletes and strive to become a sport that attracts great attention in the Latino and international corridor, due to our athletes accomplishments and support for young Latinos in a sport to which many would other wise not have access to.

I firmly believe that the next few years will be seen as a watershed for the organization to grow young competitive athletes and for the sport becoming a familiar activity on the Island of Puerto Rico.

We can all be extremely proud of our involvement with the Puerto Rican Figure Skating Federation, and I look forward to the opportunity to continue working on our missions, goals and objectives with all of you to make this organization great in the future.

Sincerely,