I would like input from you to assist me and Ms Lara in nominating a student for this event. I would like to finalize the application by March 1, 2010, since we must submit the application by March 5, 2010. If you believe you have a student who is interested and meets this minimum qualification, please submit an email or note to me describing the student and how the student could benefit by February 19, 2010. Ms. Lara and I will review your input, then interview 5 students and present our final decision to Mr. Vasquez and Mr. Torres.