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Cincinnati : 2007 LULAC Community Awards (Sept. 4th)
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| Posted by admin on 2007/7/19 20:20:00 (356 reads) |
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Save the Date
2007 LULAC Community Awards
CELEBRATING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY Tuesday, September 4, 2007
6:00pm-9:00pm
University of Cincinnati ***All Proceeds Go To Benefit LOCAL Educational Initiatives***
Hosted by: Geri Geiler, Associate Counsel, Macy's Inc.
Keynote Speaker: Senator Eric H. Kearney, State of Ohio
MAKING HISTORY: The LULAC Cincinnati Community Awards is an exciting, history making awards ceremony, celebrating the positive impact individuals can make to shape diversity and race relations in our community. Attended by top local leaders from government, business, and education, the Community Awards serve not only to showcase the various efforts of LULAC but of the numerous outstanding diversity initiatives in both individual and corporate realms. The 2007 LULAC Award Recipients are: “CORPORATE AWARD”
Scott Stewart, Mulitcultural External Relations Director,
The Procter & Gamble Co. “HISPANIC BUSINESS PERSON”
George Perez, Publisher,
The Spanish Journal “EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE”
Dr. Mitch Livingston, VP of Student Affairs
University of Cincinnati “DIVERSITY AWARD”
Robert “Chip” Harrod, Executive Director
Bridges for a Just Community | “FRIEND OF LULAC”
Gary Hines, President,
NAACP of Hamilton/Fairfield/West Chester/Mason/Lebanon “MEDIA EXCELLENCE”
Sasha Rionda, Francisco Caceres
Nuestro Rincon, Local 12 “COMMUNITY AWARD”
V. Anthony Simms-Howell, Commissioner,
Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs “GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE”
Linda Schmidt, Community Outreach Specialist,
Federal Bureau of Investigation |
SPONSORSHIPS Becoming a sponsor of the 2007 LULAC Community Awards is an ideal way to reach out to top Tri-state Hispanic leaders and influential community leaders. Sponsors of the 2007 LULAC Community Awards will be recognized at the event and listed in all promotional material, including the event program.
If you would like to become a Sponsor of the Gala, please contact LULAC Cincinnati at 513-482-1814 ***All proceeds benefit LOCAL educational programs***
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Cincinnati : P&G donates $75,000 to LULAC for Education
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| Posted by admin on 2007/7/15 15:40:00 (295 reads) |
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At the 78th Annual LULAC National Conference, which took place in Chicago July 9-14, Scott Stewart, Director of P&G Multicultural External Relations donated on behalf of Procter & Gamble a check for $75,000 to LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC). LNESC is dedicated to increasing educational opportunities for minority and low-income students of all ages. Initiatives include: Young Readers Program, Hispanic Leadership Opportunity Program and College Explorers Program. LULAC Cincinnati Chapter is also proud to have Procter & Gamble as a sponsor of our Young Readers Program which will start in Cincinnati in the Fall 2007.
Procter & Gamble was also the sponsor of the Hispanic Women Leaders' Luncheon, where Lourdes Ribera received an award on behalf of P&G. Procter & Gamble has been consistently ranked by "Latina Style" Magazine as one of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work for in the U.S. As the premier Hispanic convention, the LULAC National Convention draws over 18,000 people each year including the top leaders from government, business, and the Hispanic community. Also present were representatives of LULAC chapters of Cincinnati, Dayton, Butler County, and Columbus. Entertainment was provided by Grupo Niche, La Mafia, and many others.
   
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Dayton : LULAC Dayton Scholarship Award Dinner (July 25th)
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| Posted by admin on 2007/7/7 15:00:00 (997 reads) |
| | The public is invited.
LULAC Scholarship Award Dinner & Silent Auction
Wednesday July 25, 2007,
6:00-9:00 pm
Sinclair Community College Charity Early banquet hall
$40.00 per person or $70.00 couple
mail checks to:
LULAC Dayton
P.O. 24085
Dayton,Ohio 45424.
NO DOOR SALES PLEASE.
If you need more information call: 937-285-0646 |
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LULAC Ohio : Cincinnati Hosts LULAC Ohio's State Convention
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| Posted by admin on 2007/6/30 20:20:00 (896 reads) |
| | The League of United Latin American Citizens, LULAC, held on Saturday, June 30, its annual Ohio State Convention at the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency. Councils from across the state of Ohio convened in Cincinnati to discuss regional issues, set policies, and elect the organization's state leaders. Rosa Caskey was re-elected as the Ohio State Director, and Jason Riveiro was elected State Deputy Director. In addition to the LULAC membership, the state convention invited other civil rights organizations and local leaders to discuss the various issues affecting the Hispanic community in Ohio. The panel discussion included Gary Hines (NAACP), Brent Meyer (CAIR), and Chris Link (ACLU Ohio). The conference was opened by Gwen Robinson, President/CEO of Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency. where the conference was hosted. |
 More pictures are in the Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery (click here...)
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Cincinnati : FBI/LULAC CREST Program for Latino Leaders
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| Posted by admin on 2007/5/29 11:40:00 (548 reads) |
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 ***PLEASE RSVP to Jason Riveiro (513) 482-1814 by May 29th, 2007. We have space for 25 individuals. This event is free***
FBI CREST Program for Latino Leaders
When: Friday June 15, 2007 from 9:30am-12:30pm (light breakfast will be provided)
Where: Santa Maria Community Services (room TBA)
What: Presentation by FBI Agents on Civil Rights, Legal Constraints and Violent Crimes.
Why: To build positive relationship with FBI Cincinnati and to educate the community on the FBI's role. Also, see attached program description.
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Columbus : Hispanic Health Fair (June 9, 2007)
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| Posted by admin on 2007/5/15 14:20:00 (876 reads) |
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Salud y Seguridad en el Sol
Donacion de Sangre
Auspiciado por LULAC-COLUMBUS junto con La Cruz Roja
Cuando; sabado, 9 de junio, 10am-3pm
Donde: Beechwold Christian Church
280 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43214
En este evento participaran muchas organizaciones con enfoque en la salud y la seguridad. Se puede recibir informacion y recursos importantes para mejorar la salud. Habran muchas actividades para los ninos, -Pueden pintarse las caras!
Para Informacion Acerca de la donacion de sangre, o para registrarse Llamar a William Melendez:
614-880-0613.
Cada donador recibira una camiseta gratis. Los participantes pueden ganar seis meses de alquiler gratis de un auto Saturn (2007 Aura)!!!!
cada donador debe tener como minimo 17 años, pesar mas de 100 libras y traer una identificacion personal.
Para mas informacion acerca de este evento llamar a la Cruz Roja (614) 253-2740 ext. 2355
Summer, Sun, Safe & Fun
Blood Drive
Sponsored by LULAC-Columbus in conjunction with the Red Cross.
This event features booths from many social service organizations sharing important health and safety resources. In addition to the blood drive, fire safety workshop and health booths there will be many children's activities, including face-painting!
When: Saturday, June 9, 10am-3pm
Where: Beechwold Christian Church
280 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43214
To schedule an appointment to give blood, please call William Melendez at 614-880-0613. All donors will receive a free t-shirt and will be entered into a drawing to win a 6 month car lease on a 2007 Saturn Aura!
Each donor must be at least 17, weigh 110 pounds, and bring picture ID.
For more information on the event, contact the Red Cross at (614) 253-2740.
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Cincinnati : Protest against "Big Juan" Ads
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| Posted by admin on 2007/5/8 15:40:00 (1827 reads) |
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Several Cincinnati organizations that signed a request to WLW 700 Radio Station for an immidiate removal of the "Big Juan" ads (to see the press release click here), finding it insensitive and offending to the Latino/Hispanic community, held on Tue. May 8, a press conference. Initiated by LULAC Cincinnati and United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), the petition has been signed so far by: American Jewish Committee
Bridges for a Just Community
Brigid Kelly, City of Norwood Council, Ward 2
CAIR of Ohio (The Council on American-Islamic Relations)
Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center
Change to Win
Coalition for Black Trade Unionist
Equality Cincinnati
Hispanic Chamber of Cincinnati USA
Inter-Ethnic Council of Greater Cincinnati
International Center of Greater Cincinnati
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement
LULAC Cincinnati (League of United Latin American Citizens)
LULAC Ohio
LULAC Midwest Region
Midwestlatino, LLC.
NAACP of Hamilton/Fairfield/West Chester/Mason/Lebanon
Service Employee’s International Union (SEIU)
UNITE HERE
United Latinos
United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), Local 1099 The press conference was covered by several TV Stations and newspapers, among them Cincinnati Enquirer and WCPO It was tremendous to see all the organization and people of different religions, ethnic backgrounds, and races, to rally in support of the Latino community. As stated in the petition: "By making this collective statement, we are declaring that we are committed to working together until Cincinnati reflects the type of multicultural and diverse City that we all can be proud to live, work and play".    
More pictures are in our Photo Gallery If your organization would also like to sign this petition, please contact us
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