Two LULAC Cincinnati members have been honored by the ELLF (English Language Learning Foundation) at its Second Annual Recognition Breakfast on Feb. 25th, 2010.

Maria Lang received the "Educator of the Year" Award. She is a teacher and a program coordinator at "Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies". She is an educator and advocate for ELL population in the Greater Cincinnati area. She servers as a member of the various advocacy organizations, such as LULAC, where she is the Director of Education. The English Language Learning Foundation honors the impact of a teacher to change the lives of English language learning children he/she teaches.

Leo Calderon received the "Make a Difference" Award. He is a Director of Latino Student Affairs at Northern Kentucky University. Leo has helped major corporations, schools and non-profit organizations effectively address the needs of the growing Latino population. The English Language Learning Foundation created the "Make a Difference Award" to honor an individual who has made a significant difference in the lives of English language learning students and families.

Congratulations to the Winners!!!

This year, LULAC Ohio will have 3 councils participating in our LULAC National Scholarship fund.  Please pass this application to anyone within the following cities that needs a scholarship:

LULAC CINCINNATI
c/o Maria Lang
P.O. Box 982
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-780-0503

LULAC DAYTON
c/o Tony Ortiz
Wright State University
Room 303 Nutter Center
Dayton, OH 45435
937-241-2536

LULAC COLUMBUS
c/o John Ramos
PO Box 13691
Columbus, OH 43213
614-270-4437

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS MARCH 31st

Una vigilia de oracion donde lideres de religion y lideres de comunidad daran informacion a la gente que solo habla espanol y que necesitan saber sobre la campana de la reforma migratoria.
Esto va a ser en espanol antonces por favor inviten a los amigos o a la gente que se ve affectada por este problema y darles la esperanza que podemos cambiarlo y que podemos reunificarlos, pero necesitamos el apoyo de todos y cada uno de ellos.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

4:45pm - 7:00pm

St Charles Borromeo "SU CASA" Church

115 W. Seymour Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45216

Come and learn how you can get involved in LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Meet our Guest Speaker: MARY RONAN - the Superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Rookwood Tower, Fifth Floor, Room 500

3805 Edwards Road

Cincinnati, OH

Celebrating 81 Years of Service, LULAC is the oldest and largest Hispanic organization in the USA. 

In 2011 Cincinnati will be hosting the LULAC National Convention.

Our focus is on:

• Education
• Housing
• Civil Rights
• Health
• Public Safety
• Employment and Economic Development
• Arts and Culture

LULAC Cincinnati has only been in existence since November 2005, but is making a huge difference in the community. For example, we have:

• awarded over $100,000 in scholarship and educational programs to needy Hispanics
• launched two Young Readers Programs (at AMIS (Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies) and at Roberts Padeia Academy.)
• donated 15 tons of protein to Cincinnati Food Bank
• established a Partnership with NAACP to address common issues
• increased our membership by 200% in 2009

Please come and network with other LULAC Members, and find out how can you make a difference in the community, or how LULAC can help you.

ULAC Cincinnati held its first Community Meeting at Su Casa Hispanic Center. It is a monthly reach-out meeting to the Latino Community, to provide education opportunities in such areas as Taxes, Education, Health, Immigration, Housing, and to learn first hand about the issues facing  the Latino community. For this first meeting LULAC invited Congressman Steve Driehaus to address current legislation issues.

More pictures in our Photo Gallery (click here)

Please register now for Educating Latinos for Kentucky’s Future (ELKF) 1^st Annual Conference, which will take place February 11-12, 2010.

This conference, Opportunities and Challenges Facing Latino Students in the Commonwealth, will take place at Northern Kentucky University and will highlight the following items:

1. Thursday, Feb. 11  - Pre-conference Workshop
2. Thursday, Feb. 11 – Conference Opening Reception – Fiesta Latina!
3. Friday, Feb. 12 – Conference for Professionals
4. Friday, Feb. 12 -  Conference for College Student Leaders

 Who should attend? Educators, public and private sector, community leaders, non-profit, etc.

The keynote speaker for Friday’s conference will be Dr. Richard Fry, Senior Research Associate for the Pew Hispanic Center. Also attending the conference and making special remarks will be Mrs. Rosa Rosales, LULAC National President. 

For more information and to register: www.elkf.net

LULAC Cincinnati Council started 2010 on a very strong note: its first meeting of 2010 was the largest ever, and the motivation and excitement in the room was sky high. 

The excellent food was provided by Taqueria Mercado

As the Council is preparing for the 2011 LULAC National Convention to be hosted in Cincinnati, our areas of focus are:

• Education
• Housing
• Civil Rights
• Health
• Public Safety
• Employment and Economic Development
• Arts and Culture

and the new members had a chance to learn more our 2010 goals, and join the team of their interest.

More pictures are in our Photo Gallery (click here)

Next Community meeting is on Sunday, February 21 – 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM at Su Casa. 

Next Networking meeting is on Thursday, February 25 – 6:30 – 8:30 PM

We are pleased to introduce to you the recently launched Spanish section of the Attorney General’s website.  The web address is: http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Ayuda"

In this site, you will find valuable information in Spanish regarding how to file a complaint, services for victims, resources, and how to access the bilingual hotline. Please share with everyone in your communities. This is an excellent resource.

Our deep appreciation goes to Karen Gasper and the AG’s office team for the effort to produce this valuable information in Spanish.

Rally for Fairness!

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Rally

Saturday, January 16

2:00 – 3:30

Speakers include:

Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner

State Senator Eric Kearney

Hartwell Country Club (59 Caldwell Dr, Cincinnati)

**Free Transportation Available**

Click here for details

Free Child Care for Children three years and older

What is Comprehensive Immigration Reform?

Workable Solutions that

Reflect our Nation’s Values &

        Move us Forward…

Together

For More Information, please contact: Su Casa at 513-761-1588