LULAC District III NEWS 05.06.09  |  District 3 Convention Results More than 130 attend district convention, officers elected, resolutions passed, awards bestowed Saturday, April 25, 2009 - More than 130 North Texas LULAC members attended the annual LULAC District III convention in Dallas on April 25. Delegates elected a new slate officers, bringing a new spirit of activism and promise to the North Texas Hispanic community. Beatrice Alba Martinez was elected District Director by acclamation. Also elected unanimously was District Deputy Director Jesse Garcia. Also elected that Saturday afternoon were the following: George Espinoza, Treasurer; Koni Kaiwi, Deputy for Women; Richard Sambrano, Deputy for the Elderly; Ruth Sanchez, Deputy for Youth; Eddy Trejo and Juan Garcia, District Co-Directors for Young Adults; Sandra Jurado, District Youth Director; and Coty Rodriguez-Anderson, LULAC Education Foundation of Texas Representative. Three resolutions were passed unanimously. Resolution One (submitted by LULAC Council 4871 - The Dallas Rainbow Council) called for the U.S. Congress to pass, and President Barack Obama sign, the Employee Non-Discrimination Act that prohibits the discrimination of workers on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Resolution Two (submitted by LULAC Council 4537 - Collin County) called for the support of expanding the concept of Response To Intervention (RTI) — a part of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act — to both English and Bilingual Classrooms in public schools so English Language Learners may benefit from RTI. Resolution Three (submitted by LULAC Council 100 - Dallas) called for the opposition of a Dallas City Hall proposed ordinance that would modify a current curfew law that creates a permanent criminal record for youth, plus levy fines on kids, parents and businesses with funds not going toward preventing youth truancy. Congratulations to LULAC District III award winners: Council of the Year Garland LULAC Man of the Year Constable Jaime Cortes of LULAC 4871 Woman of the Year Suzanne Hickman of LULAC 4871 Young Adult Council of the Year Southern Methodist University LULAC Young Adult Man of the Year Eduardo Trejo of UTD LULAC 4690 Young Adult Woman of the Year Adrianan Barrientos of Collin College LULAC Youth Council of the Year Youth Man of the Year Youth Woman of the Year 04.25.09  |  District 3 Convention The North Texas LULAC District 3 Convention will be held on: April 25, 2009 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Double Tree Hotel 8250 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75206 MAP. Special guests Dr. Michael Hinojosa, Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Workshops: Immigration, Elderly Advocacy Financial Planning Volunteerism US/Mexico Relations Awards: Councils of the Year, Women of the Year, Men of the Year and Director’s Award 2009-2010 Elections Special Celebration honoring Immediate Past National LULAC President Hector Flores. Friday, April 24 @ 6:30 p.m. Suggested Donation is $10, with proceeds benefiting LULAC Scholarships. Conference Fee for all members: $20 Adult Luncheon fee: $25 Young Adults Luncheon fee: $10 Youth Luncheon fee: $5 TEXAS REGION NEWS 05.05.09  |  LULAC State Convention coming to Dallas in June Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - Texas LULAC members from all over will converge in Dallas the first week of June to attend their annual state convention with events kicking off on Wednesday, June 3, with a state training institute through Sunday, June 7, with LULAC state elections and general assembly. The convention will take place at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre, located at 5410 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240 (near 635 and North Dallas Tollway). Rooms are available for a special LULAC rate of $99 a night. Reservations can be made by calling 972.934.8400. Deadline to register for these specially-priced rooms is Wednesday, May 13. Registration for the conference is $20. There are various luncheons and dinners that can be purchased separately. There is a Texas LULAC State Convention Member Special Package for only $165 that includes all State LULAC festivities. To register for the convention, adults can visit this link: http://www.tx-lulac.org/convention09/2009_adult_registration_form.pdf Not included in the package is a special Unity Banquet being held by host district, LULAC District III, at the convention hotel on Thursday, June 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. This banquet will feature communities of colors and faiths coming together to honor those who have gone above and beyond. Special guest speaker that night will Gary Bledsoe, President of Texas NAACP. For tickets, please contact Ray De Los Santos at rsantos@lulac.org. Tickets are $100 per seat for a table of ten for $1,000. NATIONAL NEWS 05.05.09  |  LULAC National Convention Reaching New Frontiers: Expanding the Latino Agenda Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - LULAC invites you to participate in the 80th Annual LULAC National Convention & Exposition, Reaching New Frontiers: Expanding the Latino Agenda, in San Juan, PR from July 13 through July 18, 2009. As the premier Hispanic convention, the LULAC National Convention draws over 15,000 participants each year including the top leaders from government, business, and the Hispanic community. The convention will take place at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, located at 100 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, Puerto Rico. What To Expect: Make History: The LULAC Convention is an exciting, history-making convention, because it convenes the national delegates of LULAC to discuss issues, set policies, and elect the organization's national leaders. For this reason, the LULAC Convention makes news and is covered by national and local media. It is the only convention in which representatives from Hispanic communities from across the country determine the positions and strategies of a national Hispanic organization. Reach out to Hispanic America: The LULAC Convention is also well attended by major corporations who recognize the importance of reaching out to national Hispanic leaders and influential community members directly. There are opportunities to sponsor workshops and events, to showcase products and recruit Hispanic professionals in the convention exhibit hall. In addition, all proceeds support the dedicated work of LULAC to improve the quality of life for Hispanic Americans. Federal Training Institute: The LULAC Convention hosts the LULAC Federal Training Institute (FTI), an intensive and structured career development program for government and public sector employees. In partnership with the OPM Management Development Center and the Graduate School, USDA, the Federal Training Institute offers workshops and plenary sessions that enable mid and senior level government employees to enhance their leadership skills and develop the Executive Core Qualifications required for entry to the Senior Executive Service. FTI Youth and Collegiate Federal Careers Exploration Forum: A free fun-filled day long event to showcase career and employment opportunities in forensic science, aviation and aeronautics, criminal justice intelligence available to middle, high school, college and university students. Expert presenters provide animated interactive sessions that introduce students to resume writing, computer links, student programs, scholarships and internships Career Fair: Hot jobs, top companies, live interviews. Whether you are an employer looking for top talent or a professional looking for your next job, you will want to attend the LULAC Career Fair. This three day event features great jobs from over 250 top companies and federal agencies that are ready to hire. College Fair: Your path to a higher education starts at the LULAC College Fair. More than 30 representatives from top notch colleges and universities are anxious to talk with you about postsecondary opportunities at their institutions. Youth Conference: The convention also hosts the LULAC Youth Conference's three-day event for Hispanic youth, featuring workshops and panel discussions education, career opportunities, community service and leadership. Young Adults Conference: The Young Adult Conference features four-days of leadership development and policy workshops for college students and young professionals. Please join LULAC at the 2009 LULAC National Convention and Exposition in San Juan, Puerto Rico as we celebrate 80 years of service to the Hispanic community. http://www.lulac.org/events/convention/registration09.pdf