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About Jose Calderon

Jose Zapata Calderon is Emeritus Professor in Sociology and Chicano/a Latino/a Studies at Pitzer College and President of the Latino and Latina Roundtable of the Pomona Valley and San Gabriel Valley.

Donate to funeral expenses of Don Luis Gonzalez

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Community member and day laborer Don Luis Gonzalez passed away on January 20th, 2015. He was a kind, generous, and humble worker who was loved dearly by his family, friends, and community. He was a longtime member of the Pomona day labor center and recently appeared on the front page of La Opinion newspaper–see below

 (http://www.laopinion.com/…/jornaleros-ancianos-la-pasan-pe…/).

Students and day laborers held a memorial in his honor this last week at the day labor center as part of remembering his life. We are asking you all to help honor him by helping us raise funds to support his family with the funeral and other costs.

Please make donations to the PEOC paypal account LINKED HERE:(http://pomonadaylabor.org/donate/). 

Under special instructions, please write that the donation is for Don Luis’ funeral costs.

In solidarity,

PEOC community

 

Queridxs amigxs,

Don Luis González, un jornalero y miembro de la comunidad falleció el 20 de enero del 2016. Él era un hombre generoso y humilde quien su familia, amigxs y comunidad quería mucho. Don Luis fue miembro del centro jornalero por varios años y recientemente fue entrevistado para un segmento en La Opinión– aquí

 (http://www.laopinion.com/…/jornaleros-ancianos-la-pasan-pe…/).

Estudiantes y jornaleros tuvieron un homenaje conmemorativo la semana pasada para recordar su vida. Les pedimos que nos ayuden a recaudar fondos para apoyar la familia de Don Luis con los gastos del funeral.

Pueden donar en la página del PEOC a través del Paypal ligado aquí (http://pomonadaylabor.org/donate/).

Debajo de donde dice “special instructions” por favor escribe que la donación y para la familia de Don Luis Gonzalez.

En solidaridad,

la comunidad PEOC

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Know Your Rights Community Forums at PUSD today and tomorrow

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Conozca sus derechos!

FOROS INFORMATIVOS PARA LA COMUNIDAD

presentación sobre

¡Saber es poder! Qué hacer si ICE llega a tocar su puerta

martes, 9 de febrero de 2016 – 6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.

Lugar: Distrito Escolar de Pomona

1444 E Holt Avenue,

Entrada #1

Pomona, CA 91766.

con información sobre

TRÁMITES DE CIUDADANÍA…

LICENCIAS PROFESIONALES CON SU ITIN

DERECHOS Y OBLIGACIONES RELACIONADOS CON EL SEGURO MÉDICO

ACCIÓN DIFERIDA PARA LOS LLEGADOS EN LA INFANCIA

PRESENTACIONES POR REPRESENTANTES CONSULARES

la entrada es gratis.

Presentaciones en español con interpretación simultánea al inglés

PATROCINADO POR: EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE POMONA, LATINO ROUNDTABLE,

CENTRO DE OPORTUNIDAD ECONÓMICA DE POMONA, PLAZA COMUNITARIA

para más información llame al 909-397-4800 x23942

Know Your Rights!

COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL FORUMS

Knowledge is power! What to do if ICE knocks on your door

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 – 5 a 9 p.m. and

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 – 8 a.m. a 1 p.m.

At: Pomona Unified School District

1444 E Holt Avenue,

Entrance #1

Pomona, CA 91766..

with information on

CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES WITH YOUR ITIN

YOUR MEDICAL INSURANCE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

DACA: DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS

PRESENTATIONS BY CONSULAR REPRESENTATIVES

Entrance is Free

Presentations in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation into English

SPONSORED BY: POMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, LATINO ROUNDTABLE,

POMONA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CENTER, PLAZA COMUNITARIA

for more information call: 909-397-4800 x23942

Latino And Latina Roundtable Retreat, Saturday, February 13th

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To members and friends (who have indicated becoming members of the Latino and Latina Roundtable:

This is your invitation our annual Latino and Latina Roundtable retreat that will take place on Saturday, February 13th (beginning with Cafecito and Registration at 9:30 A. M. and with the retreat business starting promptly at 10 A. M.) and ending at 4 PM at the Pitzer College Broad Center, Room 208 (1050 N. Mills Ave. in Claremont.  Morning refreshments and a noon lunch will be available for participants.  As we have done in the past, the members will summarize what was accomplished in the year 2015 and develop priorities/plans and a calendar for 2016.  We are looking forward to having your participation at this most important meeting.  The agenda is as follows:

 

LRT- Membership Planning Retreat Agenda:  Saturday, February 13   9:45 – 4 PM

 

Objectives

•         Evaluate 2015 work/accomplishments.

•         Establish Priorities for 2016

•         Strengthen the Collective Work of the LRT

 

Proposed Agenda

 

9:30am            Cafecito  and Registration

10- 10:30         Welcome/Dinamica (Name. Something that inspired you in 2015)

10:30- 11         Evaluation by Committees – What were our 2015 tasks?  What was

                        accomplished?

11 – 11:15       Open Discussion by Members –  What worked and did not work?  What could

 have been done better?

11:15-12:15     SWOT Exercise

                        Strengths of the LRT (Internal)

                        Weaknesses of the LRT (Internal)

                        Opportunities (External)

                        Threats (External)

12:15-12:30     Summary of Threats and Opportunities (1 person: internal and 1 person: external) 12:30-1              Lunch (members convivio – lunch will be available in roon)             

1 – 1:45           Review Committee Priorities for 2016

1.   Fundraising/Organizational Development

1.     Political Action Committee

2.     Immigration Committee

1:45-2:30         Report Back by Committee to Plenary (10 mins each)

2:45-3:15         Prioritizing Work on 2016 Priorities

                        Include alliance work

3:15- 3:30        Break

3:30-4              Review Calendar of Events for 2016

                        End with Ceremony

 

Sincerely,

Jose Zapata Calderon

President of the Latino and Latina Roundtable of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley

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Know Your Rights Community Forums at PUSD

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Conozca sus derechos!

FOROS INFORMATIVOS PARA LA COMUNIDAD

presentación sobre: ¡Saber es poder! Qué hacer si ICE llega a tocar su puerta

cuando: martes, 9 de febrero de 2016 – 6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.

Lugar: Distrito Escolar de Pomona

1444 E Holt Avenue,

Entrada #1

Pomona, CA 91766.

con información sobre:

TRÁMITES DE CIUDADANÍA…

LICENCIAS PROFESIONALES CON SU ITIN

DERECHOS Y OBLIGACIONES RELACIONADOS CON EL SEGURO MÉDICO

ACCIÓN DIFERIDA PARA LOS LLEGADOS EN LA INFANCIA

PRESENTACIONES POR REPRESENTANTES CONSULARES

La entrada es gratis. Presentaciones son en español con interpretación simultánea al inglés.  PATROCINADO POR: EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE POMONA, LATINO ROUNDTABLE, CENTRO DE OPORTUNIDAD ECONÓMICA DE POMONA, PLAZA COMUNITARIA

Para más información llame al 909-397-4800 x23942

Know Your Rights!

COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL FORUMS

Knowledge is power! What to do if ICE knocks on your door

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 – 5 a 9 p.m. and

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 – 8 a.m. a 1 p.m.

At: Pomona Unified School District

1444 E Holt Avenue,

Entrance #1

Pomona, CA 91766..

with information on

CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES WITH YOUR ITIN

YOUR MEDICAL INSURANCE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

DACA: DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS

PRESENTATIONS BY CONSULAR REPRESENTATIVES

Entrance is Free

Presentations in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation into English

SPONSORED BY: POMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, LATINO ROUNDTABLE,

POMONA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CENTER, PLAZA COMUNITARIA

for more information call: 909-397-4800 x23942

Events in next few weeks

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Join the Pitzer College Student Senate in welcoming Former California State Assembly Speaker Hon. Fabian Nuñez back to his alma mater! Fabian graduated from Pitzer College in 1997 and went on to become an influential Latino leader in California. Fabian will be speaking about his experiences in politics and will be answering questions from members of the audience during a Q&A session.

 

Fabian Núñez was recognized as the “Public Official of the Year” by Governing Magazine in 2004 and authored Assembly Bill 32, a landmark climate change legislation that has become a blueprint for other states and the U.S. Congress in addressing environmental challenges. He currently serves on the U.S. Soccer Federation Board of Directors and previously served on the University of California Board of Regents. To learn more about Fabian Nuñez, visit his profile at www.mercuryllc.com.


This special event is part of “Student Voice Week” and the “Mindful of the Future” Speaker Series sponsored by the Student Senate. The event is open to the public and will be held in the Founder’s Room in McConnell Center on Monday, February 1st at 4:15pm. See the Facebook event for more details.

 

A.  Immigration Forums & Assistance Committee of the PUSD -“Know Your Rights” forums on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 5:00 PM and Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 8:00 AM – Village Academy Conference Center (1460 W Holt Blvd. Pomona, CA 91766 – Entrance 1)

 

B.  Latino/a Summit on Elections – 1/28, 2016, 7- 9 PM, Hutton Center, 660 Colton Avenue, Colton

 

C.  Fabian Nunez – 4:15 PM, Feb. 1, Pitzer Founder’s Room McConnell Center

 

D.  Comm. Dev. Comm. At PUSD – 2/3 7 PM – Parent’s Room 

 

E.  Pilgrimage Mtg. at Garey – 3:30 on 2/5 F.  URBAN 2/20, 10 A. M. – UCLA Labor Center

F.  Latino and Latina Roundtable Retreat – 9 – 3; Pitzer College Broad Center Room 208 (1050 N. Mills Ave., in Claremont

 

Invitation: Former California State Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez at Pitzer College

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Join the Pitzer College Student Senate in welcoming Former California State Assembly Speaker Hon. Fabian Nuñez back to his alma mater! Fabian graduated from Pitzer College in 1997 and went on to become an influential Latino leader in California. Fabian will be speaking about his experiences in politics and will be answering questions from members of the audience during a Q&A session.

Fabian Núñez was recognized as the “Public Official of the Year” by Governing Magazine in 2004 and authored Assembly Bill 32, a landmark climate change legislation that has become a blueprint for other states and the U.S. Congress in addressing environmental challenges. He currently serves on the U.S. Soccer Federation Board of Directors and previously served on the University of California Board of Regents. To learn more about Fabian Nuñez, visit his profile at www.mercuryllc.com.

This special event is part of “Student Voice Week” and the “Mindful of the Future” Speaker Series sponsored by the Student Senate. The event is open to the public and will be held in the Founder’s Room in McConnell Center on Monday, February 1st at 4:15pm. See the Facebook event for more details.

For more information about the event, email me at senatevp@pitzer.edu.

Josue Pasillas ’17

Vice President

Pitzer College Student Senate

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Email: senatevp@students.pitzer.edu

Cell: (224) 688-3874

Web: www.pitzer.edu/student-senate

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Support LRT by Becoming a Member for 2016

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Dear Latino and Latina Roundtable Member and Prospective Member:

We hope you had a great holiday season and that 2016 will be a great and memorable year of positive changes and successes for our communities.

We are sending you this notice to remind you to renew your annual LRT membership if you are a member or send in the attached membership form with dues if you are a new member.  We also ask for your assistance in getting the word out regarding our 2016 Social Justice Scholarship, and to provide you with upcoming events.

LRT MEMBERSHIP

It is that time of year to renew or become a member of the Latino and Latina Roundtable of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley membership.  Enclosed you will find a membership application and return label.  Please fill the form and mail it back to Latino/a Roundtable at address: 613 N. Northcape, San Dimas, CA 91773 .  The membership dues for one year (January 1 – December 31) are $25.00 for individuals and $10.00 for students, retirees, and low income individuals.  Your dues help to sustain our organizing and advocacy efforts. 

 

CESAR CHAVEZ FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST

On March 25, 2016, will be our 12th annual Cesar Chavez Fundraising Breakfast.  Please mark your calendar.  Because our event is growing every year, the event will be held at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center and not the Avalon or Hotel. If you have any questions, contact Melissa Ayala at 909/450-7532 or melissaayalalrt@gmail.com

2016 SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

We are currently receiving applications for college scholarships to be given out at our Cesar Chavez Breakfast.  We need your help by sharing this scholarship opportunity with all potential candidates.  :You are highly encouraged to make copies and distribute or email as needed.  Applicant requirements are described in the application.  If you have any questions, contact Amy Tam at: 626/347-7121/ reyestam@gmail.com.

UPCOMING LRT EVENTS

February 13, 2016 (9a.m. – 3 p.m.)         MEMBERSHIP RETREAT

                                                            Pitzer Broad Center, 1050 N. Mills Ave. Claremont, Rm 208

March 25, 2016 (8a.m. – 10 p.m.)           LRT CESAR CHAVEZ FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST

April 9, 2016                                          CESAR CHAVEZ PILGRIMAGE

 

In Solidarity,

 

The Latino/a Roundtable Organizational Committee

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John S. Martinez Scholarship: Now Accepting Applications!

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John S. Martinez Leadership Scholarship: Now Accepting Applications! 

Washington, D.C. – The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) is now accepting applications for the John S. Martinez Leadership Scholarship.

NHCSL will award scholarships to a total of eleven (11) Hispanic public high school students that reside in the district of a Hispanic State Legislator. Each student will receive a one-time $3,000.00 grant to use towards their higher education and will be recognized in their community for their excellent academic achievements.  

“This unique scholarship not only helps offset the increasing costs of higher education but also allows students of Hispanic origin to highlight their perspectives of public service. Through the John S. Martinez Leadership Scholarship, we can acknowledge and celebrate the many successes of these students throughout the country.” –Representative Angel Cruz, President of the NHCSL.

This scholarship is in honor of the late John S. Martinez, a Hispanic leader who served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives and a Former President of the NHCSL. Comcast NBCUniversal has made this initiative possible through a generous grant which has allowed the NHCSL to continue its efforts in “Closing the Achievement Gap” for Hispanic students.

NHCSL highly encourages qualified students to log on to our website, www.nhcsl.org to submit an application. The deadline for applications is March 18, 2016.                                 

 

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The NHCSL is the premier national association of Hispanic state legislators working to design and implement policies and procedures that will improve the quality of life for Hispanics throughout the country. NHCSL was founded in 1989 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to be the most effective voice for the more than 350 Hispanic legislators. For more information visit www.nhcsl.org.

Pilar Garzon

National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

444 North Capitol St. NW Ste. 404

Washington, D.C. 20001

P: (202) 434-8070 |F: (202) 434-8072

www.nhcsl.org 

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MLK Pomona Community Event-We Need You There!

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The Latino and Latina Roundtable of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valley is one of the sponsors for this  34th Annual MLK Celebration. We invite all Roundtable members, friends, and supporters to join us in this annual celebration where, in addition to celebrating the legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we join in celebrating the local students who will receive scholarship awards for their commitments to social justice, unity, and community service. 

34th Annual

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Keynote Speaker: Devorah Lieberman, President of University of La Verne

Come to the premier Pomona Valley event as we celebrate the legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will present local students with awards for their commitment in social justice, unity, and community service. These kids are extraordinary in a social media, “selfie” all about me world. They are self-less and committed to the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

There will be live entertainment, vendors, and community leaders.

WHEN:   Sunday, January 17, 2016

TIME:     6:00PM

WHERE: Pilgrim Congregational Church

                600 N Garey Avenue

                 Pomona, CA 91767

FREE! and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

For more information contact Gayle Claiborne, President (951) 218-7820 

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