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1. Native American Non-profit Organization
2. NCLR News Release
3. Light to Unite Campaign
4. Summer Program Coordinator for LeaderShape
5. StoryCorps
6. Latin Laundry
7. Florida Families Encouraged to Share the Gift of Reading during the Holidays
8. Gov. Bush launches Fourth Annual “A Season of Reading” State Agency Holiday Book Drive
9. 2006 Florida Holiday Ornament and Governor’s Mansion 50th Anniversary Commerative Book Available
10. 7th Annual Celebration of Reading
11. Defenders of Freedom 2007 Calendars
12. Pew Hispanic Center Advisory on Latinos and the 2006 Mid-term Elections
13. Governor’s Volunteer Florida Foundation
14. Other Stuff: CDC Alerts and Notices in Spanish, etc.
Native American Non-profit Organization
Conscious Alliance, a non-profit organization called which works with American Indian Communities to provide them with food, toys, and other gifts for the holiday season. For more information about the project visit www.consciousalliance.org and you will find how and what you can donate to these communities.
NCLR News Release
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA APPLAUDS NAMING OF CONGRESSMAN SILVESTRE REYES TO CHAIR HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE
Washington, DC – The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., today applauded House Speaker-Designate Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) decision to name Congressman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
"We welcome this historic appointment. Congressman Reyes brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this position," stated Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO. "The Intelligence Committee and the nation as whole will be well served by Congressman Reyes' leadership."
The announcement of Congressman Reyes' chairmanship follows that of Congresswoman Nydia Velásquez (D-NY) as Chair of the House Small Business Committee. In addition, the upcoming Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has appointed Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO) to the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over issues of critical importance to Latinos, including health care, child care, Social Security, and the Earned Income Tax Credit.
"The appointment of these distinguished Hispanic leaders to key committees is an important step," concluded Murguía. "They have the expertise to develop policies which effectively address the needs of all Americans. Fortunately, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus has a 'deep bench' of talented legislators, and we hope that Congresswoman Pelosi and Senator Reid continue to appoint Hispanic Caucus members to key committees and the highest level of leadership."
Light to Unite Campaign
Visit https://www.lighttounite.org/ and "light" the candle (by clicking on it), Britol-Myers Squibb will donate $1 to the HIV/AIDS foundation.
Summer Program Coordinator for LeaderShape
The Summer Program Coordinator serves as an important member of the LeaderShape staff for the national sessions of The LeaderShape Institute. He or she will carry out logistical and conference management tasks which are crucial to the success of the program. In collaboration with the Director of The LeaderShape Institute, the Summer Program Coordinator will work alongside the facilitators to help ensure a successful session, while staying one step ahead of the curriculum so that all of the details are organized at the beginning of each program piece.
The ideal candidate for this position will be a graduate student in Higher Education/Leadership Development or a related field. Dates for this position are June 11, 2007 through August 13, 2007 (approximately 9 weeks.) This position will require relocating to Champaign, Illinois during this time. A stipend and housing are provided and academic credit can be arranged with the graduate student’s host institution. Visit our web site to download the Summer Program Coordinator Position Announcement.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of introduction, resume, and the names and e-mail addresses of 2 references to: Kristen Young, Director, The LeaderShape Institute, 1802 Fox Drive, Suite D, Champaign, IL, 61820. Resumes will be accepted until January 8, 2007. Two candidates will be hired for the summer. Questions can be directed to Kristen via email at kristen@leadershape.org. More information at www.leadershape.org
StoryCorps
Personal stories and testimonials can impact the human heart and mind in a way that few other things can. StoryCorps (http://www.storycorps.net) is inspiring others to collect and record those personal accounts in an effort to pass on extraordinary stories from everyday people. StoryCorps offers a variety of methods to record personal stories, including finding a StoryBooth or using the Do-It-Yourself guide to make your recording at home. They even provide the option to have your story archived at the Library of Congress.
Latin Laundry
http://www.latinlaundry.com/
FLORIDA FAMILIES ENCOURAGED TO SHARE THE GIFT OF READING DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Gov. Jeb Bush encourages Florida families to share the gift of reading during the holidays by visiting the 2006 Just Read, Families! for the Holidays reading list. Research shows that students who read while on vacation sustain progress made throughout the school year. Holiday and winter breaks are a great time for families to read together. By encouraging students to read, we bolster the opportunities for them to succeed in their education and throughout life. The Just Read, Families! for the Holidays reading list can be found at: www.justreadfamilies.org. The site features age-specific book suggestions.
GOVERNOR BUSH LAUNCHES FOURTH ANNUAL "A SEASON OF READING" STATE AGENCY HOLIDAY BOOK DRIVE
Gov. Jeb Bush launched the fourth annual "A Season of Reading" state agency book drive. A Season of Reading program collects and distributes new and gently used children's books to community programs, schools, family literacy programs and nonprofit agencies supporting children's reading activities. The deadline for book donations is January 19, 2007. Last year, the holiday book drive involved 11 state agencies donating more than 80,000 books to Florida students and families. This year Florida's state agencies will participate in the holiday book drive by hosting drop-offs at locations throughout the state. For more information about "A Season of Reading" program or to get involved with providing books to children in your communities, please visit www.volunteerfloridafoundation.org.
2006 FLORIDA HOLIDAY ORNAMENT AND GOVERNOR'S MANSION 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE BOOK AVAILABLE
The Florida Governor's Mansion Foundation is pleased to announce its annual holiday ornament, the fourth in a series. Coinciding with its 50th anniversary and inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, the image of the Governor's Mansion is appropriately featured on this year's ornament. The Foundation is also proud to announce the publication of First Families in Residence: Life at the Florida Governor's Mansion, by distinguished architectural historian Ellen J. Uguccioni. The new commemorative book is a lively chronicle of both the residence and the lives of the families, including interviews with many governors, first ladies and family members, as well as outstanding new and archival photographs never before published. To view and order both the new 2006 ornament (as well as 2003, 2004, & 2005 ornaments) and the book, please visit: www.floridashistoryshop.com or call (850) 245-6396.
7th Annual Celebration of Reading
The 7th Annual Celebration of Reading is hosted by Governor Jeb Bush and features his parents, President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush, and celebrity authors Doro Bush Koch, bestselling author of My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H.W. Bush, and Haven Kimmel, bestselling author of A Girl Named Zippy, a Today Show Book Club selection. This special evening supports family literacy programs throughout Florida that have already touched the lives of more than 9,000 adults and children.
Join the Celebration and make a difference. Tickets are $250 each and include the Celebration Dinner. Sponsorships are available. Call (239) 277-6295 for reservations and information. Sign up now for the best Valentine’s event and dinner you’ve ever planned!
For more information regarding sponsorships and individual tickets please contact:
Ms. Tina McCain Matte
Coordinator, Celebration of Reading 2007
Gravina, Smith & Matte
1520 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Suite 160 Fort Myers, Florida 33919
Phone: (239) 277-6295
Fax: (239) 275-6501
TMatte@GravinaSmith.com
Defenders of Freedom 2007 Calendars
Our 2007 calendars have finally made it to the print shop. We had some delays due to our wounded troops getting pictures to us. This year our calendar is honoring three of our amputee troops, a fallen soldier, a collage page showing some of the troops we supported this year, showing some of the families that have been touched as well as some of our troops currently in Iraq right now. If you are interested in ordered a calendar you can do it online at www.defendersoffreedom.us. We will get them in the mail the day we receive them back from the printer.
Thank you for your past support of Defenders of Freedom. Together, we are making the difference in the lives of our troops. We continue to send requested items to our troops, which is maximizing the dollars entrusted to us. We are helping to keep the morale of our troops strong and they are very generous in letting us know. We receive thank you notes continually.
We helped to purchase a hand cycle for our amputee troops at Brooke Army Medical Center. Because of our generous support of our troops to our amputee troops, we were invited to join our amputees in a 150 mile bike ride. What a thrill to ride side by side with these fierce competitors. It was truly one of the most inspirational things I have ever done in my life.
Again, thank you for your past support. Please pass on the news that our 2007 calendars are available.
Donna Cranston, Founder
Pew Hispanic Center Advisory on Latinos and the 2006 Mid-term Elections
The Pew Hispanic Center today released a fact sheet entitled Latinos and the 2006 Mid-term Election that uses exit polls to compare the Latino vote in the 2006 election to elections in 2002 and 2004.
It also assesses the possible impact of the Latino vote in 2006 by looking at the Hispanic share of eligible voters in the most contested congressional races, the Latino vote in 30 House seats gained by Democrats and the outcome in districts with large shares of Hispanic voters.
http://pewhispanic.org/factsheets/factsheet.php?FactsheetID=26
Governor’s Volunteer Florida Foundation
A nonprofit dedicated to community service and volunteerism. FMI visit http://www.volunteerfloridafoundation.org/.
Other Stuff:
CDC Alerts and Notices in Spanish
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish
Think HIV
http://www.thinkhiv.org/dp/
NCLR Agenda Magazine
http://www.nclragenda.org/
USA Freedom Corps
http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/
1. Native American Non-profit Organization
2. NCLR News Release
3. Light to Unite Campaign
4. Summer Program Coordinator for LeaderShape
5. StoryCorps
6. Latin Laundry
7. Florida Families Encouraged to Share the Gift of Reading during the Holidays
8. Gov. Bush launches Fourth Annual “A Season of Reading” State Agency Holiday Book Drive
9. 2006 Florida Holiday Ornament and Governor’s Mansion 50th Anniversary Commerative Book Available
10. 7th Annual Celebration of Reading
11. Defenders of Freedom 2007 Calendars
12. Pew Hispanic Center Advisory on Latinos and the 2006 Mid-term Elections
13. Governor’s Volunteer Florida Foundation
14. Other Stuff: CDC Alerts and Notices in Spanish, etc.
Native American Non-profit Organization
Conscious Alliance, a non-profit organization called which works with American Indian Communities to provide them with food, toys, and other gifts for the holiday season. For more information about the project visit www.consciousalliance.org and you will find how and what you can donate to these communities.
NCLR News Release
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA APPLAUDS NAMING OF CONGRESSMAN SILVESTRE REYES TO CHAIR HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE
Washington, DC – The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., today applauded House Speaker-Designate Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) decision to name Congressman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
"We welcome this historic appointment. Congressman Reyes brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this position," stated Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO. "The Intelligence Committee and the nation as whole will be well served by Congressman Reyes' leadership."
The announcement of Congressman Reyes' chairmanship follows that of Congresswoman Nydia Velásquez (D-NY) as Chair of the House Small Business Committee. In addition, the upcoming Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has appointed Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO) to the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over issues of critical importance to Latinos, including health care, child care, Social Security, and the Earned Income Tax Credit.
"The appointment of these distinguished Hispanic leaders to key committees is an important step," concluded Murguía. "They have the expertise to develop policies which effectively address the needs of all Americans. Fortunately, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus has a 'deep bench' of talented legislators, and we hope that Congresswoman Pelosi and Senator Reid continue to appoint Hispanic Caucus members to key committees and the highest level of leadership."
Light to Unite Campaign
Visit https://www.lighttounite.org/ and "light" the candle (by clicking on it), Britol-Myers Squibb will donate $1 to the HIV/AIDS foundation.
Summer Program Coordinator for LeaderShape
The Summer Program Coordinator serves as an important member of the LeaderShape staff for the national sessions of The LeaderShape Institute. He or she will carry out logistical and conference management tasks which are crucial to the success of the program. In collaboration with the Director of The LeaderShape Institute, the Summer Program Coordinator will work alongside the facilitators to help ensure a successful session, while staying one step ahead of the curriculum so that all of the details are organized at the beginning of each program piece.
The ideal candidate for this position will be a graduate student in Higher Education/Leadership Development or a related field. Dates for this position are June 11, 2007 through August 13, 2007 (approximately 9 weeks.) This position will require relocating to Champaign, Illinois during this time. A stipend and housing are provided and academic credit can be arranged with the graduate student’s host institution. Visit our web site to download the Summer Program Coordinator Position Announcement.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of introduction, resume, and the names and e-mail addresses of 2 references to: Kristen Young, Director, The LeaderShape Institute, 1802 Fox Drive, Suite D, Champaign, IL, 61820. Resumes will be accepted until January 8, 2007. Two candidates will be hired for the summer. Questions can be directed to Kristen via email at kristen@leadershape.org. More information at www.leadershape.org
StoryCorps
Personal stories and testimonials can impact the human heart and mind in a way that few other things can. StoryCorps (http://www.storycorps.net) is inspiring others to collect and record those personal accounts in an effort to pass on extraordinary stories from everyday people. StoryCorps offers a variety of methods to record personal stories, including finding a StoryBooth or using the Do-It-Yourself guide to make your recording at home. They even provide the option to have your story archived at the Library of Congress.
Latin Laundry
http://www.latinlaundry.com/
FLORIDA FAMILIES ENCOURAGED TO SHARE THE GIFT OF READING DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Gov. Jeb Bush encourages Florida families to share the gift of reading during the holidays by visiting the 2006 Just Read, Families! for the Holidays reading list. Research shows that students who read while on vacation sustain progress made throughout the school year. Holiday and winter breaks are a great time for families to read together. By encouraging students to read, we bolster the opportunities for them to succeed in their education and throughout life. The Just Read, Families! for the Holidays reading list can be found at: www.justreadfamilies.org. The site features age-specific book suggestions.
GOVERNOR BUSH LAUNCHES FOURTH ANNUAL "A SEASON OF READING" STATE AGENCY HOLIDAY BOOK DRIVE
Gov. Jeb Bush launched the fourth annual "A Season of Reading" state agency book drive. A Season of Reading program collects and distributes new and gently used children's books to community programs, schools, family literacy programs and nonprofit agencies supporting children's reading activities. The deadline for book donations is January 19, 2007. Last year, the holiday book drive involved 11 state agencies donating more than 80,000 books to Florida students and families. This year Florida's state agencies will participate in the holiday book drive by hosting drop-offs at locations throughout the state. For more information about "A Season of Reading" program or to get involved with providing books to children in your communities, please visit www.volunteerfloridafoundation.org.
2006 FLORIDA HOLIDAY ORNAMENT AND GOVERNOR'S MANSION 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE BOOK AVAILABLE
The Florida Governor's Mansion Foundation is pleased to announce its annual holiday ornament, the fourth in a series. Coinciding with its 50th anniversary and inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, the image of the Governor's Mansion is appropriately featured on this year's ornament. The Foundation is also proud to announce the publication of First Families in Residence: Life at the Florida Governor's Mansion, by distinguished architectural historian Ellen J. Uguccioni. The new commemorative book is a lively chronicle of both the residence and the lives of the families, including interviews with many governors, first ladies and family members, as well as outstanding new and archival photographs never before published. To view and order both the new 2006 ornament (as well as 2003, 2004, & 2005 ornaments) and the book, please visit: www.floridashistoryshop.com or call (850) 245-6396.
7th Annual Celebration of Reading
The 7th Annual Celebration of Reading is hosted by Governor Jeb Bush and features his parents, President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush, and celebrity authors Doro Bush Koch, bestselling author of My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H.W. Bush, and Haven Kimmel, bestselling author of A Girl Named Zippy, a Today Show Book Club selection. This special evening supports family literacy programs throughout Florida that have already touched the lives of more than 9,000 adults and children.
Join the Celebration and make a difference. Tickets are $250 each and include the Celebration Dinner. Sponsorships are available. Call (239) 277-6295 for reservations and information. Sign up now for the best Valentine’s event and dinner you’ve ever planned!
For more information regarding sponsorships and individual tickets please contact:
Ms. Tina McCain Matte
Coordinator, Celebration of Reading 2007
Gravina, Smith & Matte
1520 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Suite 160 Fort Myers, Florida 33919
Phone: (239) 277-6295
Fax: (239) 275-6501
TMatte@GravinaSmith.com
Defenders of Freedom 2007 Calendars
Our 2007 calendars have finally made it to the print shop. We had some delays due to our wounded troops getting pictures to us. This year our calendar is honoring three of our amputee troops, a fallen soldier, a collage page showing some of the troops we supported this year, showing some of the families that have been touched as well as some of our troops currently in Iraq right now. If you are interested in ordered a calendar you can do it online at www.defendersoffreedom.us. We will get them in the mail the day we receive them back from the printer.
Thank you for your past support of Defenders of Freedom. Together, we are making the difference in the lives of our troops. We continue to send requested items to our troops, which is maximizing the dollars entrusted to us. We are helping to keep the morale of our troops strong and they are very generous in letting us know. We receive thank you notes continually.
We helped to purchase a hand cycle for our amputee troops at Brooke Army Medical Center. Because of our generous support of our troops to our amputee troops, we were invited to join our amputees in a 150 mile bike ride. What a thrill to ride side by side with these fierce competitors. It was truly one of the most inspirational things I have ever done in my life.
Again, thank you for your past support. Please pass on the news that our 2007 calendars are available.
Donna Cranston, Founder
Pew Hispanic Center Advisory on Latinos and the 2006 Mid-term Elections
The Pew Hispanic Center today released a fact sheet entitled Latinos and the 2006 Mid-term Election that uses exit polls to compare the Latino vote in the 2006 election to elections in 2002 and 2004.
It also assesses the possible impact of the Latino vote in 2006 by looking at the Hispanic share of eligible voters in the most contested congressional races, the Latino vote in 30 House seats gained by Democrats and the outcome in districts with large shares of Hispanic voters.
http://pewhispanic.org/factsheets/factsheet.php?FactsheetID=26
Governor’s Volunteer Florida Foundation
A nonprofit dedicated to community service and volunteerism. FMI visit http://www.volunteerfloridafoundation.org/.
Other Stuff:
CDC Alerts and Notices in Spanish
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish
Think HIV
http://www.thinkhiv.org/dp/
NCLR Agenda Magazine
http://www.nclragenda.org/
USA Freedom Corps
http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/
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