LULAC OFFICERS. President s Report

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1 1 The next membership meeting will be ON Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. ww.lulac10.org LULAC OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Michael Reyes VICE PRESIDENT: Tim Garcia SECRETARY: Matt Casillas TREASURER: Lisa Lopez PARLIAMENTARIAN Rick Jimenez CHAPLAIN: Toni Robertson SGT. OF ARMS: Salvador Lopez VP for YOUTH: Tony Cedillo President s Report Convention Update: Several of the Council members made the trip to Las Vegas. It was a little unorganized due to some labor issues at the hotel. We also had some issues with registration and credentials. Ms. Margaret Moran was re-elected as National President. Darryl Morin from the Milwaukee LULAC was elected National Vice President for the Midwest. Maggie Riviera was elected as National Treasurer. Frank (Poncho) Urtega was elected National Vice President for the Elderly. For more info please go to the LULAC National website Immigration Rally Pedro Lopez was the guest speaker at the recent rally in Rock Island. He spoke about his perspective on immigration reform. Pedro has spoken at several rallies recently and has turned out to be a great ambassador for immigration reform in the Midwest. Pedro Lopez from Postville, Iowa & Charter Member of Youth Council 600 Davenport Scholarship Awards Banquet: The annual Scholarship awards banquet held on Sunday, July 28 after the monthly membership meeting at the LULAC Center. The new VP for the Midwest Darryl Morin and Iowa State Director Joe Henry will be in attendance. This year there are 22 scholarship recipients: Aaliyah Clinto, Alejandro Raya, Alexandria Avila, Alora Esparza, Andre Scales, Brandon Sanchez, Chelsea Mentado, Gabriela Armetta, Jennifer Vyncke, Jesus Rasgado Lopez, Kiara Moton, Kyle Bramman, Lauren Randleman, Madison Miller, Madison White, Makhala Swift, Marisa Moreno, Mattlyn Lopez, Morgan Weaver, Raymond Miller, Taylor Vanhyfte and Thomas Corchado The program will begin at 4:00 pm and should last 90 minutes. We will be presenting $15,000 in scholarships to 22 entering college freshman from the Quad City area.

2 2 We are pleased to announce that Augustana College, Scott Community College, St Ambrose University and Western Illinois University will be presenting matching scholarships during the program. This is a new initiative and the scholarship committee plans on expanding to other state colleges next year. On behalf of the council membership we would like to thank Matt Casillas, scholarship chairman and the scholarship committee members; Rita Vargas, Decker Truesdell, Lupe Hernandez and Ernie Rodriguez for all their work this year. As Decker has said many times before This is one of the most important things we do. On a personal note I would like to thank the families of Bob Segura ant Lucy Vargas for their generous donations to the LULAC scholarship fund this year. Monies will be deposited into our foundation fund allowing for perpetual funding to the scholarship program. Urban Plunge: The Urban Plunge is the biggest service for the St. Ambrose Community. Each year, in order to introduce freshman to the service culture of the university, as well as to help them understand various social justice issues within our own community, the students are split into groups of 20 and bussed to thirty agencies around the community to perform two hours of service. This year, one of the groups has a theme titled "Diversity Matters" and has requested LULAC as their agency of choice. The date for the Urban Plunge is Monday, August 19th this year. A group of St Ambrose student will be onsite at the LULAC Center. After a brief overview of the Councils history and mission the students will be painting the wrought iron railing and the block walls on the front lower level of the building. We d also like to invite our members to participate as well. We ll start at 9:00 am. Jefferson Edison Stepping Stones Program: The council funded mini-scholarships to 40 at risk Hispanic students to attend an 8 week summer reading program. Additionally LULAC volunteers will be providing program support to include reading, field trips, etc. If you would like to volunteer and make a difference in a young child s life please contact Tory Reyes at (563) for more details. Also we have been invited to a Stepping Stones school celebration with students, parents and teachers on Wed 24 Jul. If you are interested in attending please let us know (see attached). Davenport Firefighter Recruitment Task Force: Chief Washburn has told us that four firefighters are being hired off the certified list for this year. They have placed high on the list and represent the diversity that we worked so hard to achieve. The actual hiring date for these recruits will be the 12 August. Chief Washburn asked me, and I have agreed, to be on the task force again this year when we start the process all over again for next year. What I learned is that our young adults can t go into this cold. They need Firefighter Training Courses, EMT Training, etc. to compete. These courses are available through local area colleges. They also need to be involved with their local community, volunteer firefighters, Citizens Fire Academy, etc. The fire department is looking for disciplined individuals and look to the military as well. Being a veteran is a positive as they know the military has already instilled discipline. We will be planning another firefighter informational workshop at the LULAC Center later this fall. Chief Washburn is to be commended on her efforts to bring diversity to the Davenport Fire Dept. Her model will be used in other Davenport City Depts. LULAC Annual Mexican Fiesta: fiesta chair Diana Soliz reports everything is on track and plans are coming together. The fiesta is scheduled for Saturday 14 September at the LULAC Center. Dinner will be provided by El Mariachi Restaurants, entertainment will include Ballet Folklorico, the Mentado Sisters, and Los Mocambos. Admission will be $25.00 per person. Festivities begin with dinner

3 3 starting at 5:00 pm with program beginning at 5:45 pm. Dance will start at 8:00 pm. Flyers and posters will be out soon. Cost will be $ per person for the dinner and dance. For more information please contact Diana at (309) As a side note Rita Vargas (Fiesta Queen Contest Chair) reports the she is still looking for queen candidates. If you know of anyone who might be interested please let Rita know, there is still time. LULAC Queen Quest for Fiesta 2013 Council 10 will be holding its annual September Fiesta Saturday September 14, 2013 from 5:00 PM 11:00 AM. Its membership is currently seeking candidates for its contest, who will be selected as queen of this annual event. This contest is open to any young Hispanic female age from the Quad City area. Those persons wishing to be a contestant can contact Henry Vargas or Rita Vargas for an application. This event commemorates the declaration of Independence of Mexico from Spain in 1810 as well as Hispanic Heritage Month. Last year s LULAC Queen, Shawna St Clair, a student from Davenport West High School was crowned in front of a crowded LULAC Fiesta. Youth Council: The youth council met last month and came away with agreement on 2 projects. They will be painting the sign in front of the Center and they will be updating the president s picture display. In addition they are planning a Dodge Ball Tournament Fundraiser for some time in late Sep or early Oct for kids 8 years and older. Cost will be $3.00 per player, maximum 6 players per team. There will be 3 brackets; 8-10 yrs, yrs and 13 and older. Prizes will be awarded for the 1 st place bracket winners, more information on the date and location will follow. If you have any questions please contact Tony at (563) June Membership Meeting The Council also attended the QC Bandits game with Pedro and his family. His sister Samantha has also joined the Council as well. Welcome Sammie! Upcoming Events - Scholarship Awards Banquet Sunday, 28 July starting at 4:00 pm at the LULAC Center. In addition to the scholarships area colleges will be matching the scholarships this year.

4 4-4th Annual Adolph Lopez Memorial Golf Outing. Sunday, August 11 at Hidden Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf IA. Shotgun start at 7:30 am (see attached) - St Ambrose College - LULAC Urban Plunge Monday 19 Aug at 9:00 am at the LULAC Center - Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Dragons, Aug 30 th Sept 2 nd 2013 (see attached). We have a limited amount of free tickets for this event, 1st come 1 st served. - LULAC Annual Mexican Fiesta Sat, 14 Sep at the LULAC Center from 5:00 11:00 pm at the LULAC Center. - East Moline Fiesta Parade Sun, 15 Sept downtown East Moline, IL. - Trivia Night to support the Scholarship Program - Saturday, October 5 th at the LULAC Center. $10.00 per person, maximum 8 players per table. Doors open at 5:30 with games beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. Hosted by Mr. Trivia - Hispanic Heritage Month - Veterans Seaside Commemoration Ceremony Tue, 15 Oct at 11:00 am at the LeClaire Park in Davenport - LULAC Halloween Costume Party & Wiener Roast. 5:00 10:00 pm Sat, 19 Oct at the LULAC Center

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9 9 LULAC Council 10 Corporate Members: (Welcome IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union) Matt Casillas Agency, Davenport, Iowa Providing Insurance & Financial Services (563)

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