Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Monday, October 17, 2005
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Lorna (Quimera)
DeLares says:
"Lorna una bella india .......en frente de un Monet......en el Museum of Modern Art....."
"Lorna is a beautiful 'india' ...in front of a Monet...at the Museum of Modern Art..."
NYC
Lorna is in town from Puerto Rico. Her work is also featured in the BLOGS exhibit.
"Lorna una bella india .......en frente de un Monet......en el Museum of Modern Art....."
"Lorna is a beautiful 'india' ...in front of a Monet...at the Museum of Modern Art..."
NYC
Lorna is in town from Puerto Rico. Her work is also featured in the BLOGS exhibit.
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Friday, October 14, 2005
COMMUNITY EVENT
BORICUA AGENDA SUMMIT
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Boricua Summit is to provide a forum by which Puerto Ricans residing in New Jersey can examine our present role in the New Jersey community and create a proactive agenda to improve our economic, educational, social/cultural, and political well-being.
Program:
8:30-9:30 AM
Continental Breakfast / Registration
Community Resources Fair
9:30-10:15 AM
Opening Plenary Session
Welcoming Remarks
National Anthems
Morning Speaker-
Assemblyman W. Caraballo
10:30-12:00 Noon
Morning Workshop Sessions
12:15-1:15 PM
Lunch
Invited Keynote Speaker –
Governor Aníbal Acevedo-Vila
Roll Call of NJ Puerto Rican Elected Officials
1:30-3:00 PM
Afternoon Workshop Sessions
3:00-6:00 PM
Invited NJ Gubernatorial Candidates
Plenary Session - Presentation of workshop recommendations
Closing Remarks
Workshops:
Morning session; 10:30-12:00 Noon
A) “You have the Power! Part 1”
This citizen empowerment training will present regular citizens with limited time and money strategies on how to gain real political power they can use to leverage change in their home towns.
B) “Keys to Personal Financial Success”
An introduction to Personal Financial planning, presenting key issues and strategies for managing your money and preparing for your future.
C) “Key Leadership Skills for Collegiate Level ”
Discussion of the key skills for enhancement during the collegiate years, and how linking goals of present and future leaders will ensure a legacy of rising Latino leadership figures.
D) “Your Health and Your Future”
This workshop will provide an overview of the heath status of Latinos in NJ and the USA, with a focus on Puerto Ricans.
E) “What you don’t know about Medicare and the Changes in 2006”
A review of the implementation of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improve-ment, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) and its effects on the community.
Afternoon session; 1:30-3:00 PM
F) “You Have the Power! Part 2“
Promote full electoral participation through voter education, mobilization and advocacy; and the development of Puerto Rican candidates.
G) “What you don’t know about the SBA -Small Business Administration”
Address strategies to grow your small business through better understanding of the SBA and its services.
H) “Embracing Conflict as a Leader”
For college students to explore: a) pride in ourselves & community, b) the misinformation learned about ourselves & our culture, and c) our roles in supporting each other as Leaders and supporting Latino leaders. Present steps toward building coalitions and dealing effectively with conflict.
I) “Mental Health and our Community” This workshop will provide an overview of mental health and mental illness as experienced and recognized by the Latino community, with a focus on Puerto Ricans
Registration Fee: Suggested
Donation – Adults $10
Students $5
Payment/checks should be made payable to FOCUS
For more information:
Phone: 973-824-6030
Fax: 973-824-6130
Or Email: NJBAS2005@yahoo.com
(Note: Any forms of payment/checks should
be made out to FOCUS)
BORICUA AGENDA SUMMIT
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Boricua Summit is to provide a forum by which Puerto Ricans residing in New Jersey can examine our present role in the New Jersey community and create a proactive agenda to improve our economic, educational, social/cultural, and political well-being.
Program:
8:30-9:30 AM
Continental Breakfast / Registration
Community Resources Fair
9:30-10:15 AM
Opening Plenary Session
Welcoming Remarks
National Anthems
Morning Speaker-
Assemblyman W. Caraballo
10:30-12:00 Noon
Morning Workshop Sessions
12:15-1:15 PM
Lunch
Invited Keynote Speaker –
Governor Aníbal Acevedo-Vila
Roll Call of NJ Puerto Rican Elected Officials
1:30-3:00 PM
Afternoon Workshop Sessions
3:00-6:00 PM
Invited NJ Gubernatorial Candidates
Plenary Session - Presentation of workshop recommendations
Closing Remarks
Workshops:
Morning session; 10:30-12:00 Noon
A) “You have the Power! Part 1”
This citizen empowerment training will present regular citizens with limited time and money strategies on how to gain real political power they can use to leverage change in their home towns.
B) “Keys to Personal Financial Success”
An introduction to Personal Financial planning, presenting key issues and strategies for managing your money and preparing for your future.
C) “Key Leadership Skills for Collegiate Level ”
Discussion of the key skills for enhancement during the collegiate years, and how linking goals of present and future leaders will ensure a legacy of rising Latino leadership figures.
D) “Your Health and Your Future”
This workshop will provide an overview of the heath status of Latinos in NJ and the USA, with a focus on Puerto Ricans.
E) “What you don’t know about Medicare and the Changes in 2006”
A review of the implementation of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improve-ment, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) and its effects on the community.
Afternoon session; 1:30-3:00 PM
F) “You Have the Power! Part 2“
Promote full electoral participation through voter education, mobilization and advocacy; and the development of Puerto Rican candidates.
G) “What you don’t know about the SBA -Small Business Administration”
Address strategies to grow your small business through better understanding of the SBA and its services.
H) “Embracing Conflict as a Leader”
For college students to explore: a) pride in ourselves & community, b) the misinformation learned about ourselves & our culture, and c) our roles in supporting each other as Leaders and supporting Latino leaders. Present steps toward building coalitions and dealing effectively with conflict.
I) “Mental Health and our Community” This workshop will provide an overview of mental health and mental illness as experienced and recognized by the Latino community, with a focus on Puerto Ricans
Registration Fee: Suggested
Donation – Adults $10
Students $5
Payment/checks should be made payable to FOCUS
For more information:
Phone: 973-824-6030
Fax: 973-824-6130
Or Email: NJBAS2005@yahoo.com
(Note: Any forms of payment/checks should
be made out to FOCUS)
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