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February Luncheon: Tomás Jiménez
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12th
Please join the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley as we welcome Tomás Jiménez, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Stanford University. Professor Jimenez' research and writing focus on immigration, assimilation, social mobility, and ethnic and racial identity.
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His book, The Replenished: Mexican Americans, Mexican Immigration and the Dynamics of Ethnic Identity, draws on interviews and participant observation to understand how uninterrupted Mexican immigration influences the ethnic identity of later-generation Mexican Americans.
In light of the continuing debate on immigration reform and the importance of the Latino vote, Professor Jiménez will discuss how this debate affects the political landscape, what this means for the State of California, and how Latinos can get more involved politically. Read more about Dr. Jimenez
$20 for members | $25 for non-members Not a member? Join today! All are welcome!
Date & Time: Second friday of the month. Join us at 11:30 for registration and networking! From 12:00 – 1:00 hear from our Non-Profit spotlight and our featured speakers. Lunch is served during the program. Please arrive by 12:00 for timely lunch service!
Location: Bella Mia Restaurant upstairs ballroom
(58 S. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113)
Parking: 2 hrs. validated parking at SJ city lots only including the one behind the restaurant on 2nd St.
Payments: Pay at the door with check or cash only. Credit cards accepted through online registration only.
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REGISTER NOW
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ELLA Program Applications now being accepted
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Are you 18-25 years old and want to make a difference
but don't know how?
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The Engaged Latina Leadership Activist program will:
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Welcome you into a sisterhood of passionate Latinas
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Help you discover your strengths and existing leadership skills
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Guide you in finding your passion and focus
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Teach you about the nuts & bolts of advocating
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Provide networking training and opportunities with Silicon Valley Latinas
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Connect you with professional mentors
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Give you tools to take your passion into your community
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ELLAs on a visit with
Assemblyman Joe Coto |
Read more about the ELLA program
ELLA 2010 Overview & Application Instructions
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DEADLINE to apply Friday, February 19, 2010, at 9:00 PM
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2010 Membership Drive
Have you renewed your membership for 2010? Come join or renew, and bring a friend. Complementary appetizers provided courtesy of Christopher Schumb, Esq. No host bar.
Thursday February 25th 6pm - 8pm
Mezcal Oaxacan Bistro & Mezcal Bar
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Why we serve
Our volunteer board, committee members and fundraisers are passionate about LCSV's mission. The testimonial below speaks to why we serve, and what keeps us engaged in the work of the LCSV.
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Patricia Castorena, LCSV Board Member since 2008
Sandra Cisneros writes, “They will not know I have gone away to come back. For the ones I left behind. For the ones who cannot out.” I am a member of the Latina Coalition because the women I have the honor of serving with inspire me and the young Latinas I have had the opportunity to meet through our ELLA Program continually remind me of the passionate commitment that first fueled my desire to be an advocate for my community.
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Without a doubt, LCSV is an organization that has engaged me and allowed me to develop and strengthen my leadership skills. I joined the Board of Directors of the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley in October 2008 to empower young Latinas to achieve educational success and leadership excellence, and most importantly, to remind these future leaders of the importance of remembering where they came from and the need to give back to the communities that nurtured them.
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If you are interested in serving by being on LCSV's board of directors, or on one of our committees, please e-mail us. The LCSV board is a great place to start on your civic engagement path. No prior board experience necessary.
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Learn about LCSV
The Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley (LCSV) educates and prepares Latinas in the areas of civic engagement and leadership development. Our members come from many walks of life, but all share the same passion for our Silicon Valley community.
LCSV is a non-profit 501(c)3. We are non-partisan and do not endorse political candidates.
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Organizational Membership
The LCSV is now offering organizational membership to local businesses and groups who are interested in promoting leadership amongst their employees and associates. READ MORE.
Thanks to our current organizational members!
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