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Vote NO on Amendment 46!
Amendment 46 is the anti-equal opportunity amendment designed to eliminate outreach programs that level the playing field for women and minorities in business, employment and education. It has been labeled the Colorado Civil Rights Initiative, but this Amendment is not about protecting civil rights. It's about preventing many useful and effective diversity practices.
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Thank You
Allied Insurance Volunteers
Volunteers from Allied Insurance recently spent time with the students of the Central LARASA Learning Center. The volunteers tutored students in a variety of subjects including Math and English. If you are interested in tutoring a student, please contact Dave Archuleta, Learning Centers Manager at: darchuleta@larasa.org or 303-722-5150, ext. 110 |
LARASA's Bernie Valdez Awards (BVA) Luncheon, now in its 17th year, is held annually to spotlight individuals and organizations for their outstanding leadership and tireless efforts in furthering our mission: to lead and influence change to improve the quality of life for Latinos in Colorado.
For more information or to register, please visit our website: www.larasa.org, or contact Mechelle Lassiter, BVA Coordinator, events@larasa.org or 303-722-5150, ext. 111. | |
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LARASA Welcomes New President/CEO
Mr. Ogas joined the LARASA team in August, 2008. An experienced organizer, non-profit lobbyist, campaign strategist and media spokesperson, Mr. Ogas has served on boards, steering committees and management teams. In addition, he volunteered his services for the Grant County Boys and Girls Club, New Mexico Transportation Association, Juvenile Probation Office, Border Area Mental Health, the Mexicano/Chicano Chamber and Southwest Hispanic Roundtable. Mr. Ogas takes pride in his move from private enterprise to non-profit organizations which serve the community. "The most rewarding and gratifying work I have done to date is working with and for the people of the community: working for people with developmental disabilities, mental health issues or just being a liaison and advocate for those in need of another voice."
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Community Leaders to be Honored November 14
LARASA's Bernie Valdez Awards Luncheon, Share the Vision: A Future without Disparity, will be held on Friday, November 14, 2008, at the Denver Merchandise Mart, Plaza at the Mart. The Luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. The following award recipients will be honored:
AARP Colorado LARASA Corporate Award
 AARP, a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over, celebrates the attitude that age is just a number and life is what you make it. AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. The two fastest growing populations in the United States today are the Latino population and those who are hitting the age 50 mark and becoming eligible to join AARP. AARP Colorado and LARASA join hands on many issues impacting our populations. AARP leads positive social change and delivers value to members through information, advocacy and service. |
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