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February 1, 2010
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GALEO is on facebook!
GALEO has several posts on facebook that you can share with your friends to spread the word and the good work we are accomplishing to your social networks as well. Please become a FAN of GALEO on facebook. Click on the facebook logo above.
GALEO has lots of pictures and some videos posted on facebook. Our latest adventure took us to the NE Georgia mountains where we hiked in our National Forest around the Ed Jenkins Recreational Area. See the pictures posted online.
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GALEO - STRATEGIC PLAN 2009-2011 OVERVIEW
MISSION: GALEO's mission is to increase civic
engagement and leadership of the Latino/Hispanic community across Georgia.
VISION for 2012: GALEO will help create an engaged,
active, responsive and knowledgeable assembly of Latino/Hispanic residents of
all ages across all sectors in Georgia.
CORE BELIEFS
- Inclusive
- Non-Partisan
- Diversity
- Responsive
GALEO Executive
Board of Directors
Chairman: Former State Sen. Sam Zamarripa (SD-36, D-Atlanta)
Vice Chair: Rep. Pedro Marin (HD-96, D-Gwinnett County)
Vice Chair: Evelyn "Mimi" Woodson, Columbus City Council
Treasurer: Dax Lopez, Foltz Martin,LLP
Secretary: Rocio Del Milagro Woody, The Road to Recovery, Inc.
GALEO Board Members At Large:
Judge Tony Del Campo, DeKalb County State Court
David Rodriguez, Former Member of the Lawrenceville City Council
Rudy Beserra, The Coca-Cola Company
State Rep. Tony Sellier (R-Fort Valley)
Luz Borrero, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, City of Atlanta
Charles Kuck, Kuck Casablanca LLC
Judith Martinez-Sadri, Atlanta Latino
Vanessa Olcese-Inman, Hispanic Contractors Association of Georgia
Rey Pascual, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Sonny Poloche, Kilpatrick Stockton
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U.S. Jews and Latinos form unlikely bond over immigration policyFound in The Forward Written by Nathan Guttman Last update - 20:41 31/01/2010 Even as health care reform twists in the wind, immigration policy looms as the next big political debate, and Hispanics and Jews are moving to the forefront in a burgeoning political alliance. The next three months are seen as critical in the fight for immigration reform, but the weakening of the Democrats, grip on Congress with the recent loss of a key Massachusetts Senate seat does not bode well for the passage of reform legislation. The Jewish-Latino alliance on immigration issues builds on the heritage and experience of the Jewish community and on the enthusiasm and urgent needs of the Hispanic community, which has a strong interest in issues of family unification and the status of the some 12 million illegal immigrants, most of them from Latin America. But Jewish activists also see the joint work as an opening for cooperation with the Hispanic community on other issues, such as Israel. Jewish organizations have been increasing their efforts to reach out to
the Hispanic community for several years, and most national groups have
established joint programs and sponsored Jewish-Hispanic events. With
the rapid growth of the Hispanic community and with its rising
political clout, Jewish groups see added value in building bridges to
the community.
"We are working on immigration, because it is the right thing to do, because it is part of our values," said the AJC's Foltin. "But the dialogue also creates better understanding for the needs of our community."
Read more online here!
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Immigration reform is a pressing issue of morality
Houston Chronicle 1/31/10 On Jan. 11, more than 300 clergy from dozens of religious denominations came from the far reaches of the Houston region in support of a critical moral issue, humane immigration reform. All our faith traditions share a fundamental belief that human beings are made in the image and likeness of God and that we must treat every person with dignity, for "the strangers who sojourn with you shall be to you as the natives among you, and you shall love them as yourself" (Leviticus 19:33-34). The interfaith statement includes seven principles that are rooted in our holy Scriptures, our faith traditions and our sense of American democratic values, which include: - upholding family unity;
- creating a legalization process for undocumented immigrants;
- protecting workers;
- facilitating immigrant integration;
- restoring due process and just detention protections;
- aligning enforcement with humanitarian values;
- immigration as a matter of human rights.
Read more online.
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Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers openly associates with hate groups
Atlanta, GA - February 4, 2009
"Rogers maintains that FAIR is not a hate group. He does admit to working with FAIR during the 2006 Legislative session while working on SB529, the infamous anti-immigrant initiative which became law.
Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers had another opportunity to denounce FAIR and its racist ties, but instead he choose to defend FAIR. He even went as far as dismissing the in-depth report issued by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Shame on him for his continued association with hate groups like the
Dustin Inman Society, the Federation of American Immigration Reform
(FAIR) and his refusal to denounce the Minutemen as vigilantes. Senator
Rogers continues to fan the flames of intolerance in our state and our
global investors should take notice: Senate Majority Leader Associates
with Hate Groups"
Read more online here.
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Thank you for your interest and support of GALEO!
Today is the last day of our membership drive and if you become a member today (before midnight), you will be eligible to win a pair of Air Tran Airways travel vouchers. See below for details and become a GALEO Member today!
We are making significant progress towards a complete count of the Latino community in Georgia. In addition, we have made inroads towards comprehensive immigration reform and will continue to create an environment for it to become a reality in 2010. We have started recruitment for our upcoming GALEO Institute for Leadership. This is just the beginning.
We do hope you will consider becoming a GALEO Member and joining the GALEO Familia.
With your support and our efforts together, we will accomplish a great deal in 2010 as well!
Si se puede!
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Join the GALEO Familia today!
LAST DAY of Membership Drive!
Join today before midnight!
Thanks to the generosity of Air Tran Airways, anyone who becomes a new GALEO Member of renews their GALEO Membership will be entered in a drawing to win a pair of Air Tran Airways travel vouchers.
Increase your level of membership and you increase your chance to win the Air Tran Airways travel vouchers. If you become a member at the basic Amigo/Amiga level for $15.00, you will be entered into the drawing once. If you become a member at the Padrino/Padrina level of $250.00, you will be entered into the drawing five times.
Join GALEO today and support our ongoing efforts of enhancing civic engagement and leadership development across Georgia within the Latino community. We have important work ongoing with our GALEO Institute for Leadership, promotion of the upcoming 2010 Census, Georgia Latino Vote 2010, GALEO Leadership Council and our ongoing commitment towards realizing comprehensive immigration reform from our U.S. Congress.
Join our efforts and support our cause!
Become a GALEO Member today!
Si se puede!
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 The Georgia Latino Complete Count Committee launches the 2010 Census "Si Te Cuentan, Tu Cuentas!" Art & Essay contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 2010
Atlanta, GA - The Georgia Latino Complete Count Committee (GLCCC) launches the "Si Te Cuentan, Tu Cuentas!" Census Art/Essay Contest
to engage the community in raising awareness about the importance of
the 2010 Census in their communities and in the state of Georgia.
 The
2010 Census is fast approaching and will reflect the growing diversity
of the population in the United States. The Pew Research Center
estimates that Latinos account for half of the US population growth
since 2000. The Census serves to allocate over $400 billion dollars in
public resources to communities based on the population
count,therefore, it is imperative to have an accurate count of all
persons, including Latinos and immigrants in the United States.
The GLCCC
Contest is open to all students and adults residing in the state of
Georgia regardless of race or ethnicity. Entries will
judged by official GLCCC judges and also by voters on www.latino2010.org .
The deadline for contest entries in February 19, 2010. The deadline
for online voting is March 5, 2010 and a reception for contest winners
will be held on March 20, 2010.
For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release contact Maria Duarte or visit www.latino2010.org .
The 2010 Census is POWER for the Latino community!
Si te cuentan tu cuentas!
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GALEO Begins Recruitment for the GALEO Institute for Leadership, Spring 2010!
Sessions to be held in Metro Atlanta (English & Spanish)
Apply TODAY!
Deadline to apply is on Monday, February 22, at 5:00 P.M.
GALEO & The GALEO Latino Community Development Fund begin to accept applications for the GALEO Institute for Leadership, Spring 2010.
GALEO has implemented the GALEO Institute for Leadership to focus upon the leadership development of the Latino community across our state. As part of the GALEO
Institute for Leadership, we have continued our strategic partnership
with the University of Georgia's Fanning Institute to expand and
develop our joint efforts for the Community Leadership Program.
The seminars are open to all persons, regardless of their racial or
ethnic background. Diverse participants with appropriate language
proficiency are encouraged to apply. The leadership sessions are more
beneficial to all when the group represents a wide ethnic diversity. EVERYONE is encouraged to apply.
Participants will be selected based on their potential for leadership
and their eagerness in implementing community betterment projects and
initiatives. They should also show proficiency in the language in which
the site's module is being presented (English or Spanish, based upon
location).
The deadline to apply is Monday, February 22, 2010. at 5:00 P.M.
The following sites will conduct the leadership sessions in the following languages:
- Atlanta Metro (Spanish)
- Atlanta Metro-Refugee & Family Services (English)
This leadership program was made possible in part by the Sapelo
Foundation, New World Foundation, Riverstone Communities, State Farm
Insurance, the University of Georgia-Fanning Institute and GALEO.
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More background information and specific dates are posted online as well.
For more information and for applications, please follow this link!
http://www.galeo.org/institute4leadership.php
Participants are encouraged to send in the application via:
Fax: 404.759.2671
U.S. Mail: GALEO, P.O. Box 29506, Atlanta, GA, 30359
To see some of the GALEO Institute for Leadership's Group Project from Fall 2009, please visit this posting on YouTube.com:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPIG1QYl8tU
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McKENZIE: We can't wait for comprehensive immigration reform
Gwinnett Daily Post
1/31/10
By:Sean McKenzie
Latino groups are beginning to push for a comprehensive immigration
reform bill to be passed this year. Opponents argue that given the
state of the economy and the political shot heard round the world in
Massachusetts, this is no time for another controversial initiative.
They are wrong. Now is the time to push a bill through Congress. A
unique coalition needs to be convinced of this.
Democrats should not delay because they will not have this much
political power again for quite some time. Immigration advocates should
tell Democrats again and again about John Kennedy's "Profiles in
Courage," because a vote for comprehensive reform in this environment
will be a brave vote indeed. Why should it be taken? The measure of a
political career is the meaningful stands on principle one takes, not
the total number of elections won.
What about the president? If I can borrow a phrase that was
undoubtedly used in many speeches honoring Martin Luther King recently,
now is the time for President Barack Obama to push this bill because it
is his best chance to pass it. To this point, Obama's stance on
immigration has been similar to President Kennedy's very equivocal
support for civil rights: no profile in courage. At some point, and
that point being right now, Obama must decide that the moral case for
immigration reform trumps the political risk. Now is the time to pass a
bill, because after the mid-terms, Obama and the Democrats will emerge
weakened.
Read more online:http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/opinion/headlines/83191607.htmlFOUR steps you can take today!
- Post positive comments on the article online above today!
- Text "JUSTICE" or "JUSTICIA" to 69866.
- Encourage your friends to send a Text as well.
- Sing up for email alerts at www.reformimmigrationforamerica.org and www.galeo.org (select Advocacy).
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"SB67=KIA Go Home" is back in 2010!
Despite the scandals in the lack of ethics from some under the Gold Dome, despite the looming budget problems and despite financial crisis in the state of Georgia, Senator Murphy continues to push the "SB67=Kia Go Home" legislation that would make Georgia the ONLY state in the country with an ENGLISH-only requirement for driver's license exams. This legislation is bad for economic development if GA is interested in attracting foreign investment.
Shame on Senator Jack Murphy for continuing his anti-immigrant and anti-foreign investment efforts which would make Georgia less competitive for attracting foreign investment. "Send us your money but your people are not welcome," is not a good slogan to attract foreign investors.
I wonder what KIA executives will do if the driver's license exam they take is not offered in Korean? They can build cars in Georgia, generate $1B in economic activity, but they can't legally drive their own cars here? That does not make sense Senator Murphy...
Read the Cherokee Tribune article.
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 Georgia Latino Complete Count Committee Updates
The Census is fast approaching and the GLCCC is busy at
work and growing! As of today, we are over 110 members strong and growing!
The GLCCC continues to make strides to ensure a complete count of the Latino community. Our latest effort is with the "Si Te Cuentan, Tu Cuentas!" Art/Essay Contest for all Georgia school children and adult Georgia residents. See www.latino2010.org for more information.
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Please contact María Duarte if you are interested in participating.
For
more information on the GLCCC or how to become a member, contact María Duarte,
GALEO Program Coordinator and GLCCC Vice Chair, at maria@galeo.org or 404-745-2433
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 This Week in Immigration: Lost in Translation: What the President Really Said about Immigration Reform
Written by Immigration Policy Center
Posted on 2010-01-29
Unless you were hanging on every word in Wednesday night's State of the Union Address, you might have missed that the President reaffirmed his commitment to fixing our broken immigration system. His commitment wasn't as specific as many of the things he has said about immigration reform in the past. In fact, this glancing mention of immigration reform has already caused a backlash among activists--many of whom are disappointed that the message was too muted and without teeth. But upon closer inspection, you might find the President's message of bipartisanship, American values and the importance of diversity translates into moving forward on immigration reform.
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NALEO REACTS TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS: Results for our community will require strong leadership by the White House and Congress
Written by NALEO
January 28, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC- The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) issued the following statement following Wednesday's State of the Union Address by President Barack Obama:
"We appreciate that President Obama is committed to addressing the needs of American families as they face the worse economic downturn in recent history. Latinos have been disproportionately affected by job loss and home foreclosures and deserve the opportunity to take care of their families. It is our hope that as President Obama develops policies aimed at strengthening America's working families, he also fulfill the clear and unequivocal commitment he made during his campaign to fix our nation's broken immigration system.
Read more by following this link.
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Mi Familia Center ready to help area's Hispanics
Written by cherokeetribune.com
Posted on 2010-01-27
The United Methodist Church's family in Cherokee County is now a little larger and more diverse.
The Atlanta Roswell District of the North Georgia Conference and the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministries of the church on Sunday dedicated the Mi Familia Center at 2745 Marietta Highway in Canton.
Dedicated to serving the Hispanic community, the center will offer free resources including English as a Second Language, GED and computer literacy classes, after-school assistance for children struggling with academics, immigration clinics, tax returns assistance, religious services and health fairs.
The Rev. Dr. Aquiles Ernesto Martinez, a religion professor at Reinhardt College in Waleska, which is affiliated with the church, is coordinator for the new center.
For information or to volunteer or make a donation, call Martinez at (770) 720-5973.
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Unidos Por Amor para Haiti
UNITED CHAPLAINS
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC.
P.O BOX 2696
Lilburn Ga., 30048
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We want to inform you that on Saturday, February 13th, 2010, a group of
Hispanic Pastor, Ministry Leaders and Business owners have joint
efforts with the American Red Cross to raise funds for those affected
by the earthquake in Haiti. We have called this event "Unidos por Amor"
para Haiti, (United in Love for Haiti). It will take place in "Centro
Cristiano Monte Sinaí", located at 1- Clyde Orr Drive, Norcross, Ga.
30093. The event will start at 5:00 p.m. and our goal is to collect
$20,000.00, plus some first aid medicines. All financial contribution
checks need to be written payable to American Red Cross, for this
organization will be the recipient of all donations collected at this
event for distribution in Haiti.
The purpose for this communication is to request your
participation, providing coverage during the event and also ask the
possibility for donating a promotional space or article in your
periodical or during the transmission of your programming.
Any assistance you can provide will be greatly appreciated and will be an important part in the success of this task.
For more information don't hesitate to contact, Rev. Gamaliel Gomez
at 678-851-1124. Our promotion committee director, Rev. Daniel Alers at
404-604-8341-Rev.Ricardo Medina 678-873-2863
We hope to be able to work together with you in this noble endeavor.
May the Lord Bless you abundantly.
Sincerely,
Rev. Gamaliel Gomez & Organizing Committee "Unidos por Amor"
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Upcoming Events
- 02/03/10: US Rep David Scott Prayer Vigil for Immigration Reform
- 02/03/10: Supporting Safer Schools:Understanding the Anti-Bullying Legislation
- 02/10/10: 30th Annual Poor Peoples' Day at the State Capitol: "Jobs or Income Now!" EDUCATION DAY
- 02/11/10: 30th Annual Poor Peoples' Day at the State Capitol: "Jobs or Income Now!" ACTION DAY
- 02/11/10: INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SPEAKING WITH ONE VOICE FOR ALL CHILDREN
- 02/13/10: Unidos Por Amor para Haiti
- 02/17/10: US Rep David Scott Prayer Vigil for Immigration Reform
- 02/19/10: GALEO will join USHLI in the IMMIGRATION REFORM RALLY in Chicago, IL
- 02/26/10: Georgia Latinos Against Domestic Violence Task Force Meeting
- 02/27/10: TRAIL OF DREAMS in Atlanta
- March 2010: GALEO & Hispanic Contractors Association of Georgia Social
- 03/21/10: Reform Immigration for America: Washington DC Rally
- 05/14/10: 7th Annual GALEO Power Breakfast
- 10/15/10: 2010 Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon
More information will be posted on the GALEO website under "Events": http://www.galeo.org/event_listing.php
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Professional & Personal Development Opportunities
- Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper: Latino Representation on Board of Dir.
- GRUS Job Postings
- Hispanic College Fund scholarship program
- Summer 2010 White House Internship
- SEF Social Justice and Education Internships
- MABC Employment Opportunities Posting
- VACANCY - Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Staff -Justice Department
- U.S. DOJ: Civil Rights Division: Attorney Vacancies
- USDOJ Civil Rights: Deputy Chief in the Voting Section
- GHBA Job Postings
- INK PUBLISHING
- Center for Global Justice: Exec. Director needed
- 2010 Census Takers in GA wantedSouthern Partners Fund: Program Officer
More information is posted on GALEO's website under "Professional Development": http://www.galeo.org/job_listing.php
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Thank you!
We do hope this newsletter is useful and informative. If you have any suggestions on content, please contact us.
Don't forget to become a member of GALEO today and be eligible for a pair of Air Tran Airways travel vouchers.
Thank you!
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Contact Info
Jerry Gonzalez, Executive Director, 404.745.2580, jerry@galeo.org
Jose Blanco, Program Coordinator, 404.745.2546, joseblanco@galeo.org
Maria Duarte, Program Coordinator, 404.745.2533, maria@galeo.org
Mailing address: GALEO, P.O. Box 29506, Atlanta, Georgia 30359
www.galeo.org
www.facebook.com/GALEO.org
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Join the GALEO Familia today and become a Member! You could win a pair of Air Tran Airways travel vouchers! |
GALEO is
supported by individuals, organizations, businesses and corporations
who believe in supporting the state's growing Latino community and the
mission of increased civic engagement by the Latino community. This is
accomplished by becoming a GALEO member. Membership is open to anyone who would like to support our efforts in the Latino community.
Thanks to Air Tran Airways, anyone who becomes a GALEO
Familia Member between now and February 1, 2010 (midnight), you would be entered
in a drawing for a pair of AirTran Airways travel vouchers.
At the basic level of membership (Amigo/Amiga, $15.00), you will be entered in the drawing once. At the highest level of membership (Padrino/Madrina, $250.00), you will be entered five times into the drawing. Each membership level upgrade will get you more chances to win the Air Tran Airways travel vouchers.
If you would like to earn your membership by volunteering
(eight hours required) and be eligible for the Air Tran travel
vouchers, please contact Jose Blanco (joseblanco@galeo.org) to
coordinate your volunteer time.Become a FAN of GALEO on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GALEO.org
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GALEO Familia Membership Drive Extended: February 1, 2010
Please follow this link to become a GALEO Member today!
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