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NYC LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. |
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1500 Broadway
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New York, New York 10036 |
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Let's Give Thanks w/a Grateful Heart Newsletter |
Nov 2009 |
Thanksgiving Food/Beverage Drive.
 Dear Friends:
This is our 2nd year that we help three organization that we wholeheartly support called, Our Youth, and Sylvia Place and E2K Magazine's Thanksgiving to inner city kids and their families and this year we are adding families that has Breast Cancer with a great meal for them and their love ones. I have one case that we found out that not only she has breast Cancer but that the doctor's found Cancer in her brain and honestly this is breaking my heart, cause she is like a sister to me. So we have a bigger demand this year, lets support our young people and give them hope in a mixup world.
Our Youth Myspace page:
Our Youth is a non profit organization designed to help gay lesbian bisexual trans gender youth and their straight allies. Our method of help is through workshops, delivering motivational speeches at schools around the United States, and by hosting a weekly support group. Thursday evenings Our Youth host a weekly support group where the young people within the Tri-State area can come and be themselves. We help the youth with issues at home, school, we help them with issues of coming out, and we offer medical referrals. We also conduct many fund raisers through out the year to rise awareness and funds. Group meetings are in our Jersey City, NJ office and group is from 5 30pm until 8pm every Thursday Evening.Check out our photos and join us as we continue the journey toward making the lives of our young people a more productive life. Learn It! Live It! Love It!
Sylvia's Place:
Sylvia's Place is an emergency overnight shelter for LGBTQ youth (under 24). We are open 365 days/year from 8pm-8am. Curfew is at 12am. We provide hot meals (dinner and breakfast); clothing; showers; case management; physical and mental health medical services; and court advocacy. Drop-in services at Sylvia's Place are 6-10:30pm, Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday. There are a number of regular groups at Sylvia's Place, including:
Trans Empowerment Group (Thursdays at 9pm)
Queer Women's Group (Tuesdays at 8:30pm)
Ballet (Thursdays at 7:30pm)
Creative Writing (Tuesdays at 6:30pm)
Sylvia's Place is located at 446 W.36th Street and accepts clients on a walk-in basis after 6pm daily as long as we have room. It is a good idea to call before coming to make sure there is space available (212) 629-7440 Ext. 226. No paperwork is necessary.
DATE: TBA
E2K Magazine & Tha Ave Records Presents
The 7th Annual "Give Thanks" Dinner @
Soundview Community in Action
1217 Stratford Avenue (between Westchester & 172nd st) 2nd fl
We have two drop off location:
Stratford Community's Bronx Office:
1471 Watson Avenue, Suite 5E, Bronx, NY 10472
(646) 401-7918
Ubran Starzz Bronx Location:
513-515 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457
Phone: (718) 618-7200
Sponsors so far: Inca Kola, Urban Starzz, Stratford Community Services, Inc., Warrior4Luv Productions
RevCarmen Hernandez,
Matthew 10:40-42
40"He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me. 41Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and anyone who receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man's reward. 42And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward."
Proverbs 31:8
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor. |
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 SAVE THE DATE! Dec 5th Our Youth's 2009 Award Event...Rev Carmen Hernandez Is Going To Be Honored.
First and foremost let me say THANK YOU for agreeing to be apart of Our Youth's 2009 AIDS is a DRAR WRAP it UP! event. An event in recognition of World AIDS Day, an event to honor those that have helped Our Youth and the GLBT community, and an event to raise funds for Our Youth and a local HIV organization. The award ceremony will take place Saturday December 5th at the Our Youth Center (St Johns Church) 155 North St Jersey City NJ. The event will start at 5pm PROMPTLY.
Rev Carmen Hernandez -Our Youth?s Hispanic GLBT Activist of the Year !
Your continuous support for Our Youth is truly amazing. We at Our Youth believe it is about time you are properly awarded for your commitment and hard work. Your commitment not only with Our Youth but your commitment with the GLBT community and the Hispanic Community is truly commendable. Your never say die attitude and you love to give back is truly remarkable. Once again we thank you for your support and hard work, it would be honored if you could to award you on Saturday December 5th 2009 to accept this award. We Invited you to come and support our LGBT Youth and Our Youth organization is doing a great job of helping and reaching out to trouble youth. I am asking for Corporate and business partners to help them with donation, Food, Sodas, gift card. Whatever you feel to help us out. God Bless!
All checks / money orders can be made out to Our Youth and sent to Our Youth 133 North St Jersey City NJ 07307 and MUST be sent by November 1st.
Program Ad's $15 Business card ad $25 half page ad $50 full page. Vendor Space FREE space is available for those wanting to hand out literature (suggested donation of $10 price of a ticket is asked) $40 space is available for those selling items Ad's can consist of something promoting your business/ organization, promoting an upcoming event, or a message congratulating an honoree. |
 You are Cordially Invited To a Reception Health Care Reform: Communicating Policy with Hispanic Media.
Monday, Nov 23, 2009
From 6:00pm till 8:00pm
Marriott Marquis Hotel at Time Square
1535 Broadway "Sky Lobby, 16th Floor"
New York, NY 10036 (Btw 45th & 46th Street)
The Honorable Joel Rivera
Individual Tickets: Small Business/Non Profit
tickets:$50 per person
Corporate Tickets: $100 per person
Registered Individuals for the 11/23/09 Reception will receive a:  Who is eligible to receive the complimentary membership? The membership shall be comprised of individuals in healthcare administration and managers or persons on a career path to healthcare management who support the AHHE mission and objectives. Healthcare consultants, employees in managed care companies, health care centers, government agencies, for-profit companies and full-time academicians also apply for this category of membership. The complimentary membership is also offered to students working less than 50% of the time and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university. |
Save The Date: Dec 10, 2009, Rev Carmen Hernandez was among to be honored for the Influential Women Behind Hispanic Chamber Award
Our 20th Anniversary Celebration
Today's Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce is the embodiment of an idea that arose in the summer of 1989 to serve the interests of Hispanic small business owners. The founding members could not have envisioned the success, importance and future of this Chamber. MCHACC has grown from an idea to a local, county, state, national and internationally renowned Hispanic-American Chamber. This Chamber has consistently been recognized by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as the Best Medium Hispanic Regional and/or National Chamber. Our motto "Unidad y Progreso" continues to serve us well. 
20th Anniversary Gala Keynote Speaker
Honorable Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
Representing California's 47th District
 Keynote Speaker (confirmed) - California Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez proudly represents California's 47th Congressional District, which includes the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana and Fullerton in Orange County. She began her congressional career in November 1996 and is currently serving her seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congresswoman Sanchez serves as Vice Chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security and is the ranking female member on the House Armed Services Committee. She is also a member of the Joint Economic Committee, a bicameral Congressional Committee that continually examines matters related to the U.S. economy.
Join us and our supporters at this milestone event
Thursday December 10, 2009, 7:00 p.m. to Midnight Birchwood Manor, 111 North Road, Whippany, New Jersey For Information call 973-292-1744 EVENT CHAIR: Esperanza Porras-Field
 GALA GOLD SPONSOR |
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 Save the Date: LISTA Emerging Technology Trends Summit and TechnoCentro2030 Career Expo. December 8th 2008 at the NYC Marriott Marquis
What:
2009 Emerging Technology Leadership Summit (8am -4:30pm)
Techno Centro 2030 Career Expo (8am -4:30pm)
National Latino Technology Achievers Awards VIP Reception and Gala (6:30pm - 11pm)
When:
Tuesday, December 8th 2009
Where:
New York Marriott Marquis at Times Square
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
New York, NY November 10, 2009 - The Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) www.a-lista.org will host its 2nd Annual Emerging Technology Leadership Summit and National Latino Technology Achievers Award VIP Reception and Gala , themed "Technology Leadership: Now and in the Future," at the Marriott Marquis in New York on Tuesday, December 8, 2009.
The Summit will bring forward respected thought leaders in the field of science and technology for a daylong conference focused on providing small business owners, technology professionals, analysts and executives alike with intensive information on the changing tides of technology. In addition to a CEO Braintrust Forum, prominent topic areas to be discussed during workshop panels include:
· Social media and its impact on corporate strategy
· Health care technology and the debate over reforming medical records
· Leadership for the Year 2010, celebrating entrepreneurs in technology and science
· Bringing broadband to all of America
"We are thrilled to be hosting the Summit back in the city where it all began," says Jose A. Marquez, President and CEO of LISTA, who founded the organization in 20XX in New York. "This city enjoys a high-concentration of Hispanic-owned businesses as well as a strong technology sector. The combination provides for an ideal climate for all parties to benefit from."
The summit will also feature the Techno Centro 2030 Career Expo, a networking event designed to bring together Latino professionals with some of the nation's premier science and technology recruiters, including those from Fortune 500 businesses, technology sales leaders and firms. Attendees should take note that many recruiters will be conducting on-site interviews with professionals whose experience and education align with their needs and interests. Companies confirmed for the Career Expo include Aetna, AT&T, Staples Verizon, State Farm, RCN,Comcast, Enhanced Communications and many others.
"We want professionals attending our event to walk away with new ideas, methods, guidelines and procedures to help them develop their talents and set goals for professional development," said Eduardo Gonzalez-Loumiet, President of the LISTA North Florida Chapter and Chair of this year's Summit.
The Summit will conclude with the National Latino Technology and Achiever Awards honoring individuals who are shaping the next frontier of science and technology. Last year, the Gala was attended by more than 500 guests from a cross sector of technology and science industries and celebrated Latino technology professionals' commitment to excellence through their own abilities, efforts and initiatives.
"The Gala is a national acknowledgment that increases the visibility of our young professionals and future leaders of Corporate America," says Marquez. "This Gala serves as a platform to highlight their efforts toward the advancement of Latino Technology Professionals in the United States and helps showcase Latinos in technology. "
Information on how to become a sponsor and/or an exhibitor at the 2009 Emerging Technology Leadership Summit, Techno Centro 2030 Career Expo or the National Latino Technology Achievers Awards VIP Reception and Gala can be found at www.nltaa.org or contact John Simmons at Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association at (800) 775-0889 or(917) 578-0521.
About Latino in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA)
LISTA (www.a-lista.org) promotes the utilization of the technology sectors for the empowerment of the Latino community. We are an organization that is committed to bringing various elements of Technology under one central hub to facilitate our partners, members and the community with the leverage and education they need to succeed in a highly advanced technologically driven society. |
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Last Minute News
The Mayor's Office of Adult Education and The City University of New York
Invite you to the Staten Island Community Celebration for
We Are New York
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Monday November 23, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Beso Restaurant
11 Schuyler St., Staten Island, NY
We Are New York is a new way to learn English on TV. The nine episode series teaches immigrant New Yorkers the English they need to make it in the Big Apple with stories of hope, friendship, love, and community.
Since its launch, We Are New York has partnered closely with diverse immigrant groups. Please join us in celebrating your local immigrant communities and learn about their
partnerships with We Are New York.
This celebration is our way of saying thank you for the important contributions immigrants make every day to New York City.
We Are New York airs on:
Channel 25 (Cablevision 22) - Saturdays at 4:00pm and Sundays at 7:30am
Channel 74 - Fridays at 10:00pm and Sundays at 1:00pm
Please RSVP to kdolma@cityhall.nyc.gov before 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 19, 2009.
Please Note: Invitation is not transferable. Seating is Limited.
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 Click to the photo to go to their website & Register.
We have a special treat for our members: Free Movie ticket to see Blind Side Next Wednesday w/ Sandra Bullock
The main people will need to apply separately for their pass, using different e-mail accounts. Please follow instructions in this flyer to get the pass.
You will need this code:
Hispanic code -- HSPNC58CH
This was a treat from:
Enjoy the movie on us!
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We are looking for a good home for mother and daughter dog The mom's name is Princess she is 4 years old and her daughter summer is 1 years old..They are a Cali Labador they both are black you may contact me "RevCarmen's Home/Office: 646-401-7918 or my cell: 347-366-5217. If we don't find them a home by next week, we have no other choice then to take them to ASCPA and you know what they will do. And honestly it's breaking our hearts, so if you know of anyone that would love to take them in. That will be great. We will like to keep them together but if we can't it's ok, we just want to find them a good loving home. |
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