Working Today for Our Community's Tomorrow
The Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States
Established 1991
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The Online Newsletter of PALCUS |
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PALCUS 2014 Annual Leadership Awards Gala
Washington, D.C. area - October 11, 2014
PALCUS is very excited for the 2014 Leadership Awards Gala that will take place in the Washington, D.C. area on Saturday, October 11, 2014. The venue is the historic Oxon Hill Manor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The "Black and White" theme will enhance the elegance of this picturesque setting overlooking the Potomac River.
Have you bought your tickets yet? Take advantage of the entire Columbus Day weekend and enjoy the various activities in the Washington metropolitan area.
Oxon Hill Manor, 6901 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD ohm@pgparks.com
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Ambassadors Circle - Leading Sponsor
 MLuis Construction
The region's leading asphalt manufacturer and construction services company.
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2014 Leadership Award Recipients
Join us in congratulating this year's deserving group of awardees!
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International Award
Vasco Cordeiro
President
Regional Government of Açores
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Business Award
John Melo
President and CEO
Amyris
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Entrepreneurship Award
Bill Freitas
Founder of Colonels Limited (Papa John's Franchise)
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Education Award
Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendant
Miami-Dade County Schools
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Community Service Award
Liliana Canela de Sousa
Massachusetts
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Outstanding Organization Award
Portuguese-American War Veterans, Post #1
Peabody, MA
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Special Recognition Award
Frank Baptista
Director/Owner
Radio Voz do Emigrante, WHTB 1400
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Congressional Circle Sponsor
SATA Airlines
Over sixty seven years of history and flights over the Atlantic.
Welcome Aboard
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Online Auction - Top Gun, Sonoma, The Oscars and New York!
This year PALCUS is running an online auction during the month before the Gala and all funds raised will be used to support PALCUS programs. We have everything from once in a lifetime experiences to exquisite travel packages!
Please let your friends and family know about this auction as well, anyone can bid!
Bidding is open online from Monday, September 15 @ 8:00 am - Wednesday, October 8 @ 6:00 pm. And then bidding will continue at the live auction at the Gala on Saturday, October 11th.
For more details on how the online auction format works, click here.
Here are some featured items:
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Patron's Circle Sponsors
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PALCUS GALA Details
 Saturday, October 11, 2014 7:00 PM Cocktail Reception
Followed by Dinner
Oxon Hill Manor
6901 Oxon Hill road
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Attire: Black Tie
Entertainment
Carlos M. Fonseca, Fadista
For more information or if you have questions, please contact palcus@palcus.org or call Fernando Rosa at 860-614-8614.
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About the PALCUS Leadership Awards
Since 1996, PALCUS has recognized and honored Portuguese-American individuals and organizations who have distinguished themselves through outstanding personal accomplishments and/or exemplary service to the community. Awards are represented in a variety of fields including but not limited to Education, Artistic Achievement, Community Service, Public Service, Business/Entrepreneurship, Athletic Achievement, Scientific Achievement, Social Justice, Humanitarian Service and Philanthropy. Some past honorees have included Meredith Vieira, Nelly Furtado, Mel Ramos, Judge Phillip Rapoza, and Energy Secretary Ernest J. Moniz as well as numerous individuals and organizations in service to the Portuguese-American community. A list of all past honorees is attached here for your information.
Why leadership awards?
The PALCUS Leadership Awards program not only honors the accomplishments of these individuals and organizations but benefits our community by:
- Fostering "Portuguese Pride" in Portuguese-Americans,
- Providing inspiration to young Portuguese-Americans and Luso-descendents,
- Cultivating a network of successful Portuguese-Americans in a broad range of fields that will strengthen opportunities for our community.
Who nominates the award candidates?
Nominations for leadership awards are made by PALCUS members. A benefit of PALCUS membership is the opportunity to nominate deserving individuals or organizations for Leadership Awards to be presented at the Annual PALCUS Leadership Awards Gala. A special email invitation to nominate candidates for the 2014 gala has recently been sent. If you are a member-in-good-standing (dues paid for the current year) and have not received this "Members Only" email, please contact Elisabete Martins at palcus@palcus.org or (202) 466-4664 to verify your membership status and to receive a copy of the rules and nomination form. Deadline for nominations is Friday, May 9th, 2014.
Not a PALCUS member?
It's never too late to join! Please contact Elisabete Martins at the PALCUS office to join today and begin participating in your national organization. |
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Contact Information
Email: palcus@palcus.org
Website: www.palcus.org
Phone: 202-466-4664
9255 Center St., Suite 404
Manassas, VA 20110
Follow PALCUS on Facebook, LinkedIn, YahooGroups and Twitter!
For daily news and infomation on events and all things Portuguese, subscribe to Angela's List on YahooGroups, officially sponsored by PALCUS.
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Jobs for Portuguese Speakers
If you want to put your Portuguese language skills to use in your next job, there are many opportunities out there! Visit the Jobs for Portuguese Speakers Facebook page to see some job openings.
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PALCUS Mission
In order to create a singular voice to advocate for the Portuguese
American and Luso-American communities at large, the Portuguese American
Leadership Council of the United States Inc. (PALCUS) was founded in 1991
as a 501 © 3 non partisan, non profit, organization headquartered in Washington
D.C.
The PALCUS mission is to address domestic and international concerns of
the Portuguese American Community.
The Council conducts an expanding program of educational and public affairs
activities on issues of interest to the Portuguese American community and of
salience to the Luso-American Relationship.
PALCUS is committed to serving the community through increasingly active
government relations efforts, the promotion of a greater awareness of ethnic
accomplishments and encouraging stronger ties between Portugal and the United
States. In this role PALCUS advance the community professionally, politically
and culturally while working to ensure that issues directly affecting our
community are addressed through our network of government and community
leaders.
PALCUS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of
the District of Columbia. Donations are tax
deductible to extent allowed by law.
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