64th Annual LULAC California State Convention
Events • Registration• Hotel
Schedule of Events and Seminar Sessions
Friday , May 20 1 to 4 pm Registration
6:00 pm Welcome Reception
7:00 pm California State Leadership Awards Banquet
Hon. Hilda Solis U.S. Secretary of Labor ∙
U.S. Congresswoman Lois Capps
Saturday, May 21 8:00 am to 12, 2 to 4 pm Registration
8:45 am Opening Ceremonies and Ribbon Cutting 9 to 11 am
Concurrent Seminar Sessions:
Reclaiming Our Legacy-The Fight to Save Cultural Studies Panelists: Dr.Rudy Acuna, Professor Emeritus CSUN, Chicano Activist, Author
Sean Arce, Director Mexican-American Studies Tucson Unified School District Moderator: Mary Pardo Ph.D Chicano Studies Professor CSUN, Author
Perspectives on Veterans Issues-A discussion on Policy, Health, and Employment Panelists: Eduardo Martinez, Administrative Officer Mental Health Service
Danny Rowe, Veteran Services Representative Post Determination Team, VA Regional Office Los Angeles
Michelle Zeno, Veterans Health Administration Health Care and Readjustment Counseling
Amber Murray, Social Worker, Oxnard Family Circle
Moderator: Jorge Sotelo, Former Member Secretary of the Navy Retirees Council, LULAC Veterans Affairs Rep. and 22 year Navy Veteran 11 to 11:15 am
Break 11:15 to 12:15 pm Concurrent Seminar Sessions: The California Political Reform Act-Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Lobbying Panelist: Natalie Bocanegra, Attorney Bocanegra Law
Moderator: Luisa Menchaca, Former Senior Counsel, California Fair Political
Practices Act Perspectives on Veterans Issues-A discussion on Policy, Health, and Employment (cont) Reclaiming our Schools-Empowering California Communities to Lead Change Panelists: Socorro Lopez-Hanson, President, Board of Trustees, Oxnard Union High School District Wayne Edmonds, Secretary, Oxnard Union High School District Board of Trustees
Veronica Solis, Trustee, Oxnard Elementary School District
Ramon Flores Ph.D, Vice-President Ventura County Board of Education
Moderator: Dick Jaquez, Vice President, Board of Trustees, Oxnard Union High School District
Mortgage Foreclosure Process - Sponsored by Bank of America
Ulises Gonzales, LULAC National Program Coordinator
12:30 to 2 pm Women Leaders Luncheon Margaret Moran, LULAC National President
Fiona Ma, Speaker Pro-Tempore-California State Assembly
2:15 to 3:15 pm Concurrent Seminar Sessions:
Federal Employment and Hiring-Key Steps and Process via USAJOBS.Gov Eduardo Martinez, Administrative Officer Mental Health Service
Cultural Proficiency in Local Law Enforcement Agencies Panelists: Scott Whittney, Assistant Chief Oxnard Police Department
Eric Sonstegard, Commander Oxnard Police Department
Barbara Marquez-O'Neill, Violence Prevention Consultant
Moderator: Peter Martinez, Adjunct Community College Criminal Justice Instructor
California Redistricting-Process and Answers Panelist: Gabino Aguirre Ph.D, Member California Redistricting Commission
Moderator: Maricela Morales, Co-Executive Director, Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy Achieving Good Health-
The Challenge to Latino Families Panelists: Robert Gonzales, M.D. Director, Ventura County Health Care Agency Miguel Cervantes, M.D.
Lisa Solinas, M.D.
Meghna Ailawadhi, M.D
Mr. Arnold Torres, Partner in public-policy consulting firm Torres & Torres
Moderator: Maria Teran, Director-Human Resources, Ventura County Health Care Agency
2:30 to 3:30 pm LULAC California State Assembly- Rules and Committee Assignments 3:30 to 4:30 pm Seminar Session Immigration Perspectives- The Role of Communities in Influencing Policy Panelists: Peter Schey, President and Executive Director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law Foundation, Los Angeles
Victor Viramontes, National Senior Counsel: (MALDEF) Los Angeles
Carmen Ramirez, Attorney, Member Oxnard City Council Brian Claypool, Civil Rights Attorney, Los Angeles
Moderator: Everardo Rivera, Legislative liaison Region 16 EOPSAA California Community Colleges
5:00 to 8:00 pm California Cultural Studies Reception (TBA)
Sunday, May 22 7:00 to 8:30 am California LULAC Youth Breakfast
8:30 am to 1 pm California State Assembly-
Election of Officers State Convention
Adjourns Convention
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Registration Save time.
Register on-line at www.vclulac.com through May 17, 2011. Registration after May 17 shall be on-site at the times indicated on the schedule of events. Print or type the requested information below as you would like it to appear on your name badge: Name_________________________________________________________________________ Title__________________________________________________________________________ Company/Agency _________________________________________________ Council #______ Address_______________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________ State ______________Zip_____________
Work Phone ________________________________
Home Phone________________________
Fax _______________________________________
Email ______________________________
Check the appropriate line. Voting members should check delegate, alternate or their office.
General _____Community Advocate (Guest)
_____ Veteran
_____Sponsor
_____Exhibitor
LULAC Council Members* _____Member
_____Delegate
_____Alternate (For Members Only)
*Must enter Council Number
LULAC Youth Members* _____Member
_____Delegate
_____ Alternate
*Must enter Council Number
Registration and Event Tickets _____Member/Delegate Registration $20
_____ Youth Member/Delegate Registration $10
_____ Veteran Seminar Session Only Registration(No Charge)
_____ Community Advocate (Public) $10
_____ Member All Event Package (includes registration and all paid events) $150 _____ Youth Member All Event Package (registration & all paid events) $100
_____ Friday Reception and California Leadership Awards Banquet $50
_____ Saturday Youth Breakfast $25
_____Saturday Women Leaders Luncheon $35
_____Saturday Cultural Studies Reception $35
Total $_____________Name as it appears on Credit Card__________________
Card # ______________________________ Expiration Date _______________
Signature_______________________________Date_______________________
Mail this form to P.O. Box 369 Oxnard CA 93032-0369 with your check payable to 2011 LULAC State Convention.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations will be accepted in writing through May 1, 2011; After May 1, 2011, registrations are non-refund-able. Refunds will be issued after the convention.
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HOTEL INFORMATION Residence Inn by Marriott at River Ridge 2101 Vineyard Avenue Oxnard CA 93036 Phone 805-278-2200 • Fax 805-988-9230
Make your reservations now! California LULAC has blocked a minimum number of Studio Suites at a special rate of $119 including a buffet breakfast. Studio Suite includes spacious suite with kitchen, loft, and fireplace.
DIRECTIONS TO HOTEL
From Los Angeles take the 101 Freeway North to Oxnard, exit at Vineyard Ave. turn left on to Vineyard Ave and proceed approximately 1.5 miles. Hotel is on your right. From Northern California take the 101 Freeway South to Oxnard, exit at Vineyard Ave. turn right on to Vineyard Ave and proceed approximately 1.5 miles. Hotel is on your right.
From Central California take I-5 to CA 118 West. Proceed past Moorpark (highway becomes CA 33) to 101 Freeway North (Ventura). Take the 101 Freeway North to Oxnard, exit at Vineyard Ave. turn left on to Vineyard Ave and proceed approximately 1.5 miles. Hotel is on your right.
AIRPORTS Oxnard is approximately 55 miles north of Los Angeles. Airport distance from the convention site: • Bob Hope (Burbank) Airport - 56 miles • Los Angeles International Airport - 66 miles (Both airports are served by Southwest and American)
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