1. Latino Caucus 2011-2012

2. Ariel Coronel Vice-President Junior Majoring in Energy, Business and Finance Hometown/Ethnicity: Oakton, VA / Ecuador Psu email: amc5786@psu.edu

3. Our Mission First, to culturally enhance the awareness of the Latino culture to all students. Second, to politically advocate Latino issues within the Pennsylvania State University. Third, to promote academic excellence within the Latino community.

4. Who We Are Second oldest Latino organization at PSU Umbrella organization Ideals – Culture – Political advocacy – Academic excellence

5. What We Do Committees Events – Fundraisers, Movies, THON, Noche Latina Educational Programs

6. Let’s get to know each other…

7. High Five Buddies! Introduce yourselves – Name, year, major, hometown, ethnicity, random fact Make up a secret handshake Take your buddy to Latino Caucus events

8. Alex DeMucha Public Relations Junior Major: Environmental Resource Management with a minor in Wildlife and Fisheries Science From Landenberg, PA PSU Email: azd5118@psu.edu

9. Upcoming Events SMART Welcome to the Valley: Sat. Sept. 3 rd 4- 7pm El Cantante: Wed. Sept. 7 th 7:30 by the HUB fish tanks, movie at 8pm

10. In The Heights: Tues. Oct. 18 th Fundraiser at Happy Valley Freez: Tues. Sept. 20 th 5-8pm Latino in America: Sun. Sept. 25 th in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center

11. Paul Robeson Cultural Center Social Justice Circle: Thurs. Sept. 16 th and 22 nd 6-8pm. Dinner will be provided!! Movie trip to see Colombiana T-shirt contest

12. Maria Urtecho Secretary Junior Majoring in Microbiology PSU E-mail: mfu5001@psu.edu Previously lived in the United Arab Emirates Ethnicity: Ecuadorian/Peruvian

13. Membership 2 Types of Membership: Active Membership and Associate Membership

14. Active Membership Must have paid a due of 15 dollars Attend at least 5 LC events Attend at least 6 General Body meetings Be actively involved with at least 1 LC committee Advantages: – Discount on LC events – VIP at LC Events (Noche Latina) – Allowed to run and vote for next year’s LC E-Board

15. Associate Membership Non-Paying Due Member Must Attend at least 3 events Must Attend at least 5 General Body meetings No Discount of VIP for Events Don’t get to vote or run for next year’s E-Board You Are Still A Very Valuable Member!!!

16. Keeping Track of Membership Email me if you can’t make it to a meeting Take attendance: Write Name and Email Point system to check if you’re meeting your membership’s quota Thank You Ceremony at the end of the year (give out awards)

17. Homecoming Committee Homecoming Parade: Friday, October 14 th Create Homecoming Latino Caucus T-Shirt Organize Latino Related Homecoming Events/Programs

18. Fundraising Committee Fundraisers at Five Guys, Coldstone, Panda Express Bake Sales in front of Student Book Store Polladas/Dinners/Parties Sign up at the end of the meeting

19. Film Series Committee Latino/Cultural Movies Discussion Questions 1 Every Month Sign up at the end of the meeting

20. Political Advocacy Committee Political Awareness Explained Immigration Process at the HUB Dream Act Candle Vigil Sign up at the end of the meeting

21. OYE Committee Bilingual Newsletter Editor in Chief: Nicole Colon-Quintana PSU Email: nac5179@psu.edu Sign up at the end of the meeting

22. Noche Latina Committee Biggest Latino Event at PSU Scholarship Competition Crowning of Mr. and Miss Penn State Latino/a Sign up at the end of the meeting

23. THON Committee Arlinda: THON Chair 1 st Canning Weekend September 30-October 2 Sign up at the end of the meeting

24. Arlinda Nuñez THON Chair Junior Major: Human Development & Family Studies Double Minor: Sexuality & Gender Studies and Women Studies Hometown/Ethnicity: Philly/Puerto Rican Psu email: ayn5037@psu.edu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= H0W9BJfpuHY

25. THON THON.org THON is the world’s largest student run philanthropy in the world LC THON – Past to Present – Sub-groups – Events

26. THON Contact Info – Arlinda Nunez – Latino Caucus THON CHAIR – Ayn5037@gmail.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po2ochTE V2E

27. Andrea Hernandez President Junior Major: International Relations & Double minoring in Latino Studies and Women's Studies Hometown/Ethnicity: Queens, NY/ Colombian and Mexican Psu email: adh5182@psu.edu

28. Latino Caucus

29. LILACS – The Latino Initiative at Penn State

30. Latino Caucus - Mentorship Program Interest