Líderes Congreso - Washington, D.C.
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March 5, 2008
Marvin Center
George Washington University
800 21st Street NW
9:30am - 4pm
Washington, D.C.
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The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Líderes Initiative is hosting a Congreso in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Congreso attendees will be inspired and empowered, as they identify ways to increase their community involvement and become civically engaged. Bringing together more than 100 high school and college youth, the Congreso will feature peer-led workshops and guest speakers, including NCLR staff and community leaders, to inform and support the efforts of young Latinos. To facilitate mutual exchange and learning, the Congreso gives participants an opportunity to:
Build relationships with peers and community leaders
Learn how to maximize community impact
Network and explore career options
This Líderes Congreso will be held in conjunction with the events of the NCLR National Issue Briefing and Advocacy Day (March 5 and 6, 2008). NCLR’s National Issue Briefing and Advocacy Day is a two-day event that provides policy briefings on current issues affecting the Latino community. Event participants make visits with members of Congress and have the chance to network with other professionals that are making an impact at both the state and local level. On March 6th, Congreso attendees will be encouraged to participate in this larger NCLR event, and will be able to visit with members of Congress and network with other community advocates.* This year’s event comes at an influential time, as the power of the Latino electorate gains national attention.
 To register for the Congreso, click here
* Please note, to participate in NCLR Advocacy Day activities on March 6th, you must attend the Congreso on March 5th. By registering for Advocacy Day, you are making a commitment to advocate for the NCLR issue agenda.
NCLR’s National Issue Briefing and Advocacy Day
For more information about this event, please contact Berenice Bonilla at 202-776-1741 or leadership@nclr.org.
Thank you to the Organization of Latino American Students at George Washington University for hosting the Congreso.
Agenda:
9:00-9:30 Registration, Coffee
9:30- 10:15 Welcome
10:15-10:30 Overview of NCLR Policy Agenda and Advocacy Day
10:30–10:50 Workshop Overviews
DREAM Act
Juvenile Justice
10:50–11:30 Workshop Session I
DREAM Act
Juvenile Justice
11:30-12:30 LUNCH
Michael Tapscott, Director of Multicultural Services, GWU
Remarks from Sodexho
Summit Raffle
1:00-1:30 Civic Engagement (Democracy in Action) Toolkit-
1:30- 2:15 Workshops Session II
¡DALE! Campus Nonpartisan Voter Registration Tool Kit.
¡DALE! National Campus Day of Action Toolkit.
2:15-2:50 Alliance for Justice presentation
Lobbying Guide: Do’s and Don’ts of Election Year Advocacy
2:50-3:00 Closing Remarks
Advocacy Day participants relocate to NEA for the NCLR Advocacy Day Issue Briefing and Training
Directions and Parking:
Marvin Center
800 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
Between 22nd & 21st Streets
Building entrance on 21st and H Streets
Parking Directions:
Exiting UPG at H Street towards 22nd, continue on H Street for half of block, the garage entrance is to immediate left.
Attire:
Wednesday - attire is business casual
Thursday - attire is business
Transportation:
Please check back for transportation information for those attending the NCLR Issue Briefing Meeting at NEA at 3:30pm
Hotel Accommodations:
Please note that all participants are required to arrange and cover their own hotel fees.
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