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AUSTIN TX: E Newsletter - December 2009
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Latinitas Free Saturday Media Camp
Sat., Dec 5, 10-11am Register at latinitascamps@ yahoo.com or call 512.322.9947. Latinitas provides a lesson in Black and White Photography for any girl in 4th-8th grades. Equipment provided. Hispanic Futures Conference Sat., Dec 5, 9am-1pmTravis High School (Austin, TX) This free AISD event focuses on resources for Latino families. Latinitas Free Saturday Media Camp
Sat., Dec. 19, 10:30 am to noon. Register at latinitascamps@ yahoo.com or call 512.322.9947. Latinitas provides a lesson in Trick Photography for any girl in 4th-8th grades. Equipment provided. Latinitas Free Saturday Media Camp
Sat., Dec. 19, 10:30 am to noon. Register at latinitascamps@ yahoo.com or call 512.322.9947. Latinitas provides a lesson in Black and White Photography for any girl in 4th-8th grades. Equipment provided. Latinitas Free Saturday Media Camp
Sat., Dec. 12, 10:30 am - noon Register at latinitascamps@ yahoo.com or call 512.322.9947. Latinitas provides a lesson in Trick Photography for any girl in 4th-8th grades. Equipment provides. How to Become a Volunteer
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Latinitas Photo Fiesta "Give a girl or a teen a camera and she'll give you a fresh, unexpected perspective, " says Latinitas Program Coordinator Brooke Maudlin. Maudlin and Latinitas 12 club leaders are planning the first Photo Fiesta at Progress Coffee, Sat. Dec 5th from 5-7pm. The show will feature work produced by girls and teens in Latinitas after school media and technology clubs. "For some of our girls this will be the first time their artwork will be honored in a public space." adds Maudlin. A second show will take place Sun., Dec 6th at Wake the Dead Coffee shop in San Marcos, TX (1432 Ranch Road 12) from noon to 2pm.
Latinitas Founder Honored by NHLI Latinitas co-founder Alicia Rascon was one of three recipients of the National Hispana Leadership Institute's Latina Rising Star Award on Nov. 6, 2009. Out of a national nomination, the award was created this year "to celebrate the exemplary leadership displayed by Latinas under 30," said Evelyn Garcia-Morales, Program Manager for NHLI. Commitment to service and community were two factors in the award, according to Garcia-Morales who added that Alicia "has displayed exemplary leadership through the Latinitas Ezine and its programs, her visionary efforts have impacted hundred of girls." Rascon joins other first-time awardees including Cindy Benavides, Director Of Community Outreach for the Democratic National Committee, and Idalia Lechuga Tena, Assistant to the Mayor of Albuquerque. NHLI is a leadership organization focused on Latina professionals. Eastside Resource Project Latinitas was awarded a City of Austin Holly Plant Neighborhood Grant to support its digital media programs at East Side schools, the MACC and area libraries. Latinitas was also given a grant from the Austin Community Foundation for its free Saturday Library Camp Series that includes two-hour lessons in web design, photography, radio, video and more. Latinitas Staff and Board Grows Latinitas welcomes new staff hire Brooke Maudlin, Program Coordinator. Brooke has been volunteering as a club leader at Akins High since 2006 and has been a producer for three years with SXSW studios. Latinitas would like to acknowledge its 2009 team of program interns including Nashielly Victoria, Angelica Torres, Malerie Eeds, Tanya Perez, Sorah Kim, Monica Yebra, April Portillo, Tatiana Salazar, Linda Velasquez and Helen Lopez. These young women serve elementary, middle and high school clubs in Austin, Kyle and San Marcos. Latinitas also welcomes new board members Becky Arreaga, owner of Mercury Mambo Advertising and Marketing, Evelyn Escamillo of Avocado Street Designs and Sam Eder of Compass Learning. Special thanks to Alex de La Torre of State Farm and Mercury Mambo for providing scholarships this past year for Latinitas in-need attending camps. | |
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Latinitas Laura Donnelly
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Program Volunteers Latinitas continues to seek volunteers willing to donate 1-2 hours per week between the hours of 3 and 6pm. Program volunteers assist our program leaders with digital media and cultural activities. No training necessary. Spanish a plus! Latinitas Annual Campaign Make a girl''s dream come true! Give the ultimate gift – the gift of education. Help support Latinitas Annual Campaign 2010. Donations support programs, camps, workshops and more for Hispanic girls and teens. For more information about donating, starting a giving circle or hosting a third party fundraiser, email Laura Donnelly laura@latinitasmaga zine.org or call 512.322.9947 | ||
