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#331 From: Greg Bautista <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Fri Sep 4, 2009 12:31 pm
Subject: HIV Prevention funding announcement from the CDC 		greg_bautista@...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, published Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PS10-1003 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention Projects for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). Letters of Intent are due September 9, 2009. The application deadline is October 26, 2009. For more information:
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/funding/PS10-1003/index.htm

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#330 From: Greg Bautista <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:49 pm
Subject: Funding Opportunity for HIV Prevention 		greg_bautista@...
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A new Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for community-based organizations (CBOs) has been  made by the CDC.  

The purpose of the new program announcement for CBOs is to:

1) Support effective community-based HIV prevention programs that reflect local prevention priorities and best serve persons at high risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV;

2) Promote collaboration and coordination of efforts among CBOs, health departments, and private agencies;

3) Build the capacity of CBOs delivering selected interventions to persons at high risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV;

4) Improve the performance of CBOs delivering particular behavioral interventions by monitoring outcomes, as well as assessing the fidelity of the implementation of the selected intervention.

The Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention will have opportunities for applicants to access technical assistance in developing their responsive proposals. Technical Assistance (TA) will include conference calls, and webcasts, and workshops are planned to take place in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Oakland. Dates for the workshops will be shared with partners and grantees when they have been finalized.

We urge you to encourage CBOs that you know are providing exemplary HIV prevention services to apply for funding.  Should you have questions or concerns, please forward them to the CBOFOA@... .

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#329 From: "greg" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:01 am
Subject: Obtain Mexican High School GED in the United States 		greg_bautista@...
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Obtain Mexican High School GED in the United States
Proceso de Acreditacion de Conocimientos Equivalentes al Bachillerato General Mexicano (Equivalente a Preparatoria/High School)
 
Please forward this information to Mexican immigrants who are in need of obtaining a Mexican high school diploma.  Mexico offers the "Acreditacion de Conocimientos Equivalentes al Bachillerato General Mexicano" which can be compared to the G.E.D. here in the United States.  Of course, the examinations are not identical but the significance of the diploma is very similiar.  Upon passing Having this series of written examinations, participants will receive from the Mexican government a certificate similar to that of high school education equivalency.  The certificate will reference the "Bachillerato General Mexicano" or "Preparatoria Mexicana" which (for all practical intents and purposes) is the equivalent of high school education in the United States.
 

ESPANOL:
Este 17 de Mayo 2009 las oficinas de "EDUCAMEXUS" ofreceran el examen en espanol del Equivalente al Bachillerato General Mexicano en las ciudades de Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, El Paso, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nueva York, Phoenix y Tucson. 
 
El "Equivalente al Bachillerato General Mexicano" es ofrecido por medio de un proceso de evaluación basado en el Acuerdo 286 de la Secretaría de Educación Pública SEP, que da la oportunidad de acreditar conocimientos del nivel de bachillerato (o preparatoria/high school) que hayan sido adquiridos en forma autodidacta o a través de la experiencia laboral.
 
Requisitos para personas interesadas en tomar el examen: Ser ciudadano mexicano; Tener 21 años o más o cumplirlos antes de presentar el examen; presentar la documentación requerida en la solicitud; y pago del examen por la cantidad de $40.00 USD por medio de tarjeta de crédito, cheque o money order.
 
Se requiere presentar un certificado de secundaria Mexicano; identificación oficial con fotografía (ya sea credencial del IFE, matrícula consular o pasaporte vigente) y clave Unica de Registro de Población (CURP).  Existe la posibilidad de obtener un duplicado de su certificado de Secundaria por medio de las oficinas de EDUCAMEXUS en caso que no lo tenga disponible.
 
Para inscribirse en alguna de las sedes de los Estados Unidos, llámenos al 1-800-926-2444.
 
Para realizar su pago por Money Order, envíe un Money Order por $40.00 a nombre de: "University of Arizona" y envíelo a "CONAHEC" University of Arizona, PO Box 210300, Tucson, AZ 85713.  Favor de incluir dirección y número de teléfono, no olvide firmar el Money Order.
 
Las inscripciones para el examen del 17 de mayo se llevaran a cabo del 30 de marzo al 24 de abril.
 
La publicación de resultados se llevara a cabo el 10 de julio y la entrega de certificados del 10 al 14 de agosto.
 
Para prepararse para el examen, se ofrece una guía de preparacion en linea: EDUCAMEXUS.org/revalidacion.html
 
El documento básico e indispensable para prepararse para dicho examen es la "Guía de Contenidos del Examen de Acreditación del Bachillerato General," la cual puede descargarla gratuitamente en linea: EDUCAMEXUS.org/revalidacion.html.
 
También puede obtener una copia impresa de dicha guía en los Estados Unidos, enviando un cheque o money order por $10.00 USD a nombre de "CONAHEC University of Arizona" por corredo a la direccion arriba mencionada o llamándo al 1-800-926-2444 y realizando su pago por medio de tarjeta de crédito o de débito.
 

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#328 From: "greg_bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:24 pm
Subject: 2008 Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon: Sylvia Mendez (Mendez v. Westminster 1947) 		greg_bautista@...
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2008 Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon:
Sylvia Mendez (Mendez v. Westminster 1947)

La Mansion Hall - Plaza del Sol
5522 New Peachtree Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
Tel. 770-414-0369

Join GALEO, the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund & the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.  The luncheon will be a celebration of the end of Hispanic Heritage Month and a celebration of GALEO's 5th Anniversary.

We hope you will make every effort to join us!

The 2008 Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon is a place to connect with the Latino movers and shakers in Georgia. Previous events have included many Georgia elected officials and their representatives.

DATE: Friday, October 10, 2008

TIME: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Previous GALEO keynote event speakers have included U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano (Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, 2006), U.S. Rep. Joe Baca (Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, 2007), U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL), U.S. Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO), and U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), U.S. Rep. Hilda Solis (D-CA), U.S. Rep. Luis Fortuno (R-Puerto Rico), State Senator Sam Zamarripa (D-Atlanta), Rev. Joseph Lowery, and Doraville Police Chief John King. 

RSVP and payment are required by 10/07/08: 404.745.2580, jerry@...

Reservations are now being taken and will be made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations will be held only when payment is processed or received.

Contact GALEO after 10/07/08 for availability of space.

More information, including directions and map, are posted below.

Current GALEO & GHBA Members & Nonprofits: $50 per person

Non-GALEO Members: $100 per person

Student Rate: $25 per person

Corporate Tables - $750.00: Corporations or groups may purchase a table at a rate of $750.00 for a table of TEN.

To make payment, please send a check to: GALEO, P.O. Box 29506, Atlanta, GA, 30359

TO PAY WITH CREDIT CARD:  Credit cards are accepted and may be processed by filling out this form online and faxing it back to GALEO at 404.759.2671. The fax number is a secure fax number. Once the credit card is processed, you will receive an email receipt.

Note: No funds will be used for any partisan effort or for any campaigns as designated by the IRS for nonprofit and nonpartisan 501©(3) and 501©(6) organizations.

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Sylvia Mendez is the oldest daughter of Gonzalo Mendez, a Mexican immigrant, and Felicitas Mendez, a Puerto Rican, who fought so she and her brothers could have equal education through the case of Mendez et al v. Westminster et al. Sylvia continues with the legacy left by her parents to campaign for education.

Miss Mendez attended Orange Coast College where she earned her Associate of Arts degree in nursing. She went on to California State University at Los Angeles where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Public Health Certificate.

Sylvia Mendez worked for 33 years as a nurse at the Los Angeles University of Southern California Medical Center. Her final five years of service she held the position of Assistant Nursing Director of the Pediatric Pavilion.

Miss Mendez was born, and continues to reside, In Orange County, California. She has two adopted daughters and three grandchildren. She spends her retirement traveling abroad and speaking in Universities, conferences and schools across the nation.

Sylvia is available to speak at schools and other educational forum to educate others regarding the forgotten history of Orange County California. Her sole intent is to convey the importance of obtaining and education by encouraging students to stay in school.

To read more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Mendez


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Directions

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La Mansion Hall
Plaza del Sol
5522 New Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
Tel. 770-414-0369

Map and directions to La Mansion:

http://www.lamansionhall.com/location.htm



Directions to La Mansion

Coming from I-85 South.  Exit Chamblee Tucker Rd. to the LEFT.  Continue on Chamblee Tucker Rd until NEW PEACHTREE RD make a RIGHT and La Mansion is at 5522 New Peachtree Rd.

On the LEFT hand side at Plaza del Sol


Coming from I-85 North

Exit Chamblee Tucker Rd. to the RIGHT. Continue on Chamblee Tucker Rd until NEW PEACHTREE RD make a RIGHT and La Mansion is at 5522 New Peachtree Rd. On the LEFT hand side at Plaza del Sol



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#327 From: "greg_bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:56 pm
Subject: Please vote by absentee ballot in the 2008 presidential election 		greg_bautista@...
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The deadline to register to vote in the 2008 presidential election is October 6, 2008 -- just a few short days from now!
 
If you are already registered to vote (or if you know someone who is registered to vote) please take a moment to learn about the absentee ballot option.
 
Absolutely NO special reason is required in order to request an absentee ballot in Georgia.  You do not need to be disabled, in the hospital or on vacation.  Just "no reason" is sufficient. 
 
To download an application to vote by mail (absentee voting), please visit www.EsLaHora.com/early/
 
Why is absentee voting so crucial? 
 
Most of us remember the utter chaos that occured in Florida during the 2004 presidential election.  Some voters waited in line -- outside in the sun -- for what seemed like an excruciating 1 or 2 hours.  Some voters sat in traffic pulling their hair out as they drove around looking for parking.  Still, others arrived to vote with no long lines only to learn they were not at the correct voting location.  All of these headaches (and others) can be avoided completly if we just take a moment to vote by absentee ballot. 
 
It is also true that you can vote during the week before the election  (Monday-Friday).  You must go in person to your county's Elections Office during normal office hours and complete the necessary forms.  You will not have to give a reason for voting early.  Note: The headquarters of your county elections department is not the same location as your voting precinct.  These are two different places.
 
 

 
 
 

 

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#326 From: "greg_bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:41 pm
Subject: Learn To Implement The Voices / Voces Intervention For HIV Prevention 		greg_bautista@...
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Learn To Implement The Voices / Voces
Intervention For HIV Prevention
Save The Date:
October 21-22, 2008 - Atlanta, Georgia
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This training will be implemented by the Border Health Foundation of Tucscon, Arizona
Training facility hosted by Someone Cares, Inc., of Atlanta.

 

VOICES is a single-session, video-based program for the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. VOICES was designed to encourage condom use and improve condom negotiation skills among heterosexual African American and Latino men and women, aged 18 years and older, who are at very high risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
*Video Opportunities for Innovative Condom Education and Safer Sex


CORE ELEMENTS INCLUDE:
 Viewing culturally-specific videos portraying condom negotiation
 Conducting small group skill-building sessions to work on overcoming barriers to condom use
 Educating program participants about different types of condoms and their features
 Distributing samples of condoms identified by participants as best meeting their needs

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact Ronnie Bass (Executive Director of Someone Cares, Inc., of Atlanta) at 678-921-2706 or by email (Someonecares11@...).


REGISTRATION
Registration is available online.
1. Go to www.EffectiveInterventions.org 
2. Click on "Apply for Training" and then select "Voices."
3. Select the "Smyrna, GA" training and follow the steps.

http://www.effectiveinterventions.org/go/apply-fortraining/training-app&SessionTypeID=29


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#325 From: "greg_bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:38 pm
Subject: Pase la voz - Este Sabado a las 10AM - Reunion Urgente! 		greg_bautista@...
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REUNION COMUNITARIA

SABADO 19 DE JULIO - 10AM-3PM

Sembremos las bases para un movimiento de cambio en las actitudes y politicas que afectan al pobre y a las familias de los trabajadores.

DONDE:  La Mansion Hall, 5522 New Peachtree Road, Suite 100, Chamblee, GA 30341

ESTA REUNION SE LLEBARA A CABO TOTALMENTE EN ESPANOL.

TODOS ESTAN INVITADOS - PASE LA VOZ - INVITE A SUS AMIGOS

PARA MAS INFORMACION: TELEFONO 404-745-2546

WWW.GALEO.ORG


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#324 From: "greg_bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:48 pm
Subject: Voter Empowerment Training 		greg_bautista@...
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Wednesday, June 25, 3:00 pm - Voter Empowerment Training.
 
Volunteers are needed to register voters. There are a great number of people who haven’t been touched in a manner that has gotten them registered to vote.
 
Won’t you be one of the ones who can help change their lives and all of ours too?
 
This great training class will be conducted by Helen Butler from the Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda and will be held at the Georgia Hill Community Center, room 209, 250 Georgia Ave., Atlanta 30312.
 
Get all the details of voter registration and voter empowerment!
 
Sponsored by Atlanta WAND and the Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda. For more info call 404.524.5999 or wandatlanta@...

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#323 From: Greg Bautista <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Sun Mar 30, 2008 3:21 pm
Subject: excellent networking opportunity in Gainesville April 9th 2008 		greg_bautista@...
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Don't miss the April 2008 meeting of the Hispanic Committee.  Please bring a guest.  This is an excellent opportunity to support our community through volunteer service; to meet new contacts for networking and business; and to help make a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of families right here in Hall County. 
 
If you are not familiar with the work of the Hispanic Committee, please visit www.eslahora.com/port/ for more information.  We recently implemented a very successful health fair with hundreds of families in attendance.  We are also in the middle of a massive voter registration campaign -- and we need your help!  Lots of other projects are also currently underway.  Join our team and share your talents!  We are 100% volunteers working together as a team.
 
 

 
PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD.  AND PLEASE ATTEND! 
 
 
 
You are cordially invited to the April 2008 meeting of the Hispanic Committee of Gainesville / Hall County.
 
This meeting is open to the general public but please RSVP so we can ensure adequate spacing.
   
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 12noon to 1:30 pm
 
WHERE:
Panera Bread in the large meeting area, 625 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501
April 2008 board meeting on Wednesday, April 9th, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm. 
 
Topics on the Agenda:


  • Voter registration
  • New board members
  • Update on persons nominated to Leadership Hall County Program
  • Updates from the February planning meeting including:
    • Possible telephone number and office space
    • Several marketing updates
    • Recognition event in May to honor graduating seniors
  • collaboration to support lead poisoning prevention campaign
RSVP: greg@... or 770-235-6358

 

Hispanic Committee, Inc.
PO Box 6594 ~ Gainesville, GA  30504
www.EsLaHora.com


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#322 From: Greg Bautista <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Sun Mar 30, 2008 3:12 pm
Subject: April 9th at Panera Bread - voter registration meeting and other topics 		greg_bautista@...
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PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD.  AND PLEASE ATTEND!  
 
 
You are cordially invited to the April 2008 meeting of the Hispanic Committee of Gainesville / Hall County.
 
This meeting is open to the general public but please RSVP so we can ensure adequate spacing.
   
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 12noon to 1:30 pm
 
WHERE:
Panera Bread in the large meeting area, 625 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501
April 2008 board meeting on Wednesday, April 9th, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm. 
 
Topics on the Agenda:

  • Voter registration
  • New board members
  • Update on persons nominated to Leadership Hall County Program
  • Updates from the February planning meeting including:
    • Possible telephone number and office space
    • Several marketing updates
    • Recognition event in May to honor graduating seniors
  • collaboration to support lead poisoning prevention campaign
RSVP: greg@... or 770-235-6358

 

Hispanic Committee, Inc.
PO Box 6594 ~ Gainesville, GA  30504
www.EsLaHora.com

 

 

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#321 From: Greg Bautista <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:02 pm
Subject: 2007 CDC Disease Detective Campers 		greg_bautista@...
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The National Center for Health Marketing's Global Health Odyssey and the Office of Workforce and Career Development are pleased to offer the 2008 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC). DDC is an academic day camp at CDC Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia for students who will be high school juniors and seniors during the 2008-2009 school year.   Over the course of a week, campers will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the nation’s health. Activities vary by day and may include short lectures by CDC experts, a mock press conference in the CDC press room, work in a CDC training lab, a look behind the scenes of CDC, and other hands-on activities.  Campers will learn the methodologies used to track diseases in populations, basic lab procedures used in an infectious disease lab, and how public health research is applied at CDC.  The CDC Disease Detective Camp will be offered twice during the summer of 2008: July 7-11 and July 21-25.  Both sessions  will offer the same activities and will last from 9:00AM-4:00PM.  There is no cost associated with attending the camp, but each camper is responsible for bringing or buying his/her lunch.  The deadline for applications is April 25, 2008.  For more information on the camp and the application process, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm.
 
Questions? Contact Judy M. Gantt, at jgantt@... or 404-639-0831.
 
 


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#320 From: Greg Bautista <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:14 pm
Subject: 7th Mega Social Mixer - This Thursday, Mar 20th 6pm at The New Loca Luna 		greg_bautista@...
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7th Mega Social Mixer - This Thursday, Mar 20th 6pm at The New Loca Luna



 


A unique networking opportunity for Atlanta's Professionals to gather without the work.
Top Leading Organizations Unite AGAIN for One Evening.
7th MEGA SOCIAL MIXER
THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 20th 2008 @ 6pm
at the NEW LOCA LUNA IN MIDTOWN
550 Amsterdam Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306 - 404.875.4494


We cordially invite all of the Hispanic & International Professionals. Everyone is Welcome.
..............................................................
Enjoy a comfortable atmosphere with the sounds of Latin Jazz, Salsa, 
and the best collection of international rhythms while socializing with Atlanta's Elite. 
Reward all of your hard work with a night of easy listening & stimulating conversation.
Learn more about the community organizations that are making a difference for Latinos in Atlanta.
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° Complimentary Admission
° Hors d'oeuvres will be served
° Full cash bars available
° Live Musical performance by Rua 6
° Latin & International Music
Bring your business cards to have the chance to WIN prizes-certificates.

RSVP IS ENCOURAGED,
but not necessary to attend

LOCA LUNA RESTAURANT
550 Amsterdam Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306 - 404.875.4494
To get Map & Directions CLICK HERE


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#319 From: Greg Bautista <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:05 pm
Subject: Economic Stimulus Payments: How Organizations Can Help 		greg_bautista@...
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The IRS is encouraging charities, churches and governmental organizations to assist in efforts to reach out to those Americans who may be eligible for the 2008 economic stimulus payment but who normally have no requirement to file a tax return. People who receive certain Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Railroad Retirement or wages from earned income or combat pay may be eligible and not know it.
 
The IRS has created a special Web page for interested organization:
 
Economic Stimulus Payments: Marketing Products for Partners
 
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179735,00.html
 
This page contains one-page flyers that you can copy, the Package 1040A-3 (a 10-page booklet that contains everything certain people need to file a return today), Radio PSAs, Logos, etc. This page is part of the Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center on IRS.gov, which provides information on eligibility and other requirements. The IRS appreciates any assistance you can provide.
 
 
 
Did you receive Social Security Benefits Last Year?
Even if you are not otherwise required to file a tax return, you may still be entitled to an economic stimulus payment from the federal government.
 
WHAT YOU COULD GET: You could receive a payment of $300 for individuals or $600 if you are married and file a joint tax return with your spouse. Eligible taxpayers who qualify for a payment may receive an additional $300 for each qualifying child. To qualify a child must be under age 17 as of December 31, 2007.
 
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
All you have to do to get the stimulus payment is file a 2007 IRS Form 1040 or Form 1040A and report at least $3,000 in qualifying income on the form. You can include the amount of your SSA benefits to qualify for the stimulus payment.
 
QUALIFYING INCOME:
Add the amount of your Social Security benefits to other qualifying income, such as wage earnings or certain benefits paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs, to reach the $3,000 requirement. However, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) does not count as qualifying income for the stimulus payment.
 
WHAT YOU FILL OUT:
You will enter your name, address, Social Security Number, and filing status on the form. Then just enter the amount of benefits reported to you in January on Form 1099-SSA on Line 14a of Form 1040A or Line 20a of Form 1040. If you don’t have Form 1099-SSA, you can estimate your Social Security benefits by taking the monthly amount you received last year and multiplying it by the number of months you received a check. If you need to include wage earnings to reach the $3,000 qualifying level, enter that amount on Line 7 of Form 1040A or 1040.  In addition, you should write the words “Stimulus Payment” at the top of the 1040A or 1040.
 
IS THE STIMULUS PAYMENT TAXABLE NEXT YEAR?
No!
 
WILL THIS PAYMENT AFFECT THE AMOUNT OF SSA BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE?
No!

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY PAYMENT?
The IRS will begin mailing checks in early May.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
In late March 2008, the IRS will mail a packet of information to recipients of Social Security benefits who did not file a tax return last year. The packet will contain guidance to help you claim the stimulus payment. If you need information in the interim, you can visit the IRS web site at www.IRS.gov.

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#318 From: "Greg Bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:42 pm
Subject: Scholarships for Latin American English Language Program at GA State University - for English language learners 		greg_bautista@...
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If you know anyone who might be interested, please share this information with her/him.  Link to website is: http://www.gsu.edu/es/espanol/26806.html.,
 
IMPORTANT:  The applicant should not be someone who is already totally fluent in English.  This is a scholarship for someone who wants to improve his or her English skills, prior to undergraduate enrollment.

 The deadline for applications is April 1st.
 
 

 
THE LATIN AMERICAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDY SCHOLARSHIP AT GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY 
 
The Center for Latin American and Latino/a Studies has coordinated a scholarship program for English language study in the Intensive English Program at Georgia State University.  The purpose of the scholarship is to support a student who would like to improve his/her English skills prior to applying to Georgia State University for undergraduate study.
The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Georgia State University offers non-credit English language courses designed to prepare non-native speakers of English for academic study at American colleges or universities.  For more information about the IEP, go to www.gsu.edu/iep.
 
The student who receives this scholarship may choose to receive either: part-time tuition for two semesters (9 hours per semester), or full-time (18 hours) tuition for one semester (fall, spring, or summer) in 2007-08 in the Intensive English Program.  Scholarships cover tuition only; the recipient is responsible for GSU student fees and textbooks.   
Scholarship application materials are available at the Office of Latino Services and Outreach. You may contact Margarita Muñoz at (404) 413-2046 or mmunoz@... or visit our website www.gsu.edu/es/espanol for more information.
 
Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  An application for the Latin American Language Study Award in the Intensive English Program is not an application to Georgia State University.
 

 
 

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#317 From: "Greg Bautista" <bautistag@...>
Date: Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:11 pm
Subject: How Lead Affects Our Community - Lunch & Learn Workshop 		gjb25atl
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WellCare of Georgia is please to sponsor, in collaboration with Dr. Anil T. Mangla, Georgia Department of Human Resources, Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs, How Lead Affects Our Community, a lunch and learn workshop.  The workshop will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2008 in the 3rd floor of Peach State Bank and Trust, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 at 11:30 a.m.

The intention of the Workshop is to educate community leaders as well as professionals who interact on a daily basis with families living in poverty, pregnant women, parents and children about the danger of Lead poisoning especially in Latino/Hispanic children.

If you are interested in attending please send the following information before Monday, April 7, 2008 via fax (813-283-3396) or email silvia.rodriguez@...:

  • Name
  • Organization Name
  • Address
  • Telephone Number
  • Fax
  • Email

 

Please feel free to forward this information to others that you think they can benefit from this workshop. RSVP is necessary since space is limited and lunch will be provided.

 

Thank you very much for your time and please take in consideration the importance of this information for our Hall County residents.  Together we can make a difference!!

 

Sincerely,

 

Silvia M. Rodriguez

WellCare of Georgia, Inc.

Member Outreach Coordinator

329 Oak Street, Suite 202

Gainesville, GA 30501

Tel: 770-532-6334 x3565

Cell: 770-286-4176

Fax: 813-283-3396

Email: silvia.rodriguez@...

 

 

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#316 From: "Greg Bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:51 pm
Subject: Free Citizenship Toolkit 		greg_bautista@...
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USCIS TO OFFER FREE COPIES OF THE CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP TOOLKIT TO
ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE IMMIGRANTS

WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, (USCIS) announced
today that it is offering free copies of the Civics and Citizenship Toolkit
to organizations that serve, or that are interested in serving, immigrants.
The Toolkit includes immigration and civics publications, handbooks,
multimedia tools and guidance on how to use these products to help legal
permanent residents integrate into their local communities and American
society.

Adult educators and volunteers who work with immigrants may use the
publications, videos and curriculum in the Toolkit to teach American
history, civics and citizenship in a classroom setting.  Immigrants may also
use the Toolkit as a self-study resource to learn more about the United
States and prepare for the naturalization process. 

More than 4,000 public libraries have already added the Toolkit to their
collections.  Recognizing that the Toolkit can be equally useful to other
community and faith-based organizations, local government agencies,
community colleges, schools and other groups that work with immigrants,
USCIS has expanded registration to all immigrant-serving organizations in
the United States.

Because there are limited copies, organizations must reserve their copy on a
first-come, first served basis through the web at:
http://www.citizenshiptoolkit.gov.  Registration for the free copy is
limited to organizations that serve or plan to serve immigrants only.
Additional copies are available for purchase through the Government Printing
Office at http://bookstore.gpo.gov or by calling 1-866-512-1800. 

Products and publications included in the Toolkit include:
  .Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants - contains basic
information to help immigrants settle into everyday life in the United
States;
  .Civics Flash Cards - features sample U.S. history and government
questions and answers;
  .Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons - study booklet with
an audio CD that includes short lessons based on the sample U.S. history and
civics questions on the current naturalization test; 
  .The Citizen's Almanac - includes information on the history behind many
of America's most patriotic anthems and symbols and the creation of our most
important founding documents;
  .Pocket size version of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution
of the United States;
  .A Promise of Freedom: An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for
Immigrants DVD; and
  Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process FlashR
presentation.

The Toolkit is an initiative of the Task Force on New Americans, a federal
partnership created to strengthen the efforts of federal, state, and local
agencies in providing immigrants the information they need to embrace the
common core of American civic culture, learn English, and fully become
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#315 From: "Greg Bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:33 pm
Subject: Reminder for March 2008 meeting of Hispanic Committee of Gainesville Hall County 		greg_bautista@...
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TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2008    ~    4-5PM

Please see attached. 

SAVE THE DATE!

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE MARCH 2008 MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HISPANIC COMMITTEE, INC.

When: TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2008    ~    4-5PM

Where: Library AV Room at Gainesville State College

RSVP: greg@... or 770-235-6358
Please RSVP so that we can plan accordingly
to ensure adequate spacing, chairs, tables, etc.

AGENDA:
  Several important items will be covered including
  follow-up from the recent 2008 planning meeting
  We will send additional reminders and the agenda
  in the next coming weeks.

Hispanic Committee, Inc.
PO Box 6594 ~ Gainesville, GA  30504
www.EsLaHora.com


MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to establish a bridge between the Hispanic and non-Hispanic community, to maintain a two-lane road that effectively communicates our concerns and opinions, provides direction in finding solutions to social, economic and political issues, and transports the will of the people to achieve clearly-defined objectives through active representation.


   Our Programs and Services:

 = We promote education, awareness and understanding
 = We provide advocacy around issues affecting the well-being of immigrant families
 = We promote leadership development through training for rising young leaders
 = We promote civic responsibility by promoting the strategies such as
    education, promoting naturalization (Citizenship) and voter registration

 

Directions to the meeting location:
Take Interstate 85 North to Interstate 985 to Exit 16.  Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and stay in the right lane.  Turn right at the third traffic light onto Mathis Drive.  Continue past the pond on your right, and past the tennis courts on your left.  Park in front of the tennis courts.  The library is the building directly across the street from the tennis courts. 
 
The physical address for Gainesville State College is 3820 Mundy Mill Road (Highway 53), Oakwood, Georgia 30566, and is easily accessible from I-985 and many secondary roads.
 

 


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#314 From: "Greg Bautista" <bautistag@...>
Date: Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:53 pm
Subject: Cultural Crossroads Concert in Gainesville 		gjb25atl
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CULTURAL CROSSROADS CONCERT 
 
Featuring: Corinne Oviedo and the Angelic Voices of St. John Baptist Church
Presented by The Gainesville Multicultural Committee and The Arts Council Inc
Tickets are $10.00 each and can be purchased by calling the Arts Council or at the door, 770-534-2787. 
 
March 15, 2008 8:00 pm
Arts Council Complex at 201 Green Street (old Methodist Church) 
 
 
 
Corinne Oviedo entertains with ballads, blues, boleros, bossa nova, disco, gospel, hip hop, jazz and other popular musical forms.

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#313 From: "Greg Bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:54 pm
Subject: corrected date - March 2008 meeting of the Hispanic Committee - Gainesville / Hall County 		greg_bautista@...
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TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2008    ~    4-5PM
Please forgive any confusion with the incorrect date which was sent yesterday.  -Greg Bautista

 

Please see attached. 

SAVE THE DATE!

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE MARCH 2008 MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HISPANIC COMMITTEE, INC.

When: TUESDAY MARCH 4, 2008    ~    4-5PM

Where: Location to be announced shortly

RSVP: greg@... or 770-235-6358
Please RSVP so that we can plan accordingly
to ensure adequate spacing, chairs, tables, etc.

AGENDA:
  Several important items will be covered including
  follow-up from the recent 2008 planning meeting
  We will send additional reminders and the agenda
  in the next coming weeks.

Hispanic Committee, Inc.
PO Box 6594 ~ Gainesville, GA  30504
www.EsLaHora.com


MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to establish a bridge between the Hispanic and non-Hispanic community, to maintain a two-lane road that effectively communicates our concerns and opinions, provides direction in finding solutions to social, economic and political issues, and transports the will of the people to achieve clearly-defined objectives through active representation.


   Our Programs and Services:

 = We promote education, awareness and understanding
 = We provide advocacy around issues affecting the well-being of immigrant families
 = We promote leadership development through training for rising young leaders
 = We promote civic responsibility by promoting the strategies such as
    education, promoting naturalization (Citizenship) and voter registration

 

 

 


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#312 From: "greg_bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:06 am
Subject: mark your calendars for March 2008 Hispanic Committee meeting 		greg_bautista@...
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Please see attached. 

SAVE THE DATE!

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE MARCH 2008 MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HISPANIC COMMITTEE, INC.

When: Tuesday, March 3, 2008  .... 4pm – 5pm

Where: Location to be announced shortly

RSVP: greg@... or 770-235-6358
Please RSVP so that we can plan accordingly
to ensure adequate spacing, chairs, tables, etc.

AGENDA: Several important items will be covered including
  follow-up from the recent 2008 planning meeting
  We will send additional reminders and the agenda
  in the next coming weeks.

Hispanic Committee, Inc.
PO Box 6594 ~ Gainesville, GA  30504
www.EsLaHora.com


MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to establish a bridge between the Hispanic and non-Hispanic community, to maintain a two-lane road that effectively communicates our concerns and opinions, provides direction in finding solutions to social, economic and political issues, and transports the will of the people to achieve clearly-defined objectives through active representation.


   Our Programs and Services:

 = We promote education, awareness and understanding
 = We provide advocacy around issues affecting the well-being of immigrant families
 = We promote leadership development through training for rising young leaders
 = We promote civic responsibility by promoting the strategies such as
    education, promoting naturalization (Citizenship) and voter registration

 

 

 

 

 

 


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#311 From: "Greg Bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Mon Feb 4, 2008 3:12 pm
Subject: GALEO Institute for Leadership now accepting applications 		greg_bautista@...
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The Georgia Association of Latino Elected Leaders and The GALEO Latino Community Development Fund have begun to accept applications for the GALEO Institute for Leadership, Spring 2008.

 

  • The institute focuses on leadership development of the Latino community across our state and is in partnership with the University of Georgia's Fanning Institute to expand and develop joint efforts for the Community Leadership Program.
  • the seminars are open to all persons regardless of racial or ethnic background.  Diverse participants are encouraged to apply.  The leadership sessions are more beneficial to all when the group represents a wide ethnic diversity.
  • For information and applications at http://www.galeo.org/institute4leadership.php

 

 

A SERIES OF SESSIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN GAINESVILLE

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HISPANIC COMMITTEE, INC

 

GAINESVILLE SEMINAR DATES:

March 1st, March 15th, March 29th, April 12th and April 26th
•
Graduation date for Gainesville: Saturday, May 17th 2008
All dates in GAINESVILLE are scheduled for Saturdays, 9:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Note:  If the Gainesville schedule of seminar dates is not convenient for you, please visit the GALEO web site at the link shown above to check the schedule of training dates for other program cycles including other counties. 

 

 

For more information or to download a registration form, please visit ....

http://www.galeo.org/institute4leadership.php

 

 

 


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#310 From: "greg_bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Sun Feb 3, 2008 8:31 pm
Subject: Leadership Hall County: African-Americans, Latinos Encouraged to Apply 		greg_bautista@...
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Hispanic Committee Strongly Encourages African-Americans and Latinos to Apply for Leadership Hall County Program
March 15 deadline for nominations is fast approaching
 
Within the next few short weeks, the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is expected to begin accepting nominations for candidates in the 2008-2009 Class of Leadership Hall County.  Each year, the formal deadline for nominations is March 15th.  The Hispanic Committee of Gainesville / Hall County is encouraging qualified rising Latino and African-American leaders to apply to participate in the program.
 
Between 1997 and 2001, less than 4 Latinos and African-Americans were admitted to the Leadership Hall County program out of a total of more than 100 participants during that 5-year period.  This was 3 percent of the total enrollment despite the fact that Latinos and African-Americans combined account for more than 50% of the population of the City of Gainesville, according to the 2000 Census.
 
Thanks to the work of the Hispanic Committee and dozens of local residents and business owners, current enrollment in this prestigious program is much more reflective of the actual population of Gainesville/ Hall County.  The 2008 class of Leadership Hall County makred a truly historic moment for our local Latino community because a total of FIVE Latinos were chosen to participate in the program, along with 31 other highly-qualified community leaders.  All five of these excellent Latino community leaders are directly connected to the board of directors of the Hispanic Committee, Inc., including current board members Haydee de la Fuente Anderson, Elida Lopez, Johnnie Mejia and Yahnia Rodriguez in addition to Sonia Magana, a past board member and officer.
 
Last year, the Hispanic Committee conducted a massive outreach campaign among Latinos and African-Americans to encourage qualified candidates to apply for the program.  Members consider the campaign to be a success, but not enough.  Today, Latinos and African-Americans account for a bigger-than-ever percentage of program participants, but the Hispanic Committee doesn't want to stop there.
 
According to the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, the purpose of Leadership Hall County is “to develop leadership skills and knowledge of the community through a series of one-day sessions, September through May.  Topics covered include arts and education, health, city and state governments, social services and economic/leadership development.”  The program is action-packed, extremely interesting and very informative.  Participants develop useful contacts with other rising community leaders.
 
In the past the program has included hands-on biological testing of water samples drawn by boat on Lake Lanier, a tour of the city and county school systems, a behind-the-scenes tour of a poultry processing plant, a tour of the wastewater treatment facility at Flat Creek and Buford Dam, the Elachee Nature Science Center, a close look at the needs of local nonprofit agencies, the judicial system (including a tour of the Hall County jail and the courthouse), a hands-on introduction to local city and county government, plus a trip to the State Capitol during the legislative session for an orientation to our state’s law-making system and a photo with the Governor.
 
The Leadership Hall County program provides a learning experience for existing and emerging leaders of the Greater Hall area.  Participants include a cross-section of individuals, primarily between the ages of 25 and 40. Participants must be at least 25 years old and a resident of Hall County.
 
Tuition fees for the program do apply but financial aid is often be available.  Fees are used to provide honorariums for speakers, transportation, meals, social activities and administrative costs.  Because scholarships are usually available, interested candidates should NOT be deterred from applying due to financial limitations.
 
Individuals must be nominated by March 15th for the 2008-2009 program.  Once nominated, the individual will be asked to complete a detailed application.  All applicants are reviewed by a selection committee and final participants are selected from all applicants submitted.
 
To make a nomination for Leadership Hall County, complete the information requested below and fax or mail that information by March 15, 2008 to the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.
 
Leadership Hall County
Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 374
Gainesville, GA  30503
 
To send by Fax: (770) 535-8419
 
INFORMATION ABOUT THE
PERSON BEING NOMINATED
Nominee Name: 
Business:  
Position / Title:  
Business Address:  
Business Phone:
Business Fax:  
Email Address:  
Home Address:  
Home Phone:  
 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PERSON
WHO IS NOMINATING YOU:
Nominated By:  
Business:  
Address:  
Phone:  
Email:  
 
 
 

 

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#309 From: "Greg Bautista" <bautistag@...>
Date: Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:47 pm
Subject: historic new film to be unveiled on World AIDS day - just 2 days from now 		gjb25atl
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Hi - Earlier this week I  got a chance to see this film and I was TREMENDOUSLY impress by it.  I am convinced it will win several awards at international film festivals.  You will see many familiar LOCAL faces in the film, including:
  • Dr. David Malebranche of Emory School of Medicine , speaking as an expert on the impact of HIV locally in metro Atlanta.  There is also a scene with Dr. Malebranche is doing a patient examination with an HIV-positive African-American man. 
  • Dr. Bill Jenkins of Morehouse College
  • Anthony Antoine (AIDS activist and musician)
  • Craig Washington of Positive Impact - HIV POSITIVE STORY
  • Nyrobi Moss of Sister Love Inc.
  • Apostle Dr. Yaqar of the Alpha/Omega AIDS Foundation in Tucker
  • Minister Brenda Hutchinson
  • Rev. Timothy McDonald of First Iconium Baptist Church
  • David Whiters LMSW, NCAC II, Executive Director of Recovery Consultants of Atlanta, Inc.
  • DeeDee Chamblee, Director of LaGender, a non-profit organization advocating for the interests of our transgendered community
  • and several local African-American residents who are HIV POSITIVE SUCCESS STORIES living and empowered with HIV
I look forward to seeing you there !
 
 
What:    Free public screening of "The AIDS Chronicles: Here to Represent"
When:   Saturday, December 1, 2007 (4:30 pm to 7:15 pm)
Where:  Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in the "Miracle Hall" building            
   
4:30 pm        Doors open for the general public
                    light background music as guests are seated -- with refreshments and fruit punch
5:00 pm        Comments from the executive directors of each organization
5:15 pm        Film screening begins  ( 90 minutes )
6:45 pm        Audience feedback survey administered by Morehouse School of Medicine
                    followed by a brief Q&A with the film's creator, Bailey Barash
7:15 pm        End of program 
 
Directions to Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church:  Traveling North, take I-85 North to exit #99 (Jimmy Carter Blvd.) Turn Left over the bridge travel about 3 miles. Continue on Jimmy Carter Blvd.  Shortly after you pass Buford Highway, you will go under a bridge (a bridge for the train).  Immediately past this bridge, turn right onto "West Peachtree Street."  The street name is abbreviated on the sign as "West P'Tree Street."  Proceed to the second stop sign (Hunter Street) and turn left.  Miracle Hall will be at your immediate right.  http://www.hopewellmissionarybaptist.org/
 
Note: The "Miracle Hall" building is located at the corner of West Peachtree Street and Hunter Street in Norcross.  There is a driveway descending from Hunter Street down to the main parking lot of the large church complex, and then past the main parking lot you can see the beautiful main sanctuary.  Do not go down to the main parking lot, because there are several more convenient parking options outside of "Miracle Hall" including on Hunter Street and also on West Peachtree Street. 
 
My cell phone number is 770-235-6358 in case you need to reach me for any reason whatsoever.  Please feel free to call.
          

 

Greg Bautista, Outreach Manager

AIDGwinnett

3075 Breckinridge Blvd., Suite 415
Duluth, Georgia 30096

Providing HIV Prevention Education, Client Services,
Volunteer Programs and Advocacy to:
Gwinnett - Rockdale - Newton

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www.aidgwinnett.org

 

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#308 From: "Greg Bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:19 pm
Subject: New Documentary Film About AIDS in Atlanta 		greg_bautista@...
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World AIDS Day 2007:
SEE HISTORIC NEW DOCUMENTARY FILM

 

WHAT___  
Free public screening of "The AIDS Chronicles: Here to Represent", an extraordinary new documentary film on the impact of HIV in Atlanta's African-American community
 
WHEN___  
Saturday, December 1, 2007
(WORLD AIDS DAY)
from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
 
WHERE___  
Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Miracle Hall
182 Hunter Street, Norcross, GA
 

World AIDS Day 2007 will take place on Saturday, December 1st. In observance of this event, AIDGwinnett is hosting a free public screening of an extraordinary new documentary film about the impact of HIV/AIDS in Atlanta's African-American community. In The AIDS Chronicles: Here to Represent, director Bailey Barash offers a moving and poignant look at the reality of HIV in one of America's hardest-hit cities.

Through a series of individual stories produced from material gathered over the last four years, The AIDS Chronicles opens a window into the lives of Atlanta's African American community and reveals how the thoughts and actions of African Americans are affected by the presence of AIDS.

AIDGwinnett is collaborating with several organizations in hosting this screening including:

  • Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church
  • The East Metro Health District
  • The Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (G-CAPP)
  • Georgia Parents for Responsible Health Education (GPRHE)

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that rates of Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are increasing in the US. (2006 Annual National STD Surveillance Report, 11/13/07).

Two days later, the Washington Blade reported that the CDC will soon issue updated new statistics of the total number of annual HIV infections, based on interviews with confidential, unnamed sources at the CDC. According to the Washington Blade, these new statistics are expected to show "that up to 50% more Americans are being infected with HIV annually than the government previously reported."

"According to AIDS advocacy groups familiar with the CDC, middle level officials at the disease prevention agency have quietly confided in colleagues in professional and scientific circles that the number of new HIV infections now appears to be as high as 58,000 to 63,000 cases in the most recent 12-month period," a dramatic and alarming increase in contrast with the current annual estimate of 40,000 new infections.

The free public screening of The AIDS Chronicles will begin at 4:30 pm with a brief reception which is open to the general public. The reception will be followed by a press conference including comments from each organization and highlights of the most recent HIV/AIDS epidemiological data for the State of Georgia and the East Metro Health District.

"Georgia currently ranks eighth in the United States for AIDS cases and number one for cases of syphilis infection," explained Larry Lehman, Executive Director of AIDGwinnett. "It is unacceptable that young adults and African-Americans account for a disproportionately high percentage of these new infections. AIDGwinnett is pleased to collaborate with such caring organizations and we hope to continue working together to promote greater awareness of this epidemic and of the importance of comprehensive health education at all levels."

Sue Briss, Executive Director of Georgia Parents for Responsible Health Education, also spoke recently about the urgency of promoting greater prevention and awareness among Georgia's young adults. "GPRHE supports the instruction of comprehensive sexuality education in our schools. This model is supported by pediatricians, school nurses, public health professionals and is medically accurate and age appropriate. Properly trained teachers of comprehensive sex education discuss with our teens the importance of delaying sex and instruct them in the use of birth control and the correct and consistent use of latex condoms as a method of reducing the risk of HIV/AIDS, other STDs and unintended pregnancies."

This free public screening will take place Saturday, December 1, 2007, at 4:30 pm at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in the Miracle Hall building, 182 Hunter Street, Norcross, GA. For more information please contact Greg Bautista (AIDGwinnett Outreach Manager) at 678-990-6421.

For a map to Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, please click here.

Funding for the production of this film and for free public screenings is provided by grants from the City of Atlanta, DeKalb County, Alternate ROOTS and Johnson and Johnson/The Society for the Arts in Healthcare.

AIDGwinnett was founded in 1990 and provides HIV prevention education, client services, volunteer programs and advocacy to Gwinnett, Rockdale and Newton Counties. For more information about AIDGwinnett please visit our web site at www.AIDGwinnett.org or call 770-962-8396.



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#307 From: "Greg Bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:09 pm
Subject: Announcing Scholarships for Nonprofit Leaders 		greg_bautista@...
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Announcing Scholarships for Nonprofit Leaders

 

The Harvard Business School Club of Atlanta (HBSCA) is pleased to announce plans to award up to six scholarships to attend Executive Education Programs in the Social Enterprise Initiative (SEI) at Harvard Business School in Boston.  The SEI was created to respond to the growing nonprofit sector and its complex relationships with the wider business world. 

 

The two courses offered are Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations (PMNO) on June 16 to 19, 2008 and Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management (SPNM) on July 13 to 19, 2008.  The PMNO program is structured to help conceptualize and design the systems and processes necessary to measure and achieve desired performance.  The SPNM course focuses on understanding core management concepts, applying these concepts strategically, and implementing change within the organization.  Additional course information is available at www.exed.hbs.edu.   

 

Scholarship winners will be selected by February 2008, and will be honored at a dinner hosted by the HBCSA in Spring 2008.  A maximum of one scholarship may be awarded per applying organization, and an applicant may apply for a scholarship to only one of the courses.

 

Criteria for selection by the Harvard Business School Club of Atlanta include:

1.      The applicant must work for a nonprofit organization that serves the community-at-large, as opposed to a member-serving organization such as an industry or trade association. 

2.      The applicant must be the chief executive officer, executive director, or other highly ranked official, who has a knowledgeable perspective of and substantial responsibility for strategic planning, operations, organizational advancement, or development. 

3.      The organization must have a demonstrated and broad impact on the community, an experienced management team, a need to improve its skills and opportunities, and the commitment to take advantage of the experience offered at Harvard.   

4.      The individual must have a desire to improve his/her personal skills and performance, be capable of performing well in a rigorous classroom environment, and meet the criteria for acceptance by Harvard Business School's Executive Education Program.

5.      The organization should be no smaller than 10 and no larger than 200 employees, and it should have substantial operations in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.

 

Each applicant must mail an application package by December 1, 2007 to Beth Miller at the address below.  Please do not send the application to Harvard Business School.  The package should include:

1.      HBS SEI Executive Education application available at https://www.hbs-atlanta.org/scholarships.html. Please also email a copy to Beth Miller. 

2.      Applicant's resume

3.      Letter of support from the Board Chair or comparable senior official

4.      An organization brochure

5.      An organization financial statement

 

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CLUB OF ATLANTA

VP-Scholarships: Beth Miller, 5579B Chamblee Dunwoody Rd #493, Atlanta, GA 30338
Tel 678-579-9191  Fax 770-234-6827  Email bmiller@...

VP-Elect: Ashley Bowling, Tel 404-702-0026  Email ashley.bowling@...

Club Administrator: Tami Brodie, Tel 770-433-4137  Email  info@...   

Website www.hbs-atlanta.org

 

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#306 From: "Greg Bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Tue Oct 9, 2007 7:34 pm
Subject: National Latino AIDS Awareness Day in Atlanta 		greg_bautista@...
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NATIONAL LATINO AIDS AWARENESS DAY
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day will take place on Monday, October 15, 2007, at the end of Hispanic Heritage Month.
In observance of this event, volunteers from AIDGwinnett and Unidos por Un Deseo will be collaborating to conduct HIV
testing outreach at three local gay Latin nightclubs to promote the importance of HIV testing and to educate clients about
safer sex options including risk reduction and correct condom usage. Outreach will take place Thursday, October 11
through Saturday, October 13 at a different location every night. See flyer attached for more complete details.

In addition, on the day of this national observance (Monday, October 15, 2007) AIDGwinnett will provide free HIV testing
for the general public at its offices on Breckinridge Boulevard in Duluth. For more information please contact Greg Bautista
at 678-990-6421 or visit www.aidgwinnett.org

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
For over 25 years, Latino communities throughout the U.S. have struggled to overcome the spread of HIV from destroying
the livelihood of our culture. Currently, Latinos comprise 14% of the U.S. population, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin
Islands but, account for 20% (78,901) of all those living with AIDS. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), as of 2005, 77,125 Hispanic/Latinos have died of AIDS. AIDS continues to challenge the extended
Hispanic/Latino family and the spirituality of our communities to fight for our rights and needs in order to effectively
confront difficult issues that work against us and facilitate the spread of HIV. The need to find new reservoirs of
compassion, to increase our political voices and to confront many difficult issues that have been deemed unmentionable for
generations, such as drug use and sexuality, is amplified.

October 15th culminates the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and marks the first day of what has become an annual
observance in our fight against AIDS: National Hispanic/Latino AIDS Awareness Day.

ABOUT "UNIDOS POR UN DESEO"
Last year, volunteers from Atlanta's Latino community joined forces to support the annual Atlanta AIDS Walk and formed a
team of fundraisers, called "Unidos por un Deseo." The team is led by Emmanuel Gonzalez and seeks to raise more than
$1,500 this year in donations from individuals at numerous special events, local gay bars, nightclubs and other locations.
The team is comprised of more than thirty members and has assisted with HIV testing outreach at Latino gay bars on several
occasions in the past. For more information about this group, visit http://www.myspace.com/unidosporundeseo

In addition, please note the following helpful phone numbers in case you need to obtain services outside of our area.


Georgia HIV/AIDS Information Line (for other HIV testing sites throughout Georgia):
                     ........................................   404-870-7775

For other HIV testing sites throughout the United States
                     ........................................   www.HIVtest.org OR 1-800-232-4636

AIDGwinnett was founded in 1990 and provides HIV prevention education, client services, volunteer programs and
advocacy to Gwinnett, Rockdale and Newton Counties. For more information about AIDGwinnett please visit our web site
at www.aidgwinnett.org

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#305 From: "Greg Bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Tue Oct 9, 2007 3:19 pm
Subject: Health Fair in Gainesville October 13th 		greg_bautista@...
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Latino Community Health Fair
in Gainesville, GA: Poultry Capital of the World
Saturday, October 13, 2007 
 

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MORE THAN 800 ATTENDEES EXPECTED !
 
All the members of the board of directors of the Hispanic Committee, Inc., are truly honored and excited to announce several major details for an upcoming event titled "Música, Salud y Diversión: Aprendiendo Antes de Una Crisis" (Communicating Before a Crisis: Music, Health and Fun).
 
This event is being sponsored by District 2 Public Health in collaboration with the Hispanic Committee, Inc., a non-profit organization.
 
"Música, Salud y Diversión: Aprendiendo Antes de Una Crisis" will take place Saturday, October 13, 2007, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the large arena of the Georgia Mountains Center in beautiful Gainesville, Georgia.
 
In 2004 the Hispanic Committee implemented this health fair concept in collaboration with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals with the goal of providing education about heart disease, lipids and diabetes. Our past experience with this event was truly a huge success. More than 700 local residents participated including approximately 90% Latinos and 10% African-Americans.
 
We provided an extensive array of services, and now we are planning for a bigger success. 
 
Services will include: 
  • understanding severe weather warnings and alerts
  • weather emergency tips including tornadoes, hurricane, winter storm, thunderstorm and flood
  • pandemic flu tips and steps to take
  • correct techniques for hand washing and personal hygiene
  • concurrent breakout sessions facilitated by local physicians
  • breast exams behind closed doors
  • DRE for prostate cancer check behind closed doors
  • HIV rapid testing
  • blood cholesterol screenings
  • blood glucose screenings
  • blood pressure screenings
  • skin cancer screenings
  • lung capacity screenings
  • vision screenings
  • glaucoma screenings
  • hearing tests
  • foot checks
  • screenings for tuberculosis
  • BMI (body mass index) for obesity
  • injury prevention tips for workers (lifting heavy items, goggles, face mask, etc)
  • bicycle / skateboard safety skills (helmet, road safety, etc.)
  • child car seat demonstrations
  • basic CPR and first aid info
  • dental education (correct flossing / brushing techniques)
  • nutritional literacy (reading food labels, proper diet, reducing fat)
  • traffic safety education
  • how to conduct a breast self-exam
  • fire prevention tips and safety
  • traditional clowns, balloons and moonwalk for the kids
  • the Mexican Folkloric Ballet


This large community health fair event can help your organization reach its outreach goals with underserved populations.  Participation in this event is absolutely free to non-profit organizations and medical care providers such as clinics and health departments.

RESOURCES FOR THIS EVENT:

For more information, please contact:
 
Greg Bautista
Secretary, Hispanic Committee
Tel. (770) 235-6358
greg@...  
 
Registered agencies and vendors include:

  • Amerigroup Healthcare
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County
  • Child Care Resources and Referral Agency of Northeast Georgia
  • Consumer Credit Counseling Service
  • Disability Resource Center
  • Gainesville / Hall County Community Service Center
  • Georgia Families
  • Georgia Legal Services Program
  • Girl Scouts of Northeast Georgia
  • Good News Dental Clinic
  • Hall County Health Department
  • Health Access Initiative
  • Neighborhood Healthcare (Antonio Rios, MD)
  • North Georgia AIDS Alliance
  • Primerica
  • Rape Response
  • Right from the Start Medicaid Outreach Project / DFCS
  • SAFE KIDS Coalition for Child Injury Prevention
  • Silver & Archibald, LLC
  • United Way of Hall County, Inc
  • University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Radon Awareness Program
  • US Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights
  • WellCare of Georgia

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#304 From: "Greg Bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Tue Oct 9, 2007 3:11 pm
Subject: National AIDS Fund Request for Funding Proposals 		greg_bautista@...
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Southern REACH: Building Community-Based Capacity to Address HIV/AIDS in the South

National AIDS Fund Request for Proposals
September 2007

The National AIDS Fund, with support from the Ford Foundation and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, is pleased to announce a new grantmaking initiative entitled Southern REACH (Regional Expansion of Access and Capacity to Address HIV/AIDS). In its first year, Southern REACH will provide over $1.3 million in grant resources to community-based organizations (CBOs) in nine southern states to broaden and strengthen community capacity to address HIV/AIDS among marginalized, at-risk, and underserved populations. This will be achieved through investments in the operations and programming of strategically positioned CBOs that have the demonstrated ability to reach priority populations with HIV prevention and care services or to lead policy and advocacy efforts that will impact priority populations. CBOs in Alabama, Arkansas, Northern Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee will be eligible in this first grant round.

 

http://www.aidsfund.org/naf/grantannouncements/display.cfm?contentid=457

 

 

 


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#303 From: "Greg Bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Wed Sep 5, 2007 2:06 pm
Subject: Health Fair in Gainesville October 13th - Communicating Before a Crisis: Music, Health and Fun 		greg_bautista@...
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Dear friends and colleagues:
 
We are honored and excited to announce several major details for an upcoming event titled Música, Salud y Diversión: Aprendiendo Antes de Una Crisis (Communicating Before a Crisis: Music, Health and Fun). This event is being sponsored by District 2 Public Health in collaboration with the Hispanic Committee, Inc., a non-profit organization.
 
Música, Salud y Diversión will take place Saturday, October 13, 2007, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the large arena of the Georgia Mountains Center. (Please note that this is a change from our original date.)
 
In 2004 the Hispanic Committee implemented this health fair concept in collaboration with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals with the goal of providing education about heart disease, lipids and diabetes. Our past experience with this event was truly a huge success. More than 700 local residents participated including approximately 90% Latinos and 10% African-Americans.
 
We provided an extensive array of services, and now we are planning for a bigger success -- hopefully with your support!
 
  • understanding severe weather warnings and alerts
  • weather emergency tips including tornadoes, hurricane, winter storm, thunderstorm and flood
  • pandemic flu tips and steps to take
  • correct techniques for hand washing and personal hygiene
  • concurrent breakout sessions facilitated by local physicians
  • breast exams behind closed doors
  • DRE for prostate cancer check behind closed doors
  • HIV rapid testing (results 20 mins)
  • blood cholesterol screenings
  • blood glucose screenings
  • blood pressure screenings
  • skin cancer screenings
  • lung capacity screenings
  • vision screenings
  • glaucoma screenings
  • hearing tests
  • foot checks
  • screenings for tuberculosis
  • BMI (body mass index) for obesity
  • injury prevention tips for workers (lifting heavy items, goggles, face mask, etc)
  • bicycle / skateboard safety skills
  • (helmet, road safety, etc.)
  • child car seat demonstrations
  • basic CPR and first aid info
  • dental education
  • (correct flossing / brushing techniques)
  • nutritional literacy
  • (reading food labels, proper diet, reducing fat)
  • traffic safety education
  • how to conduct a breast self-exam
  • fire prevention tips and safety
  • traditional clowns, balloons and moonwalk for the kids
  • the Mexican Folkloric Ballet
We would like to invite your participation in three ways: 1) Information Table; 2) Presentation; and 3) Health Screenings.  If at all possible, we ask that you provide information in English and Spanish.
 
This large community health fair event can help your organization reach its outreach goals with underserved populations.  Participation in this event is absolutely free to non-profit organizations and medical care providers such as clinics and health departments. For more information, please contact:
 
Lana Fuentes-Krummen
Co-Chair, Health Fair Planning
Tel. (770) 534-3337 ext. 201
Lfuentes@...
 
Greg Bautista
Secretary, Hispanic Committee
Tel. (770) 235-6358
greg@...
 
Mark Palen,
Director of Emergency Preparedness,
District 2 Public Health
Tel. (770) 535-5743

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#302 From: "Greg Bautista" <greg_bautista@...>
Date: Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:09 pm
Subject: Hispanic Committee elects new officers 		greg_bautista@...
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HISPANIC COMMITTEE ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
The Hispanic Committee of Gainesville/ Hall County recently conducted an election of new officers for the 2007/2008 year and announced several exciting plans for community educational programs, voter registration and support for local families.

At the August 2007 meeting of the board of directors of the Hispanic Committee, the following five officers were elected to serve as leaders of this important non-profit community organization.

â–ª President:  Louis Enrique Negrón (Coordinator of the Office of Hispanic
Outreach and Development at Gainesville State College)
â–ª Vice-President: David S. Kennedy (Attorney at Law with Corso & Kennedy LLP)
â–ª Secretary: Greg Bautista (President of Return Consulting Group)
â–ª Treasurer: Yahnia T. Rodriguez (Vice President, Corporate Banking, Regions Bank)
â–ª Parliamentarian: Elida Lopez (Independent Marketing Consultant)

Louis Enrique Negrón led the August meeting of the board of directors with a review of several important upcoming community programs sponsored by the Hispanic Committee including a health fair to be conducted on Saturday, October 13, 2007, at the Georgia Mountains Center.  In addition, the Latin Students Association at Gainesville State College is planning a "Hispanic Celebration Event" for Friday October 12, 2007, as part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, and the LSA has asked the Hispanic Committee to assist with this celebration.  The Hispanic Committee has always been proud to support the Latin Students Association in the past, and the board of directors is excited and honored to help with this upcoming special event.

Currently, the Hispanic Committee is also assisting with implementation of a Community Leadership Program in Hall County, which is led and sponsored by the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO). 

The Hispanic Committee is also very proud to help support the 2008 Georgia Latino Vote campaign (which is already in full motion) by providing educational information on voter registration and U.S. naturalization at the official web site of the Hispanic Committee: www.EsLaHora.com.

In addition to the above-named officers, the board of directors of the Hispanic Committee also includes (in alphabetical order): Haydée de la Fuente Anderson (Publisher, Mexico Lindo Newspaper); Doris Chavez (Diamond Mortgage and Investments); Arturo Corso (Attorney at Law, Corso & Kennedy LLP); Carolina Darbisi (Gainesville Campaign Community Coordinator, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, El Puente/G-CAPP); Lana Fuentes-Krummen (Director, Gainesville Community Outreach Center, Catholic Charities); and Johnnie Mejía (Branch Manager, Banco Familiar Branch, Gainesville Bank & Trust).

Any persons who are interested in becoming a member of the Hispanic Committee are encouraged to contact the Secretary, Greg Bautista at 770-235-6358 or by email (greg@... ).  The next meeting of the board of directors will be held Wednesday, September 5, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the President's Conference Room at Gainesville State College.  This meeting is open to the public, but persons interested in attending are asked to kindly RSVP with the Secretary.
 
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