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(previous minutes archived below) Hispanic Connection of Southern Indiana, Inc. Minutes 3/5/2008 Indiana University Southeast Library Conference Room
Those in attendance: Mario Laso, Melissa, Dana Gerth, Beth, Lillian Rose, Father Tom Smith, Jessica Valois, Jackie Love
Meeting was opened by Father Tom Smith.
Father Tom commended Mario on what he has heard about Fifth Third Bank and the wonderful service , and hospitality the bank is giving to Latino customers.
The minutes from the previous meetings were accepted as read.
Hispanic Connection was represented at the Women’s Showcase held at Caesars, Inc. today
Status of Health fair to be held on Sunday, May 16th at 3:00p St. Mary’s Church
Suggestions were made for the fair: Get list of names of organizations for booth space rental Center for Women and Families and Clark Memorial Hospital have signed up for booth rental A flyer will be sent out on e-mail requesting other organizations to participate in the booth space area Solicit dentists to set up a booth at the fair Providence High School will be contacted to donate bicycles, and Floyd Memorial will be contacted to donate bike helmets Car show is being looked at for the outside of the fair to draw additional participants The flyer for the fair has been passed out in Spanish, Krystal will also send out in English Immunization shots may be given at the fair this year There is a continued need for interpreters for the fair, and for the community as a whole We need additional people to help with set-up and take-down We need additional greeters Suggested that Maria White, Spanish teacher at IUS should somehow be involved It was suggested that Tumblebugs, and the Floyd Memorial Wellness bus be invited to participate this year in the fair DNA test kits to keep children safe might be invited to participate Need additional help with the food service part of the fair Bringing hula hoops, jump ropes, etc. Inviting a radio, and TV station to take pictures and do a story on the fair IU Southeast Spanish majors and minors be invited to use as interpreters Selling ad’s for the health fair Pictures will be taken at the fair
There is work being done to get the Hispanic Directory rolling. It was suggested that we invite Angie Desilva to be a guest speaker for the Life Skills Workshop in April GCCS Office of Multicultural Affairs would like to co-sponsor Ask Bridgepoint to use their facilities for the workshop - Possible date: April 20th from 3:00 – 5:00 Breakout sessions to be given on various topics Flyers will be made for the event
Newsletter
First Draft – June 2008 Both in Spanish and in English Selling of ad’s to support the newsletter and/or sponsorships Template will be sent to Father Tom
Legal Clinic in Louisville St. Rita’s Church Great event! Would like to duplicate in Southern Indiana
Meeting was then adjourned.
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