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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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