Organizers
The CasaBlanca Project
U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI)
Latinas Unidas for Obama
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

Verizon Wireless

The Coca-Cola Company

Aldana & Associates

Solomons Island Wines

Capital Wire PR 

Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA)

Honest Tea

Rums of Puerto Rico

Macchu Pisco 

El Zol 99.1 FM

Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network (HITN)
Education Based Latino Outreach (EBLO)

De La Ines Salon

The CasaBlanca Project 

 
Host Committee
Dr. Juan Andrade, jr.
Geraldo Rivera
The Hon. J. Walter Tejada
The Hon. Emma Violand Sanchez
The Hon. Ana Sol Gutierrez
The Hon. Joseline Peña Melnyk
Assemblyman Ruben Kihuen
Sindy Benavides
Ana Lucia Buckman
Guillermo Chacon
The Hon. Victor Ramirez
The Hon. Will Campos
Mickey Ibarra
Mark Magaña
Jose Marquez
Marieli Colon-Padilla
Leni Gonzalez
Andrew & Eileen Rivera
Alfonso Lopez
Brent Wilkes
Henry Cisneros
Arturo Vargas
Janet Murguia
Antonio C. Martinez II
Felix W. Ortiz III
Dr. Antonio Flores
Irma Maldonado
Luis Fernando Bolívar
Carlos Soles
 
 
 




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The 2009 Latino Inaugural Celebration
 
Celebrating the Latino Community's Participation in the U.S. Presidential Election
 
HALL OF THE AMERICAS        
                                     The Organization of American States (OAS)

17th Street & Constitution Ave., N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20006            

                                           
MONDAY JANUARY 19,  2009
 
7:30 - MIDNIGHT
 
SOLD OUT
 
BLACK TIE OPTIONAL
HORS D'OURVRES, BEER, WINE & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

In 2008, Latinos played an invaluable role in electing Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America. The Latino community across the country was an integral part of the massive grassroots movement that changed the course of our nation's history.

 

 

The Hall of the Americas at the OAS is in the heart of Washington and across the street from the White House grounds. 

In honor of the Latino community's historic grassroot participation in the U.S. presidential election, the Latino Inaugural Celebration Committee formally invites you to join us in celebrating this achievement.  Don't miss out on the premier Inaugural Event of Inaugural Week and join us for an evening to celebrate the significant impact of the Latino vote, the new change in U.S. politics, and the grassroots movement that brought this change about. The cost per ticket to attend the Latino Inaugural Celebration is $125 (plus a 3% Pay Pal processing fee). Tickets are non-refundable.  TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

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Proceeds from the Celebration to go to the Museum of the American Latino

"Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino" will be the 501c3 nonprofit recipient of proceeds raised by this event.  Last year's enactment of the National Museum of the American Latino Commission Act by Congress was a historic accomplishment for our community-an accomplishment that will lead to the creation of a national museum in Washington, D.C. that recognizes and celebrates the contributions Latinos have made to America.  For more information about the museum visit: American Latino Museum.


INVITED SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS

The Honorable Hilda Solis (Congresswoman from California and Nominee for Secretary of Labor)
The Honorable Ken Salazar (U.S. Senator from Colorado and Nominee for Secretary of the Interior)
OAS Secretary General, José Miguel Insulza
The Honorable Mayor from Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa
Ambassadors or Permanent Representative to the OAS 

                        MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES & MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Teresa Rodriguez                        Pedro Biaggi     

Award winning journalist           Host of “Pedro Biaggi 
at Univision and                       en la Mañana”
           Anchor of “Aquí y Ahora”         on Radio El Zol 99.1 FM      

 

  

                                                    FEATURED PRESENTER

David Puente

 Emmy award winning journalist at ABC News and

host of "Exclusiva" on ABC News Now

 

                                                                    
 

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The Latino Inaugural Celebration will bring together local and national award-winning performers to honor the Latino community's historic grassroot participation in the U.S. presidential election. Featured live performance by DLG (Dark Latin Groove), Michael Stuart, Coral Cantigas, Mariachi Los Amigos, DJ El Gallo Claudio and DJ Maestro. Don't miss out on the premier Inaugural Event of Inaugural Week and join us for an evening to celebrate the significant impact of the Latino vote, the new change in U.S. politics, and the grassroots movement that brought this change about.

 

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The Latino Inaugural Celebration is being sponsored by Verizon Wireless, The Coca-Cola Company, Rums of Puerto Rico,  Aldana & Associates, Solomons Island Wines, Capital Wire PR, Honest Tea,  Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA), Macchu Pisco, El Zol 99.1 FM, Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network (HITN), Education Based Latino Outreach (EBLO) , the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI), The CasaBlanca Project, and De La Ines Salon.

 
 
Sponsorship opportunities for the Latino Inaugural Celebration are available. For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities please see the Sponsorship Packet below or contact Anna Lopez at anna.lopez@LatinoGala.com.  $1,000 * $2,500 * $5,000 * $10,000 and $25,000 packages feature inclusion in the program, signage, tickets and other benefits.  Click here for the more sponsorship information.
 
AWARDS
 
 
The Executive Committee will be presenting the “Celebrating Service and Volunteerism” Awards on January 19, 2009, during the commemorative event.  The Executive Committee recognizes individuals, groups and organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary dedication, and significantly contributed to increasing the Latino vote, especially during the historical presidential election of 2008, and have strengthened the Latino presence in the United States.  Nominations may be submitted by an individual or organization and are due by 12 pm EST on January 14th 2009.  Contact: If you have any questions about the Awards, please contact Juan Carlos Ruiz, Award Committee Coordinator via email at jcorganizing@yahoo.com or call (414) 758-0600.  Nominations are now closed.
 
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 MEDIA

Media organizations wishing to attend should make written requests on letterhead with the names of news personnel and title.  SPACE IS LIMITED.  Credential requests should be email to: beatriz.perez-gomez@LatinoGala.com by Friday, Jan. 9. Current valid federal or state-issued photo identification will be required to obtain credentials.  For more information about credentials, please contact Beatriz Perez-Gomez at 202-249-2352.  Click here for a copy of our media press release.
 

The Latino Inaugural Celebration is being organized by representatives from national and local community-based grassroots organizations, former campaign organizers, as well as the The CasaBlanca Project, U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI)  Latinas Unidas for Obama, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators.