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. MONDAY JANUARY 19, 2009
7:30 - MIDNIGHT
SOLD OUT
BLACK TIE OPTIONAL
HORS D'OURVRES, BEER, WINE & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
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. * * *CLICK HERE TO SEE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES * * *
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 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. |
 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 BuckmanGuillermo 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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