July 31, 2010 we hosted our 19th annual LCLAA Student Scholarship Award Dinner. We honored 5 students and each were assisted with $800.00 scholarships to be used for tuition, books or supplies. The food was delicious as usual. Our guest speaker for the evening was Ruban R. De Los Rios Jr., General Motors - Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, Manager/Global Lead - Specialty Vehicles/Alternative Fuels. Pictured from L to R, back row, Oakland County Chapter President Lorenzo Rivera, Kirstin Simons, Stephanie Gialdi, Oakland County Chapter Vice President David Mora. Front row L to R, Kayla Monique Alvarez, Rachel Roberts, and Marta Sion. We would to thank all those who assisted and help us to put this event on. Without all the volunteers we could not do this. We would like to congratulate all the students and wish them the very best. Study hard, be safe and best of luck as you all pursue your new endeavors.

July 17, 2010 Great day for golf. This was our 3rd annual LCLAA golf outing to help raise funds for our Student Scholarship program. pic. David Mora and Ron Wakley
Corey Morgan, Brad Saxton, Lorenzo Rivera and Art Hernandez....fore!
Our second place winning team...the Matt Neil group.
Our first place team... the Persinger group. Nice job. We played at Pine Knob Golf course in Clarkston, MI. and everyone had a great time.

Criteria for LCLAA's Student Scholarship

Labor Council For Latin American Advancement ~ (Oakland County Chapter)

www.lclaaoaklandcounty.blogspot.com www.lclaa.org

2010 ~ CRITERIA FOR LCLAA’S SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ~ 2010

1. The applicant must be of Hispanic heritage.

2. The applicant must be a graduating senior of an Oakland County High School or equivalent.

3. The applicant must be accepted to an accredited college, university or business school.

4. Applicant must fill out application completely, accurately and legibly, also Social Security #

or College Student I.D. # MUST be provided to be considered for award.

5. Scholarship awards may only be used toward tuition fees and/or book expenses. Scholarship awards will be directed to each recipient(s) choice of school. Student will be notified by mail of the check amount issued

to his-her account at the respective University or College.

6. If for any reason, recipient does not attend the college of their choice within six (6) months, monies will be rendered

to the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement and placed back into the scholarship fund.

7. The scholarship recipient(s) and parent(s) shall attend Awards program. (Tentative Location is UAW 5960 Orion, Michigan). In the event the recipient does not attend Awards program, recipient then forfeits award. (Tentative Event Date is Saturday July 31, 2010………6:00 pm-7:30pm)

8. In the event any individual is not able to attend:

(a) any request for exception should be addressed directly to LCLAA’s Scholarship Awards Committee.

(b) student or parents must submit letter stating just cause for absence.

(c) requests will be taken under consideration within 30 days after receipt of letter.

9. Selection of the scholarship recipient(s) are made by the LCLAA Scholarship Awards Committee, whose decision shall be final. Scholarships are a NON-renewable award and are given on a one-time only basis each year.

10. Application must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday July 16, 2010 to be considered for acceptance.

(Accepted applicants will be notified by letter).

Mail application to: LCLAA’s Scholarship Awards Committee

1712 Wood Trail

Oxford, MI 48371

Applications will be selected by the LCLAA essay committee.

All decisions are final.

For further information please contact the Chair;

Lorenzo Rivera - (248) 894-5768 e-mail - riveradall@aol.com

Oscar G. Sanchez - (248) 390-8512 e-mail - OscarSanchez789@att.net

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I READ AND MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND THE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

Student’s Signature ________________________________________________________Date _____________________

Parent or Legal Guardian ___________________________________________________Date ______________________

~ you are advised to make copy of this page and keep it for your information records ~

*PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE TENTATIVE EVENT DATE ~ Saturday, JULY 31, 2010 ~

IMPORTANT ……..Application must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., FRIDAY JULY 16, 2010.

This event tentatively is planned for Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Local UAW # 5960 Hall. The hall is located at 180 East Silver Bell Road, Lake Orion, Michigan. Oakland County High School students applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday July 16, 2010 to be considered for acceptance.

(Accepted applicants will be notified by letter).

Copy of the Annual Student Scholarship application



Mail application to: LCLAA’s Scholarship Awards Committee

1712 Wood Trail, Oxford, MI 48371

www.lclaaoaklandcounty.blogspot.com

~ 2010~ SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ~ 2010 ~

FOR HISPANIC YOUTH

(Please print or type and read requirements)

STUDENTS NAME ____________________________________________________________________

STUDENT’S ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________

CITY________________________STATE________________COUNTY_________ZIP CODE_______

E-MAIL ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________

STUDENT’S TELEPHONE ( )_________________SOCIAL SECURITY____________________

NAME AND ADDRESS OF

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED ___________________________________________________GPA_____

_____________________________________________________________________________________

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES _____________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT _________________________________________________________

COLLEGE OF ACCEPTANCE (ATTACH PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE, (IF AVAILABLE)

STUDENT I.D. # AT COLLEGE IF AVAILABLE___#___________________________

COLLEGE

ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________________________

: __________________________________________________________________

STARTING DATE OF SCHOOL TERM ____________________________________________________

ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER, PLEASE ATTACH A BRIEF ESSAY DESCRIBING YOURSELF AND YOUR REASONS FOR ATTENDING COLLEGE; ESSAY SHOULD NOT EXCEED 500 WORDS. ALSO BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR HISPANIC DESCENT.

***OPTIONAL***

APPLICANTS MAY SUBMIT A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM A NON-FAMILY MEMBER. THIS LETTER IS ONLY OPTIONAL AND IS NOT A REQUIREMENT TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR AN AWARD.

========================DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE========================

VERIFICATION:_______________________ COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE: _____________________

SIGNED_______________________________ __________________________________

CHAIR, SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE TREASURER

This past December we held our annual "La Amistad" seniors luncheon. As you can see we had a good turn out. Again, thanks to our chapter members for their support. The food was provided by our members and Dario Lopez provided our music. Gleaners provided food boxes that went out to each senior. We also had small gifts for the seniors. Special thanks to Lorenzo and Oscar for all their help and for all involved in making this a successful event.

October of 2009 we held our annual Cesar Chavez street cleanup along portions of Cesar Chavez Ave. in Pontiac, Mi. We had many volunteers. Each year we honor an individual or an organization who exemplifies hard work, dedication or support in the community. The Azteca boxing club of Pontiac has help our youth for years by teaching them the importance of a good education while giving them an avenue to learn a sport and responsibility. This year, because of his years of dedication, hard work, and service to the community and as the Director of the Azteca Enrichment Youth Organization, our Cesar E. Chavez Humanitarian Award goes to Robert "Chappy" Paramo. Thank you for your commitment to our youth and good luck and continued success in the future.

July 2009 we sponsored our 18th Annual Student Scholarship Award Night. We had 8 students who received $800.00 each this year. Our keynote speaker was Jennifer Nathan representing Congressman Gary Peters of the 9th District of Michigan. The dinner was donated by the members of our local chapter. It was good night. Pictured above with President Lorenzo Rivera and Vice President David Mora are students, not in any order, Andrew Carpenter, Orlando Castro Jr., Jeremiah A. Hargett, James Martinez, John Martinez, Lorena Reyes, Ana Rodriguez, and Maxwell Z. Torres. Each year we try to out do the previous year, some years we have been able to raise more funds than others. Hopefully this years event can be as good or better than in years past. Thank you to all those who contribute their time and energy to help make this event a success.

Last year, we held our 3rd annual golf outing to help raise funds for our Student Scholarship program. Over $1,200.00 was raise and the dinner, which was held at the Mexican Mutualista Club of Auburn Hills, Mi., was excellent as usual. It was held at the Pine Knob Country Club in Clarkston, Mi. We had a great turn out and with the exception of a 10 to 15 minute down pour of rain the weather was great. Our winning foresome was L to R, Brian Jordan, Vince, Gino Davila, and Josh Williams with a score of, I believe was 16 under par. Great Job!
Lee Reyes Jr.(red striped shirt) and friends were out tearing up the course, what divot?
Who let these guys in?
L to R Art Hernandez, Lorenzo Rivera, Lorenzo Rivera Jr, and the future Mrs. Lorenzo Rivera Jr, Kelly Hagard. Fun was had by all and we look forward to doing it again in 2010.

Texas Hold-em Tournament

In May our Chapter sponsored a Texas Hold-em poker tournament to raise funds for our annual student scholarships. We ran the tournament for a week at the Oxford Bowling lanes and were able to raise over $1,300.00 for the event. Thank you to all those who sacrificed their time and energies to held in this event.

Cesar E. Chavez March

This year a few of our chapter members were able to attend the Cesar Chavez march held in Flint, Mi. on March 31,2009. In attendance were President Lorenzo Rivera, Recording Sec. Oscar G. Sanchez and pictured above carrying the banner Sec. Treasurer Rose Klein and her husband Member-At-Large Don Klein. Thank you for your support. A good time was had by all.

Cesar E. Chavez Essay Contest

This past March we held our 3rd annual Cesar Chavez essay contest. 6 students from Oakland county schools were selected and awarded $25.00 cash awards for winning the contest in their divisions. 2 students from elementary, 2 students from middle and 2 students from high school were selected. We thank all those who participated and look forward to next years contest.

Chapter Meeting

Our next chapter meeting will be held on saturday June 27, 2009 at 12 noon at the UAW Local 5960 union hall, 180 Silverbell Rd, Lk. Orion, MI.

LCLAA Golf Outing

LCLAA fund raising "Golf Outing" will be held on saturday July 25,2009 at the Pine Knob Golf Club with a 2:00pm shotgun start. This is a benefit outing to help raise funds towards our student scholarship program. It is a 4 man scramble outing $60.00 per person, $240.00 a foursome. First prize is $400.00, second prize is 4 wind shirts. Other prizes include Closest-to-pin and Longest drive. Dinner will follow at the Mutual Mexican Society Club 2165 Pontiac Rd, Auburn Hills, MI. For more information contact Lorenzo Rivera at 248-894-5768 or Art Hernandez at 248-636-3199

2009 Student Scholarship Award Night

On August 1, 2009 we will host our annual student scholarship award night and dinner. It will be held at the UAW Local 5960 union hall beginning at 6:00pm. We are in need of food donations, dishes for our pot luck dinner, which we supply to our guests for that evening. Contact Oscar Sanchez at 248-390-8512 e-mail oscarsanchez789@att.net or Lorenzo Rivera at 248-894-5768 e-mail riveradall@aol.net if you wish to donate. More info should be forth coming.

Retirement!

It's hard to believe, 49 years old, 31 years of service, and now I rank among the retirees of General Motors. As of April 1, 2009 it will be official. I accepted the GM incentive package to retire with a monthly pension, vehicle voucher and cash, and full benefits, which was being offered to employees with 30 or more years of service. The decision was a hard one to make. With uncertain times ahead and the fact that in February, I was reduced as an electrician and offered to either take a lay off from Skilled Trades or go back to work the production line. I decided that taking a pay cut of $5.00 per hour and working in production was still better than being laid off. With the possibility of even more cut backs in contractual issues and benefits I said enough is enough. I felt that the incentive offer being given at this time is probably the best it is going to get, so I closed this chapter of my life at GM and retired. I look forward to what lies ahead. I'm currently in school looking to get into the medical field in Respiratory Therapy but I also have an appointment later this week at Michigan Institute of Aviation Technology in their Energy Industry field, possibly in wind power (green energy). I'm very excited about that and with my electrical back ground I think that may be a better fit for me then the medical field so we'll see what happens. I'll keep you posted.

Cesar E. Chavez Essay Contast

We are sponsoring our 2nd annual Cesar E. Chavez contest this year. It is open to all K-12 students of Oakland county schools. Awards will be given on March 31st. The information has been distributed throughout the school district. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. Anyone interested should contact their school counselors for more information or contact our chapter President, Lorenzo Rivera at riveradall@charter.net or Recording Sec., Oscar Sanchez at oscarsanchez789@att.net .

3rd Annual Cesar E. Chavez March

I do hope many of you can join us for our 3rd annual Cesar Chavez March event this year once again beginning at noon at the University of Michigan Center with a program honoring former Flint City Councilman Paul Vasquez after and a light lunch as well to honor our great leader Cesar. It will be a vegetarian luncheon but this is all free and for those who arrive early we will be showing a short movie covering his life and work in the Kiva Room at the University as well. Please call Art Reyes; our chair and Local 651 President at 810-742-7420 or email Pat Flores at Patricia.A.Flores@gm.com for more information. We are printing out flyers that list the map and info and can send these out as needed per request. Have a great day and best of luck!
As ever, Genesee County Hispanic Collaborative Member Marcy (Maricela) Garcia.
Anyone interested in going and wish to car pool can contact Lorenzo Rivera. He plans on meeting at the Big Boy resturant at I-75 and Baldwin Ave.

Feb 28, 2009 LCLAA meeting

Since I resigned as President of the Chapter for reasons stated in the other posting,today was the first meeting with our new President of the Oakland County Chapter. Lorenzo Rivera has stepped up to the position of President once again. During the meeting we discussed our plans for our 2nd Annual Cesar E. Chavez essay contest among other things. We also made some appointments to the Executive Board to fill some positions. Debra Styers and David Mora are Vice Presidents and we made recommendations for a 3rd V.P. and a Member at Large but those individuals haven't been contacted yet to accept or decline. Once that happens I will update the blog with the new standing E-Board.
As we finalize more of the plans for the essay contest I will post the information.
Just as a note, if you would like info or pictures posted on the blog just let me know and I'll do my best to comply. Thank David Mora

New chapter in life

Greetings to all,

As an employee of General Motors, lay-offs looming and the current economic conditions as they are, I feel that I must return to college to further my education and career opportunities. I have decided to pursue a career in the medical field and with this decision to go back to school, I will need to focus all my attention and energies in doing the best that I can. As a result, I will not have the time to function in a leadership position for our local chapter.
So it is with sincere regret that as of January 12, 2009 I will need to resign as the President of the Oakland County Chapter of LCLAA.
I am still committed to our chapter and will help when and where I can.
As the only active Vice President of our chapter, Lorenzo Rivera will take over the responsibilities of chapter President. Please help and give him your full support, he can be contacted at riveradall@chapter.net .
It has been an honor and pleasure serving as President. I would like to thank everyone for all their support and hard work at our past meetings and events over the last 3 years. Thank you.

Respectfully
David L. Mora
UAW Local 5960

"La Amsitad" Senior citizen luncheon 2008

This years event was held on Saturday December 13, 2008. Wehad a rough start. A week before this event we were informed that another group was booked to use the center on the same day and time. So we pushed our luncheon back to a latter time on the same day. We were to begin arriving with food at 1:00pm and serve at 2:00pm. The other group didn't leave until almost 2:00pm. Once they left we quickly transformed the center for our use and I was amazed at how quickly we were able to do that and get going. Here dinner is ready and we are about to begin serving. We had good music provide by Dario Lopez. Brigitta Cantu, through her church provide gifts. After giving each senior a ticket we drew tickets for them to pick a gift. We had them hold on to their ticket and latter we drew tickets for them to pick a pointsetta plant which was donated by OHLSA. Also a big thank you to Margritta from Gleaners for donating 80 boxes of food which we gave a box to each senior who attended. I'm sorry we didn't get a group picture of all those who helped and supported this event. I won't even begin to try and name everyone because I know I'll miss someone. I just what to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to all those who helped and made this event a success. Our cameraman behind the lense was Lorenzo Rivera.

Thank you for all the support and help, here's Lisa helping getting the food ready along with Marry Lopez in the background.

Patiently waiting for dinner to be served.

Simon, Ruban and Irma. Thanks for your support and help. We couldn't do without you.