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.

Santa was nice enough to take time out of his busy schedule to join us and help make this a special event for the Seniors.

No Don, Santa's not going to eat your food! Relax.

Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas.

Dinner is served, again I would like to thank all those who helped make this a successful event. Fun was had by all. We had plenty of food, gifts for the seniors and boxes of food for each senior to take home with them. Merry Christmas to all and have a safe holiday season.

Urgent Update "La Amistad" senior luncheon.

LCLAA Oak. Chapter has been informed that the Ruth Peterson Community Center made a mistake by authorizing us to use the building early in the morning for the Seniors Luncheon. We have been informed they had a contract with another group to use the building on that Saturday December 13, until 1:00 pm.
So we can start bringing food items in at 1:00 pm on that same day. Plans are to start serving food at 2:00 p.m. at Ruth Peterson Center , La Amistad Seniors.
990 Joslyn Rd.
Pontiac, MI
More information will be mailed.
Any questions? please call David Mora (248) 882-2827 davidleemora@sbcglobal.net
or Oscar G. Sanchez (248) 390-85152 OscarGarSan@aol.com

V.Pres. Lorenzo Rivera, member Dario Lopez and Recording Sec. Oscar G. Sanchez.

Oscar G. Sanchez, Dario Lopez, Jessica Hall, Todd Scott and Henry Torrez.

On October 12, 2008 Lorenzo spear headed our chapter with a GOTV project in Pontiac at the St. Vincent De Paul church. We took surveys on what people felt were the most important issues to them and handed out information on their rights as voters for the up coming elections. It's important to be out in the community and to help educate others on the importance of getting involved and voting. Thank you to those who helped in this effort. For their hard work, sacrifice and dedication.

"La Amistad" senior citizen luncheon

Our next event is our annual senior citizen luncheon that we sponsor for "La Amistad". It will be held on December 13, 2008 at the Ruth Peterson building in Pontiac on Joslyn Rd. from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The luncheon is pot luck, donated by our chapter members. The doors will open at 9:00am for those who will be bringing in food. We should begin serving at 11:00am. We are in need of food commitments and volunteers to help make this a successful event. If you would like to donated or volunteer please contact Oscar Sanchez at 248-390-8512 or e-mail him at OscarGarSan@aol.com. Thank you for your support.