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.

November LCLAA Meeting

Hello all, our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday 11-8-08 12:00 noon at Local 5960. We have a few issues to go over including plans for our next event. That event will be our annual "La Amistad" senior citizen's luncheon slated for December 13, 2008 at the "Ruth Petersen" building. As you know this luncheon is a pot luck luncheon provided by the members of our chapter. So we will be in need of all your support to make this a successful event. Thank you and we'll see on the 8th. Dave.

This year we used the Azteca Boxing Club as the gathering place to conclude our annual Cesar Chavez Street clean up and Humanitarian Award presentation. We had help from our Chapter and members of the Azteca Boxing club out in the streets cleaning up. It was a cold day to start but with the sun out, it was a beautiful morning and temps warmed up quickly. Here Mayor Clarence Phillips is being awarded with this years Cesar Chavez Humanitarian award. It is awarded to an individual or organization that has been supportive of LCLAA and or our causes. Mayor Phillips has been very supportive throughout the years as a State Representative and now as Mayor of Pontiac.

Group photo of some of the Azteca's and LCLAA members.
Taking it easy after the clean up. Thank you goes out to Gleaners for providing the goodies for us and thank you to Bob Paramo for the use of the club. We look forward to next year.

Cesar Chavez Street Clean Up 10-4-08

Hello all, at our last chapter meeting we decided to host this years annual Cesar Chavez street clean up on Sept 27, 2008. Because of scheduling problems we had to change that date to Oct 4, 2008. We will begin arriving at 8:00am to set up downstairs at the Salvation Army in downtown Pontiac, cornor of Oakland Ave/Cesar Chavez Ave and Woodward (the Loop). We will start the clean up at 9:00am. Once the clean up is done we will regroup at the Salvation Army, between 10:00 and 10:30am we will have our presentation of our Cesar Chavez Humanitarian Award which this year will be presented to Pontiac City Mayor Clarence Phillips. Refreshments will be provided.
Many of us from the Lk. Orion assembly plant are scheduled to work that day, but with the support of those who are retired and who don't work at Orion, it should still be a success. Thank you for all your support " Si se pueda".

September LCLAA meeting

Hello all, our next meeting will be held on Saturday 9-6-08. We will meet at the UAW union hall Local5960 at 2:00pm. Sorry for the late notice but we need to meet to discuss plans for this years Cesar Chavez street clean up. We don't have too many dates to choose from because of many different circumstances which we'll discuss on Saturday. Hope to see you there. Thanks, Dave.

This is the Fantasia Ballroom H where the Opening Plenary Session was held. We heard from a number of speakers on issues ranging from the need to unite behind a Presidental nominee who will do their best to represent our needs as a Hispanic people. How we can't afford another term with the current leadership who looks towards us with a blind eye. Some of the topics we heard ranged from Jobs and Engery for the 21st century, investing in our future. The need for a national strategy for good jobs and productive industries and greening the economy, a climate change and a need to do our part in recycling and going green and the need for a fair and equitable Immigration Plan to address the current situation.
David Mora and Jessica Hall attending Workshop II: Field and Election Day Activities.
35th Anniversary Reception group shot of the Oakland County Chapter members and spouses. Pictured from left to right, bach row: Kareem Schkoor, Reynaldo Rivera, Juan Sauceda. Frt row: Debra Styers, Lisa Schkoor, Lorenzo Rivera, Jessica Hall, Shelli Mora, David Mora
Lorenzo Rivera was honored and presented with LCLAA's Life time Achievement Award. Here he is with his award standing with his son Reynaldo.