May2010

What

In keeping with our mission, the program will explore how community organizing is often a starting point for members of the Arlington community to participate in local civic and community activities that make Arlington a strong and vibrant community. This special program will highlight Latino activism. We will learn more about how to reach out to the Latino community and help attract new blood into our organization.

For this meeting we will be visiting Barrett Elementary School. Dinner will be catered by Guajillo. We are reaching out to diverse communities and hope that the event will be a gateway for greater involvement in the Arlington Community and the Committee of 100. Mark your calendar and join us. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria / multipurpose room. Come in the main entrance and you will be directed to the cafeteria.

Who

Estuardo V. Rodriguez Jr. – a Principal and Counsel on Media and Communications at The Raben Group, where he brings years of experience with media and message development in addition to extensive experience with government affairs and specialized marketing to Hispanic communities.

Leni Gonzalez – a member of the Board of Directors of The Shirlington Employment and Education Center Inc., the Board of Trustees of the Arlington Community Foundation, and the Board of the Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations.

Brian Marroquin – a native of Guatemala, is an AmeriCorps Member working for the national anti-poverty non-profit LIFT. He was recently elected as vice president of League of United Latin American Citizens, Council 4610, in Arlington.

Karen Albert – President of the Inter-Service Club Council of Arlington, Virginia. She is Principal at Practical Solutions for Public Safety, Inc.

When

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Dinner 7:00 p.m.

Program 7:30 p.m.

Adjourn 9:00 p.m.

Where

Barrett Elementary School is located at 4401 N. Henderson Rd. at the corner of Henderson Road and George Mason Drive. Click here for a map.

Parking

Parking is available in the Barrett School lot. Enter from Henderson Road. Overflow parking is available at the Lubber Run Community Center parking lot across North Park Road.

For information about handicapped parking, call 703-921-1124 and leave a message.

Public Transportation Options:

Metro: Orange Line to Ballston.

Metrobus routes: 22A, 25ABFJPR.

ART bus route 4BE.

Share a Ride

Do you need a ride to our meetings? If so, let us know. Some of our members are no longer able to drive to our meetings but would still like to attend. If you are willing to drive someone to our meetings, let us know and we will pair you up with someone who lives near you.

If you need a ride or can offer one, email Ingrid Kauffman at ikauff@arlingtonva.us or call 703-534-4827 and leave a message.

Reservations

Reservations may by made by email or telephone. To make a reservation for this month's meeting, email your name, the name(s) of your guest(s), and the total number of reservations to reservations@committeeof100.org or call 703-921-1124. Reservations (and cancellations) must be made by 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 9.

“Program-only” seating will be available to accommodate members and guests who arrive after dinner. No reservation is necessary to attend only the program.

The price of dinner will be $24 for members and $26 for nonmembers or guests. Payment with dinner cards or checks is preferred. Please bring your check made out to Arlington Committee of 100 for the proper amount to facilitate check-in.

Late Cancellations

On the morning after the cancellation deadline, the Committee of 100 guarantees our dinner reservations. If you are unable to honor your reservation, send your $24/$26 check, payable to Committee of 100, to Treasurer Anne Biedscheid, 5640 7th Street, North, Arlington, VA 22205, or have your dinner card punched at the next meeting.

Meeting Re-Broadcasts

Arlington Independent Media (Channel 69 on Comcast cable, Channels 38 and 40 on Verizon) airs our Arlington Committee of 100 programs on Mondays at 10 p.m. and on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. Check their schedule for more information. DVDs of our programs are also available in the Virginia Room at the Arlington Central Library.

Inclement Weather

In case of severe weather conditions, call the phone reservation number, 703-921-1124, or visit this web site, to learn if the Arlington Committee of 100 meeting has been cancelled.