Agenda

Sunday, September 30, 2007

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
CHCI Conference Welcome Reception Honoring House Committee Chairs
Where: Rooftop, 101 Constitution Ave, NW

Monday, October 1, 2007, Washington, DC Convention Center

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Public Policy Conference Registration

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Opening Breakfast: “Celebration of Latino Labor Leadership – Honoring Linda Chavez-Thompson”

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Opening Plenary: “Paving the Way: Hispanic Women of Congress”

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Summits — Concurrent Break-Out Sessions

• Banking & Finance: Hon. Loretta Sanchez
• Corporate America: Hon. Joe Baca
• Education: Hon. Rubén Hinojosa
• Health: Hon. Hilda Solis
• Workforce: Hon. Ed Pastor
• Mental Health: Hon. Grace F. Napolitano

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Opening Lunch: “Lunch with Hispanic Senators”

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
General Session: “Leading Practices: Latinos Achieving in Education”

5:30 p.m.
Transportation Begins to Arts & Culture Reception
Transportation: Busses Depart at 5:30 p.m. from the
Washington Convention Center Entrance on L Street, NW
between 7th & 9th Streets, NW

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Conference Reception: Arts and Culture
Classical Theater Performance begins at 6:00 p.m.
Featuring Tony Plana and the East L.A. Classical Theater Reception to follow begins at 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Smithsonian Institution
Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and
Portraiture
Smithsonian American Art Museum
National Portrait Gallery
8th & G Streets, NW
Washington, DC

10:00 p.m.
CHCI Alumni Association Fundraiser
Location: Indeblu 707 G St. NW Washington DC
This is a ticketed event.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Washington, DC Convention Center

7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Public Policy Conference Registration

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast and Exhibit Hall

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Alumni Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Summits — Concurrent Break-Out Sessions

• Civil Rights: Hon. Charles A. Gonzalez
• Economic Develop.m.ent: Hon. Albio Sires
• Education: Hon. Rubén Hinojosa
• Health: Hon. Hilda Solis
• International Relations: Hon. Henry Cuellar
• Technology: Hon. Joe Baca
• Veterans: Hon. Ciro Rodriguez

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Closing Plenary: “Achieving Comprehensive Immigration
Reform: Where Do We Go From Here?”

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Latino Veterans: In their Own Words

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Closing Lunch: “Latinos Behind the Camera”

2:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Latina Leaders Celebration

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Reyes of Comedy Night
The Reyes of Comedy event provides a comedic portrait of
Hispanic life in the U.S.
Location: Warner Theater
(This is a ticketed event)

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
CHCI Alumni Association Breakfast

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
CHCI Presidential Candidates Forum
(Conference registration required)
Where: Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
801 Mount Vernon Place, N.W.

5:30 - 10:00 p.m.
CHCI 30th Annual Awards Gala
Where: Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
801 Mount Vernon Place, N.W.
(This is a ticketed event)