2010 CHCI Hispanic Heritage Month Events Schedule September 12-15
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Register today and learn from more than 20 members of Congress along with national experts as they lead discussions on corporate responsibility, education, economy and workforce, financial services, the green economy, health and health care reform, immigration reform, international relations, labor, redistricting and technology.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
| 5:30pm-7:00pm | Chair's Private Welcome Reception * Sponsored By: Altria Group, Inc. |
| 7:00pm-8:30pm | Chair's Kick-Off Reception: Honoring Hispanics in Service and Veterans ** |
| Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz (confirmed) Sponsored By: Lockheed Martin Corporation |
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
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Public Policy Conference | |
| 8:30am-10:30am | Opening Plenary Session: |
| America's Future: Economic Prosperity | |
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Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, Chair, CHCI (confirmed) | |
| 10:45am-3:00pm | CareerLider LIVE, Networking Lounge, and Cyber Cafe |
| 11:00am-12:30pm | Latino Leaders Summit Series - Presented by Members of Congress |
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Increasing College Graduation Rates for Latinos - A National Imperative, | |
| 12:30pm-2:30pm | Opening Luncheon ** |
| America's Promise: Education | |
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Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, Chair, CHCI (confirmed) | |
| 2:30pm-3:00pm | Networking Break |
| 3:00pm-4:30pm | Afternoon Plenary Session: |
| America's Strength: Immigration Reform | |
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Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano (confirmed) | |
| 4:45pm-6:15pm | CHCI Alumni Association Roundtable |
| America's Future: Our Children's Nutrition and Health | |
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Alejandra Ceja, President CHCI AA (confirmed) | |
| 6:30pm-8:30pm | Arts and Culture Reception ** |
| Celebrating the Americas: History and Heritage | |
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, Chair, CHCI (confirmed) | |
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9:00pm-12:00am |
CHCI Alumni Association Reception 7th Annual Young Latinos Professional Fundraiser Supporter: LatinVIP.com, LLC and MillerCoors Josephine Lounge 1008 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005 |
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
| 8:00am-9:00am | CHCI Alumni Association Business Meeting Sponsored By: The Walt Disney Company |
| 8:00am-9:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| Sponsored By: National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health and Planned Parenthood | |
| 9:00am-12:15pm | Ready to Lead (R2L) Workshop A Sponsored By: Viacom/Tr3s, Univision and Visa |
| 9:00am-10:45am | Morning Plenary Session |
| America's Promise: The Impact of Healthcare Reform | |
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First Lady Michelle Obama | |
| 10:30am-11:00am | Networking Break |
| 10:30am-12:30 pm | Latino Leaders Summit Series - Presented by Members of Congress |
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The Lack of Diversity Transparency in American Corporations and Organizations, Rep. Joe Baca (confirmed)
Hispanics and the Transformation of Telecommunications, Technology, and the Media, Rep. Joe Baca (confirmed), Rep. Silvestre Reyes (confirmed) Sponsored By: CTIA - The Wireless Foundation and Telefonica International USA | |
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| 10:45am-3:00pm | CareerLider LIVE, Networking Lounge, and Cyber Cafe |
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| 11:00am-12:30pm | Latino Leaders Summit Series - Presented by Members of Congress |
| Latinos in Education: At the Forefront or An Afterthought, Rep. Raúl Grijalva (confirmed) Sponsored By: American Federation of Teachers, Exxon Mobil and Time Warner Cable The Continuing Crisis: Current Issues in Latino Homeownership, Rep. Albio Sires (confirmed) Sponsored By: Bank of America and FHL Bank of San Francisco Overcoming Barriers to Health Care Access for Latinos, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez (confirmed) Sponsored By: Baxter and Pfizer | |
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12:15pm-1:00pm
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Ready to Lead (R2L) Keynote Luncheon
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| 12:30pm-2:30pm | Closing Luncheon ** |
| Building Bridges: America's Role and Responsibility in the Americas | |
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Sec. Ken Salazar (confirmed) | |
| 2:30pm-3:00pm | Life Trip: A Career in Foreign Affairs |
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1:15pm-2:30pm |
Ready to Lead (R2L) College Planning Workshop |
| 2:45pm-3:30pm |
Ready to Lead (R2L) Financial Literacy Soccer |
| 3:00pm-4:30pm |
Closing Plenary Session |
| Green Economy Leading the Way | |
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Rep. Ben Luján (confirmed) Featuring the: 2nd Annual CHCI Latino Innovation Recognition | |
| 6:30pm-7:30pm | Board of Directors Networking Reception * |
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Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, Chair, CHCI (confirmed) | |
| 8:00pm-9:30pm | Reyes of Comedy ** (Doors open at 7:30pm) |
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Rep. Silvestre Reyes (confirmed) | |
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
| 33rd Annual Awards Gala NEW LOCATION!: HALL C GALA ENTRANCE: L Street CONCOURSE Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW Washington, DC Attire: Black-Tie |
| 12:30pm-2:00pm | Board of Directors Luncheon * Sponsored By: Nielsen and Walmart |
| 5:30pm-6:30pm |
33rd Annual Awards Gala Chair's Private Reception * Sponsored By: ExxonMobil and Vinos de la España de Don Quijote |
| 5:30pm-6:30pm | 33rd Annual Awards Gala General Reception Sponsored By: BP and NBC Universal |
| 7:00pm-9:00pm | 33rd Annual Awards Gala ** Sponsored By: TOYOTA |
| 9:00pm-11:00pm | 33rd Annual Awards Gala After-Party ** Sponsored By: Anheuser-Busch Companies |
* by invitation only
** ticketed event
Schedule as 8-10-2010
2010 CHCI Hispanic Heritage Month Events Sponsorship Form