FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -------------------------- Of interest to editors and journalists covering the Calif. Politics, Regional/California News, Latin American (Latino) Issues California LULAC State Board Meeting in Newport Beach, California Critical Agenda Items for California Latinos on Agenda: Recall Election, Proposition 54 and Newport Beach Councilman Dick Nichols NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. - August 21, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- The California League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) will hold their State Board Meeting this weekend in one of the most controversial communities in California, today. State Director, Ms. Mickie Luna, stated: "We have been invited to Newport Beach by LULAC members that are concerned of recent racial comments from a local city councilman. California LULAC will always support the local effort of its members, and will always seek to be a positive source in resolving any challenges facing the Latino community in California." In addition to this controversial issue, the recall election and Proposition 54 will key agenda items of the State Board Meeting this weekend. California LULAC State Board Meeting information: Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 2003 9:00 am - 5:30 pm - Sunday, August 24, 2003 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: Radisson Newport Beach Hotel 4545 MacArthur Blvd. Newport Beach, California 92660 949-833-0570 Agenda Items for Saturday, August 23, 2003 * 10:00 - 12:00 Noon LULAC Community Forum Councilman Dick Nichols racial comments toward the Mexican Community Proposition 54 -CRECNO/ Joaquin Avila, Voter Rights Attorney Governor Recall Election * 12:00 1:00 pm - Lunch: Recall Election Speaker * 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Strategic Planning Session Agenda Items for Sunday, August 24, 2003 * 9am 1:00 pm - Regular Business Session Action Items and District Reports For more information about California LULAC, contact: Mickie Solorio Luna, State Director 831-637-1342 | 831-637-0146 Fax | 831-673-2009 Cell Toll free: 1-877-77LULAC | Email: sbclulac@hollinet.com | vmluna@hollinet.com Carlos Ramos, California LULAC Press Secretary 831-624-4099 Office | 831-309-9919 Fax | 831-224-3260 Cell Email: carlos@ramoscordova.com Founded in 1929, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the United States. With a national membership of 115,000, there are over 600 LULAC Councils in virtually every state in the nation and in Puerto Rico, California being one of the largest LULAC regions. LULAC enjoys a rich history of advocacy in civil rights, education, economic development, immigration, voter registration, voting rights, and equal opportunity. LULAC is a non-profit organization. # # # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Important Note: to reach the person sending the news release contact: carlos@ramoscordova.com If used for publication, please send specimen copy. [source of news = California LULAC ] ref: http://www.send2press.com/2archive/2003/pr_03_0821-lulac.txt --------------------------------------------------------------------------- s2p/R/0c/ CA / NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA