FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -------------------------- Of interest to editors and journalists covering the Calif. Politics, Regional/California News, Latin American (Latino) Issues Governor Gray Davis to Speak at California LULAC State Board Meeting Newport Beach, California Critical Issues and Concerns for California Latinos on Agenda: Recall Election, Proposition 54, and Racial Remarks by Newport Beach Councilman Newport Beach, CA - August 22, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- The California League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) announced this afternoon that California Governor Gray Davis will address the State Officers and District Directors attending the California State Board Meeting, Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 2:00 pm. We welcome the Governor to our State Board Meeting. We believe that California is at a crossroads in many areas, and California LULAC is ready to address key issues affecting California Latinos in key areas such as Education and Health. Add the impact that state budget cuts will have on state programs and services that serve our communities, it certainly signals to California LULAC and all Californians, of the importance, more than ever before, of reaching out to one another with meaningful dialogue and purposeful action, that will benefit Californians, especially the Latino community that we represent. said State Director Ms. Mickie Luna. In addition to state-wide issues as a result of the State Budget, additional issues and concerns include: the Recall Election, Proposition 54, and recent racial remarks by a Newport Beach councilman. These items will be the key agenda items at this weekend s State Board Meeting. California LULAC State Board Meeting information: Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 2003 10:00 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 Newport Bay Room Councilman Dick Nichols racial comments toward the Mexican Community Proposition 54 -CRECNO/ Joaquin Avila, Voter Rights Attorney Governor Recall Election Special Guest: Dolores Huerta, Co-Founder UFW & Special Advisor to the CA LULAC State Director, on Civil Rights * 12:00 1:00 pm Lunch: Recall Election Palm Court Special Guests: Dolores Huerta, Co-Founder UFW & Special Advisor to the CA LULAC State Director, on Civil Rights; Maria Contreras-Sweet, Secretary of the Business, Transportation & Housing Agency; and, Dr. Diana Bontá, Executive Director, California Department of Health Services * 2:00 pm California Governor Gray Davis Newport Bay Room * 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Strategic Planning Session Newport Bay Room CA LUAC Board Members, and CA LULAC District Directors Agenda Items for Sunday, August 24, 2003 * 9am 1:00 pm Regular Business Session Newport Bay Room Action Items and District Reports 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. MEDIA CONTACTS: 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 # # # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *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_0822-lulac.txt --------------------------------------------------------------------------- s2p/R/0c/ CA / NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA