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INVESTING IN LONG ISLAND’S FUTURE

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The Long Island /Somos el Futuro/ conference is an annual legislative gathering focused on addressing the needs and challenges of the growing Hispanic community on Long Island. A principal goal of this conference is to increase the participation of Hispanics in the public policy making progress and develop local and state legislative initiatives that address issues of concern for Hispanic Long Islanders. The 2008 conference will convene some of the most distinguished civic, community, business and labor leaders from across New York State to discuss issues pertinent to Hispanic social, economic and political empowerment.  *For general information and registration, please call 212-233-8955*

CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008

* Seniors Luncheon (Noon – 2:00 p.m.)

* Community Forum (2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.) Don’t Mess with our Telenovelas: Preparing for the Transition to Digital Television

* Chairman’s Welcome Reception (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2008

* Breakfast Plenary (9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)

* Morning Legislative Sessions (10:30 a.m. – Noon)

– Nurturing Wellness: Meeting the Health Needs of Hispanics
– ¡Si, Se Puede!: Increasing Hispanic College Enrollment and Retention
– It’s Our Time: Leadership and Voter Mobilization

SOMOS Luncheon (Noon – 2:00 p.m.)

Afternoon Legislative Sessions (2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)**

– Turning the Corner: How We Can Work to Diminish Tensions and Promote Greater Inter-Ethnic Dialogue
– Protecting the American Dream: Addressing the Foreclosure Crisis and Strengthening Latino Ownership
– Helping Latino Children Succeed: A Comprehensive, Community Model for Youth and Family Development

Gala VIP Reception (6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

Dinner Gala (7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.)

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