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ALAC Founding Board of Directors:
ErLinda C. Tórres,
Board President.
Jim Covarrubias,
lst Vice President, Artist , Ariztlan.
Ruben Hernandez,
2nd Vice President, Managing Editor Latino Perspectives.
Chris Ibarra,
Recording Secretary, Cultural Community Advocate.
Carmen de Novais Guerrero,
Membership Secretary, Artist, Cultural Coalition.
Gerardo Bru,
Treasurer, Performing Artist, Bru's Musical Theater.
Francisco X. Gutierréz,
General Counsel,
The Gutierrez Law Firm.
Donna Valdes,
Xico Inc.
Marco Albarran
Artist , Calaca Inc.
Melanie Ohm,
Performing Artist, Cultural Arts Coalition.
Martin Moreno,
Artist, Cuervo Studio & Gallery.
Pete Dimas,
Braun Sacred Heart Center.
Trino Sandoval,
Teatro Bravo.
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ALAC Committees: Your commitment, time and energy as a volunteer is needed; to ensure that we continue to progress to the next level of programming. Given that each of you have your own expertise & we hope you are willing to share it with ALAC. Kindly consider joining one of the committees below.
Email:
Membership Committee
Do you enjoy outreaching to new members? ALAC has developed a new membership plan to create benefits & opportunities for our members like you.
Marketing Committee
Do you have experience in Marketing & Promotions? This committee is developing marketing materials, including website, e-newsletter and other related products.
Fundraising Committee Fundraising is critical to the operations of ALAC. If you have experience or just wish to learn and be part of the team, call us.
Visual Arts Committee Upcoming Exhibitions: August 3lst, September & October 2008. If your an Artist or wish to become part of the Art Exhibitions and/or help coordinate upcoming exhibitions.
Performing Arts Committee
Upcoming Events: October 2008,
Latino Festival Herberger Theater Center. If your a Performing Artist or wish to become part of the the planning, programming and performances.
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ALAC
Advocates for Latin@ Arts & Culture Consortium, Inc.
3003 N. Central Avenue, #103,
Phoenix, Arizona, 85012.
602.793.1293
Email & Web
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ALAC Creating & Investing in our Community for...a Legacy of Latin@ Arts & Culture in the Valley of the Sun!
Dear ALAC Founding Members:
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish to thank you for believing in ALAC and our mission for the preservation, promotion and education of Latin@ Arts & Culture for our community .
Today, I wish to engage your leadership and participation to join us as we strengthen our journey as members of ALAC which will ensure our momentum and success. Since, it has been almost a year since we first gathered as artists, advocates and activists, I believe, it's time to report our progress and accomplishments...in other words; Que Pasa ALAC? Please find a briefing of ALAC's progress and a list of ALAC Committees for your serious consideration to volunteer.
A priority this month is your support to promote ALAC's first fundraiser on August 3lst; help us 'fill the house' by purchasing your ticket today at the membership discounted rate of $68. ALAC in partnership with Bru's Musical Theater presents i'Nunsense/Sorpresas,' a broadway musical comedy with a 3-Course Gourmet Dinner, an ALAC Art Exhibition and Raffle. Bring all your family & friends!
Your leadership is critical now, make a commitment to take action now...to make a positive difference for our community. Por Favor! Call me directly at 602.793.1293 with your ideas, comments or questions.
Gracias,
ErLinda C. Tórres
ALAC Board President
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August 3l, 2008 at 4:30 pm., Bru's Musical Theater in Partnership with ALAC
PRESENTS:
The broadway musical comedy 'Nunsense' Performed in Spanish with English supertitles at the Arizona Broadway Theatre. Produced & Directed by Bru's Musical Theater with a fabulous talented cast of actors & singers.
Tickets Available for Purchase on Website:
Click Website:
$68 General Seat plus 1 complimentary raffle ticket.
$98 Premium Seats plus 1 complimentary ALAC membership & 1 raffle ticket.
$128 VIP Seats plus 1 Complimentary ALAC Membership & 2 complimentary raffle tickets. |
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Que Pasa ALAC? Summer 2008
Gracias to Board Members & Members of ALAC! Find a progress report that follows:
Felicidades to our Founding Board Members. The ALAC Board of Directors is composed of leaders in our community who have volunteered their time and service for the preservation, promotion and education of Latin@ Arts & Culture. Each board member has demonstrated an enormous amount of time to lead, plan and execute programming for ALAC ; while leading their respective organizations too. Our Board believes that our work will result in a Latin@ Cultural Center for our community.
The Latino Caucus, awards ALAC on April 4, 2008, another historical moment: On April 4, 2008, The Latino Caucus, Arizona State Legislature recognizes and awards a certificate to ALAC for dedicated leadership of Latin@ Arts & Culture on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives. A historical moment...it was the first time that a Latino Arts & Culture organization has been recognized in the House of Representatives in the State of Arizona.
Community Partnership Forums & Receptions: Since the beginning, ALAC's goal was to be inclusive of all artists, our first community gathering was on June 2007. We continued to hold community forums throughout the year to identify new members and to sustain our initiative to identify new community partnerships.
ALAC Board of Directors & Incorporation: We elected a board of directors that represents the 12 major latin@ arts organizations in the city. ALAC incorporated in Phoenix, Arizona in January 2008.
A Business Plan: May 2008 the board developed a Business Plan for ALAC and submitted to the City of Phoenix as part of the negotiations to have ALAC considered for a potential site to establish an office and to envision the Latino Cultural Center. A productive dialogue and negotiations with the City of Phoenix is in-progress today.
A Membership Plan: We launched a membership campaign and recruited paid members which includes all board members. Then revised our Membership Plan to create benefits and opportunities for the membership; and specifically create new levels of community investment levels.
Strategic Planning Retreat June 7th: Planned & executed a highly successful Strategic Planning Retreat for board members with three goals; Team Building, Action Planning & Personal Leadership Commitment. All board members participated and it was facilitated by board member, Melanie Ohm and hosted by board member, Donna Valdes.
2008-2009 Community Partnership Forums & Receptions: To sustain our goal of community outreach we plan to continue identifying new partnerships and identifying new members to join ALAC's mission and vision. The new venues will be scheduled for October, November & beginning January 2009.
City of Phoenix Partnership: To sustain a positive dialogue with the City, we are planning to formalize a collaboration that may result in a facility to establish an ALAC Office and begin the development of a Latino Cultural Center for the community.
Events & Programming & ALAC Artists:
ALAC Artists donated art to generate operating funds & Board
members & Membership participated , donated & coordinated
numerous art exhibitions & events within the community.
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