HALAPAC vision details

HALAPAC VISION By Victor Pinzon

Hispanics Africans Asians Latin America Political Action Committee, HALAPAC

HALAPAC VISION By Victor Pinzon September 1, 2001 Who Are We and Plan to Be HISPANIC AFRICAN ASIAN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (HALAPAC) founded in Washington is a wider and modern resurgence of the successful PAC established by Victor Pinzon in 1992 in Miami, Florida. Our goals are ambitious, almost impossible to accomplish, but with a committed growing team of movers and shakers our goals are doable, and we will have fun accomplishing them for the benefit of our people and eveyone. We seek to have a growing number of members across all 50 states and friends in Latin America, Africa and Asia who are at the forefront of the most vexing issues facing Hispanics, Africans and Asians today: focusing on Hispanics and Latin America, seeking equal representation and resources -because taxation without representation is no democracy- fighting corruption, impunity, poverty; and strengthening democracy, rule of law, government institutions; contributing to the educational, economic and political empowerment of our constituency and people everywhere. And above all, ensuring that Hispanics and Latin America are united and strong enough to meet these challenges. HALAPAC is open to all, is all inclusive; we seek and encourage doers, movers and shakers to join us. I have been told by several politicians over the years that “the squeaking wheel gets the grease!” Therefore, at HALAPAC we plan to squeak a lot. (Grease for us means attention, resources, access, equal opportunities -today!) We plan to develop a strong and growing number of members and friends to constantly meet with members of Congress - at their home and in Washington. - We plan to have HALAPAC activists help pass more than 100 pro-Hispanic and Latin America, African, Asian legislative initiatives a year. We will work to procure comparative funding to our people as the successful American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) gets for Israel (over $3 billion in aid annually). We seek to develop an organization so that activists work closely with the future HALAPAC's professional staff -people that we will draw from the top echelons of government, diplomacy, academia and politics. Our HALAPAC lobbyists will meet every member of Congress and cover every hearing on Capitol Hill that touches on Hispanics and U.S.- Latin America relationship. HALAPAC policy experts each day will review hundreds of periodicals, journals, speeches and reports and meet regularly with the most innovative foreign policy thinkers in order to track and analyze events and trends. Professionals in our soon to be established HALAPAC's regional offices will reach out to activists in hundreds of communities each year from Seattle, Washington to Miami, Florida. Whether meeting in a neighbor's living room, attending a ballroom gala or participating in a HALAPAC conference in Washington, DC, HALAPAC activists will receive up-to-date analyzes of Hispanics, Latin America issues and American politics. HALAPAC will also become active on over 100 college campuses nationwide, educating students about the importance of the U.S.-Latin America friendship and Hispanic needs. HALAPAC's top quality seminars will give young people information and skills to become sophisticated pro-Hispanic and pro-Latin America political advocates both on and off campus. And our exceptional competitive school year and summer internship programs will be regarded among the nation's top opportunities for young political enthusiasts. Our Current Agenda Preparing the Next Generation of Pro-Hispanic, Pro-Latin America Leaders The challenges for today's students are enormous -- Hispanics are polarized by country of origin with deep divisions among our 21 countries of origin. Historically, though we have beautiful wonderful cultural roots, we have serious wasteful behavioral patterns and traits that we must overcome. At HALAPAC, we plan to encourage our youth to join to work as a team to win each and most of the games we will face, and become the best that we can be across the U.S. and across Latin America! HALAPAC will train and educate pro-Hispanic and pro-Latin America students across the U.S. and throughout Latin America and develop their leadership skills so that they become effective citizen lobbyists today and our pro-Hispanic and pro-Latin America leaders tomorrow.
Educating Congress About Hispanics and the U.S.-Latin America Relationship Two-thirds of the House has been elected during this past decade, one in every three senators is in his or her first term and more than 2,000 candidates likely will run for federal office in the next two years. HALAPAC invites anyone and everyone to join us as members or friends to educate all of them about the importance of Hispanics and the U.S.-Latin America relationship. To complete this task, we must develop an unparalleled network of activists by traveling to communities both large and small in all 50 states. No Reinventing the Wheel. “At HALAPAC we are not reinvent the wheel, rather we plan to emulate and follow certain proven processes and procedures of successful PACs such AIPAC” Pinzon JOIN US, ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE AND CONTRIBUTE. UNITED WE WILL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!
CAMPUS Welcome Students!!! Welcome to HALAPAC's Political Empowerment Leadership Development Program (PELDP), which we plan to earn the highest respect and esteem of members of Congress for the quality of its leadership and excellence in education. Overview of PELDP We seek through PELDP to involve college students in pro-Hispanic and pro-Latin America political activity. PELDP invites student volunteers on every college campuses nationwide to encourage their peers to build relationships with elected officials, seek internships in the political world, volunteer on campaigns and lobby their members of Congress on issues that strengthen Hispanics and the U.S.-Latin America relationship. We plan to develop PELDP professional Field Organizers to work from coast to coast to educate students about the issues and involve them in the political process. Events, Workshops, Conferences We plan through PELDP to sponsor statewide and regional workshops and conferences. During election cycles, HALAPAC plans to host national voter registration drives cosponsored with all other entities to encourage and take tens of thousands of new student voters to the polls. Internship Program HALAPAC's internship exceptional program offers a most challenging experience to college students in DC. HALAPAC interns receive hands-on work experience, learn about Capitol Hill, and gain in-depth insight into politics Hispanics and Latin America. Our program graduates will have a synergy of opportunities and members of a dynamic global network, with potential work opportunities on Capitol Hill, in the White House, in the federal government, within the media, the international community, embassies, corporate America, Latin America, etc. Campus Liaisons HALAPAC Campus Liaisons will lead the pro-Hispanic, pro-Latin America effort on campus and receive weekly e-mails. Student members receive biweekly reports on Hispanics and US foreign policy in Latin America; action agendas; legislative alerts and access to the HALAPAC Job Bank. Policy Conference Student members are eligible for subsidies to attend HALAPAC's annual Policy Conference in Washington, DC, where they join their peers and community activists to lobby their members of Congress face to face. We look forward to seeing you on campus and seeing your involvement in pro-Hispanic and pro-Latin America political activism. We encourage you to continue to help strengthen Hispanics and the US-Latin America relationship and do your part in American politics. We need you on campus today! Contact us!! Some Helpful Links Latin American Newspapers U.S. Daily Newspapers The Washington Post, www.washingtonpost.com The New York Times, www.nytimes.com Newswires Associated Press, www.ap.org Reuters, www.reuters.com U.S. Government Institutions State Department Homepage, www.state.gov White House Homepage, www.whitehouse.gov Additional Resources
HALAPAC Internship Program The HALAPAC Internship Program enables students to contribute to strengthening Hispanics and the U.S.-Latin America relationship by participating actively in what could become one of the most dynamic lobbying groups in American politics. HALAPAC selects interns from a pool of highly qualified applicants who work at various HALAPAC offices and departments and then return to their campuses to promote pro-Hispanic and pro-Latin America political activism. General Internship Information Each semester and summer, HALAPAC will select highly qualified pro-Hispanic and pro-Latin America students for internships in its national and regional offices. HALAPAC interns will become actively involved in the efforts of one of the most effective lobby working group to strengthen Hispanics and the U.S.-Latin America relationship. Interns are expected to return to campus to promote pro-Hispanic and pro-Latin America political activity. Washington, DC Internships: Washington, DC interns will be active in all aspects of HALAPAC. They will conduct research on current events, lobby Members of Congress, attend hearings on Capitol Hill and assist HALAPAC staff in all elements of their work. Semester interns will work a minimum of 16 hours per week and may receive college credit. Summer undergraduate interns work full-time and may receive a stipend. During the summer, student activism and leadership development will be major components of the internship experience. Summer interns will help HALAPAC reach out to hundreds of students in Washington by organizing a series of educational seminars on Capitol Hill and hosting HALAPAC’s National Political Leadership Training Seminar, a day-long conference in July. We plan to have seminar speakers such as: the Senate Majority Leader, other Senators and House of Representatives, the Secretary of State or the Under Secretary of Latin American Affairs, White House officials, Ambassadors. Summer interns are expected to lead the pro-Hispanic, pro-Latin America effort on campus and encourage potential interns upon their return in the fall. Interns work in one of six departments: Legislative: Works to sensitize Members of Congress and Hill staff to the importance of Hispanics and of a strong U.S.- Latin America relationship. Foreign Policy Issues: Provides information about the US-Latin America bond to decision- makers and opinion leaders throughout the country. Political Affairs: Educates candidates for political office about Hispanics and Latin America-related issues and helps involve the pro- Hispanic/ Latin America community in the American political process. Communications Department: Serves as the organization's central message center, and maintains, updates, and develops the content of the HALAPAC web site. Development: Raises funds to ensure the future of the pro-Hispanic and pro-Latin America lobby. Political Leadership Development: Educates and organizes the pro- Hispanic pro-Latin America community on campus, promoting strong U.S.- Latin America ties. Regional Internships: Regional interns are placed in offices around the country and throughout Latin America to work on special projects. They should apply through the DC office and specify in their cover letter where they would like to work.

HALAPAC Internship Program How to Apply To Apply Please Send: 1. A cover letter stating your interest in interning at HALAPAC. 2. A resume indicating political experience (campaign work, student government, relevant course work) and involvement (campus activism, study/travel in Latin America, etc.). 3. A one-page, typewritten essay about your involvement with pro-Hispanic and or pro-Latin America work on campus. 4. A letter of recommendation from your HALAPAC campus liaison and other professional. For more information contact: Victor Pinzon 1114 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite B200, Washington, DC 20005 202 371 9696 Fax: 202 371 9668 vicpinzon@aol.com Application Deadlines: Fall internship application- September 15 Winter internship application- December 1 Spring internship application- January 15 Summer internship application- April 1
Field organizers We are seeking dynamic interested field organizers throughout the United States, Latin America and elsewhere to fill the vacancies as noted below. Welcome Midwestern and Southwestern students! I am XYZ and I work with schools from as far east as Ohio, as far north as North Dakota, and as far south as Texas. As a student at YRS University I was a pro-Latin America activist. I wrote letters to my member of Congress, I organized an evening with members of Latin American Consulates on my campus, I studied at the NHAG University in Bogota, and I sponsored a program featuring Congressmember TRDF. I look forward to sharing these experiences and others with you in the near future. I look forward to working with all of the schools that stretch across the middle of the country. Please feel free to e-mail me at xxxxx . I look forward to hearing from you soon. Welcome Northeastern students! My name is BACD, and I am a recent graduate of TTTG College in ERTT, PA. I am looking forward to working with all you Northeast students, especially because I know the area and schools well! The Northeast region works with students along the East Coast from schools in Maryland up to Maine. The Northeast is home to the most college students per region. Therefore, I have the unique opportunity to work closely with one another throughout the year. We use our proximity to our advantage and coordinate our efforts so that we can produce the most useful educational programming. For more information please contact me at (202) xxx xxxx or yyyyyy. For more information about the Northeast region, please email me at ffffgggg. Welcome Southeastern students! The Southeast region works with students along the Southeast Coast from schools in Virginia down to Florida. Hello, my name is SSSTT and I am HALAPAC's Field Organizer for the entire West Coast. I learned of HALAPAC in Uruguay when I participated in the first xxxxxx trip. When I returned to school at Indiana University I was ready to work hard to create a strong pro-Hispanic and pro-Latin America presence on my campus. If you love Latin America and want to be sure that she will always have a sound relationship with America, you've come to the right place! Students who attend schools from Colorado and westward to California, Washington and southbound to New Mexico can contact me at hhhjjjjas. I am looking forward to speaking with you about pro-Hispanic pro-Latin America programming and activism on campus. Welcome Washington D.C.! The Washington D.C. region works with students in the District. We use our proximity to our advantage and coordinate our efforts so that we can produce the most useful educational programming. For more information about the Washington D.C. region, please email me at vicpinzon@aol.com.
SUMMER SEMINAR SERIES: On Wednesday, June 12, 2002 over 100 college students and young professional from around Washington, D.C. will attend HALAPAC's first Summer Seminar. The seminar will feature Senator Christopher Dodd (D, CT) and or other U.S. Senator and House of Representatives, who will speak about the importance of Hispanics and a strong U.S.-Latin America relationship. Dodd will highlight some of the challenges of the digital Divide and the Haves and Have-nots, and the great opportunities these challenges offer. The seminar will be hosted by HALAPAC' Summer Interns. You will be able to read the full text of Dodd's speech in our website. PHOTOS Please keep an eye out for information on HALAPAC's other seminars, where we will host prominent Democrats and Republicans, as well as officials from the Bush administration. For more information on this and other seminar and to RSVP, contact Victor Pinzon at 202 371 9696 or vicpinzon@aol.com NATIONAL POLITICAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR: Interested in an update on the situation of Hispanics and Latin America? Want to get the inside scoop on Campaign 2002? Interested in the current legislation affecting Hispanics and Latin America? Want to gain the tools to be a pro-Hispanic and pro-Latin America political activist back on campus? Then, act today.... Join, register for HALAPAC's National Political Training Seminar, July 23-25, 2002. For more information please contact Victor Pinzon at 202 371 9696 or vicpinzon@aol.com.
HALAPAC Membership Form To join HALAPAC, print out and fill-in the attached form and mail or fax it with full payment to HALAPAC at the address below. Development HALAPAC 1115 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, suite B200 Washington, DC 20005 Attention: Membership Coordinator 202 371 9696 Fax 202 371 9668 HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED JOIN HALAPAC By becoming a HALAPAC member you can be provided the essential resources to meet our continuing challenges. A one year membership entitles you to all the benefits and services of HALAPAC. Complete and mail or fax with full payment (made payable to: HALAPAC) Attention: Development HALAPAC, 1115 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite B200, Washington, DC 20005 YES, I WANT TO (Check one or more) Join HALAPAC ____ Contribute ____ $50 ___ $100 ___ $250 ___ $500 ___ $1,250 ___ $2,500 ___ $5,000 ___ Name ______________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________ City, state _____________________________________________ Home Phone _____________________ Work Phone ____________________ Fax ______________________ email _______________________________________ Please charge my VISA / MASTER CARD / AMEXPRESS Account Number ______________________________________ Expiration Date _________ __________________________________________ Signature

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