4/17: HOPE Latina Action Day in Sacramento

Thu Apr 5, 2007 2:52 pm (PST)


HOPE proudly presents

The 13th Annual Latina Action Day

Sacramento
Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
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$50 registration fee before April 6, 2007 and $100 thereafter

Please join Hope as we convene 600 Latina leaders from all regions of
California in Sacramento for our annual public policy issues conference,
Latina Action Day Sacramento.

This one day conference is designed to facilitate dialogue between
corporate and community Latina leaders and elected officials on public
policies affecting Latinas in California. Through townhalls, public
hearings, and workshops, HOPE presents up to date information, analysis,
and access to decision makers on critical issues such as access to
healthcare, higher education, and the California State budget.

Conference Schedule*

12:00 pm

Registration

12:30 pm

Breakfast

Welcome and Conference Overview

Remarks on the California Budget: State Senator Denise Ducheny, Chair
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee

1:15 pm

Expanding Access to Health Insurance: How Do We Get There?

A discussion on the State's universal healthcare proposals. Speakers:
- Secretary Kim Belshe, CA Health and Human Services Agency
- Senate Pro Tempore, Don Perata (Invited)
- Sumi Sousa, Office of Speaker Fabian Nuñez
- Sara Rogers, Office of State Senator Sheila Kuehl

Youth Town Hall: Assessing College Opportunity for Latinas in California

Invited Speakers:
- Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia
- Assemblywoman Nicole Parra

2:30 pm

Education Townhall: Ensuring Latinas Have a Choice To Go To College

Invited Speakers:
- State Senator Jack Scott
- State Senator Alex Padilla
- State Senator Gloria Romero
- State Assemblyman and Latino Caucus Chair, Joe Coto

3:45 pm

The State of the California Budget and Implications for Latinas

Workshop 1: K-12 and Higher Education
Workshop 2: Health and Human Services
Workshop 3: CalWORKs

5:30 pm

VIP Reception (By Invitation Only)

A networking reception attended by State Legislators, Latina Action Day
presenters, and legislative staff.

7:00 pm

Celebrating Latina Leadership Dinner

Honoring Latina legislators for their leadership, service, and
dedication to the Latina community

*Subject to change without notice

Conference Sponsors:

CO-TITLE
Comcast and Wescom

BENEFACTORS
BP, PG&E, State Farm, Union Bank of California, The Walt Disney Company,
Washington Mutual

YEAR ROUND
Cosmetics and Toiletry Association, The California State University, The
California Teachers Association, HealthNet, Southern California Gas
Company/ A Sempra Energy Utility, Southwest Airlines, Time Warner Cable,
TELACU, Univision

SENATE CLUB
Chevron Texaco

ASSEMBLY CLUB
AAA of Northern California, Association of California Life and Health
Insurance Companies, Blue Cross of California, California Cable and
Telecommunications Association, California Planned Parenthood Education
Fund, Charter Communications

Reserve your hotel room now!

Sheraton Grand Sacramento, 916-447-1700, $179 double, $204 triple,
subject to availability

Holiday Inn Express, 916-444-4436, rates $98.00 double, $108 triple book
before April 2, 2007

For general conference information, contact:

Lisa Pringle

Program Associate
213-622-0606 x2
lpringle [at] latinas.org <mailto:lpringle%40latinas.org>