hispanic chamber newsletter 7/10

More than a hundred people gathered atthe River Spirit Casino in south Tulsa towatch the televised broadcast of the soc-cer games of the World Cup.

The events, organized by the GreaterTulsa Hispanic Chamber pf Commerce,KTXTD 1530AM La Que Buena and theHispano de Tulsa newspaper, includedgames and prizes, including jerseys ofthe Mexican national soccer team andsoccer balls provided by Farmers HomeInsurance.

Wearing Mexico's official team uniform,Jonathan Alavez eased his anxiety aboutthe game by playing with a soccer ball."This match is very important," he said,with his eyes fixed on the televisionscreen. "My dad always tells me that thebest game in history was during theWorld Cup semifinal in Mexico '70, you

know, between Italy and Germany," saidAntonio López, dressed in the typicalgreen color of the Mexican national teamand wearing soccer shoes. "I'm still look-ing for a game like that, so I can tell mykids in 20 or 30 years."

Women also were present to cheer theteam: "I understand the game and I loveit," said Anita Bracamonte. "Well, actual-ly I love the players, especially RafaMárquez."

During the game it was common to hearthe crowd offer instructions, complaintsand some off-color comments directed atthe Mexican squad. "It is a religion thatdoes not forgive mistakes," explainedJosé Castro, a native of Guatemala, buta Mexican team supporter. The onlymoment of silence came in the 55thminute of the opening game on June 11,

when South Africa scored the first goal ofthe 2010 World Cup, a blast fromSiphiwe Tshabalala. But the party cameback to life in the 79th minute whenMárquez scored from close range. Thegame ended in a 1-1 tie.

Span played the Netherlands for theWorl Cup on on July 11 th and won 1-0.

Spainbecame the world cup winner forthe first time in history.

The Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

M o n t h l y N e w s l e t t e rM o n t h l y N e w s l e t t e rJuly 2010

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The Monthly Newsletter is publishedmonthly by The Greater Tulsa Hispanic

Chamber of Commerce.If you would like to place a display ad,

gives us a call 664-5326Francisco J. TreviñoExecutive Director

Juan MiretExecutive Assistant

World Cup at the River Spirit Casino in south Tulsa

Democratic gubernatorial candidateJari Askins met with about 20 peopleduring a forum June 8 at the St. ThomasMore Church on Tulsa's east side, whereshe answered questions and told thegroup, nearly all Spanish-speaking,about herself.

"People fear those things they don'tknow,"? said Askins, who is Oklahoma'slieutenant governor. "That's the reasonI'm here today, so all of you can knowme."

She was asked about the proposedEnglish-only question that will be votedon during the November elections."Some states have passed English asthe official language bills, but this issomething very different,"? she said."We need to deal with strategies beforethese things are passed in the legisla-ture."

Eduardo Mora, president of theCoalition of Hispanic Organizations,asked about the possibility of legislationbeing introduced next year that is similarto the law passed in Arizona, S.B. 1070."The federal government has createdproblems and continues creating themwhen they don't provide solutions,"? saidAskins. "I fear another states will adoptsimilar laws like the one in Arizona."?

Members of the Villalobos family,originally from Mexico but how havebeen in Tulsa for 11 years, talked withAskins after the meeting about immigra-tion issues and a greater integration ofthe Hispanic community. "It is importantthat Hispanics participate in the demo-cratic process,"? José Villalobos said toAskins. He spoke in Spanish and hisdaughter Yareli translated into English."Our community deserves the best. I will

work to integrate all the communities,"?Askins answered.

Asked about supporting state legisla-tion similar to the proposed federalDREAM Act, which would help undocu-mented immigrant youth, Askins said,"Yes."?

Askins discussed her experience asa judge and state lawmaker, saying shewas "very different from the other candi-dates."? She said: "I'm surprised abouthow shortsighted our legislators are.One example is (immigration law) H.B.1804, businesses don't like it.

Askins faces Oklahoma's AttorneyGeneral, Drew Edmondson, in theDemocratic Party primary on July 27 forthe gubernatorial nomination. The gen-eral election is set for Nov. 2.

Chamber News

The Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

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Gubernatorial candidate Jari Askins meets with Hispanics

Candidate Jari Askins meeting the Villalobos family


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Chamber News

President Barack Obama gave his

first speech devoted entirely to immigra-

tion policy since taking office last July 1,

at the American University in

Washington, D.C.

"I’m ready to move forward, the

majority of Democrats are ready to

move forward, and I believe the majority

of Americans are ready to move for-

ward,” said Obama. “But the fact is,

without bipartisan support, as we had

just a few years ago, we cannot solve

this problem.”

Obama described the immigration

issue from the two extremes of the mat-

ter, defending his efforts to strengthen

border security while promoting a path

to citizenship for many of the 11 million

people in the United States without doc-

uments.

Under Obama's proposal, undocu-

mented immigrants who wish to remain

in the country would be required to

admit they broke the law and pay fines

and back taxes, pass background

checks and prove that they can speak

English before going to the back of the

line of those seeking permanent resi-

dency. It would also strengthen border

security and interior enforcement, cre-

ate a process for temporary workers

and require Social Security cards with

biometric data like fingerprints or retinal

patterns.

Obama rejected mass deportations

and he said they would be “logistically

impossible and wildly expensive." He

also said that “in sum, the system is bro-

ken and everybody knows it.”

In order to avoid misunderstandings

of the presidential address, Francisco

Treviño, President & CEO of the Greater

Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

(GTHCC); Ed Martínez, Vice Chairman

of the Board of Directors of the GTHCC

and Marvin Lizama, President of the

American Dream Coalition broadcasted

a special radio program hosted at the

KXTD 1530AM La Que Buena.

President talks about immigration reform

Ed Martinez and Marvin Lizama At KXTD studios


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Chamber NewsMonthly Luncheon

H.B. 1804 and labor matters were the topics forour most recent Monthly Networking Luncheon,presented by Hall Estill last June 23 at theRenaissance Hotel.

Since the mid-1960s, Hall Estill has beendelivering powerful results to its clients nationwide.A full-service business law firm, it has created apractice that taps the knowledge of skilled attor-neys while maintaining focus on meeting clients’needs.

Our guest speaker was Steven A. Broussard,which addressed about Laborand EmploymentLaw and H.B. 1804

We will meet again next July 28 at 11:30 a.m.at the Renaissance Hotel

Steven A. Broussard

Winner of the

Small Hispanic Chamber

Award for Region III,

from The United States Hispanic

Chamber of Commerce in 1998

Growing Business Through People and Partnerships.


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11:30 am-1:00 pmRenaissance

Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center

$20/member

$25/non-member

The cost of the function includes lunch.Please RSVP at (918) 664-5326 or e-mail [email protected]

Monthly LuncheonWednesday July 28th, 2010

Media Sponsors:

Hosted by:HISPANO DE TULSABilingual Newspaper

Guest Speaker

Laurie SundborgInterim CEO

Tulsa City-County Library

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Once a month the Hispanic community may learn the latest

news about the Chamber’s programs, services and events.

Our next show will be aired on

Saturday, July 31st from 9 to 10 a.m.

You may listen live at www.quebuenatulsa.com or

on you radio at 1530 AM.

‘Negocio para Todos’ is produced

by Francisco Treviño, President & CEO of the

Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and

Juan Miret

The Greater Tulsa

Hispanic Chamber’S

Radio Show

‘Negocio para Todos’

or

‘Business for

Everyone’

This is an informative radio

show recently launched by the

Greater Tulsa Hispanic

Chamber in partnership with

KXTD La Que Buena

1530AM.


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Won't You Join Us!

Do you have a new business, new loca-tion an expansion or an anniversary?

The Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber ofCommerce is pleased to assist you withyour grand opening or ribbon cutting.Here are the answers to a few common-ly asked questions:

WHAT THE CHAMBER DOES:

All free of charge, to our Chambermember

Sends out a broadcast email our mem-bers on our email list to notify them ofyour opening

Provides the “giant scissors” and bowsand ribbon to cut (we usually deliverthem the day before or several hoursbefore the event – please let us knowwhat color bows and ribbon, and howlong)

Podium and microphone

Keeps track of RSVPs, unless you pre-fer to handle that yourself

Attends the event and takes pictures forour e-newsletter and web page

Typically our Chamber ExecutiveDirector, President of the Board, someBoard Members will attend.

Publicizes the event in our e-newsletterand web page with a photo after the factin the next edition

Invite the media

We will help you prepare an agenda

WHAT THE COMPANY DOES

Sets the date and time of the event –typically first thing in the morning (8AMor 9AM), Noontime, end of the day(4PM or later) or evening (7PM) –

please coordinate this with the Chamberif at all possible well in advance to avoiddate and time conflicts

You provide any refreshments for thosein attendance – this is entirely up to you

Invite Your Board of Directors, if applica-ble and friends and family

Those who helped with your new loca-tion like contractors, bankers, etc.

You provide any refreshments for thosein attendance - this is entirely up to you

Provide background information on yourcompany ahead of time to those whoare speaking so they can prepareremarks (we can help with that)

HOW IT RUNS :

Your agenda could be something likethis:

Welcome Guests – done by a companyrep

Intro on the company – done by a com-pany rep – Explain what you do if a newbusiness, about your new location – if asecond location or a move, your hours,introduce your staff

Congratulatory Remarks – fromChamber, other dignitaries – these are1-3 minutes each – very brief

Cut the ribbon – usually done by digni-taries and head company rep, somechoose to have all employees do thecutting

Thank you for attending – by a companyrep

Then you offer everyone to come take alook at your facility, and if large enough,you might want to offer tours

KEEP IN MIND:

Weekend grand openings (includingFriday after 5:00) are harder for theChamber to draw attendance to thanweekday events.

Hanging your ribbon – should be placedin front of the doorway – you and the“cutters” would stand behind the ribbonfacing the crowd

Keep in touch with the Tulsa HispanicChamber as your plans progress

As mentioned above, the Tulsa HispanicChamber will handle RSVPs, unless youprefer to do it yourself. As you mayknow, people will wait until the lastminute to RSVP, or will show up withoutRSVPing. Call the Tulsa HispanicChamber during the morning of the daybefore the event to get the latest count,and add a little cushion before commu-nicating a final number to your caterer. Ifexperienced, your caterer can probablyhelp with your estimate.

Will parking be an issue? If so, pleaselet us know where you would like gueststo park so we can inform them inadvance

The farther ahead you contact us themore publicity we can give your event

If you have a digital version of yourlogo, please email it to the RibbonCutting Coordinator so it can appear onour email

To arrange for your special event,please contact:

The Greater Tulsa HispanicChamber of Commerce918-664-5326 or email

[email protected]

Ribbon Cutting CeremoniesRIBBON CUTTINGS, GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES& OPEN HOUSES


Our next monthly luncheon is July 28th, 2010 at 11:30 am

RenaissanceTulsa Hotel & Convention Center

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297 Members!

In the 11 years history of the The Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, membership levels have had their peaks and valleys, with the 297 membership mark being

achieved. We are extremely enthusiastic.

Thank you for your extraordinary support.

Winner of the Small Hispanic Chamber Award 2008

for Region III, from The United States Hispanic

Chamber of Commerce&

2009 the Whitney M. Young, Jr. award for unselfish service to the youth of America.

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