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Thursday, March 1
11 am Press Conference (Guest, Speakers, Special Invitees):
El Paseo Restaurant, Ave. FD Roosevelt San Juan, PR
Presentation about the contents and the participation of Federal & State Agencies, Corporate VIP’s and Managers at the LULAC PR Veterans Summit
Friday, March 2
8 am to 3 pm Booths Assembly and Installation, Expo Area (Reception and Multiple Activities Center, Vega Alta, PR)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Visit to the VA Community Services Facilities
VA Hospital, San Juan, PR (10 Acacia St. San Juan, PR)
PR National Guard Museum (Bus Stop 3 ½, Puerta De Tierra, San Juan, PR)
PR National Cemetery (50 Cementerio Nacional Ave. Bayamón, PR)
NOTE: (with LULAC PR Board of Directors, Special Guests and Veterans Office VIP’s from Washington, DC)
Saturday, March 3
7:45 am to 3:00 pm New Strategy: Integrating Education, Employment, Outreach and Entrepreneurship & Community Services Exhibit Expo
Receptions & Multiple Activities Center, Vega Alta, PR
7:45 am – 9:00 am Registration, (Exterior Hall, East Side)
8:15 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast: Veterans, LULAC Board Members and Special Guests participating in the workshops only
(Tickets will be given at Registration Area, VIP area)
8:30 am - 9:00 am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Exhibit Expo (Lobby, Main Entrance)
Mrs. Ivonne Quiñones-Lanzó, LULAC PR State Director
Mr. Brent Wilkes, LULAC National Executive Director
Honorable Isabelo Molina, Vega Alta Mayor
Honorable Agustín Montañez, PR Veterans Procurer
Adjutant General Antonio Vicéns, PR National Guard
Honorable Ismael Ortiz, Jr., Acting Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor
Honorable Steve Muro, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC
Honorable Robert A. Petzel, M.D., Under Secretary for Health, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC
(note: Other Special Guests and Veterans could be part of the Ceremony)
Musical Group Cheerleaders by University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón Campus
9:00 am - 10:15 am Opening Forum:
Moderators:
o Mrs. Elsie Valdés, Senior Advisor for LULAC National President,
o Mr. Walter Valdés, LULAC PR VP for Young Adults
Welcome:
o Mrs. Ivonne Quiñones-Lanzó, LULAC PR State Director
o Hon. Isabelo Molina, Vega Alta Mayor
Presentation of the Colors:
o Puerto Rico Army National Guard National Anthem:
o Mrs. Ralina M. Cardona, LULAC NY State Director
Puerto Rico Anthem:
o Mrs. Ralina M. Cardona, LULAC NY State Director
Pledge of Allegiance:
o Mr. Juan Carlos Lizardi, LULAC Nat’l Vice Pres. Southeast
Invocation:
o Rev. José Alvarez, Iglesia Restauración en Cristo, Bayamón, PR
Remarks:
o Mr. José E. Meléndez, Municipality Affairs Office, Governor’s Office
o Hon. Lucy Arce, President of PR Senate’s Veterans Commission
o Mrs. Margaret Morán, LULAC National President (or her representative)
o Hon. Agustín Montañez, PR Veteran Procurer
Messages:
o Hon. Antonio Morales, American GI Forum
o Hon. Ismael Ortiz, Jr., Acting Assistant Secretary, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor
o Hon. Antonio J. Vicéns, Adjutant General PR National Guard
o Hon. Steve Muro, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC
o Hon. Kenneth McClintock, PR State Secretary (representing the Governor of PR, Hon. Luis G. Fortuño)
o Dr. Robert A. Petzel, M.D., Under Secretary for Health, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Exhibit Expo (open all day; available fast food at low prices: fries, hot dog, hamburger, other)
* Health Clinic * Employment Opportunities Orientation * Business Development Orientation * Home Financing Orientation * Medical Plans * Community Services Agencies * Artesanos * Faith-based Community Programs * Universities * Emergency Management Agency * PR National Guard * PR Police Department * PR Fire Department * National Parks * PR Natural Resources Department * Federal Agencies *Veterans Affairs * Veterans Hospital *National Cemetery * Veterans Associations Exhibits * Music by PR National Guard Band, Police Department, Mariachis and others
Plenary Sessions (10:15 am – 12:50 pm)
10:15 am – 11:00 am Panel: Educational Programs for Veterans (Room 1, First Floor) Capacity: 600
Moderators:
o Mr. Abdiel Martínez, LULAC PR Education Commission
o Dr. José Graña Muriente, LULAC PR Council President
Panelists:
o Honorable Ron Blackburn, CEO & President ASPIRA,
National Office, Wash., DC
o Professor José Méndez (or representative), Ana G. Méndez University Systems
o Dr. Pedro Fraile, Associated Dean, Sacred Heart University of PR
o Mrs. Doris Ruiz, Dean’s Special Assistant, University of PR at Bayamón
11:00 am – 11:15 am Break (Bottled water will be given to all participants at the Plenary Sessions)
11:15 am – 12:00 md Panel: Veterans Business Enterprise and Services (Room 1, First Floor) Capacity: 600
Moderators:
o Mr. Juan Carlos Lizardi, LULAC Nat’l VP for the Southeast
Panelists:
o Mrs. Wanda Mims, Director, PR Veterans Hospital
o Mr. Manny Mirabal, Founder of HTTP, and Principal of Gray Global Advisors, Washington, DC
o Hon. José Aponte, PR House of Representatives
o Representative, Veterans Affairs
12:00 md - 12:45 pm Panel: Veterans Employment, Housing and other Services (Room 1, First Floor) Capacity: 600
Moderators:
o Dr. Félix Avilés, Assistant Secretary, PR Department of Education
Panelists:
o Hon. Eduardo Fontaine, Supervisor, U.S. Department of Labor, NY
o Hon. Miguel Vivoni, Secretary, PR Housing Department
o Hon. Miguel Romero, Secretary, PR Department of Labor(or his representative)
o US Department of Labor in PR (or representative)
12:45 pm Closure: Dr. David Fuster, LULAC PR Elderly Councils
Workshops (10:15 am – 12:45 pm)
Workshop 1: Meeting Educational Programs (Room 2, First Floor) Capacity: 75
Moderators:
o Mr. Cruz Corraliza, LULAC PR VP for Youth
Panelists:
o Mr. John Villamil, ASPIRA, CIO & Executive Vice President
o Professor José Méndez, President, Ana G. Mendez University (or his representative)
o Mr. Richard Roybal, Director, LULAC National Educational Services Centers
o Mrs. Margarita Colon, Administrative Assistant, SJ University College
o American University Representative
o PR Department of Education, Vocational Schools Representative
o Sonya Matos, Veterans Liaison, University of Phoenix
Workshop 2: National Veterans Internship Program (Room 3) Capacity: 75
Moderator:
o Mr. Angel Morales Yulfo, LULAC PR VP
Panelist:
o Hon. Steven Fezler, Director, PR National Cemetery, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC
Workshop 3: Federal Training Institute (Room 4) Capacity: 75
Moderator:
o Mrs. Haydeé Rivera, LULAC PR Past Director
Coordinator:
o Mrs. Sara Clemente, LULAC National, Washington, DC
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Cold Snack Lunch for Veterans participating at Plenary Sessions (tickets will be given during Summit Sessions) – Room 1, First Floor ********************************************************************************************** 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: General Activities
for LULAC members’ families, Community and public in general at the Building’ Terrace, West Side.
Moderators: Dra. Elsie D’Acosta, LULAC PR VP for Elderly;
Mrs. Norma Hiraldo, LULAC National Women’ Commissioner & Mrs.
Ralina Cardona, LULAC NY State Director
Artesanos
Plaza Ejercicio – Departamento de Recreación y Deportes
Pleneros
Saludos de nuestros invitados especiales y Agencias Federales
Trio de la Guardia Nacional
Orquesta de la Policia de PR
Sully Music
Free Admission
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