E Newsletter
August/September 2004 E-Newsletter
Editors: Laura Donnelly and Alicia Rascon
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Turning Basura into Gold: Benefit Garage Sale (August 28)
- Web Design 101 for Girls, Teens and now their Moms
- Volunteer Spotlight: Alicia Arteaga-Wilson
- Cinemakids Film Festival
- Sponsors Step Up for Latin Night Vibe
- Latinitas Around Town
- Donor of the Month: Aaron Choate
- TURNING BASURA INTO GOLD: BENEFIT GARAGE SALE
- This Saturday, Latinitas will turn garbage into gold at a fundraising garage sale in South Austin. Featuring items as different as designer clothes and "the eighties are back" lamps, Latinitas, Inc. will be selling donated items dirt cheap to raise money for their upcoming Club Latinitas programming at Martin Middle School. Drinks, food and fun will be provided by Latinitas volunteers and information on the organization will be available at the event. 612 West Johanna Street off of South 1st Street. Email latinitasld@yahoo.com with any questions or donations.
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- WEB DESIGN 101 FOR GIRLS, TEENS, AND NOW, THEIR MOMS
- Each third Saturday of the month Latina girls and their families gather at the Pan American Recreation Center (2100 East 3rd Street) for informational meetings on family safety and home-ownership as part of the Strengthening the Family Series. Because of the enthusiasm of Latinitas' volunteer staff, free web design workshops are offered for Latina youth. Hosted by the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas, this special monthly event features something for the entire family. While parents learn about financial planning, their daughters are invited to design and publish their own websites. The first part of the workshop, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, will be devoted to girls ages 9 to 14, and the second workshop, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, will be dedicated to teens. In November, Latinitas will host a workshop for adult women as well. For more information about enrolling in a Latinitas web workshop (gratis!) email latinita@hotmail.com. Next workshop takes place on November 20th.
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- VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: ALICIA ARTEAGA-WILSON
- Alicia Arteaga-Wilson is a role model and she doesn't even know it! Growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, Alicia graduated from Edinburg high school and, shortly after, enlisted in the U.S. army. While she was stationed in Germany for two years, she was able to travel all over Europe. Finished with her commitment, Arteaga-Wilson returned to the U.S. and married Kelvin Wilson. Setting her sights on a degree, Alicia returned to school as a non-traditional student and majored in Advertising at University of Texas in Austin in 2002. Reflecting on her own years as a Latina jovene, Alicia says, though she's all Texan, she may be a New Yorker at heart! "As a pre-teen, I often fantasized of becoming a New York City hair stylist! Even though I'd never visited the city, I'd always felt the connection, energy and love for it. In my heart, I'm a New Yorker raised in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas." On being a teen, Alicia said body image was an issue for her. Unlike most teens and women who complain of too much weight, Alicia was always on the other side, being called " flacita" or "flaca" which she hated. "I wanted to shop in the teen section and not the little girls department. I just wanted to fit in." On who is her role model, Alicia mentions her sister Annabelle, her friend and mentor. "In the short nine years or so that we've lived in the same city again, I have learned and changed so much due to her undying support and continuous crafting." Alicia says. On her commitment to Latinitas where she serves in multiple capacities including on the board of directors and as our photo editor, Alicia says "I relate to Latinita's because it advocates empowerment, culture, options, education, and addresses a lot of the real-life issues I struggled with as a pre-teen. I really believe I would have made different choices if there had been an organization like Latinitas that I could have grown up with." We are thrilled with Alicia's dedication, support and keen creativity and look forward to more great photo essays on her behalf!
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- CINEMAKIDS FILM FESTIVAL
- Cinemakids, part of the Cinematexas International Short Film Festival, is celebrating its fifth year with a two-day program devoted to honoring and inspiring young media producers. Taking place on Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12 at the University of Texas at Austin, Cinemakids includes free screenings of short films, videos, and computer animations made by young people, as well as free training in basic filmmaking techniques for youth 7 to 12 years old. Screenings will take place at 12 to 1:30 pm in CMB Studio 4D and the Workshop 1:30 to 4:30 pm CMB Studio 4E. The screenings are open to the public; however, the workshops require registration. Please contact Mary Kearney at 512-475-8648 or mkearney@mail.utexas.edu to register.
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- SPONSORS STEP UP FOR LATIN NIGHT VIBE
- Latinitas would like to thank The Caucus Club on Red River, Mary Welch and the Curanderos, Drink, DJ Mig and the Rokka-tones for hosting and performing at Latin Night Vibe on July 17th. The performance was a record-breaking fundraiser for Latinitas, and special thanks goes to Nori Vigil, Angela Ayala, Alicia Arteaga-Wilson, Alicia Rascon, Laura Donnelly, Cooper Jumonville, Del Humberton, Ryan Polomski, Marcela Evans, Carol Gines, Terrie Rabago and everyone who came out to support this fundraiser that benefited Latinitas programming. Door prizes were provided by Chili's, Hut's, Frank Angies, Amy's Ice Cream, The Macaroni Grill, Blazer Tag, Austin Rock Gym, Academy Sports and Costa del Sol restaurant.
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- LATINITAS AROUND TOWN
Hey girls and parents! Catch Latinitas at the following exciting community events coming soon.
Hispanic Health Fair: September 4 at the Austin Convention Center
For more information, contact Hilda Rivas at 512-433-7113 or via email hilda.rivas@heart.org.
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention: September 15 to 18 at the Austin Convention Center. This National Convention is known as the largest networking event for Hispanic business leaders and chamber executives in the country. The convention will include a two-day Expo, where attendees and the public will enjoy visiting more than 200 exhibitors comprised of major corporations, Hispanic and international enterprises, government agencies and educational institutions. The Expo will also feature a Youth Career Pavilion that offers prospective job seekers an inside track on education and career choices for the future. Visit events.ushcc.com for more information.
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- Donor of the Month: AARON CHOATE
Aaron Choate has been donating web space for Latinitas magazine for over two years now, allowing us to spend funding that would normally go to web maintenance on our programming. Latinitas is grateful for his support and generosity. Employed by the University of Texas as a systems analyst for the U.T.'s general libraries, Choate is also self-employed, operating a server that houses numerous personal and business sites at customized costs. For more information on Aaron's web services call 512-495-4265.
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Latinitas, Inc. is an Austin-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Hispanic girls in media and technology. We accomplish this by publishing a bilingual webzine for Hispanic girls, hosting innovative media workshops in the community, and facilitating an after-school program for junior reporters.
Mailing address: PO Box 4284, Austin, Texas 78765
Email: latinitasmag@yahoo.com
Website: www.latinitasmagazine.org
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