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Tulalip Charitable Contributions Funds Distribution Report

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Latino Educational Training Institute6605 202nd St. Suite B, Lynnwood, WA 98036(425) 775.2688; http://www.letiwa.org

Latino Education and Training Institute (LETI) develops programs to facilitate the success of Spanish-speaking and bilingual persons in the US. Our experience in Washington State spans scholarship planning, personal financial literacy and civic participation.

This award was used as support for operational expenses and programs.

For more information please read the attached report from Latino Educational Training Instutute.

Latino Educational Training Institute 6605 202nd St. SW, Suite 300, Lynnwood, WA 98036

August 25, 2017

Marilyn Sheldon, Director

Tulalip Tribes Charitable Contributions

8802 27th Avenue NE

Tulalip, WA 98271-9694

Re: 4th Annual LLI Dinner Dance Fundraiser

Q1 2017 14.2

Dear Ms. Sheldon,

The Latino Educational Training Institute would like to thank the Tulalip Tribes Charitable

Contributions for their generous support of the 4th Annual Latino Leadership Initiative Dinner

Dance Fundraiser. With your support we were able to conduct our most successful LLI event to

date. With over just over $21,000 in event revenue and donations we were able to put on a well-

received event, provide $6,000 in scholarships to the LLI program graduates, as well as put the

LLI program into a solid position moving into the 2018 cohort. Over 300 Latinos in South

Snohomish County were impacted.

Your generous support allowed us to perform the largest event marketing effort to date, securing

attendees for all 160 available seats. Additionally your support helped to increase our event ROI

from 130% to 210%, putting this event well ahead of our target and in line with industry

standards for a “mature” fundraising effort.

Once again we would like to express our deepest gratitude for the generous donation from the

Tulalip Tribes Charitable Contributions. It is with the support of partners like yourselves that

small non-profit organizations like LETI are able to deliver quality programs to further the

success of the local Latino community.

Sincerely,

Rosario Reyes

Founder and Executive Director

Latino Education and Training Institute

www.letiwa.org

www.facebook.com/letiwa.org

4th Annual

Dinner & Dance Fundraiser

Emerald Sponsors:

Partners:

Leaders of Change for Today and Tomorrow- Líderes de Cambio para Hoy y Mañana

Latino Leadership Initiative

May 20, 2017 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Edmonds Community College

Woodway Hall

20000 68th Avenue West Lynnwood WA 98036

www.facebook.com/letiwa.org

LETI would like to recognize Tulalip Tribes

for their generous support to the Latino Leadership Initiative

Charitable Contributions mission

Charitable Contributions Fund provides the opportunity for a

sustainable and healthy community for all. The Tulalip Tribes strives

to work together with the community to give benefits back to others to

help build a stronger neighborhood. That's why, in Tulalip, it is

traditional to “raise our hands” to applaud and give thanks to those

who have given to us. We “raise our hands” to the numerous

organizations in our region that contribute to our communities.

Program

Masters of Ceremony: Jaqueline Gonzalez & Vanessa Guzman

- LLI Alumni

I. Networking

II. Dining room seating – music by DJ Rene

III. Welcome by Masters of Ceremony

IV. Program Introduction by Rosario Reyes –

President, Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI)

V. Acknowledgment of Dignitaries and Sponsors

VI. Overview of the Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) & 5 year

Video presentation

VII. Student Testimonials

· Edmonds Community College

· Everett Community College

· Skagit Valley College

VIII. Dinner

IX. Entertainment

Mexican Music and Dances by LETI Cultural Group, Directed

by Arturo R. Montano

Sonia Porras & Nestor Ruiz, 2017 World Champions of

Marinera Norteña from Trujillo, Peru

X. Call to Action/ Dessert Dash

XI. Closing Statements

XII. General Dance – Music by Sonido Transformador /DJ Rene

Our Special Thanks to the following:

LLI Partners

Edmonds Community College

Dr. Jean Hernandez – President

Diana Bustos – Program Manager, Diversity Student Center

Everett Community College

Dr. David N. Beyer – President

Skagit Valley College

Dr. Thomas A. Keegan – President

Leadership Snohomish County

Kathy Coffey – Executive Director, Leadership Snohomish County

Danica Chadwick – Nurse Manager, Providence Health and Services Michael Duerr – Labor Relations Program Manager, City of Everett

Andre Guzman – Associate Dean of Advising and College Success, EvCC

Ayesha Sheikh – General Manager, Navigator Suites - 360 Hotel Group

Leadership Skagit

Kate Bennett – Executive Director, Leadership Skagit

Sue Krienen – Regional Director, Americas Growth Projects

Erin Long – Accounting Lead/Grower Accounting

Beverly Harrington – President, Skagit Auto Licensing, Inc.

Jorge Manzanera – Director/Founder, Skagit Mediation

WSU Extension Latino Community Studies

Dr. José L. García-Pabón – Associate Professor and Specialist,

Latino Community Studies and Outreach

Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC)

Dr. Diana Morelli – Director, Latino Business Retention and

Expansion Program

Edmonds Community College

LLI Mentor: Diana Bustos

College Participants: Aaron Castillo, Dulce Camacho, Fernanda Hurtado, Jennifer Huerta, Manuel Gonzalez, Zhaira Lopez, Lizbeth Rodriguez

Community Project Goal: The main goal of the program was to mentor middle school Latino children and educate them about overcoming challenges, encouraging higher education, and developing them as future leaders.

About the program: The mentoring program, “Leadership FUEGO!” enabled Edmonds Community College Latino students to mentor Latino children at Meadowdale Middle School. The LLI mentors networked with school officials, reached out to parents and students, and covered many subjects including: self-improvement, identity development, social justice advocacy, financial aid assistance for college, resources, career development, community engagement, etc. The LLI mentors themselves developed leadership/mentoring skills by creating the structured Leadership FUEGO! Program with a syllabus, and presenters on many subjects. The LLI mentors met with the middle school children for an hour, twice weekly, over an eight-week period. The Leadership FUEGO! Program culminated with the LLI mentors awarding certificates to the middle school students for their participation in the program. The LLI mentors have created a legacy that will continue with future Latino children in our community.

LLI Mentor: Skagit Leadership

College Participants: Alicia Hernandez, Cesiley Garcia, Christopher Leyavera, Flor Zamorano, Jonathan Velasques, Korinne Bisig, Laura Nordquist, Yessica Hernandez, Karen Sanchez

Overview of Community Project Goal: Organize and implement outreach to High School Students at two high schools. Research and develop material and information on scholarships, access and resident/non-resident status to provide to high school students. Develop and share mentee personal stories to deepen the awareness of high school students. About the program: The mentees’ ambitious and successful outreach program titled Más Tenaz was based on interacting and providing information to high school students at two different high schools within the SVC district. At one site, the strategies included setting up tables and materials to engage students in discussion. At another site, the mentees presented in four regular sessions with students in the After-School ELL Class and the Homework Club. Topics varied at the two sites and included the following: how to prepare an application for SVC, how to identify and participate in meaningful volunteer activities (those that are look-on favorably in the application process), how to understand resident/non-resident status and immigrant rights. In addition, the mentees prepared and used their own personal experiences and stories to explain how to make progress in student life and the college entrance process. The mentees were creative in dividing responsibilities and forming a mentee group for each high school to use their time and availability to the greatest advantage. They met the challenge of having an impact on students who attend high school in two different counties.

Everett Community College

Skagit Valley College

LLI Mentor: Snohomish Leadership College Participants: Anahi Talavera, Andres Gomez, Cecilia Guzman, Dania Vasquez, Rene Acevedo

Overview of Community Project Goal: Provide information to students and parents about college attendance, financial aid and immigration. An immigration attorney volunteered his time to give legal advice. About the program: This program was created to provide information to students and parents regarding a college education. We created an event for parents and students called "Educate" based on a survey done at Everett High School. The event had three different sessions: Financial Aid, Running Start and Immigration Rights. In order to publicize the event, a flyer in Spanish & English was created and mailed. Also, we distributed flyers at Mexican Stores, to invite people to attend personally. When planning the event, we took into consideration what is culturally appropriate in the Latino community. Therefore, we made decorations, provided food, childcare, took pictures and had prizes like gift cards, as well as offering three free legal consultations on immigration. To evaluate the effectiveness of the project, we handed out surveys before and after the event. Taking in consideration the level of interest shown, we would like to follow-up with additional events for parents and students on these important topics.

Latino Leadership Initiative

Graduation 2017

Partners:

Leaders of Change for Today and Tomorrow- Líderes de Cambio para Hoy y Mañana

Latino Leadership Initiative

June 3, 2017 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Edmonds Community College

Woodway Hall 20000 68th Avenue West

Lynnwood WA 98036

www.facebook.com/letiwa.org

LETI would like to recognize Tulalip Tribes

for their generous support to the Latino Leadership Initiative

Charitable Contributions mission

Charitable Contributions Fund provides the opportunity for a sustainable and healthy community for all. The Tulalip Tribes strives

to work together with the community to give benefits back to others to help build a stronger neighborhood. That's why, in Tulalip, it is

traditional to “raise our hands” to applaud and give thanks to those who have given to us. We “raise our hands” to the numerous

organizations in our region that contribute to our communities.

Welcome & Introduction Master of Ceremony: Jaqueline Gonzalez – LLI Alumni Opening Remarks Rosario Reyes, Founder & CEO – Latino Educational Training Institute Keynote Speaker Dr. Paul E. Pitre, Chancellor of WSU – North Puget Sound at Everett Introduced by Dr. José L. García-Pabón, Associate Professor and Specialist Latino Community Studies and Outreach – Washington State University Extension Video Presentation Rosario Reyes, Founder & CEO – Latino Educational Training Institute Video Produced by: Ken Klima Student Testimonials Edmonds Community College Everett Community College Skagit Valley College Community Assessment Internship at UW Bothell Internship Project announcement Community Service Highlights and Student Recognition Diana Bustos, Leadership Snohomish, & Leadership Skagit Certificate of Achievement and Scholarship Awards Dignitaries & Counselors Closing Remarks Dr. Jean Hernandez, President of Edmonds Community College Reception

Our Special Thanks to the following:

LLI Partners

Edmonds Community College

Dr. Jean Hernandez – President Diana Bustos – Program Manager, Diversity Student Center

Everett Community College

Dr. David N. Beyer – President

Skagit Valley College

Dr. Thomas A. Keegan – President

Dr. Laura Cailloux – Vice President, Whidbey Island Campus Diana Peregrina – Multicultural Recruitment Specialist

Leadership Snohomish County

Kathy Coffey – Executive Director, Leadership Snohomish County

Danica Chadwick – Nurse Manager, Providence Health and Services Michael Duerr – Labor Relations Program Manager, City of Everett

Andre Guzman – Associate Dean of Advising and College Success, EvCC Ayesha Sheikh – General Manager, Navigator Suites - 360 Hotel Group

Leadership Skagit

Kate Bennett – Executive Director, Leadership Skagit

Sue Krienen – Regional Director, Americas Growth Projects Erin Long – Accounting Lead/Grower Accounting

Beverly Harrington – President, Skagit Auto Licensing, Inc. Jorge Manzanera – Director/Founder, Skagit Mediation

WSU Extension Latino Community Studies

Dr. José L. García-Pabón – Associate Professor and Specialist,

Latino Community Studies and Outreach

Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC)

Dr. Diana Morelli – Director, Latino Business Retention and Expansion Program

Edmonds Community College

LLI Mentor: Diana Bustos College Participants: Aaron Castillo, Dulce Camacho, Fernanda Hurtado, Jennifer Huerta, Manuel Gonzalez, Zhaira Lopez, Lizbeth Rodriguez

Community Project Goal: The main goal of the program was to mentor middle school Latino children and educate them about overcoming challenges, encouraging higher education, and developing them as future leaders.

About the program: The mentoring program, “Leadership FUEGO!” enabled Edmonds Community College Latino students to mentor Latino children at Meadowdale Middle School. The LLI mentors networked with school officials, reached out to parents and students, and covered many subjects including: self-improvement, identity development, social justice advocacy, financial aid assistance for college, resources, career development, community engagement, etc. The LLI mentors themselves developed leadership/mentoring skills by creating the structured Leadership FUEGO! Program with a syllabus, and presenters on many subjects. The LLI mentors met with the middle school children for an hour, twice weekly, over an eight-week period. The Leadership FUEGO! Program culminated with the LLI mentors awarding certificates to the middle school students for their participation in the program. The LLI mentors have created a legacy that will continue with future Latino children in our community.

LLI Mentor: Skagit Leadership

College Participants: Alicia Hernandez, Cesiley Garcia, Christopher Leyavera, Flor Zamorano, Jonathan Velasques, Korinne Bisig, Laura Nordquist, Yessica Hernandez, Karen Sanchez

Overview of Community Project Goal: Organize and implement outreach to High School Students at two high schools. Research and develop material and information on scholarships, access and resident/non-resident status to provide to high school students. Develop and share mentee personal stories to deepen the awareness of high school students. About the program: The mentees’ ambitious and successful outreach program titled Más Tenaz was based on interacting and providing information to high school students at two different high schools within the SVC district. At one site, the strategies included setting up tables and materials to engage students in discussion. At another site, the mentees presented in four regular sessions with students in the After-School ELL Class and the Homework Club. Topics varied at the two sites and included the following: how to prepare an application for SVC, how to identify and participate in meaningful volunteer activities (those that are look-on favorably in the application process), how to understand resident/non-resident status and immigrant rights. In addition, the mentees prepared and used their own personal experiences and stories to explain how to make progress in student life and the college entrance process. The mentees were creative in dividing responsibilities and forming a mentee group for each high school to use their time and availability to the greatest advantage. They met the challenge of having an impact on students who attend high school in two different counties.

Everett Community College

Skagit Valley College

LLI Mentor: Snohomish Leadership College Participants: Anahi Talavera, Marisol Bejarano, Cecilia Guzman, Dania Vasquez, Rene Acevedo

Overview of Community Project Goal: Provide information to students and parents about college attendance, financial aid and immigration. An immigration attorney volunteered his time to give legal advice. About the program: This program was created to provide information to students and parents regarding a college education. We created an event for parents and students called "Educate" based on a survey done at Everett High School. The event had three different sessions: Financial Aid, Running Start and Immigration Rights. In order to publicize the event, a flyer in Spanish & English was created and mailed. Also, we distributed flyers at Mexican Stores, to invite people to attend personally. When planning the event, we took into consideration what is culturally appropriate in the Latino community. Therefore, we made decorations, provided food, childcare, took pictures and had prizes like gift cards, as well as offering three free legal consultations on immigration. To evaluate the effectiveness of the project, we handed out surveys before and after the event. Taking in consideration the level of interest shown, we would like to follow-up with additional events for parents and students on these important topics.