Advocacy: Register for GALEO Lobby Day tomorrow and speak up on issues important to the Latino community
Advocacy and Engagement Email
Thank you for your interest in GALEO!
Please continue to stay involved in 2016 to make Georgia a better place for us all!
February 15, 2016
Happy President’s Day!
Many of you heard that last month, U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) confirmed that he was blocking the nomination of Judge Dax Lopez for consideration of becoming Georgia’s 1st Latino federal judge. GALEO issued a statement of disappointment and Judge Lopez issued his own statement as well. Despite this setback, we are reminded about the importance of elections. Please take a moment to see the links below and ensure that you are registered to vote. If not, please register to vote online at www.GALEO.org. Su VOTO Es Su Voz!
The Georgia Legislature continues it’s work, and unfortunately, they are considering several anti-immigrant initiatives. We will be calling attention to these and we will need your help. Please take a moment to post on social media the following message: “Friends, help support GALEO by taking action against anti-immigrant initiatives. Text the word GALEO to the number 22828.” All who do this will be entered into our email advocacy emails. More information will be posted real soon.
Please find ways to get involved and become supportive of our efforts for 2016!
GALEO Leadership Council Annual Lobby Day Training and Visit to the Georgia Legislature is TOMORROW!
Join us! There are many important issues that need your voice with the Georgia Legislature.
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2016
To learn more and to register, please follow this link.
You are invited to the 13th Annual GALEO Power Breakfast
We do hope you will join us and support all of the great work GALEO is accomplishing to promote civic enagement and leadership development of the Latino community in Georgia. Please join us at this signature event and hear from a national expert on the growing influence of the Latino vote in the 2016 elections.
Date: Friday, May 20th, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Keynote Address: Sylvia Manzano, Ph.D., Principal, Latino Decisions, “The Latino Vote in 2016”
You wouldn’t want to miss this event with the growing importance of the Latino vote in the 2016 elections.
Learn more about the event & purchase tickets here!
The #GALatinoVote grows in strength and numbers! Help us engage our community and encourage them to vote.
The Georgia Latino Vote has grown a LOT! In 2003, when we started as an organization, there were only 10,000 Latinos registered to vote. The latest estimate of the Latino electorate puts that strength at over 220,000 voters.
Have you been following the Presidential Primary contest?
Well, your VOICE & VOTE will be needed in March 2016. Deadline to register to vote in the March 2016 Presidential Primary was on February 1, 2016.
Please check if you are registered to vote here:
http://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov
If you are NOT registered to vote OR if you have moved, you should register to vote online at http://www.GALEO.org. Even if you cannot vote in the Presidential Primary, there are elections in May and November that you will be able to vote. in.
The #GALatinoVote grows stronger every day. Join the efforts to have a high Latino voter turnout in Georgia’s Presidential Primary and make a difference in the outcome of who the candidates will be for the General Election in November 2016.
Georgia has an open primary process. This means that on Election Day in March 2016, you get to choose which political party primary election that you want to participate in. You can choose the Republican or Democratic primary and then select the candidate you want. If you have questions, please call us at 1-888-54GALEO.
GALEO Leadership Council
The GALEO Leadership Council is made up of GALEO members and alumni of our GALEO Institute for Leadership. Katherine Vega has been an outstanding Chair in 2016 and has assembled a great team! Join us by becoming a member today! The GLC Team is gearing up for a great year and already had a very successful public speaking event and one more events planned (see above with Lobby Training). Lots to do this year, so get involved by becoming a member. There will be a meeting soon and members will be notified by email.
Join the GLC today by becoming a GALEO Member!
#IamGALEO
Join us with posting your #iamGALEO pics on social media
GALEO is more than just five letters. GALEO is you. Please post your picture online with the hashtag #IamGALEO on any social media. This will help us demonstrate to legislators that GALEO is supported by people like you! Go ahead and post!
See other videos and posts on social media here!
Support our efforts to expand access to higher education for DACA students!
GALEO is one of the groups leading efforts to ensure Georgia DREAM’ers have access to higher education by promoting legislation that would provide for in-state tuition for those who have DACA status. Join our efforts and spread the word.
Sign up here to become active with the in-state tuition movement!
GALEO Seeking College Interns for Summer & Fall 2016
Interested in working on immigration reform and voter engagement in Georgia?
GALEO seeks undergraduate or graduate students every semester (Summer & Fall) for several part-time internships in community relations and administrative support. All student interns will be required to work a minimum of 10-15 hours per week and work directly with the Executive Director and Program Manager on a variety of important duties.
Please send a resume and writing sample to Samuel Aguilar, GALEO Program Coordinator at samuel@2014old.galeo.org.
Volunteers are needed to register voters at Naturalization ceremonies!
Many people will become U.S. citizens this year and will need to register to vote. Volunteers are needed to help us with this initiative. Please volunteer if you can!
Here is the schedule for 2016 so far:
Wed Feb 17th – Tucker Admin Ceremony 8AM arrival
Fri, Feb 19th – Federal Ceremony in Atlanta 10:30am arrival
Wed, Feb 24th – Tucker Admin Ceremony 8AM arrival
March 11 – ceremony in Rome, GA
April 15 – Ceremonial Federal Courthouse in Atlanta
June 10 – Ceremonial Federal Courthouse in Atlanta
July 8 – ceremony in Gainesville, GA
August 12 – Ceremonial Federal Courthouse in Atlanta
September 9 – ceremony in Rome, GA
September 23 – Ceremonial Federal Courthouse in Atlanta
October 14 – Ceremonial Federal Courthouse in Atlanta
November 18 – ceremony in Newnan, GA
December 9 – Ceremonial Federal Courthouse in Atlanta
Let us know by sending an email to samuel@2014old.galeo.org to confirm your interest and feel free to invite friends too!
There will be training necessary for all volunteers before going to the naturalization ceremonies.
Please send us an email and let us know when you can volunteer! (samuel@2014old.galeo.org)
Check out our Job Opportunities section on our website!
Are you looking for a new career or job opportunity? Know someone who is looking for a job? Also, some volunteer positions will be posted here from time to time. Please check this link weekly!
http://2014old.galeo.org/category/professional-development/
Join GALEO & become an active member of our network!
Your membership to GALEO supports our work and also allows for you to become part of the GALEO Leadership Council!
GALEO membership is open to anyone who supports our efforts and mission. Please consider becoming a member to help support our efforts in civic engagement and leadership development of the Latino community in Georgia. Through your membership, YOU make a difference and add your voice to ours! Together, we are STRONGER!
Become part of our GALEO Familia by becoming a MEMBER of GALEO. Once you are a member, you may join our GALEO Leadership Council to engage in the many activities we have going on to promote civic engagement and leadership development of the Latino community.
GALEO Membership: http://tinyurl.com/GALEOMembership
Join the GALEO Familia today!