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The original documents are located in Box 8, folder "Hispanic Organizations" of the Thomas Aranda Jr. Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Digitized from Box 8 of the Thomas Aranda Jr. Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library The National Council of La Raza was organized in 1968, under the name of Southwest Council of La Raza. The organization adopted its present name in 1971. The purposes of the National Council of La Raza are to monitor data acquisition capabilities of Federal agencies, and disseminate this data to the Spanish speaking. The President of the Board is Mr. Maclavio Barraza, and the Executive Director is Mr. Raul Yzaguirre. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) was founded in 1929, and is presently the largest Spanish speaking organization in the country. The National President of LULAC is Mr. Joe Benites, and the local Washington, D.C. chairman is Mr. Hank Aguirre. The Latin American Manufacturing Association (LAMA) was founded in 1973 for the purpose of assisting Hispanic owned manufacturing firms in obtaining contracts by influencing the private sector to deal with Spanish speaking businessmen. The organization's President is Mr. Jose Aceves. The Mexican American Political Association (MAPA) was organized in 1958 to provide the Spanish speaking community with training in citizenship and the democratic process, to train leaders, to educate the community on public issues, and to encourage and stimulate Spanish speaking citizens to participate in the electoral process. Ms. Margaret Cruz is President of the organization. The American G.I. Forum was founded in 1947 to promote the well-being of Mexican American veterans and their families. Its function was later expanded to include all Spanish speaking People. The American G.I. Forum sponsors the Veterans Assistance Program, the Educational Scholarship Fund, and, in a joint venture with LULAC, the SER program (Service, Employment, Redevelopment). Mr. Antonio Morales is the National Chairman of the organization. In 1971 IMAGE (Incorporated Mexican American Government Employees) was formed to promote the employment of Spanish speaking people in the public sector. The majority of its total membership, approximately 7,000, are public employees. Mr. Edward Valenzuela is President of IMAGE. The National Spanish Speaking Coalition on Domestic Affairs was organized in 1972 as a development of the Spanish Speaking Advisory Committee to the Secretary of Labor. Its purposes are to assist other organiza- tions and/or individuals who are addressing various issues affecting the Spanish speaking, and to initiate action in those areas requiring attention. The National Chairman is Mr. John Flores. The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) was founded in 1967 to represent the interests of Mexican Americans on legal issues. Its principal area of activity is litigation in the field of equal educational opportunity, employment discrimination, and political rights. Ms. Vilma Martinez is General Counsel of MALDEF. GERALD LIBRARY P. FORD SER (Service, Employment and Redevelopment) is the largest Hispanic manpower organization in the United States. The organization has received approximately $16 million from the Department of Labor to carry out manpower activities in various states and Federal regions. Mr. Ricardo Zazueta is the National Director of SER. ASPIRA of America was founded in 1961 to encourage Puerto Rican youth to pursue an advanced education, providing remedial education in college preparation. It also provides programs in leadership develop- ment and college retention. 212-688-7414 Mr. Luis Alvarez is the National Executive Director of ASPIRA. GERALD p FORD FORUM OF NATIONAL HISPANIC ORGANIZATIONS Updated S eptember 16, 1976 1. Alliance of Savings and Loans Associations Rudolph Kirchner, President Mission Federal Savings and Loan Association P.O. Box 21459 San Antonio, Texas 78221 512-924-8596 2. American Association of Spanish-Speaking Certified Public Accountants 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 912 Los Angeles, California 90010 Daniel Archuleta, Executive Director 213-385-2136 Gilbert R. Vasquez, President (Alternate) 213-749-2411 3. American G.I. Forum 8001 Macon Fort Worth, Texas 76110 Antonio Morales, National Chairman 817-335-1930 or 923-2605 4. American Savings and Loan League 733 15th Street, N.W., Suite 224 Washington, D.C. 20005 Elbert T. Hudson, President Dan Catana (Alternate) 202-628-5624 5. Asociacion Nacional de Grupos Folkloricos 22212 Annona Avenue San Jose, California 95122 Ms. Jane Valdillez 408-259-3402 6. Asociacion Nacional Pro-Personas Mayores 3875 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 401 Los Angeles, California 90012 Carmela Lacayo, Director 213-385-4759 Manuel Ahuero, Chairman 7. Aspira of America, Inc. 22 E. 54th Street New York, New York 10022 Mario Anglada, National Director 212-688-7414 8. Association of Hispanic Arts 1141 Park Avenue New York, New York 10028 FORD & LIBRARY BERALD Marta Vega, Director 212-369-7054 2 9. Association for Advancement of Mexican-Americans 3518 Polk Street Houston, Texas 70003 Mr. Luis Cano, Executive Director 713-236-0174 10. Association of Cuban-American Government Employees P.O. Box 4325 Takoma Park, Maryland 20012 Mr. Gilberto Machin, President 202-383-6151 Residence: 301-270-6072 11. Association of Mexican American Educators P.O. Box 4302 San Diego, California 92104 Helen Diaz, California State President/Judy Clemmons (Alternate) 714-281-3413, 234-7407 or 714-282-2076 (Residence) 12. Association of Psychologists for La Raza Floyd Martinez, Chairman Mental Health Center of Boulder, Colorado 1333 Iris Avenue Boulder, Colorado 303-443-8500 13. Association of Western Spanish-Speaking Community Development Corporations David Lizarraga, Chairman 1330 S. Atlantic Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90022 213-268-6745, 331-5640 (Residence) Jake Alarid, Board Member (Alternate) 515 Carr St. Lakewood, Colorado 80226 303-297-2508 14. Chicano Studies Program Graham Hall, Box 328 The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas 79999 Dr. Carmen Ramirez, Director 15. Chicano Teachers of English Carlota Cardenas Dwyer, President c/o English Department University of Texas 200 W. 21st Street Austin, Texas 78712 512-447-2272 16. Comision Femenil Mexicana Nacional, Inc. FORD & LIBRARY GERALD P.O. Box 22212 Los Angeles, California 90022 Ms. Gloria Molina, Vice President 213-728-8882 3 17. Confederacion de Profesionales Cubanos 436 S.W. 8th Street, Room 208 Miami, Florida 33130 Dr. Cristobal Gonzalez-Mayo, President 305-854-5313 Residence: 305-858-6072 18. Cuban National Planning Council P.O. Box 650667 Miami, Florida 33165 Rev. Mario Vizcaino, Chairman Office: 305-552-2186 Residence: 223-4561 Sergio Pereira 119 E. Flagler St., Suite 207 305-358-3833 19. El Congreso Nacional De Asuntos Colegiales 1 Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036 Attn: Mr. Pepe Barron 20. Hispanic Bicentennial Commission P.O. Box 28597 Central Station Washington, D.C. 20005 Reynaldo Macias, Executive Director 202-659-1838 or 659-1839 21. Hispanic Organization of Professional and Executives 1625 K Street, N.W., Suite 103 Washington, D.C. 20006 Stanley Valadez, National Chairman 202-566-0456 22. IMAGE Mr. Gilbert Chavez, National President Office for Spanish-Speaking American Affairs U.S. Office of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202 202-245-8467 23. Institute of Contemporary Hispanic Arts 14 E. 60th, Suite 901 New York, New York 10022 Susan Katzenberg, Executive Director Ms. M. Hernandez, Chairman 212-688-2210 24. Labor Council for Latin American Advancement 815 16th St., N.W., Suite 707 AFL-CIO Building Washington, D.C. 20006 BERALD ? FORD Paul Montemayor, Executive Director 202-637-5327 or 637-5328 4 25. La Raza National Lawyers Association Mario Obledo, National Chairman Department of Health and Welfare 915 Capitol Mall, Room 200 Sacramento, California 95814 Attn: Ms. Esther Lujan, 916-445-6951 (after 5PM, call 445-1722) Rodrigo Mayorga (Alternate) 721 11th Street Sacramento, California 95814 916-442-4981 26. Latinos Unlimited 2536 W. 102nd St. Chicago, Illinois 62223 Ms. Maria Fiore 27. League of United Latin American Citizens 1712 N. 15th St. Waco, Texas 76707 Manuel Gonzalez 817-754-2158 28. Mexican-American Engineering Society P.O. Box 41 Placential, California 92670 Sam Buttner, Executive Liaison 213-572-1286 Manuel Castro, President (Alternate) 213-864-6011 or 714-524-8893 (Residence) 29. Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. 145 Nineth Street San Francisco, California 94103 Vilma S. Martinez, President Al Perez (Alternate) MALDEF, Suite 1007 1028 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 202-659-5166 30. Mexican-American Women's National Association P.O. Box 656, L'Enfant Plaza Washington, D.C. 20024 Evangeline (Vangie) Elizondo, President 202-343-5304 or 703-569-2451 BERALD LIBRARY P. FORD 31. National Academy of Chicano Arts and Letters David Conde and Philip Ortego, Chairmen Pro-Tem c/o La Luz Magazine 360 Monroe St. Denver, Colorado 80209 303-388-5807 32. National Alliance of State and Governor's Commission and Committees for Mexiczn-American Affairs Attn: Stan N. Porras, Director Mexican-American Commission State of Nebraska State Capitol P.O. Box 94848 Lincoln, Nebraska 68509 402-471-2791 Mr. Pete Urdiales (Alternate) (Same phone number) 33. National Association of Chicano Social Science Francisco Hernandez, Coordinator Chicano Fellows Program - The Nitery Stanford University Stanford, California 94305 34. National Chicano Health Organization 827 Sherman St. Denver, Colorado 80202 Jim Lopez, Director 303-837-0504 35. National Coalition of Spanish-Speaking Mental Health Organizations 1019 19th Street, N.E., Suite 730 Washington, D.C. 20018 Rodolfo B. Sanchez, National Director Juan Acededo, Chairman (Alternate) 213-685-5370 36. National Conference of Puerto Rican Women Ms. Lourdes Miranda King Chevy Chase Cent er 35 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 416 Washington, D.C. 20015 301-656-8689 or 8685 37. National Congress of Hispanic American Citizens 400 First St., N.W., Suite 706 Washington, D.C. 20001 Manuel D. Fierro, President 202-638-4483 Hank Lacayo, Chairman Soladarity House & FORD 8000 E. Jefferson Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48214 GERALD LIBRARY 38. National Council for Chicano Social Linguistics Attn: Sergio D. Elizondo, Chairman Department of Spanish New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 39. National Council of La Raza 1025 15th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 Raul Yzaguirre, National Director 202-659-1251 John Lopez (Alternate) 114 W. Adams, Suite 629 Phoenix, Arizona 85003 602-245-5028 40. National Economic Development Association 1730 M. Street, N.W., Suite 707 Washington, D.C. 20036 Ruben Estrada, President 202-296-7000 41. National Education Task Force De La Raza Attn: Mr. Henry Casso School of Education University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 42. National Fund for Minority Engineering Students Evelyn Cendan 220 E. 42nd St. New York; New York 10017 212-867-1100 43. National Latino Media Coalition Miguel S. Barragan Executive Director Desert Enterprise, Inc. 120 South 6th St. Brawley, California 92227 44. National Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce Mr. Joe Flores, National Executive Director State OEO Office 555 Capital Mall, Suite 325 Sacramento, California 95814 916-322-2940 Alfonso Quevedo, President (Alternate) Allied Office Equipment 5974 S. Atlantic Maywood, California 90270 213-582-6428 FORD & LIBRARY BERALD 7 45. National Puerto Rican Development and Training Institute, Inc. 186 East 116 Street New York, New York 10029 Juan Rodriguez-Munoz, President 212-369-6013 46. National Puerto Rican Business and Marketing Association, Inc. 9 E. 41st St., 12th Floor New York, New York 10017 212-682-6560 Dennis P. Garcia, National Director 47. National Puerto Rican Forum 450 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10016 Hiram C. Cintron, National Executive Director Miguel Martinez, President (Alternate) 2120685-2312 553-6301 48. National Spanish-Speaking Commission on Alcoholism Mr. Louis Garcia, President c/o Northeast Valley Health Corporation 14935 Rinaldi St. Mission Hills, California 91345 213-365-0861 49. National Spanish-Speaking Coalition on Domestic Affairs P.O. Box 12801 Fresno, California 93779 John A. Flores, N ational Chairman 209-485-6290 50. National Tradajadores de La Raza (National Organization of Professional Social Workers) 1801 W. Durango Bldg. San Antonio, Texas 78207 Mr. Al Abrego, President 512-226-6178 51. Operation SER 9841 Airport Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90045 Ricardo Zazueta, National Director 213-649-1511 52. Pan American Bankers Association Eliu Romer, Chairman of the Board Centinel Bank of Taos P.O. Box 828 Taos, New Mexico 87571 505-758-4201 or 505-758-2297 Leveo Sanchez, Vice President (Alternate) Hemisphere National Bank, 815 Connecticut Ave., N.W. GERALD ? LIBRARY FORD Washington, D.C. 20006 202-332-5293 8 53. Personnel Management Association of Aztlan 500 E. Organethorpe Ave. Anaheim, California 92801 Fred Rodriguez, National President 714-871-5000, Ext. 301 54. Puerto Rican Engineers and Scientists Society c/o Chemico 1 Penn Plaza New York, New York 10001 Angel Rivera, President 212-239-5300 55. REFORMA National Spanish-Speaking Librarians City College Library 4901 E. Carson St. Long Beach, California 90806 John Ayala 213-599-4241, Ext. 548 56. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers P.O. Box 48, Main Office Los Angeles, California 90053 Rodrigo T. Garcia, President 213-485-4563 or 213-721-0616 (Residence) George Esquer (Alternate) 1053 Wandering Drive Monterey Park, California 91754 213-262-8044 GERALD P. LLBRARY FORD FORUM OF NATIONAL HISPANIC ORGANIZATIONS Updated S eptember 16, 1976 1. Alliance of Savings and Loans Associations Rudolph Kirchner, President Mission Federal Savings and Loan Association P.O. Box 21459 San Antonio, Texas 78221 512-924-8596 2. American Association of Spanish-Speaking Certified Public Accountants 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 912 Los Angeles, California 90010 Daniel Archuleta, Executive Director 213-385-2136 Gilbert R. Vasquez, President (Alternate) 213-749-2411 3. American G.I. Forum 8001 Macon Fort Worth, Texas 76110 Antonio Morales, National Chairman 817-335-1930 or 923-2605 4. American Savings and Loan League 733 15th Street, N.W., Suite 224 Washington, D.C. 20005 Elbert T. Hudson, President Dan Catana (Alternate) 202-628-5624 5. Asociacion Nacional de Grupos Folkloricos 22212 Annona Avenue San Jose, California 95122 Ms. Jane Valdillez 408-259-3402 6. Asociacion Nacional Pro-Personas Mayores 3875 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 401 Los Angeles, California 90012 Carmela Lacayo, Director 213-385-4759 Manuel Ahuero, Chairman 7. Aspira of America, Inc. 22 E. 54th Street New York, New York 10022 Mario Anglada, National Director 212-688-7414 8. Association of Hispanic Arts 1141 Park Avenue New York, New York 10028 FORD LIBRARY & GERALD Marta Vega, Director 212-369-7054 2 9. Association for Advancement of Mexican-Americans 3518 Polk Street Houston, Texas 70003 Mr. Luis Cano, Executive Director 713-236-0174 10. Association of Cuban-American Government Employees P.O. Box 4325 Takoma Park, Maryland 20012 Mr. Gilberto Machin, President 202-383-6151 Residence: 301-270-6072 11. Association of Mexican American Educators P.O. Box 4302 San Diego, California 92104 Helen Diaz, California State President/Judy Clemmons (Alternate) 714-281-3413, 234-7407 or 714-282-2076 (Residence) 12. Association of Psychologists for La Raza Floyd Martinez, Chairman Mental Health Center of Boulder, Colorado 1333 Iris Avenue Boulder, Colorado 303-443-8500 13. Association of Western Spanish-Speaking Community Development Corporations David Lizarraga, Chairman 1330 S. Atlantic Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90022 213-268-6745, 331-5640 (Residence) Jake Alarid, Board Member (Alternate) 515 Carr St. Lakewood, Colorado 80226 303-297-2508 14. Chicano Studies Program Graham Hall, Box 328 The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, Texas 79999 Dr. Carmen Ramirez, Director 15. Chicano Teachers of English Carlota Cardenas Dwyer, President c/o English Department University of Texas 200 W. 21st Street Austin, Texas 78712 512-447-2272 16. Comision Femenil Mexicana Nacional, Inc. GERALD LIBRARY P. FORD P.O. Box 22212 Los Angeles, California 90022 Ms. Gloria Molina, Vice President 213-728-8882 3 17. Confederacion de Profesionales Cubanos 436 S.W. 8th Street, Room 208 Miami, Florida 33130 Dr. Cristobal Gonzalez-Mayo, President 305-854-5313 Residence: 305-858-6072 18. Cuban National Planning Council P.O. Box 650667 Miami, Florida 33165 Rev. Mario Vizcaino, Chairman Office: 305-552-2186 Residence: 223-4561 Sergio Pereira 119 E. Flagler St., Suite 207 305-358-3833 19. El Congreso Nacional De Asuntos Colegiales 1 Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036 Attn: Mr. Pepe Barron 20. Hispanic Bicentennial Commission P.O. Box 28597 Central Station Washington, D.C. 20005 Reynaldo Macias, Executive Director 202-659-1838 or 659-1839 21. Hispanic Organization of Professional and Executives 1625 K Street, N.W., Suite 103 Washington, D.C. 20006 Stanley Valadez, National Chairman 202-566-0456 22. IMAGE Mr. Gilbert Chavez, National President Office for Spanish-Speaking American Affairs U.S. Office of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20202 202-245-8467 23. Institute of Contemporary Hispanic Arts 14 E. 60th, Suite 901 New York, New York 10022 Susan Katzenberg, Executive Director Ms. M. Hernandez, Chairman 212-688-2210 24. Labor Council for Latin American Advancement 815 16th St., N.W., Suite 707 AFL-CIO Building FORD i Washington, D.C. 20006 Paul Montemayor, Executive Director GERALD LIBRATY 202-637-5327 or 637-5328 4 25. La Raza National Lawyers Association Mario Obledo, National Chairman Department of Health and Welfare 915 Capitol Mall, Room 200 Sacramento, California 95814 Attn: Ms. Esther Lujan, 916-445-6951 (after 5PM, call 445-1722) Rodrigo Mayorga (Alternate) 721 11th Street Sacramento, California 95814 916-442-4981 26. Latinos Unlimited 2536 W. 102nd St. Chicago, Illinois 62223 Ms. Maria Fiore 27. League of United Latin American Citizens 1712 N. 15th St. Waco, Texas 76707 Manuel Gonzalez 817-754-2158 28. Mexican-American Engineering Society P.O. Box 41 Placential, California 92670 Sam Buttner, Executive Liaison 213-572-1286 Manuel Castro, President (Alternate) 213-864-6011 or 714-524-8893 (Residence) 29. Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. 145 Nineth Street San Francisco, California 94103 Vilma S. Martinez, President Al Perez (Alternate) MALDEF, Suite 1007 1028 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 202-659-5166 30. Mexican-American Women's National Association P.O. Box 656, L'Enfant Plaza Washington, D.C. 20024 Evangeline (Vangie) Elizondo, President 202-343-5304 or 703-569-2451 FORD & LIBRARY GERALD 31. National Academy of Chicano Arts and Letters David Conde and Philip Ortego, Chairmen Pro-Tem c/o La Luz Magazine 360 Monroe St. Denver, Colorado 80209 303-388-5807 32. National Alliance of State and Governor's Commission and Committees for Mexiczn-American Affairs Attn: Stan N. Porras, Director Mexican-American Commission State of Nebraska State Capitol P.O. Box 94848 Lincoln, Nebraska 68509 402-471-2791 Mr. Pete Urdiales (Alternate) (Same phone number) 33. National Association of Chicano Social Science Francisco Hernandez, Coordinator Chicano Fellows Program - The Nitery Stanford University Stanford, California 94305 34. National Chicano Health Organization 827 Sherman St. Denver, Colorado 80202 Jim Lopez, Director 303-837-0504 35. National Coalition of Spanish-Speaking Mental Health Organizations 1019 19th Street, N.E., Suite 730 Washington, D.C. 20018 Rodolfo B. Sanchez, National Director Juan Acededo, Chairman (Alternate) 213-685-5370 36. National Conference of Puerto Rican Women Ms. Lourdes Miranda King Chevy Chase Cent er 35 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 416 Washington, D.C. 20015 301-656-8689 or 8685 37. National Congress of Hispanic American Citizens 400 First St., N.W., Suite 706 Washington, D.C. 20001 Manuel D. Fierro, President 202-638-4483 Hank Lacayo, Chairman Soladarity House 8000 E. Jefferson Avenue GERALD LIBRARY P. FORD Detroit, Michigan 48214 38. National Council for Chicano Social Linguistics Attn: Sergio D. Elizondo, Chairman Department of Spanish New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 39. National Council of La Raza 1025 15th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 Raul Yzaguirre, National Director 202-659-1251 John Lopez (Alternate) 114 W. Adams, Suite 629 Phoenix, Arizona 85003 602-245-5028 40. National Economic Development Association 1730 M. Street, N.W., Suite 707 Washington, D.C. 20036 Ruben Estrada, President 202-296-7000 41. National Education Task Force De La Raza Attn: Mr. Henry Casso School of Education University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 42. National Fund for Minority Engineering Students Evelyn Cendan 220 E. 42nd St. New York; New York 10017 212-867-1100 43. National Latino Media Coalition Miguel S. Barragan Executive Director Desert Enterprise, Inc. 120 South 6th St. Brawley, California 92227 44. National Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce Mr. Joe Flores, National Executive Director State OEO Office 555 Capital Mall, Suite 325 Sacramento, California 95814 916-322-2940 Alfonso Quevedo, President (Alternate) Allied Office Equipment 5974 S. Atlantic Maywood, California 90270 213-582-6428 FORD & LIBRARY GERALD 45. National Puerto Rican Development and Training Institute, Inc. 186 East 116 Street New York, New York 10029 Juan Rodriguez-Munoz, President 212-369-6013 46. National Puerto Rican Business and Marketing Association, Inc. 9 E. 41st St., 12th Floor New York, New York 10017 212-682-6560 Dennis P. Garcia, National Director 47. National Puerto Rican Forum 450 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10016 Hiram C. Cintron, National Executive Director Miguel Martinez, President (Alternate) 2120685-2312 553-6301 48. National Spanish-Speaking Commission on Alcoholism Mr. Louis Garcia, President c/o Northeast Valley Health Corporation 14935 Rinaldi St. Mission Hills, California 91345 213-365-0861 49. National Spanish-Speaking Coalition on Domestic Affairs P.O. Box 12801 Fresno, California 93779 John A. Flores, N ational Chairman 209-485-6290 50. National Tradajadores de La Raza (National Organization of Professional Social Workers) 1801 W. Durango Bldg. San Antonio, Texas 78207 Mr. Al Abrego, President 512-226-6178 51. Operation SER 9841 Airport Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90045 Ricardo Zazueta, National Director 213-649-1511 52. Pan American Bankers Association Eliu Romer, Chairman of the Board Centinel Bank of Taos P.O. Box 828 Taos, New Mexico 87571 505-758-4201 or 505-758-2297 Leveo Sanchez, Vice President (Alternate) GERALD LIBRARY P. FORD Hemisphere National Bank, 815 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 202-332-5293 8 53. Personnel Management Association of Aztlan 500 E. Organethorpe Ave. Anaheim, California 92801 Fred Rodriguez, National President 714-871-5000, Ext. 301 54. Puerto Rican Engineers and Scientists Society c/o Chemico 1 Penn Plaza New York, New York 10001 Angel Rivera, President 212-239-5300 55. REFORMA National Spanish-Speaking Librarians City College Library 4901 E. Carson St. Long Beach, California 90806 John Ayala 213-599-4241, Ext. 548 56. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers P.O. Box 48, Main Office Los Angeles, California 90053 Rodrigo T. Garcia, President 213-485-4563 or 213-721-0616 (Residence) George Esquer (Alternate) 1053 Wandering Drive Monterey Park, California 91754 213-262-8044 CERALO FORD LIBRARIA FORUM OF NATIONAL HISPANIC ORGANIZATIONS Membership List 1. Alliance of Savings and Loans Association 2. American Association of Spanish-Speaking Certified Public Accountants 3. American G. I. Forum 4. Aspira of America, Inc. 5. Association of Mexican American Educators 6. Association of Psychologists for La Raza 7. Association of Western Spanish-Speaking Community Development Corporations 8. Chicano Teachers of English 9. Cuban National Planning Council 10. Hispanic Bicentennial Commission 11. Hispanic Organization of Professionals and Executives 12. IMAGE 13. La Raza National Lawyers Association 14. Labor Council for Latin American Affairs AFL-CIO 15. Latin American Manufacturers Association 16. League of United Latin American Citizens 17. Mexican American Engineering Society 18. Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. 19. National Academy of Chicano Arts and Letters 20. National Chicano Health Organization 21. National Coalition of Spanish-Speaking Mental Health Organizations 22. National Congress of Hispanic American Citizens 23. National Council of La Raza 24. National Economic Development Association 25. National Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce 26. National Puerto Rican Forum 27. National Spanish-Speaking Commission on Alcoholism 28. National Spanish-Speaking Coalition on Domestic Affairs 29. Operation SER 30. Pan American Bankers Association 31. Personnel Management Association of Aztlan 32. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers 33. Comision Femenil Mexicana Nacional, Inc. 34. Association of Cuban-American Government Employees 35. Confederacion de Profesionales Cubanos 36. National Trabajadores de La Raza 37. Latinos, Unlimited 38. Association for Advancement of Mexican-Americans 39. Associacion Nacional Pro-Personas Mayores 40. National Association of Chicano Social Science 41. Asociacion Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos BERALD FORD LIBRARY FORUM OF NATIONAL HISPANIC ORGANIZATIONS 1. Alliance of Savings and Loans Association Rudolph Dirchner, President Mission Federal Savings and Loan Association P.O. Box 21459 San Antonio, Texas 78221 512/924-8596 2. American Association of Spanish-Speaking Certified Public Accountants 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Sutie 912 Los Angeles, California 90010 Daniel Archuleta, Executive Director 213/385--2136 Gilbert R. Vasquez, President (Alternate) 213/685-3333 3. American G.I. Forum 3417 So. Main Fort Worth, Texas 76110 Antonio Morales, National Chairman 817/335-1930 or 923-2605 4. Aspira of America, Inc. 296 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10001 Mario A. Anglada, Exec. Dir. (202) 244-1110 5. Association of Mexican American Educators P.O. Box 4203 San Diego, California 92104 Helen Diaz, California State President/Judy Clemmons (Alternate) 714/281-3413, 234-7407 or 714/282-2076 (Residence) 6. Association of Psychologists for La Raza Floyd Martinez, Chairman c/o Division of Mental Health 4150 S. Lowell Denver, Colorado 80436 303/761-0220, Ext. 266 7. Association of Western Spanish-Speaking Commubity Development Corporations David Lizarraga, Chairman 1330 So. Atlantic Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90022 213/268-6745, 331-5640 (Residence) Jake Alarid, Board Member (Alternate) 515 Carr Street Lakewood, Colorado 80226 GERALD ? LEGRARY FORD 303/297-2508 2 8. Chicano Teachers of English Carlota Cardenas Dwyer, President c/o English Department University of Texas 200 W. 21st Street Austin, Texas 78712 512/447-2272 9. Cuban National Planning Council P.O. Box 650667 Miami, Florida 33165 Rev. Mario Vizcaino, Chairman 305/552-2186 10. Hispanic Bicentennial Commis- sion c/o Raul Yzaguirre 1025 Fifteenth St., NW Washington, DC 20005 202 - 659-1251 11. Hispanic Organization of Professionals and Executives 1625 K Street, N.W., Suite 103 Washington, D.C. 20006 Stanley Valdez, National Chairman 202/343-4245, 343-4919, 343-3200 12. IMAGE Gilbert Chavez, National Pres. Box 368 (on Wilson Blvd) Arlington, VA 22210 (703) 841-0668 13. La Raza National Lawyers Association Mario Obledo, National Chairman Department of Health and Welfare 195 Capitol Mall, Room 200 Sacramento, California 95814 Attention Ms. Esther Lujan 916/445-6951 (after 5:00 P.M. call 445-1722) Rodrigo Mayorga (Alternate) 721 - 11th Street Sacramento, California 95814 916-442-4981 GERALD n. LISERA FORD 3 14. Labor Council for Latin American Affairs AFL-CIO 815 16th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 Paul Montemayor, Executive Director 202/637-5277 15. Latin American Manufacturers Association 1728 E. 14th Street San Leandro, California 94577 Joseph Aceves, National Director 415/352-2782 16. League of United Latin American Citizens 1712 N 15th Street Waco, Texas 76707 Manuel Gonzales, President 817/754-2185 17. Mexican American Engineering Society P.O. Box 41 Placentia, California 92670 Sam Buttner, Executive Liaison 213/572-1286 Manuel Castro, President (Alternate) 213/864-6011 or 714/524-8893 (Residence) 18. Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. 145 Ninth Street San Francisco, California 94103 Vilma S. Martinez, President and General Counsel/Jim Perez (Alternate) 415/864-6000 19. National Academy of Chicano Arts and Letters David Conde and Philip Ortego, Chairmen Pro-tem c/o La Luz Magazine 360 Monroe Street Denver, Colorado 80209 303/388-5807 20. National Chicano Health Organization 1709 W. 8th Street, Suite 517 Los Angeles, California 90017 John Soria, Director 213/483-7167 GERALD ? LIGHT FORD 4 21. National Coalition of Spanish-Speaking Mental Health Organizations 1019 19th Street N.E., Suite 730 Washington, D.C. 20018 Rodolfo B. Sanchez, National Director Juan Acevedo, Chairman, (Alternate) 213/685-5370 22. National Congress of Hispanic American Citizens 400 First St., N.W., Suite 706 Washington, D.C. 20001 Manuel D. Fierro, President 202/638-4483 23. National Conference of Puerto Rican Women Ms. Paquita Vivo 2510 Virginia Ave., N.S. Washington, D.C. 20037 202/387-4281 or 202/337-9258 24. National Council of La Raza 1025 Fifteenth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 Raul Yzaguirre, National Director 202/659-1251 John Lopez (Alternate) 114 W. Adams, Suite 629 Phoenix, Arizona 85003 602/254-5028 25. National Economic Development Association 3807 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 800 Los Angeles, California 90010 Jose Carlos Gomez, President Lou Moret (Alternate) 213/388-1131 26. National Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce Mr. Joe Flores, National Executive Director State OEO Office 555 Capitol Mail, Suite 325 Sacramento. California 95814 916/322-2940 Alfonso Quevedo, President (Alternate) Allied Office Equipment 5974 So. Atlantic Maywood, California 90270 213/582-6428 FORD LIBRARY & DERALD 5 27. National Puerto Rican Forum 214 Mercer Street New York, New York 10012 Hiram C. Cintron, National Executive Director Miguel Martinez, President (Alternate) 212/533-0100 28. National Spanish-Speaking Commission on Alcoholism Mr. Louis Garcia, President c/o Northeast Valley Health Corporation 14935 Rinaldi Street Mission Hills, California 91345 213/365-0861 29. National Spanish-Speaking Coalition on Domestic Affairs P.O. Box 12801 Fresno, California 93779 John A. Flores, National Chairman 209/485-6290 30. Operation SER 9841 Airport Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90045 Ricardo Zazueta, National Director 213/649-1511 31. Pan American Bankers Association Eliu Romero, Chairman of the Board Centinel Bank of. Taos P.O. Box 828 Taos, New Mexico 87571 505/758-4201 or 505/758-2297 Leveo Sanchez, Vice President (Alternate) Hemisphere National Bank 815 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 202/332-5293 32. Personnel Management Association of Aztlan P.O. Box 4015 Buena Park, California 90624 E.D. Montano, National President 714/523-6461 GERALD ? LIBRARY FORD 6 33. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers P.O. Box 48 Main Office Los Angeles, California 90053 Rodrigo T. Garcia, President 213/485-4563 or 213/721-0616 (Residence) George Esquer (Alternate) 1053 Wandering Dr. Monterey Park, California 91754 213/262-8044 34. Comisión Femenil Mexicana Nacional, Inc. P.O. Box 22212 Los Angeles, California 90022 Ms. Gloria Molina, Vice President 213/263-9988 35. Association of Cuban-American Government Employees P.O. Box 4325 Takoma Park, Maryland 20012 Mr. Gilberto Machin, President 202/393-6151 Res: 301/270-6588 36. Confederación de Profesionales Cubanos 436 Southwest 8th Street, Room 208 Miami, Florida 33130 Dr. Cristobal Gonzales-Mayo, President 305/854-5313 Res: 305/858-6072 37. National Trabajadores de La Raza (National Organization of Professional Social Workers) 1801 W. Durango Boulevard San Antonio, Texas 78207 Mr. Al Abrego, President 512/226-6178 38. Latinos, Unlimited 2536 W. 102nd Street Chicago, Illinois 64602 Ms. Maria Fiore 39. Association for Advancement of Mexican-Americans 3518 Polk St. Houston, Texas 70003 Mr. Luis Cano, Executive Director 713/236-0174 FOR 40. Asociación Nacional Pro-Personas Mayores i P.O. Box 1023 Los Angeles, California 90012 GERALD Mr. Manuel Ahuero 213/385-4759 7 41. National Association of Chicano Social Science Chicano Studies Center - UCLA 405 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, California 90024 213/825-2363 42. Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos 2212 Annona Avenue San Jose, California 95122 Ms. Jane Valdillez 408/259-3402 43. Mexican-American Women's National Association L'Enfant Playa Station P.O. Box 656, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20024 Bettie Baca Fierro, President GERALD P. FORD RARY FORUM OF NATIONAL HISPANIC ORGANIZATIONS KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI MAY 23, 1975 Record of Proceedings CONVENED: 9:25 a.m. CO-CHAIRMEN: Gilbert R. Vasquez, President The American Association of Spanish-Speaking CPAs Raul Yzaguirre, National Director National Council of La Raza WELCOME: Introduction--Lou Moret, National Vice President National Economic Development Association Address: Bob Hernandez, Councilman of Kansas City NATIONAL CONGRESS OF HISPANIC AMERICAN CITIZENS: A report by Mr. Manny Fierro, President: El Congreso was founded in 1971 by Chicanos in Washington, D.C. in an attempt to fill the representative vacuum in Washington, D.C. The name was just recently changed from RASSA. El Congreso has a 25 member board of directors. Funding comes from contributions made by members, individuals, organizations, corporations, and fund raisers. The 1975 legislative program deals with 15 issues to which El Congreso will direct its efforts. The 3 most significant issues currently are the Voting Rights Act, House Resolution No. 92, and the Chair- manship of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- sion. BERALD P. LIBRARY FORD - 16 - 2. In the latter case, the issue is the procedures used in attempting radification of the appoint- ment. Aside from the insensitivity displayed by the proposed chairman, toward minority and par- ticularly Spanish-speaking issues, the appoint- ment was made and radification or approval by the committee expidited without consultation with organizations who are affected by the appointment. El Congreso and other Spanish-speaking organiza- tions objected to this effort. As a result, the nominee conceeded and committed himself to work with Spanish-speaking organizations on relevent issues. On the Voting Rights Act, El Congreso has rallied the support of not only Spanish-speaking organiza- tions, but Black organizations, with the exception of the NAACP. As a result, the bill was placed on the floor. This bill, HR 62-19, carries with it the credibility of the Spanish-speaking community in their efforts to present themselves as a viable, vital force on political issues. The issue has re- ceived wide national political publicity in all political sectors of the nation. It is important that the bill be passed without amendment so that it is both extended and expanded. Regarding House Resolution 92, agencies will be re- quired to gather and dissiminate statistics on Spanish-speaking affairs. This becomes very impor- tant in the process of federal resource allocation. July 17, 1975, El Congreso will honor five Congress- men. The intent is to display a viable front from the Spanish-speaking community and secondarily, to raise funds for El Congreso. The cost to members of El Congreso is $50.00 per person. The cost to outsiders is $100.00 per person. FRATERNAL INSURANCE COMPANY: Stanley Valadez, HOPE National Chairman A brief description was presented on the concept of the Fraternal Insurance Company. It was de- cided to leave responses to the presentation to an individual basis. - 17 - 3. THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS: Considerable discussion on the function of this position revealed basic agreement that the office was not adequately staffed to respond to the de- mands of the Spanish-speaking community. The position of the White House relating to that po- sition was explored. It is clear that the White House does not intend the position to serve as a filtering or response medium for inquries re- ceived from the Spanish-speaking community. Generally, it was felt that this attitude by the White House displays an insensitive posture to the concerns of the Spanish-speaking community. Otherwise, the Spanish-speaking community would not have to urge the White House to increase the support staff for the position. If the concern of the White House was sincere, the post would have been provided with adequate resources from the very beginning. On the other hand, because the position is not adequately staffed, it becomes important that the Spanish-speaking community refrain from over bur- dening Mr. De Baca with issues which may be re- solved through other means. The question then arose as to the effectiveness of communications directed at the White House by participants of the Forum, either as a whole or singularly. It was resolved that it is difficult to measure the impact which such communications have. It was generally conceeded that the impact is minimal as there is no follow up. The general consensus was that telegrams and letters on the issues should continue to flow into the White House, but that they should be substantiated with follow up as necessary. As regards the telegrams sent as a result of the Phoenix Forum, urging for more White House appointments and increased staff for the position of advisor to the President on His- panic Affairs, it was generally agreed that the response received was inadequate. Therefore, the FORD & LIDRARY GERALD - 18 - 4. Forum and individual organizations should follow up to express their dissatisfaction and to demand more sensitivity to inquiries. The point was made that it is essential to break down the White House into the various elements. There are other individuals in positions which can be very useful to the Spanish-speaking community. For example, Vice President Rockefeller heads the Council on Domestic Affairs and as such can be very key to certain Spanish-speaking issues. We should, therefore, direct our concerns to him. Also important is the public exposure given Forum activities. It is important to utilize the media more effectively to focus public attention on Spanish-speaking issues. It was suggested that perhaps more effective than anything can be the local impact on local or re- gional officials. By urging their concern for Spanish-speaking issues and causing their influence to bear on Congressmen and White House officials the impact can be more effective than direct com- munications from strictly Spanish-speaking organi- zations or individuals. Thus, the impact is felt from both the Spanish+speaking community and the majority sector. It was decided that the National Council of La Raza would draft a letter to the White House in- dicating the Forum participants' dissatisfaction with the response to our inquiries and our con- tinued concern for the lack of staff provided Fernando E. C. De Baca. The letter should be sup- ported with a comparative analysis of Black staffing in the White House as compared to Spanish- speaking staffing. A list of Forum participants and other organizations not present, who support the communique will be attached. Each organiza- tion should also follow up with individual letters on the matter. Local Congressmen and officials should also be contacted on the same issues urging their support to the communique. - 19 - 5. The Congress of Hispanic American Citizens will be asked to identify those Congressmen with at least 10% of their constituency being of Hispanic descent. It was recommended that Forum participants also follow up on the idea of utilizing Vice President Rockefeller to advance our objectives. PROPOSAL FOR COMMISSION ON SPANISH-SPEAKING AFFAIRS: The pro- posal is dormant, there has been no response. ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH: Ray Solidares of New Mexico and Grace Olivares are being seriously considered to serve on the Council. The appointment of Ms. Olivares is being supported by Senators Montoya, Domenici, and Rhodes. SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS, FERNANDO E. C. DE BACA: Mr. Fernando E. C. De Baca greeted the group and reported on activities in his office at the White House: Progress is being made. One area to which Mr. De Baca has devoted his efforts is the education and sensitization of White House staff many of whom previously have had no involve- ment and thus understanding of the Spanish-speak- ing community. The objective is to focus the attention on the Spanish-speaking community as a distinct minority with distinct problems, and thus attain their support for resolution. As they be- come more aware, they have become more sensitive and are reforming their attitudes into a construc- tive posture as it relates to the Spanish-speaking community. Mr. De Baca will be accompanying the President on his trip to Spain where the President will deliver a speech on the significant impact and influences of the Spanish-speaking people in the history of the United States. Many of the significant con- tributions by the Hispanic which have heretofore been ignored or denied will be included in the speech. One specific example will be the fact, according to the Census Bureau, that when the Pil- grims landed on Plymouth Rock, there were already 23,000 Hispanics on what is now known as the United States. FORD LIBRARY i GERALD - 20 - 6. Regarding his staff, some improvements are in store. There will be three Spanish-speaking interns working in his office for the summer. Several people have volunteered to work in the office, but the security force at the White House has ruled against it. On the National Directory of Hispanic Organi- zations, Mr. De Baca was recently asked to pro- vide a list of all Hispanic organizations. There was no such list available. He did, however, indicate there were some 565 Hispanic organizations in the United States. He indi- cated there was a tremendous need to identify all organizations, particularly the special purpose organizations who deliver specific services. There should be a means of providing such a directory on a continual basis. In response to questions on the effectiveness of letters and telegrams to the White House, Mr. De Baca indicated that the effect is signifi- cant only if properly directed and conveyed in such a manner that follow up is necessary. They must be delivered to key people on key issues in an effective manner. Mr. De Baca has been assigned the duty of pulling together all the top level Hispanic officials in the administration to generate action from groups, officals, and individuals. One obvious problem faced by Mr. De Baca's office is the burden and task in responding to the countless inquiries directed to his office with only minimal staff with which to do SO. He has accordingly been forced to assume a more general and broad responsive outlook so that his atten- tion must necessarily be directed to broader issues as opposed to specific individual and in many cases personal requests. - 21 - 7. VOTING RIGHTS ACT--VELMA MARTINEZ, AL PEREZ MALDEF: History- The Voting Rights Act was first inacted for five years. In 1970, it was extended for five years more and thus will expire in August, 1975. Cur- rent provisions provide for registration of Black voters and abolition of literacy tests. The burden of enforcement lies with the Federal Government, De- partment of Justice, as opposed to the individual states. No changes can be made to voting provisions by the individual states without approval of the Attorney General. The act also supports the work of southern voter education projects. The results have been significant. More Black politicians have been enabled to seek office and thus be elected. Be- fore the act, there were less than 100 Black public officials. Now, there are over 1,000. The issue as it relates to Spanish-speaking minorities: Because the act will expire in August 1975, the first issue is extension of the Act i.e., renewal. The second issue directly related to Spanish-speaking minorities is expansion to include language minorities. In addition to the Blacks, the only other minority currently covered are persons educated in American flag schools such as Puerto Rico. There are many injustices faced by the Spanish-speaking as relates to voting rights. For example, in Texas a radio station on election day broadcast an announcement that unless people were properly registered they would be prose- cuted if they attempted to vote. Such overt efforts to discourage voting would be prohibited under the Act if expanded. Additionally, there are no provisions currently to provide assistance, other than physical, to people attempting to vote. Thus, language assistance is not allowed. Generally, the problem is evident and the impact potentially significant. There are less than 2% elected officials in California and less than 5% in Texas where over 18% of the population is Spanish-speaking. The potentially vital, political force is not being effectively tapped because voting rights are not protected. FORD GERALD LIBRARY - 22 - 8. Many organizations are prohibited from lobbying due to their tax exempt status. The Voting Rights Act because of its publicly significant prominance provides the means by which a multiplicity of issues can be exposed to the public eye. Heretofore, specific cases have been litigated independently of any agency support. MALDEF had to sue the U.S. Civil Rights Commission in order to pursue the Commission's politically motivated decision to ex- clude Spanish-speaking people from their report on voting rights. The possibility of passage for this legislation de- pends greatly on a continued momentum which has been displayed today in support of the extension and ex- pansion of the Act. The Black community has supported expansion of the Act with the exception of the NAACP. The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights with the one exception supported the expansion. The specific rea- sons for non-support of the NAACP are not readily apparent. However, it is known that the Voting Rights Act works in an untraditional manner. Thus, while voting rights are normally regulated by individual states, the Voting Rights Act places the burden on the Federal Government, Department of Justice, and removes the authority from the states. This makes it impera- tive that the Spanish-speaking community be covered by the Act. At the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights the AFL/CIO took no position because the NAACP was not supporting the expansion. However, after consider- able debate, much in support of the expansion, the AFL/CIO reversed its position and now supports expan- sion. The Department of Justice initially was vague in its position. Misinterpretations of the Department of Justice position caused the NAACP and the Committee on Civil Rights headed by Senator Tunney to say that the Department of Justice opposed the expansion. However, upon direct inquiry it was revealed that the Department of Justice had reviewed the evidence and supported the constitutionality of expansion. However, the Department did not take a position one way or the other on the advocacy of expansion. Telegrams to - 23 - 9. Congressmen have been effective in rallying support for expansion. The most effective telegrams delivered have indicated support for extension and expansion of the Voting Rights Act to include coverage for language minorities. Additionally, such telegrams opposed any floor amendments to the Act. President Ford to date had not taken a position on the Voting Rights Act. His support would do much to enhance passage. Ano- ther organization which has supported and helped favorable consideration of the expansion was Common Cause which has taken a favorable stance on the Act and its expansion. It was pointed out that one of the more significant provisions is Section Five which prevents gerrymander- ing. This would be particularly effective in rec- tifying some situations in the state of California. The point was made during this presentation that the means by which support was acquired from various sec- tors of the political system indicates that cooli- tions, consortiums and simply joint efforts by more than one organization can be effective. For those who question how effective the Forum can be, this is a case in point that by working together and dis- playing vitality and cohensiveness, concrete and visible accomplishments can be attained. The arti- culation and impact displayed by both El Congreso and MALDEF turned many heads as did the flood of telegrams from organizations who participate in the Forum. MALDEF will be taping a show in the Voting Rights Act to be aired on A.M. AMERICA on national t.v. The taping will occur on June 12, 1975 and should be shown within two weeks after that. GRAND NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Generally, everyone present agreed that the Grand National Concerence is an event which can benefit the Spanish-speaking community and each of the distinct organizations, tremendously if properly executed. A centralized planning core must be established, to be responsible for the planning, organization, and execution of the conference. Past experience has proven that thorough planning is the key to the success or failure of such an event. While there may be FORD i BERALD LIBRARY - 24 - 10. conflicts of schedules in or among organizations who might attend the Forum, there appeared to be a general feeling that enough participation could be attracted to make the conference successful regardless of any meetings or conferences which other organizations might be scheduling around the same period. Many reasons were presented by various representatives of organizations to support the potential value of such a conference. Never in the history of the United States has a President traveled specifically to address a gathering of Spanish-speaking people. A convention such as is being proposed can achieve that. Thus, a Spanish-speaking communi- ty can focus attention on their activities, concerns, and resources as a viable and vital force in the United States. All organizations including the larger and more historically established organizations can benefit from the cooperation the Forum seeks to achieve and from the impact which the Grand National Conference can have. No longer can any one organization or group serve all the interests of all Hispanics. However, together all organi- zations can serve each other's interests. The larger more established organizations have as much to gain as the de- veloping organizations. Every effort should be made to include all Hispanic organizations particularly those significant and important organizations who have heretofore not parti- cipated in Forum activities. However, all the forum par- ticipants are committed to proceed with the conference with the confidence that the number of people in Hispanic organi- zations which can be attracted with the commitments confirmed as of this date of this Forum are adequate to attract a sufficient number of representative Hispanics to make the conference a success. This does not negate the potentially more significant impact which total participation by all organizations could achieve but it does assure success. A concerted effort will be made to include as many organiza- tions from the Puerto Rican and Cuban community as possible. The Forum participants unanimously agreed to proceed on course with the assumption that the conference will occur. Each organization should have their own objectives in attend- ing the conference and accordingly should plan their own seperate agendas if indeed separate meetings are desired. - 25 - 11. The commonality of purpose for the Forum is twofold. First, the confraternity which can evolve from such a conference is immeasureably important and valuable. Second, it is important that national political candi- dates present themselves to discuss issues with the Spanish-speaking community. By unanimous consent, Ricardo Zazueta is the convener for the Grand National Conference. Initially, anyone who wants to participate in the planning phase can do SO. However, eventually a definite committee will be formed with specific functions to continue the plan- ning, coordination, and execution of the conference. Time phased plans will be developed. Date, place, and facilities will be selected. Coordination of various organizational meetings and Grand National Conference functions will be executed. Financing, including contri- butions from various organizations, grants from foundations, and possibly contributions on an equal basis from ma- jor parties, will be pursued. A meeting was scheduled by the convenor, Ricardo Zazueta, for 6:00 following the Forum session. Mr. Gaspar R. Garcia from AMAE volun- teered to contribute his expertise as a systems analyst to review and comment on the design and plan for the conference. 1980 CENSUS: A general discussion on the Bureau of Census led into the more general subject of research by the various entities within the Federal structure. The Bureau of Census has not adequately provided for an analysis of the Spanish-speaking demographics. Likewise, most agencies who have ongoing research programs have systematically excluded the Spanish-speaking from their research. Only recently, a Spanish-speaking committee was formed to ad- vise the Bureau of Census. The impression given is that such a committee has existed for some time. However, this committee was just recently formed and as of the date of the Forum had not yet met. A previous conference had been held for Spanish-speaking representatives, but as such was not a viable arm of the Bureau of Census. The Bureau of Census had intended to publish three studies on minority-owned businesses. The second one to have been released was the Minority Owned Businesses - Spanish Origin. However, the Black survey and the Asian-American survey (the latter of which was to have been released in third order) were released substantially before the THEY BERALD LIBRARY - 26 - 12. on Minority Owned Businesses-Spanish Origin. As of the date of this report, all surveys have been released. How- ever, the concern was with the delay. CO-CHAIRING COMMITTEE: The co-chairing committee is heretofore to be called the Steering Committee and as such should consi- der the specific issues of a structure for the Forum and funding options. That committee will be composed of three organizations. Each organization in turn will chair two consecutive meetings. The organizations will then rotate in such a manner that the committee is formed of the past chairing organization, the current chairing organization, and the future chairing organization. Currently, the chairing committee or steering committee is composed of The American Association of Spanish-Speaking CPAs, National Council of La Raza, and the Cuban National Planning Council. NEXT FORUM MEETING: The date of Friday, September 12, 1975 starting at 9:00 a.m. The steering committee will prepare an agenda, send out a draft for consideration by all Forum participants, provide for a period of response, consider any comments or recommendations received, and prepare a final agenda based on their best judgment. For the next meeting, the Cuban National Planning Council suggests inviting two other organizations, one of which is the National Organization of Cuban Professionals. CNPC will communicate the name of the other organization to- gether with contact people, addresses, and phone numbers. PERIOD OF FREE DIALOGUE: A significant highlight of the Forum was the free exchange of information among the Forum partici- pants particularly as related to the Cuban National Plan- ning Council. A substantial advance was made in under- standing the problems of concern to the Cuban community as relates to Chicanos and minority programs in general. The Cuban community faces many problems, some of which are identical to those faced by other Spanish-speaking groups and some of which are unique to the Cuban community. The myth which describes an uncommon degree of success and stature to Cuban people was discounted by the representa- tives of the Cuban National Planning Council. Some significant statistics reveal that the average age of the Cuban-refugee citizen is 34.1 which compare to 18.1 for other Spanish-speaking groups, and 17.8 for the Puerto Rican people. - 27 - 13. The Cuban refugee program was greatly detrimental to the interests of the Cuban people. Although the Cuban people had been in the country for 14 years, very little concern existing among Cubans for community development. The idea among most Cubans was that they would eventually return to their home land. The futility of that belief became apparent only recently and Cubans begin to realize the lack of de- velopment among Cubans in the United States. Up until recently there was virtually no imput by Cubans into the policy for the operation of the Cuban Refugee Program. It amounted to an Indian bureau, in that the effect was nothing more than to provide welfare benefits to the Cubans. During the 14 years, the problems continued to multiply. The drop-out rate of Cubans is higher than for Blacks in the same areas. Initially, many professionals and businessmen came to the United States from Cuba so that the image of affluent Cuban refugees was not entirely erroneous at that time. However, after the first few years many and all types of people arrived in the United States which created problems. Most people who left Cuba came to the United States without their possessions. Recently, older people have started coming to the main land. The CNPC seeks to establish the means for community develop- ment. Due to this recent awareness and motivation, Cubans have become resentful not of Chicanos but because they have here- tofore been neglected and left out of many programs available to minorities. One further criticism was that before re- venue sharing, very little attention was focused on the Cubans. With revenue sharing, resources are available to the Cuban community which previously were not available. Consequently, many national organizations of predominant Chicano constituency have begun organizing in the Cuban community. A suggestion was made that national leadership respect regional and local leadership by providing techni- cal assistance but not by assuming or absorbing existing entities. The price that must be paid in terms of resent- ment and distrust are too high. Forum participants expressed gratitude for the vivid and candid picture painted by the CNPC. Chicanos pointed out that people were to some extent suspicious of Cubans, that the myth did exist which led Chicanos to believe that Cubans FORD - 28 - GERALD LIBRARY 14. generally were successful and by no means impoverished. Some Chicanos have been resentful of the attention which the media has focused on Cubans and Puerto Ricans. This has happened because of the concentration of the media and the Cubans and Puerto Ricans in the eastern states, particularly New York. All this in spite of the fact that Chicanos greatly outnumber Cubans and Puerto Ricans. Another concern is that Chicanos now are being asked to cut up a pie that is already too small into yet smaller pieces to share with their Cuban and Puerto Rican brothers. The general consensus was one of appreciation for each other's position and a sincere commitment to assist each other by increasing the resources available to Spanish- speaking people, thus avoiding the need to compete for inadequate resources. Only thus, can Spanish-speaking people cooperatively impact the system and provide adequately for their respective constituencies. The CNPC expanded their concern for the Cuban refugee program by translating the historic effect on Cubans to current situations and programs being implemented for the Vietnamese. They expressed strong concern that the detrimental effect felt by the Cuban community would be replicated amongst the Vietnamese. OTHER ISSUES: A desire was expressed for formation of a central news clipping service on Hispanic affairs for Forum participants. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Recent appointment of a non Spanish- speaking person to head the Migrant Division drew con- siderable concern and comment from the participants. Perhaps, even more serious was the revelation that the Department of Labor is attempting to define eligible population for migrant programs to include tenant farm workers and share croppers. This is contrary to legis- lative history and contrary to the interest of all those who would participate. The latter would occur as a result of expansion of participants with no comparable increase in the resources available to provide services. AMAE presented a parallel situation with the Department of Education in the State of California. Dr. Wilson - 29 - 7 15. Riles has issued a dictate that all educators must reapply for their positions. Additionally, he appointed a Mr. Whiteneck to head bilingual and migrant programs. Considerable effort is being extended by AMAE to re- verse the trend which seeks to exclude Spanish-speaking people from representation in those areas which most concern them and which have the most effect upon the Spanish-speaking population of California. Governor Brown and Mario Obledo were singled out as being very helpful in assisting AMAE's efforts in principle. In response to a concern for the Black predominance or prevailing perspective in Washington, D.C., it was revealed that politicians in Washington think in terms of Black and White principally because they deal with the Eastern United States. Additionally, the Black influence in the Capitol in the day-to-day activity has some effect on government officials. Accordingly, officials in sensitive positions such as with EEOC many times neglect to make any mention of Spanish- speaking people, speaking only in terms of Black. What many government officials fail to realize is that the Spanish-speaking population of the United States will in a few years be the largest minority in the country. Many statistics support this projection. Some of these were revealed in a recent US News and World Report article. End FORD & LIBRA GERALD - 30 FORUM/May 23, 1975 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS Alliance of Savings and Loans Associations Ruben R. Marquez American Association of Spanish Speaking CPAs Danny Archuleta, Exec. Director; Gilbert R. Vasquez, President Association of Mexican-American Educators Gaspar Garcia Association of Western Spanish- Speaking Community Dev. Corps. Raul Yzaguirre Cuban National Planning Council Rev. Mario Vizcaino, Chairman; Sergio Pereira Hispanic Bicentennial Commission Raul Yzaguirre Hispanic Organization of Professionals & Executives Stanley Valadez, National Chairman IMAGE Ed Valenzuela, President Latin American Manufacturers Jose Aceves, National Director Association Mexican-American Engineering Society Sam Buttner, Executive Liaison Mexican American Legal Defense Vilma Martinez, President & General and Education Fund Counsel; A1 Perez, Associate Counsel National Academy of Chicano Arts Dr. Philip Ortego, Chairman Pro Tem and Letters National Chicano Health Org. John Soria, Director National Coalition of Spanish- Speaking Mental Health Orgs. Rodolfo Sanchez, National Director National Congress of Hispanic American Citizens Manuel Fierro, President GERALD FORD LIBRARY - 1 - FORUM/May 23, 1975 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS (continued) National Council of La Raza Raul Yzaguirre, National Director; Sister Elvira Ramirez, Board Member National Economic Development Association Louis F. Moret, National Vice-Pres. Operation SER Ricardo Zazueta, National Director Personnel Management Association of Aztlan Elmer D. Montano, National Director Society of Hispanic Professional Rodrigo T. Garcia, President; Engineers George Esquer, Alternate - 2 -