Events & Announcements

December 7, 2002: 17th Annual Wine & Cheese
Sister only event at Kean University from 5:30 - 10pm. The $20 fee per sister is due to your respective Area Finance Supervisor/Alumnae Executive Finance Advisor no later than October 6, 2002. Payments will not be accepted at the door. For more information visit the Wine & Cheese page or contact finance@lambdalady.org.

October 4-6, 2002: NALFO Convention
Click here to read LTA's latest NALFO Newsletter entry
This year Lambda Theta Alpha will be sending two National Board of Directors to the NALFO Convention in San Diego. National President Marisol Cerdeira and National Executive Vice President Jennifer Benitez will represent us in this event where latino fraternities and sororities come together to partake in presentations, meetings, workshops, community events, and the 2nd Annual NALFO Awards Gala sponsored by LatinoGreeks.com.

Lambda Theta Alpha has been nominated for the following awards:

• Rising Professional
• Academic Excellence – Undergraduate
• Academic Excellence – Graduate
• Undergraduate of the Year
• Alumnus of the Year
• Community and Educational Planning
• Social Programming
• Undergraduate Chapter of the Year
• Alumni Chapter of the Year
• Organization of the Year

NALFO (National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations) is an umbrella council for Latino Greek Letter Organizations. The purpose of NALFO is to promote and foster positive interfraternal relations, communication, and development of all Latino Fraternal organizations through mutual respect, leadership, honesty, professionalism and education. For more information on NALFO and the convention, please visit http://www.nalfo.org.

October 4-6, 2002: National Black Greek Leadership Conference
Lambda Theta Alpha will be sending National Director of Public Relations Samantha Ellman and National Director of Finance Jennifer Schambon to represent us at the NBGLC in Kansas.

The theme of the conference is "Coming Together Piece by Peace." The NBGLC addresses relevant issues that face students and advisors on our campuses. In order to have change we must come together for the betterment of all members in Greek Letter organizations. The Conference promises to offer its participants a wealth of knowledge and practical applications on issues that face minority Greek Letter organizations. The conference will also offer the opportunity for advisors to explore ways to assist minority Greek Letter organizations through workshops, forums and the sharing of information. This year's NBGLC will provide a leadership track for Latino Organizations as well.

The Black Greek Leadership Conference was founded in 1986 on the campus of Central Missouri State University and is designed to address issues that face minority Greek Letter organizations. For more information on BGLC and the conference, please visit http://www.ukans.edu/-oma/conference.

September 14, 2002: National Board Meeting
National Board Meeting @ 1pm. Location TBA. Email president@lambdalady.org for additional details.

August 17, 2002: National Board Meeting
Area Training 9am-11am. National Board Meeting 12pm-3pm. Required participants include: National Board of Directors, Area Executive Boards, & National Alumnae Executive Board. Email vicepresident@lambdalady.org for additional details.

July 20-24, 2002: NCLR Annual Conference
Líderes - Youth Leadership Summit
The Líderes summit brings together students, youth leaders, and activists from community-based programs and campus-based organizations throughout the country. Participants develop leadership and teamwork skills, share their experiences, explore ideas for community involvement and empowerment, and discuss issues that face the Latino community all while taking advantage of the NCLR Annual Conference through networking and mentorship.

The NCLR Annual Conference has been described as "the single most important event in the Latino community in the United States. More than 15,000 participants attend, and the conference features: over 40 substantive workshops, three nationally-recognized keynote speakers, four consecutive nights of headline entertainment, and a consumer Expo featuring over 200 public, private, and non-profit sector exhibitors.

August 10-11, 2002: 1st Annual Latino Greek Games
The 1st Annual Latino Greek Games objective is to raise monetary support for national and local charitable organizations through cultivating leadership, service, and community within the LGLO community and the greater New York area. Roberto Clemente State Park in association with LatinosStep.com aims to promote diversity and understanding of difference through partnership with campus and community organizations. Sisters, email publicrelations@lambdalady.org if you'd like to be a part of the LTA LGLO Olympics team. Visit http://www.latinosstep.com/greekgames/default.htm for more information.

July 28, 2002: National Annual Sisterhood Picnic
Enjoy a day of free food, beverages, music, games, and more! The picnic will take place on Sunday, July 28, 2002 from 11am to 4pm at Roosevelt Park - Grove 1C (by the lake). As always, the picnic is open to all family, friends and Interested Ladies. Email questions to publicrelations@lambdalady.org. Visit http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/parksrecreation/roosevelt.asp for a map and directions.

May 31, June 1-2, 2002: National Convention 2002
National Convention 2002 will take place in Connecticut. This convention is for Sisters only. Visit National Convention 2002 for more information.

March 23, 2002: 22nd Annual Awards Banquet
22nd Annual Awards Banquet Celebrating 27 years of Sisterhood will take place at The Landmark in East Rutherford. For more information contact the National Director of Public Relations.

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