Spectrum Fun-Raiser, So Cal Style
Bring your friends! Bring your favorite appetizer! We’ll supply the drinks.
This fundraiser is part of an endowment campaign to raise money for library school scholarships for multicultural students and is sponsored by APALA. All proceeds to go Spectrum Scholarship.
What you get for your donation: 2 drinks + Appetizers
Fundraiser for Spectrum Scholarship
Friday, April 29
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Mary J. Stephens Davis Branch Library
315 E. 14th Street
Davis, CA
Refreshments! Entertainment!
Part of an endowment campaign to raise money for library school scholarships for multicultural. All proceeds to go Spectrum Scholarship.
Requested donation: $25
Ethnic Diversity Panel at UT-Austin
The ALA/TLA student chapter of the University of Texas at Austin School of Information is hosting an ethnic diversity panel this coming Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 12:00-1:00p.m. The panel will feature speakers representing four of the ethnic organizations affiliated with the ALA. The speakers will include:
Eugenia Beh, Asian Pacific American Library Association Representative, Texas A&M
Gustavo Soto, REFORMA Representative, Windsor Park Library
DL Grant, Black Caucus of American Library Association, G.W. Carver Branch Library, San Antonio Public Library
Uri Kolodney, Association of Jewish Libraries, University of Texas Perry-Castaneda Library
The speakers will talk about the organization they are representing, their own experiences within the organization, and opportunities for professional development, and student involvement.
The event will take place in the large conference room on the 5th floor. The ALA/TLA student chapter will provide free pizza and snacks.
Spectrum Fun-Raiser
APALA and REFORMA are co-sponsoring a fun-raiser for the Spectrum Scholarship. View the event flyer (pdf) for more details!
ALA Midwinter 2011
Can you believe ALA Midwinter is actually in a warm weather city?
Here are all the events we recommend for those of you attending!
And don’t forget you can keep up with what’s happening with APALA by checking our Twitter account at @ala_apala and our Facebook group!
Jan. 7th, 2011 / Friday 1-2pm
After Leadership Retreat APALA Lunch (Dutch Treat)
Panda Inn, 506 Horton Plaza San Diego, CA 92101
Jan. 7th / Friday 7:30-9:30pm
APALA Executive Board Meeting (open to members)
Westin Gaslamp Hotel (Santa Fe Room)
Jan. 8th / Sat. 4-6pm
Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) Reception
hosted by ALA President Roberta Stevenson (FREE)
San Diego Marriott Marina – (Presidental Suite 2573)
Jan. 9 / Sunday 4-7pm
APALA Merienda Luau & NEW Website Launch Party / FUN-RAISER for Spectrum Scholarships
$20 Donation, hosted by Gary Colmenar and family
2609 Sunset Street (residence) San Diego, CA 92110
In San Diego’s Old Town (Trolley Accessible)
Phone: (619) 417-9800
Jan. 10 / Monday 6:30am-7:30am
Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunrise Celebration (Free Breakfast)
San Diego Convention Center – (Room 02)
Merienda Luau and Fun-Raiser for Spectrum Scholarships
During the 2011 ALA Midwinter Conference in San Diego, APALA will continue the 30th Anniversary Celebration of APALA with a Merienda (afternoon snack) Luau and NEW Website Launch Party. The party will also raise funds for Spectrum Scholarships.
Here are all the details!
What: A casual fun-raiser for the Spectrum Scholarship Fund. Drinks, pupus (appetizers), and surprises. Hosted by Gary Colmenar and family!
When: Sunday January 9th, 2011 from 4pm-7pm
Where: 2609 Sunset Street (residence) San Diego, CA 92110 (In San Diego’s Old Town – Trolley Accessible) [see map for directions]
Cost: $20 donation includes all Food and a Drink. Additional Drinks $1-$2
RSVP: Contact Lessa at lessalozada@gmail.com
**Hawaiian or your own Cultural Ethnic Attire Encouraged**
