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HRT Board Member Kathy Baros-Friedt Recipient of the Thurston Group’s Humanitarian Award

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Barbara Clarkson presenting Kathy Baros-Friedt the Thurston Group’s Humanitarian Award at the organization’s annual banquet in honor of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kathy Baros-Friedt received the Humanitarian Award from the Thurston Group of Washington State for her work in support of programs for youth and the homeless.  She was presented the award by Barbara Clarkson, a charter member of the Thurston Group, Saturday, January 18, at the organization’s annual banquet in honor in the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Award Eileen Yoshina

IMG_20131021_183633_297We are so thrilled to share that our board member, Eileen Yoshina – SPSCC Office of Diversity and Equity Director at SPSCC (South Puget Sound Community College); was honored last night with an Adult Diversity Award from the Thurston Council on Diversity!! Eileen was among other esteemed recipients such as Matt Grant from Olympia High School and Mike Velasquez from Avanti High School in recognition of the transformative and critical diversity work they do. We are so proud of Eileen and all of her accomplishments! Felicidades, amiga!

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LYS scholarship

HISPANIC ROUNDTABLE LATINO YOUTH SUMMIT SCHOLARSHIPS

THREE $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN 2014!

Announcement for all Latino Youth Summit Attendees:

2013 Latino Youth Summit host South Puget Sound Community College is thrilled to offer three $1000 SPSCC scholarships!

WHO:  Eligible to apply are those youth attending the 2013 Latino Youth Summit who meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a current high school or alternative school or Running Start student;
  • Minimum of 2.0 GPA;
  • Must submit three letters of reference, to include at least one teacher. Others could be community member or relative or additional teachers;
  • Must complete the scholarship application, which will be available on-line and at the 2013 Latino Youth Summit;
  • Must complete an essay or personal statement. Minimum of 400 words. 1-2 pages, 12 pt. font. Double spaced.

 Select ONE of these topics to write about:

  1. How being Latino/a has given me strength to complete my goals. 
  2. How my educational goals will help me make my community a better place.
  3. How this scholarship can set me on the path I need for my future
  4. What I want to accomplish in the next four years.

The Hispanic Roundtable may request finalists participate in an interview with a Hispanic Roundtable panel. *There will be a workshop available at the 2013 Latino Youth Summit to help get you started with writing this personal essay.

TIMETABLE:

  • Scholarship application packet must be completed and sent to the Hispanic Roundtable via postal mail or electronically no later than March 1, 2014.
  • Winners of the scholarships will be announced in May 2014. The students and winning attendees’ schools will be notified in writing.
  • Scholarship will be credited at South Puget Sound Community College on behalf of scholarship winners for students entering fall quarter 2014, or later if arrangements are made with the Hispanic Roundtable.

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Latino Youth Summit 2013

11th Annual Latino Youth Summit

El Poder de la Palabra” / The Power of the Word

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 – 7:30 am – 2:30 pm

South Puget Sound Community College. 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512

Event is open to high school students in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties.

Registration is FREE. Space is limited. 

Registration is now CLOSED for the 2013 Latino Youth Summit.

We have reached capacity and are unable to accept further registrations. Thank you and see you at the summit!”

Click here to fill out the 2013 Latino Youth Summit Pre-Survey

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The Latino Youth Summit: A Ten Year Look Back

Conclusions

  • Significant increase in both participants and schools
    • – From 60 to 500+ participants annually
    • – From a handful of schools to ~35
  • Multiple program formats used and proved
    • – We understand the minimum and average workshop offerings needed
    • – We understand program components of keynotes, noon program, exhibitors, lunches, campuses
    • – We have established main underlying themes of careers, education, healthy lifestyles
  • The Summit is a valuable resource for five rural county Latino youth
    • – We see an increase in interest each year
    • – In their own words, the Summit has inspired youth in multiple ways
    • – The program we provide is helping form life choices

To see the report please Click here