As of July 3, 2008
Saturday, July 12
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Diabetes Dash
Co-Sponsored by The United States Marines Corps
Supporters: American Diabetes Association, Kraft Foods, San Ysidro Health Center, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Marriott Embarcadero
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
U.S. Citizenship Application Processing Session
Lead Sponsor: ConAgra Foods
Diabetes Dash
Co-Sponsored by The United States Marines Corps
Supporters: American Diabetes Association, Kraft Foods, San Ysidro Health Center, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Marriott Embarcadero
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
U.S. Citizenship Application Processing Session
Lead Sponsor: ConAgra Foods
12:30-2:30 p.m.
National Affiliate Luncheon
Co-Sponsored by Citi, PepsiCo, Inc., Southwest Airlines Co., State Farm Insurance Companies, FedEx Corporation
WelcomeJanet Murguía, President and CEO, National Council of La Raza
Featured Speakers
Samuel Betances, Betances & Associates, Inc. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City of Los Angeles
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Town Hall
A New Voz, A New Vote: Latino Youth and the Media
Co-Sponsored by Microsoft and GEICO
Moderator
Clarissa Martinez De Castro, Director, Immigration and National Campaigns, NCLR
Panelists
Ruben Navarrette, Jr, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune
Maria Perez-Brown, Senior Vice President, Programming, Sí TV
Felipe Vargas, Founder, Film Inquiry Research Media Education (FIRME)
Leslie Sanchez, CNN Political Analyst, Republican Strategist
Reynaldo Casas, Manager, Public Affairs, MTV Tr3s
Moderator
Clarissa Martinez De Castro, Director, Immigration and National Campaigns, NCLR
Panelists
Ruben Navarrette, Jr, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune
Maria Perez-Brown, Senior Vice President, Programming, Sí TV
Felipe Vargas, Founder, Film Inquiry Research Media Education (FIRME)
Leslie Sanchez, CNN Political Analyst, Republican Strategist
Reynaldo Casas, Manager, Public Affairs, MTV Tr3s
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Catch the Wave Welcome Reception
Co-Sponsored by American Airlines, American Family Insurance, Wachovia Corporation, Heineken USA
Marriott San Diego Hotel & Marina, Marina Ballroom South Tower
Sunday, July 13
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
HOME Clinic
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
HOME Clinic
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Sunday Brunch
The Power to Change History
The Power to Change History
Co-Sponsored by The Chrysler Foundation, Shell Oil Company, Sodexo, and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and Allstate Insurance Company
Featured Speakers
Tom Nelson, Chief Operating Officer, Divided We Fail/AARP
Tom Nelson, Chief Operating Officer, Divided We Fail/AARP
Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), 2008 Democratic Presumptive Presidential Nominee, U.S. Rep. Joe Baca, Chair Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Emcee Maggie Rodriguez, Co-Anchor CBS Early Show
Emcee Maggie Rodriguez, Co-Anchor CBS Early Show
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Town Hall
Providing Health Care for All: Making a National Priority Reality
Lead Sponsor: Office of Minority Health (OMH)
Co-Sponsored by Catholic Healthcare West
Moderator
Cecilia Muñoz, Senior Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation, NCLR
Panelists
Maria Gomez, Executive Director, Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care ServicesModerator
Cecilia Muñoz, Senior Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation, NCLR
Panelists
Tom Perez, Campaign Representative, Obama for America
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Senior Policy Advisor to Senator John McCain, John McCain 2008
Garth Graham, MD, MPH, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, Office of Minority Health, Department of Health and Human Services
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Rockin' Oldies Happy Hour
Co-Sponsored by Aramark
Marriott San Diego Hotel & Marina
Marriott San Diego Hotel & Marina
Monday, July 14
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Monday Luncheon
Honoring Service, Courage, and Leadership
Honoring Service, Courage, and Leadership
Co-Sponsored by BP America, Microsoft, The Walt Disney Company, and Univision Communications Inc.
Featured Speakers
Senator John McCain (R-AZ), 2008 Republican Presumptive Presidential Nominee
Raul Yzaguirre, Former President and CEO, NCLR
Mayor Jerry Sanders, City of San Diego
Raul Yzaguirre, Former President and CEO, NCLR
Mayor Jerry Sanders, City of San Diego
Heroes & Heritage Award Presentation
Sergeant Major Irene Zamora O'Neal, United States Marine Corps
Affiliate Award for Advocacy Presentation
Raul Gonzalez
Raul Gonzalez
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Town Hall
Foreclosures and the Mortgage Mess: How Do We Save Latino Homeownership?
Lead Sponsor: Freddie Mac
Co-Sponsored by Fannie Mae and AARP
Moderator
Evy Ramos, Anchor, Reporter Digital Correspondant, 10News, ABC (San Diego)
Panelists
Rosario Marin, Secretary of State and Consumer Services, CA
Alan Fisher, Executive Director, California Reinvestment Coalition
Martin Gruenberg, Vice Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Carol Ornleas, Executive Director, Visionary Homebuilders
Co-Sponsored by Fannie Mae and AARP
Moderator
Evy Ramos, Anchor, Reporter Digital Correspondant, 10News, ABC (San Diego)
Panelists
Rosario Marin, Secretary of State and Consumer Services, CA
Alan Fisher, Executive Director, California Reinvestment Coalition
Martin Gruenberg, Vice Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Carol Ornleas, Executive Director, Visionary Homebuilders
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40 and Fabulous Anniversary Party*
Co-Sponsored by Coors Brewing Company, Harrah's Foundation,
Sprint Nextel Corporations
Sprint Nextel Corporations
The House of Blues
Featuring
Ozomatli
Willie Barcena, Comedian
Willie Barcena, Comedian
*Concert open to Registered Conference Attendees only.
Tuesday, July 15
12:30-2:30 P.M.
Tuesday Luncheon
Latinas in the Arts: Transforming Stereotypes and Awakening the Spirit
Latinas in the Arts: Transforming Stereotypes and Awakening the Spirit
Co-Sponsored by GEICO, General Mills, The Coca-Cola Company, TOYOTA, and Wachovia Corporation
Welcome
Andrea Bazán, NCLR Board Chair, President of Triangle Community Foundation
Featured SpeakersJanet Murguia, President and CEO, NCLR
Moderator
Giselle Fernandez, Former Television Journalist (Moderator)
Panelists
Alisa Valdez-Rodriguez, New York Times Bestselling Author
Ligiah Villalobos, Head Writer, Go Diego, Go!, Screenwriter
Sonia Nazario, Author
Kate del Castillo, Actress (invited)
Moderator
Giselle Fernandez, Former Television Journalist (Moderator)
Panelists
Alisa Valdez-Rodriguez, New York Times Bestselling Author
Ligiah Villalobos, Head Writer, Go Diego, Go!, Screenwriter
Sonia Nazario, Author
Kate del Castillo, Actress (invited)
7:30-10:00 p.m.
Awards Gala/Dinner
Co-Sponsored by Ford Motor Company, Amtrak, WaMu
10:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Post-Awards Dance
