Somos El Futuro
 
 
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The 16th Annual
New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican/Hispanic
Task Force Conference

March 14 – 16, 2003 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

Somos El Futuro Preliminary Agenda

The 2003 New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force Conference will be one of New York’s largest gatherings of the Puerto Ricans and Hispanics from communities all across the State. The annual conference is an opportunity to impact public policy and state budget decisions that affect our communities. We invite you to join the thousands of civic and political leaders as well as representatives of the labor, nonprofit, and business communities during this important three-day event. Register Today.


Friday, March 14th , 2003

Booth Set Up
9:00 AM
Times Square Area of Concourse

Conference Registration
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Registration: Times Square Area of Concourse

Exhibit Booths Open
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Well of Legislative Office Building, Times Square Area & Concourse

PR/Hispanic Elderly Luncheon
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Convention Center

Conference Registration
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Registration: Crowne Plaza Hotel Lobby

New York State Division of Housing and
Community Renewal Reception

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Crowne Plaza, Capitol Room

“La Bienvenida” Welcome Reception
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel-Ballroom

Albany Mayor Jennings Reception Honoring NYS Legislators
Sponsored by Tonio Burgos & Associates, Inc.

By Invitation Only
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Albany City Hall

Concert
Featuring Various Artist of the Fania All-Stars
Starting Promptly at 8:00 PM Convention Center

“La Bienvenida” Nite Cap
10:00 PM to 3:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel – Ballroom

Saturday, March 15th , 2003

Labor Breakfast
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel-Ballroom

Conference Registration
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Registration: Times Square Area of Concourse

Exhibit Booths Open
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Well of LOB, Times Square Area & Concourse

Legislative Workshop
Series I

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Legislative Office Building

Trade Relations between the U.S. & Cuba
How Can Our Business Community Benefit

Hearing Room A

Puerto Rico: An update on Vieques,
Political Prisoners, and Plebiscite

Hearing Room B

Latina Health
Hearing Room C

“Entre Nosotras” Luncheon
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (By invitation only)
Crowne Plaza Hotel- Ballroom

Legislative Workshops
Series II
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Legislative Office Building

Higher Education
Hearing Room A

Impact of Budget Cuts on Education
Hearing Room B


Apprenticeship Programs: Opportunities for Latinos in Construction
Hearing Room C

CUNY Luncheon
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (By Invitation Only)
Assembly Parlor, Capitol Building

College Model Senate Session
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Senate Chamber, Capitol Building

Chairman’s VIP Reception
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (By Invitation Only)
Convention Center Meeting Room 6

Gala Dinner
Formal Attire
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Convention Center

After Gala Dance
10:00 PM to 3:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel – Ballroom

Sunday, March 16th , 2003

National Leaders Breakfast Forum
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel- Ballroom

Hispanic Youth Leadership Training
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Assembly Chamber, Capitol Building

Hispanic Youth Leadership Mock Assembly
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Assembly Chamber, Capitol Building

Hispanic Youth Leadership Dinner
6:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel-Ballroom

La Despedida Reception
1:00 PM
Hosted by MWBE
The Well, Legislative Office Building