GENERAL INFORMATION
Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) invites you and your organization to join Latinas throughout California for two inspirational and dynamic conferences:

Latina History Day Conference Friday, March 12, 2010 Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles

The Latina Action Day Conference Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Sheraton Grand,  Sacramento

BECOME AN AFFILIATE

You are encouraged to join us as a HOPE Affiliate of both of these powerful conferences. Affiliate Organizations provide a unique perspective and we are counting on you to share you expertise on education, economic development, and other policy issues with other Latinas from throughout the state.

Affiliate Types	Conference Package
Youth Affiliate Registration Opens January 22, 2010. Download the Youth Affiliate Program Packet here.	BENEFITS $25 per student, $40 her adult (5 person min, 10 youth max) Registration for five (5) and no more than ten [10] participants from your organization to one of our conferences. At least one [1] must be an adult chaperone. Registrants can be high school students in the 11th and 12th grade that are invited to attend LHD or LAD by a local school or organization that is registered as a youth affiliate. A live link to your organization on our e-newsletter Podium Recognition at the conference Organization listing in the program. Participants will receive assigned seating for the group. Please note that we will do our best to seat everyone together as space allows. CRITERIA Identify a primary point of contact with whom HOPE can correspond. Provide a live link to the HOPE website on Affiliate organization website. Agree to participate in a one year evaluation of the Affiliate program. Space is limited for youth programming, and can only register up to 10 youth per affiliate organization. Affiliates are responsible for their own transportation and accommodations and permits or permission slips for minors.
College Affiliate Early Registration Deadline: February 19, 2010. Download the College Affiliate Program Packet here.	BENEFITS $25 per student, 5 person minimum, 10 maximum *A savings of $175 per 5 person group. Registration for five (5) and no more than ten [10] participants from your organization to one of our conferences. A live link to your organization on our e-newsletter Podium Recognition at the conference Organization listing in the program. Participants will receive assigned seating for the group. Please note that we will do our best to seat everyone together as space allows. CRITERIA Identify a primary point of contact with whom HOPE can correspond. Provide a live link to the HOPE website on Affiliate organization website. Agree to participate in a one year evaluation of the Affiliate program. Space is limited for college track programming, and can only register up to 10 students. Affiliates are responsible for their own transportation and accommodations.
General Affiliate Early Registration Deadline: February 19, 2010. Download the General Affiliate Program Packet here.	BENEFITS Latina History Day Conference Package $50 per person, 5 person minimum *A savings of $50 for a 5 person group! Registration for five (5) participants from your organization to one of our conferences. Registrants can be employees, volunteers, organization leadership, board members, or other stakeholders. A live link to your organization on our Facebook page Podium Recognition at the conference Organization listing in the program and signage Participants will receive assigned seating for your group. Please note that we will do our best to seat everyone together as space allows. Latina Action Day Conference Package $40 per person, 5 person minimum *A savings of $50 for a 5 person group! Registration for five (5) participants from your organization to one of our conferences. Registrants can be employees, volunteers, board members, or other stakeholders. A live link to your organization on our Facebook page Podium Recognition at the conference Organization listing in the program and signage Participants will receive assigned seating for your group. Please note that we will do our best to seat everyone together as space allows. CRITERIA Provide a live link to the HOPE website on Affiliate organization website. Become a “Fan” of HOPE on Facebook Identify a primary point of contact with whom HOPE can correspond. Affiliates are responsible for their own transportation and accommodations.
DISCLAIMER HOPE will not list your organization’s name and/or logo on any materials outside of those specifically referenced under “benefits.” HOPE explicitly prohibits the use of its name and logo by Affiliates without HOPE’s written consent except those specifically referenced under “benefits.”
ABOUT CONFERENCES Latina History Day - Los Angeles The Latina History Day Conference, for which Latina History Day in California was created, draws over 600 women to celebrate the historic accomplishments of Latinas and partake in forums on corporate advancement, the state of public education, and financial empowerment. Scheduled annually on the second Friday of March, Latina History Day is the only conference in Los Angeles that is designed specifically to meet the needs of Latina professionals. The conference offers resources, skills development, and networking opportunities to advance her career. The 1st Annual college track will provide two special workshops designated for college students, which will promote successful college retention and career planning. Latina Action Day - Sacramento The Latina Action Day Sacramento Conference convenes 600 Latina leaders from all regions of California in Sacramento for an annual public policy issues conference. This one day conference is designed to facilitate dialogue between corporate and community Latina leaders and elected officials on public policies affecting Latinas in California. Through town halls, public hearings, and workshops, HOPE presents up to date information, analysis, and access to decision makers on critical issues such as access to healthcare, higher education, and the California State budget.