Robert Flores<rflores1946@hotmail.com>
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Quick recap-LULAC COUNCIL 11085 (04-07-2026)
The meeting focused on discussing the activities and future plans of LULAC Council 11085 in Kansas, with Roberto leading the discussion and Juan sharing his personal history with the organization. Roberto updated members on recent initiatives, including sending funds to support Latino students in Kansas City school districts and exploring collaboration opportunities with the GI Forum. A key decision was made to establish a formal project to support low-income Latino students with school supplies and fees, which Juan seconded. The group discussed recruitment efforts, including reaching out through social media and local networks, and explored ways to leverage LULAC's national Facebook presence to direct potential members to local chapters. Roberto emphasized the need for more active participation and suggested creating a website and social media presence for the local council, while acknowledging the challenges of engaging busy professionals in civic organizations.
Next steps
- Roberto: Send out meeting minutes to absent members to ensure awareness of agenda and discussions.
- Roberto: Register Juan as a new member and submit his information to get his certificate.
- Roberto: Contact Membership Director Morales in El Paso to inquire about resurrecting the previous Wichita LULAC council and potentially reinstating its council number.
- All Council members: Submit votes by email or phone on the motion to establish a fund to support low-income Latino students in Kansas City metro area.
- Roberto: Encourage Kansas City members to volunteer to attend La Placita events for fundraising and recruitment.
- Roberto: Continue recruiting new members in Wichita via Nextdoor and other contacts, and encourage current members (including Juan and Willie) to reach out to their networks for new recruits.
- Roberto: Email LULAC National President Roman Palargmos to suggest directing Kansas Facebook inquiries to local Kansas councils for follow-up.
- Roberto: Recruit a volunteer (or volunteers) to help maintain and update the LULAC council website and Facebook page.
- Roberto: Follow up with Juan to collect his completed membership application.
- Roberto: Arrange a one-on-one lunch meeting with Juan (and possibly others) to further discuss collaboration and membership.
Summary
Latino Community Engagement Initiatives
Roberto led a meeting focused on connecting with the Latino community in Wichita and Kansas City, highlighting recent efforts to support Latino students in Kansas City, including helping with graduation costs and fees. He mentioned ongoing collaboration with the GI Forum in Wichita and plans to increase the number of LULAC councils in Kansas from three to four. Roberto also expressed interest in recruiting more council leaders to join Zoom meetings to share ideas and address community needs.
LULAC Family Heritage and Impact
Juan shared his family's long history with LULAC, including his father's service as president of the Wichita Council and involvement in protests against discriminatory police practices in the 1980s. He described attending a national convention in Houston and participating in fundraising activities with his parents. Juan expressed disappointment at not finding an active LULAC chapter locally and emphasized the organization's importance in fighting for justice, particularly in current times. He also shared personal details about his 13-year marriage, career in mental health and social services, retirement due to back issues, and his recovery from cancer.
LULAC Mission and Community Planning
Roberto and Juan discussed the history and mission of LULAC, emphasizing the organization's efforts to promote fair treatment and opportunities for the Latino community. Roberto highlighted the need for unity within the Latino community and expressed hope for peaceful coexistence and collaboration among different cultures. He mentioned plans to recruit new members and establish a local council once they reach 10 members, and he intended to discuss reviving a previous council with the membership director.
LULAC Council Revival Discussion
Roberto discussed the potential resurrection of a previous LULAC council led by Juan's father, which would preserve historical records and recognize Juan's family legacy. He emphasized the ongoing challenges of minimizing discrimination and supporting dreamers, while highlighting the importance of educating younger generations about the US Constitution and democracy. Roberto also mentioned ongoing collaboration efforts with the GI Forum, inviting their president Robert Hernandez to future meetings and encouraging mutual cooperation on projects and fundraisers for the Latino community in Wichita. He formally proposed establishing a project to support low-income Latino students in local school districts, requesting a second and vote on the motion.
Latino Education Fund Establishment
The council discussed establishing a fund to support low-income Latino children's education in the Kansas City metro area. Roberto moved to set up the project, which was seconded by Juan, and the council agreed to collect votes via email or phone to achieve quorum. Roberto outlined plans for fundraising activities, including connecting with food vendors and utilizing a local recreation center and La Placita event for outreach and sales opportunities.
LULAC Council Recruitment Strategy
Roberto and Juan discussed recruiting members for the LULAC council in Kansas. Roberto encouraged Juan to share the application with interested parties and mentioned his efforts to reach out through Nextdoor and Facebook. They discussed the potential for LULAC National to direct Facebook respondents to local Kansas chapters. Roberto expressed a need for help maintaining the council's website and social media presence, and emphasized the importance of passing leadership roles to younger members. They also talked about connecting with other organizations like GI Forum and HPLA Charities for collaboration.
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