What's New?

Apply for 2008-2009 Scholarships!
-  LCC Scholarship Applications
-  OJC Scholarship Appliation

 

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

MAY 3, 2008

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Voces Unidas -
We are committed towards helping underprivileged students gain access to higher education.  Funds will be raised throughout the year in order to provide scholarship opportunities for local students.  Voces Unidas has identified two colleges whom they will be working closely with:  Lamar Community College and Otero Junior College.  All funds are to be used at either institution.  For further information, do no hesitate to contact Voces Unidas. 

- See below for upcoming events and we "Thank You" for your support

 

Annual Events:

-  Brown Bag luncheons - Every 4th Friday of the month

-  Cinco de Mayo – May 3rd

-  PMC Health Fair - Translation Booth - May

-  Fiesta de Colores - Vendor Booth (Granada)

-  Onion Festival - July 26th (Will be celebrated in Granada)

-  School Registration - Translation Booth - August

-  September Fiesta – Sept 15th

-  Octoberfest -- Vendor Booth (Lamar)

-  Nightmare on Elm Street - Haunted House Room (Lamar)

-  Hispanic Heritage Month – Sept 15th - Oct 15th

-  Annual Banquet – October 19th

 

 

Lamar School District RE-2

www.lamar.k12.co.us

 

 

 

 

 

Lamar Community College

www.lamarcc.edu

 

 

  

 

Otero Junior College

www.ojc.edu

 

 

 

 

Prowers Medical Center

http://www.prowersmedical.com/

 

 


Mission Statement:

The Voces Unidas Committee of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce is dedicated in creating a diverse
leadership, economy and community in a positive environment. Based on understanding, appreciating,
valuing and embracing the differences and similarities of others, we will work together effectively to
remove barriers and strengthen our community through its diversity.

 

Focal Points of Interest and Development:


Cultural\Ethnic\Historical Recognition and Preservation
Local and Area Diversity Awareness
Economic Development, Business and Professional Support
Social Awareness and Communication
Healthcare and Environmental Issues
Diversity Based Education Issues
Immigrant Support and Development Issues