M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 29, 2011

Agenda

1. Watched 20 minutes of "Inside Job"

2. Discussed budget cuts.

3. Announcements: fundraising, Jarritos, Club Row, Visit USC's library to exhibit Aztec artifacts.

Announcements

Committees

Work with groups and complete tasks

M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 29, 2011

Agenda

1. Watched 20 minutes of "Inside Job"

2. Discussed budget cuts.

3. Announcements: fundraising, Jarritos, Club Row, Visit USC's library to exhibit Aztec artifacts.

Announcements

VOTE JESSE FOR STUDENT TRUSTEE!!!

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Visit M.E.Ch.A de USC

Based on the majority votes on

http://doodle.com/sssyvndizkpgicya

We will visit them on April 7th. It will be announced this Thursday

Committees

Work with groups and complete tasks

M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 29, 2011

Agenda

1. Watched 20 minutes of "Inside Job"

2. Discussed budget cuts.

3. Announcements: fundraising, Jarritos, Club Row, Visit USC's library to exhibit Aztec artifacts.

Announcements

VOTE JESSE FOR STUDENT TRUSTEE!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTnJ82wctgk

Visit M.E.Ch.A de USC

Based on the majority votes on

http://doodle.com/sssyvndizkpgicya

We will visit them on April 7th. It will be announced this Thursday

Committees

Work with groups and complete tasks

M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 24, 2011

Agenda

1. Announcements

• Student United
• Berkeley david.dominguez@berkeley.edu

2. New committees

Upcoming events 


!!!!!VOTE JESSE FOR STUDENT TRUSTEE!!!!

Latino/a Conference tomorrow!

USC M.E.Ch.A Visit

March 31 or April 7
http://doodle.com/sssyvndizkpgicya

PYFC Ceasr E. Chavez Celebration
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139440959456042&index=1

A Celebration for Cesar E. Chavez' Life and Legacy
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118682254876358&index=1

Outreach Committee
Jessica, one of our members, will join the outreach committee.
She has connections with her high school at  Edward R Royal Learning Center.
http://www.royballearningcenter.org/186710111719542983/site/default.asp
This school is a must to recruit members. It was named after the first Mexican-American to be elected to Los Angeles City Council in the 20th Century. Jessica says that the seniors have a lack of support and guidance towards college and students are requesting our help. This should be added to the agenda :)

M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 22, 2011

Agenda

1. Nati is organizing a trip to USC's library

2. Club Row Positions: shirts, banners, decorations, sales, photography/recording, and drums.

WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

Sign up for committees and contact them for updates!

1. Social Network: manage Facebook, blog, g-mail, Flickr, YouTube...

2. Outreach: create relations with other clubs, organizations, high schools, colleges and other social groups.

3. Public Relations: recruit, make/distribute fliers and promote.

4. M.E.Ch.A Library: gather members information and keep track of books.

5. Fund Raising: contact sponsors and come up with fund raising ideas.

 M.E.Ch.A de SMC's 40th Anniversary

1. Will initiate kick-off day April 28, 2011

2. Contact previous M.E.Ch.istAs for the Panel

3. Workshops

Announcements

Visit M.E.Ch.A de USC!
It will be discussed on Thursday!
They meet Thursdays at 7pm
For now, decide which Thursday you would like to go

Town Hall Meeting tomorrow!  

SMC's Main Stage @ 3p.m:
S.U.P: student unity project made a presentation and they want all the clubs to meet up when ever they can and plan a way to help each other out.


Cesar E. Chavez Week Event by PYFC

Statewide Immigrant Rights Conference

Saturday March 24, 2011

Registration: 8pm - Lunch will be provided

1921 Maple Ave. LA, CA 90011

More Info/RSVP- info@immigrationcoalition.org

(323) 602-3480 (416) 368-1891 (619) 398-6648

Hosted by: Southern CA Immigration Coalition

UC Berkeley Students Visits SMC
3-24-2011 from 8am-12:30pm

Cesar Chavez Event by ALAS
3-24-2011 from 11:15am-12:35pm @ the Quad


Michelle Serros Speech 
3-25-2011 from 10-11:30 a.m @ the Theater Building 

M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 15, 2011

Agenda

1. Concerns, comments, and feedback about the Sacramento Budget Cuts Protest 

2. Father Greg Boyle's speech discussion

3. Brainstorm for M.E.Ch.A's 40th Anniversary

4. Announcements
5. Keep in touch with your Committees!

Upcoming Events!

Homeboy Industries and Homegirl Cafe

March 17 2011

Go to Homeboy Industries for a tour and have lunch at Homegirl Cafe

10am-?

We will contact you for where we are going to meet up at

Latin@ Youth Conference
March 26, 2011
contact info:
(310) 434-8520
LYC_INFO@SMC.EDU
Santa Monica College
For H.S seniors and SMC students

LA County M.E.Ch.A Central Meeting
March 18, 2011
Creveling Lounge (CC Building)

1570 E. Colorado Blvd.

Pasadena, CA

by M.E.Ch.A de PCC

"All is welcome to join us for this month's Central meeting, hosted by M.E.Ch.A de Pasadena City Collge.
Keep in mind the start time for this meeting will be 4:30, yes 4:30!!! :)
Please confirm so we can get an estimate of how much food to get.
Invite other Mechistas!!! :)"
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115592145185703

M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 13, 2011

M.E.Ch.A's Mission for Spring 2011

MEChA's mission is to educate and in form student about educational, political and social consciousness, as well a providing guidance and resource that will benefit individuals in their path to success. 

MEChA de SMC Spring 2011 goals:

Our goal is to inform students of We also want to outreach High schools to guide them in the right direction for a better and a higher education. We are also advocating for the creation of a MEChA library.

M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 10, 2011

Agenda

1. Father Greg Boyle's event was very inspirational and it was an honor for us to be part of it.

Announcements

1. Dear fellow Club Members!

We got contacted by the Associated Students, the student government, about something really important that we all need to make a priority: Fighting for our education.

The A.S. is providing three large buses for free for us to go up to Sacramento and protest together with thousands of other students.

Now we need you to sign up. Let me first give you an update on the big picture:

The status quo is very, very grim: Unit fees probably rising to $36/Unit, worst case scenario $66/Unit - dictated by the State Legislature. SMC Winter session possibly being cut completely (up in the air as of now), Summer Session probably reduced by 33%. SMC will get anywhere between $5 Million and $15 Million less funding, resulting in less class  offerings and general cuts on support services like EOPS and Disabled Student Services.

It is your chance to act and make your voices heard - if you want your politicians to do something about it, you have to participate in the democratic process!

The A.S. Board approved funding for the buses today; there will be 3 buses in which we can transport 150 people total to the protests in Sacramento. It's important that youact in the next three days - the deadline for the actual signup is Thursday, March 10th, 7PM. To assure attendance of the people who sign up, every student has to make a $10 deposit, which you will get back as soon as you are on the bus. 

Thank you for standing up for your own rights, now it is time to sign up at the A.S. Office, SMC Main Campus!

How to get to the A.S. Office (Cayton Center, 2nd floor, #202) Map: http://as.smc.edu/ASGov/PublishingImages/mapsmc-as.jpg

2. HEY! Do you think you have what it takes to be a student leader? 

Are you interested in student politics and would like to run for office at Associated Students of SMC?

The Associated Student Board of Directors is having an ELECTION this spring 2011!  Join the Student Government at Santa Monica College.

There are 13 different positions to run for! To run for a position students must: 

-          Be enrolled in at least eight units while in office

-          Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA

-          President & VP must be current director/commissioner/ICC member and must have 20 units completed                      before assuming office.

-          Trustee must be a resident of California

-   Apply as a candidate before 11:00am Tuesday, March 15th.

-          And you will need a petition signed by 50 SMC students!

For additional information and to fill out the required forms please visit:

http://www.smc.edu/associated_students

Or visit the Cayton Center Room 202 (Above the Cafeteria)

3. Santa Monica Dream Team

This is Reminder that the Santa Monina Dream Team will be meeting this Friday March 11th at Virginia Ave. Park Teen Center at 6pm. Please join us as we will be discussing valuable information that will benefit all students at large in the short and long term run. The Agenda for the meeting is attached in this email.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. The Dream Team is only possible with supports like yourselves. Feel free to bring in any guest to the meeting as well as your ideas. Remember, this Dream Team strives to educate and unite all AB540 students as well as their supporters.

See you all on Friday!

M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 8, 2011

Agenda

1. Announced upcoming events

• Father Greg Boyle: March 10th
• Sacramento Budget Cuts Protest: March 13-14th

2. Club Row

• Banner: Amy
• Decorations: Cindy, Amy, Manny 
• Sale food
• Drums
• Order more M.E.Ch.A shirts

3. 2011 Cabinet Positions

• Media: photo and recordings. Michelle, Zoleyma and Karla
• Out Reach
• Public Relations Coordinator
• Book Rentals: Nalleli
• Scrap Book: Amy
• Event Planner
• Fundraiser: Arturo, Manny

"We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community... Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and need of others, for their sakes and for our own."

Cesar Chavez

"Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves and be free."

Cesar  Chavez

M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 8, 2011

Sacramento Protest

Dear fellow SMC Students!

You signed up for the bus trip to Sacramento, and today we know: It's going to happen!
Now we need you to sign up. Let me first give you an update on the big picture:

The status quo is very, very grim: Unit fees probably rising to $36/Unit, worst case scenario $66/Unit - dictated by the State Legislature. SMC Winter session possibly being cut completely (up in the air as of now), Summer Session probably reduced by 33%. SMC will get anywhere between $5 Million and $15 Million less funding, resulting in less class  offerings and general cuts on support services like EOPS and Disabled Student Services.
It is your chance to act and make your voices heard - if you want your politicians to do something about it, you have to participate in the democratic process!


The A.S. Board approved funding for the buses today; there will be 3 buses in which we can transport 150 people total to the protests in Sacramento. It's important that you act in the next three days - the deadline for the actual signup is Thursday, March 10th, 7PM. To assure attendance of the people who sign up, every student has to make a $10 deposit, which you will get back as soon as you are on the bus.
Thank you for standing up for your own rights, now it is time to sign up at the A.S. Office, SMC Main Campus!

How to get to the A.S. Office (Cayton Center, 2nd floor, #202) Map: http://as.smc.edu/ASGov/PublishingImages/mapsmc-as.jpg

Talk to / email your professors:
A faculty-wide email has been sent out by the Faculty Association to all SMC professors, urging them to support the demonstration and to let students miss their class if they are attending the demonstrations. Official A.S. Office-issued trip attendance confirmations will be available to all bus riders.

Please tell your friends about the trip - first come first serve; we have about 180 people in the email list and there is 150 spots on the bus; 132 free spots remaining as of today evening.
Here is the official itinerary; forward the email to your fellow classmates!

MARCH in MARCH – CA STATE CAPITOL RALLY

          Official Itinerary           

We, THE STUDENTS, need to let CA State Capitol Politicians hear our concerns about the budget cuts and the ability of our students to get a high quality, low cost education. 

FREE BUS RIDES FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED SMC STUDENTS.

MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011

3 LARGE CHARTER BUSES LEAVE SMC @ 10:45PM on Sunday, March 13, 2011! Come at 10PM.

Paid for by the Associated Students of Santa Monica College

To ensure attendance, every student has to make a $10 deposit at the A.S. Office (2nd floor Cayton Center #202)

THE DEPOSIT WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU on the bus when we leave.

More info: (310) 434-4250; Advisor- Benny Blaydes

Mandatory Attendance List & Sign Up on the AS Website: www.smc.edu/associated_students

Spread the word through facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=144823832247835

CHECK –IN & BOARD BUSES @ SMC – PEARL STREET:

10:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2011 for roll call & bus assignment.

ALL NIGHT BUS RIDE to Sacramento, CA State Capi.tol

• You will be sleeping on the bus ride up to Sacramento.
• We will be riding on 3 large charter buses with equipped restrooms & cushioned seats;
• snacks & water provided;
• bring money to purchase meals or bring your own meals (breakfast, lunch, & dinner);
• one backpack per student: bring personal freshen-up items and a small blanket (back pack can be left on the tour bus while attending the march).

LEAVE SANTA MONICA COLLEGE - PEARL STREET:

10:45 p.m. On Sunday Night, March 13, 2011

Sorry we cannot wait for anyone, we must leave on time to arrive on time.

ARRIVE IN SACRAMENTO:

Monday Morning, March 14, 2011, at 7:00 a.m.

• march from Raley Field Park to the CA State Capitol, (about ½ to 1 mile, wear very comfortable shoes)
• we will march with all the other students from community colleges, universities, & school employee unions

LEAVE SACRAMENTO: Monday Evening, March 14, 2011, at ca. 3:30pm:

We must leave on time to get back to SMC by 11pm; do not miss the bus back to SMC. There will be further instructions given on the buses about when we will leave Sacramento.

ARRIVE AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE – PEARL STREET:

Monday Night, March 14, 2011, at 11:00 p.m. in the evening.

You are responsible for your own transportation from SMC to your home.

Please be considerate of the cost to reserve the Charter Buses –

Only sign-up if you are SERIOUS about going. 

This is our chance to make our voices heard!

Up-to-date, Official Information (released today) about the impact of the budget cuts on California's Community Colleges: http://www.ccleague.net/updates/budgetupdate-20110307.html

Thank you for being proactive. We all have to fight for the future of education!

--
Tobias Deml
Director of Publicity
Associated Students of Santa Monica College
Cell: (310) 350 5384Work: (310) 434-4965Office Hours: Monday, 11AM-3PM.



M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 7, 2011

Sacramento Protest Sign Up Sheet
click here

Turn it in ASAP!

A.S Elections
Run for Student Government Positions!
click here

M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 6, 2011

Upcoming Events

"Psaltery and Serpentines" by Cecilia Martinez-Gil

Main campus 

HSS 165

Tuesday 

March 8, 2011

11:15 a.m

(Half of the members will attend while the other's will plan for Club Row and M.E.Ch.A's 40th Anniversary)

Father Gregory Boyle: "Hommies: A Bakery, A Restaurant, and A Whole Lotta Hope"

Main Campus

HSS 165

March 10, 2011

Thursday

11:15a.m

(Club Meeting Cancelled!)

Sacramento Protest Against the Budget Cuts!

Sign up at the A.S office

Located in the the second floor of the Cayton Center

Leave Sunday March 13

Protest March 14th

Free Transportation and Free Food!

(For the members who are going, we will appreciate it if you take pictures and record some footage to display it on YouTube and our pagina! Thanks!)
We have a Flickr and YouTube account

For SMC's upcoming events
click here

M.E.Ch.A de Santa Monica College Shirt Design

 

                                                                        

M.E.Ch.A de SMC

March 3, 2011

1. We had a 10 min Ice Breaker: Bingo

2. Budget cuts discussion and Sacramento trip guest Speaker: Raymundo

3. Brainstormed ideas for Club Row by incorporating M.E.Ch.A's 40th anniversary.

    Club Row will be on April 28th.

• Banners/Flyers
• Food
• Recruitment
• Decorations

4. Discussion with the editor and chief for the Corsair Newspaper regarding the offensive
    comic

• corsair.editorandchief@gmail

5. Half of the members will attend CeciliaMartinez-Gil's Psaltery and Serpentines Poetry

    While the other half of the members will continue to brainstorm Club Row's activities

• Tue, March 8am-11:15am HSS 165
• www.smc.edu/associates for more info!





Announcements

1. Don't forget to sign up at the AS for the Sacramento trip that will take place March 13 (Sunday night)-March 14. Free transportation and free food!

Check off the Calendar and put down your name if you are going to the protest

http://doodle.com/54qi26t9ragmkur7

2. Father Boyle's presentation on March 10th

Drop a comment if we left out some info. or you want us to upload some updates.

We will appreciate your feedback!