Eligen 10 Nuevos Coordinadores de Concilios Locales en Puerto Rico

January 17, 2012 by  
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Washington, DC (17 de enero del 2012)–El Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano juramentó 10 nuevos coordinadores de concilios locales en una reunión extraordinaria llevada a cabo esta noche en Puerto Rico en el local de Alianza Dominicana.

17 de enero de 2012

 

Elección de coordinadores de concilios en Puerto Rico e Islas Vírgenes

 

CONCILIOS POR OFICIOS

1-      Médicos – Área Metropolitana

Coordinador: Dr. Carlos Perez Fernández

2-      Ingenieros

Coordinador: Ing. Víctor Santana

3-      Vendedores

Coordinador: Sr. Antonio Abreu

4-      Tasadores Viviendas (Realtors)

Coordinador: Sr. Rolando Acosta

5-      Comerciantes

Coordinador: Dr. Josant Feliz Pichardo

6-      Deportes

Coordinador: Sr. Eduardo Perez

CONCILIO POR REGIONES

7-      Rio Grande-Carolina

Coordinador: Dra. Virginia Soliman

CONCILIO POR SECTORES

8-      Santurce

Coordinador: Srta. Nallely Acosta Martinez

9-      Rio Piedras

Coordinador: Ing. Ramon A. Durán

A continuación nota publicada por Borinqueya.net acerca de la reunión.

NOTED & QUOTED

 

Mesa Redonda y Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano efectuarán reunión de trabajo

Disponible en: http://borinqueya.net/?p=8464

El propósito del encuentro es discutir las estrategias de trabajos para formar nuevos concilios en diferentes puntos geográficos, profesionales y comerciales.

Por: Awilda Gómez

Santurce, Puerto Rico(Martes 17 de enero del 2012).-La Mesa Redonda Dominico-Americana (DANR) en conjunto con el Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano (NDAC), efectuará hoy  una productiva reunión de trabajo organizativa.

La actividad que iniciará a las  7:00 de la noche, se llevará a cabo en el local de la Alianza Dominicana ubicado en la avenida Ponce de León en Santurce, según lo informó Leodany Inojosa, coordinador general del Concilio  Dominico Americano en Puerto Rico a través de un comunicado de prensa.

Estarán presente en el encuentro la vicepresidenta de la Mesa Redonda en la isla, Claribel  Martínez Marmolejos, el doctor Alberto Correa, asesor nacional del Concilio Dominico Americano; Francisco Pachin Ramírez Castillo, asesor del Concilio Dominicano Americano en Puerto Rico; Leodany Inojosa, coordinador general y Néstor Montilla Chairman del Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano quien tendrá su participación  vía Internet desde los Estados Unidos.

La Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana, Dominican American National Roundtable (DNAR)  fue fundada en 1997, es la única corporación no partidista y sin fines de lucro con sede en Washington, completamente dedicada a la investigación y abogar por el desarrollo socio-económico y político de los dominicanos en los Estados Unidos y sus territorios, incluyendo Puerto Rico e Islas Vírgenes Americanas.

El Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano (NDAC)  es un órgano cívico de capacitación, apoderamiento, relaciones públicas, comunitarias y participación compuesto por más de 120 concilios locales operando en los Estados Unidos y sus territorios, incluyendo Puerto Rico e Islas Vírgenes, con la función de determinar la agenda nacional dominico americana.

En alianza con la Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana, NDAC aboga por el desarrollo socio-económico y político de comunidades en áreas concernientes a educación, desarrollo económico, salud, inmigración, vivienda y apoderamiento comunitario.

Mensaje del Dr. Leonel Fernández Reyna

January 14, 2012 by  
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Presidente Leonel Fernández Reyna

Washington, DC.–Comentario del Presidente Leonel Fernández Reyna emitido el sábado 21 de mayo del 2011 durante su charla magistral auspiciada por la Mesa Redonda y el Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano en el Hispanic Society of América en Washington Heights, New York, sobre las relaciones de la Diáspora dominicana y la República Dominicana.

“Yo les invito que usen las redes sociales para llevar 100 mil dominicanos a Washington para decir ‘nosotros queremos la democracia, queremos la libertad, pero también queremos la prosperidad, queremos el bienestar para los dominicanos que residen aqui en los Estados Unidos, pero también para los dominicanos que residen en la República Domincana’”. President Leonel Fernández Reyna—

Para ver video, pulse aqui. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izEiwP1K3HQ&feature=related

http://danr.org/2011/05/22/danr-hosts-in-nyc-lecture-by-president-leonel-fernandez/

SAVE THE DATE: July 28, 2012 Historic Massive National Gathering of Dominicans and Latinos on the National Mall in Washington, DC

January 5, 2012 by  
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Washington, DC (January 4, 2011).– For the first time, thousands of like-minded Dominicans and Dominican Americans, their families, friends and supporters from the U.S. Latino diverse communities will join DANR, the National Dominican American Council, hundreds of local organizations and leaders on the National Mall in Washington, DC, for a massive national gathering to celebrate Dominican contribution, accomplishments and over fifty years of continuous presence in the United States of America.

This historic national gathering is slated to take place on Saturday, July 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM on the Washington Monument.

Organizers advise to make early transportation and lodging arrangements.

Those who prefer traveling in groups are encouraged to sign up for affordable bus ride to Washington, DC.  Reserve your bus round trip by sending an e-mail to nationalcouncil@danr.org.

The program will feature a comprehensive report about the State of Dominicans in the US, a wide variety of speakers, including scholars, dignitaries, leaders and students, special audio visual presentations, music and well-known entertainers.

To register visit www.danr.org or click here.

For more information contact 202-238-0097 or via e-mail at nationalcouncil@danr.org.

Remarks by Dr. Ricardo R. Fernández, President of Lehman College

January 5, 2012 by  
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Dr. Ricardo R. Fernández, President of Lehman College

Washington, DC (December 28, 2011).–On Saturday, October 8, 2011, Dr. Ricardo R. Fernández, President of Lehman College of The City University of New York, greeted participants of the 14th Annual Leadership Summit of the Dominican American National Roundtable and the National Council.

To watch a video of his welcome remarks visit http://youtu.be/NCRF1SCTw5g

More at www.danr.org

About the DANR

The Dominican American National Roundtable is the only non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c) (3) Corporation based in Washington, DC advocating for the educational, socio-economic and political development of our diverse communities and all people of Dominican origin in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

ABOUT the National Dominican American Council (NDAC)

NDAC is a civic-community-engagement and public relations training organ composed of over 120 local councils functioning in the United States and territories, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NDAC responsibilities include setting the national Dominican American agenda at the Dominican American National Roundtable Annual Convention, and advocating for the socio-economic and political development of all Dominican Americans and our diverse communities in areas concerning education, economic development, health, immigration, housing and community empowerment (nationalcouncil@danr.org).

Remarks by CUNY Senior Vice Chancellor Jay Hershenson

January 5, 2012 by  
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Washington, DC (December 28, 2011).  City University of New York Senior Vice Chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees Jay Hershenson delivered greeting remarks at the 14th Annual Leadership Summit of the Dominican American National Roundtable and the National Council held at Lehman College on Saturday, October 8, 2011.

Vice Chancellor Hershenson was introduced by Dr. Ricardo R. Fernandez, President of Lehman College.

To watch video visit http://youtu.be/GsXnqHAwSdQ or click here.

More at www.danr.org

About the DANR

The Dominican American National Roundtable is the only non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c) (3) Corporation based in Washington, DC advocating for the educational, socio-economic and political development of our diverse communities and all people of Dominican origin in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

ABOUT the National Dominican American Council (NDAC)

NDAC is a civic-community-engagement and public relations training organ composed of over 120 local councils functioning in the United States and territories, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NDAC responsibilities include setting the national Dominican American agenda at the Dominican American National Roundtable Annual Convention, and advocating for the socio-economic and political development of all Dominican Americans and our diverse communities in areas concerning education, economic development, health, immigration, housing and community empowerment (nationalcouncil@danr.org).

Keynote Speech by His Excellency Raul H. Yzaguirre, U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic

January 5, 2012 by  
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Washington, DC (October 20, 2011). Following is a pdf scanned file and a video by Bronxnet of the keynote speech delivered by His Excellency Raul H. Yzaguirre, United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at noon at Lehman College of The City University of New York during his first official visit to New York to attend the 14th Annual National Leadership Summit of the Dominican American National Roundtable.

Ambassador Yzaguirre was introduced by New York State Assemblyman Guillermo Linares.

To watch and listen to Ambassador Yzaguirre’s keynote speech Click here.

For a printable copy of his speech, click here: U.S. Ambassador Speech

Following his first official visit to New York during DANR National Leadership Summit, Ambassador Yzaguirre will meet with some members of the local Dominican community in Providence, RI, Paterson and Passaic, New Jersey, Washington Heights, New York City, and other municipalities in the tri-state area.

About the DANR

The Dominican American National Roundtable is the only non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c) (3) Corporation based in Washington, DC advocating for the educational, socio-economic and political development of our diverse communities and all people of Dominican origin in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

ABOUT the National Dominican American Council (NDAC)

NDAC is the national civic-engagement-community relations organ of the Dominican American National Roundtable.

Remarks by Hon. Ruben Diaz, Jr., Bronx Borough President, at DANR 14th Annual Leadership Summit

January 5, 2012 by  
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Hon. Ruben Diaz, Jr., Bronx Borough President, at 14th Annual Leadership Summit of the Dominican American National Roundtable and the National Council at Lehman College.

Washington, DC (November 23, 2011). The Honorable Ruben Diaz, Jr., Bronx Borough President, delivered welcome remarks to the 14th Annual Leadership Summit of the Dominican American National Roundtable and the National Dominican American Council at Lehman College of The City University of New York. Remarks are available online at: http://youtu.be/WQpB8BEXGfI

“Bronx Borough President Diaz was targeted and concise in his outlining of the current state of coalitional politics at play in the Bronx that would take Latinos to the next level of empowerment,” said Dr. Maria Teresa Feliciano, DANR President. “He offered a poignant analysis of the socio-economic conditions of the Bronx and how it should be addressed.”

More at www.danr.org

About the DANR

The Dominican American National Roundtable is the only non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c) (3) Corporation based in Washington, DC advocating for the educational, socio-economic and political development of our diverse communities and all people of Dominican origin in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

ABOUT the National Dominican American Council (NDAC)

NDAC is a civic-community-engagement and public relations training organ composed of over 120 local councils functioning in the United States and territories, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NDAC responsibilities include setting the national Dominican American agenda at the Dominican American National Roundtable Annual Convention, and advocating for the socio-economic and political development of all Dominican Americans and our diverse communities in areas concerning education, economic development, health, immigration, housing and community empowerment (nationalcouncil@danr.org).

Annual State of the Dominicans in the U.S. Address by President María Teresa Feliciano

December 30, 2011 by  
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Dr. María Teresa Feliciano

Washington, DC (December 28, 2011).  DANR President Dr. María Teresa Feliciano delivered the Annual State of the Dominicans in the U.S. address at the 14th Annual Leadership Summit of the Dominican American National Roundtable and the National Council held at Lehman College on Saturday, October 8, 2011.

To watch video visit http://youtu.be/i3Ud6hhZlB4 or click here.

More at www.danr.org

About the DANR

The Dominican American National Roundtable is the only non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c) (3) Corporation based in Washington, DC advocating for the educational, socio-economic and political development of our diverse communities and all people of Dominican origin in the United States of America, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

ABOUT the National Dominican American Council (NDAC)

NDAC is a civic-community-engagement and public relations training organ composed of over 120 local councils functioning in the United States and territories, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NDAC responsibilities include setting the national Dominican American agenda at the Dominican American National Roundtable Annual Convention, and advocating for the socio-economic and political development of all Dominican Americans and our diverse communities in areas concerning education, economic development, health, immigration, housing and community empowerment (nationalcouncil@danr.org).

New Dominican American Local Council in Lynn, Massachusetts

December 16, 2011 by  
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Some members of NDAC local councils in Lynn, MA.

Washington, DC (December 14, 2011).  The National Dominican American Council continues swearing in local chapters in 120 cities in the United States. On Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at a local council meeting held at 25 Exchange Street in Lynn, MA, DANR MA Vice President Maria Moreno sworn-in a new local council.

At the meeting, the new Local Council democratically voted to elect its director, treasurer and secretary.

Officers of the Council include Dinorah Mendez, director, Rafael Bernabel, Treasurer, and  Carlos Martinez, Secretary.

Among new members in attendance were Jose Mendez, Herminia Morillo, Carlos Estrella and Luis De los Santos.

The next local council meeting in Lynn has been scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2012.

For more information about the National Dominican American Council, contact nationalcouncil@danr.org

Se Funda Concilio Dominico Americano Local de Perth Amboy en New Jersey

December 13, 2011 by  
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Miembros del Concilio local de Perth Amboy, New Jersey: Samuel Lebreault, Demetrio Almonte, Victor Coronado, Fausto Diaz, Victor Collado, Bernabe Francisco, Milady Tejada, Chairman Nestor Montilla, Presidente Maria Teresa Feliciano, Frank Salado, Artimedes Restituyo y entre otros Ramon Paulino.

Washington, DC (Martes 13 de diciembre del 2011).–La Mesa Redonda y el Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano fundaron un  concilio local en Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Entre los miembros fundadores presentes se incluyen a los siguientes líderes: Demetrio Almonte, Samuel Lebreault, Bernabe Francisco, Isabel Francisco, Milady Tejada, Artimedes Restituyo, Frank Salado, Victor Collado, Fausto Diaz y Victor Coronado.

Youth community organizer Victor Coronado fue nombrado coordinador de concilios locales en el Sur del Estado de New Jersey, incluyendo New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Atlantic City, Camden, Trenton, Vineland, and Lakewood.

Victor Coronado

Acerca del Concilio Nacional Dominico Americano (NDAC)

NDAC es un órgano cívico de capacitación, apoderamiento, relaciones públicas, comunitarias y participación compuesto por más de 120 concilios locales operando en los Estados Unidos y sus territorios, incluyendo Puerto Rico y la Islas Vírgenes, con la función de determinar la agenda nacional dominico americana. En alianza mancomunada con la Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana, NDAC aboga por el desarrollo socio-económico y político de nuestras communidades en áreas concernientes a educación, desarrollo económico, salud, inmigración, vivienda y apoderamiento comunitario (nationalcouncil@danr.org).

Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana / Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR)

DANR es la única corporacion 501 (c) (3) no partidista y sin fines de lucro con sede en Washington, DC, completamente dedicada a la investigación y abogacía por el desarrollo socio-económico y político de los dominicanos en los Estados Unidos y sus territorios. DANR es presidida por un Presidente Nacional, un Presidente Nacional de Jóvenes, una Junta de 15 directores estatales compuesta por líderes y profesionales, un cabinete ejecutivo que incluye un chairman, un tesorero, vicepresidentes estatales, una Vice Presidente representando Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes Americanas y un comité de directores en educación, desarrollo económico, membresía y entre otras áreas, apoderamiento político (www.danr.org).

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