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Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc.

Travels to Washington D.C. for its 32^nd Anniversary

  

Washington D.C.  (1/14/12) – On June 14-17, 2012, Chi Upsilon Sigma will host its 2012 Convention and Leadership Conference in Washington DC, at the Washington Court Hotel. In conjunction CUS will celebrate its 32^nd anniversary. It is the first time that a national convention and leadership conference will be held in the nation’s capital.

Our national convention is held every two years as a formal assembly of membership to promote our sorority’s mission by hosting a leadership conference, to honor the hard work and dedication of our membership, and to engage in local community efforts. The conference will be used as a vehicle to foster the development of leadership skills through training, mentoring and networking.

 The 2012 Convention Committee has been working diligently to guarantee an unforgettable experience for all in attendance. This year’s convention committee is:

National Body Representative
 - Bianca Jackson



Committee Chair 
- Haydee Perez-Livingston



Sponsor & Exhibitor Chair
 - Sharon Salvador



Marketing & Registration Chair
 - Angelica Maria S. Heiderich assisted by: Shirley Hsueh


Program Content Chair - Jeannine Custis 
assisted by: Tamika Jackson



Local Arrangements Chairs
 - Pamela Sejas and Bianca Alba 

Event Planner
 - Yolan John, Eloquent Events

This year’s theme is “We The People: Believe It and Achieve It!” Our theme reflects Chi Upsilon Sigma’s efforts to nationally educate the men, women and children in our communities on the issues and challenges that our society faces everyday. This year’s national convention and leadership conference will be open to not only sisters, but also to members of the surrounding area and general public. For additional information on the convention details please contact Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spambots. Es necesario activar Javascript para visualizarla .

Chi Upsilon Sigma has been in existence since April 29, 1980, incepted on the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers – the State University of New Jersey. Our founders are 7 Latinas who had the desire to create an organization to promote leadership among the Latino community and our membership has since grown to incorporate women of all ethnicities. Chi Upsilon Sigma has devoted itself to increasing awareness amongst ourselves, and our communities about important political, social, cultural, and educational issues and servicing the communities around us.

NALFO (National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations) is an umbrella council for Latino Greek Letter Organizations. The purpose of NALFO is to promote and foster positive interfraternal relations, communication, and development of all Latino Fraternal organizations through mutual respect, leadership, honesty, professionalism and education.

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