THE
ETHNIC HOOSIER��..��..���.April 2000
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publication of the Nationalities Council of Indiana
NEXT MEETING IS 7 P.M. MONDAY, 10 APRIL, IN THE ATHENAEUM!
President�s message:
The next meeting will be a very full plate for us. We will need to move quickly but cautiously.
First, we will have an International Festival update with ICI about what agreements we have reached about this year's fest. Finalization of that agreement will occur between now and the meeting, most probably that day.
Second, we have been invited to participate in this year's 500 Festival Parade. Toni Meyer and Marcie Monk, Parade Coordinators, will be at our meeting to discuss how we will participate (i.e.: costumes, assembly and hopefully, some idea of how many will be able to participate. I have talked to many of our members personally but still have more to go. I have received a great deal of support from those that I have talked to and feel this can be a tremendous year for us in so many ways. I feel a truly positive attitude among our members and their willingness to make it all work. But I can always use more help.
Third, Carol Stephan from Goodwill Industries will also
be there to discuss her programs as well.
Other than that, our meeting will deal with our
usual mundane items!
������� (Charles A. Lindgren, CW4 (Ret), U.S. Army)
���� The opportunity to participate in the �500� Festival Parade is
new � and we need every organization represented at Monday�s meeting.� Each group participating will be asked to
provide from five to ten individuals in ethnic costume, led by two
people in white shirt/blouse and black pants carrying a flag and country banner
--it gives each group the chance to have two additional people participate who
may not have a costume. Remember that this parade is watched by tens of
thousands, both in person and on television. Our participation means a plug not
only for the various groups marching in the parade, but also a plug for us and
our festival! Be there and get the information first hand.
HELP! As part of a research project for the Polis Center
at IUPUI, I�m looking for all new (post World War II) ethnic and immigrant
religious congregations of all faiths in Indianapolis. To be sure I don�t miss
your group, please let me know the name of all groups you know about, plus the
name and phone number or e-mail of the best person to talk to to find out where
it is located, when it was founded, how many members there are, the languages
used in worship, etc. � Susan McKee (317) 297-0502, [email protected] (I�m also
the editor of The Ethnic Hoosier).
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The Indiana Humanities Council (IHC) is sponsoring a statewide touring display entitled "GERMANY IN US," and focused on the cultural and commercial links between Germany and Indiana. The exhibit is now installed in the IUPUI University Library on Level 2, just outside the Payton Library Room, and will be in place through the end of April. To supplement the main display, IUPUI has added materials from the University Library archives focusing on Indianapolis� German-American heritage.
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in collaboration with the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Eli Lilly & Co., the Indiana Humanities Council, the International Center of Indianapolis, and IUPUI invites you to an evening of Indonesian culture with a performance by Sangrina Bunda, Indonesian Folk Dance and Music Company at 7 p.m. Wednesday, 12 April in the Artsgarden at Circle Centre Mall with a reception immediately following performance at the Embassy Suites Downtown. Performance and reception admission is $25 per adult ($15 per student or senior citizen) Open seating - no tickets will be issued. Please reserve your space by 10 April by mailing payment to the International Center of Indianapolis, 200 W. 49th Street, IN 46208 with your name, address, and phone number. For additional information call (317) 259-7053.
Ambassadors for Children have organized a
humanitarian trip to Cuba to provide much needed medical supplies and
educational assistance. To demonstrate their concern for the economic situation
they would like to send donated items with their volunteers to be delivered to
the people of Cuba on April 13, 2000. All supplies need to be delivered by
April 10. If you have any questions about the supplies needed for Cuba, contact
the following individuals:� Mauvene
Borton, (317) 841-8442, [email protected];
Julie Livingston, (317) 823-9121, [email protected],
(317) 823-7991 fax.� Receipts are
available for donations.
DID
YOU KNOW�
����������� The
Indianapolis Business Journal will publish a special section celebrating
the achievements of immigrants who have experienced great business success in
Indianapolis. If you know a successful immigrant with an interesting story to
tell, get a nomination form from the website (www.ibj.com)
or call (317) 634-6200 ext. 389. Let�s inundate IBJ with suggestions!
����������� Lawrence Central High School has a �sister school� relationship with a high school in Katsuyama, Japan.
����������� Michal Pavelka from the Czech Republic is teaching at Crispus Attucks Middle School this year as part of the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program. Daniel Chaja from Crispus Attucks is teaching in Pavelka�s hometown, Pribram.
����������� Beginning Spanish is offered in evening sections for the first Summer Session at IUPUI.
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Questions about NCI or the International Festival? Contact Chuck Lindgren, NCI President, home phone: (317) 852-0569,
E-mail: [email protected].