THE ETHNIC HOOSIER ����.�.. March 2002

Supplement for members of the Nationalities Council of Indiana, Inc.

 

  1. Attention all ethnic group representatives: get those dues checks into NCI treasurer Naty Dumaual at your earliest convenience. You can mail them to her (8526 Canterbury Square West, Indianapolis 46260) or to NCI (PO Box 1623, Indianapolis 46206) or bring them to the meeting on 11 March at the latest!
  2. Guest speaker at the 11 March meeting is Bob Schultz, Director, Communications and Public Relations, Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association � the ICVA and NCI hold reciprocal memberships in each other�s organizations. If you have questions about what Indianapolis is doing to attract and take care of visitors from abroad, this is the time to ask �em! We need an impressive turnout for this event.
  3. As we discussed in February, we�re putting together a brochure of all the international festivals in central Indiana. Does your group sponsor a festival? Bring details, including the dates, to the meeting or e-mail [email protected]. Here�s what we�ve outlined so far:

International Festival (31 October-3 November 2002)

African Unity Festival (21-22 June)

American Indian PowWow ( probably August)

Asian Festival (September; probably last Saturday)

Fiesta! Indianapolis (September; probably second or third Saturday after Labor Day)

French Market (September; probably second Saturday after Labor Day)

Greek Festival (Saturday after Labor Day)

Irish Festival (September; probably third weekend)

Italian Street Festival (June; probably second weekend)

Middle Eastern Festival (June; probably second weekend)

Oktoberfest(s) (probably September rather than October)

Slovene Festival (1 September 2002; �Sunday before Labor Day�)

  1. Can you help Geri Watson find ethnic entertainment for University of Indianapolis� international dinner on 27 March? Call her in the International Division, 317:788-3292, or e-mail [email protected].
  2. The Indiana Bilingual/Bicultural Licensure Proposal Committee needs our help to maintain the certification program. Reasons include the advantages of bilingual/ bicultural development in preparing students for standardized assessment and evaluation. For more information, call Angela Iza, Education Consultant
    Language Minority and Migrant Programs,� 317:232-0555, [email protected].
  3. Got a website? Tell us so we can add a link to your group � and, from your group�s site, please add a link to ours:� http://www.nationalitiescouncil.org. While you�re at it, check your group�s information on our site to be sure it�s up to date.

Susan McKee

President

Nationalities Council of Indiana