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OLAA is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.  From September 15 to October 15, every year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the contributions of Americans with Caribbean, Mexican, Spanish, Central and South American ancestry.  Under President Lyndo Johnson, the observation was started in 1968 and expanded to a full month under President Reagan.  It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

There will be many events and we hope you can attend some of the following events that our friends and supporters are putting together:

Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast 2011

This year we are honored to have as our keynote speaker Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch.  Consuelo is a renowned charismatic, passionate and influential speaker who carries a powerful message of what it takes to be an effective leader in today's global marketplace. Consuelo has spoken to hundreds of schools, colleges, universities, corporations, and government institutions both in the U.S. and abroad.

Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast | Salem Conference Center
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Community Resource Fair/Check-In
9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Welcome/Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.    Program
10:30 a.m.   Community Resource Fair/Networking
Cost: $25 per person

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