2008-2009 RAICES Objectives

To assist Alumni in continued educational, professional, and cultural growth and development; to engage in educational and charitable plans, projects, programs, and activities; to promote, establish, and maintain appropriate communication patterns and other mutually beneficial relationships between the Cal Poly Pomona students and its Chicano/Latino alumni; to maximize use of alumni resources including talents, services, and financial assistance toward the attainment of the educational and charitable goals of the Cal Poly Pomona Chicano/Latino campus community; and to promote the educational, leadership, and communication skills within the Chicano/Latino community. RAICES' objectives are:

1.      Plan networking/social events and general meetings to provide etworking opportunities for members

2.      Increase communication with members through e-mail, newsletters, and the RAICES web page

3.      Develop endowment fund to ensure scholarships for Chicano/Latino students at Cal Poly Pomona in years to come

4.      Increase RAICES Membership

5.      Fundraise Year-Round

6.      Enhance the Hilda L. Solis Scholarship Dinner and Reception to recognize scholarship recipients, Nopal Award, and Tuna del Nopal Award recipients

7.      Increase connection with Cal Poly Pomona's Chicano/Latino student clubs and organizations

8.      Increase membership participation in accomplishing RAICES goals and attending events

9.      Update RAICES by-laws

Help us develop future goals by giving us input on what you would like RAICES to do.  Send your input in an email to Lorena Márquez at marquez@csupomona.edu