Fred Baca is the President of the Silver City Council of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). He is also the LULAC's Director for the State of New Mexico. He will speak about the history and current activities of the organization.
LULAC's mission is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States. The national organization was founded in 1929, while the local council started up in 1981. There are 15 councils in New Mexico.
Silver LULAC's signature program has been awarding scholarships, for which it has received both state and national recognition.
LULAC invites speakers to present at its meetings on the second Tuesday of every month.
The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. for lunch in the Silver Bowling Center. There is a brief "meet and greet", a short business meeting and then the speaker has the floor. The club welcomes members of the public to the meetings. Lunch is available in the grill.
Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Since its founding in 1923, the Silver City Rotary Club has provided support and service to numerous non-profit organizations and civic causes in Silver City and Grant County as well as supporting and participating in humanitarian projects sponsored by Rotary International.
