Chicago Latino Network E-Newsletter In our 9th year, we are the LEADERS and TRENDSETTERS in E-Networking over 43,000 Chicagoland New Generation Latinos! Ensure you receive future e-newsletters...add info@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com to Address Book. Having trouble viewing this e-newsletter? Click here to view this e-newsletter in your browser. TIMEOUT CHICAGO HIGHLIGHTS "CONNECTIONS SUPERSTARS" The Chicago Latino Network founder and two subscribers are listed in the latest issue of TimeOut Chicago as "Connections Superstars"...check out the article! Susana Leyva Eva Penar Jaime Viteri 4th ANNUAL CHICAGO LATINO NETWORK AWARDS GALA OVER 70 TICKETS SOLD ON FIRST DAY OF TICKET SALES! PRESENTS KEYNOTE SPEAKER CBS The Early Show Co-Anchor Co-MCs Maggie Rodriguez (Invited) Zoraida Sambolin Co-anchor of NBC5 News Today David Miranda Host of Clear Channel's Mega 95.5 Chicago Latino Network Awards Gala Website Friday, September 25, 2009 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Cocktail Reception 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Dinner and Awards 9:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. Dancing Located on The Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue's "Gold Coast" The Drake 140 E. Walton Pl. Chicago, IL You're cordially invited to celebrate the remarkable achievements of today's leading Chicagoland Latinos. These men and women personify the progress of Latinos in America, having made significant contributions to both the U.S. Latino economy and the Latino community at large. Attended by luminaries from the worlds of government, business, and entertainment, the Chicago Latino Network Awards Gala brings to life the astonishing achievements of these leaders and their hard work. As in our inaugural gala, proceeds benefit a local non-profit organization. This year, our benefactor is the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago and their Free Matinee Outreach Program, which annually reaches nearly 5,000 Chicago Public Schools' students who attend daytime film screenings during the Chicago Latino Film Festival. BLACK TIE Gala tickets include Complimentary Hosted Bar, Dinner, and Live Entertainment. ADVANCED tickets: $100 per person. Deadline to purchase ADVANCED tickets is Friday, August 28, 2009. Tickets are $150 per person after Friday, August 28, 2009. To order your ticket(s), please send an e- mail message to RSVP@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com or call (312) 829-1009. For special hotel rates, please send an e-mail message to info@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com. GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY FEATURED EVENTS Events| Career Opportunities| Miscellaneous| Birthdays MISCELLANEOUS Featured Events| Events| Career Opportunities| Birthdays EVENTS Featured Events| Career Opportunities| Miscellaneous| Birthdays Police Officer Notice of Examination Northfield/Winnetka, IL Written examination: Saturday, August 15, 2009 9:00 a.m. New Trier High School 7 Happ Rd. Northfield, IL Min. Req: Age 21 thru 34, except as provided by law; H.S. dipl. or GED; 60 college credits; Valid DL; U.S. Citizen or citizenship status; (Add'l N'fld) Age 20 w/law enf. studies; Elector of U.S.; Ill. residency Application Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2009, 5:00 p.m. For Details and Application: Winnetka: (847) 716-3545 Northfield: (847) 441-3850 villageofwinnetka.org northfieldil.org EOE Life is good. A healthy relationship makes it better. Saturday, September 19, 2009 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Waukegan High School - Brookside Campus 2325 Brookside Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085 A fun conference with giveaways, encouraging speakers and dynamic workshops for couples, families, teens, children and single adults. Guest speakers will be Judge Gloria Hatchett (judge from award-winning TV series) and Carlos Cuauhtémoc Sanchez (Mexican author of 22+ best-sellers). Programming available in English and Spanish. Admission is by ticket only. Tickets are free if registered by Friday, July 31, 2009. For registrations received on or after Saturday, August 1, 2009, tickets will be $10 per person. To register, call (877) 412-7434 or visit us online at www.familybridgeschicago.org/conferences.asp. Limited tickets available. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Featured Events| Events| Miscellaneous| Birthdays Junior Achievement of Chicago Latino Outreach Operations Manager Reports To: Associate Director of Operations Salary: $34,000 Company Summary: Junior Achievement is the world's largest and fastest-growing non-profit economics education organization. Started in Chicago in 1940, Junior Achievement of Chicago office served 381,000 students throughout the metropolitan area last school year. We are the passionate people behind a movement that seeks to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics to improve the quality of their lives. See the JA website at www.jachicago.org for more information. Position Purpose: The Latino Outreach Operations Manager implements and manages the daily operations of all Junior Achievement programs for a designated geographic/market area in the city of Chicago. Responsibilities include fundraising, class sales, volunteer recruitment, marketing and training. Assures that all administrative reports are accurate and current. Assists to increase public awareness. Insures program quality, expansion, and good school and business relationships. Acquires the necessary financial resources to support programs through a variety of sources. Primary Responsibilities: Assures all program goals are met in geographic/market area. Supervises the placement and recruitment of all volunteers from companies and in organizations within geographic/market area. Implements quality improvements to insure retention of volunteers is maintained. Provide hands-on service to all executive partners, consultants and teachers. Consistently recruits and secures new opportunities of growth in volunteer and funding. Assures that geographic area revenue goals are met. Successfully carries out contingency plan to make up for any shortfalls. Maintains quality in reports by insuring the system is updated with accurate information on volunteers and companies in geographic/market area. Assists Director with all program related Board Committees in carrying out their specific functions. Prepares material for Board and Committee meetings. Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent. At least one year of business experience. Proven oral and written communication skills. Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities, be self-motivated and be highly organized. Computer knowledge in word processing and spreadsheet documents extremely helpful. Candidate must have a valid Illinois or Indiana driver's license and adequate vehicle transportation to meet the responsibilities of the position. Please contact Valerie Garcia at vgarcia@jachicago.org with resumes and questions. Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Sr. Director of Physical Plant Energy Center - McCormick Place MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required. Minimum of ten (10) years experience in large campus facility operations environments that include central steam and chilled water production plants. Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience. Have a demonstrated knowledge and experience in overall utilities planning and design with the ability to write detailed technical reports on purchases and projects. Must have the ability to evaluate and make cost management recommendations, in developing and drafting requests for proposals, qualifications, and contract agreements. Knowledge of utility rate/cost structures and economic analysis as well as electric and natural gas purchasing practices and familiar with legislation on gas and electric utility rates. Considerable knowledge of finance, including ability to read and understand financial data. (MBA desired). Must possess functional understanding of Enterprise Information systems, utility plant controls and building system controls. Previous experience with an ammonia power plant desired. Must have strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with proven customer service capabilities as well as excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize effectively. Ability to read and interpret plans and CAD drawings. Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software programs to handle reports and spreadsheets. DUTIES: Establishes and maintains the highest standard of workplace safety for personnel in the Facility Services Department. Directs the activities of the Facilities Services Department to assure that the indoor environment of the MPEA Facilities is appropriate and supports the administrative and exhibition functions of each building. Assures a reliable supply of steam and chilled water to all MPEA Buildings and external customers. Works with the Procurement and Legal Departments to develop a strategy and draft terms and conditions to be included in all contracts, bid and RFQ/P documents for bulk commodity purchases of natural gas and electricity. Prepares Facility Services Department budget in accordance with MPEA budgeting practices and procedures and is responsible for tracking and monitoring of same. Develops revenue projections for external customers based on the contract terms as well as long range projections of the Facility Services financial performance including all operating and capital costs. Coordinates and manages capital and maintenance projects for the Facility Services infrastructure. Reviews and approves all drawings and plans for all MPEA infrastructure including buildings and for new external customer's facilities to assure the highest standard of quality control and the construction of highly reliable systems. Responsible for overseeing the work of architects, engineers, and technicians and to supervise and inspect the work of contractors as well as to lead a department that includes engineers, technicians, operating engineers and crafts people in operating a complex campus facility. Retains and directs the efforts of consultants required to support the effective operation of the MPEA Facilities. Responsible for all processes and procedures within the Facility Services Department to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Must be willing and available to work a varied schedule including nights and weekends. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Please submit your resume to resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com by Monday, September 14, 2009. The American Academy of Pediatrics Licensing Specialist The nation's leading advocacy organization for children's health has a new opportunity in our Division of Scholarly Journals and Professional Periodicals for an individual who has permissions and licensing experience. The chosen candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Division's permissions and translation rights program as well as managing contracts and royalty payments from foreign language editions. This position will also assist in the negotiation and sales of AAP online journal content to institutional customers and support the Division's institutional marketing activities. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years experience in publications, licensing and/or marketing of online scholarly, scientific, or medical content. Some travel required. We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional and comprehensive benefits package. Please send your resume and salary requirements referencing position HR/CLN/467 to: American Academy of Pediatrics Attn: Human Resources 141 Northwest Point Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 FAX: (847) 228-5099 E-MAIL: resumes@aap.org Manager, Foundation Relations Fund-raising opportunity at the nation's leading advocate organization for children's health! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has an excellent opportunity in our Department of Development for a Manager, Foundation Relations. This individual will identify, cultivate and solicit public, private, and corporate foundations, as well as, prepare and write grant proposals to solicit foundation support to fund AAP programs and projects. Candidates should have Bachelor's degree in related discipline, or an equivalent combination of related educational and work experience required, at least five years experience in foundation fund raising, including grant writing, grant prospecting, presentation, organizational, interpersonal, and PC (MS Word and Excel) skills required. Must be knowledgeable about national fund raising prospects and be able to devise and implement fund raising strategies for special projects. We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional and comprehensive benefits package. Please send your resume and salary requirements referencing position HR/CLN/411 to: American Academy of Pediatrics Attn: Human Resources 141 Northwest Point Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 FAX: (847) 228-5099 E-MAIL: resumes@aap.org Please visit our Web site for more information about the AAP. The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a very comprehensive benefits package. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, in 2005 & 2006 the AAP was named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. BIRTHDAYS Featured Events| Events| Career Opportunities| Miscellaneous AUGUST Mercedes Elena Alvarez Reyes - August 13 Victor Manuel Arellano - August 13 Jasmine Caban - August 13 Natalia Criollo-Avilez - August 13 Tito Diaz - August 13 Anna Lydia Marrero - August 13 Patricia Martinez - August 13 Elizabeth Rodriguez - August 13 Vanessa Villalobos - August 13 Eyron Barbosa - August 14 Jesus H. Islas - August 14 Jimena Medina Ruiz - August 14 Elia Morales-Arenas - August 14 Jesus D. 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Martinez - August 30 Carlota Valentina Mendoza - August 30 Victor Ramirez - August 30 Mario Tayupanta Jr. - August 30 Victor Tierrafria - August 30 Marisa Villalba - August 30 Ana Alvarez - August 31 Rosalba Angulo - August 31 Mary Anne Arevalo - August 31 PuraCarina Barrientos-González - August 31 Noraida Burgos - August 31 Fernando Grillo - August 31 Trisha Hernandez - August 31 Henry Moya - August 31 Sofia Ospina - August 31 Jackie Ramirez - August 31 Luis E. Ramirez - August 31 Michael D. Rodríguez - August 31 Rosemary West - August 31 Anna Zacarias - August 31 Share your birthday with us by sending an e-mail message to info@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com. In our 9th year, we are the LEADERS and TRENDSETTERS in E-Networking over 43,000 Chicagoland New Generation Latinos!