When: December 26th, 2008 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: 60 S. Market Street Suite 1000, San Jose, CA 95113
Who: GenerationEngage Silicon Valley
It is the primary objective of GenerationEngage Silicon Valley to serve young people and address the issues that matter most to them. Social equity is one of these pressing issues. GenerationEngage is selecting 10 GenerationEngage ambassadors to serve on the Social Equity Committee.
The Social Equity Committee will develop 2009 GenerationEngage Social Equity programming geared towards young people. These programs will address access to higher education, immigration, community gardens, etc.
We will meet on the fourth Friday of every month from 6:00pm-8:00pm. If you are selected to serve on the Social Equity Committee, be prepared to commit at least 5 hours of your time each month.
When: December 19th, 2008 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: 60 S. Market Street Suite 1000, San Jose, CA 95113
Who: GenerationEngage Silicon Valley
It is the primary objective of GenerationEngage Silicon Valley to serve young people and address the issues that matter most to them. The environment is one of these pressing issues. GenerationEngage is selecting 10 GenerationEngage ambassadors to serve on the Environmental Committee.
The Environmental Committee will develop the 2009 GenerationEngage Green Communities Initiative geared towards young people. The goal of this initiative is to shift the behavior of young adults and their families in the Silicon Valley towards one that is more carbon neutral and to create media so that the global community can do follow suit. This program will provide you with the exciting opportunity to host an event with Al Gore.
We will meet on the third Friday of every month from 6:00pm-8:00pm. If you are selected to serve on the Environmental Committee, be prepared to commit at least 5 hours of your time each month.
When: December 12th, 2008 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: 60 S. Market Street Suite 1000, San Jose, CA 95113
Who: GenerationEngage Silicon Valley
It is the primary objective of GenerationEngage Silicon Valley to serve young people and address the issues that matter most to them. Economic empowerment is one of these pressing issues. GenerationEngage is selecting 10 GenerationEngage ambassadors to serve on the Economic Empowerment Committee.
The Economic Empowerment Committee will develop the 2009 GenerationEngage Economic Empowerment Program geared towards young people. This program will address student debt, basic finance, planning for the future, major financial decisions, etc. There is great potential for this to become a national program.
We will meet on the second Friday of every month from 6:00pm-8:00pm. If you are selected to serve on the Economic Empowerment Committee, be prepared to commit at least 5 hours of your time each month.
Where: Santa Clara Marriot @ 2700 Mission College Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95054
Who: Generation Engage and Junior State of America
In I.O.U.S.A., Director Patrick Creadon looks at how America must mend its spendthrift ways or face an economic disaster of epic proportions. As the Baby Boomer generation prepares to retire, many experts warn that if we continue down this financial road, America will be flat broke in a generation.
Join Generation Engage Silicon Valley and JSA for a film screening and special discussion forum afterwards.
Video Conference with Alexis Herman on Economy
November 14, 2008
When: November 14th, 2008 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Where: 60 S. Market Street Suite 1000, San Jose, CA 95113
Who: GenerationEngage Silicon Valley
Alexis Herman was named Secretary of Labor by President Bill Clinton, the first African American to be nominated for that position and the fifth woman to be appointed.
Herman will be addressing the state of the economy and the financial empowerment and responsible citizenship of young adults.
When: November 13 th, 2008 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Campus Villiage Quad, San Jose State University
Who: GenerationEngage Silicon Valley, Students for Quality Education, California Faculty Association
A concert to increase awareness of one of the most significant issues affecting young adults: the reduction of government funding for higher education. Come for a night of local bands and to hear from elected officials and community leaders who are campaigning for state funding for higher education.
When: November 7th, 2008 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Where: 60 S. Market Street Suite 1000 95113
Who: GenerationEngage Silicon Valley
Clark Williams will be joining us and sharing his experience as a community organizer and providing insights regarding public service on boards and commissions. Clark Williams is currently the Vice Chair for Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits. In addition to Clark's many appointed or elected public service roles, he has been an active member of dozens of local non-profit organizations and associations. In 2006, Clark ran for an open seat on San Jose City Council and narrowly missed the runoff election by just 49 votes out of the 22,000 cast.
During the second potion of the meeting, we will be discussing GenerationEngage Silicon Valley's upcoming programs and initiatives: Green Communities,Financial Literacy, Community Involvement, Civic Journalism, Education Policy, Community Cinema, Global Politics, Art & Politics, Tech Talks, Hip Hop and Politics
Where: South Bay First Billiards @ 420 S 1st St. San Jose, Ca 95113
After you have voted, join local young adults to watch this historic moment. Enjoy a game of pool or ping pong, eat, drink adult beverages, and take advantage of this opportunity to voice your opinions in a receptive atmosphere.
Catered event: pizza, fries, chicken wings, and beer!
Engage Her: Getting minority women to lead and vote
October 24, 2008
When: October 24th, 7pm
Where: Art Ark Gallery @ 1035 6th Street San Jose, CA 95112
Who: GenerationEngage, First Thursdays, Latina Coalition
Guest Speaker: Mable F. Yee, Founder & CEO of Engage Her Inc.
Engage Her is a documentary that inspires women minorities to lead and vote. It shares the personal histories of individuals, their reasons for avoiding the political process, as well as their struggles and triumphs. Hear the voices of those busy raising families, working multiple jobs, and constrained by time, culture, family, history, language, and fear of political engagement. Come join us on October 24th to watch the documentary, and discuss with us why nearly 70 percent of Asian Americans and Latinas, and 40 percent of African American women failed to vote in the 2004 election.
Where: Art Ark Gallery, 1035 South 6th St. San Jose, Ca 95112
Who: GenerationEngage and Independent Lens
I.O.U.S.A. boldly examines the rapidly growing national debt and its consequences for the United States and its citizens. The movie is about waking up America to the financial crisis that it is facing today, and also offering possible solutions. The movie features interviews from Warren Buffett, Alan Greenspan, Paul O'Neill, Robert Rubin, and Paul Volcker, along with the Peter G. Peterson Foundation's own David Walker and Bob Bixby of the Concord Coalition, a Foundation grantee. Come join us to reflect, and talk as a community about the financial crisis, and possible solutions that can help us get out of this crisis. www.iousathemovie.com/about/www.youtube.com/watch
Where: De Anza College (Hinson Campus Center Conference Rooms A and B), 21250 Stevens Creek blvd. Cupertino, Ca 95014
Who: Generation Engage, Independent Lens, and De Anza College Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (ICCE)
Chicago 10 is a movie that tells the story of how American government at Democratic Convention in Chicago 1968, put 8 American movement activists in prison in order to silence them from protesting against the Vietnam War. The movie revolves around their imprisonment, as well as their controversial court case. Come talk with us about the parallels of the 1968 convention and the 2008 Convention. Chicago 10 gives us an excellent opportunity to reflect together about how far we have come as a society and how far we need to go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9uJL7lWdFghttp://www.pbs.org/independentlens/chicago10/
Where: United Way Building 1922 The
Alameda, Rm 107, San Jose 95126
Propositions got you confused? Not sure
what's on the November ballot? Join us for an evening of lively discussion and
learn what's at stake in the upcoming election. This event will provide a great
opportunity to hear both sides of the debates, gather critical information and
become an informed voter. Bring your questions and speak to representatives on
both sides of the issue. If you're still not registered to vote, it's not too
late! We will be providing voter registration materials so you can participate in
this historic election.
Event schedule:
630-7p Check-In and Registration
7-730p Dinner
730-855p Program
855-915p Closing
Donations support refreshments, room
rental, misc costs, and fee waivers. Recommended donation for program and food:
$10 - $20 No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
On June 13th, GenerationEngage members, and San Jose community members, activists, politicians and vendors congregated for the world premiere screening of La Pulga, a film that chronicles, memorializes, and highlights the historic and cultural significance of the San Jose Flea Market, the first and largest flea market in the United States.
