Thursday, September 23, 2010

RE: "An Evening with the SEC" Event on 9/28

Thank you for your interest in attending the event “An Evening with the SEC” on September 28th. As of September 21st , we have reached capacity and are unable to accept further RSVPs. ALPFA-DC will confirm attendance via e-mail directly to those individuals who RSVP’d prior to September 21st. If you have not received a confirmation from events@washingtondc.alpfa.org by September 26th we apologize that we are not able to accommodate you at the event.

ALPFA-DC would like to thank all of its members and allied professional organizations for their support. Pursuant to our organization’s goals, we will continue to coordinate events that best serve the wealth of diverse talent comprising our membership and network. To that effect, please visit us on any of the social media outlets listed below for a real-time listing of upcoming ALPFA-DC Events. Thank you for making this event a huge success!

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

SEC to host ALPFA on 9/28/10 @ SEC DC Headquarters


ALPFA in partnership with NABA, NBMBAA, ASCEND, HBA-DC, HNBA and SABA-DC Present:

An Evening with the SEC

You are cordially invited to attend a panel discussion and networking event at the Securities & Exchange Commission. This is an opportunity for you to hear from SEC attorneys, economists, accountants, and examiners about their experiences working at the SEC. You will also learn about upcoming employment opportunities with the Commission and the application process.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 6 pm – 9 pm
Securities & Exchange Commission’s Auditorium
100 F Street NE
Washington DC 20549
Event is Metro Accessible: Union Station

This event is geared towards accountants, economists, attorneys, and industry professionals with at least five (5) years’ experience in the finance and/or securities industry. The SEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is seeking to attract candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and knowledge. Participating in this event is not a guarantee of employment.

Please RSVP by September 24th at events@washingtondc.alpfa.org

Light hors d'oeuvres will be served ● Free admission ● Bring a friend and a Government-issued ID (i.e. Valid Driver's License)


To become an ALPFA member please click here: http://www.alpfa.org/

Monday, August 23, 2010

9/11/10 Women of ALPFA Event Flyer. Updated to reflect panelists!

Hi!

Below is the official flyer for the upcoming 9/11/10 Women of ALPFA event at Marriott @ Metro Center, Washington, DC. Please feel free to disseminate to your networks. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP to WOA@washingtondc.alpfa.org





Keynote Speaker for the Luncheon:

Shayla Rivera
Engineer turned motivational speaker, turned professional comedian!

Panelists Include:

Hyacinth Kucik
Senior VP and Principal Deputy General Counsel of Litigation, Freddie Mac

Anne-Day McCabe, CRPC®
Co-owner and Vice President, CAM Private Wealth Services

Peg McDermott
Founder, COGO

Marta Brito Perez
Global VP of Talent, Leadership and Organizational Development
AstraZeneca

Dena M. Roudybush
General Counsel and President, Compliance Counsel, PC

Ileana Sanchez Santiago
Business Ownership Coach at The Entrepreneur’s Source

Teresa J. Verges
Assistant Regional Director, Securities and Exchange Commission

Friday, June 4, 2010

Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents Intellectual Property and Contract/Procurement Regulations of Note

What: Aspectos Legales para su Negocio- Propieded Intelectual y Contratos (Intellectual Property and Contract/Procurement Regulations that may affect your business)
When: June 16, 2010. 6-8pm
Where: Biblioteca Central de Arlington- Auditorio (Central Arlington Library- Auditorium)
1015 N Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201

Contact: Rebeca Blanco, 703.228.0802, rblanco@gwhcc.org

RSVP is required: Please fill out the form below to register and fax to 703.228.0805 OR register online at www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com/bizlaunch



Friday, May 21, 2010

Liberty's Promise Networking and Development Event- June 8, 2010

Join fellow ALPFA Members at the

Inaugural Liberty’s Promise Flag Day Celebration

This Networking & Development Event

will honor

Phil Andrews, Montgomery County Council Member

for his support of Liberty’s Promise and low-income, immigrant youth

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

7pm – 9pm

On the rooftop terrace of Venable LLP

575 7th St., NW, Washington DC

(corner of 7th and F Streets)


About Liberty’s Promise: A 501(c)3 non-profit agency based in Alexandria, VA, serves low-income immigrant teens in the Washington, DC Metro area through professional internships and a program of civic education and engagement. Our programs aim to make the immigrant experience an affirmative one for young newcomers while instilling in them a sense of pride and support for American ideals of democracy and freedom.

Meet the students of Liberty’s Promise and hear first hand how Liberty’s Promise has changed their lives, and with your support, how you can make an impact in the lives of many.

Tickets: A $75 tax-deductible donation at www.libertyspromise.org

Please be sure to note that you are an ALFPA member when you register!

Volunteer Opportunities!

Want to give back to the community, but just too busy? Spend a few hours on a Saturday this June in either Fairfax or Montgomery County locations to coach an immigrant youth on professional dress, interview tips and helping them prepare a resume for their very first summer internship interview and make a difference! No experience needed!

May 22 (12:30 – 3pm)

June 6 (10am – 4pm)

June 12 (9am – 2pm)

June 19 (10am – 3pm)

Friday, May 7, 2010

34th Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala

34th Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala: Moving Forward and Creating Opportunities

Save the Date: Friday, June 18, 2010

Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

More details to follow as the date nears!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

LatPro/NSHP Spring Job Fair 2010

What: LatPro/ National Society for Hispanic Professionals (NSHP) Spring Job Fair 2010

When: Thursday, May 13, 2010 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Where: The Trinity Center

Trinity College
125 Michigan Ave, NE
Washington , DC 20017
Phone:(954) 678-1807
Map to this Location

Cost: FREE for all Job Seekers! REGISTER NOW


Description:

As a bilingual or bicultural professional, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to find your dream job in the Washington DC area. LatPro and The National Society for Hispanic Professionals (NSHP) brought together top companies that value your multicultural background and specialized language skills for this one-of-a-kind career event. Join us on Thursday, May 13, for the opportunity to meet with a collection of premier companies who are actively recruiting diverse, Hispanic and bilingual professionals just like you.

Employers including Accenture, Citrix Systems, Volkswagen Group of America, Pepco Holdings, USAID, Verizon, Wachovia and many more will be recruiting for positions in:


  • Accounting
  • Engineering
  • IT
  • Banking
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Customer Service
  • Government Service

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Prudential Leadership Series: Tools and Opportunities to Excel and Lead

What:
Prudential Leadership Series- Tools and Opportunities to Excel and Lead

When:
May 26, 2010 at 6pm

Where:
1919 Gallows Rd, Suite 100
Vienna, VA 22182

Description:

Join the ALPFA DC Chapter and Prudential for the first Leadership Series with events for professionals and students. The topic of the evening will be "8 Tips for Effective Communication in the Workplace".

Visit http://www.alpfawashingtondc.org/ for more information.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

UMUC Workshop- April 27, 2010

What: University of Maryland University College, Graduate School of Management
and Technology and the School of Undergraduate Studies present:


Building YourCareer in Accounting and Finance:
A workshop designed to give you an advantage in this difficult job market

When: Tuesday, April 27, 20105:30–8:30 p.m.

Where: UMUC Academic Center at Largo
1616 McCormick Drive
Largo, MD 20774

How to register: Register online at www.umuc.edu/finance_career

Representatives from the following organizations will be in attendance:

• American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA)
• Aronson & Company
• Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
• Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
• KPMG (Washington, D.C.)
• Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA)


Guest Speakers:

Our very own ALPFA-DC Vice President, Jason Howell, Founder of the Jason Howell Company,an independent consulting firm that offers a variety of services in coaching and professional development;

Beth A. Berk, CPA, President, Owner: Connecting You To Your Next Hire;

Karen Milstein, Benefits Manager, Emergent BioSolutions Inc.

Monday, March 8, 2010

United For Chile Earthquake Fundraiser

What: "United for Chile" Fundraiser
When: Thursday, March 11, 5:30PM
Where: Current Sushi & Lounge
1215 Connecticut Ave N.W.
Washington, DC 20036 US

We would like to invite you to a Professional Networking Event for the earthquake victims of Chile.

All monetary donations collected will go to the American Red Cross Chile Fund.

Entry into the Door Prize Drawing is for minimum of $5 dollars. Our primary goal for this event is to demonstrate Latino Professional Leaders joining forces to raise monetary contributions for the American Red Cross Chile Fund.

Please check out our website for up to date information & raffle prize opportunities:
http://unitedforchile.zzl.org/#5

Host Committees:

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting-DC
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Alumni Association
Corazones Unidos Siempre
Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc.
HACU Alumni Association
Hermandad of sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
La Unidad Latina, Washington D.C Professional/Alumni chapter
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc.
Latino/a Alumni Assoication of Washington College of Law at American University
LatinVIP.com
National Association of Hispanic Journalist - DC Chapter
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.
Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Senoritas Latinas Unidas, Inc.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers - DC Chapter
The Alpha Gamma Alumnae Chapter of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Raffle Prizes Include:

$25 Simons Visa gift card- HACU AA
Two tickets to Tito Rojas concert - LatinVIP
Two tickets to LUL's Movie Madness - LUL
$50 Victoria's Secret Gift certificate - LUL
$25 gift certificate to Maggianos - LUL
$25 gift certificate to Border Books - LUL
$25 gift certificate iTunes Gift Certificate - OPD
$25 gift certificate spa – CUS
$25 gift certificate Starbucks – LTA
$25 gift certificate Rosa Mexicano – LPC
$25 gift certificate Best Buy - SLB

Monday, February 22, 2010

ALPFA 2010 Regional Student Symposium + Career Fair

When: April 24, 2010, 9am-4pm
Where: Marvin Center, George Washington University
800 21st St NW • Washington, DC 20052
(Free Street Level Parking- Four Pay Parking Garages Available)

Program Highlights:
-2 tracks of student workshops
-Internship Preparedness
-Academic Preparedness
-Career and Leadership Development
-Continental Breakfast
-Luncheon with Keynote Speaker (Mariela Dabbah- Latinos in College)
-Career Fair

This event will bring together Latino students focused on business, accounting and finance for a day of insight, guidance, leadership skills and professional opportunities that will provide them an edge in today's competitive job market.

Cost: Attendance is free to all ALPFA members and non-members. Student memberships will be available at the discounted rate at the event.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities:
Career Fair Participation: $ 150.00
Includes:
• Logo on all printed materials related to the event
• One six foot table at Career Fair
• 2 Full Registrations to event (meal not included)
• Please Contact marie_ruiz@freddiemac.com for corporate registration information.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

2010 Microsoft Innovation Award Essay Competition- 2 $10,000 Grand Prize Rewards available

What: 2010 Microsoft Innovation Award. An essay competition where you pitch an innovative idea directly to Microsoft! 2 Grand prizes of $10,000 will be awarded.

Who can enter: All current ALPFA members. Good luck!

Entry Dates: February 15- April 15, 2010

Judging:

1st Phase: Top two papers in each category will be invited to the 2010 ALPFA Annual Convention to present their paper to a panel of judges. Airfare, hotel and convention fee will be covered.
2nd Phase: Finalists will do a 7-8 minute presentation to a panel of judges of their paper and top 2 will each win 10,000.

How do I submit a paper?

Download the template at the link below. Write your paper using this template, maximum of 9 pages (including the cover page, 4 pages of written content and up to 4 optional pages for diagrams, charts, and pictures within the Appendices) and email it to ALPFA@microsoft.com by April 15, 2010.

See further contest information, rules and required essay template at: http://www.alpfa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=2141&nodeID=1

Submit entries to: ALPFA@microsoft.com