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The Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States
Serving our Community for 29 Years!
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Make Portuguese Count™ Crowdfunding
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January 2020
LUS
US Newsletter
The Online Newsletter of PALCUS
In this issue......
PALCUS News
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Welcome to the Board of Directors: Ilidio Pereira (Florida)
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PALCUS Joins the Conselho da Diáspora Portuguesa
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PALCUS Make Portuguese Count™ Campaign UPDATE
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Make Portuguese Count™ Florida Road Trip a Success!
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Have you completed the PALCUS INDEX NATIONAL SURVEY yet?
- PALITICUS New Episode: National Conference 2018 - Helena da Silva Hughes
- PALCUS Member Spotlight: Director Diniz Borges launches new book
- PALCUS Member Spotlight: John Motta opens Dunkin' Donuts in Virginia Beach, VA
- PALCUS Member Spotlight: Janet Morais' KOKET now in the Miami Design District
- PALCUS Member Spotlight: Richard Tibbetts Jr.- How and Why I Learned Portuguese
Embassy Row
- Voting is a right you have! Now it is easier to find all you want to know on the Facebook Page of the Portal do Eleitor
- Ambassador George E. Glass Op-Ed: Joint Efforts and Shared Successes of the Transatlantic Partnership
Gateway Featured Business
- Emidio's Restaurant of Atlanta, GA
Community News:
- Pastry Tour of Portugal with Pastry Chef Jeremiah Duarte Bills
- Journey on the Road to Freedom
- Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute - First Lecture of 2020
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PALCUS Welcomes Ilídio Pereira to the Board of Directors
PALCUS is pleased to announce that Ilídio Pereira (FL) has been elected to the Board of Directors.
With a Portuguese population of almost 70,000, Florida will be well represented by Ilídio's energy and vision. We look forward to working with him as he engages with Florida's PALCUS members and the community at large.
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PALCUS Joins the Conselho da Diáspora Portuguesa
PALCUS is excited to announce that it has been invited to become a "Membro de Ligação", or "Connection Member," of the Conselho da Diáspora Portuguesa. The Conselho is a global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to driving awareness of the Portuguese culture and influence worldwide, and PALCUS is perfectly positioned to help with this effort in the United States.
The Conselho da Diáspora Portuguesa was created under the patronage of His Excellency the President of the Portuguese Republic, Cavaco Silva, who has served as the Conselho's Honorary Chairman since its inception seven years ago. As its core mission, the Conselho set the goal of establishing a network of influential Portuguese abroad in order to forg
e valuable connections with Portugal's institutional and business spheres.
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PALCUS Make Portuguese Count™ Campaign UPDATE
Be like Mikel, Emilie and John -
Pledge to Write "Portuguese" in the 2020 Census!
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(L-R) Mikel Santos, Emilie Portal and John Santos
Courtesy of Benvinda Santos taken at Memorial Day Farmingville, NY Parade with the participation of the Portuguese-American Center of Suffolk County (Clube de Farmingville), an affiliate of NYPALC.
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PALCUS Make Portuguese Count™ by the Numbers (so far!).......
MPC Affiliated Organizations: 208
Events Attended: 168
(May, 2019 - January, 2020)
Campaign Buttons: 15,000
Printed Materials Distributed: 40,000
Would your club, organization, school, church or business like to help spread the word with information and printed materials?
Contact Marie Fraley directly to put you in contact with a Captain in your area! marie.fraley@palcus.org
Watch for our Special Make Portuguese Count™ Newsletter dedicated to all the news about our participation as a community in the 2020 Census.
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Make Portuguese Count™ Florida Road Trip a Success!
Marie Fraley, PALCUS National Census Director, went on the road
in Florida to spread the word about
how Portuguese will be counted
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n the 2020 Census.
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We are excited to report that 100% of ALL clubs
and their affiliates in Florida are participating as
Affiliated Organizations for the MPC Campaign.
Well done!
Thank you to the dedication of our Florida team of Captains.
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January 11th:
Portuguese American Club of Southwest Florida
N. Fort Myers
with Captain António Correia
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January 15th:
Portuguese American Cultural Center of Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie
with Captains Ana Cardoso and Gloria Sousa
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January 15th:
Luncheon with Hon. Consul Carolina Rendeiro
Iberia Bar & Grill, Greenacres
January 18th:
Portuguese American Suncoast Association
St. Petersburg
with Captain Ilídio Pereira
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January 18th:
Portuguese American Cultural Society of Palm Beach County
Loxahatchee
with Captain Vic Piorro
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January 23rd:
Portuguese American Cultural Center of Palm Coast
"Convívio dos Lavores"
with Captain Maria Elizabeth Frazão Pereira
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January 24th:
Portuguese American Cultural Association
Port Richey
with Captain Ana Paula Andrade
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CENSUS Video in Portuguese
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Interview about Make Portuguese Count™ on SIC
- Katherine Soares, PALCUS Vice-Chair
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Make Portuguese Count™ in made possible by the generous support of:
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Have you completed the
PALCUS INDEX NATIONAL SURVEY?
We need to hear from you!
This survey will help us gain a better understanding of our Portuguese-American communities in order to serve you better. In this survey, people who reside in the United States and are Portuguese or of Portuguese descent are asked to complete a short questionnaire that asks about their demographic and socioeconomic characteris
tics as well as their community concerns.
- It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
- Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.
- Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate for statistics only..
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Dulce Maria Scott, Ph.D.
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Many thanks to
Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice,
Anderson University
and PALCUS Research Consultant
for her work
in the design, analysis and reporting of the
PALCUS Index National Survey (2017, 2019).
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PALITICUS New Episode:
NationalConference2018 - Helena da Silva Hughes
This is the second in a series of PALITICUS episodes in video format recorded at the Inaugural Portuguese American National Conference in Washington, DC.! Today's episode features Helena da Silva Hughes,
Executive Director of the Immigrants' Assistance Center in New Bedford, Massachusetts
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PALCUS Member Highlight: Director Diniz Borges launches new book
PALCUS Director Diniz Borges' new book in Portuguese À Sombra da Saudade will be launched in the Azores in a little over a week, in both Terceira and São Miguel. The book is a collection of writings about the Portuguese community in California.
Congratulations Diniz!!
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PALCUS Member Highlight: John Motta opens Dunkin' Donuts in Virginia Beach, VA
Congratulations John!
PALCUS wishes you success on your latest store opening!
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PALCUS Member Highlight: Janet Morais' KOKET now in the Miami Design District
"A marca luso-americana de luxo Koket, sediada na região metropolitana de Washington, DC e virada para o mundo da decoração de interiores, aproveitou a passagem da Art Basel Miami Beach Fair para inaugurar o seu mostruário permanente no elegante Miami Design District.
O 'showroom' é uma parceria entre a Koket e a empresa de decoração de interiores Mendez Vela, ocupando agora o espaço 203C naquele concorrido bairro da cidade de Miami."
Congratulations and wishes for continued success, Janet!!
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PALCUS Member Highlight
Ricard Tibbetts, Jr.:
How and Why I Learned Portuguese
Richard Tibbetts, Jr. was the first recipient of the Alexandre António DaCosta Simões Memorial Scholarship
"I could have learned any language. Spanish, Italian, French, German, etc. But I didn't. I chose Portuguese. Why?
I chose to pursue Portuguese because my maternal family is from Portugal, and I wanted to communicate with my grandmother who cannot speak English. In addition, I promised myself I would not graduate college without learning a language. Despite my familial connection, I was never taught Portuguese. As a child, my mother worked all day and did not have the time to teach me. Also, I was disinterested in learning foreign languages. That changed when I went to college."
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Embassy of Portugal in the U.S.
Voting is a right you have! Now it is easier to find all you want to know on the Facebook Page of the Portal do Eleitor.
Saiba onde está recenseado:
Se é cidadão Português e reside ou está temporariamente em território estrangeiro, para saber onde se encontra recenseado, poderá utilizar os seguintes serviços:
3) Enviando um SMS para o número +351 962 171 000 com (RE espaço Nº BI ou Cartão de Cidadão espaço Data de Nascimento no formato AAAAMMDD).
Fale com a Administração Eleitoral pelo telefone de contacto +351 213 947 101, através do e-mail adm.eleitoral@sg.mai.gov.pt ou pelo Messenger através do Portal do Eleitor.
Are you connected with the Embassy of Portugal in the US? Sign up for their newsletter on their website, or follow them on social media.
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Ambassador George E. Glass Op-Ed:
Joint Efforts and Shared Successes of the Transatlantic Partnership
"The aroma of roasting chestnuts, twinkling lights lining the
Avenida da Liberdade, and cozy dinners with visiting family and friends - all of these things make this my favorite time of year in Portugal. And as we enjoy the Christmas season and look towards the New Year, I want to express my sincerest gratitude to the Portuguese people and the Portuguese government for their commitment to our long-standing, transatlantic partnership.
On our many trips around the country this year - from
Braga to
Barrancos, from
Sines to
São Miguel - my wife Mary and I have experienced the warmth of the Portuguese people and the country's undeniable charm. And we were particularly proud of making good on our promise to listen, identify areas of mutual interest, and take action - working closely with Portuguese partners to the first sister-park arrangement between the United States' North Cascades Park and the Peneda-Gerês National Park, as well as support reforestation efforts through the establishment of the first U.S.-Portugal Friendship Forest in the
Pinhal de Leiria. The official naming of the Ambassador's residence, as
Casa Carlucci, will also serve as a tribute to former Ambassador Frank Carlucci's work with former Prime Minister Mario Soares to secure support for Portugal's emerging democracy. It's these types of joint efforts and shared successes that will continue to deepen our centuries-old friendship."
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GATEWAY FEATURED BUSINESS
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Emidio's Restaurant of Atlanta, Georgia
Reigning from the tropical Portuguese island of Madeira, lifelong restaurant entrepreneur and experienced chef
Jose Sapeta
brings you Emidio's restaurant. Enjoy our diverse menu spanning across Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish cuisine.
To look for more Portuguese businesses and organizations throughout the US (or add your own), please visit the Gateway
online.
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Do you love Portuguese pastries? I mean, who doesn't, right? Have you ever wondered how to make those pastries? We know how recipes that get passed down in Portuguese families can be. A little of this, a little of that, and when you're done, it falls flat!
Well if you want to learn first hand and IN Portugal, we have you covered!
Join us Oct 18, 2020 - Oct 29, 2020 for a Pastry Tour of Portugal with pastry chef
Jeremiah Duarte Bills
! Learn the secrets to some of your favorites!
Visit Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Obidos, Porto, Braga, Guimaraes, and Aveiro, all while having Workshops to learn how to make these little sweet treats!
Jeremiah Duarte Bills and Marco Fernandes are both PALCUS Members and met at the 23rd Annual PALCUS Gala in Sacramento.
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Journey on the Road to Freedom
Retrace the footsteps
of the rescuer Aristides de Sousa Mendes and the refugees he saved in 1940 on this
11-day, 10-night guided trip of a lifetime
, beginning in Bordeaux and ending in Lisbon. In between, visit sites germane to the dramatic and moving story, including Bayonne, Hendaye, Vilar Formoso, Cabanas de Viriato, and Figueira da Foz.* Optional pre-tour and post-tour extensions. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned coach bus and enjoy fabulous meals. Luxury accommodations in full-service 5-star or 4-star hotels.
The tour is open to all, but space is limited. Holocaust educators are especially encouraged and welcome to participate!
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Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute - First Lecture of 2020
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TELL US YOUR NEWS!!
We would love to hear what you have been up to. Events, Promotions, Graduations, Awards, Lectures or News the community should know about.
Send us an email to be featured in our newsletter:
palcus@palcus.org
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Are you a PALCUS member yet?
We are stronger together!
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f you agree with the work undertaken by PALCUS to build the social, cultural and political capital of our community, then please join us and become a member today!
Strong membership participation means a stronger voice in the national Portuguese-American agenda. In order to advance Portuguese language education, increase presence in the congressional caucuses, and provide economic opportunities, the collective voice of thousands is needed!
In addition, PALCUS is a member-driven non-profit organization that depends on membership dues and fundraising events to fund its operations.
Members of the all-volunteer board of directors donate their time and personal funds for travel, lodging and tickets to attend networking events and planning sessions so our administrative costs are relatively low but nonetheless critical to doing business on a daily basis.
There are membership categories to suit every budget and level of interest. Please click on our membership webpage and join our voice today!
 PALCUS announces that we are now using
memberplanet, a user-friendly platform that will help us to serve you better. It is an interactive service that will allow you to update your PALCUS member profile, track donations and dues and join PALCUS circles with members of similar interests all with the click of a mouse.
When you become a PALCUS member, you will be prompted to join us on
memberplanet. As always your information is confidential and will never be shared without your permission. Questions? Contact
Graci for more information!
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Did you enjoy this newsletter? Do you know about all the programs PALCUS offers our community? Please visit our website and become a member today!
We can't do what we do without your support!
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Jobs for Portuguese Speakers
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Contact Information
Phone: 202-466-4664
9255 Center St., Suite 404
Manassas, VA 20110
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PALCUS Mission
In order to create a singular voice to advocate for the Portuguese-American and Luso-American communities at large, the Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States Inc. (PALCUS) was founded in 1991 as a non-partisan, non-profit, organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.
The PALCUS mission is to address domestic and international concerns of the Portuguese-American Community.
The Council conducts an expanding program of educational and public affairs activities on issues of interest to the Portuguese-American community and of salience to the Luso-American Relationship.
PALCUS is committed to serving the community through increasingly active government relations efforts, the promotion of a greater awareness of ethnic accomplishments and encouraging stronger ties between Portugal and the United States. In this role PALCUS advances the community professionally, politically and culturally while working to ensure that issues directly affecting our community are addressed through our network of government and community leaders.
PALCUS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization under the IRS tax code and incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. Donations are tax deductible to extent allowed by law and will be acknowledged.
PALCUS has earned the
2019 Gold GuideStarUSA Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency. Visit our profile
HERE
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