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Fall 2011
Standing Together As oNe Dream
at California State University of San Marcos
“Keep Letting Your Lights Shine!”-Ernie G. (Empowerment Comedian)
2011-2012 Officers
President Yeraldin Montiel
Vice-President
Maria Baca
Secretary Lizeth Ortiz
Treasurer
Deisy Merino
Historians Deisy Merino, Gina Diaz,
and Asher Stefani
Advisor: Marisol Clark-Ibañez Co-Advisor: Karen Glover [email protected] [email protected]
E-mail us at: [email protected]
Our Mission
SOC Rep Rodrigo Gonzalez and Alejandra Ramos
Anais Stefani, Susan Alejandre, and Ivonne Olguin
Student Mentors
Webmaster Cecily Angeline
To provide support and networking opportunities to empower AB 540 students. STAND enhances the educational experience of its members by offering such opportunities as: mentorship, scholarship, guest speakers, workshops, and lectures. In order to raise awareness of the challenges of AB 540 students, the organization participates in civic and political engagement. STAND also participates in outreach to local secondary school students in order to inspire their pursuit of higher education.
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Want to get involved and make a difference in the community?
JOIN S.T.A.N.D.!
Standing Together As oNe Dream is a student organization at CSUSM that raises awareness and engages in advocacy regarding higher education, immigration, AB 540 students, the DREAM legislation, and more!
What we do and offer:
• Workshops
• Fundraisers
• Scholarships
• Rallies
• Film screenings
• Outreach
• Mentoring/Guidance
• Networking Opportunities
• Fun gatherings… and more!
“One word: STAND=Family” Gina Diaz, 3rd year student at
CSUSM
“If I could tell someone something about STAND, I’d tell
them STAND is like having a second family”
Maria Baca, 4th year student at CSUSM
Our Accomplishments Standing Together As oNe Dream has worked hard as a team from its official recognition to fundraise for our annual scholarships and advocacy events. We have successfully presented, the 3rd annual DREAM Act Rally at CSUSM and collected a large quantity of signed petitions. In addition, we continue to be advocates for social change as we are a diverse group of passionate members, allies, and supporters. S.T.A.N.D. is committed to the continuation of accomplishing more and bigger things from now to where this student organization goes.
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What’s the DREAM Act? If enacted it would provide an opportunity for certain immigrant students to adjust their status to that of a legal permanent resident on a conditional basis for ten years based on the following requirements:
• Age. Immigrant students must have entered the U.S. before age 16 and must not be older than 30 years old.
• Academic requirements. Students must have been accepted for admission into a two- or four-year institution of higher education or have earned a high school diploma or a general educational development (GED) certificate at the time of application for relief.
• Long-term U.S. residence. Students must reside in the U.S. when the law is enacted. In addition, those eligible must have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 years preceding the date of enactment.
• Good moral character. Immigrant students must demonstrate good moral character, a defined term in immigrant law. In general, students must have no criminal record.
AND
• Earned a degree from an institution of higher education (two- or four-year institution).
OR
• Served in the U.S. Armed Forces for at least two years.
(*Information based on the latest 2010 Federal DREAM Act version)
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”
Eleanor Roosevelt
The formation of Standing Together As oNe Dream, formerly known as Espiritu de Nuestro Futuro, began in November 18, 2006 when a group of 5 people—amongst where CSUSM students—attended the CSU Dominguez Hill's 2nd AB-540 Conference. In addition to this event, a CSUSM student who attended the AB-540 Conference, was present on the CA Dream Network Retreat which occurred on Dec 15-17, 2006.
It was at these two events that members learned that there were other AB-540 support groups in different CSUs, UCs, and Community College campuses throughout California.
Thus, the idea of starting a new support group was developed at CSUSM.
The organization was then established and named after its sister Chapter at CSUDH and officially recognized on spring 2007.
The name then changed to Standing Together As oNe Dream on fall 2010 due to the organization’s values of being more inclusive and supportive towards the different backgrounds in the community.
In the year of 2010, a high school chapter of STAND began in San Marcos High School by two high school students (Maria and Emma), which was made possible by their initiative and commitment to the organization’s mission.
History of S.T.A.N.D.
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YES! Through Assembly Bill 540, (AB 540), enacted in 2001.
Who qualifies? Students who have lived in California: Regardless of immigration status; whether or not in immigration processing
*Given they meet the criteria set forth by law
What are the implications of the law?
As of January 1, 2002, for purposes of tuition at California’s public colleges, undocumented youth will be treated as “residents”.
Which Higher Education Institutions?
• California Junior/Community Colleges (ex. Palomar College)
• California State Universities (ex. CSUSM)
• University of California (ex. UCLA)
What Are the Requirements?
• Attend High School in California for 3 or more years
• Graduate from a California high school or receive a GED
• Register as an entering student or current enrollment at an accredited college or university on or after Fall 2001-2002 academic year
• File an affidavit with the college/university
Can Undocumented Students Go To College?
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• President:Will serve as the lead to keep the organization running at its best and will:
o Make final decisions as advised/proposed by officers and members
o Hold meetings as needed o Represent the organization o Oversee the organization and each
of the officers’ responsibilities • VicePresident:Will assist the President
as needed and will: o Hold meetings in case of absence by
the President o Assist in making final decisions as
advised/proposed by officers and members
o Represent the organization when needed
o Assist the President in overseeing the organization and each of the officers’ responsibilities
• Secretary:In charge of keeping track of documents and information, as well as:
o Take notes at each of the meetings held
o Forward notes through the organization’s e-mail account to all officers and members
o Make copies as needed (i.e. flyers, brochures, documents, etc)
o Keep record of all documents o Distribute e-mails through the
organization’s e-mail account • Treasurer:Will keep record of the
organization’s financial account and: o Keep record of all money added and
taken out of the account o Be present at each event with
money as needed (i.e. for selling, extra cash is needed to give out for change)
o Keep record of receipts o Assist officers with receiving
refunds for the purchases made for the organization (Expenditure Request Form from ASI)
• Historian:Will help in keep a record of the organization’s work through pictures.
o Take pictures at events o Send pictures taken at events to
President and Webmaster o Keep record of all events done
• SOCRepresentative: Will help in representing the organization at community and other school events.
o Inform organization about community and other organizations’ events
o Spread the word about organization’s events
o Forward e-mails to President, Secretary, and Webmaster that include information of events
o Activism is essential to this position as well by keeping the organization up to date with petitions, ways to help, etc.
o Report back up to date information as needed to officers about any coming up events
• StudentMentor(s): Will add on to the organization by allowing students to receive mentoring as needed.
o Be in charge of mentoring and outreach presentations to college and high school students
• Webmaster:Will be in charge of the organization’s social network accounts in order to raise awareness, gain support, and spread the word about events.
o Check the organization’s facebook and myspace accounts
o Keep profiles up to date o Post recent pictures, information,
flyers, etc.
*ALL OFFICERS WILL: o Attend all events and meetings o Contribute to the making of
important decisions o Contribute to the planning and
organizing of all events
Officer Positions
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Committees
• Social: In charge of planning gatherings for everyone to attend, socialize, have fun,
create a welcoming environment, etc. (bonfires, movies, bowling, and more)
• Civic and political: In charge of planning events to be actively involved civically and politically. (rallies, lectures, film screenings, and more)
• Fundraising: Goal is to plan events to raise funds for our annual scholarship and events. (car washes, yard sales, etc.)
• Marketing: The goal is to spread the word as much as possible to get members involved and let the community know as well of events taking place. (Flyers, posters, brochures, etc)
• Outreach: Will arrange/schedule outreach opportunities that will provide information in regards to AB 540 students, the DREAM Act, higher education, immigration, etc. (Middle & High school presentations)
• Scholarship: Will take care of the planning for our annual scholarship and banquet.
• Informational: In charge of planning events that will inform guests (STAND members, community, students, etc) about topics of interest such as leadership, activism, graduate school, financial aid, and more)
By being involved you get more out of the experience of being part of an organization, meet others, build new friendships, make a difference in the
community, and more!
