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 GET INVOLVED The Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board
Purpose Advise the City Council on the establishment and operation of the Mexican American Cultural Center. Cooperate with any civic and volunteer group organized to foster, promote, and sponsor the Mexican American Cultural Center. Section 2-1-162 of the City Code.
Authority Ordinance No. 20071129-011
Membership Citizens
Number of Members 7
Term Three (3) year staggered terms
Meeting Third Tuesday of the month, 6 - 8 p.m. Mexican American Cultural Arts Center, 600 River Street
Current Membership
First Appointed
Date Reappointed
Term Expires
Juan Oyervides, Chair
09/25/08
07/31/09
Raul Garza, Vice Chair
07/24/08
07/31/11
E-mail Address: raul@tkoadvertising.com
Nominated by: Council Member Randi Shade Isidoro Lopez
08/25/05
07/24/08
07/31/11
E-mail Address: fiestamtv@yahoo.com
Nominated by: Council Member Laura Morrison Sylvia Orozco
06/05/08
07/31/09
E-mail Address: director@mexic-artemuseum.org
Nominated by: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez Dr. Emilio Zamora
08/18/09
E-mail Address: e.zamora@mail.tx.edu.com
Nominated by: Council Member Bill Spelman Vacant
Nominated by: Council Member Chris Riley
Vacant
Nominated by: Council Member Sheryl Cole
In Remembrance
Maria Elena Ramirez Maria Elena Ramirez joined the MACC Board in 2008 and during her time with us she was a bright, committed and inspiring board member. Maria Elena passed away August 19, 2009 at the age of 39. She was a producer and director in the entertainment field and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. She will be missed at the MACC.
How to apply for an
appointment to a Board or Commission Join the MACC family by Volunteering
The Mexican American Cultural Center is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to serve as docents and ushers or to help with events, programs, exhibits and archiving. If you would like to volunteer or need more information, contact Simon Orta via phone at 478-6222 or email at macc@ci.austin.tx.us.
Mexican American Trailblazers Nominations
Submition Deadline is Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The Austin History Center, Austin Public Library encourages everyone in the community to submit nominations of Mexican Americans who, despite obstacles, courageously forged ahead and set an example for future generations in the Austin and Travis County area.
The Mexican American Trailbrazers exhibit will be displayed at the Austin History Center from August 2010 to January 2011. There will also be a traveling exhibit beginning in September 2010 at the Mexican American Cultural Center and continues from there to other locations. Categories: Education, Politics, Business, Social/Public Services, Health/Medical, Communications (Journalism-Media), Entertainment (Theatre-Art-Music), Science/Technology and Sports. Download nomination form on line: www.cityofaustin.org/library/ahc/downloads/nomination_form.pdf Submit to: Gloria Espitia-Austin History Center: Gloria.espitia@ci.austin.tx.us Fax: 512-974-7483 Mexican American Cultural Center
 600 River StreetAustin, TX 78701512-478-6222 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you require special assistance for participation in our programs or use of our facilities, please call (512) 974-4002 |
