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CHAC to hold next meeting on Feb. 4, 2019

December 19, 2018 C.H.A.C.

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2019* at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona.

* Feb. 4, 2019 meeting moved from usual first Wednesday of the month. Time, location subject to change. Notice of changes will be posted 24 hours prior to meeting.

Download agendas, minutes HERE

CHAC serves as an official liaison and communications link between the Hispanic community and the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, so please bring any concerns you may have about equal education opportunities, fair employment, juvenile justice, political representation and other issues.

CHAC is a supporter of the Ballet Folklórico de Colores — Flagstaff, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the Hispanic Convocation at Northern Arizona University, the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff and other organizations.

Call 928-679-7135, send an email to Susie Garretson at sgarretson@coconino.az.gov or visit https://cchac.wordpress.com for more information.

** In lieu of a meeting, CHAC will hold a planning retreat in January

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FLAGSTAFF — El Consejo Asesor Hispano del Condado de Coconino (CHAC) se reunirá a las 5:30 pm 4 de febrero, 2018 en el Edificio de Administración del Condado de Coconino, Junta de Supervisores Cámaras, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff.

* Tiempo, lugar puede cambiar. Notificación de cambios se darán a conocer 24 hours antes de la reunión.

CHAC sirve como enlace oficial y nexos de comunicación entre la comunidad hispana y la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Coconino, así que por favor traiga cualquier preocupación que pueda tener acerca de la igualdad de oportunidades de educación, empleo justo, la justicia de menores, la representación política y otros temas.

CHAC es un partidario del Ballet Folklórico de Colores – Flagstaff, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, la Convocación Hispana en la Universidad del Norte de Arizona, la Asociación de Vecinos de Sunnyside de Flagstaff y otras organizaciones.

Llame al 928-679-7135 o envíe un correo electrónico a Susie Garretson at sgarretson@coconino.az.gov o visite https://cchac.wordpress.com para más información.

** En lugar de una reunión, CHAC llevará a cabo un retiro de planificación en enero.

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CHAC celebrates variety of events in December

December 18, 2018 C.H.A.C.

FLAGSTAFF — Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) participated in a number of events in December as 2018 came to a close.

CHAC members joined the Inter-Tribal Advisory Council and the African-American Advisory Council for the final Tri-Diversity Council meeting of the year on Dec. 12 at the Coconino County Board of Supervisors board room. Photo by Ruth Eaton.

CHAC members participated, above and below, at the Northern Arizona University “Lumberjacks of Inclusion” ceremony held Dec. 13 at the High Country Conference Center.

“Similar to a convocation ceremony, Lumberjacks of Inclusion brings together and honors graduating students from all ethnic, cultural, identity, service and experiential backgrounds,” the university reported in a media release. “In this unique event, all students will celebrate together with shared performances, convocation ceremonies and special refreshments.” Photos above and below by Ruth Eaton.

The Coconino County Tri-Diversity Councils and Southside Community Association presented a 2018 Community Holiday Party on Dec. 15 at the Murdoch Community Center in Flagstaff. Photo above by Ruth Eaton.

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 18, 2018, recognize members of the Coconino County Tri-Diversity Councils and Coconino County employees, below, for their participation in the 2018 Flagstaff Holiday Lights Parade. Photo above by Photo by Frank X. Moraga / ©2018 AmigosNAZ.com. Photo below by Ruth Eaton.

Members of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors approve the nomination of Ruth Eaton for a two-year term as chair on the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) during a ceremony held on Dec. 18, 2018. Photo above by Frank X. Moraga / ©2018 AmigosNAZ.com

Photo by Richard Eaton

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CHAC joins other Diversity Councils during the 2018 Holiday Parade of Lights

December 10, 2018 C.H.A.C.

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council joined with the African American Advisory and the Intertribal Advisory councils for the 2018 Vora Financial Holiday Parade of Lights, held Dec. 8 in downtown Flagstaff.

A variety of local businesses, non profit organizations, public safety and other agencies took part in the event.

Lina Wallen, left, and Patty Garcia, wave to the crowd during the 2018 Holiday Parade of Lights.

Ruth and Richard Eaton deck out their vehicle, above and below, for the CHAC entry.

The Intertribal Advisory Council makes its appearance, above and below.

The African American Advisory Council was represented at the parade.

Photos below by Ruth Eaton

Diversity council members get their rides ready for the parade.

Members of the Diversity council get ready for the evening’s festivities.

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CHAC, other diversity councils to hold annual meeting on Dec. 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 C.H.A.C.

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the Coconino County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona.

The event will include a meeting with the African American Advisory Council and the Intertribal Advisory Council.

* Time, location subject to change. Notice of changes will be posted 24 hours prior to meeting.

Download agendas, minutes HERE

Call 928-679-7147, send an email to Susie Garretson at sgarretson@coconino.az.gov or visit https://cchac.wordpress.com for more information.

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FLAGSTAFF — El Consejo Asesor Hispano del Condado de Coconino (CHAC) se reunirá a las 6 pm 12 de diciembre en el Edificio de Administración del Condado de Coconino, Junta de Supervisores Cámaras, 219 E. Cherry Ave., segundo piso en la sala de conferencias, de Flagstaff.

El evento incluirá una reunión con el Consejo Consultivo Africano Americanos y el Consejo Asesor entre tribus.

* Tiempo, lugar puede cambiar. Notificación de cambios se darán a conocer 24 hours antes de la reunión.

Llame al 928-679-7147 o envíe un correo electrónico a Susie Garretson at sgarretson@coconino.az.gov o visite https://cchac.wordpress.com para más información.

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CHAC joins with NAU student, community groups to present Día de los Muertos Celebration

November 4, 2018 C.H.A.C.

CHAC supporter Richard Eaton helps prepare activities for children at the celebration. Photo by Ruth Eaton.

FLAGSTAFF — A variety of NAU student clubs held their annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Nov. 3 at Killip Elementary School.

The event was presented by NAU Hermanas, United for Change and sponsored by WF Killip Elementary School, the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.

The celebration, which has outgrown previous venues at the Murdoch Cultural Center and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Arts Center, was moved to Killip this year.

The annual event, which honors Day of the Dead, included performances by members of Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff, an altar / ofrenda presentation by members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, sugar skull decorating, food and a piñata for children.