2nd Annual PALCUS Conference November 2008 * 12th Annual PALCUS Leadership Awards

Gala To Be Held in California Fall 2008 * Details Coming Soon

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* * * OUR MISSION * * *

In order to create singular national voice to advocate for the Portuguese-American and Luso-American communities-at-large, The Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United     States (PALCUS) was founded in 1991 as a 501(c)3 non-partisan, non-profit organization
 headquartered in Washington, D.C. with a mission of addressing domestic and international  concerns of the Portuguese-American community.

PALCUS has conducted an expanding program of research, educational and public affairs activities on salient issues of interest to the Portuguese-American community and 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, we advance 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.

In accomplishing our mission, PALCUS' hallmark programs and initiatives in political, social and cultural arenas include:

• An active government relations effort on issues affecting the Portuguese-American community, educating and informing legislators on key issues such as: Visa Waiver Program, Dual Taxation, SSI reinstatement to non-citizen residents, to name a few.

• An Internship Program which continues to expand and provide Young Portuguese-Americans with opportunities to serve at the highest levels of government and corporate America in preparation of the chosen careers.

• The Annual Leadership Awards Gala spotlighting individuals and organizations within the Portuguese-American community

• A National On-Line Mentoring Program to assist young Portuguese-Americans in their career development

• Business and Leadership Forums to encourage and promote greater commercial exchange between Portugal and the U.S.

• Hosting Events, Conference and Receptions bringing together prominent members of the government and experts on Lusitanian affairs.

• Professional and Academic Conferences and exchanges to further enhance bilateral ties and expand the information flow between Portugal and the Untied States.

• Creation of National Database and Archive for the historical and service benefit of the community-at-large.

• Established award-winning website that serves as an information source for the Portuguese community. The website fuels a monthly electronic newsletter with more than 10,000 subscribers worldwide.