The PALCUS Internship Program was established in 1994 to provide Portuguese-American students with work experience in their field of interest. Using its connections with government, civil-society and business leaders, PALCUS helps these students find internships that will give them the experience needed for success in a future career. Since its inception, more than 130 internship opportunities have been provided to university students. 
    This program provides both undergraduate and graduate Portuguese-American students with the opportunity to obtain invaluable work and career experience in government, business, and international organizations throughout the United States and Portugal.
    Internships for 2009 were offered at embassies, consulate offices, U.S. senate and congressional offices, the PALCUS headquarters, large private companies, and other government agencies.
    Previous interns have been given positions in Washington D.C., and at the hometown offices of Congressmen such as Devin Nunes, Patrick Kennedy, Barney Frank, Brian Bilbray, Lincoln Chafee, Steny Hoyer and George Radonovich. Some have interned at Portuguese consulates in Newark, New York City, Providence and San Francisco. Others have interned at the Luso-American Development Foundation in Lisbon, as well as the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon. 
    Interns receive a stipend to help cover their living expenses. Some of the internships also include travel and housing expenses.
    We are currently accepting applications for the Summer of 2010. If you would like help in finding a specific internship throughout the year, please contact us at internships@palcus.org Please clickwww.palcus.org for the 2010 Internship Application. PALCUS Board Member, Attorney Cynthia Marques Russo, serves as the chair of the Internship Program.
    PALCUS Mixers in California and other Activities
    PALCUS recently collaborated with Portuguese consulting company, Business Leadership Consulting, and other Portuguese agencies, such as AICEP, to host a business mixer at the Autodesk Design Gallery in San Francisco, California. This event brought together Portuguese professionals in a wide range of industries including technology, science, engineering, architecture, law, energy, marketing, design, government and international business. This was the seventh event in a series of mixers PALCUS has hosted throughout the country in order to provide a venue for Portuguese professionals to network, share best practices and connect as a community.
    In addition, the PALCUS Board of Directors has been busy on many fronts. We assisted AICEP with the business development trip of Dr. Basilio Horta to the East / West Coast and many of the members assisted with planning meetings, seminars, etc. PALCUS chairman, Fernando Rosa, attended the closing of the event with meetings with the Consul General, the Ambassador and other dignitaries in Boston .
    PALCUS attended the Lecture/Reception of Dr. Rui Machette at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and the closing reception, given by the UMASS Chancellor. The event in honor of FLAD's outgoing chairman was attended by over 60 Portuguese-American professionals, including PALCUS' chairman.
    PALCUS attended the annual dinner of the Portuguese School in Hartford, CT.
    PALCUS participated in the meeting sponsored by the Conselho das Comunidades held in Newark, New Jersey.
    We also continue to provide commentary to the media about various issues affecting our community such as the Madeira Relief fund, Census 2010, ESTA information, Congressman Patrick Kennedy not running for re-election, and the appointment of the new Ambassador to Portugal Allan Katz. 
    If you have an event where you'd like PALCUS to get involved, please email us at palcus@palcus.orgor call 202-466-4664.
    PALCUS Mixers in California and other Activities
    PALCUS recently collaborated with Portuguese consulting company, Business Leadership Consulting, and other Portuguese agencies, such as AICEP, to host a business mixer at the Autodesk Design Gallery in San Francisco, California. This event brought together Portuguese professionals in a wide range of industries including technology, science, engineering, architecture, law, energy, marketing, design, government and international business. This was the seventh event in a series of mixers PALCUS has hosted throughout the country in order to provide a venue for Portuguese professionals to network, share best practices and connect as a community.
    In addition, the PALCUS Board of Directors has been busy on many fronts. We assisted AICEP with the business development trip of Dr. Basilio Horta to the East / West Coast and many of the members assisted with planning meetings, seminars, etc. PALCUS chairman, Fernando Rosa, attended the closing of the event with meetings with the Consul General, the Ambassador and other dignitaries in Boston .
    PALCUS attended the Lecture/Reception of Dr. Rui Machette at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and the closing reception, given by the UMASS Chancellor. The event in honor of FLAD's outgoing chairman was attended by over 60 Portuguese-American professionals, including PALCUS' chairman.
    PALCUS attended the annual dinner of the Portuguese School in Hartford, CT.
    PALCUS participated in the meeting sponsored by the Conselho das Comunidades held in Newark, New Jersey.
    We also continue to provide commentary to the media about various issues affecting our community such as the Madeira Relief fund, Census 2010, ESTA information, Congressman Patrick Kennedy not running for re-election, and the appointment of the new Ambassador to Portugal Allan Katz. 
    If you have an event where you'd like PALCUS to get involved, please email us at palcus@palcus.orgor call 202-466-4664.
    PALCUS Announces the 2010 Board of Directors
    The Board of Directors of the Portuguese American Leadership Council of the United States is the governing board of the organization as stipulated in Article IV of the "PALCUS Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws". Its function is to set policy for and to ensure the sound management of the organization.
    Directors of the Board serve without any personal compensation for their service. The Board strives to represent the diverse cross-section of the Portuguese-American community of the United States in regard to geography, gender and region of origin as well as area of expertise and experience. Directors are Charter Members in good standing of the organization.
    Chairman 
    Fernando Goncalves Rosa, CT.
    Deputy Director, Hartford Economic Development Corp. (HEDCo)
    PALCUS Member since 1995
    Executive Committee
    Vice-Chairman: 
    Marie R. Fraley, RI
    Interim Director, Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone Studies at RI College
    PALCUS Member since 2003
    Secretary: 
    Angela Costa Simões, CA
    Senior Manager, Corporate Public Relations, Autodesk, Inc.
    PALCUS Member since 1998
    Treasurer: 
    Manuel Geraldo, Esq., DC
    Robinson & Geraldo, Attorneys at Law
    PALCUS Member since 1992
    Assistant Treasurer: 
    Alda Petitti, C.P.A., MA
    Director, CBIZ Tofias & Principal, MHM Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. - Tofias New England Division
    PALCUS Chairman, 2004-2006
    PALCUS Member since 1994
    Board of Directors
    Odete Amarelo, Ph.D., MA
    Professor, Division of Humanities and Education, Bristol Community College
    PALCUS Member since 1996
    Onésimo T. Almeida, Ph.D., RI
    Professor of Portuguese and Brazilian Studies, Brown University
    PALCUS Member since 2007
    John Bento, CA
    Principal, MJB Designs, Architecture & Design
    PALCUS Chairman, 2007-2009
    PALCUS Member since 2005
    Cynthia M. Russo, Esq., NJ
    Attorney at Law, Specializing in Immigration Law
    PALCUS Internship Coordinator
    PALCUS Member since 2001
    José C. Sousa, DC
    Project Manager, Office of Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District of Columbia 
    Former PALCUS Intern 1998
    PALCUS Member since 2001
    Staff: 
    Elisabete Martins, Administrative Assistant
    PALCUS 14th Annual Leadership Award Gala
    PALCUS 14th Annual Leadership Award Gala will take place on October 23rd at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth Campus. It is the first time that the Gala will take place in Massachusetts and Dr. Carlos Cesar, president of the Regional Government of the Azores, is expected as a Special Guest. 
    Previously the Gala has taken place in Hartford, CT, San Jose, CA, Newark, NJ, New York, NY, Providence, RI and Washington, DC.
    Space is limited and Sponsorship opportunities are available. 
    The Gala Committee is composed of Alda Petitti, Odete Amarelo, Ph.D. Marie Fraley and Onesimo Almeida, Ph.D. If you would like to be a part of the Gala committee, or would like more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at palcus@palcus.org or call 202-466-4664.
    Contact Information
    Email: palcus@palcus.org
    Website: www.palcus.org
    Phone: 202-466-4664
    9255 Center St., Suite 404
    Manassas, VA 20110 
    Follow PALCUS on Facebook, YahooGroups and Twitter!

     

    LUSUS

    The Monthly Newsletter of PALCUS 

    April 2010

     

    In This Issue

    2010 Internship Program

    Business Mixers in California and other Activities

    Announcing the 2010 Board of Directors

    PALCUS Internship Program

     

     

     

    The PALCUS Internship Program was established in 1994 to provide Portuguese-American students with work experience in their field of interest. Using its connections with government, civil-society and business leaders, PALCUS helps these students find internships that will give them the experience needed for success in a future career. Since its inception, more than 130 internship opportunities have been provided to university students. 


    This program provides both undergraduate and graduate Portuguese-American students with the opportunity to obtain invaluable work and career experience in government, business, and international organizations throughout the United States and Portugal.
    Internships for 2009 were offered at embassies, consulate offices, U.S. senate and congressional offices, the PALCUS headquarters, large private companies, and other government agencies.


    Previous interns have been given positions in Washington D.C., and at the hometown offices of Congressmen such as Devin Nunes, Patrick Kennedy, Barney Frank, Brian Bilbray, Lincoln Chafee, Steny Hoyer and George Radonovich. Some have interned at Portuguese consulates in Newark, New York City, Providence and San Francisco. Others have interned at the Luso-American Development Foundation in Lisbon, as well as the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon. 


    Interns receive a stipend to help cover their living expenses. Some of the internships also include travel and housing expenses.
    We are currently accepting applications for the Summer of 2010. If you would like help in finding a specific internship throughout the year, please contact us at internships@palcus.org Please clickwww.palcus.org for the 2010 Internship Application. PALCUS Board Member, Attorney Cynthia Marques Russo, serves as the chair of the Internship Program.


    PALCUS Mixers in California and other Activities
    PALCUS recently collaborated with Portuguese consulting company, Business Leadership Consulting, and other Portuguese agencies, such as AICEP, to host a business mixer at the Autodesk Design Gallery in San Francisco, California. This event brought together Portuguese professionals in a wide range of industries including technology, science, engineering, architecture, law, energy, marketing, design, government and international business. This was the seventh event in a series of mixers PALCUS has hosted throughout the country in order to provide a venue for Portuguese professionals to network, share best practices and connect as a community.
    In addition, the PALCUS Board of Directors has been busy on many fronts. We assisted AICEP with the business development trip of Dr. Basilio Horta to the East / West Coast and many of the members assisted with planning meetings, seminars, etc. PALCUS chairman, Fernando Rosa, attended the closing of the event with meetings with the Consul General, the Ambassador and other dignitaries in Boston .


    PALCUS attended the Lecture/Reception of Dr. Rui Machette at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and the closing reception, given by the UMASS Chancellor. The event in honor of FLAD's outgoing chairman was attended by over 60 Portuguese-American professionals, including PALCUS' chairman.


    PALCUS attended the annual dinner of the Portuguese School in Hartford, CT.
    PALCUS participated in the meeting sponsored by the Conselho das Comunidades held in Newark, New Jersey.


    We also continue to provide commentary to the media about various issues affecting our community such as the Madeira Relief fund, Census 2010, ESTA information, Congressman Patrick Kennedy not running for re-election, and the appointment of the new Ambassador to Portugal Allan Katz. 

    If you have an event where you'd like PALCUS to get involved, please email us at palcus@palcus.orgor call 202-466-4664.


    PALCUS Mixers in California and other Activities
    PALCUS recently collaborated with Portuguese consulting company, Business Leadership Consulting, and other Portuguese agencies, such as AICEP, to host a business mixer at the Autodesk Design Gallery in San Francisco, California. This event brought together Portuguese professionals in a wide range of industries including technology, science, engineering, architecture, law, energy, marketing, design, government and international business. This was the seventh event in a series of mixers PALCUS has hosted throughout the country in order to provide a venue for Portuguese professionals to network, share best practices and connect as a community.


    In addition, the PALCUS Board of Directors has been busy on many fronts. We assisted AICEP with the business development trip of Dr. Basilio Horta to the East / West Coast and many of the members assisted with planning meetings, seminars, etc. PALCUS chairman, Fernando Rosa, attended the closing of the event with meetings with the Consul General, the Ambassador and other dignitaries in Boston .


    PALCUS attended the Lecture/Reception of Dr. Rui Machette at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and the closing reception, given by the UMASS Chancellor. The event in honor of FLAD's outgoing chairman was attended by over 60 Portuguese-American professionals, including PALCUS' chairman.


    PALCUS attended the annual dinner of the Portuguese School in Hartford, CT.
    PALCUS participated in the meeting sponsored by the Conselho das Comunidades held in Newark, New Jersey.
    We also continue to provide commentary to the media about various issues affecting our community such as the Madeira Relief fund, Census 2010, ESTA information, Congressman Patrick Kennedy not running for re-election, and the appointment of the new Ambassador to Portugal Allan Katz. 


    If you have an event where you'd like PALCUS to get involved, please email us at palcus@palcus.orgor call 202-466-4664.
    PALCUS Announces the 2010 Board of Directors
    The Board of Directors of the Portuguese American Leadership Council of the United States is the governing board of the organization as stipulated in Article IV of the "PALCUS Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws". Its function is to set policy for and to ensure the sound management of the organization.
    Directors of the Board serve without any personal compensation for their service. The Board strives to represent the diverse cross-section of the Portuguese-American community of the United States in regard to geography, gender and region of origin as well as area of expertise and experience. Directors are Charter Members in good standing of the organization.


    Chairman Fernando Goncalves Rosa, CT.Deputy Director, Hartford Economic Development Corp. (HEDCo)PALCUS Member since 1995
    Executive CommitteeVice-Chairman: Marie R. Fraley, RIInterim Director, Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone Studies at RI CollegePALCUS Member since 2003


    Secretary: Angela Costa Simões, CASenior Manager, Corporate Public Relations, Autodesk, Inc.PALCUS Member since 1998
    Treasurer: Manuel Geraldo, Esq., DCRobinson & Geraldo, Attorneys at LawPALCUS Member since 1992
    Assistant Treasurer: Alda Petitti, C.P.A., MADirector, CBIZ Tofias & Principal, MHM Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. - Tofias New England DivisionPALCUS Chairman, 2004-2006PALCUS Member since 1994
    Board of DirectorsOdete Amarelo, Ph.D., MAProfessor, Division of Humanities and Education, Bristol Community CollegePALCUS Member since 1996
    Onésimo T. Almeida, Ph.D., RIProfessor of Portuguese and Brazilian Studies, Brown UniversityPALCUS Member since 2007
    John Bento, CAPrincipal, MJB Designs, Architecture & DesignPALCUS Chairman, 2007-2009PALCUS Member since 2005
    Cynthia M. Russo, Esq., NJAttorney at Law, Specializing in Immigration LawPALCUS Internship CoordinatorPALCUS Member since 2001
    José C. Sousa, DCProject Manager, Office of Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District of Columbia Former PALCUS Intern 1998PALCUS Member since 2001


    Staff: Elisabete Martins, Administrative Assistant
    PALCUS 14th Annual Leadership Award Gala
    PALCUS 14th Annual Leadership Award Gala will take place on October 23rd at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth Campus. It is the first time that the Gala will take place in Massachusetts and Dr. Carlos Cesar, president of the Regional Government of the Azores, is expected as a Special Guest. 


    Previously the Gala has taken place in Hartford, CT, San Jose, CA, Newark, NJ, New York, NY, Providence, RI and Washington, DC.
    Space is limited and Sponsorship opportunities are available. 


    The Gala Committee is composed of Alda Petitti, Odete Amarelo, Ph.D. Marie Fraley and Onesimo Almeida, Ph.D. If you would like to be a part of the Gala committee, or would like more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at palcus@palcus.org or call 202-466-4664.


    Contact Information

    Email: palcus@palcus.org
    Website: www.palcus.org
    Phone: 202-466-4664
    9255 Center St., Suite 404
    Manassas, VA 20110 

    Follow PALCUS on Facebook, YahooGroups and Twitter!

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