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2019 Newsletters
2019 PALCUS Index National Survey
Special Edition: Congressional Reception 2019
Make Portuguese Count in 2020 Census
Opportunities in Education - Special Edition
2018 Newsletters
Congratulations to Elected Officials
National Conference Special Edition
2018 DOP and Dignitary Visit Event Info
PALCUS Scholarship Announcement
Deadline Extended: PALCUS Internship Announcement
PALCUS Internship Announcement
2017 Newsletters
Happy Thanksgiving and Thank you
Special Announcement - PALCUS Index 2017 Results
PALITICUS Press Release
PALCUS Index available in Portuguese
PALCUS Launches National Community Survey
Day of Portugal Celebrations 2017
Special Edition: Open Letter to Community
Special Edition: Nationality Law
New Board Members Announcement
March 2017: Save the Date 2017 Gala
PALCUS Announces New Leadership
2016 Newsletters
Support The Victims of the Fires in Madeira
Call For Nominations: 2016 PALCUS Leadership Awards
You're Invited! PALCUS Mixer & Tuna Academica Performance
Angela's List Special Edition: Portugal Wins the 2016 Euro Cup
April 2016 Issue
2015 Newsletters
2015 Leadership Awards Gala a Success!
Attend PALCUS Leadership Awards Gala
2015 PALCUS National Scholarships: Application Process is Open!
LUSUS Special Edition: PALCUS Co-Hosts the Third Meeting of Portuguese-American Elected Officials
White House Recognizes Portugal Day
Invitation: PALCUS Business Networking Mixer
Special Edition: Lajes Air Base Update
Scholarships, Internships and Portugal Study Abroad Programs
2014 Newsletters
18th Annual Leadership Awards Gala Special Report
PALCUS 2014 Scholarship Winners
PALCUS Scholarship Application Re-Opened
PALCUS Dia de Portugal Greetings, 2014
Save the Date! PALCUS 2014 Gala
Nominations for the 2014 PALCUS Leadership Awards Are Now Open (Members Only Edition)
2013 Newsletters
Special Edition: Lajes Air Base Update
Members Only Newsletter: 2013 Members Meeting Notice
PALCUS 2013 Thanksgiving Message
Announcing the PALCUS 2013 Gala Program of Activities
2013 Gala Program: Portuguese American Politicians Forum and Book Presentation
Gala Weekend Program: San Diego Tour and Lunch
Announcing Results of the National Survey: Should Portuguese Be Considered Hispanic?
INVITATION, PALCUS Annual Leadership Awards Gala
Portuguese-American Wine and Cheese Tasting, Scholarship Fundraiser
Announcing the PALCUS 17th Annual Leadership Awards Gala
News Alert! Congressmen appeal to Kerry to maintain visa services in Ponta Delgada
PALCUS Message for Dia de Portugal 2013
PALCUS Support for Lajes Air Force Base
Announcing PALCUS Scholarship Deadline Extension
National Survey: Hispanic Label for Portuguese
Invite: Book Launch, "THE DABNEYS - A Bostonian Family in the Azores (1806-1871)"
NEWS ALERT: Obama Brings Luso-American, David Simas, Into White House
SPECIAL NEWS ALERT: Devin Nunes and Lajes USAFB
Announcing the PALCUS Networking Event and Webinars
2012 Newsletters
PALCUS Launches "For Your Information (FYI)" Webinar Series
PALCUS Sets Goal to Raise $10,000 for Scholarship Fund
Thanksgiving Day wishes from PALCUS
2012 Election Results Advisory
PALCUS 16th Annual Gala Special Report
PALCUS Announces 2012 Leadership Award Honorees
UPDATE: PALCUS Announces Annual Scholarship Program
PALCUS Announces Annual Scholarship Program
Save the Date! PALCUS 16th Annual Leadership Awards Gala
PALCUS Partners with Multi-Way to Provide Student Exchange Opportunities
Luis M. Matos is sworn as Associate Justice of the RI Superior Court
Luis M. Matos confirmed as Justice of the RI Superior Court
Whitehouse Attended Ambassador of Portugal's Dinner
PALCUS Supports Luis M. Matos for RI Superior Court Justice
Special Invitation: PALCUS and GSI Host Global Innovation Business Mixer
Special Invitation: Portugal to New York: Unplugged
PALCUS Launches Portuguese-American Gateway
Traveling Exhibit on Azorean Shore Whalers
Special Notice: Embassy of Portugal and Consular Relations
Special Notice: U.S. Consulate in Ponta Delgada
2011 Newsletters
Special Notice: PALCUS Letter to Secretary Clinton
Special Holiday Message from PALCUS
December Newsletter
Special Notice: Senators Reed and Whitehouse Letter to Secretary Clinton
Special Notice: PRESIDENT CAVACO SILVA’S VISIT TO THE U.S.
Special Notice: President Cavaco Silva to Preside Over PALCUS Gala
Special Notice: Sen. Daniel Akaka Joins Friends
Special Notice: Sen. Scott Brown Joins Friends
Special Notice: Carlucci vs. Kissinger
September 2011 Newsletter
July 2011 Newsletter
Special Notice: Special Day of Portugal Edition
Special Notice: Open Letter to Governor Tim Pawlenty
Special Notice: PALCUS Launches New Website
Special Notice: Portugal Day Message from House of Reps
Special Notice: Senator Toomey is co-chair of Friends of Portugal
Special Notice: Portugal Day Message from Sec. Clinton
Special Notice: 29th U.S.-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission
Special Notice: DAY OF PORTUGAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Special Notice: Congressman David N. Cicilline joins Portuguese American Caucus
May 2011 Newsletter
Special Notice: New Requirement for U.S. Birth Certificates
Special Notice: 10thConference on European Union, Portuguese, and American Law
Special Notice: Passing of PALCUS Director, Larry Mendes
Special Notice: Community Calendar
Special Notice: Business Mixers in DC and SF
Special Notice: PAPS Conference
April 2011 Newsletter
March 2011 Newsletter
Special Notice: Community Activities
January 2011 Newsletter
PALCUS Internships Notification
2010 Newsletters
December Holiday Message
August 2010 Newsletter
June 2010 Newsletter
April 2010 Newsletter
Special Notice - Mesage from new Ambassador to Portugal
February 2010 Newsletter
2009 and 2008 Newsletters
2009 PALCUS Internship
Holiday Shopping and Networking Event
PALCUS October 2008 Newsletter
2008 Annual PALCUS Leadership Awards Gala
July 2008 PALCUS Membership Renewals
PALCUS Membership Renewals
2008 Gala Save the Date