DC 37 committees are responding to the challenges of a more participatory union by offering more programs and involving more members than ever before. To get involved with union committees, call Program Director Frances M. Curtis at (212) 815-1502.

DC 37 Housing Conference
The DC 37 Housing Committee and Chase Bank are sponsoring a Housing Conference on Saturday, June 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at DC 37 headquarters, 125 Barclay Street, NYC, in Room 1. Information will be presented in English and Spanish. Panelists will discuss the conference theme, “Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis in the 21st Century.” Affordable housing advocates and officials from federal, state, and city housing agencies will explain their agencies’ roles in resolving New York City’s urgent housing crisis. For additional information, contact Barry Jamison at (212) 815-7554 or Carmen Burgess at (212) 815-1502.

Learn more about investing
District Council 37 will soon be offering an innovative educational program designed to help members reach their financial goals, learn more about investing and develop greater confidence in their financial future. The program has been developed in cooperation with Vanguard, a firm with over 50 years experience in investment advisory services.

The Financial and Investment Services Educational Program — FISEP — will be launched in September. Next month, PEP will include a registration coupon with questions that will help Vanguard and the union customize the seminars and workshops to best meet members’ needs. A large turnout is expected, but space will be limited, so please complete the coupon you will see in the next issue of PEP and return it promptly.

Real to Reel LAGIC
“LAGIC Speaks,” a documentary about the Lesbian and Gay Issues Committee by co-chair and Local 1549 member Cheryl Minor premiered March 15 at DC 37 headquarters. Pictured are (l. to r.): Deb Spicciatie, Ms. Minor, Nat Keitt, Renee Boyd, Carmen Otero and Delores Henry.

Upcoming activities and events

On Friday, June 1, LAGIC will kick off Gay Pride Month in DC 37’s lobby, and members will celebrate gay pride with a series of events scheduled for each Friday throughout June. LAGIC will march under the labor banner with thousands of New Yorkers June 24 at the Gay Pride Parade. For more information, please call Cheryl Minor or Nat Keitt at (212) 815-7575.

The Latino Heritage Committee will celebrate Puerto Rican pride at the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade down Fifth Avenue on Sunday, June 10. Union members and their families are invited to march in the parade with the Latino Heritage Committee. For additional information, please look for flyers or contact Committee Chair Magda DeJesus at (212) 815-1219 or Vice Chair José Sierra at (212) 815-1011.

The Housing Committee will hold its Annual Housing Conference, which is co-sponsored by the Chase Residential Lending Unit, Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference will include workshops, guest speakers and a mortgage seminar. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Committee Chair Barry Jamison at (212) 815-7554 or Frances M. Curtis at (212) 815-1502.