Puerto Ricans will need new birth certificates

Puerto Ricans need a new birth certificates? February 1, 2010 Orlando Sentinel: Hispanic Affairs Blog If you were born in Puerto Rico, you may want to write this on your calendar. Starting July 1, 2010, Puerto Ricans born on the island will need to apply for new birth certificates for any official transactions requiring that document, such as requesting drivers licenses or getting new passports. The older birth certificates that have been issued in Puerto Rico will be invalidated as of that date, as the government moves to implement security measures to avoid identity theft and U.S. immigration fraud.  The birth certificates of Puerto Ricans are desirable to many from elsewhere in Latin America who seek to pass themselves off as Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens. Those birth certificates were selling for $5,000 to $10,000 and accounted for 40 percent of birth certificate fraud in the United States, said Puerto Rico Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock. In addition to the new documents, which will have security markings to prevent fraud, Puerto Rico now bans for anyone other than the person named in the certificate from keeping a copy of the original. “We had a bad habit through the decades that people had to give their original birth certificates in order to register for day care, for elementary school, for middle school, for high school or college, even to enter little league or sign up to a ballet class or register in summer camp, and as a consequence we had thousands of student records containing birth certificates that remain valid,” said McClintock. Many of those certificates were being stolen and sold in the black market, McClintock said. “This change will benefit Puerto Ricans; first, because we are taking steps to protect their identity and, second, because instead of getting 20 copies of your birth certificates at $5 each, now they will be able to obtain one and, if it’s well-cared for, it could be good to show for any of those transactions.” The changes were made, McClintock said, after the federal government approached island officials to tell them of growing fraud and identity theft with those documents. There had also been incidents of burglars breaking into island schools to steal birth certificates. After July 1, Puerto Ricans will still be able to apply for new birth certificates by mail and the cost will remain at $5 each.

Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of FloridaElizabeth Cuevas-Neunder,Founder- President/CEO

LOA-FLA Toy Drive / 3 kings

As the Latino Officers Association Florida, gears up for another successful toy drive ( 3 kings ) year. 
I ask you to please take the time to be a part of this blessed event.
 
The toy drive will commence at 11:30am at our staging area for roll call (muster) at:  
Buckingham Park.
9800 Buckingham Road
Fort Myers, FL33905

 
Once all assembled, we will head out in a convoy to the Church to deliver the toys at:
1691 pacific Ave.
North fort Myers                
 
If you are driving in and want to spend the night for the event: The LOA-FLA Lee County Chapter, has set up a special rate of $35.00 @ night plus tax at the:
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel (FL967)
10150 Metro Parkway , Fort Myers, FL, US, 33966 | Phone: (239) 938-0100    
I look forward in see you at the Toy drive ( helping bless those less fortunate ). I will be departing from Miami, at 0800 for those that need a ride or want to convoy to the location.
 
May the Lord, continue to bless you.
 
Alexander Martinez
President LOA-FLA
 
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Post Office Box 172138
Hialeah,Florida 33017-2138

 305.762.8031 hotline

 ”In God We Trust”

What happen to H.A.C.O

What ever happen to H.A.C.O / the Hispanic Association of Corrections Officers?.  Although many other groups claim to be the current H.A.C.O the truth is below:

Florida Non Profit
HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS INC.

Document Number N93000004507 FEI Number 650444305 Date Filed
10/06/1993
State FL Status INACTIVE Effective Date NONE
Last Event ADMIN DISSOLUTION FOR ANNUAL REPORT Event Date
Filed
10/04/2002 Event Effective Date NONE

Registered Agent

NEGRON, RAFAEL  
Name Changed: 03/31/2000
Address Changed: 05/17/2001

Officer/Director Detail
MARTINEZ, ALEXANDER PO BOX 171882  HIALEAH FL 33017 US D

NEGRON, RAFAEL PO BOX 171882  HIALEAH FL 33017  P
MESTRINELLI, JOHN PO BOX 171882  HIALEAH FL 33017  D
DELGADO, NELSON PO BOX 171882  HIALEAH FL 33017  D

Annual Reports
1999 03/06/1999
2000 03/31/2000
2001 05/17/2001

“For unto us a Child is born,
      Unto us a Son is given;
      And the government will be upon His shoulder.
      And His name will be called
      Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
      Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”.

 

LOA-FLA speaks out to Lake County Sheriff Borders but is he listening

Sheriff Borders:

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance and I hope that our organization can be of assistance to you, in especially when the Latino community needs your help most of all. First, I would like to give you some background about our organization and what we represent and how we can be of assistance to each other in building a bridge to foster better relations with the Latino community. I know this message comes to you with such short notice, however, I know with our assistance, you, your agency, and staff will turn a negative image into a positive one, not only for the Latino Community, but for the Lake County community as well. You can research our organization with the web address that I have included at the conclusion of this message.

About Us: The Latino Officers Association Florida (LOA-FLA) is an acknowledged fraternal and advocacy organization. The mission of the Latino Officers Association Florida is to create a coordinated network of support without limitations or boundaries. The LOA-FLA strives to create chapters in the wide array of law enforcement agencies and companies. The LOA-FLA strives to create affiliations with other organizations that provide representation and services equivalent to those offered by the LOA-FLA.

The mission of all LOA-FLA chapters is to promote tolerance toward and understanding of the Latino culture in all public and private agencies, especially in the law enforcement communities. The mission of the individual chapters is to create strong bonds between the Latino community and other law enforcement agencies. As an organization our goal is to ensure equal representation in hiring and promotional practices. We also strive to ensure that members work in an environment that is in compliance with all equal employment opportunity rules and regulations; an environment free of discrimination, hostility, retaliation, and sexual harassment.

The LOA-FLA represents members, both uniform and civilian, that are employed by law enforcement agencies on the city, state, and federal level. The LOA-FLA also represents non-law enforcement personal employed in both the private and public sectors.

There are no ethnic requirements for membership to LOA-FLA chapters. However, members must embrace the organization’s vision and be supportive of its goals. Please feel free to contact LOA-FLA Chairman Jose H Irizarry III for further information.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chairman Jose H Irizarry III, BA., MS
Latino Officers Association Florida
http://www.loafla.org
central@loafla.org
In God We Trust !

Happy Thanksgiving…

Greetings,

As this holiday season approaches us, I want to take this time to reflect on God’s gift to all of us. John 3:16 over 2,000 years ago was powerful and as of this day, it continues to be more powerful. As we reflect back during this year, many of our brothers and sisters that have put their life protecting our citizens, and given their life, It brings me memory and reminds my spirit, how Jesus gave his life to protect us and give us life internally. I pray that the BLESSING OF GOD will protect each one and your love ones. I pray that 2010 will be a year of great BLESSINGS to all LOA members.

 

In His Service,

Joe Rendon/ LOA Chaplain

 

What God says about halloween! wow

Mensaje de Halloween:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icrlc/2009/10/30/Mensaje-de-Halloween

Test all things; hold fast to what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.”
1 Thessalonians 5:21 – 22

Hallloween comes from the Pagen festival Samhain celebrated among the Celts of Ireland and Great Britain. Other countries, including America began this tradition in the ninetenth century. The word halloween means “all-hallow-even,” but it has been shortened to Halloween.

Halloween (also spelled Hallowe’en) is an annual holiday celebrated on October 31. It has roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Catholic holy day of All Saints. It is largely a secular celebration but some have expressed strong feelings about perceived religious overtones. The day is often associated with the colors black and orange, and is strongly associated with symbols like the jack-o’-lantern. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, wearing costumes and attending costume parties, ghost tours, bonfires, visiting haunted attractions, pranks, telling scary stories, and watching horror films.

How did the tradition of trick-or-treating begin?
There are several ancient practices that point to this tradition. One possibility is from the notion that ancient witches had to steal the materials needed for their festivals. The Druids may have believed that witches held this day to be special, something clearly true for modern witches.
The idea of trick-or-treating is further related to the ghosts of the dead in pagan, and even Catholic, history. For example, among the ancient Druids, “The ghosts that were thought to throng about the houses of the living were greeted with a banquet-laden table. At the end of the feast, masked and costumed villagers representing the souls of the dead paraded to the outskirts of town leading the ghosts away.”
As already noted, Halloween was thought to be a night when mischievous and evil spirits roamed freely. As in modern poltergeist lore, mischievous spirits could play tricks on the living—so it was advantageous to “hide” from them by wearing costumes. Masks and costumes were worn to either scare away the ghosts or to keep from being recognized by them:
In Ireland especially, people thought that ghosts and spirits roamed after dark on Halloween. They lit candles or lanterns to keep the spirits away, and if they had to go outside, they wore costumes and masks to frighten the spirits or to keep from being recognized by these unearthly beings.

 

Human and Animal Sacrifices
On Halloween, for thousands of years, druid priests have conducted diabolical worship ceremonies in which cats, horses, sheep, oxen, human beings and other offerings were rounded up, stuffed into wicca cages and burned to death. These human and animal sacrifices were apparently required to appease Samhain and keep the spirits from harming them.
Trick or Treat
To obtain these sacrifices, druid priests would go from house to house asking for fatted calves, black sheep and human beings. Those who gave were promised prosperity, and those who refused to give were threatened and cursed. This is the origin of “trick or treat.”
Jack-O-Lantern
The Jack-O-Lantern has its origin in the candle-lit pumpkin or skull, which served as a signal to mark those farms and homes that supported the druids’ religion, and thus were seeking the “treat” when the terror of Halloween began. The World Book Encyclopedia says: “The apparently harmless lighted pumpkin face of the Jack-O-Lantern is an ancient symbol of a damned soul”.

 

The Word of God:
 
“When you come into the land, which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominations of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord, and because of these abominations the Lord your God drives them out from before you. You shall be blameless before the Lord your God, for these nations which you will dispossess, listened to soothsayers and diviners; but as for you the Lord your God has not appointed such for you.” Deuteronomy 18:9 – 14
“… teach my people the difference between the holy and the unholy, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.”
Ezekiel 34:23
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you from being priests for Me; because you have forgotten the Law of your God, I will also forget your children.” Hosea 4:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go, then when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
“That whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone was hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depths of the sea. Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes!” Matthew 18: 6 – 7
“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9
“Therefore, let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the Armour of Light.” Romans 13:12
“You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the Lord’s Table and of the table of demons.” 1 Corinthians 10:21
“Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? What communion has light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Belial? For what part has a believer with an unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of God with idols?… Therefore, come out from among them and be separate says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean and I will receive you.” 2 Corinthians 6:14 – 17
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather expose them.” Ephesians 5:11
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8
“Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the Faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies and hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron.” 1 Timothy 4:1 – 2
“Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”James 4:7
“Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. James 1:27

“Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God.” 3 John 11

 

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Post Office Box 172138
Hialeah,Florida 33017-2138

 

305.762.8031 hotline

 

“In God We Trust”

LOA-FLA news, update and dues information.

Greetings to all, the following is a reminder to our LOA-FLA members and friends on up coming events and open enrollment of membership.

The LOA-FLA, is assisting in a humbling cause for children with Autism on Nov 07, 2009. The LOA-FLA will walk for Autism and receive contributions for the event. Become a voice for those Children that can’t speak up. If you would like to become a support e-mail us at vp1@loafla.org or if you just want to contribute financially visit our web-site:

http://www.walknowforautism.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=304562&lis=1&kntae304562=DE9C24257BE144BBAE5ABDF45C9A73A9&supId=273669992

On Nov 14, 2009 the Central region of the LOA-FLA is having a luncheon for a small donation of less than $20.00 a person at Rolando’s Cuban Restuarant at 870 Semoran Blvd, Caselberry Fl 32707. Enjoy an afternoon with our brothers and sister in the Greater Orlando area.  

Jan 10, 2010, the Lee County Chapter will kickoff the three king festival for needy kids by giving away over 500 toys. For more information on the toy drive and to become a volunteer visit us at: http://www.loafla.org/toy_drive

Lastly Feb 20,2010 in AltamonteEastmonte Civic Center 830 Magnolia Drive Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 we will have our annual meeting all members are welcome.

 

The LOA-FLA has also kick off  new social networks to keep you the members and our friends informed on our progress. Come join us at:

http://twitter.com/LOAFLA

http://www.facebook.com/LOAFLA

http://www.linkedin.com/in/loafl

http://www.myspace.com/loafla

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/loafla

http://www.blogtv.com/People/LOA-FLA

http://loafla.shutterfly.com/

http://loafla.wordpress.com/

http://loafla.ning.com/

As you see we are keeping busy. Thanks to the grace of God we continue to growth. With your help we can reach bigger objectives.

The LOA-FLA as open enrollment to renew or active a new membership. Open enrollment is from October 01 to January 31, 2010.

Following  January 31, 2010 we will charge a penalty amount for those active members that did not renew in the time frame.

Don’t wait to the last minute, show you commitment to the LOA-FLA membership. http://www.loafla.org/membership

Membership renewals and new memberships may be sent to

LOA-FLA

Post Office Box 172138

Hialeah, Fl 33017.

May the Lord continue to bless you..

Alexander Martinez

President LOA-FLA

LOA-FLA

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