Leadership Training History

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Our history of LDHHAMDC was founded in 2005 by a small group of founders/leaders (Franklin, Elvia and Leticia) and activist who believed that there are many energetic, talented Latino Deaf people who wanted to achieve a better life and education. The group went to Albuquerque, NM during the summer of 2005, and was trained by National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NCH-DHH) leaders. Co-Founders, Franklin, Elvia and Leticia established an organization in DC, which is affiliated with the NCHDHH. "The addition of a young, talented, bright person to our organization was a direct benefit.” -Roberta Rieck, Legal Action of Wisconsin.
Timeline of LDHHAMDC

2014
  • Nov.07 - 8th Annual Deaf Indoor Soccer Tournament at Jessup, MD.
  • Oct.18 - General Meeting VIII, at TBA, Gallaudet University.
  • Aug.10 - Fiesta de Parrillada por 9th Anniversary de LDHH at Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD.
  • Jul.19 - General Meeting VII, at TBA, Gallaudet University.
  • Jul.04 - LDHHAMDC celebrates Independence Day, at Kensington, MD.
  • Apr.19 - General Meeting VI, at SAC 1010, Gallaudet University.
  • Jan.25 - General Meeting V and Workshop "Chican@ word@ people in barrio", at SAC 1010, Gallaudet University.

2013
  • Dec.07 - Fiesta Navideña VIII at SLCC Atrium, Gallaudet University. 
  • Nov.08 - 7th Annual Deaf Indoor Soccer Tournament at Jessup, MD.
  • Sep.21 - General Meeting IV at SAC 1210, Gallaudet University.
  • Aug.10 - 8th Anniversary LDHH Picnic Party at Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD.
  • Jun.08 - General Meeting III and Workshop "The Deaf Experience in Gangs" at SAC 1210, Gallaudet University.
  • Apr.20 - LDHH and Purple 3 at SAC 1210, Gallaudet University.
  • Apr.13 - General Meeting II and Workshop "Deaf President Now" at SAC 1010, Gallaudet University.
  • Jan.26 - Executive Board 2013-2015 Term:
    •                Danilo Torres, President (Colombia)
                   Martin Rivas Plata, Vice President (Peru)
                   Sofia Siliezar, Secretary (Guatemala)
                   Andrew Robertson, Treasurer (USA)
                   Rosa Portillo, Member at Large (El Salvador)
                   Jacqueline Trinidad, Member at Large (USA)
  • Jan.26 - General Meeting I at SAC 1010, Gallaudet University.

2012
  • 6th Annual Deaf Indoor Soccer Tournament at Jessup, MD
  • Holiday Party VII at Silver Spring, MD.

2011
  • General Meeting I at Gallaudet University.
  • Executive Board 2011-2013 Term:
    •  Felipe Ramos, President (Mexico)
     Norma Moran, Secretary (El Salvador)
     Andrew Robertson, Treasurer (USA)
     Maribel Robertson, Member at Large (Puerto Rico)
  • 6th LDHH Anniversary at Greenbrier State Park, Boonsboro, MD
  • Duck Pin Bowling, VA.
  • 5th Annual Deaf Indoor Soccer Tournament at Jessup, MD.
  • Holiday Party VI.

2010
  • 5th LDHH Anniversary at Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont, MD
  • 4th Annual Deaf Indoor Soccer Tournament at Jessup, MD.
  • Holiday Party V.

2009
  • General Meeting I at Gallaudet University.
  • General Meeting II at Gallaudet University.
  • 4th LDHH Anniversary at Camp, West Virginia.
  • General Meeting III at Gallaudet University.
  • 3rd Annual Deaf Indoor Soccer Tournament at Jessup, MD.
  • Happy Thanksgiving at the Franklin C. Torres Residence, Washington, DC.
  • Holiday Party IV.

2008
  • General Meeting I & Introduction to SERVRS at Gallaudet University.
  • Executive Board 2008-2010 Term:
    •  Franklin Torres, President (Peru)
     Wally Barretto, Vice President (Canada)
     Rosa Portillo, Secretary (El Salvador)
     Norma Moran, Treasurer (El Salvador)
     Leticia Arellano, Member at Large (Mexico)
  • General Meeting II & Evite Workshop at Gallaudet University.
  • Unityfest Celebration at Gallaudet University.
  • Cook Out at the KDES Pavilion at Gallaudet University.
  • General Meeting III at Gallaudet University.
  • 3rd LDHH Anniversary at Martin King Pool, Silver Spring, MD.
  • Fiesta Banquet
  • 2nd Annual Deaf Indoor Soccer Tournament at Jessup, MD.
  • Holiday Party III.

2007
  • General Meeting & DSL vs. Cable Workshop.
  • Valentine Day at Gallaudet University.
  • Summer Picnic.
  • 2nd LDHH Anniversary at Saint Point State Park. Annapolis, MD.
  • General Meeting II & Special Speaker Dr. Angle Ramos.
  • The NCHDHH "SER" Conference hosted by LDHH at Gallaudet University.
  • 1st Annual Deaf Indoor Soccer Tournament at Jessup, MD.
  • Holiday Party II.

2006
  • General Meeting I at Gallaudet University, SAC 1010.
  • International Deaf Soccer Tournament at Gallaudet University.
  • 1st LDHH Anniversary at the Eduardo Torres Residence. Virginia Beach, VA.
  • General Meeting II at Gallaudet University.
  • Holiday Party I.

2005
  • First Gathering at the Barretto-Guillermo Residence, MD.
  • Executive Board 2005-2008 Term:
    •  Franklin Torres, Co-Founder & President (Peru)
     Elvia Guillermo, Co-Founder & Vice President (Mexico)
     Leticia Arellano, Co-Founder & Secretary (Mexico)
     Victor Minaya, Treasurer (Dominican Republic)
     Sibila Muñoz, Member at Large (Chile)
  • Second Gathering at restaurant, MD.
  • Thanksgiving Dinner at the Franklin C. Torres Residence, Herndon, VA.