Newsletter March 13, 2008

Hey RAZA!

Hope you have all had a great week getting through midterms and papers Spring break is only a week away, so we hope you handle these last few days well before a great vacation! Come join us this Friday in Mather small dhall at 6PM for Mesa to join your RAZA familia before leaving school for break! Celebrate your finished thesis, enjoy our company while you take a break from last minute edits, or just stop by to have a meal with us! Hope to see you all there! Our weekly updates are below!
Buena suerte with coming exams!

-RAZA Board

1. Dias de Nuestra Cultura by Concilio: Motorcyle Diaries Screening
2. Fresa y Chocolate Screening
3. LU Wine and Cheese Social
4. Fuerza Party
5. ECCSF Registration
6. Homenaje Nominations
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1. Dias de Nuestra Cultura by Concilio: Motorcyle Diaries Screening
Thursday, March. 13, 8PM
Like Che Guevara? Hate him? Get a glimpse of the awakening social consciousness that turned him into a political and pop icon.

Concilio Latino presents a screening of:

THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES
Fong Auditorium
Thursday (3/13) @ 8pm

Based on a true life story, the film traces the origins of a revolutionary spirit as Ernesto "Che" Guevara and Alberto Granado embark on an exciting road trip across Latin America.

Popcorn & refreshments will be served!

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2. Fresa y Chocolate Screening

Join CAUSA and Fuerza Latina for the screening of:
Fresa y Chocolate

(Strawberry and Chocolate)

Friday, March 14th at 6PM in Fong Auditorium in Boylston Hall

Widely regarded as one of the best films to come out of Cuba in recent decades, this Oscar-nominated movie by director Toms Gutirrez Alea tells the story of Diego, a cultivated, homosexual and skeptical young man that is enamored with a young heterosexual communist full of prejudices and doctrinarian ideas. First comes the clash of two opposite worldviews; then follows fascination and understanding. An effective mix of humor and disarming reality, Fresa y Chocolate paints an accurate, bittersweet picture of Cuban society in the late '80s and early '90s, but it is above all the story of a great friendship that overcomes incomprehension and intolerance.

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3. LU Wine and Cheese Social

Latinas Unidas cordially invites all Latinas to its second social event of the semester...

We're bringing everyone together, by popular demand, with wine and cheese!

That's right. Free wine. Come one, come all, to pregame, to eat some delicious cheeses and enjoy an evening with great conversation and company.

Friday, March 14th, 8-9:30PM

20 Dewolfe 28 (closest to the river)

Please RSVP here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=9105702731#wall_posts
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4. Fuerza Party!

Look out for more details soon! Scheduled for Saturday night, February 15th!

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5. ECCSF Registration

Did you miss the early registration deadline? Want to spend time with other Chicanos outside of Harvard?

Register now for the:
East Coast Chicano Student Forum (ECCSF)
April 4-6, Princeton University

Theme: "[D]iscuss the importance of media and artistic endeavors for the Chicano/Latino experience in the United States."

Late registration deadline: March 30th
Don't worry about the registration fee! Pay at the conference!

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7. Homenaje Nominations

Nominate a Senior for the 4th Annual Homenaje Latino Celebration

May 2, 2008

Do you know a senior that changed your Harvard experience? Does the name
of a senior come up every time you think about Latinos at Harvard?
CLICK BELOW AND NOMINATE YOUR THREE FAVORITE SENIORS TODAY!!!!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=KHveKdRMJm4dloCJ3CbXDQ_3d_3d

Make sure you explain why you believe they deserve to be recognized at
Homenaje Latino as your comments will be used directly in selecting the honorees.

Remember, you don't have to be a Latino/a to nominate someone or to be nominated.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this year's
Homenaje Latino feel free to e-mail me at ljimenez@fas.harvard.edu or Vanessa Hernandez, the Honoree Chair at vhernand@fas.harvard.edu

Newsletter February 28, 2008

Hello RAZA!!!

We hope everyone has been staying warm and dry this week, what with allthe snow/rain and all-around wintery weather! The week is almost over, sodon't forget to come over to Mather small dining room Friday at 6pm forMESA, as usual! :D And in case you've missed the emails, here's some campus news that you all might be interested in. :D

I - LU, SAWC, ABWH, AAWA EVENT
II- CULTURAL RHYTHMS/ FOOD FESTIVAL
III- CINCO DE MAYO AT THE PUB: MENU REQUESTS FROM HUDS
IV- ECCSF @PRINCETON EARLY DEADLINE APPROACHING

I- LU, SAWC, ABWH, AAWA EVENT
Come spice up your night with the Ladies of AAWA, ABHW, LU, and SAWC!

Presenting the first annual...

Women of Color Collaboration
A Celebration of the Women of Color Community on Campus
Thursday February, 28, 2008 6-8pm
Ticknor Lounge, Boylston Hall

Here is your chance to get to know more women on campus!

Join us for networking and a FREE meal with lots of delicious food!

II- CULTURAL RHYTHMS/FOOD FESTIVAL- RAZA will also be participating in the Food Festival this year!!
The legendary jazz pianist and composer . . .

HERBIE HANCOCK!

winner of the 2008 Grammy for Best Album of the Year, 12 Grammys and 5
MTV Awards

rock it -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7dAxvj2mlU&feature=related
2008 grammy award winning album --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y8kZeJRvjM
watermelon man --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjJaH40rArU&feature=related
canteloupe island --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqwmDNPegnM&feature=related

The Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations
presents . . .

The 23rd Annual
CULTURAL RHYTHMS!
Saturday, March 1st, 2008
GROUPS INCLUDE: Mariachi, Irish Dancers, Asian American Dance Troupe, Expressions, South Asian Dance Company, Candela Salsa, Kuumba, American Music, Pan-African Dance and Music Ensemble, Wushu, Ballet Folklorico, Harvard Breakers, HIIDT, Bhangra, Recklez, Indian Classical, 2011 Steppers, Korean Drum Troupe, Italian, Philippine Forum, Bulgarian, Candela Hip-Hop, KeyChange, C-Sharp, Peruvian Dance Troupe, Vietnamese Dance Troupe, Gumboots, Spoken Word

Reception - 11:30am - Free - Kirkland JCR
with Herbie Hancock!

Show I - 3pm - $12 - Sanders Theater
featuring Herbie Hancock and performances from numerous cultural groups!

Food Festival - 5:30pm - Science Center
delicious food from all over the world!!

Show II - 8pm - $5 - Sanders Theater

hosted by Lumumba Seegars '09 and Kristina Dominguez '10 with free
giveaways, a dance-off, and group performances!

~ Tickets on Sale Now at the Harvard Box Office ~~~

ABOUT THE DAY:

Cultural Rhythms is a cultural show and food festival that celebrates Harvard's rich cultural and ethnic diversity by showcasing the talents of over 30 student organizations. In addition to the performances by student dance and musical groups, the students and faculty of the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations nominate an outstanding artist to be honored at the show as Artist of the Year. This year's Artist of the Year will be announced in late February. Past artists have included: Will Smith, Salma Hayek, Matt Damon and Queen Latifah! Over 2,000 students, faculty and members of the Boston community attend this day-long celebration. The Harvard Foundation donates proceeds from the shows to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

III- CINCO DE MAYO AT THE PUB: MENU REQUESTS FROM HUDS

Cinco de Mayo will be a an awesome event this year, co-sponsored by the Cambridge Queens Head. Food will be catered by HUDS, and we would love to hear any requests/suggestions for food that goes along with the tradition of the holiday. You all remember Fieston and the amazing spread they had, if there is anything in particular/similar to that that you would like to see, let us know! Churros, arroz con leche, flan, sopes, frijoles, you name it!

Send your requests to dcrobles@fas.harvard.edu

IV- ECCSF @PRINCETON EARLY DEADLINE APPROACHING

The next ECCSF is April 4-6 at Princeton University, after Spring Break. The early deadline for registration is MARCH 10th. If you register early, the registration fee is lower. Registering early makes lodging and transportation details so much easier to arrange (not only for the Chicano Caucus of Princeton, but for RAZA as well). Seniors, this is your final opportunity to attend the ECCSF, so please go! Also, after writing that thesis, you know all you want to do is to let go. Why not at another school and with other amazing people?

For more information or to obtain a registration form, email ECCSF Rep
Diego Renteria at drenter@fas.harvard.edu.

Newsletter February 21, 2008

Hey RAZA!

We hope you've enjoyed the week so far and are ready for another round of MESA and a momentous weekend. For those who missed, we had a great turnout with our Dip into Politics discussion. Thanks again to Carlos Diaz for providing insightful commentary and Eli for providing her world-famous dip. This week, we'll be back to our regular MESA format in preparation for...(drum roll) RAZA's first dining hall party!!!* Make sure to attend and party for the cause (more details below). And, of course, read on for the other great events happening within the Latino community at Harvard.
See you soon!

--The RAZA Board

*At least, in the last four years.

I. MESA Friday
II. FIASCO: A Tabasco Flood Benefit (Be there!!)
III. Fast-A-Thon
IV. Cultural Rhythms and Food Festival
V. ENCUENTROS Freshmen Study Break
VI. INROADS Presentation
VII. MLT Application

I.What: MESA!!!
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Mather Small Dining Room

II.Harvard-Radcliffe RAZA and the Woodbridge International Society proudly bring you...
- - - FIASCO: A TABASCO FLOOD BENEFIT - - -
Featuring the World-Famous DJ Illogic!

PARTY TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE!

Proceeds from the dance go to the relief fund for the flooding disaster in Tabasco, Mexico!

Where: Adams Dining Hall
When: Saturday, February 23rd 10pm - 2am
$5 from a board member, $8 at the box office and at the door

Tickets should be SEFed ASAP!

A little about the Tabasco, Mexico Flooding: * One of the worst natural disasters in the history of Mexico. * 800,000 people have been forced to leave their homes, with some 300,000 people thought to be trapped in their homes. * All crops have been destroyed, livestock have been killed, and most of the state's business sectors have been affected.   *Help support Tabasco at FIASCO - because like the hot sauce, this party's gonna be on FIRE!!!

Contact: dcrobles@fas.harvard.edu or laurala@fas.harvard.edu

III.fast-a-thon2008
Register on www.HISFastathon.org to take part in Fastathon 2008, a world hunger charity drive that almost 700 Harvard students have already signed up for. For every meal on Thursday, February 28 that you do not swipe for at a Harvard dining hall, HUDS will make a donation on your behalf to go to Save the Children's Hunger and Malnutrition Program. At the end of the day, a catered dinner will be provided at Mather Dining Hall, 5:15PM. With the cosponsorship of 28 campus organizations, Fast-a-thon 2008 seek  to surpass its previous record of 700 participants in 2004 in an effort to help in our own way to alleviate hunger and starvation in parts of the world that have seen some of the worst humanitarian crises in history.  Please consider registering at: www.HISFastathon.org and join us in our effort to go hungry so those less fortunate will not have to. This event is one of many that are part of the annual Islam Awareness Week, starting Feb 22nd through the 29th. Please be sure to check out the other events at www.HarvardIslamicSociety.org. Fast-a-thon2008 is headed by the Harvard Islamic Society and in partnership with: Asian American Association, Asian-American Christian Fellowship, Association of Black Harvard Women, Baha'i Association, Black Men's Forum  Black Students Association, Catholic Students Association, Christian Impact, Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children, Fuerza Latina, Harvard African Students Association, Harvard College Democrats, Harvard College Student Advocates for Human Rights, Harvard Darfur Action Group, Harvard Dharma, Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations, Harvard Hillel, Harvard-Radcliffe Chinese Students Association, Harvard-Radcliffe Christian Fellowship. Harvard Vietnamese Association, Interfaith Council, International Relations Council, Irish-American Society, La Organizacon de Puertorequeos en Harvard (La O), RAZA, Society of Arab Students, South Asian Association and Woodbridge Society
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IV. The Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations
presents . . .

The 23rd Annual
CULTURAL RHYTHMS!
Saturday, March 1st, 2008

Reception - 11:30am - Free - Kirkland JCR
with yet-to-be-announced 2008 Artist of the Year

Show I - 3pm - $12 - Sanders Theater
featuring the Artist of the Year and performances from numerous cultural
groups

Show II - 8pm - $5 - Sanders Theater
hosted by Lumumba Seegars '09 and Kristina Dominguez '10 with free
giveaways, a dance-off, and group performances

~ Tickets on Sale Now at the Harvard Box Office ~~~

ABOUT THE DAY:

Cultural Rhythms is a cultural show and food festival that celebrates Harvard's rich cultural and ethnic diversity by showcasing the talents of over 30 student organizations. In addition to the performances by student dance and musical groups, the students and faculty of the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations nominate an outstanding artist to be honored at the show as Artist of the Year. This year's Artist of the Year will be announced in late February. Past artists have included: Will Smith, Salma Hayek, Matt Damon and Queen Latifah! Over 2,000 students, faculty and members of the Boston community attend this day-long celebration. The Harvard Foundation donates proceeds from the shows to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

****RAZA will have a table at the Food Festival after the first show. Make sure to buy a ticket and stop by for some Mexican treats!!****

V. FUERZA Latina, CAUSA, La O and RAZA invite you to...
ENCUENTROS...
The Freshmen Latino Mixer
Free food, Music, and some Freshmen Latino love. What more could you want?

Tuesday, February 26th
TICKNOR LOUNGE
8:30-10:00

*Even if it's just for a few minutes take a break from studying and come by to show your fellow Freshmen Latinos some amor!! Don't be shy, you know you want to!! All are welcome!!!!!

Because you haven't met us all...

VI. AN INROADS representative will be visiting Harvard next Wednesday, February 27th at 6 PM to give a short presentation about the program to Harvard Latino students! Everyone is encouraged to attend because INROADS is a great program and you can all benefit from learning more about it! Pizza and drinks will be provided! Location TBA!

VII. The next deadline for MLT (Management Leadership for Tomorrow) is February 29th. MLT is a year-long career preparation program for sophomores from minority backgrounds that matches you with an individual coach who helps you prepare for your internship and career search. Through monthly coach calls and assignments, MLTMLT partner firms (including Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs) to introduce participants to various firms and fields that they might be interested in as well as focusing on building professional skill sets (for example, through mock interviews and networking
exercises). Know, also, that this program is not limited to those only interested in finance, i-banking, or consulting. MLT really does a good job of helping you tailor the program to fit your particular interests.

Feel free to check out the website for more information or ask current MLT participants for more info (Miguel Ceron, Christina Anderson, Bianca Caban, Salvador Maldonado, Keny Zurita, and many others!). Keep in mind that this program is completely free to you.

Newsletter February 15, 2008

Hey RAZA!

We hope you've had a great week and are surviving the crazy weather we've been having lately. If you've made it through the snow and rain, you're one step close to surviving the semester. But, as always, we'll be having our weekly MESA to help you get a break from all the hard work. Tonight's MESA will be a special political discussion (details below). See you all there!

--The RAZA Board

I. A Dip into Politics Discussion at MESA
II. Fiasco: A Tabasco Flood Benefit
III. Shayar, Poesia, and Poetry: A Night of Multilingual Lyrics
IV. Calling for Newsletter Items

I. The Board of Harvard-Radcliffe RAZA cordially invites you to our
first ever Dip into Politics A Political Discussion Featuring Dunster House resident-tutor Carlos Diaz and Eli's world-famous chips & dip

What does President Calderon's visit mean for Mexicans and
Mexican-Americans at Harvard and in the U.S.? What will be the role of
Latinos in the upcoming presidential election? Which candidate best
represents issues that are important to us? Come find answers to these questions and many more!!
Friday, February 15
Mather Small Dining Hall 6 pm
(during your regularly scheduled Mesa)

II. Join Harvard-Radcliffe RAZA and the Woodbridge Society in raising
funds and awareness of Mexico's biggest natural disaster in the
century.....
FIASCO: A TABASCO FLOOD BENEFIT
PARTY TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE! Proceeds go to the relief fund for the
flooding disaster in Tabasco, Mexico!

Where: Adams Dining Hall
When: Saturday, February 23rd 10pm - 2am
$5 before, $7 night of

A little about the Tabasco, Mexico Flooding: One of the worst natural disasters in the history of Mexico. 800,000 people have been forced to leave their homes, with some 300,000 people thought to be trapped in their homes. All crops have been destroyed, livestock have been killed, and most of the state's business sectors have been affected.
*Help support Tabasco at FIASCO - because like the sauce, this party's
gonna be on FIRE!!!

Contact: dcrobles@fas.harvard.edu or laurala@fas.harvard.edu

III. What happens when you blend South Asian rhythms with Latin beats?
SAA invites you to find out this Friday at: Shayar, Poesia, and Poetry: A Night of Multilingual Lyrics Fuerza Latina and South Asian Association's first ever Poetry Night will feature a poetry and spoken word read in multiple languages as well as an open mic for students to share their own poetry in their language. Along with great poetry and spoken word, there will be plenty of food, drinks and music from both regions. Definitely stop by! Any SAA members who can read poetry in any South Asian languages, or who can share their own pieces in English, should email Amrapali at amaitra@fas.harvard.edu to perform! We also welcome individual or small group musical acts. We hope that many of you can participate.
When: Friday, February 15th, 8-10PM
Where: Adams LCR
FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

*To perform/participate: please email Amrapali at amaitra@fas.harvard.edu

IV. If you would like anything to be announced over the RAZA newsletter,
please email abenitez@fas.harvard.edu or dcrobles@fas.harvard.edu.
Newsletters will be released weekly over the RAZA before Friday.

Newsletter February 7, 2008

Hey RAZA!

We hope that you've all gotten comfortable with your classes and are ready
to join us again for MESA. This will be the first official MESA with the
new board (finally), so please join us in ringing in the new semester
before the stress kicks in (well...more stress). We'll be sure to have an
especially good time, as we start off the first of many special MESA's
with (drumroll, please): KARAOKE! So, come prepared with your favorite ballad or corrido (or whatever elseyou want to sing). But, make sure to email the open list with the songs you want so that we can be prepared for your performances. See you Friday!

--The RAZA Board


UPDATES:
1. Felipe Calderon coming to the IOP!
2. KARAOKE MESA THIS FRIDAY!
3. Fuerza Party - Friday Night!

1. Felipe Calderon (the current president of Mexico) will be coming to the IOP next Monday, February 11th, at 6:30 PM. If you lotteried for a ticket and would like to sit in the RAZA-designated area, email dcrobles@fas.harvard.edu.

2. Please come out to the FIRST MESA OF THE SEMESTER to see your familia and enjoy some KARAOKE! Whether or not you like to sing, it'll be tons of fun! If there is a particular song you want to sing, request it by emailing over the RAZA-open list (Raza-open@lists.hcs.harvard.edu). See you in the MATHER SMALL DINING HALL at 6:00 PM, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH! Bring your friends!

3. Fuerza is having its FIRST PARTY OF THE SEMESTER this Friday night in Cabot D-41 from 10pm to 2am -- take your friends! If you have any updates that you would like to have included in the RAZA weekly newsletter, please send them to dcrobles@fas.harvard.edu or abenitez@fas.harvard.edu.

Thanks!

Newsletter December 11, 2007

Hey RAZA!

Hope you are all having a great week getting ready for the holidays!
You're only a few days away from seeing your familia again! Hang in there
with those last few problem sets, papers, projects, and sections! You will
feel great knowing you can relax at home after working really hard!

Good luck this week!

Here are some updates about events coming up!

1. Posadas
2. Gift Exchange
3. LMC's Naughty Navidad
4. UMRP/HFAI Recruiting
5. Donating to Tabasco Flood Relief
 

-The RAZA Board




1.POSADAS this Friday!
The annual Posadas will start in Dunster JCR and end in Lowell JCR this
year!The Posadas begin with Mesa in the Dunster JCR at 6:00 p.m. After dinner we will meet outside of Dunster to start our walk to visit different
housemasters and sing Christmas carols to them! We will make our way to the Lowell JCRby 7:00 p.m., where we will get together to play games, eat Mexican candy andpan dulce, and trade gifts (if you signed up for secret santa)! Homenaje will be selling homemade atole in the Lowell JCR as well,
so take a couple bucks to enjoy some!

2.If you signed up for the gift exchange, don't forget to take your gift
($15 limit) with you to Mesa on Friday! If you do not want to carry it with
you during the Posada caroling, you can leave it with a RAZA board member. He or she will make sure your gift is taken to the Lowell JCR.

3.The Latino Men's Collective presents Naughty Navidad! COME PARTY HARD WITH THE LATINO MEN'S COLLECTIVEAS WE ENJOY THE HOTTEST SELECTION OF REGGAETON AND HIP-HOP YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS...BECAUSE THE GRINCH DOESN'T WANT TO BE
THE ONLY NAUGHTY PERSON IN TOWN
When: 10:00 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2007
Where: Currier Treehouse
Cover: FREE
Check out the Facebook group:
http://harvard.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6714648731&ref=mf

4. Harvard Financial Aid Initiative Recruiting
If you missed the deadline for UMRP recruiting but still want the
opportunity to visit schools in your area to share information about Harvard, consider recruiting for HFAI! Want to go home for FREE over Intersession?
Want to reach out to students in your area high schools? Then recruit for HFAI !! The Harvard Financial Aid Initiative will be coordinating recruitment
trips over Intersession and applications are NOW AVAILABLE! Student recruiters plan trips to their area high schools and give presentations
about Harvard, the application process and speak about Admissions and
Financial Aid. If you're interested in becoming a student recruiter, fill out the attached application and submit it no later than Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 by 11:59 PM.

After you submit your application, you will be contacted for an interview. These will take place Friday December 14th, Monday December 17th, and Tuesday December 18th.
Questions? Feel free to contact any of the HFAI Student Coordinators below:

Jocelyn Eastman Felix Koskey
jeastman@fas fkoskey@fas

Benito Nishizawa- Rodriguez Joanna Marquina
kybnish@fas marquina@fas

5. HUMA encourages students to donate money to the Tabasco Flood Relief Fund. You can donate to the Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/news/in/profiles/Intl_profile_MexicanFloods.html
OR find other options to donate here: http://www.sre.gob.mx/csocial/contenido/comunicados/2007/nov/cp_301.html

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
HARVARD UNIVERISTY MEXICAN ASSOCIATION
HUMA
WWW.HUMA.ORG.MX
huma0708@gmail.com

Newsletter New Board

 
RAZA,

It is my pleasure to announce the 2007-2008 RAZA Board! On behalf of the 06-07 board, I would like to thank all of RAZA for giving us the opportunity to serve you. From the crazy room parties to the very beautiful and momentous 35th Anniversary, it was a pleasure and an honor to share the last year with you. You are truly the most amazing group of people. Please join me in congratulating the new board; we expect great things and are sooooooo proud of you all!!!

RAZA Board 2007-2008!!!
President: Diana Robles
Vice President: Andrew Benitez
Treasurer: Nick Lopez
Secretary: Eliana Murillo
Community Liaison/ PR: Robert Granados
Financial Commissioner: Cecilia Venegas
Social Chair: Karla Reyes
Political Chair: Laura de la Garza
Historian: Vannesa Hernandez
Webmaster: Marvin Urzua
SAC Rep: Ana Karen Garcia
ECCSF Rep: Diego Renteria

Infinite amounts of love,
RAZA Board 06-07