We hope you're 2015 is off to a great start.  Continuing in our tradition to advocate for self-care for our members and partners we've pasted some tips to help you restore the balance to your work/home life.  We greatly appreciate the work that all of you do to bring structural change in the lives of youth. Just remember you can't do this work without taking care of yourself first.  Wishing you all a very healthy, productive, and happy 2015! 

We would like to congratulate all of our 2014 Key Actor Award winners.  The following people are winners of this year's awards:

1.      Visionary -  Actively inspires “upriver ideas

Joaquin Gutierrez – Altamed WINNER

2.      Strategist - Translates ideas into workable objectives and strategies

James Moran- LA LGBT Center WINNER

3.      Actor -  Completes planned/unplanned action steps

Samuel Gonzalez- St. John’s Well Child and Family WINNER 

4.      Facilitator - Promotes open and effective dialogue

Percival Pandy-LA LGBT Center   WINNER          

5.      Content Expert - Provides expertise on particular issues

Paulina Zamudio-Division of HIV/STD Programs WINNER 2 YEARS IN A ROW

6.      Sustainer - Acquires funding and/or resources to sustain coalition activities

Shane Jenkins-Magic Johnson Foundation WINNER 2 YEARS IN A ROW

7.      Broker - Negotiates and arranges the exchange of information or resources among

Jamellah Terrell –Behavioral Health Services  WINNER  

8.      Mobilizer - Gets others directly involved in coalition activities

    John Thompson –CHLA  WINNER  


9.      Organizer/Manager - Orchestrates coalition or subcommittee logistics

Percival Pandy – LA LGBT Center WINNER

10.       Spokesperson - Effectively represents and speaks on behalf of the coalition

Dale Madison-LA LGBT Center WINNER

Greetings C2PLA Members and Supporters,

Please join us Friday, December 5, 2014 from 9am to 4pm for our 7th annual C2PLA Holiday Retreat.  This year’s theme is “C2PLA Then and Now.”

Your C2PLA Co-chairs and members of the Sustainability Subcommittee are planning an exciting day of fun, laughter, and team building as we work to develop our strategic plan for 2015.  

We will also use this day to celebrate the successes of both the coalition and the individuals who contribute much of their time and effort to keep our work sustainable. A big highlight of the retreat is the presentation of our Key Actor Awards.  These winners are chosen by YOU.   Please don’t forget to vote.  It takes less than two minutes of your time.    You can vote by visiting www.tinyurl.com/keyactornominees as often as you like between now and November 30th.  Please note, all votes are completely anonymous. 

 Additionally, if you are a newer member of the coalition, or are interested in inviting a potential new member, this would be a great opportunity for people to gain a better understanding of the inner workings of the coalition.  It’s also a great place to network and share what your agency is doing as there are over 40 agencies represented within the coalition.   This will be the last large gathering of coalition members until February 27, 2015.

Immediately following the retreat your co-chairs are hosting an optional post retreat “happy hour” at Blue Cow Kitchen http://www.bluecowkitchen.com/   

You can RSVP for the retreat by visiting www.tinyurl.com/c2plaholidayretreat no later than Tuesday December 2nd.

If you  have additional questions about the retreat or would like to help with planning please reply to this email with your name and phone number.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

We know that more than 1.1 million people in our country are living with HIV, but one in five don't even know they are positive.  We also know that the CDC has recommended all Americans between the ages of 13-64 get tested for HIV as part of their routine health care.  Early diagnosis and treatment greatly improves health, extends life and helps prevent the spread of HIV. This Pride month in addition to celebrating the contributions of LGBT people, take part in National Youth HIV Testing Day on June 27th.