Dear GI Forum Members, Did Juan Garcia Not "Cut & Run" One Time Already? WATT Did Juan Do For The GI Forum & Archives? Bail Out? Quit?

Around October 18, 2005 when Juan Garcia was “recently appointed to the board of the National Archives and Historical Foundation of the American GI Forum” he made commitments to the Public as well as the American GI Forum (AGIF) and the Hector P Garcia Familia (according to the CCCT Article Written By Neil Falgoust):

“If this initial review raises the possibility of any suspicious activity, at least one newly appointed board member said he would push for a more thorough audit.”

"There are real substantive questions about the financial history of the organization," said Juan Garcia III, who was recently appointed to the board of the National Archives and Historical Foundation of the American GI Forum. The accountant hired by the foundation, Adelfino Palacios, is Hector Garcia's former personal accountant and has previously handled the foundation's finances.

Juan Garcia III said “he hopes the financial review will rebuild trust in the beleaguered foundation”. He said, “the results of the review would be made public”.

"It's difficult to ask people to support us with resources if they don't have the confidence," he said.

Did Juan Garcia keep his commitments?

Did Juan Garcia keep his word?

Juan Garcia said, "There are real substantive questions about the financial history of the organization."

Were any of the “Real Substantive Questions About The Financial History Of The Organization” answered?

Juan Garcia said, “the results of the review (by Adelfino Palacios) would be made public”.

Have “the results of the review (by Adelfino Palacios) been made public”?

Juan Garcia said, “He hopes the financial review (by Adelfino Palacios) will rebuild trust in the beleaguered foundation”.

Has the financial review “rebuilt trust in the beleaguered foundation”?

Juan Garcia said, "It's difficult to ask people to support us with resources if they don't have the confidence.”

The next thing Juan Garcia does is Bail Out, he quit, give up or WATT ever synonym Juan uses; he didn’t have the wherewithal or the balls to stick it out and fight to rebuild the beleaguered foundation?

Did suddenly, he discover he was going to have to work for it? IMO, Juan was appointed to the National Archives and Historical Foundation of the American GI Forum in the hopes to generate Political Status? Is that is why he was there? Why does he not tout this endeavor as community service / ties to the community? Did he intend to use the AMERICAN GI FORUM as a stepping-stone? Now, does he intend to use the HD #32 State Representative Position as a stepping-stone to Washington DC or is that just “talk about the future”?

Friday, August 11, 2006

GI Forum Archives won't open their books for audit

Local attorney Juan Garcia III resigned as a board member of the nonprofit National Archives and Historical Foundation of the American GI Forum on Thursday, citing a lack of oversight for the organization's finances.



Garcia made his decision after board Chairman Amador Garcia refused an audit of the foundation's finances.

Is that WATT Juan Garcia will do when the Lege refuses to answer “Real Substantive Questions”?

Quit?

Is that WATT Juan Garcia did when Gene Seaman refused to answer “Real Substantive Questions”?

Give up?

Now after fulfilling none of these commitments,

Is it difficult for Juan Garcia “to ask people to support him with resources”?

There are no excuses for Juan Garcia except one,

YOU CAN’T TRUST HIM.

"The Johnny Canales Show" was for Tejano Music Like Ed Sullivan was for Pop Music. Let us not forget who gave YOU the Chance Tejano Musica.

Johnny Canales
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Johnny Canales is a former Tejano musician, and was host of the popular show titled "The Johnny Canales Show" which showcased up-and-coming bands from Mexico and the United States, including La Mafia, Selena, Mazz, Intocable, and Jennifer Pena. It aired on Televisa in Mexico and Univision in the United States from the mid-1980s until 1996. In 1997 he made the transition to The Telemundo Networks. The show only lasted 3 seasons on Telemundo. In 2002 Johnny Canales reached an agreement to bring the show back to its original home The Televisa Networks, and to start touring again doing shows in the Southwest part of The United States and Mexico. In 2005 the show was taken off the air, leading to an outcry by the Hispanic community for the loss of the show.


November 13, 2006

Dear Commander Morales:

This letter is to revisit the resolutions ratified at the American GI Forum of the United States National Conference (2006). Specifically, the Johnny Canales Resolution:

#10. Resolution to direct that the American GI Forum of the United States enter into a dialog with NBC Universal and Telemundo representatives on behalf of the Hispanic community to ensure that more diversity is provided at all levels of the entertainment field, which includes programming reflective of the entire community, including the retention of long-time Hispanic entertainment personalities and other employees facing layoffs as a result of the acquisition of Telemundo television by NBC Universal. Of particular concern is the pending actions against long-time Hispanic personality, Tejano music icon, and veteran, Mr. Johnny Canales, and other mostly Hispanic Telemundo television employees.

Resolution #10 passed and the Resolutions Committee recommended adoption. There was much discussion including recommendations to petition sister civil rights and other Hispanic organizations into joining the AGIF in support of this petition and if necessary; directing the boycotting of Telemundo and NBC Universal Television and the products they endorse. The Resolution was brought to a vote and the membership approved the resolution and directed the executive board to take action to make the intent of this important resolution known to the appropriate offices or individuals. (This resolution was submitted by National Civil Rights Director Joe A. Ortiz of Texas). (Secretary’s recommendations – For National Commander to direct Civil Rights director to determine what local NBC/Telemundo affiliate community relations area officer can be contacted to establish issues dialog.

With this being reiterated, and as Telemundo has remained indifferent to our concerns, we must follow through on our commitments written in the above resolution. There should be no compromise. Financial considerations have no place usurping our steadfastness as a unified civil rights organization. So the question is, will we honor our commitment and follow through or will we allow our written resolutions to be ignored and our influence as the Veteran's Civil Rights Champion to endure such disrespect. Will we stand idle or will we mobilize? Remember Coors, we won that battle and we will win this one as well. Additionally we have the support of the Hispanic Congressional Caucus.
This letter can be found at
http://agif.blogspot.com/2006/10/dear-telemundo-nbc-agif-cmdr-tony.html

Respectfully,
Joe A Ortiz
National Civil Rights Director
American GI Forum

South Texas people are not going to tolerate the wrong committed against Mr. Canales

RE: Johnny Canales Resolution Adherence

AGIF Commander Tony Morales

Dear Commander Morales,

Subject: Telemundo / NBC / GE Negotiations

At our 2006 AGIF-US National Conference held in Overland Park, Kansas, we unanimously ratified a resolution (Johnny Canales Resolution) outlining specific wrongs, hurtful and discriminatory transgressions (committed by NBC / Telemundo / GE) to Mr. Canales and the loss (of the Johnny Canales Show) to the South Texas Community. The resolution requested the AGIF-US support Johnny Canales and his case with Telemundo / NBC / GE. The resolution stated, should Telemundo / NBC / GE not agree to the terms we presented to them in Miami, Florida; numerous boycotts throughout the United States were to be conducted. The proposed boycotts were with the intent to send an influential message to the media giant Telemundo / NBC / General Electric. South Texas people are not going to tolerate the wrong committed against Mr. Canales. It is a wrong committed against a whole South Texas. The Johnny Canales Resolution passed unanimously. Now that Telemundo / NBC / General Electric have chosen not to agree to the terms we presented to them in Miami, Florida; we must proceed with what the resolution called for should no agreement be honored (should Telemundo / NBC / GE not agree to the terms).

We must now conduct our Nation wide boycott.

The AGIF-US has always been a big advocate defending the rights of individuals whom have been discriminated against. The AGIF-US has always been the voice speaking out for those individuals unable to speak for themselves. Now today, the AGIF-US must continue to demand Mr. Canales’ and South Texas’ rights are protected.

From the genesis, the AGIF National Civil Rights Director and lead representative in advocacy of Mr. Canales and the South Texas Community; has been in communication with Telemundo / NBC networks. Both network entities have informed us of unsanctioned communications (circumventing contact) regarding Mr. Johnny Canales / “Johnny Canales Show” negotiations. For several years, as the National Civil Rights Director of the American GI Forum (AGIF-US) Joe A Ortiz has worked under multiple National Commanders, this is the first time a National Commander inserts (forces) himself into negotiations of a case being overseen by the AGIF-US National Civil Rights Director. Not only is this action undermining and usurping. With all due respect to Commander Morales, one must question and challenge his involvement / capacity in the aforementioned unsanctioned negotiations (circumventing contact). Mr. Victor Cabral said, "he would not communicate with Mr. Ortiz because the negotiations were being handled between Mr. Tony Morales and himself.
What has the intervention / involvement (of Commander Tony Morales) produced?
Is the outcome within the resolve of the Johnny Canales Resolution?
Was the “Johnny Canales Resolution” adhered to?
With regard to Mr. Canales’ livelihood, that of his family and the loss (of the Johnny Canales Show) to the South Texas Community; is this the brand of JUSTICE the American GI Forum (under Commander Tony Morales) demands?
For future reference and to prevent division within our ranks, please direct all circumventing contact back to the original AGIF spokesperson. This practice is not only proper it is honorable.

In the decorum and spirit of the National Conference and the resolutions, to wit, it is mandated the Johnny Canales Resolution be adhered to. As the AGIF National Civil Rights Director, it is Joe A Ortiz' duty to uphold the dignity, respect and unanimous ratification of the American GI Forum resolutions and in so doing preserve the honor and integrity (our WORD) of our hierarchical structure.

Respectfully,

Jaime Kenedeno
Kenedeno & Associates

National Hispanic Congressional Caucus