MECHA Club
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan
(Chicano Student Movement of Aztlan)
Preface
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztln (M.E.Ch.A) hereby establishes the following principles based on our knowledge, ideas and opinions to enhance the progress of M.E.Ch.A. In order to have an understanding of M.E.Ch.A., we bring forth this document to guide Mechistas in their principles, values and conduct
What is MEChA?
MEChA is a nationwide organization. The chapter at Chemeketa Community College in Salem founded in 2001, is just one of the many in the state of Oregon, Mictlampa Ciuhatlampa region, but we retain the right to determine or own course of action under the general goals and objectives of the liberation of La raza (i.e Chican/Hispanic/Mexican/Latin). MEChA stands for Movimiento Estudiantil Chican de Aztlan.
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan. MOVIMIENTO was chosen
in recognition that we are much more than an organization, more
than just a network, much more than a coalition: we are MOVEMENT
aim is self determination (deciding for ourselves, controlling our
destiny); whose ideas and actions cannot be stopped until that aim
is accomplished. ESTUDIANTIL is appropriate because, as students,
we realize that we are only part of a much larger movement of people
that includes farm workers, packing house workers, factory workers,
professionals, and others who are fighting for equality in their
own struggles. ESTUDIANTIL was also chosen because our main fight
is for educational rights. CHICANO is our identity. It rejected
the old notion that we were merely a minority group that was a part
of the Anglo American melting pot. It is a symbol of resistance
as well as a symbol of unity amongst Latinos, Mexicanos, Hispanos
and Tejanos, and has come to represent the struggles and fight all
Latino people. It is a demand for self identity, and at the same
time, an assertion of the pride we have for our unique history and
culture. It is the clearest expression of national consciousness,
as well as the loudest demand for self-determination that we could
express.
Chicana/o refers to ones attitude, political ideals, and way of
life; therefore, we welcome all to our organization that champion
our similar goals and beliefs. Being a member of M.E.Ch.A. is not
limited to a classification of color, race, ethnicity, religion,
gender, sexual orientation or ability. It means giving back to our
community and neighborhoods. It means giving more opportunity to
our children than what we had. It means never forgetting where we
came from.
Community Service
- Chicanito Tour
- Fundraising Dances
- 5 de Mayo
- Dia de los Muertos
- Thanksgiving Basket/Dinner
- Supporting Dream Act
- M.E.Ch.A Nationals AT Oregon State University (os)
- Rally March for Civil Rights
- Supporting the Salem Bilingual Program
- Scholarships
- To advocate higher education
- Help middle school at Eugene Cesar Chavez
- Working with high school with Mckay and North
- Working with middle school
- Houck middle school
- Lamp middle school
Contact information
Leo Rasca Hidalgo (Club Advisor)
Phone: 503.581.0832
Email: LeoR@lifedirections.org
or cccmecha@yahoo.com
Updated October 2006 by the College Advancement Department.