Soccer

Migrant Justice and a series of local sponsors host the final match in a regional soccer tournament played by teams of migrant farmworkers from around New England. The event is held at Leddy Park in Burlington, VT.

For more information visit MigrantJustice.net.

From Gary DeCarolis:

Hemant holds degrees from the University of Vermont, Tribhuvan University, and University of North Bengal. He has worked in education as an Education Counselor and Assistant Principal. He is a current board member of the Community Health Centers of Burlington and is serving as president of Druk International Shito-Ryu Karate Do Association. He has been awarded the Susan Brody Hasazi Doctoral Dissertation Award, the Outstanding Community Partner Award “CELO Award,” the Quality Leader Award, World Council for Total Quality Excellence in Education, and is a Leadership Training Graduate of Vermont Leadership Institute.

Hemant is a former refugee from Bhutan, and has a family of 5 – him, his spouse, and three boys. His eldest son is now a senior at UVM and the two other boys are in elementary school in the Burlington School District. Hemant's hobbies include photography, hiking, and skiing starting soon. Sports include karate and soccer.

From Migrant Justice:

Viaje a Maine: La comunidad se va a Maine! Banda, es hora de llegar hasta la casa de Hannafords y presionar hasta que firme LCD. Salimos el día 28 y salir temprano de Burlington, pasaremos a Montpellier y en White River Junction, avisa si vas para apartar asiento en el bus. Invitamos a toda la comunidad lechera de Vermont a apartar su día, apartar los planes y asistir este evento, nuestra participación hace la diferencia.

Torneo de futbol: Estaremos hablando del torneo, la importancia de celebrar los triunfos que tenemos como comunidad. Para este show, estaremos sorteando los equipos y dejando todo claro con la tabla.

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Trip to maine: We discuss our coming trip to Maine to continue to build pressure around Hannaford supermarket. We share stories and info on the day of the event, the importance of showing up, and what you can do to stay connected or participate.

Soccer Tournament: We talk about the soccer tournament coming up on Saturday! In part of today's show we select and match teams and invite everyone to join for the biggest soccer tournament in Vermont!

Migrant Justice and a series of local sponsors host the final match in a regional soccer tournament played by teams of migrant farmworkers from around New England. The event is held at Tree Farm Soccer Complex in Essex Junction, VT.

For more information visit MigrantJustice.net.