Campbell's Evan Low sworn in as youngest Asian-American, openly gay mayor in the country

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Campbell's Evan Low sworn in as youngest Asian-American, openly gay mayor in the country

By Chris Vongsarath

Campbell Reporter

Posted: 12/02/2009 12:59:51 PM PST

Updated: 12/02/2009 01:49:01 PM PST

Courtesy Evan Low. Pictured is Evan Low, candidate for Campbell city council.

The Campbell Council Chamber wasn't big enough to hold a gathering of family and friends wanting to catch a glimpse of history as one of their own was about to take the mayor's seat.

In a standing-room only chamber with people pouring out the doors, a gallery of news cameras zeroed in on Evan Low when the Campbell City Council on Tuesday made him the youngest Asian-American and openly-gay mayor in the country.

As soon as the 4-0 decision passed, with Low abstaining, a crowd filled with plenty of family members and local and state political heavy hitters erupted in cheers and applause. Dozens of them, some with gifts and flowers in hand, remained after the meeting to take photos of and with the new mayor as he sat behind his new mayoral name plate.

In his opening statements, Low, 26, acknowledged the many family members present and local and state dignitaries, including Assemblyman Paul Fong, whom Low serves as an aide. Low said it is "truly an honor" to be the city's next mayor, before outlining his mission as city's figurehead.

Despite the challenges for government, from federal to local levels, Low encouraged the city not to waver in making important decisions, particularly in the fields of technology and sustainability. He also encouraged the city to support local business and young entrepreneurs.

"In the face of these tough economic times, we know that we must adjust," Low said. "But fiscal responsibility does not mean that we stop investing in our city. It just means that we must keep a very watchful eye."

Additionally, Low pledged for more accessibility and transparency in government. He pushed for city proceedings to be broadcast online and said he would build formal and informal relationships with the community to "foster a greatest sense of partnership and civic engagement that will lead to a better Campbell."

Low added that he believes a good government is one of, for, and by the people. "This means you, the people of Campbell, must be seen and heard," he said.

Low's latest achievement adds to an already impressive young political career that includes Santa Clara County Supervisor Liz Kniss awarding him the Asian American Hero Award and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom proclaiming June 5, 2006, as "Evan Low Day" in the city and county of San Francisco. Low also continues to make his mark in the Campbell community, following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Art Low, a former Campbell Chamber of Commerce President and the 1994 Citizen of the Year.

Throughout the evening, the young mayor sparked several laughs from the crowd, including a would-be joke at the expense of now Vice Mayor Jason Baker, who is an attorney.

"I had a lawyer joke here, but it was suggested to me that it would not be a good idea for the mayor to alienate all the lawyers and the judges in this room here today," Low quipped.

Baker, who was unanimously chosen to serve as vice mayor, takes the seat next to the mayor on the council. A former civic improvement commissioner, Baker is in his first term on the council after being elected in November 2008.

"I am genuinely honored and humbled to be entrusted with this responsibility. It is a particular honor to be selected by this group up here," Baker said, after acknowledging his family.

"Each member is a pillar of the community." Low, who received his associate's degree from DeAnza College and his bachelor's in political science from San Jose State University, replaced three-time mayor Jane Kennedy in the council rotation. Kennedy will serve the last year of her final term on the council in 2010. Low also graduated from the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

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Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 5:56 am
Subject: RE: Nguyen - first Vietnamese American woman - Confirmed as Federal Judge in Central District

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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Nguyen Confirmed as Federal Judge in Central District

By KENNETH OFGANG, Staff Writer

The U.S. Senate yesterday confirmed the nomination of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jacqueline H. Nguyen to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Nguyen, 44, was the first Vietnamese American woman to serve on the California bench. She will be the first federal judge in California appointed by President Obama, and the first Vietnamese American to serve as an Article III federal judge.

Senators confirmed Nguyen by a vote of 97-0 shortly after noon EST. Sen. Dianne Feinstein recommended her appointment to the president earlier this year, and she received a unanimous “Well Qualified” rating from the American Bar Association and was approved in a voice vote of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Nguyen, who sits in Alhambra, did not return a MetNews phone call.

Feinstein, whose office provided a copy of her floor remarks, told her colleagues that the jurist “is a tested judge with a track record of success as both a judge and a federal prosecutor” and was highly recommended by the bipartisan committee the senator uses to screen judicial applicants.

She noted the difficult path that Nguyen had traveled since coming to the United States as a child.

Nguyen was born in Dalat, South Vietnam, the daughter of a South Vietnamese Army major who worked closely with U.S. intelligence officers. The family fled after the fall of the government in 1975, and lived for several months in an Army tent at Camp Pendleton.

After leaving Vietnam and Camp Pendleton, Nguyen grew up in Los Angeles and La Crescenta and graduated from Occidental College in Highland Park in 1987, several years after Obama attended the school. She earned her law degree from UCLA.

Feinstein noted:

“Judge Nguyen’s parents worked two and three jobs at a time in Los Angeles, and Judge Nguyen and her siblings worked side-by-side with them—cleaning a dental office, peeling and cutting apples for a pie company, and finally managing the donut shop that their parents bought and owned.

“In her application to my selection committee, she explained that looking back on these experiences, she realizes now that they were difficult. She wrote, ‘But I nevertheless feel incredibly fortunate because those early years gave me invaluable life lessons that have shaped who I am today.’”

Nguyen was named to the Superior Court by then-Gov. Gray Davis in August 2002, prior to which she was an assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District.

Nguyen has been a member of a number of Asian American bar groups, including the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Orange County, the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association, the Korean American Bar Association and the Japanese American Bar Association. She helped found and was president of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association.

She was also a board member of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles.

Nguyen began her legal career in 1991 as a litigation associate with the law firm of Musick, Peeler & Garrett. She moved to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in 1995 and served in the Public Corruption and Government Fraud Section. Her job included overseeing Department of Defense fraud prosecutions.

She later served as a deputy chief of the General Crimes Section, where she was responsible for training and supervising new federal prosecutors in the Central District.

Nguyen, who is married to Assistant U.S. Attorney Pio Kim, will fill a seat that has been vacant since Nora Manella was named to this district’s Court of Appeal in 2006.

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#2977

From: WinnieVHTang@...
Date: Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:23 am
Subject: RE: APAICS Announces 2010 Summer Internship Program

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Florida Chinese Federation, OCA-South Florida Chapter, United Chinese Association of Florida, Miss Florida Asia, are proud partners with the 2010 Census.

The census will be mailed or delivered to over 130 million households in less than a year, but it’s never too early to start letting people in your community know about it!

Census Day is April 1, 2010.

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APAICS

Asian Pacific American Institute for

Congressional Studies

1001 Connecticut Ave, NW., Suite 530

Washington, D.C. 20036

Tel: (202) 296-9200 Fax: (202) 296-9236

Email:

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www.apaics.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE:

Contact: RGMoy 202/296-9200

APAICS ANNOUNCES 2010 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Washington, D.C. – The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) will be accepting applications for its 2010 undergraduate Summer Internship Program starting in December. The application form is available at www.apaics.org and must be submitted by January 31, 2010. There will be no extensions.

Each year, APAICS selects undergraduate students for a first-hand learning experience in American politics and policy making. Interns work in congressional offices, federal agencies, or non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C. Past interns were placed in the congressional offices of Majority Whip James Clyburn and Joseph Sestak, Jr., The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Civil Rights in The Department of Agriculture, and The American Bar Association. Through a series of seminars, interns learn about national Asian Pacific American (APA) advocacy organizations and network with peers from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Last summer, the 90 interns in the Tri-Caucus Organizations (APAICS, CBCF, CHCI) participated in a joint youth summit focused on coalition building and the impact of the 2010 U.S. Census.

The APAICS Summer Internship Program encourages the political and civic involvement of young Asian Pacific Americans, fosters their interest in careers in politics and public policy, and develops their leadership skills.

APAICS Interim Executive Director Ruby G. Moy said that the 2010 Summer Interns will receive a stipend and start their program from June 7 to July 31, 2010. The interns are selected from across the country and reflect the ethnic diversity of the Asian Pacific American community. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public service and Asian Pacific American affairs.

Only undergraduates and those graduating in the Spring of 2010 are eligible. Applications can be downloaded from the APAICS’ website (apaics.org) or email apaics@... for more information.

About APAICS:

APAICS was founded in 1994 and is a national 501 (c) (3) non-profit, non-partisan, educational organization based in Washington, D.C., that seeks to build a politically empowered Asian Pacific American (APA) community, to fill the political pipeline for APAs to enter and advance into elected office, and to be a resource to Congress about the APA community.

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#2976

From: WinnieVHTang@...
Date: Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:10 am
Subject: Fwd: UCLA: The State of Chinese America: A Community Forum - Press Release and Program

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State of Chinese America Program (English).pdf

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From: Don T. Nakanishi <dtn@...>
To: dtn@...
Sent: Wed, Nov 25, 2009 10:40 am
Subject: UCLA: The State of Chinese America: A Community Forum Press Release and Program

November 25, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE STATE OF CHINESE AMERICA: A COMMUNITY FORUM

WHEN: December 12, 2009, Saturday 12:00-3:30PM

WHERE: Monterey Park City Hall Council Chambers

320 West Newmark Avenue

Monterey Park, CA 91754

CONTACT: Andrew Jung: email to ajung1@... or Russell Leong: email to rleong@... or call (310) 825.2974 RSVP at aascrsvp@... to receive a print copy of the "UCLA U.S.-China Media Brief" at the registration table. The first hundred, who register, will receive a guaranteed copy.

UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the Chinese American Studies Endowment invite the Los Angeles community to join and participate in an exciting first-ever community roundtable in Monterey Park, which brings together academic and community leaders to discuss "The State of Chinese America." The event is part of the 40th anniversary celebration of the Asian American Studies Center and the other three ethnic studies research centers at UCLA.

UCLA Asian American Studies Center, together with the Chinese American Studies Endowment, present this program which brings together individuals in politics, education, and the law to discuss how we, as Asian Americans, participate in a global society.

Our speakers will help to address the "issues of the day" including civil rights and the law, Chinese American political organizing and participation, and the future role of Chinese Americans and U.S.-China relations.

Speakers will include: Gilbert Hom & Suellen Cheng, the Chinese American Studies Endowment; Stewart Kwoh, co-founder and president of the Asian Pacific America Legal Center; Dr. L. Ling-chi Wang, professor emeritus at UC Berkeley; Rep. Mike Eng, representative of the 49th District; Dr. Tritia Toyota, adjunct assistant professor at UCLA; and Dr. David Yoo, professor at Claremont -McKenna College.

Welcome to Our Community Roundtable!

- How can Chinese Americans fully participate - politically and socially - in today's society?

- Can Chinese Americans make a difference in future U.S-China relations?

- What social, cultural, and political resources do we have to create a better American society for all?

For the past 40 years, the UCLA Asian American Studies Center has served the nation through its research, teaching, and the training of community leaders.

Co-Sponsors: Chinese Historical Society of Southern California; CAUSE-Center for Asian Americans United for Empowerment; Chinese American Museum; Chinese American Citizen's Alliance

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From: WinnieVHTang@...
Date: Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:55 am
Subject: Florida Statewide Asian Census Program - Partnership Registration

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Dear All:

Attached please find the FL-Grant-Partnership Form to be registered under Asian American Federation of Florida (AAFF).

This is to establish partnership to work on statewide Asian 2010 Census program in 5 regions where your organization is located: Central Florida, Northeast Florida, Northwest Florida, South Florida and West Florida.

In order to be eligible to request some funding support of your organization to promote 2010 Census, your organization needs to join AAFF to be an organization member.

However, the deadline to sign-on to be FL Grant Partners will be November 30.

Please share with other Asian organizations that may be interested to get involved with the 2010 Census to ensure all Asian to be counted... estimated over 400,000 Asians in Florida... if all be counted. There were 266,256 Asians in Florida for 2000 Census. # respresents needs and power. This is extra important for Asian community... bilingual services and bilingual senior services.

Should you have any questions, please contact Dr. Joy Bruce, President of AAFF, at joybruce@....

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Stated by: Dr. Joy Bruce:

I am attaching two (2) forms (on pdf file) for those interested in joining the Asian American Federation of Florida and participating in the 2010 Census Bid Proposal to be submitted to the Governor's Office. Please feel free to forward or share this information with any Florida-based Asian-American organization that might be interested in joining the partnership

ATTACHMENT 1: The AAFF Membership Registration Form has an annual fee. To encourage participation and make it more affordable, the Membership Registration Fee for this year ending Dec 2010 will be : $15 (per individual/family), $25 (per community based organization), $50 (per business corporation). This form will be kept on AAFF File.

ATTACHMENT 2: The PROOF OF PARTNERSHIP FORM (FL-Grant-Partnership-Form) has no fee required -- but is reserved for AAFF members, and needs to list all planned outreach and events for approval and inclusion in the 2010 Census Bid Proposal . DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM BY E-MAIL IS NOV 30.

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#2974

From: WinnieVHTang@...
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:32 am
Subject: Fwd: OCA Criticizes Bo Dietl for Offensive Behavior & NCAPA Statement

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Sent: Mon, Nov 16, 2009 3:34 pm
Subject: OCA Criticizes Bo Dietl for Offensive Behavior & NCAPA Statement

Please see the following release OCA sent out, as well as a release on behalf of NCAPA regarding negative remarks against Representative Cao. OCA encourages all members and supporters to remain vigilant in eradicating attacking anyone based on their ethnicity or race.

OCA Criticizes Bo Dietl for Offensive Behavior

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

16 November 2009

CONTACT

Sarah Smith Nester | Communications Manager

202 223 5500 | ssnester@...

OCA, a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs), was disturbed by former NYPD detective Bo Dietl’s behavior on the Nov. 9 installation of the Don Imus show. During the show, Dietl poked fun at journalist Katie Couric’s appearance by stating, “She’s got her eyes pulled so far, she’s starting to look Chinese herself…ten years ago, she looked American. Today she looks Oriental.” He also pulled his eyes back in a “slant-eye” gesture.

Not only were his statements about Couric distasteful and rude, Dietl used historically discriminating language regarding Americans of Asian descent to suggest that Couric looked un-American. The term “Oriental” and the slant-eye gesture fall within a long and unfortunate history of people mocking and denigrating individuals of Asian descent.

Dietl is often featured on Imus’ show as well as other Fox News programs such as The O’Reilly Factor, Your World with Neil Cavuto and Hannity. OCA strongly objects to allowing Dietl to continue to have airtime on any news network.

Dietl’s statements can be found on Youtube and other Internet sites. OCA encourages all concerned citizens to send a letter objecting to Dietl’s behavior to Roger Ailes, president of Fox News Channel, at 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036.

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NCAPA STATMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2009

CONTACT:
Floyd Mori, NCAPA Chair dc@...

NCAPA CONDEMNS RACIST REMARKS TARGETING REP. CAO

Washington, D.C. – The National Council on Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) condemns the racist attacks against Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao, a first-term Republican from Louisiana and Vietnamese American who was the lone Republican to vote for the H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act on Saturday, November 14, 2009, when it was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Rep. Cao has been called “Mao” in various blogs and has been the target of many racial epithets in unacceptable, and we call upon all his colleagues to rebuke the racism from these various bloggers and commentators. commentary. Expressing discontent with Rep. Cao’s vote through derogatory rhetoric and statements is unacceptable, and we call upon all his colleagues to rebuke the racism from these various bloggers and commentators.

Lawmakers should not be subjected to personal attacks based on their race or ethnicity simply for representing their constituents. Health care reform is a critical issue for all Americans including Asian Pacific Americans, and this rhetoric used against Rep. Cao detracts from the actual issues and the important discourse in which we all need to partake.

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Founded in 1996, The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) is a coalition of twenty-six nationwide Asian American interest organizations that advocate for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders.

National Council of Asian Pacific Americans

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Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 223-1240 Fax: (202) 296-8082

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#2973

From: WinnieVHTang@...
Date: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:08 am
Subject: Fwd: familia latina unida statement at nov 18th town hall meeting

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Sent: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 10:26 pm
Subject: Re: familia latina unida statement at nov 18th town hall meeting

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DECLARACION DE LA FAMILIA LATINA UNIDA (English follows)

MIERCOLES 18 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2009

Hoy miércoles 18 de noviembre señala el comienzo de la campaña de 100 días para lograr la aprobación de una reforma migratoria integral y poner alto a las redadas y separación de familias que atemorizan a toda nuestra comunidad, siendo también una afrenta a la forma en que Dios nos manda vivir en fe, familia y libertad. Estamos todos listos para la BATALLA FINAL.

La introducción por parte del congresista Gutiérrez de un nuevo proyecto de ley para reforma integral de las leyes migratorias, que debe suceder en las semanas que vienen, señala el comienzo de la fase próxima y final del movimiento para poner fin a las redadas, deportaciones y separación de familias. Se anticipa que el Senado empiece a considerar una reforma integral migratoria en febrero con el pleno apoyo de la Casa Blanca y el liderato del partido Demócrata.

Nos decepcionó la administración de Obama en sus primeros 100 días. No se cumplió una promesa. Pero nuestra fe nos enseña la perseverancia a pesar de las violaciones de promesas. Su fidelidad a los millones de familias que han seguido sufriendo este año se ha escuchado en el cielo y nos ha dado otra oportunidad de 100 días para atestiguar y convencer. Debemos unirnos en fe y acción para poner fin de la tortura de los niños y defender la santidad de la familia.

Tenemos que estar listos. Que sea la cosa como el los tiempos de Jesucristo cuando mandó a los 5,000 a formar grupos de 50 o 100 fieles para recibir los pescados y los panes. Tenemos que organizarnos y enfocarnos, pues las vidas de millones dependen no solo de nuestro compromiso sino también de nuestra acción accionada. Como dice el evangelio “fe sin actos es una cosa muerta”.

Como en cualquier esfuerzo, debemos empezar con oración para juntar nuestras fuerzas. Exigimos a los líderes de fe a afiliarse a nosotros en un ayuno de asamblea del 3 de diciembre al 12 de diciembre. Exigimos a los líderes de fe en todo el país a que abran sus iglesias y centros comunales todas las tardes durante esta temporada como Centros de Asamblea de Fe y Familia para que toda la comunidad pueda entrar e inscribirse para la campaña para aprobar la reforma migratoria. Necesitamos formar una red de un millón de personas apuntadas para que con una advertencia de 24 horas, el congresista Gutiérrez pueda movilizarnos para la acción.

Vamos a reiniciar nuestro ayuno de asamblea el 6 de enero, Día de los Reyes, para seguir ayunando por 14 días hasta el 20 de enero, el primer aniversario del comienzo de la presidencia del Sr. Obama, y su promesa a la comunidad latina. Exigimos a los líderes de comunidades de fe en todo el país a que abran las puertas durante estos 14 días para que la gente acuda a inscribirse para la campaña.

Luego el 18 de enero vamos a juntarnos en asambleas de “Fe, Familia y Libertad” en todo el país.

Ya comenzó el periodo de preparación. Pronto nos llega la batalla. Si estamos preparados, el Señor trabajará por medio de nosotros. Si Dios está a favor de nosotros, ¿Quién puede levantarse en contra?

STATEMENT OF FAMILIA LATINA UNIDA

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18^TH, 2009

Today, Wednesday November 18^th marks the beginning of 100 days to pass comprehensive immigration reform and stop the raids, deportations and separations of families which are terrorizing our entire community – and which are an affront to the way God calls us to live in faith, family and freedom. We are ready for the FINAL BATTLE.

Congressman Gutierrez’s introduction of a new bill for comprehensive immigration reform in the next few weeks signals the beginning of the next and final phase of the movement to stop the raids, deportations and separations of families. We expect the Senate to begin consideration of Comprehensive Immigration reform in February with the full support of the White House and the Democratic Leadership.

We were disappointed by the Obama administration in its first 100 days. A promise was broken. Yet our faith teaches perseverance in the face of betrayal. Your faithfulness to the millions of families that have continued to suffer this year has been heard in heaven and we have been given a second hundred days to make our witness and our case. Let us unite in faith and action to stop the torture of children and uphold the sanctity of family.

We must be ready. Let it be as in the time of Jesus when he commanded the 5,000 to gather in groups of fifties and hundreds to receive the fish and the loaves. We must be organized and we must be focused, for the lives of millions of people depend not only on our commitment but on our organized action. As scripture teaches, “Faith without action is dead.”

As in any such effort, we must Begin in Prayer to gather our forces. We call on faith leaders across the nation to join us in a Fast of Assembly from December 3^rd to December 12^th. We call on these same faith leaders to open their churches and community centers every evening during this period as Centers for the Assembly of Faith and Family so that the community can come in to register for the campaign to pass immigration reform. We need to have a network of one million advocates that Congressman Gutierrez can call to action at 24 hours notice.

We will resume our Fast of Assembly on January 6^th, the Day of the Three Kings and will continue that fast for 14 days until January 20^th, the one year anniversary of President Obama’s Presidency and his promise to the Latino community. We call on faith leaders throughout the country to open their doors for these 14 days for people to sign up in the campaign.

Then on January 18^th, we will assemble in Faith, Family and Freedom Rallies across the country.

The time of preparation has begun. The battle will be soon. If we are prepared, the Lord will work through us. If God be for us, who can stand against us !

#2972

From: WinnieVHTang@...
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:15 am
Subject: Fwd: FOR OCA MEMBERS: Asian American 2010 Census Monitoring Project-Evaluation and Feedback

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Subject: FOR OCA MEMBERS: Asian American 2010 Census Monitoring Project-Evaluation and Feedback

Asian American 2010 Census Monitoring Project: Evaluation and Feedback

AALDEF, OCA, SAALT, NAKASEC, CAA, AAF, and ALC are helping the US Census Bureau effectively reach out to Asian Americans. We aim to assess successes and problems in the Bureau’s 2010 Census plans and activities.

Please take a few minutes to complete an on-line survey or/and participate in a national Asian American conference call evaluating the Census. Please share your experiences in working with the Census Bureau so we can make concrete recommendations for improvement.

On-Line Survey – Deadline: Friday, Dec. 4th

Take a moment to give your feedback about the effectiveness of the census’ partnership program, in-kind funding support, language assistance programs, and concerns about confidentiality.

To complete the survey, go to:

National Conference Call

Join leaders from across the United States in sharing concerns about the census so that Asian American advocacy groups can develop a set of recommendations and feedback to improve the Census Bureau’s outreach to Asian Americans.

Wednesday, December 2^nd

Option 1: 12 Noon Eastern/ 11 AM Central/ 9 AM Pacific

Option 2: 8 PM Eastern/ 7 PM Central/ 5 PM Pacific

(the same call will occur twice)

If you wish to join the call, please contact Julia Yang at jyang@.... Be sure to provide your name, organization/affiliation, and preferred call-in time.

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#2971

From: WinnieVHTang@...
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:15 pm
Subject: Fwd: FACT SHEET: APEC Leaders Meeting-- Key Accomplishments

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Subject: FACT SHEET: APEC Leaders Meeting-- Key Accomplishments

Friends,

Below please find a Fact Sheet on the APEC Leaders Meeting.

-Kalpen

Kalpen Modi

Associate Director

White House Office of Public Engagement

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 15, 2009

FACT SHEET: APEC Leaders Meeting--Key Accomplishments

On November 15, President Obama participated in the 17^th Annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ meeting in Singapore. APEC members account for 53% of global GDP, purchase 58% of U.S. goods exports, and represent a market of 2.7 billion consumers. In 2008, U.S. goods exports to the Asia-Pacific totaled $747 billion, an increase of 8.3% over 2007. During that same period, U.S. services exports to the region totaled $186.5 billion, up 7.7 percent.

U.S. Hosting of APEC in 2011. President Obama expressed his strong support for APEC and stated that the United States is a Pacific nation whose economic ties to the Asia-Pacific are strong and enduring. He pledged that under his Administration, the United States will be an active and engaged partner in APEC and the region. He announced that in 2011, when the United States hosts APEC, he looks forward to welcoming his fellow APEC leaders to Hawaii.

Balanced, Sustainable, and Inclusive Growth. APEC leaders endorsed the Pittsburgh G20 principles and agreed to implement the policies of the G20 Framework for Strong, Sustainable, and Balanced Growth, further expanding the global commitment to achieve more balanced growth that is less prone to destabilizing booms and busts. Leaders pledged to make growth more inclusive through APEC initiatives that will support development of small and medium enterprises, facilitate worker retraining, and enhance economic opportunity for women.

Regional Economic Integration. Despite strong export growth to the Asia-Pacific, the United States’ share of the total trade in the region has declined by three percent in the past five years. To improve U.S. competitiveness in this vital part of the world, President Obama announced to APEC leaders that the Administration, in close consultation with the U.S. Congress and stakeholders, will engage with current and potential future members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement to shape a broad-based, comprehensive, and high-standard platform to successfully integrate the economies of the Asia-Pacific. APEC leaders announced their commitment to accelerate economic integration and, to that end, endorsed a U.S.-Australia initiative in APEC to promote cross-border services trade in the region.

Facilitating Trade. APEC leaders took steps to facilitate increased trade in the region by simplifying complicated customs procedures and documentation resulting from the region’s numerous trade agreements, improving the region’s enforcement of intellectual property rights, and speeding the movement of goods across and within borders. They also announced an action plan designed to make it 25 percent cheaper, easier, and faster to conduct business in the region by 2015 by decreasing costs and streamlining processes associated with starting and operating a business in APEC economies.

Supporting the Multilateral Trading System. President Obama expressed his eagerness to complete an ambitious and balanced Doha agreement and called on others to join the United States at the negotiating table. APEC leaders instructed their trade ministers to work towards a successful conclusion of the Doha Development Agenda in 2010 and reaffirmed their commitment to refrain from raising new barriers to investment or to trade in goods and services.

Climate Change. President Obama urged all APEC member economies to work together to address the shared challenge of climate change. He and APEC leaders called for collective action by all economies and committed to reaching an ambitious outcome in Copenhagen in December.

Low Carbon and Green Growth. Demonstrating their will to advance energy security and "green" development, Leaders endorsed the G20 commitment to rationalize and phase out over the medium-term inefficient fossil fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption. Leaders commended APEC efforts to review its members’ energy efficiency policies and to foster regional trade in environmental goods and services, which would spur the growth of “green collar” jobs.

Food Security, Food Safety, and Secure Trade. Leaders instructed their officials to implement programs aimed at improving agricultural productivity and enhancing agricultural markets in the APEC region. Leaders also commended U.S.-led APEC initiatives that bring together public and private sector experts to promote international best practices that will improve regional food and product safety and combat trade in counterfeit medical products. They called for a continuation of APEC’s work in areas such as trade and aviation security, counter-terrorism financing, and emergency and disaster preparedness.

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#2970

From: WinnieVHTang@...
Date: Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:59 pm
Subject: 11/22: Yang Yen Thangiving Live Concert First-Ever in Miami <11/22 not 11/21>

winnievtang

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First-ever

Yang Yen Thangiving Live Concert in Miami

(A Famous Singer from Taiwan first time tour to Florida)

Sunday, November 22, 2009

4:30 pm - 7 pm

North Miami Beach Performing Arts Theater

17011 NE 19th Avenue

North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Tickets

$50 (included Dinner); $35 or $20

For more information:

305-262-0662 or 954-604-1515

Supported by many organizations and businesses

South Florida and Orlando

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Producer | Miss Florida Asia |

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#2969

From: WinnieVHTang@...
Date: Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:13 pm
Subject: 11/21: Yang Yen Thanksgiving Live Concert first-ever in Miami

winnievtang

Offline

First-ever

Yang Yen Thangiving Live Concert in Miami

(A Famous Singer from Taiwan first time tour to Florida)

Sunday, November 21, 2009

4:30 pm - 7 pm

North Miami Beach Performing Arts Theater

17011 NE 19th Avenue

North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Tickets

$50 (included Dinner); $35 or $20

For more information:

305-262-0662 or 954-604-1515

Supported by many organizations and businesses

South Florida and Orlando

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Producer | Miss Florida Asia |

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#2968

From: WinnieVHTang@...
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:28 pm
Subject: Fwd: We have a lot to gain or lose in 2010

winnievtang

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Please support LCCREF's work to ensure a fair and accurate census count and advance civil rights for all Americans.

FYI...

Please support our community to ensure a fair and accurate census count so adequated funding will allocate to advance our community.

For our commuity, participate in 2010 Census.

Florida Chinese Federation, OCA-South Florida Chapter, United Chinese Association of Florida, Miss Florida Asia, NANAY Inc., NANAY Housing Resource Center, The Portrait of Empowerment and Women's International Film Festival are partners with the 2010 Census.

The census will be mailed or delivered to over 130 million households in less than a year, but it’s never too early to start letting people in your community know about it!

Census Day is April 1, 2010.

www.Census.gov
www.ocanational.org
www.nanay.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Karen Lawson, LCCREF <info@...>
To: Winnie Tang <winnievhtang@...>
Sent: Tue, Nov 10, 2009 1:57 pm
Subject: We have a lot to gain or lose in 2010

Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund

More than $400 billion.

That's how much money is up for grabs every year for the next 10 years based on the 2010 census. Our Constitution directs that every person (and it does mean every person) residing in the United States should be counted every 10 years.

From these results, not only is our representation determined, but it also affects how federal and state money is allocated to our communities.

That's why the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund is working to educate hard-to-count communities about the importance of a fair, accurate, and inclusive census, and explain how their participation is essential. With cash-strapped state and local governments struggling to provide census education to the public, LCCREF is needed to fill in the gaps.

LCCREF must reach out to Latino, African-American, Asian Pacific and Native American communities — populations that are most likely to be undercounted and that are most in need of full representation in our country. We must combat the fear tactics of anti-immigration forces and those who try to keep the most vulnerable down.

An incomplete census count can cause millions of dollars of federal funds to be misdirected, denying individuals an equal voice in their government, and shortchanging communities that are struggling the most. In particular, states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Katrina would be less able to get resources needed for rebuilding.

LCCREF works at the grassroots level to train and empower community leaders on the importance of the census, gain media attention, distribute language-appropriate materials, and conduct workshops and information sessions. We are integrating local efforts into our national outreach structure in order to amplify everyone's efforts.

But with census forms being mailed just four months from now, we must ramp up our efforts. Starting in January, we'll be on the ground encouraging people to fill out their census forms when they arrive. We need support now to prepare for this final push.

LCCREF is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights coalition dedicated to the fight for equality, opportunity and social justice for all Americans. With support from concerned individuals like you, LCCREF can make a difference with our census work and all that we will do in 2010 to advance civil rights.

Please support LCCREF today!

Thank you,

Karen McGill Lawson
President and CEO, LCCREF

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