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CAPA brings together people of Asian descent and others who are interested in learning more about Asian Americans, their culture and heritage. CAPA is also commited to promote well-being of Asian Americans. I'd like to extend a personal invitation to you to join us at our next meeting. All of our meetings are open to anyone who'd like to come. Please check out Calendar of Events for details.

With open arms,
Sook Wilkinson, Ph.D.
President

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After the Annual Meeting, the regular CAPA Board Meeting will take place from 11 am to 12. Everyone is invited. Then, we'll celebrate the day with Tastes of Asia, a potluck luncheon, from 12 to 1 pm.

Please RSVP Katherine Lee, klee@capa-mi.org and indicate what you'll bring.

To see who's who on the Advisory Board, click on Advisory Board members.

• When: October 16th and 30th, Sat., 10 am to 3 pm
• Where: Lawrence Technological University, Room E-159 Engineering Bldg, W 10 Mile (west of Evergreen), Southfield, MI.
• Who: Open to all
• Cost: $50 for both days
• RSVP: tai@capa-mi.org by Oct. 15th

Dr. Danak will focus on the skills that facilitate individual achievement, such as: Self-awareness, Helpful communication, Art and usefulness of listening, Conflict (resolution) management, Power and Influence, and Empowerment.

Mr. Thakore will present perspectives on various aspects of leadership, such as: Organization and Leadership, Major Responsibilities of a Leader, Traits of a Successful Leader, and some Examples of Leadership.

Click for more detailed information.

Simply the Best 2005, January or February 2005, Details TBD.
Co-chairs: Fred Porte, fredporte@att.net and Bekki Yang, rebecc ayang@clearchannel.com

Save the date for Splendor of the East 2005! The event will be taking place on Saturday, May 14th, 2005 at the Millennium Center in Southfield. If you would like to volunteer for the next Splendor of the East, please contact Katherine Lee, klee@capa-mi.org.

NaFFAA will be recognizing outstanding members of the Philippine American Community and celebrating October, Philippine American History Month. The event will take place Saturday, October 16th 2004, at the Ramada Inn in Southfield.

India joins hands with China, Japan, Bangladesh, Philippines and other Asian countries to provide electrifying entertainment.

Colors of Asia will be taking place on Saturday October 23rd at The Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn from 11 am to 6 pm.

The event is free!!! Address: 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.

Click for more information.

c. The Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes is having a conference on October 21st., 7:30am - 3:45pm. Click for information about the conference. If you have any questions, please contact Sharone Senk at 248.646.2440.

d. The Art of Adoption
In celebration of National Adoption Month in November, the Troy Library presents the Art of Adoption featuring adopted persons from Korea, China and India, and adoptive parents. The event is on November 7th, Sunday, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Shilla Restaurant will again donate samples of Korean dishes.

• Lora Snider has stepped down as Fundraising Chair. We'd like to thank Lora for all the generous efforts she has put forth and warmly welcome John Sicklesteel to take her place.
• CAPA openly welcomes Peter Schreck, who will serve as the Legal Advisor for CAPA.
• Sook Wilkinson, CAPA President, was recently chosen by the Asian Leaders Association to be inducted to the Asian Academy Hall of Fame.
• Sook and Todd Wilkinson for being chosen as one of top 10 power couples in Michigan by CORP Magazine, Summer 2004 issue.
• Tai Chan was recognized by the Organization of Chinese Americans and received National American Corporate Achievement Award.
• Nati Jenks, CAPA Advisory Board member, received Vision in America Award.
• Marie Weng, CAPA Board member, presented at the 5th Annual Senator Raymond M. Murphy Health Conference. Her article on the issue of Health Care in the Asian American Pacific Islander Community can be found at http://www.capa- mi.org/pdf_files/2004_pdf/health_care_marie.pdf.

DVDs from Splendor of the East 2004 are available for sale. For CAPA members, it's $25 per copy, for non-members, $30. To order, please contact Peter Schreck at pschreck@fcnlaw.com.

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