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CAPA did it again! This year, the program not only provided our audience with a great cultural performance but also gave a deeper historical background. The show was a smashing success because we had a live audience who shared their emotion and appreciation with all of us. I felt that our audience who attended the 5th Splendor of the East instantly became the extended CAPA family members. What an achievement it was for the group.

Highlights of this year's SOE show

Splendor of the East - Certificate of Tribute from Governor Granholm

Our heartfelt thanks to the generous support of CAPA SPONSORS to make SOE possible

CAPA, along with other American Chinese Community Organizations, co-sponsored and participated in the 2005 Chinese Soup Kitchen event on May 23.

Message from Amy:
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as CAPA Community Services Representative. As the CSR, I will generously volunteer my service, talent and time to help CAPA meet its goals and objectives. I hope to make a difference, in my own little way, to serve the community particularly the Asian community. I work at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak as a Cardiology Nurse Clinician. I have been past President of the Philippine Nurses Association of MI and currently one of its Advisors. I am also passionate about my community involvement (involved with many Filipino organizations), as a Medical Mission volunteer, a past precinct delegate in Sterling Heights, and currently a volunteer teacher at the Philippine Community Center.

Welcome Marc Shulman, Newly Elected CAPA Advisory Board Member

The Council of Asian Pacific Americans would like to welcome prominent attorney and civic leader Marc Shulman to our Advisory Board. Welcome, Marc! We look forward to working with you.

He and his wife Lois live in the township with their four daughters.

September 10, 2005 (Saturday)
CAPA Retreat

October 6, 2005 (Thursday)
CAPA AB Meeting

"I am often asked whether Asian Americans should support affirmative action. I had the honor of testifying in the University of Michigan case when it was tried in the United States District Court in 2001..."

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Dean Wu's article in pdf format

I MADE A JOURNEY by Victoria S Phanthai

HR814 bill will recognize Amerasians living in the US from five Asian countries: Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Kampuchea. Amerasians are not accepted in their motherland. Because of their Westernized appearance, they are often discriminated against and treated as foreigners without the basic rights to education, work, or marriage. Their precarious status is not recognized in their fatherland, the United States of America, either, forcing them to live in the periphery of the society. The Amerasians are forgotten people who desperately need your support.

If you have any questions please contact Attorney Jong-Joon Chun at jjChun2000@yahoo.comai

Warmest regards,
Silvia Patton
President of KAWA-USA
703-573-9111

The Pangborn Gallery will host Adoptees Expressionism - Soul Searching, an art exhibit to benefit KAAN (Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network) from July 14 - 25, 2005. The fundraiser opening reception will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2005.

July 15-17, 2005
Concert of Colors

This year's concert promises to be another huge success! Once again New Detroit and ACCESS will partner to bring talent from around the globe to join in the world's largest free, outdoor music festival at Chene Park in Detroit.

Check out 2005 Concert of Colors website.

July 22-24, 2005
The 7th Annual KAAN Conference
"Seoul Searching - The Life Of Adoption"

The traveling national KAAN (Korean Adoptee Adoptive Family Network) conferences had been held in New Jersey, Seattle, Washington DC and San Francisco in the past years. Michigan is proud to host this year's conference at the Southfield Westin-Detroit Hotel.

July 23, 2005
NAFFAA-MI presents Mentoring Seminar & Workshop

Place: Super Buffet, 18 mile, Dequindre near Kmart, Sterling Heights.

For reservation please contact:
Willie Dechavez - NAFFA-MI President [misterwd2001@aol.com]
Ed Navarra - NAFFA MI Region 3 President [ejn0115@aol.com]
Gene Derayunan - Event Chair [genederayunan@yahoo.com]

July 27, 2005
The 52nd Korean War Armistice Remembrance Ceremony
Korean War Veterans Living Memorial

You are cordially invited to attend the ceremony and the reception.
Please click for more information.

The purpose is to remember and honor those Americans, living and dead, who fought in the Korean War, for the selfless service, courage, sacrifice and accomplishments, in what was called "The Forgotten War".

July 30 & 31, 2005
Arab and Chaldean Festival

Detroit Heart Plaza
Noon till 10:00pm
VIP reception is on July 30, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.

August 13, 2005
Nadanta presents Ahimsa - The Path of Peace

A thematic dance production celebrating the wisdom of nonviolence as taught by Gandhi, King Mandela and others.

August 27, 2005
Miss Philippines Pageant

This is a beauty contest featuring young ladies ranging in age from 16-25, showcasing their talents, academic and professional achievements, civic and community involvement and their contributions in the promotion of Philippine culture and ethnic diversity.

For further information, please contact
Event Chairperson, Menchu Concepcion [atmenchu132@hotmail.com]
FILAMCCO Chairperson, Arsenita Gemino [atarciegemino1113@yahoo.com]

Click on http://www.sonyclassics.com/savingface/ to view trailer and theatres.

The reviews have been great (check out the latest review in Salon: http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2005/06 /17/saving_face/index_np.html?x).

President George W. Bush and the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community Building A Stronger America Together

Unlocking the potential of minority- and women- owned businesses through technology

President Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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