December 2006
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Warm wishes to all this cold winter holiday season. CAPA hopes that you will enjoy these days of festivities and celebrations safely and within your tradition. As CAPA enters our 8th year, our support and love continues to grow for our members and their families. Please hug the ones you love tight and make your homes merry with joy.

President Katherine Lee (2005-2006) has a special message about CAPA’s accomplishments for the year, at her end of a productive term. Thank you, Katherine, for your tremendous leadership for the community!
Click here for the president’s farewell message.

CAPA thanks outgoing board and welcomes
2007-2008 board! It is the end of the term for many board members and we thank them for their hard work and dedication! New board members are excited to start their terms in January 2007!
Click here for the list of CAPA board members for 2007-2008.

During the holiday season, please remember to give generously to those in our community that need our support.

In recent months, there have been many instances of hate and brutality directed at Asian Pacific Americans in Michigan, and a devastating typhoon in the Philippines. The families of Chon Buri Xiong (Warren), Hai Vo (Grand Rapids), and Masud Uzzman (Detroit) need our help, as do those in Bicol, Philippines.

Please click here for more information about how to make your contribution.

CAPA Advisory Board Meeting
The advisory board met on Oct. 12. One major topic of discussion at the meeting was the possibility of an Asian Riverfront Festival during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2007 on the Detroit Riverfront. CAPA Advisory Board member Sharona Shapiro took on the lead in organizing meetings to further explore the possibilities. Please watch for updates! Click for pictures from the meeting.


CAPA 2006 Annual Membership Meeting
On Nov. 5, CAPA held its annual membership meeting at the Korean American Cultural Center of Michigan and listened to the finalists for the high school scholars award during a special Q&A session. Click for pictures.

CAPA High School Scholars Award Recipients Announced
Troy High School students June Wu, Grace Kang and Christina Suh were announced as the CAPA High School Scholars Award recipients on Dec. 3, at the APA Awards banquet sponsored by ACA, CAPA and DCEA. A total of 26 high school seniors and their parents attended the event.
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CAPA participated in the Channel 56 (WTVS) Winter Pledge Week drive on Dec. 4. APACC, CAPA and NaFFAA volunteers represented the Asian community at large, giving back to the community by participating in a live pledge drive for the Public Broadcast Service (PBS). Daniel O'Donnell, a popular and well-known Irish singer, was featured for the broadcast. These volunteers took more than 130 calls and raised over $16,500. With public support, the PBS will be able to continue quality programs for the state. This broadcast was taped and will be aired nationally. Click for pictures.

Asian Pacific Americans Leadership Summit IV
CAPA held its fourth annual APA Leadership Summit on Dec. 6, at the Westin Hotel in Southfield. The keynote speaker was Donna Burke, VP of External Affairs from AT&T. Special honor was given to the Tong family, Grace Lee Boggs, and Byung-Joon Kim for their extraordinary leadership in the community. Click here for pictures and a recap.

CAPA donations to First Step, shelter for domestic violence victims
On Dec. 15, CAPA donated sweatshirts and pants, diapers and baby wipers to First Step. These items are in great need throughout the year at First Step, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Staff at First Step really appreciates all of CAPA’s help! Click here for pictures.
Feb. 17
Simply the Best
This annual event focuses on career opportunities and professional success and will be held from 12:30-4:30pm at the Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. This year’s theme is “Valuing Diversity and Beyond.” Pre-register with Laura Hung by emailing laurahung@capa-mi.org. Please click for flyer.

May 4
Splendor of the East
The month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Michigan’s APA community has celebrated this month with a cultural showcase: Splendor of the East! This year’s celebration will be at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn.
Please click for more information.
Dec. 30
Rizal Day Celebration
Come join FILAMCCO at 6 p.m. at Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, for this festive celebration to honor the past and welcome the future of our community. This event marks FILAMCCO’s 25th year anniversary as the umbrella organization that supports the Filipino community. Please click for more information.


Jan. 24
APACC Salute to Excellence Award Dinner
Join us as we recognize Asian Pacific American professionals who have garnered honors and awards for their achievements and successes. The evening’s keynote speaker is Jane Hyun, President of Crossroads Associates and author of “Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians.”
Click to view flyer.
Please visit APACC website for online registration.

Feb. 2
Governor’s Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs meeting
Public is welcome to attend these bi-monthly meetings of the council. 10am-1pm at Cadillac Place, 3054 W. Grand Blvd, Ste. 3-600, Detroit.
Click for information about the council.

Feb. 6
ACJ/MAPABA fundraiser for Hai Vo
This is a fundraiser event for the family of Hai Vo in Grand Rapids. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Philippine American Community Center, 17356 Northland Ct., Southfield. For more information, contact Lawrence Almeda, 734- 302-6019, lalmeda@usebrinks.com, or Roland Hwang, 248-347-1663, hwangr@aol.com.

Feb. 17
PACCM Valentine’s Day Party
Join the Philippine American Community Center of Michigan in celebrating Valentine’s Day, at the Sheraton in Novi. For more information, call Resty and Rowena Teodoro at 586-446-7683.

Feb. 17
Chinese New Year Party- Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan
Celebrate Chinese New Year from 4-9 pm at Washtenaw Community College-Morris Lawrence Auditorium. There will be a show 4-6pm, dinner 6-7pm, and movie 7-9pm. Adult admission is $10; child admission is $6 Questions? Call Vivian Cohn, Principal, at (734) 622-0169.

Mar. 30 – SAVE THE DATE!
ACAPAA 2007 Immigration Law Seminar
This event is hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs, and is sponsored by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and the Michigan Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Learn about immigration law at the Michigan State Library & Historical Museum from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 30. Pre-registration is required with Lynn McNamara, McNamaraL@michigan.gov

May 15 – SAVE THE DATE!
5th Annual APA Heritage Month Celebration
Please mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration at the State Capitol in Lansing. The tentative program for the day includes Asian cuisine sampling and a cultural celebration. The event is free and open to the public.

Asian Pacific Americans vote in 2006 election!
Asian Pacific Americans were a force in the November 2006 Michigan election. We should be proud of the voter registration and education efforts that had never been seen before in the community here in Michigan! There were phone banks, visits to houses of worship, a mailing to 11,000 APAs in Oakland and Wayne, a voting party with elected officials, and many educational forums about Proposal 2! AALDEF’s exit poll shows that around three-quarters of Asian Pacific American voters in Michigan voted “No” on Proposal 2; click here for more information.

Healthy Asian Americans Project’s new directions!
Using new funding sources within the Michigan Department of Community Health, HAAP continues its mission to improve the health of Asian Americans. With the start of a new year, HAAP will begin a new focus on early detection of colorectal cancer. HAAP will continue to hold health fairs in collaboration with Asian American medical and nursing students. Beginning Jan. 1, Tsu-Yin Wu will be HAAP’s new director. Click here to read HAAP’s December newsletter.

Jan. 13 is Korean American Day!
In 2005, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, cosponsored a successful resolution to “recognize contributions of Korean Americans to the United States and to encourage the celebration of Korean American Day on January 13.” The day celebrates contributions that Korean Americans have made in the economy, education, science, architecture, medicine, athletics, religion and the arts. The day was selected because on Jan. 13, 1903, more than a hundred pioneer immigrants arrived in Hawaii from Korea.
New club offers look at differing cultures
Cass Tech high school students plan to educate their peers about South Asia
Munmun Khan, Visionary, Dec 10, 2006
Click for article.

Rosie [O’Donnell] to Asians: Loosen Up
AAJA considers comedienne’s remarks mockery of Chinese language
Richard Johnson, New York Post, Dec 9, 2006 Click for article.
OCA-National's statement about Rosie's apology.
AAJA's statement.

Hawaii schools' racial enrollment upheld
Kamehameha schools in Hawaii entitled to limit their enrollment to Native Hawaiian children
Adam Liptak, New York Times, Dec 6, 2006
Click for article.

Services for Immigrants: Hmong not getting the help they need
Isolation hurts growing community
Dan Cortez, Detroit Free Press, Dec 3, 2006
Click for article.

Conference united Asian students nationwide
NAASCon’s second annual conference takes place at Northwestern University
Angela Pang, AsianWeek, Nov 24, 2006
Click for article.

Young and Asian in Detroit
Detroit Asian Youth Project opens youths' eyes to bigger picture of Detroit community
Dennis Archambault, Model D, Nov 14, 2006
Click for article.

Get Out the Vote 2006: Planting culture of awareness
Asian Pacific Americans preach power at the polls
Korie Wilkins, Detroit Free Press, Oct 17, 2006
Click for article.
The Asian & Pacific Islander American 2007-2008 Scholarship Application
APIASF has a vision to see that all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who wish to pursue higher education have that opportunity. Applications due Jan 12, 2007.
Please click for more information on how to apply




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