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After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, America was drawn into World War II. As the War claimed the time and lives of American pilots, it became clear that there were not enough male pilots to sustain the War effort at home. With the active support of Army Air Force Commander Henry “Hap” Arnold, the Women Airforce Service Pilots or “WASP,” was created in 1943, under the command of famed aviator Jacqueline Cochran.

Experienced women pilots, like Hazel, were eager to join the WASP, and responded to interview requests by Cochran. Members of the WASP reported to Avenger Field, in wind swept Sweetwater, Texas for an arduous 6-month training program. Hazel was accepted into the 4th class, 43 W 4. Hazel Ying Lee was the first Chinese American woman to fly for the United States military.

Dear Friends –

The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) and co-sponsoring organizations invite you to participate in a statewide immigrant rights conference entitled: “Moving Forward, Building a Shared Vision for Immigrant Rights in 2008,” October 30th, 2007 in Los Angeles.  The goal of the conference is to provide a unique opportunity for immigrant rights, grassroots and community-based organizations and advocates from all regions of the state to discuss, learn, and strategize about current issues facing California’s immigrants.

In the absence of federal immigration reform, California has witnessed a reinvigoration of efforts to pass laws and policies that threaten immigrants in our state. While the challenges are great, California has at the same time shown leadership in developing programs and policies that help immigrants integrate into the state.  We can build upon this foundation by developing and implementing a coordinated statewide plan to ensure that negative laws and proposals fail and that immigrant voices and concerns are reflected at all levels of the political debate.

Won’t you join us for this important event?  For more information or to register please visit our website at: www.caimmigrant.org or call Frankie Nelson at: (916) 448-6762.  For a registration form and list of workshops please see the forms attached.

The Statewide Immigrant Rights Conference is co-sponsored by: American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Bay Area Immigrant Rights Coalition, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, California Immigrant Policy Center, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Central Valley Partnership, Justice Overcoming Boundaries, Mobilize the Immigrant Vote, National Immigration Law Center, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center, Services Immigrant Rights and Education Network, Strengthening Our Lives, Sweatshop Watch and the United Farm Workers Foundation.

We hope to see you there!

Best,

Cary Sanders
Northern California Policy Analyst
California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC)
405 14th Street, Suite 1400
Oakland, CA 94612

Tel. (510) 663-8282 ext. 303
Email: csanders@caimmigrant.org

SAVE THE DATE — OCTOBER 30, 2007!!!
Join us for a Statewide Immigrant Rights Conference
9am-5pm, Southern California
Call (916) 448-6762 for more details!

Host:  YGAP.org & OCA-OC.org
Location:  Dream Lounge
17355 E. Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA 91748
When:  Saturday, October 27, 10:00PM
Cost:  $20 per person

Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble -by William Shakespeare

This year, the cauldron’s bubbling at Dream Lounge in City of Industry for our annual Halloween Fundraiser Party. Once again, the proceeds will be donated to Charity. So, what are you waiting for? Come in your Halloween best to boogie with sexy nurses and
schoolgirls to the sound of the latest hip hop music. We will be having a costume contest at midnight to give away $300 in prizes. Tickets are limited so get your tickets early!!!

This is a 21+ event, ID is required.

WHEN & WHERE:

Saturday, October 27, 2007
10:00 pm to 2 am

Dream Lounge
17355 E. Gale Ave
City Of Industry, CA 91748
(626) 810-6118

TICKETS:

Tickets can be prepaid at www.paypal.com to paypal account email: ygap.paypal@gmail.com or send payment by mail to:

YGAP
P.O. Box 88
Walnut, CA 91788

or purchase tickets through any YGAP officer or OCA-OC officer

PRICE:
$20 if purchased through YGAP before 10/27/07

Space is limited at Dream Lounge. If you don’t pre-purchase tickets through YGAP, tickets are $35 at the door and your admission IS NOT guaranteed or you may buy a table through Dream.

Prepaid tickets can be picked up at the Will Call desk (at Dream Lounge) the night of the event.

QUESTIONS:

YGAP Officers:
Gracie Chen (gracie@ygap.org) 626-674-9622
Jenny Yen (jenny@ygap.org) 626-388-5887
or OCA-OC Officers

Attached is the Parent Trainer job posting as well as the Project Director job posting for the Youth and Parent Leadership Project. The link to all APALC job postings is www.apalc.org/?page=jobs

APEX: The Asian Professional Exchange
You are cordially invited to the APEX Career Symposium 2007 Our eighth annual professional development conference brings together an emerging group of highly educated Asian Pacific American professionals, employers, and community leaders.

The core of the conference is the career fair, an event that provides opportunities to match qualified students and professionals at various levels with corporate recruiters of many reputable organizations. In addition to the career fair, the APEX Career Symposium 2007 will also feature various speaker workshops, a keynote speech, and a networking reception with influential figureheads in the community and business.