OCA-OC Newsletter - Week of June 8th
Hello Everyone, I would like to start of by thanking APEX for highlighting OCA-OC at their most recent mixer in Orange County as well as Spectrum Knowledge for generously sponsoring the mixer. Finally, thank you OCA-OC attendees for your continued support of our mission: to advance the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Seeing OCA-OC members attending events inspires us as officers to work hard and bring you these opportunities to get involved with our community and community members.
As a result, I would like to introduce our newest addition to our list of events to take place September 5th. I understand that the date is far off, but now would be a great time to save the date and join us at Bowers Museum as we visit the Terra Cotta Warriors display. It’s definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these magnificent statues outside of China. We hope to see all of you there.
I would also like to remind all of you that our next event is coming up soon for those who have not yet registered. The Huntington Library’s Chinese Garden event is coming up in less than 2 weeks. It is not too late to join us for this event so please sign up today!
Finally, I would like to invite you all to the Hong Kong Association of Southern California’s summer mixer which will be taking place July 24th. OCA-OC will be one of the co-organizing organizations at this event and would appreciate your support and attendance. More information about the event can be found below.
As a kind reminder to our members, OCA-OC officers are here to help you so feel free to contact us anytime. I am easily accessible through e-mail at yaolee@gmail.com. I am open to hearing from you regarding any topic: from our website and newsletters to suggestions you may have for our organization to how you can get more involved with OCA-OC. We are always looking for energetic individuals to help achieve our mission in empowering the Asian American voice in the Orange County and national community. The information found on this newsletter can also be found on our website here.
Upcoming OCA-OC Events
Register Today!
OCA-OC and OCA-GLA Friends and Family Day at the Huntington Library’s Chinese Garden
June 21, 2008
1:00pm
1151 Oxford Rd
San Marino, CA 91108
Please join OCA’s Orange County Chapter and Greater Los Angeles Chapter at our Friends and Family Day at the Huntington Library’s Chinese Garden.
Visit the Huntington Library and Chinese Garden at your own pace and join us for some tea and light fare at the Freshwater Pavilion at 1pm (Huntington Library Hours 10am-4pm). Given the discounted Admission Fee offered to our group, space is limited. Click here for additional information or to RSVP.
Admission
Adult $15
Children (ages 6-11) $6
Children under 5 Free
For question, please contact us at: bettyc@oca-oc.org
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OCA-OC invites you to join us at
Hong Kong Association of Southern California’s
6th Summer Mixer
July 24, 2008
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Irvine Marriott Hotel
18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine CA 92612
Price: Members of HKASC or co-operating organizations - $15
Non-members/at the door - $20
Join us to meet and network with other association members and your potential business partners. Attendees will have a chance to win the Grand Raffle Prize, a roundtrip air ticket Los Angeles/Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific Airways, with a Harbor Cruise in Hong Kong
For information on attending, please follow this link or e-mail any OCA-OC officers/board of directors or e-mail HKASC at info@hkasc.org.
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OCA-OC presents
Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor
at Bowers Museum
September 5, 2008
4:00-7:30pm
Bowers Museum
2002 N Main Street, Santa Ana CA
The Bowers Museum offers free admissions on Friday nights for up to 100 visitors per hour at 4, 5, and 6pm. For a limited time only, Bowers Museum presents the largest exhibit of Emperor Qin’s Terracotta Army ever seen outside of China. This Terracotta army of soldiers, servants, musicians, acrobats, and animals silently remained underground for two thousand years. Until, in 1974, Chinese farmers digging a well made the startling discovery of a terracotta head.
Now is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see one of the 20th century’s greatest archaeological finds, often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World.
Please join us for casual dinner afterwards at the GREEN PARROT CAFÉ at 7:30pm directly across from the museum. Please RSVP for dinner by 9/1/08.
Green Parrot Cafe: 2035 N Main St, Santa Ana CA.
For additional information, please contact Betty at BettyC@oca-oc.org
Upcoming Community Events
Asian Business League of Southern California presents:
The R Word: Do’s and Don’ts in a Real Estate Downturn
When: June 12th, 2008, 5PM - 8PM
Where: Omni Los Angeles Hotel
251 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Price: ABL Member $40, Non-members $65
The Asian Business League of Southern California is proud to present the 20th Annual Real Estate Conference - “The R Word - Do’s and Don’ts in a Real Estate Downturn”, on June 12, 2008. Featuring the Economic Forecast for the region form Mr. Jack Kyser, the Chief Economist of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, ” The R Word” will examine the critical problems facing the Real Estates, finance, and construction industries, including falling home prices, record foreclosures, and capital markets turmoil. Moderated by Gregory Kams, a partner at Cox Castle & Nicholson LLP the conference promises to be lively and insightful. Last year’s conference attracted over two hundred people, so early registration is highly recommended.
For more information or to register for the Asian Business League’s 2008 Annual Real Estate Conference, please contact Yuko Ebina at (213) 624-9975 or ablsocal@aol.com.
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15th Annual YGAP Sports Day
June 28, 2008
9:00am - 4:00pm
Location TBD
Price: $10 non-YGAP members before June 27th and prepay
$15 non-YGAP members before June 27th and pay on-site
$20 non-YGAP members day of event
The 15th Anniversary of Sports Day is coming, YGAP’s membership appreciation day. An opportunity to show off your athletic prowess while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship. Something to talk about for the rest of the year, and beyond. Participants are RANDOMLY divided into coed sports teams, competing in basketball, volleyball, dodge ball and tug-of-war, with modified rules to create a more fun and balanced competition.
Participants will receive lunch, snacks and refreshments during the event. The cost also includes YGAP T-shirt.
YGAP is also looking for volunteers to help referee games. Referees will receive free entry into Sports Day; So if you’re nursing an injury, you can still come help out and referee, while enjoying the company of fellow participants.
RSVP here.
For more information about the event, contact Ted at ted@ygap.org.
Additional Opportunities
2009-2010 OCA Executive Council Nominations
OCA’s Executive Council Committee is currently accepting nominations for those interested in running for a 2009-2010 Executive Council position in the October 2008 election. The eligibility requirements, official duties, and term conditions of the Executive Council members are available in our Bylaws which will be provided upon request by any of the OCA-OC officers/board of directors. No nominations will be accepted after September 1, 2008.
If you are interested, please contact one of the following members of the Nominations Committee:
Virginia Ng ( New Jersey), Chairperson, virginialou@yahoo.com
Joyce Eng (Greater Sacramento), jeng916@sbcglobal.net
Jhemon Lee (Orange County/Inland Empire), jhemon@post.harvard.edu (Our very own Board member)
Winnie Tang ( South Florida), winnievhtang@aol.com
David Yao (Greater Washington, DC), davidyao@patriot.net
This is your opportunity to help guide and shape OCA as we enter our next 35 years of leadership and commitment. We hope you will consider running for an office on the OCA Executive Council!
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Job Opportunities
AmeriCorps Legal Fellow, Orange County Office
Agency Description: The Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) was established in 1983 with broad-based support and has become the leading organization in the region dedicated to providing the diverse Asian Pacific American community with civil rights advocacy and multilingual, culturally-sensitive legal services and education.
Position Summary: APALC is seeking an AmeriCorps Legal Fellow who will be responsible for recruiting, training, and managing interns, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys; serving as a liaison with local law schools; working with community-based organizations to address legal needs expressed in the community; and developing and overseeing legal clinics. The AmeriCorps Legal Fellow will also provide direct legal services in poverty law areas such as immigration, family, and housing law, to APALC clients through intake, clinics, and other client contact.
Responsibilities and Duties: The position will be located in APALC’s office in Orange County (Garden Grove). The Orange County AmeriCorps Legal Fellow will be responsible for continuing to develop a new volunteer program focused on serving the legal needs of APA communities in Orange County, through legal clinics and other service models. Start Date is between August 1 and September 15, 2008. Term of service is at least 11 months for the first year, with a possibility of renewal for a second term.
Qualifications:
Candidates should be admitted to the California Bar or awaiting bar results as of August 2008.
Candidates should also have:
Excellent communication including oral, written, and research skills
Experience working with community groups, bar associations, and other organizations
Familiarity with and interest in working with immigrant communities
Commitment to public interest work and strong desire to assist indigent clients
Possession of a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and proof of insurance
Bilingual in Vietnamese
Experience organizing or working with volunteers preferred
Experience with advocacy preferred
Experience with Southern California community groups and institutions a plus.
Standard AmeriCorps Fellowship Benefits:
A living allowance of $22,800
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, parking provided
Child care assistance (if income eligible)
A $4,725 education award voucher to apply toward payment of federally backed educational loans and other expenses
Eligibility to place all qualified student loans into forbearance and receive an interest accrual payment at the end of service
The opportunity to attend a national training program to develop leadership skills, learn effective practices to accomplish your projects and meet colleagues from across the country
For more information on the Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps program, please go to
http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/programs/americorps/general.
Supplemental Benefits:
In addition to the standard AmeriCorps Fellowship benefits, APALC will also provide:
$500 per month stipend
$50 to $125 per month language stipend based on ability
Bar dues and reasonable MCLE training costs
Parking and local mileage reimbursement
Retirement plan contribution after one year
Staff training in relevant areas of poverty law and other training as needed.
Application Process:
Mail or fax résumé, cover letter and references to:
Human Resources
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
1145 Wilshire Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Fax: 213-977-7595
No phone calls or emails please