JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE (JACL) ANNOUNCES MIKE HONDA FELLOWSHIP

JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE (JACL) ANNOUNCES MIKE HONDA FELLOWSHIP

August 18, 2008

Los Angeles, CA - The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) seeks applications for the 2008-2009 Mike Honda Fellowship Program. This new fellowship will be focused on JACL's advocacy and public policy awareness/programmi ng, education and work on projects associated with the JACL National Youth Student Council. The fellowship is named for the Honorable Congressman Mike Honda in recognition of his lifelong commitment to public service and extensive history in working with the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The fellowship serves to honor Congressman Honda's commitment to Civil Rights for all Asian Pacific Americans.

The Mike Honda Fellowship is funded by a generous $25,000 grant from Southern California Edison. Edison has an extensive history of financial and volunteer support for the API community. Floyd Mori, National Director of the JACL states, "We are extremely fortunate to be partnering with SoCal Edison, a company that is sensitive to the needs of our community and understands the challenges we face."

"We are very pleased to have this opportunity to support JACL and this fellowship program to promote civic engagement and leadership development for the Japanese American community", said Wes Tanaka, SCE Public Affairs Director. " And, in naming the fellowship in honor of Congressman Honda, it is a fitting tribute in recognition of his ongoing and steadfast commitment to promote a strong voice for the API community" he said.

The Mike Honda Fellowship will be in the Los Angeles office of the JACL. The term of the fellowship will be for a 10 month period and will begin in September of 2008.

Interested applicants should download the application form www.jacl.org, or www.jaclpsw. org and submit it along with a resume, cover letter, and writing sample by September 15, 2008. For questions or further information contact Craig Ishii at the JACL Pacific Southwest District Office: 213-626-4471 or email psw@jacl.org.

Questions? Contact Us:

Japanese American Citizens League
244 S. San Pedro St. Suite 406
Los Angeles, CA 90012

www.jaclpsw. org
Phone: 213-626-4471
Email: psw@jacl.org

Wanted: Vietnamese Voter Outreach Interns

Dear friends-

As OCAPICA’s Asian and Pacific Islander Vote team is gearing up for the exciting November elections, going out into our API communities to educate and mobilize voters, it is very important to involve as many people as possible. We need YOUR help.

To assist with the tremendous Project API Vote’s Project which consists of, Phone Banking, Exit Polling and Poll Monitoring efforts, we are in need of interns for the Vietnamese Outreach. Please take a look at the attached flyer for more information.

Please forward this email to your networks. Feel free to contact me if you should have any questions.

Thank you!

OCAPICA’s Project Asian and

Pacific Islander Vote

Intern Wanted

Do you care what happens in your community?

Are you passionate about making a difference?

Do you believe the key to change is voting?

Then this internship is for you!

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is seeking a Voter Outreach intern to support the work on our API Vote Campaign reaching out to the Vietnamese community. As we gear up for the November General Election, we are in need of more support to continue the efforts of the API Vote Project. This could include but are not limited to, organizing events, community outreach efforts, and much more– it’ll be up to you and what your interests are. We are looking for someone intelligent, intuitive outreaching to the Vietnamese community, and wants to learn more with first hand experience. This position would be ideal for anyone who wants to make a difference and/or interested in the areas of political science, public policy or Asian American studies major, though all majors will be considered.

Title: Voter Outreach Intern

Reports to: Vietnamese Voter Educator

Status: Un-paid Internship (course credit, if appropriate)

Available: Four positions available

Hours: 5-10 hours a week for one semester (flexible around your schedule)

Starting: ASAP

Location: OCAPICA’s Office: 12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 214A Garden Grove , CA 92843

If interested, please send a short cover letter and resume to Van Le at vle@ocapica.org. In the cover letter please state what makes you an ideal candidate for this internship. For more information on OCAPICA, please visit www.ocapica.org.

PLUR,

Vân Lê

Vietnamese Voter Educator

Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)

www.ocapica.org

LEADERSHIP TRAINING for CSU Fullerton Students: Asian American Pacific Islander Leadership (AAPIL) Institute is looking for you!

Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership (AAPIL) Institute

Are you interested in becoming an active leader in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community?

If so, the Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership Institute is for you!

This institute begins in Fall 2008! The Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership (AAPIL) Institute is in collaboration between the Multicultural Leadership Center and the Asian American Studies Program. It is a 7-week certification program that better educates students on historical and current events in the Asian and Pacific Islander community. There are also opportunities to go off-campus and participate in the community as well as enjoy special guest speakers! In addition to educating students, we also provide leadership training in many aspects including public speaking, mediation, and team building. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn more about your culture and become active in your community!

***Participants are required to attend ALL workshops which will be held MONDAYS 4:30-7:30PM for 7 weeks, as well as a mandatory retreat on October 4, 2008.

Applications will be available at the Multicultural Leadership Center (TSU 234) and is attached to this email.

Deadline: September 12, 2008 at 5:00PM

You may turn in your application to the MLC or email a copy to the MLC email address (Subject: AAPIL Application)

For more information please contact:

Angie Keam, AAPIL Facilitator: angelicakeam@gmail.com
Sedfrey Linsangan, AAPIL Facilitator: kobe_stopper@hotmail.com
Multicultural Leadership Center, 714-278-7366

Testimonials from former AAPIL participants

"[Through AAPIL] I further developed my leadership skills and now I feel more confident to approach situations assertively. AAPIL has created endless opportunities that have greatly impacted my college experience."

- Rachel K.

"It's a great program that allows you to network and build friendships with other AAPI leaders while working on building skills not focused in typical leadership trainings; it's catered to our community."
- Hideki F.

"Open forum discussions allowed us to make each session our own with the contributions of each member."

- Irene U.

"If your passion is to get involved with the community and want to discuss issues relating to the Asian community, then it's a perfect opportunity to network and build bonds."

- Tamara T.

SCHOLARSHIP: Asian Business Association of Orange County Scholarship application deadline extended

From: Asian Business Association Orange County

To: dwightnak@earthlink.net

Sent: 8/26/2008 9:39:50 AM

Subject: Scholarship application deadline extended

*** Please note: Application deadline has been extended to September 15, 2008. *** Dear ABAOC & ACD friends: Each year, the Asian Business Association of Orange County (www.abaoc.org) and the Asian Community Development (www.acdcharity.org) award scholarship grants in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) to deserving students. To be eligible, the student must be a resident of Orange County and have at least one Asian parent. The student must also either be graduating from High School or in their first or second year of college. The student awardees will be chosen based on the following criteria: 1. Academic performance 2. Community involvement (and leadership skills) 3. Financial need 4. Proficiency and quality of the submitted essay on a given topic. We require the candidates to supply a scholarship application packet by August 31st, which includes: 1. A verified copy of their school transcript of records 2. A resume 3. Two sealed letters of recommendation from a teacher/professor, mentor/coach, or director/ superior at her/his community involvement organization. Please send the scholarship application packet no later than September 15th to: ABAOC/ACD Scholarship Committee 2960 S. Daimler Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 Phone: (949)222-2291 From the list of submitted scholarship application packets, a short list of deserving students will be invited for a personal interview, at which time, the topic of the essay will be given. Personal interviews will take place until end of September and the awardees will be selected in October. The scholarship grants will be awarded to the student awardees at the ABAOC Annual Awards Banquet to be held on November 15, 2007, at the Westminster Rose Center. Please contact us at or should you have any questions. Truly yours, Sarah Gunther and Linda Sarno Scholarship Committee Co-chairs

Asian Business Association Orange County
2960 S. Daimler Street
Santa Ana, California 92705

JOB: Poll Monitoring Coordinator (Part-time, Los Angeles)

1145 Wilshire Blvd., Second Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 977-7500 • Fax (213) 977-7595
www.apalc.org

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POLL MONITORING COORDINATOR (PART-TIME)

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
American and Pacific Islander community with civil rights advocacy and
multilingual, culturally-sensitiv e services and education.

Position Summary: APALC seeks a Poll Monitoring Coordinator for the
November 4, 2008 Presidential Primary Election. The Poll Monitoring
Coordinator will lead APALC’s efforts to monitor election sites
in Los Angeles and Orange Counties to ensure that minority and limited
English speaking voters have full access to voting as required by the
Voting Rights Act. The Coordinator will work under the supervision of
APALC’s Voting Rights Project Director. This position is
available September 8, 2008 and is a part-time, temporary position that
will end in December 2008 (25 hours per week, 14 to 16 weeks).

Responsibilities and Duties:
· Oversee implementation of election poll monitoring during the
November 2008 election, including responsibility for
recruiting, training and deploying volunteer poll monitors;
· Analyze November 2008 poll monitoring results, including drafting
reports documenting election day problems and
making policy recommendations;
· Work with Los Angeles County and Orange County election officials
on implementing policy recommendations;
· Work with local APIA Vote! coalition to ensure accuracy of
translated voting materials and adequacy of election
hotlines;
· Coordinate and provide support for trainings on poll monitoring
and voting rights advocacy for community
organizations, student groups, and other interested parties; and
· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
· Excellent oral and written communication skills required,
including experience making presentations;
· Experience in conducting trainings helpful;
· Strong organizational and computer skills;
· Must be self-directed and motivated;
· Must be able to work flexible hours (including evenings and
weekends) during the two months prior to November 4,
2008 election;
· Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and access to a
reliable car;
· Must be willing to travel throughout Los Angeles and Orange
Counties;
· Ties and contacts in the Southern Californian Asian and Pacific
Islander American community preferred;
· Experience or interest in civil rights or immigrant rights issues
preferred;
· Knowledge of voting rights or election law helpful; and
· Bilingual ability in an Asian language helpful.

Compensation: $14-16/hour (DOE, plus bilingual supplement). Parking
provided.

Application Process: Please mail, fax or email cover letter, resume,
three references, and writing sample to Eugene Lee,
Voting Rights Project Director, Asian Pacific American Legal Center,
1145 Wilshire Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017, Fax (213)
977-7595, Email elee@apalc.org. No email or telephone inquiries. Posted
July 28, 2008.