THE
AAPA-BSS Newsletter
January 29, 2002
In the Newsletter:
Events
this weekend
LA Times & other news
articles
MISSION STATEMENT:
Promote full utilization of
the capabilities of the Enterprise's employees and champion the betterment of
the company and community. Promote interest in Asian Pacific issues and culture
and act as a bridge to all groups within our community.
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ed. by Douglas Ikemi
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AAPA-BSS officers
President Douglas Ikemi
VP Sharon
Kumagai
Secretary Nancy
Robertson
Treasurer Ariel Gatti
Special
invitation to the BEHN Valentine's Fundraiser Dance attached:
Special message about the
future of AAPA-BSS
The board met earlier this month to discuss the future of AAPA-BSS
in 2002. As it stands, we have very few confirmed members and no volunteers for
any of our activities. We have decided that we will keep functioning till about
the end of February 2002. If there are no nominations for new officers, our
chapter of AAPA will go into hibernation mode. We will see if anyone who is
interested can join the main AAPA organization directly. We may also be able to maintain some kind
of representation in the APPA umbrella organization. I will continue to write
the newsletter and maintain the internet website, but since we will no longer
qualify as a BSS affinity group, we may have to look for a new means of
distribution
Currently, we have in our treasury
savings $1146.6
checking $283
total $1429.6
Nancy Robertson, Ariel Gatti
and myself have signature authority for writing checks. We will hold the
treasury in trust in the hope that there may be renewed interest at some time
in the future.
So unless we experience an
increased membership enrollment and people step forward to take over running
this group, we will be ceasing operations in the near future. Thank-you for
your past support.
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The APPA intranet web site
is now at: http://wildwest.es.hac.com/appa/ Don't forget to bookmark this URL. We will updating it in
the near future once we get the hang of it.
The internet site is:
www.apa-pro.org
Our own domain name,
apa-pro.org, stands for Asian Pacific American Professionals. www.apa-pro.org/
gives you a menu of AP organization
websites.
Back issues of the
newsletter for all of 2000 and
2001are available on the website if you want to look up some past event.
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APPA Board Meeting Schedule
for 2002:
Evening meetings will be at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2100 Mariposa
Ave.(corner of Nash)310/726-0100.
Noon time meetings will be on Raytheon premises
Proposed schedule for 2002:
Feb. 14 (Th) at
12 pm
March 13 (W) at
6 pm
April 16 (Tu) at
12 pm
May 15 (W) at 6
pm
June 13 (Th) at
12 pm
July 10 (W) at 6
pm
Aug. 13 (Tu) at
12 pm
Sept. 11 (W) at
6 pm
Oct. 10 (Th) at
12 pm
Nov. 13 (W) at 6 pm
Detailed calendar-finally
updated up to March is attached this
week and is available on the internet at www.apa-pro.org in Acrobat and Excel
formats. Events go into the
calendar that I don't mention here. Please send in information on cultural
events and news items. Thanks to those who have.
Long range calendar items:
Feb. 9 Soprano Keiko
Takeshita performs "Soprano Recital: Romantic Evening" in the Cal
State LB Daniel Recital Hall, 1250
Bellflower Blvd., LB, 949-653-5882
Feb 16 BEHN-ES Annual
Valentine Dinner and Dance Scholarship Fundraiser, Torrance Marriott Hotel 3635
Fashion Way, 6:30PM, $75. Contact
Patricia Miyoshi (310) 416-4125
Feb 16 Day of Remembrance at
the JANM, endorsed by APPA. See flyer at website, www.apa-pro.org.
Chinese New Year, Los
Angeles. Colorful dragon dancers parade through the streets of downtown's
Chinatown. Chinese opera and other events are scheduled. For this year's
schedule, contact the Chinese Chamber of Commerce (tel. 213/ 617-0396).
April 5-7 First Cherry
Blossom Festival in Pasadena, 626-683-8243, wowproductions@earthlink.net
April 7 Keiko Matsui Jazz
Concert, 5PM at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, $45, 40, 35,
800-300-4343 or 562-916-8500
8 June, 2002 - 5
January, 2003 Rediscovered Imperial Treasures: Masterpieces From The Nanjing
Museum at the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa Ana, www.bowers.org
The Pacific Asia Museum (46
N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, 91101, 626-449-2742) Family Festival schedule for
2002, Saturdays, 1-4:
Feb. 16 Year of the Horse
Chinese New Year Festival
March 16 Pacific Islands
Festival of Masks
April 20 Thai New Year
Festival
May 11 Different Drummers
Festival, Memorial Park
June 15 Costumes of Pan Asia
July 20 Origami Festival
Aug. 17 Flavors of India
Sept. 21 Lacquer Ware of
Myanmar
Oct. 19 Pakistan Festival
Nov. 16 Buddha: Faces of Enlightenment
Dec. 14 Pasko Sa Nayon
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This Weekend
Feb. 2,3 Lunar New Year at
the LA Zoo, 10AM-4PM, crafts, food, lion dance, kung-fu, dancers, artisans.
$8.25, 323-644-6400, www.lazoo.org
Feb 2-3 Asian American Expo,
LA County Fairplex in Pomona, 626-280-8588
Feb 3 Wakana Hanayagi U. S.
Conservatory of Japapnese Classical Dance Presents 4th Annual New Years
Program, 2PM, JACCC Doizaki Gallery
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Last Weekend
I attended the forum entitled Balancing Civel Liberties and
National Security? 1942-2002: What lessons can be learned from the WW2 Japanese
American Experience? This was an interesting session, but unfortunately some
individuals decided to use the Q&A session as a podium instead of asking
the panel questions.
I also went to see the movie Metropolis at the Nuart. Based on a
50 year old comic book by Osamu Tezuka (remember Astro Boy?) this synthesis of
computer graphics and retro character designs weaves complex themes of the
abuse of technology, dehumanization,
and the nature of humanness. Visually spectacular, it was one of LA
Weeklys must sees.
Doug,
Thank you so very much on letting me know about the Wen Ho Lee
lecture. It was such an informative and touching experience. In spite
of his nightmare ordeal he had such a wit, humor, courage and spiritual
mannerism. I'm reading "My Country Versus Me," and can't
put it down. I also plan to read Helen Zia "Asian American
Dreams."
God Bless Alice
Tanaka
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Mme. Wakana Hanayagi is
teaching a free workshop every Wednesday starting in February for 10 weeks at
the JACCC (244 S. San Pedro, LA) at 2PM. Sponsored by a grant from the Los
Angeles Regional Arts Department. Students are required to bring their own
yukata (cotton kimono) obi, tabis, fans and other accessories. For more info.
Call 310-822-9193
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The Chinese American Museum
is hosting the 1st Annual Chinese Lantern Festival. http://www.camla.org/events/lant0202.htm The
festival will hold a ChildrenŐs Lantern Making Workshop at the Chinatown New
Year Festivities, Saturday and Sunday, February 16th and 17th. The Lantern
Festival will take place in Paseo de la Plaza, Olvera Street, across from Union
Station in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 23, 2002, 1pm to 7pm. This
festival is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles,
Cultural Affairs Department.
Currently, we are recruiting
volunteers to help out at the three days event. This is a great opportunity for
your organization to contribute their personal time, expertise and effort to
make a positive impact on our community. Volunteers who speak other languages
in addition to English (Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Taiwanese, Shanghainese etc.)
are strongly encouraged. Please visit our website for more information,
www.camla.org
Friends of the Chinese
American Museum is a volunteer support group organized to raise funds generate
community interest, support, and provide information about programs and
research project for the museum.
Our 509(a)(1) documentation
is available upon request. Should you have any questions, please contact
museum's Administration Assistant, Betty Liu at (213) 626-5240.
Thank you in advance for
your attention and cooperation.
Sincerely Yours,
Barbie Chien
Volunteer Coordinator
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LA Times:
Jan 29 Missing Los
Alamos Disk Found
By H. JOSEF HEBERT, Associated Press Writer
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-missing-disk0130jan29.story?coll=sns%2Dap%2Dnationworld%2Dheadlines
Jan 29 COLUMN ONE
Battery Behind the Shoji Screen
After new legislation, Japan finally faces up to the prevalence and horror of
domestic abuse.
By MARK MAGNIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Makiko Inoue in The Times' Tokyo Bureau contributed to this report.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-000007306jan29.story?coll=la%2Dheadlines%2Dworld%2Dmanual
January 25, 2002
Q&A
'Drum Song' in a New Light
Cast members of the revived musical in L.A. watch the 1961 film and compare
their very different version.
By SUSAN KING, Times Staff Writer.
http://www.calendarlive.com/top/1,1419,L-LATimes-Search-X!ArticleDetail-50637,00.html
Saturday, January 26, 2002 POP BEAT
(Mexican) American Bandstand Keeps Hopping
The bilingual "LATV Live" television show is drawing the top names in
Latin pop while retaining a decidedly edgy feel.
By AGUSTIN GURZA, Times Staff Writer
http://www.calendarlive.com/top/1,1419,L-LATimes-Search-X!ArticleDetail-50679,00.html
Jan 29 LOS ANGELES
2 State Teachers Receive Honors Two California educators known for promoting
opportunities for minorities are among the winners of the 2001 Harold W. McGraw
Jr. Prize By RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-000007376jan29.story
Jan 29 GLENDALE
Zoo celebrates Lunar New Year
By Karen S. Kim
http://www.latimes.com/tcn/glendale/news/la-gn0021407jan29.story
Jan 27 ART & ARCHITECTURE
Translating the Language of Memories
A retrospective delves into the otherworldly work of the late Theresa Hak Kyung
Cha, who reveled in words.
By VIVIAN LETRAN
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/printedition/suncalendar/la-000006685jan27.story
Jan 25 CLAREMONT
Grant will fund Pitzer diversity initiative
College officials say money will be used as financial aid and to develop Asian
American studies department.
By Pam Noles / pam.noles@latimes.com
http://www.latimes.com/tcn/ontario/news/la-iv0020003jan25.story
Jan 25 Nancy Kwan Looks Back on an All-Asian
'Groundbreaking' Film
Susan King
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/printedition/calendar/la-000006217jan25.story
Jan 25 LOS ANGELES
Slave-Labor Lawsuit Dealt Setback
By K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-000006393jan25.story
Jan 24 D.A. says pair targeted Asian tourists
By Gene Maddaus / gene.maddaus@latimes.com
http://www.latimes.com/tcn/ontario/news/police/la-iv0019977jan24.story
Jan 28 BOOK REVIEW
An Examination of Rights and Morality Stimulates, Surprises
By MERLE RUBIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-000007009jan28.story
Jan 28 MOVIE REVIEW
Kung Foolishness in Mindless 'Enter the Fist'
By KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/printedition/calendar/la-000007040jan28.story
Jan 27 Susan
Spano: Her World
There Are Ways of Communicating Even if a Language Is All Greek to You
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-000006806jan27.story
Jan 26 COSTA MESA, NEWPORT BEACH
The art of karaoke
Lee Bul's "Live Forever" at the Orange County Museum of Art combines
video art with karaoke to create an ever changing experience.
By Young Chang
http://www.latimes.com/tcn/pilot/news/front/la-dp0027476jan26.story
Jan 25 THEATER REVIEW
'Sisters' in the Face of Bias
The East West Players' melancholy drama feels sluggish but provokes emotions in
the tale of a family's struggles after internment.
By DARYL H. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/printedition/calendar/la-000006222jan25.story
Jan 25 PASSINGS
Ikko Tanaka, 71; Leading Graphic Designer in Japan
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-000006381jan25.story
Jan 25 Story Woes Offset Anime Pair's Dramatic Visuals
'Metropolis' and 'Escaflowne' focus on heroines with hidden powers, but the
plots remain problematic
By CHARLES SOLOMON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/printedition/calendar/la-000006227jan25.story
Jan 259 'Nova' Reveals Secrets of Fireworks
By JOSH FRIEDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/business/investing/la-000007194jan29.story
Jan 28 Harry Potter Movie Opens in China
By MARTIN FACKLER, Associated Press Writer
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/wire/sns-ap-china-potter-premiere0128jan28.story
Jan 26 BOOK REVIEW
Compelling Overview of Islamic World Covers Middle Ground Well
"The World of Islam," Edited by Don Belt . National Geographic
Society: 288 pages, $22
By TERESA WATANABE, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-000006493jan26.story
Jan 25 WORLD CINEMA
Escaping the Past
Present-day China makes it to the screen in 'Bicycle.'
By SCARLET CHENG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/printedition/calendar/la-000006206jan25.story
Jan 23 Nurturing UCLA Women's Asian Roots and U.S. Lives
Education: Founded by students of Japanese descent in 1928, the sorority Chi
Alpha Delta is now a cherished pan-ethnic institution.
By K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-000005816jan23.story
Jan 26 Radio Executive to Receive Award
Leadership: Camarillo broadcaster Alfredo Plascencia is one of seven to be
honored by Latino advocacy group.
By FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/editions/ventura/la-000006564jan26.story
Jan 23 From Newsday Target: the Philippines
U.S. aids in war on rebels
By Edward A. Gargan, ASIA CORRESPONDENT
Jan 29 ORANGE COUNTY
Contrary OCC Professor Back; Students Seem Oblivious to Bait
By JEFF GOTTLIEB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/editions/orange/la-000007385jan29.story
Jan 27 Context Is Everything with Racial Profiling
No one would think it wrong to use profiling to screen for Bin Laden.
By PETER H. SCHUCK, Peter H. Schuck is the Simeon E. Baldwin professor at Yale
Law School and the author of "The Limits of Law: Essays on Democratic
Governance."
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-000006757jan27.story
Jan 27 PERFORMING ARTS
Moves That Mirror a Culture
Inbal Dance Theater has a melting-pot style reflecting its roots in ancient and
modern Israel.
By VICTORIA LOOSELEAF
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/printedition/suncalendar/la-000006689jan27.story
Jan 23 RESPONSE TO TERROR
Amnesty Foes Point to Tally From Mideast
By JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-000005891jan23.story