August 13, 2002

Aug. 18 AAPA picnic

We're near the end of Nisei Week(s) www.niseiweek.org

Gary Toyama of Boeing is being nominated for the OCA National Asian American Corporate Achievement Award

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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The internet site is back at:

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, 2001, and 2002 are 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

Schedule for 2002:

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 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:

Aug 24-25, 2nd Annual US Sumo Open at UCLA, 12:30-4:30PM. www.usasumo.com, 310-288-3641, afreund@ucla.edu

Aug. 24 15th Annual Visual Communications Chilivisions, 7:30PM JANM. A combination chili cook-off and showing of works by AP filmmakers. $27 general admission, $10 screening only. Call 213-680-4462, www.vconline.org.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1, E Hula Mau S. Calif. 8th Annual Hula $ Chant Competition. Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 562-499-2005, www.namamo.org/ehm

Sept. 6 Yuzo Kayama Aurora Concert, 8PM. La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, tickets $100, $65, $50, $30. Call 323-466-1237, 310-532-5961, www.jlsf-aurora.org

Sept. 7 the TRW Travel Club visits both the Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple and the Autry Museum of Western Heritage. $55. Call Anne Lopin 310-812-8270

Sept 8 Boyle Heights: The Power of Place opens at the JANM

October 13 The Pacific Asia Museum is sponsoring a private tour of Symbols of Power at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana on Sunday, 11:30 to 12:30. The fees are charging: $14.00 - adult, $10.00 - 62+ and students, $5.00 - children 18 or under.These rates include a $2.00 donation to the PAM's Chinese Arts Council for arranging this private tour which will be guided by docent(s). A flyer will be forthcoming.

The Pacific Asia Museum (46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, 91101, 626-449-2742) Family Festival schedule for 2002, Saturdays, 1-4:

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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August 17 "Dreaming of You" Nisei Week Benefit Dinner Dance, Silent Auction/Raffle. The Belmont Room at the Quiet Cannon, Montebello Municipal Golf Course, 901 N. Via San Clemente, Montebello 323-724-4500. 6PM-Midnight, DJ, dressy casual attire, full course dinner and no host bar. $45 before July 25, $50 afterwards. All proceeds benefit Nisei Week Festival Committee and Keiro Senior Health Care. Contact Peggy 323-727-9989 or Laura 626-333-5604.

Aug 17 Flavors of India at the Pacific Asia Museum, 1-4PM

Aug 18 Nisei Week Closing Ceremony 3PM and Ondo at 6PM.

Aug 18 Art of the Tea Ceremony at the JANM, 1 and 2 PM.

Aug 18 AAPA picnic 11:00 to 3:30pm at the Liberty Park of Cerritos. We have plenty of foods, fun games for you and your family with gifts for kids, please reserve your seats with George S. Wong 2-1917 or Pasin Chanou 6-6905 as soon as possible so we can plan ahead, thanks for your cooperation!

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Last Weekend

I caught the Okinawan dance recital at El Camino and a little bit of the Nisei Week street carnival and the Tofu Festival where I went over ant took some photos of the OCA booth. Also watched some of the Cosplay Karaoke in the Little Tokyo Plaza. Nisei week is becoming more eclectic.

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The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California was founded in 1976 to:

a) Bring together people with a mutual interest in the important history and historical role of Chinese and Chinese Americans in Southern California;

b) To pursue, preserve, and communicate knowledge of this history; and

c) To promote the heritage of the Chinese and Chinese American community in support of a better appreciation of our rich, multi-cultural society.

An ongoing project of the Society is the Chinese American Portraits of Pride Project (CAPP), which profiles scientists and medical professionals who have made a significant contribution during their lifetime. As part of our outreach to the Chinese American Community, we invite you to a CHINESE AMERICAN AUTHORS SYMPOSIUM At The Cerritos Library On Saturday, August 24, 2002 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Skyline Roomn The purpose of the symposium is to introduce new Chinese American authors and their unique perspectives in a new venue in the City of Cerritos, which has a large Asian population. Jim Hong is author of "If Man Were To Fly", and "Go East, Go East To Gold Mountain", and is one of our CAPP honorees (he was the first Chinese American engineer ever hired by Lockheed). Go East, Go East To Gold Mountain is the story of his own family's history in America. Icy Smith is the author of "The Lonely Queue", a bilingual pictorial history of the Chinese in Los Angeles. Debbie Leung Yamada is the author of "Striking It Rich - Treasures From Gold Mountain", a family history that highlights the gold rush era of Chinese American history. Frank Tso, is the author of "Cicada Summer", a historical novel based on his family's history in China and his subsequent transition to America. Come to this book signing, spend an afternoon with these authors, and learn about their writing experiences and stories.

The Cerritos Millenium Library has recently made the headlines in the LA Times with their innovative architecture and functional design. The library is a departure from tradition, and has been coined as an "Experience Library". Questions: Contact Linda Po-Yin Chong - Chinese Historical Society of Southern California at chssc2001@yahoo.com.

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"Reds, Whites and Blues", a play by local Japanese American playwright Leslie K. Gray, continues till Aug. 31, Wed-Sat 8PM, Sun 2&7pm. Los Angeles Athletic Club in Downtown LA. $20 includes parking, bldg. tour, reception. Reservations mandatory, call 323-655-0120, 310-836-2961, www.tri-pi.org

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Doug,

Here's an event coming up.

2002 Asian American Harvest Moon Festival, Arcadia County Park, 405 S. Santa Anita Avenue, Saturday, September 21, 2002, 11AM - 6PM, http://www.kscitv.com/

The Asian equivalent to Thanksgiving, the Harvest Moon Festival is celebrated by Chinese,Koreans and Vietnamese. KSCI-TV Channel 18 presents a pan-Asian event that includes areas and entertainment dedicated to all Asian communities, as well as anyone who share the Asian traditions and festivities.

This fun-filled event features a variety of traditional Moon Festival activities and more for the entire family to enjoy: top-notch Asian musical performers, cultural performances, a myriad of entertainment for kids, contests, foods, sampling, arts & crafts, and giveaways galore. Last year's event drew some 30,000 Asians from every corner of Southern California.

On-site booths at the Festival offer sampling and distribution opportunities for companies seeking one-on-one interaction with Asian American consumers. You can be a part of this exciting event in the following themed sections: Children's Village: An area solely dedicated to entertainment for children. Includes jumpers, rides, cartoon characters, petting zoo, and more. Sponsors can have contests for children to participate.

Auto Square: For automotive sponsors. Showcase your latest models!

Grocer's Corner Pavilion: For packaged foods manufacturers and retailers Taste of Asia Food Court: Food vendors, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Filipino, Indian, Japanese and any other cuisine welcomed.

Healthy Families: For any health-related company to promote their products and services to the Asian American consumers. Pharmaceutical,healthcare, insurance, medical services, etc. Business Square: For business-to-business companies, such as banks, office supply retailers, dot-com companies, financial service, and insurance firms.

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The LA Times articles seem to be available again on the internet