New ACLF CLP Scholarship Fund and Graduation Dinner Highlights

Dear ACLF Network,
Happy holidays! Thanks to those who attended our sold-out graduation dinner last month at beautiful McCaw Hall, Seattle Center - helping ACLF gross $70,000 to sustain our work in developing strong API leadership. If we missed you at the event, check out some of the evening's highlights via:

Program Booklet
Photos
Additional Photos (from attendees)

Next year, ACLF is excited to celebrate its 10 year anniversary of strengthening Asian Pacific Islander communities by strengthening our leadership capacity. Our annual Community Leadership Program (CLP) has now graduated over 125 outstanding leaders with an ongoing commitment to public service and positive social change.

"CLP has been transformative in sharpening the definition and understanding of what community means, of what our API issues are, bridging generations of pioneering and innovating activists, leaders, and role models, building deep foundation of knowledge of local API history, and empowering us with resources and tools so we can be accountable loving leaders working to better unite and serve our communities." – My Tam Nguyen, 2008 CLP Graduate

"The Community Leaders Program has been inspiring and a wonderful learning experience. It was just as I imagined it would be: challenging, educational, and a great introduction to API movers and shakers. It has brought me closer to the API community and opened my eyes to where more change is urgently needed. I couldn't have asked for better classmates whom I regarded highly at the beginning of the program and as we graduate I think of them more as lifelong friends." – Ehren Watada, 2008 CLP Graduate

Given this tough economic climate, it is crucial to keep the costs of our CLP program affordable. While the program costs a total of $65,000 to operate (about $4000 in training and resources per participant), we want to continue subsidizing the tuition for participants, keeping their out-of-pocket tuition fees nominal and affordable at only $120. Please consider supporting our newly created ACLF CLP Scholarship Fund to sponsor CLP tuition, and particularly next year's tenth class. This ensures that we are able to provide leadership training opportunities to a diverse class each year.

Your donation will enable us to keep costs within reach for prospective participants, so we hope you will join us in keeping leadership training and development an accessible resource for our future leaders.

Contributions can be made online at: http://aclfnorthwest.org/donate.htm or call the ACLF office at 206.625.3850.

Thanks and best wishes this holiday season on behalf of ACLF's Staff and Board!

Sincerely,

Cherry Cayabyab

Now accepting 2009 community project request for proposals

ACLF is now accepting community project RFP's for our 2009 Community Leaders Program. Feel free to contact me at cherry@aclfnorthwest.org to discuss project ideas. For a list of past ACLF community projects, visit: http://aclfnorthwest.org/project.htm
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Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation
2009 Community Project Request for Proposals

Purpose of ACLF Group Project:
Group projects are intended to enhance the ACLF session curriculum by providing an opportunity for experiential learning through a collaborative, team-oriented approach focused around filling a need with a local API community organization.

Project guidelines:
• Partnership must involve an API community organization
• Project adheres to the mission and values of ACLF, including having a social justice component
• Project must fit within a 5 month window (must have a start and end date)
• There must be at least one community liaison consistently available to the CLP
• Project is utilized as a learning tool; therefore project flexibility needs to allow for participants' creativity and interpretation
• Project work can be completed outside of traditional working hours (most participants have full-time jobs or attend school or both)
• If selected, the agency and ACLF will sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding scope of work and deliverables.

Note: ACLF recommends that individuals applying to the 2009 Community Leaders Program should not be affiliated (e.g. staff, intern or volunteer) with a project. However, such proposals are open for consideration on a case by case basis.

Group process:
• Conduct a minimum of two focus groups
• Hold a formal presentation regarding project findings or recommendations.

Please submit the following information about the potential community project:
1. Organization's background Mission, vision, values Purpose
2. Relationship of the organization to ACLF. What, uniquely, can ACLF contribute to this project?3. What is the need this organization is looking to fill?
4. What is the proposal for the group project, e.g., time, location, etc.?
5. Contact information and direct contact person of community liaison.

Please submit RFP by January 20, 2009 to cherry@aclfnorthwest.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Cherry Cayabyab at cherry@aclfnorthwest.org or 206.625.3850.

Updated Registration Link for ACLF Graduation Dinner

Dear ACLF Network,

We were having technical problems with our previous registration link. (Thanks to those who brought it to our attention!) Please note and use the following updated, direct link to register for our dinner:
https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/AsianPacificIslanderCommuni/OnlineRegistration.html?price=80

Our website and other message posts have also been updated with the new link. Thanks for your patience!

Sincerely,
Czarina Nicolas

Free Event and Free ISAFF Tickets!! Support the Community Leaders Program Presentation Sunday, 9/28

Hello ACLF Network and Friends:
Don't miss this great opportunity to see what the CLP participants have been working on for their community project. They have partnered with the Independent South Asian Film Festival (ISAFF) and Tasveer on a multi media piece on mixed orientation relationships.

When: Sunday, September 28; 1:00PM
Where: Broadway Performance Hall (Mini Theatre)1625 Broadway; Seattle, 98122

Also, the Independent South Asian Film Festival (ISAFF) is contributing three free tickets to every program except the Comedy Improv Workshop!!! Ticket will be given at the ticket counter when you mention that you are an ACLF member. Tickets are available at a first come first serve basis. So check out www.tasveer.com and see which programs interest you.
I hope to see you all on Sunday or during the event.

Sep 5 ACLF Karaoke Social

Because you have an awesome voice...
...no matter what your friends say.

ACLF Karaoke Social!

Relax, enjoy good company, croons, tunes and dancing!
Special Host: Uncle Bob Santos!

Friday, September 5
7:00pm
Spitfire Bar and Grill
2210 4th Ave. Seattle in Belltown

$15 - Advanced ticket purchase at
http://aclfnorthwest.org/donate.htm
(use donation option, your name and ticket will be reserved at the door).

$20 - Entrance
$15 - with Student ID
(21 and over)
Cash bar. Food served.

Please RSVP and contact aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org or 206.625.3850 for any questions.

ACLF and Community Announcements

Dear ACLF Network,ACLF is excited to bring back our regular announcement emails! Listed below are upcoming events and job announcements that we would like to inform you about. In the future, feel free to email me at aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org with any community announcements, events and job information you'd like to share with our extensive network of ACLF Community Leaders Program (CLP) participants and alumni; current, past and honorary board members; trainers and supporters. I hope you are all having a wonderful summer!

Sincerely,
Czarina Nicolas
ACLF Administrative Assistant
206-625-3850
czarina@aclfnorthwest.org
aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org
Promoting social, economic and political justice by training and supporting a strong, sustainable community of civically engaged leaders that reflects the diversity of local Asians & Pacific Islanders.
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Table of Contents
1) Event: ACLF Social! Karaoke Night at Spitfire; Friday, September 5

2) Event: Meet and Greet: Non Profit Assistance Center (NAC) - Get to know your elected
officials; Rainier Community Center; Wednesday, September 10 - (attachments included)

3) Event: Wing Luke Asian Museum Civic Engagement Exhibition and Program, August 20, 2008-January 18, 2009

4) Announcement: Become a Table Captain and/or Donate an Auction Item to ACLF's November 12 Graduation Dinner & Auction!

5) Internship Opportunity: EMC Research

6) Job Opportunity: Congressman Jay Inslee's Office

7) Job Opportunity: American Red Cross, International Services Program Manager

8) Job Opportunity: Plymouth Housing Group, HR Director

9) Job Opportunity: Arts Corps, Development Director

10) Job Opportunity: API Women and Family Safety Center, Young Adult Program CoordinatorWomen'sProgram
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1. Event: ACLF Social - Karaoke Night at Spitfire; Friday, September 5, 2008Save the Date!

ACLF will be hosting a "Summer's End" KAROAKE Night Social/Fundraiser!The event will be at Spitfire, in Belltown:2219 4th AveSeattle, WA 98121 Time: TBDSuggested Donation: $20More info to come. We hope to see you there!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2. Meet and Greet: Non Profit Assistance Center (NAC)-Get to know your elected officials; Rainier Community Center, September 10

From Ann Novakowski, 2007 CLP Participant

On behalf of the Nonprofit Assistance Center, we invite you to attend a "Meet and Greet" session where you can get to know your elected officials. It will include a community forum to foster discussion between our communities and elected officials. The event will be held on Wednesday, September 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Rainer Community Center. Former Secretary of State, Ralph Munro, will moderate the event and former State Representative Velma Veloria is a co-sponsor.

As you know, many refugees and immigrants, people of color and indigenous people are disenfranchised, disconnected and isolated from the legislative and policy making process. There are numerous issues that our communities continue face in the Puget Sound Region. Our communities are concerned with such things as culturally competent services for our seniors, education, youth and gang prevention, health and mental health services, affordable housing and workforce development.

Legislative representatives and elected officials need to hear from us! Raising our voices on these (and any other) issues is critical to the legislative process. The "Meet and Greet" session marks the first step for Nonprofit Assistance Center's Political Empowerment Project. We aim to enhance the participation and involvement of the communities we serve in the political process. Your participation in this event is crucial.

Please join us for the "Meet and Greet"!
Date: September 10, 2008
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Rainier Community Center
4600 38th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98118

Directions: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/rainiercc.htm

If you or your organization would like to co-sponsor this event please contact Kissy Gaston by telephone at: 206-324-5850 ext. 10, or by email at: kgaston@nacseattle.org. Sponsorship includes bringing five (5) members of your community to the event and/or volunteering. We will highlight sponsoring organizations in announcements, media outreach efforts, and at the event itself. We are also accepting monetary donations. We thank you in advance for your participation and look forward to seeing you there!

Please confirm your sponsorship by August 14, 2008 and/or who will be attending from your organization by August 27th, 2008. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
3. Event: Wing Luke Asian Museum Civic Engagement Exhibition and Program, Opening Reception - August 19; Exhibition - August 20, 2008-January 18, 2009

From Joshua Heim, 2005 CLP Participant

The program schedule includes:
• An Election Night Party to be held directly after the Opening Reception on Tuesday, August 19th
• The addition of the Family Immigration Law Forum on Thursday, August 28th, 1-3pm
• Voter registration activities beginning on Saturday, August 16th and concluding on Tuesday, October 20th
• A Ballot Party on Sunday, October 26thPlease note that King County Elections will be organizing voter registration activities on Third Saturdays in addition to our opening day while OneAmerica will be organizing voter registration activities on our First Thursdays.

Our Voice…Our Democracy:Civic Engagement in the Asian Pacific Islander American CommunityAugust 20th, 2008 – January, 18th,2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
4. Announcement: Graduation Dinner & Auction at McCaw Hall; Wednesday, November 12, 2008

ACLF would like to invite you and your friends to celebrate the graduation of our CLP 2008 class! The event will be at McCaw Hall. Tickets are $80. Pre-register now online at:https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/AsianPacificIslanderCommuni/OnlineRegistration.htmlAlso support our graduation dinner this year by the following:
1) Become a table captain
2) Donate an auction item
3) Purchase an ad in our program
4) Join our graduation dinner committee!
5) Attend our event!

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5. Internship Opportunity: EMC Research

From Julien Loh, Current Board Member, CLP 00

EMC Research EMC has an immediate opening for an Intern in their Seattle, Washington office. EMC is a full-service opinion research firm with a large variety of political, corporate and institutional clients. Responsibilities will include preparation of deliverables for presentation of research findings, data management and analysis, internet research, and administrative duties. The right candidate will be a self-starting problem solver with strong writing and time management skills. Experience in public opinion research and/or course work in survey research methods and statistics a plus. Knowledge of SPSS a plus. Please submit cover letter and resume to resume@emcresearch.com.
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6. Job Opportunity: Congressman Jay Inslee's office is hiring

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to District Director, Sharmila K. Swenson (Sharmila.swenson@mail.house.gov) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
7. Job Opportunity: American Red Cross, International Services Program Manager

From My Tam Nguyen, CLP 08

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER
The American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties is currently seeking a full-time International Services Program Manager to join our team in the Seattle office. Under the supervision of the Community Services and Outreach Director, the International Services Program (ISP) Manager oversees the Chapter's efforts to promote and further the international efforts and Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross movement. International Program activities include volunteer-based language interpretation/translation services, Refugee and Holocaust Survivor Tracing, International Humanitarian Law training, support of community education and outreach regarding the International Red Cross Movement. The ISP Manager also facilitates the involvement and inclusion of members of non- and limited-English speaking, refugee, and immigrant communities in disaster preparedness training and education. MAIN

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide vision and direction for International Services Program.
• Facilitate volunteer-based language assistance to Chapter departments, non-profit organizations and individuals in the Seattle-King–Kitsap County community.
• Directly supervise the work of the International Services Specialists and Caseworkers.
• Collaborate with all of the Chapter's departments to identify and remove barriers to serving clients from non-/limited English speaking and ethnic communities.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with the leaders of the non-/limited-English speaking and ethnic communities.
• Coordinate the Chapter's response to international events and respond to inquiries from the general public regarding the International Red Cross Movement.
• Oversee the recruitment, support and recognition of volunteers in direct services and leadership positions; design and implement volunteer training programs.
• Evaluate and support the use of bilingual volunteers throughout the Chapter and develop methods to enhance their effectiveness and performance.
• Develop and implement annual work plans and logic models; coordinate outcomes measurements and design of evaluation tools.
• Support and facilitate community trainings in Orientation to International Services, International Humanitarian Law, and other topics as determined by the national ARC curricula.
• Support a variety of volunteer-based initiatives designed to educate community members about the Chapter, the ISP Program, and the opportunities for local involvement in the International Red Cross Movement.
• Develop and administer program budgets.
• Collaborate with all Chapter departments to ensure that services, programs and products are available to non-/limited-English speaking communities.
• Represent Chapter initiatives at certain community meetings, forums, fairs and festivals (e.g., the King County Refugee Forum).
• Develop collaborative relationships and projects with area non-profit and social service agencies working alongside the non-/limited-English speaking and ethnic communities.
• Maintain certification as an International Humanitarian Law instructor through the National Office of the American Red Cross, organizing and facilitating the training at least twice a year. REQUIREMENTS• Master's degree in Human Services, International Relations, or related field preferred. B.A. degree in International Relations, Community Organization, Human Services, Marketing, Public Administration or a related field required.
• Foreign language ability required [Spanish, French, Russian, East African Languages, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)] preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of successful work experience in progressively more responsible positions, including program management, social services, volunteer coordination, community outreach or other directly related field(s). A minimum of 2 years of experience required working on issues of multiculturalism and/or international issues affecting refugee or immigrant communities. 2 years of management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of successful volunteer program administration and community outreach.
• Strong sensitivity to and the ability to relate to and work well with diverse, multicultural populations.
• Strong public presentation skills.
• Knowledge about community resources and non-/limited English speaking communities.
• Ability to commit to and communicate Red Cross values, including neutrality.
• Ability to develop and administer a program budget.
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record. Our ideal candidate will also have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication abilities, strong supervisory skills and the ability to serve as a positive and professional representative of the American Red Cross.

COMPENSATION$37,853 – $41,546
DOE + full benefits
CLOSING DATE June 23, 2008 or when position is filled.
TO APPLY The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are accepted by sending your Cover Letter and Resume in a single MS Word attachment to isp.pmsi@hiredesk.net.Please Note: Emails are processed electronically, so your contact information (Name, Address, Phone and Email) must appear at the top of the resume. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
8. Job Opportunity: Plymouth Housing, Group HR Director

From Nori Catabay, Former President/Board Member
Opening Date: July 23, 2008
Closing Date: Open until filled

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Status:Compensation: Exempt/Full Time
$60,000 - $67,500 DOQ
Hours: Monday thru Friday8:00 am to 4:30 pm - 40 hours/week
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision , long-term disability, group life insurance, retirement, paid vacation, sick & holiday, bus pass subsidy, 403(b) retirement plan & EAPAGENCY

OVERVIEW
Plymouth Housing Group (PHG) is a non-profit corporation with 120 employees and an annual budget of $10.5 million. Its mission is "to eliminate homelessness and stabilize homeless and very-low-income people in housing by preserving, developing, and operating safe, decent, affordable housing, and by providing opportunities for homeless and very-low-income people to improve their lives." PHG owns and manages 11 buildings in downtown Seattle that provide more than 800 units of permanent supportive housing for individuals coming from homelessness.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Director of Human Resources is a senior position which provides leadership in cultivating an agency culture based upon respect, trust, excellence and accountability, and plays a key role in PHG's efforts to nurture a diverse work force. The Director plans, implements, and evaluates the company's human resources function and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. He or she communicates HR policies and programs to all PHG employees, oversees benefits administration, ensures a smooth interface with PHG payroll processing, and oversees training of PHG supervisors in employee relations, performance management, employment law and other HR issues. The Director supervises one full-time HR Assistant, reports to the Chief Operations Officer and is a member of the agency's Leadership Team.

Requirements: (experience, training, skills or education)
1. Degree in business, human resources or related field.
2. A minimum of eight years experience in a directly related position as an HR generalist with at least three at upper management level of HR in a mid-size organization. Experience in a non-profit organization a plus.
3. Proven success in HR leadership position with sound technical skills, excellent communication skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, good judgment and strong operational focus.
4. An energetic, forward-thinking and creative team player with high ethical standards and commitment to nurturing a diverse work force.
5. Management skills that demonstrate inclusiveness, decisiveness, good facilitation, a process improvement orientation, approachability and a willingness to give feedback and develop subordinates.
6. In-depth knowledge in employment law; thorough familiarity with benefits administration; experience managing HR database; proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with MIP/ABRA software applications desirable.
SUBMIT LETTER OF INTEREST & RESUME
PLYMOUTH HOUSING GROUP
2113 3rd Avenue, Seattle WA 98121
FAX: (206) 374-0602
Email:jobs@plymouthhousing.orgwww.plymouthhousing.org
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9) Job Opportunity: Arts Corps, Development Director

From Christina Twu, Current Board Member, CLP 07

Arts Corps seeks a full-time Development Director to manage the organization's fundraising, grassroots outreach and strategic communications activities.Ideal candidates will combine experience in fundraising from both individual donors and foundations with a passion for social justice work and an authentic engagement in Arts Corps' mission of providing access to arts classes that develop the creative capacities of youth.

The Development Director will work with organizational staff, board and volunteers to broaden the reach of our fundraising efforts in the Seattle area while cultivating relationships with supporters and funders locally and nationally.

To access a full job description, please visit www.artscorps.org/enlist.
Salary: $38,000-52,000 depending on experience
Contact: Send resume and cover letter to employment@artscorps.org; no phone calls please
Application Deadline: August 22, 2008
Preferred Start Date: September 15, 2008
Arts Corps is an equal opportunity employer. People of color strongly encouraged to apply.
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10) Job Opportunity: API Women and Family Safety Center, Young Adult Program Coordinator-Women's Program

Title: Young Adult Program Coordinator – Women's Program
Reports to: Executive Director
FLSA: Non-exempt Regular Full-Time
Compensation: Salary depends on experience. Full medical and dental. Generous vacation and personal holiday package.
Closing Date: August 29, 2008

Program: The Safety Center's Young Adult Program's goal is to prevent initial and on-going intimate partner violence (dating violence and sexual assault) and family violence against Asian and Pacific Islanders youth between the ages of 12-24. This is accomplished through in-school and community education, organizing, and one-to-one advocacy.

Essential Responsibilities:

§ Oversee youth program and coordinate youth team meetings

§ Recruit, train, and retain Asian and Pacific Islander youth group(s)

§ Motivate and advise youth in developing culturally and linguistically relevant prevention projects (i.e. community organizing, peer networks, education, and/or public awareness campaigns) and for group to identify effective means of raising awareness regarding dating violence.

§ Coordinate and facilitate API youth support and/or leadership groups

§ Coordinate and facilitate support/educational/discussion groups among young API women within local high schools and middle schools

§ Coordinate and facilitate culturally relevant educational presentations/workshops to adult community members and health/human service providers regarding dating violence and sexual assault Collaborate with other community agencies/programs to develop a network of providers and young people's groups working against dating violence and sexual assault (i.e. the Safety Center's API Men's Involvement Program, API Youth Task Force, Seattle Young People's Project)

§ Develop/modify comprehensive, age appropriate dating violence/sexual assault prevention curricula for ages 12-24.

§ Supervise youth program volunteers

§ Represent agency at meetings, public forums, etc

§ Attend staff meetings, planning activities, and trainings.

Provide resources and referrals for victims of dating violence and sexual assault and support youth in safety planning and crisis intervention, including reporting to CPS when mandated

§ Track youth program work plan, budget, and fulfill reporting requirements

§ Support the Executive Director on youth-specific grants

§ Support youth in safety planning and crisis intervention, including reporting to CPS when mandated

§ Other duties as assignedRequirements

§ Experience working/volunteering with Asian and Pacific Islander youth and young adults

§ Value youth empowerment and voice

§ Familiar with issues of racism, classism, and homophobia.

§ Excellent organizational and communication skills

§ Experience coordinating events, programs, projects.

§ Experience working/volunteering on community organizing and educational projects

§ Able to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds

§ Computer skills (Word, Excel, Desktop Publishing)Preferred Qualifications

§ Experience working against violence, particularly violence against women, domestic violence, sexual assault.

§ Bi-lingual/bi-cultural in an Asian and Pacific language and/or culture.

§ Minimum of at least 2 years experience working or volunteering in Seattle Asian Pacific Islander communities

Forward resumes and 3 references to:
APIWFSC,
ATTN: Executive Director
P.O. Box 14047
Seattle, WA 98114;
or Fax (206) 467-1072

WA Primary Election Party at Wing Luke Asian Museum

The Wing Luke Asian Museum, in coordination with community partners are hosting a Primary Election Party at the WLAM on August 19th, 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM, following the opening reception of the NEW Civic Engagement Exhibition: Our Voice...Our Democracy: Civic Engagement in the APIA Community. Please see the attachment and distribute to your lists! Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions please contact.

Jared M. Jonson
APIAvote WA '08 Field Organizer
(360) 888-5163
jonsonwsu@yahoo.com

June 24 Meet and Greet!

ACLF Community Voice June 2008 Newsletter

ACLF Meet & Greet Happy Hour!

Welcome ACLF's First Executive Director
Cherry Cayabyab and the CLP Class of 2008!

Tuesday, June 24
5:30pm - 7:30pm
O'Asian Kitchen
800 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
RSVP to aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org

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ACLF Hires First Executive Director
By Christina Twu

ACLF is proud to announce the hire of our first ever Executive Director, Cherry Cayabyab. "I'm honored and humbled to serve an organization that has so richly contributed to strengthening and building the leadership of Asian Pacific Islanders in the Northwest," says Cherry.

Since November 2007, Cherry has served as interim executive director, managing ACLF's program and curriculum development, as well as fundraising and community engagement efforts. ACLF is proud to have her continue her role in a permanent capacity. "We thank Cherry for all of her hard work during the past months as our interim ED. The board looks forward to our further growth as an organization under Cherry's very capable leadership", says board member Darlene Lee.
Cherry was an ACLF board member and curriculum committee member for two years. Having staffed organizations serving low-income immigrants and workers such as Inter*Im Community Development Association, Legacy of Equality, Leadership and Organizing (LELO), and the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, she brings a decade of experience engaging in social justice organizing, research and policy advocacy with communities of color in the nonprofit/public service field.

"Hiring our first Executive Director is a step towards ACLF's strategic direction to expand our community impact and organizational capacity. We are excited to have Cherry's fresh and energetic leadership at ACLF," says ACLF president Mai Nguyen.

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ACLF Welcomes 2008 CLP Class
By Julien Loh

ACLF welcomes its 2008 Community Leaders Program (CLP) class! On May 16 at the opening retreat, 14 dynamic participants began the challenging six-month leadership program. "I believe that challenge prefaces opportunity," says
2008 participant Jamie Badilla. "Social, economic and political injustice still exists in our community and I'm excited to discover what we can achieve as a group that not only recognizes important differences while uniting similarities, but also cohesively speaks for those who cannot."

In addition to board members and staff getting to know the new participants, the weekend-long CLP retreat brought the participants team-building and bonding activities around social justice and shared experience, thanks to committed faciltators Soya Jung Harris, Brian Hsi, Ann Kim Novakowski and Cherry Cayabyab.

At the end of the retreat, one participant shared, "I can't wait to get to know participants, staff and board more. I'm excited about our group project, the skills I will gain and experiences I will have. This program is so empowering and I look forward to experiencing the rest!"

ACLF uses its extensive network of community leaders, board members, and alumni to encourage emerging leaders to apply to the Community Leaders Program. Each year, participants from all across the Puget Sound region submit applications for the program. ACLF staff and board members review applications and make recommendations on who should be invited for interviews. Applicants that are invited for interviews articulate thoughtful answers on what community means to them, how they will benefit from participating in the program, and discuss their contributions to the CLP.
Like previous classes, the 2008 applicant pool included many who demonstrate a strong interest in social justice and community empowerment.

To learn more about the Community Leaders Program, how to apply or volunteer opportunities, contact the ACLF office.

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Invest in Our Future API Leaders with Less Paper and Less Hassle

Give Online!
www.aclfnorthwest.org/donate.htm
No more envelopes or postage stamps!

Celebrate the 2008 CLP class through our new expanded online giving function. With a convenient click of a mouse, give directly to the program that will shape these future leaders in our community.

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Tasveer, Our Community Project Partner!

We are excited to announce that ACLF has partnered with Tasveer on a media project this year! Tasveer, "picture" in Hindi/Urdu, is a grassroots, community-based organization that is committed to bringing independent progressive films from South Asia and the South Asian Diaspora to the Pacific Northwest. The community project, proposed by Neelu Bhuman, will be exploring mixed orientation relationships within South Asian communities, these relationships whose members' sexual orientations differ. Uma Rao, CLP 05, has graciously accepted the role of lead community liason/project advisor. Rita Meher is providing filming/media and production expertise. The CLP class will work closely with Uma, Rita and Anju Ganti (ACLF board
member) for the next five months to create a media piece, which they will present and discuss at this year's Independent South Asian Film Festival (ISAFF).

In continuing the tradition of engendering social change through the powerful medium of film and media, Tasveer adopted this year's 5th ISAFF to encompass queer themes from South Asia and its diaspora. Tasveer wanted to take this opportunity to consider a broad range of queer topics. A topic which has a dearth of exposure is that of mixed orientation relationships, which refers to relationships whose members' sexual orientations differ.
Tasveer is looking to include a program that provides visibility for these relationships, the people in them and the issues they face in a predominantly polar society.

We view this as a unique opportunity for ACLF to strengthen relationships with South Asian and LGBTQ (lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer)
communities and for Tasveer to connect with the greater Asian Pacific Islander community. This community project may well be ACLF's most challenging yet, given the complexity of political identities, cultures and dynamics that promotes the need for strong cultural competency. ACLF and Tasveer are committed to supporting each other to ensure a positive partnership experience. For more information about the project, please contact the ACLF office.

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ACLF Administrative Assistant Position

ACLF seeks an energetic & organized Administrative Assistant to play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of the organization. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and program support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors. The Assistant will coordinate and provide support for programs, fiscal operations, board and committee activities, events, communications, and overall administrative functions.
This position reports to the Executive Director. Please contact aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org for more information and to learn how to apply.

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Save the Date!
ACLF's 9th Annual Graduation Dinner

"The Face of Leadership, The Heart of Community"
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
McCaw Hall, Seattle Center

Gathering over 300 community leaders, professionals, and ACLF alumni to celebrate our CLP participants' accomplishments.

Contact aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org to get on our mailing list and receive an invitation!

Full-time Community Advocate Job Description

About Chaya
Chaya, (translated from the Sanskrit word for “shelter” or “shade,”), founded in 1996, is a community-based, non-profit organization that provides resources and services to South Asian women in situations of domestic violence, and works towards creating awareness about the issue in the South Asian and larger communities. Our work is informed by a complex understanding of the specific cultural circumstances surrounding domestic violence in the South Asian community.

Chaya’s mission is to support South Asian survivors and families impacted by domestic violence and abuse, and to engage communities to change the societal conditions that enable oppression, especially violence against women.

Chaya envisions a just and equitable world free of violence.

Chaya’s Philosophy and Commitment
Chaya understands domestic violence as an imbalance of power within relationships supported and made possible by larger imbalances of power in society, such as racism, anti-immigrant sentiment, sexism, homophobia, classism, and ableism. We believe that part of ending domestic violence involves acknowledging and talking about the larger systems of oppression that give rise to abuse and violence in our lives and communities.

We provide services to South Asian women who are past or present survivors of domestic violence and abuse. This work is grounded in an empowerment approach in which we recognize and support each survivor’s worth, integrity, right to self determination and safety. We understand that the people we work with are unique, complex, and whole beings and that the domestic violence they experience is only one factor of many shaping their lives and the opportunities available to them. We support each woman within her own unique cultural context and are committed to improving a survivor’s access to services. We strive to do our work with compassion, respect and humility.

Chaya is committed to raising awareness about domestic violence issues in the South Asian context and inspiring and involving our communities to be part of this movement. In collaboration with our communities, we strive to achieve our mission by challenging systems of inequality and promoting positive social change.

Chaya also actively represents the South Asian perspective on key issue’s relevant to women at the policy level.

The Community Advocate Position
Chaya seeks a Community Advocate to work on domestic violence issues through providing direct services and community education/outreach.

Chaya has recently restructured its programs to take a more integrative approach. Chaya Community Advocates will work toward the same goals with different areas of emphasis. We’re searching for an individual who can bring flexibility, creativity and openness to our team in this time of exciting change!

The Community Advocate will be primarily responsible for the following activities:

Direct-Services:
- Respond to calls on the Helpline from survivors, family members and friends, and other service providers.
- Provide advocacy-based counseling* to survivors in a culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate manner.
o Advocate for survivors to safety plan, build support networks, process trauma, and heal from abuse.
o Make relevant and appropriate referrals for clients’ legal, medical, housing and related needs.
o Work collaboratively with other’s in the direct-service program, including staff and advocacy committee volunteers.
- Abide by Chaya’s confidentiality policies.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation and reports.
- Develop and maintain relationships with ally organizations, community members, and other
service providers.
- Exhibit congruency between the mission and values of Chaya and one’s interactions with the
community.

Women’s Health Committee:
- In collaboration with volunteers, organize and facilitate quarterly events to engage South Asian college community on topics related to domestic violence, sexual assault, violence prevention,
physical & mental health, healthy relationships, and related topics.
- In collaboration with volunteers, increase participation in Women’s Health Committee
activities and events by conducting outreach.
- Organize and facilitate quarterly meetings with Chaya's Women’s Health Committee
volunteers.
- Maintain and foster relationships with South Asian student groups & violence prevention
services on UW campus.

The Community Advocate will also be expected to devote a portion of their time to supporting some of the following activities:
- Foster organizational and infrastructure development.
- Participate in organizational committees with board members and volunteers as needed.

*WAC 388-61A-0145

- Represent Chaya on select coalitions.
- Advocate for key policy issues.
- Prepare and distribute education and outreach materials.
- Organize community events, forums, and trainings.
- Participate in South Asian cultural celebrations and other community events.
- Participate in fundraising activities and events.
- Conduct basic administrative/maintenance tasks to contribute to smooth functioning of office
operations.
- Actively promote Chaya’s mision by participating in awareness-building opportunities, such as
trainings, forums, panel discussions, etc.

Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity and experience with issues related to: domestic violence and abuse; South Asian
communities, and refugee/immigrant issues.
- Experience with community-based advocacy, social service work, and/or nonprofit
organizations.
- Experience in grassroots community organizing.
- Fluency in a South Asian language and English.
- Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working effectively with people in crisis situations.
- Experience working respectfully with persons of diverse ethnic, religious, national, educational,
language, sexual orientation, cultural, and class backgrounds.
- Public speaking skills and experience in planning and giving trainings.
- Flexibility to adapt and grow with a dynamic organization.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Reliable transportation and valid WA state driver’s license.
- Basic proficiency in Internet, MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.

This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.
Salary dependent on experience.
Chaya is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and people of color are encouraged to apply.

To apply:
We will begin reviewing resumes on 5/27/08 and the position will remain open until filled. Please send or e-mail a cover letter and resume to:

Chaya
Attn: Hiring Committee
PO Box 22291
Seattle, WA 98122

E-mail: hiring at chayaseattle dot org (written out to prevent automatic spam generation.)

ACLF Administrative Assistant Position

Please distribute widely...

Position Announcement - Administrative Assistant
Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation

About ACLF
The Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF) was organized in 1998 to identify, train, and mentor promising community leaders, ensuring that the Asian Pacific Islander community is influential in socio-political discourse and policy-making.

Mission
ACLF promotes social, economic and political justice by training and supporting a strong sustainable community of civically engaged leaders that reflects the diversity of local Asians and Pacific Islanders.

Position
ACLF seeks an energetic and organized Administrative Assistant to play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of the organization. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and program support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors. The Assistant will coordinate and provide support for programs, fiscal operations, board and committee activities, events, communications, and overall administrative functions. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Program Support
- Coordination and logistical support to programs, particularly the Community Leaders Program, by working closely with the Executive Director to ensure smooth program implementation.
- Aid in outreach and recruitment for current ACLF programs, as per organizational goals.
Board of Directors Support
- Coordinate board and committee meeting logistics; take meeting minutes; gather and disseminate information to the Board of Directors ensuring smooth communication
- Attend and provide support for Board meetings and other committee meetings as appropriate
Event Coordination
- Coordinate annual graduation dinner fundraiser with Graduation Dinner Committee
- Support Marketing and Fundraising committee event coordination needs
Financial Record Keeping
- Coordinate bookkeeping and accounts payable/receivable via communication with Executive Director, Board Treasurer and bookkeeper.
Communications
- Coordinate and support community outreach and marketing activities
- Manage donor database (eTapestry) and website maintenance; develop newsletters and coordinate/update online blog and networking sites.
Other duties as required.

This is a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional development through exposure to ACLF's dynamic programs and networks; and an exciting time to be a part of ACLF's organizational growth.


Required Qualifications:
-- Exceptional written and oral communications
-- Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multi-task
-- Demonstrated effective office skills (typing, phones, filing, mailing) and proficiency with personal computers, particularly Microsoft Office
-- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
-- Excellent judgment and tact when dealing with sensitive issues/situations
-- Available for evening and weekend meetings/events (can flex hours)
-- Experience in coordinating and organizing logistics for meetings/events
-- Comfortable and willing to work in a small, busy non-profit office.
-- Committed to the values and mission of ACLF to promote social, economic and political justice.


Desired Qualifications:
-- Minimum 2 years success in an administrative position
-- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
-- Experience in human resources, fundraising, web design and event planning
-- Database and web development management experience
-- Experience in community outreach, organizing and working with communities of color.


Compensation
The Administrative Assistant is a full-time position (40 hours per week) at a pay rate of $14/hour with competitive benefits. The position begins July 1, 2008.


To Apply
Email or mail resume, cover letter and 2 writing samples to:
Cherry Cayabyab
aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org
P.O. Box 14461, Seattle, WA 98114

ACLF is now accepting applications and scheduling interviews.

The U.S. Census Bureau is now scheduling Management Tests for management positions for 12 Early Opening Local Census Offices

Completing a one hour multiple choice management test is the first step in applying for a management position. We are now providing the opportunity to all interested applicants to take the test prior to the posting of the positions this summer. All tested applicants will be notified when the positions are posted and will need to submit all application materials by the deadline in the announcement. Positions will also be posted on our website once available at: http://www.census.gov/rosea/www/emply.html

Please call 1-877-471-5432 for more information regarding the positions and to sign up for a test.

Office Locations:

Alaska: Anchorage
California: Santa Rosa, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Stockton
Idaho: Boise
Oregon: Portland, Eugene
Washington: Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane

Management Positions:

Local Census Office Manager
Assistant Manager for Administration
Assistant Manager for Recruiting
Assistant Manager for Field Operations
Assistant Manager for Quality Assurance
Assistant Manager for Technology
Field Operations Supervisor
Office Operations Supervisor


The Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply

May 1 - API Unified for Immigrant Rights

Please distribute widely!

JOIN THE ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CONTINGENT - API Unified
for the MAY 1st MARCH and RALLY!!!

Thursday - May 1st, 2008
Meeting Time: 3pm*
Meeting Place: Northwest Corner of Judkins Park**
*Contingent will move closer to the stage at 4pm.
**Look for the API Unified Banner.

Please bring your own signs and banners and march together to show strong API community support and solidarity! Contingent participants will be given cloth armbands to wear.

Contingent Calls:
WE ARE WORKERS!
API UNIFIED FOR GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS!

API Unified Supporting Organizations: Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), International District Housing Alliance (IDHA), Khmer In Action, March 1st Solidarity, Sahngnoksoo, BAYAN-USA, AnakBayan Seattle, Arts Kollective, Pinay sa Seattle, Philippine-US Solidarity Organization (PUSO) and more...

Please contact Chel Cendana (chelcendana@gmail.com or 360.990.9424) to endorse API Unified and/or if you would like more information. Thanks!

Summer Internship w/the Washington Bus

The Washington Bus organizes, mobilizes and energizes young people to assert their political power.

We are currently filling internship positions for this summer. The internship will develop leadership skills and teach young people the ins and outs of local politics. Ideal candidates are folks 16 to 25-years-old, responsible, hard working and passionate about supporting their local community. Our internships will offer need based stipends and is a great opportunity to get involved.

Please forward this far and wide!

Questions--please email: jobs@washingtonbus.org

Wendy Cho Ripp
The Washington Bus

Mayor Nickels Seeks Young Adults for City Boards & Commissions

Mayor Greg Nickels is looking for people aged 18-29 interested in making a difference through public service. As part of the YMCA's Get Engaged program, Nickels will appoint people in this age group to 13 of the city's boards and commissions this fall.

The Get Engaged program aims to give young adults a voice in city government & foster long-term citizen participation in government. Participants serve on boards and commissions that advise city government on a variety of issues including human rights, historical preservation, city planning and the arts.

In addition to being appointed to a year-long term as voting commissioners, participants join a group of inspired young adults who are dedicated to making Seattle a better place to live through community building and leadership development. Get Engaged is an innovative program that is a partnership between the City of Seattle and the Metrocenter YMCA. The program's goal is to cultivate the next generation of leaders by highlighting the importance and value of young adults in community affairs.

If you are an adult between the ages of 18-29, reside in the city of Seattle and are interested in applying to the Get Engaged program or want more information, please visit http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/boards.htm or contact Mona Grife, Metrocenter YMCA, at (206) 382-5005, or via email at mgrife@seattleymca.org.

All application materials and instructions are at:
http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/boards.htm.

The application deadline is April 28, 2008. Materials are attached.

The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in the city's boards and commissions. Women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.

Visit the Mayor's web site at www.seattle.gov/mayor. Get the Mayor's inside view on efforts to promote transportation, public
safety, economic opportunity and healthy communities by signing up for The Nickels Newsletter at www.seattle.gov/mayor/newsletter_signup.htm


Michael Gilmore
Mayor Greg Nickels
Administrator, Boards & Commissions
ph: 206-615-0048
fax: 206-684-5360
http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/boards.htm

Mailing Address:
Mayor's Office
PO Box 94749
Seattle, WA 98124-4749

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ACLF Receives Legacy Award from Center for Ethical Leadership

Created and named in honor of Center for Ethical Leadership founder, Bill Grace, this award celebrates Puget Sound leaders whose vision, commitment and unceasing efforts are significantly advancing social, environmental, and economic justice. ACLF received this honor at their March 6th Third Annual Legacy Award Banquet at the Museum of History and Industry.

ACLF Receives Special Recognition Award from the Japanese American Citizen’s League

ACLF is honored to receive the Special Recognition Award at JACL, an honor bestowed on those who work tirelessly towards the virtues of community service, leadership development and civil rights advocacy. ACLF will receive the award at the JACL, Seattle Chapter’s upcoming 86th Annual Installation Banquet, “Changing Faces” on Saturday, February 2nd, at the Seattle Waterfront Marriott.