ACLF Community Announcements- January

ACLF Community Announcements – January 13, 2009

Table of Contents:

Note: ACLF is a 501c3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not endorse electoral campaigns and candidates. ACLF shares announcements about event/job/volunteer opportunities to initiate interest in civic and community matters.

1) ACLF Announcement: ACLF Now Accepting 2009 Community Leaders Program (CLP) Applications - Due: Saturday, March 14 (Now taking RSVP’s for Feb 10 CLP Information Session)

2) ACLF Announcement: ACLF Community Project Request for Proposals (RFPs) are due January 20

3) Job Opportunity: Neighborhood House- Community Health Associate , Closing Date: November 21,2008 or until filled

4) Job Opportunity: SCIDpda Executive Director, submit cover letter/resume by February 20

5) Job Opportunity: 2010 Census recruiting for upcoming field and office positions. Hiring will start in February 2009.

6) Job Opportunity: ICHS Foundation Executive Director, Opening date January 9- open until filled.

7) Training Opportunity: Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management program July 2009 at Harvard. Applications due March 1

8) Volunteer Opportunity: Wing Luke Asian Museum Oral History Workshop, Winter 2009

9) Event: Inauguration Mixer, presented by MAVIN & the Wing Luke Asian Museum; Tuesday, January 20th

10) Event: JACL 87th Annual Installation Banquet, Saturday January 24, Seattle Waterfront Marriot Hotel, 5:30 pm- reception

11) Event: Guiding Lights Conference, January 30-31, Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion

12) Event: OCA's 2009 Lunar New Year Celebration/Golden Circle Awards Dinner , Saturday, February 7, New Hong Kong Restaurant, 5:30pm

Email aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org with 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.
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1) ACLF Announcement: ACLF is now accepting applications to its 2009 Community Leaders Program (CLP). Applications are due Saturday, March 14.

Application can be downloaded at http://aclfnorthwest.org/clp.htm.

Interested applicants to the 2009 Community Leaders Program (CLP) may now RSVP for our CLP Information Session on:
Tuesday, February 10
6:00pm – 8:00pm (refreshments provided)
Columbia City Branch – Seattle Public Library - Meeting Room
4721 Rainier Ave S. Seattle, WA 98118
RSVP to aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org

ACLF's CLP has graduated over 125 outstanding leaders with an ongoing commitment to public service and positive social change. The 2009 CLP class will also mark ACLF's 10 year anniversary of strengthening the leadership capacity of local Asian Pacific Islander communities.

"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

Program Objectives
· To foster ethical, compassionate and self-reflective API leaders who promote greater social, economic, and political justice.
· To build strong interpersonal relationships that promote communication, support, and accountability to each other and to the API community.
· To strengthen inter-group collaboration through knowledge and understanding of diverse perspectives within the API community.
· To cultivate leaders who value and practice coalition-building across all communities in order to benefit the community at large.
· To build connections between the CLP class and the greater API community.

Our three-pronged approach fosters the development of individual leadership, community strength, and inter-community unity to promote issues critical to Asian Pacific Islanders:

Leadership Development
Program participants receive training in coalition building, interpersonal communication, community development, public speaking, media training, and other critical leadership skills.

Community Involvement
Participants develop and apply their leadership skills by completing a community project designed to benefit a local API organization.

Networking and Mentorship
ACLF promotes networking opportunities for participants to meet API community leaders and develop mentor-mentee relationships.

"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

Application can be downloaded at http://aclfnorthwest.org/clp.htm.
For more information, contact ACLF at 206.625.3850 or aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org.

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2) ACLF Announcement: ACLF Community Project Request for Proposals (RFPs) are due January 20.

For a list of past ACLF community projects and to download the RFP, visit: http://aclfnorthwest.org/project.htm

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.
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3) Job Opportunity: Neighborhood House- Community Health Associate Closing Date: November 21, 2008 or until filled

Reports to:NIH Project Coordinator
Status: Part-time Regular, 20 hours per week
FLSA: Non-exempt
Salary Range:12 ($14.81-$17.50)
Closing Date: November 21, 2008 or until filled
Position Available2

Neighborhood House Programs
Since 1906, Neighborhood House has been helping diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence and community building. Our services include early childhood education (including Head Start and Early Head Start), mentoring and tutoring, emergency referral services, self-sufficiency/employment classes and services (including ESL and citizenship), job placement and training, substance abuse services, transportation and outreach for the elderly and disabled and publication of the Voice newspaper. Annually, Neighborhood House serves over 7,000 individuals. Of those, 80 percent are refugees and immigrants.

Scope
The High Point/Greenbridge Healthy Community Project is a community based participatory research project that seeks to impact the health of the low income, immigrant and refugee communities in and around the High Point and Greenbridge housing communities. The goal is to reduce health disparities by working in partnership with residents and community partners to improve health and physical activities. We promote health through capacity building, community outreach, community-based education and participation in physical activities. Research related activities such as focus groups and interviews are conducted to evaluate the outcomes. The Program Coordinator will support a team of bilingual coordinators and diverse residents to implement project activities that will address identified priority issues related to community health and physical activities. This five-year project is funded by the National Institute of Health from 2008-2012.

Responsibilities
§ Develop and staff the community action teams with other bilingual community coordinators under the leadership of the Project Coordinator.
§ Recruit community members to participate in Community Action Teams, Steering Committee and other project related activities.
§ Develop, support and coordinate the Cambodian members of the Community Action Teams to implement project activities and reach program goals.
§ Develop outreach strategies to target communities to encourage participation in leadership opportunities, community building activities and physical activity events/classes, etc.
§ Provide interpretation and translation (Khmer, Vietnamese and Somali focused) .
§ Assist in the development of all project related activities.
§ Attend and participate in project related trainings, meetings and activities.
§ Collaborate with other NH and other community programs as appropriate.
§ Perform other tasks as assigned.
§ Submit reports and logs as requested.

Qualifications
· B.A. degree in Social Work, Community Health, Public Health or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in public schools or social service programming.
· Experience in developing and implementing outreach and community building activities.
· At least two years experience working with multi-ethnic, bilingual families or communities.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of different backgrounds and languages.
· Bilingual ability (Khmer/Cambodian, Vietnamese or Somali).
· Knowledge of key computer applications (MS Office Suite).
· Ability to work with limited supervision and considerable self-direction.
· Experience and effectiveness in training and motivating others in a dynamic environment.
· Certification in the Protection of Human Subjects (must be re-certified every two years).
· Must pass the Washington State Patrol Background Check (rechecked every two years).
· Must have independent, reliable transportation for travel in Seattle & King County.
· Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards which may include productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer service-orientation, embracing a team player orientation, entrepreneurialism, and maintaining a professional demeanor
· Current First Aid Certificate (within 30 days of employment).
· Current CPR certificate (within 30 days of employment).
· Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings.

Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits available for employee and family. Life insurance provided. Employer contributes up to 4% toward retirements plan with employee match.

Employment Practice
Neighborhood House is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and gender expression of identity) or any other classification protected by law. Neighborhood House encourages and gives hiring preference to current and former Head Start parents. We encourage people of color and residents of the communities we serve to apply.

Application Procedure
Submit targeted cover letter, agency application and resume. Agency applications can be downloaded or picked up at the address below. Only applicants considered for interviews will be contacted. Applicants may FAX their materials to 206-461-3857, or mail to:

Neighborhood House
905 Spruce St., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
attn: Jill Trakarnsilpa, HR Manager
To apply online or download application, go to nhwa.org

For More Information
Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources Manager Jill Trakarnsilpa at 206-461-8430, ext. 239 or by e-mail nhjobs@nhwa.org
If you'd like to be notified of future job openings, you may subscribe to our employment notification service by sending your e-mail address to nhjobs@nhwa.org
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4) Job Opportunity: SCIDpda Executive Director, submit cover letter/resume by February 20

The Organization: The Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority ("SCIDpda") is a public development authority established in 1975 to revitalize the neighborhood.

The SCIDpda mission is: To preserve, promote and develop the Seattle Chinatown International District as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood. The SCIDpda is a unique community preservation and development organization with its multi-ethnic base and collaborative relationships.

Reports To: The SCIDpda Council, comprised of twelve (12) community volunteers from professions relevant to the PDA's mission.

General Nature & Scope of the Position: The Executive Director is responsible for the overall direction, day-to-day operations and financial success of SCIDpda. This includes managing over 80 employees, nearly 500 low-income units, over 200,000 square feet of retail/commercial space in nine buildings, and a senior services program (assisted living and adult day services). SCIDpda's annual operating budget is $7.8 million. The Executive Director is a community leader, finding opportunities through real estate development and programs to enhance a key, historic Seattle neighborhood.

Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Leadership:
· Provides leadership and vision for SCIDpda's pro-active, long term strategic planning.
· Ensures organizational capacity to carry out the vision, mission and core values of the PDA.
· Leads and motivates the entire staff.
· Provides leadership in the management of government relations.
· Develop, cultivates and ensures relations with ethnic communities.
2. Administration:
· Supervises the staff Leadership Team, through hiring, coaching, support, training and evaluation:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Director of Fund Development
- Director of Housing and Facilities
- Director of Real Estate Development
- Director of Senior Services
· Directs organization and program implementation, including annual work plans.
· Manages all program operations per directives from the Council.
· Provides management and oversight of special projects undertaken by the SCIDpda as directed by the Council, including interagency coordination, staff allocation, program development and long-term planning.
· Oversees operational audits.
3. Real Estate Development:
· Represents the SCIDpda to lenders, grant makers, service providers, sellers, and the development community.
· Oversees SCIDpda-sponsored commercial, residential and historical development projects, including feasibility studies, obtaining site control and/or development authority, preparing development and operating proformas, structuring and managing project subsidies and financing.
· Directs project staff and oversees project completion, including identifying trends and issues that may impact project development.
· Oversees refinancing or sale of existing projects and securing Council approvals.
4. Fund Development:
· Oversees the development of a fundraising plan to ensure adequate revenues for the SCIDpda from private and public sources.
· Cultivates major donors and funder relationships, and makes major asks.
· Oversees all fundraising activities, including grant/financial applications as needed.
· Participates in procuring event sponsorships,
· Ensures reporting to all fund sources on the activities of the SCIDpda and expenditures of funds.
· Ensures compliance with all funding source restrictions and requirements.
5. Fiscal Management:
· Ensures the organization, all programs and properties are operated in a fiscally sound manner.
· Reviews and ensures expenditures are consistent with adopted budgets.
· Directs annual budget process.
· Ensures compliance with regulations and contract requirements.
· Responsible for maintenance of a sound internal control system.
6. Council:
· Meet regularly with Council to develop and receive feedback on policies.
· Ensures productive, full Council interaction by communicating issues to the Council Chair and Executive Committee.
· Prepares accurate, timely recommendations and keeps Council updated on organizational efforts, decisions, policies and projects.
· Works with the Council Chair to develop the agenda and content for all Council meetings and annual work plan.
· Manages council development & recruitment.
7. Other responsibilities and duties as needed.

Qualifications:
Candidates are required to demonstrate that they possess the following experience, skills, and knowledge. Equally important are considerations of work style and temperament while leading in all areas:
1. At least 5 years experience in leading and managing a large and complex non-profit organization and/or business operation.
2. Experience and understanding on procedures for public agencies.
3. Experience in working with various ethnic communities of color and understanding of cultural competencies.
4. Ability to build relationships internally and externally to promote the SCIDpda's mission.
5. Proven excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills to motivate external stakeholders, the Council, all levels of management staff, and volunteers (minimum 5 years experience).
6. At least 5 years experience in community development (including housing and commercial real estate development), property management, or social services.
7. Proven skills in negotiating with financial institutions and funding sources.
8. Proven 5 years experience and ability to work effectively with public (local, state and federal) agencies and officials.
9. Proven experience in representing an organization to the media and public, including public speaking.
10. Proven strategic plan and program development (minimum 5 years experience).
11. Background in managing complex information. Strong analytical skills applied to business and fiscal data, and problem solving.
12. Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in public or business administration, social work, or related field.
13. Ability to exercise sound judgment and decisive decision making.
14. High level of personal and professional ethics.
15. Excellent written, oral communication and listening skills
16. Ability to delegate tasks.
17. Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite
18. Understanding of applicable web-based applications and software. Ability to apply new technologies as they develop.
19. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates may possess or demonstrate the following skill sets, ability, experience or knowledge listed below to enhance their performance in the position, but they are not required:
1. Advanced degree or course work in non-profit administration or operations management.
2. Seven to ten years progressively responsible management experience with responsibility for supervising staff and daily operations in a non-profit setting.
3. Proven 5 years experience and ability in working effectively with communities of color.
4. Conversational fluency in another/other language(s).

PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO COUNCIL CHAIR, ALBERT SHEN AT SHENAL@MSN.COM
NO PHONE INQUIRES
RESUMES ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009
CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED VIA EMAIL AND PHONE BY THE SEARCH COMMITTEE
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5) Job Opportunity: 2010 Census recruiting for upcoming field and office positions. Hiring will start in February 2009.

We are currently recruiting for upcoming field and office positions. Hiring for these positions will take place in February but people are encouraged to schedule for testing as soon as possible. Please help us spread the word to our communities about our current and upcoming job openings.

You may also visit our website for current census positions at http://www.census.gov/rosea/www/emply.html or you may call our recruiting line for more information at 1-866-861-2010.

In addition, we are also in the process of identifying training sites for our field operations. These training spaces are needed on a scheduled five day period basis. If your organization would like to donate training spaces for one week, or if you may know of community centers that may have spaces for training, please contact Guadalupe Cavazos, Assistant Manager for Field Operations, at (206) 501-4145, or by email at amfo.lco.2740@census2010.gov

Thank you for your continuous support and commitment in ensuring that our communities participate in the 2010 Census

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6) Job Opportunity: International Community Health Services (ICHS) Foundation Executive Director, Opening date January 9- open until filled.

Job Title: ICHS Foundation Executive Director
Department: ICHS Foundation
Reports to: International Community Health Services Foundation Board of Directors
FLSA: Exempt (Full-Time)
Date open: January 9, 2009
Date close: Open Until Filled

MISSION
The mission of International Community Health Services Foundation is to raise funds for and provide philanthropic support to International Community Health Services which provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health services to improve the health of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community and others.

SUMMARY
The ICHS Foundation Executive Director is under the direction of and in close collaboration with the ICHS Foundation Board of Directors and the ICHS Chief Executive Officer. The Foundation Executive Director will develop and implement the ICHS Foundation Business Plan and pursue fund development opportunities to support ICHS programs and services, including but not limited to patient assistance, health education, capital campaign, and operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Develop a case statement.
2. Recommend a major donor strategy and facilitate its implementation.
3. Prepare, direct, and execute annual fund raising plan which may include annual dinner and other special events.
4. Staff Foundation Board and ICHS Foundation committees as appropriate.
5. Establish and meet annual and multi-year fund raising goals, including initiating and supporting an annual fund drive.
6. Establish a donor tracking, cultivation and nurturing process; generate periodic reports.
7. Cultivate foundations, corporations, and private donors.
8. Develop grant applications or prospect letters as appropriate.
9. Produce effective communication and promotional materials.
10. Provide advice and direction about current philanthropic and fund development trends and issues, both internal and external, to facilitate policy decisions.
11. Help establish performance measures and data systems; oversee appropriate data collection and analysis; and monitor results to meet established goals and objectives.
12. Assist the Foundation Board, ICHS Board and the ICHS Chief Executive Officer to evaluate the effectiveness of the entire fund development program.
13. Lead the ICHS Foundation's grant-making activities and monitor grantee compliance.
14. Submit regular reports and updates, including an annual report.
15. Represent the ICHS Foundation to the community, in grand-making and donor circles, and other areas.
16. Participate with ICHS on-going strategic planning and identify varied funding sources to support ICHS goals and programs.
17. Develop and manage the ICHS Foundation administration, programs, finance, budget and staff.
18. Assures compliance of the ICHS Foundation and its activities to applicable regulations, laws, and by-laws.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Seven years experience in resources development, including experience developing multi-year funding strategies, annual fund appeals, special events management, grant writing, major gifts planning and solicitation, and endowment/planned giving.
2. Minimum of 3 years in senior to executive level management experience.
3. Strong leadership skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking.
4. Experience and knowledge of the Asian and Pacific Islander community and its donors.
5. Experience with non-profit boards, including serving, recruiting and supporting boards.
6. Successful experience in analysis, policy-making, grant making, fiscal management and computer skills, including non-profit fundraising database and other business software.
7. Advance related degree preferred.

The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job, and may be revised at any time.
Application Procedures
Application packets are available at all ICHS locations or online at www.ichs.com. Send resume and employment application to ICHS, Attn: HR, P O Box 3007, Seattle, WA 98114-3007; or Fax: 206.490.4011.

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7) Executive Director Opportunity: Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management program July 2009 at Harvard. Applications due March 1

Do you know of any non-profit organizations which benefit the Asian American community? If so, please encourage their Executive Director to consider spending a week at Harvard to sharpen their leadership skills and make their organizations more effective.

For the 4th consecutive year, the HBS4A will be sponsoring a full tuition, room, board, and materials scholarship for a non-profit organization executive director to attend the Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management program at HBS this July.

Thoa Nguyen, last year's HBS4A Scholarship recipient and Executive Director of the Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association had this to say after completing the program last year:

"Coming out of the SPNM 2008 Program, I felt that it was the singular most valuable professional training experience that I have had. The program, although extremely rigorous and required the participants to be focused and conscientious, was very rewarding to those who took it seriously.

I found myself constantly pondering both small and large strategic issues that I had already faced or will be facing in the coming years at SEAMAAC; the only difference was that at Harvard I had a vast community of like-minded practitioners around me to help me think through many of these issues.

For weeks after SPNM, I felt as if I was a walking commercial for both Harvard and the SPNM Program. One of the things I realized about this experience was that the reputation of Harvard is not merely a myth - not something that happened years ago, but something that is still happening this very day that speaks to its excellence."

Previous organizations which have benefited from the HBS4A scholarship include the New York Asian Women's Center in 2006, the Chinese Community Center in Houston in 2007, and the Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association in 2008.

If you know of an Executive Director at a non profit organization which benefits the Asian American community, please direct them to the scholarship website for more information!

Thanks to all the HBS4A dues-paying members for helping make this empowering program possible!
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8) Volunteer Opportunity: Wing Luke Asian Museum Oral History Workshop, Winter 2009
Submitted by Josh Heim: CLP '05

Free training events for those interested in community-based exhibitions, public history & culture, and gathering Asian Pacific American stories at Seattle's Wing Luke Asian Museum.

Are you interested in building your research skills, connecting with Seattle's Asian Pacific American community, and volunteering for one of Seattle's most unique cultural institutions?

The Wing Luke Asian Museum is offering artists, college students, community members, cultural practitioners, and journalists the opportunity to learn about collecting Asian Pacific American stories with Museum staff members. These hands-on workshops combine a general introduction to the art of oral histories with specialized sessions that cover the specifics of oral history projects, such as planning and gathering, transcribing and editing, and using oral histories in community-based exhibitions. Participants will be given the opportunity to contribute their skills to an existing exhibition project.

Please join us for an introductory workshop:
> Saturday, January 24 10 am - Noon
> Wednesday, January 28 Noon – 2 pm

719 South King Street
Seattle, WA 98104

Staff will continually work with participants after these sessions both one-on-one and in small groups to further develop skills. Students should inquire with your college or university to arrange for credit.

Please contact Christina Seong to RSVP at 206.623.5124 x 102 or cseong@wingluke.org
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9) Event: Inauguration Mixer, presented by MAVIN & the Wing Luke Asian Museum; Tuesday, January 20th
"because it's the first time in history!"Host: MAVIN FoundationStart Time: Tuesday, January 20 at 8:10amEnd Time: Tuesday, January 20 at 11:00amWhere: Wing Luke Asian MuseumTo see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=42812754194

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10) Event: JACL 87th Annual Installation Banquet, Saturday January 24, Seattle Waterfront Marriot Hotel
Submitted by Dawn Rego: Current Board Member

5:30pm Reception
6:30pm Dinner

Seattle Waterfront Marriot Hotel
2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121
Tickets: $75 per person if postmarked by January 10
$90 per person if postmarked after January 10

Mistress of Ceremonies: Lori Matsukawa, KING-5Guest Speaker: Tom Ikeda, DENSHO (Presentation with oral history excerpts)Community Service Award: University of WASpecial Recognition Award: Fumiko HayashidaSam Shoji Unsung Hero Award: Takako YodaAlso, Delicious Dessert Auction & Themed Raffle Baskets to help benefit the Seattle JACL Scholarship Program.

For more info contact:
Ann Fujii Lindwall (206)367-8749 fujiilindwall@comcast.net
Marcine Anderson (206)579-3210
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11) Event: Guiding Lights Conference, January 30-31, Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion
Submitted by Jeff Liang: Current Board Member

The Guiding Lights Weekend 2009
Date: Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 to Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009
Location: Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Cost: $150.00 (after Dec. 6th, please use the discount code JLiang so that you can register at the $150.00 rate)
Register: http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=659550 and choose "Full Conference

The Guiding Lights Weekend is coming right up—January 30 and 31—and registration closes soon! I'm already registered, and I want to invite you to register now for this extraordinary conference on the art of mentoring, for three simple reasons:

* you will become a more skillful leader
* you will recharge your sense of purpose and inspiration
* you will join a community of transformative mentors from all walks of life

And you'll have fun throughout! The Weekend, as you may know, is a one-of-a-kind gathering where dozens of diverse luminaries lead playful hands-on workshops. Luminaries like Jerilyn Brusseau, the creator of the Cinnabon and the founder of PeaceTrees Vietnam, who will teach you to bake cinnamon rolls and make social ventures. Or Seattle Mariner great Dan Wilson, who will teach you what to do when your game plan fails—in baseball, in business, in life. Or Pastor Patrinell Wright, director of the Total Experience Gospel Choir and hands-on re-builder of post-Katrina communities. Or Steve Scher of KUOW's Weekday, who will teach you how to listen. What connects these and our other luminaries? They all know how to make the people around them better. And they all want to pass on that knowledge—to you.

I know that these unsettling economic times might make it harder to give yourself this opportunity. But these times are also hopeful and historic, and they put a simple question before each of us: do I sit on the sidelines, or do I try to raise my game? At The Guiding Lights Weekend, you will raise your game—as a leader, manager, teacher, parent, and coach. And you won't be doing it alone. You'll be woven into a great network and you'll learn how to weave your own.

I hope you will register right now for The Weekend. This kind of conference, with this kind of lineup, can cost over $1,000. But thanks to the generous support of many sponsors, the cost of registration is just $225. And if you register with the discount code JLiang you can register at the $150.00 rate. You can register at www.guidinglightsnetwork.com—and that's where you can also find the rest of our remarkable group of luminaries and the full agenda.
If you've already signed up, please pass this note along!

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12) Event: OCA's 2009 Lunar New Year Celebration/Golden Circle Awards Dinner , Saturday, February 7, New Hong Kong Restaurant, 5:30pmSubmitted by Carmela Lim: CLP '06

Join us in celebrating the abundance and prosperity our leaders have helped provide to our community "What: FundraiserHost: Organization of Chinese Americans - Greater Seattle ChapterStart Time: Saturday, February 7 at 5:30pmEnd Time: Saturday, February 7 at 8:00pmWhere: New Hong Kong RestaurantTo see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=46544717133