ACLF Community Announcements - March 31, 2009

ACLF Community Announcements – March 31, 2009

Table of Contents:

ACLF Announcement
1)Scholarships to Camp Wellstone Action Training; April 26-28

Job Opportunities
2)The WA Ballot Initiative Network (BIN) - Project Director
3)Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) - Executive Director
4)City of Seattle Dept of Transportation-Senior Finance Analyst
5)City of Seattle Dept of Housing - Weatherization Operations Administrator
6)City of Seattle Dept of Parks-Recreation Program Coordinator
7)Edmonds Community College- Director of Evaluation and Assessment

Volunteer Opportunity
8)Wing Luke Asian Museum-Auction Volunteers
9) Wing Luke Asian Museum 2009 YouthCAN Summer Cultural Arts Experience- Teaching Artist
10) Wing Luke Asian Museum 2009 YouthCAN Summer Cultural Arts Experience- College or Community Intern
11) United Way of King County-Homeless Survey Event; April 13
12) 19th Annual Walk for Rice - Call for Team Captains

Training Opportunity
13) Đắc Lộ Vietnamese Heritage Language School- Spring 2009’s “Learning to Teach Vietnamese” Training
14) UW School of Social Work- Ethics in Geriatric Practice and Trauma Assessment

Events
15) Minidoka Pilgrimage 2009
16) City of Seattle- Youth Education Career and Resource Fair; Thursday, April 2nd; Rainier Community Center; 10:00am- 2:00pm
17) City of Seattle Ceremonial Proclamation- 2010 Census; Wednesday, April 1, 2009; Wing Luke Asian Museum; 11:00 AM
18) Mayor Cindy Ryu’s Community Campaign Party; April 4; Aurora Nazarene Church; 6:00-8:00PM
19) Marilyn Strickland Campaign Kickoff Party; April 9; Pantages Theatre, Tacoma; 5:30-7:30 PM
20) City of Seattle, APA Networking Event- Thursday, April 9; 5:00PM; O’Asian
21) One America, With Justice For All- 8th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration; Friday, April 24th; Washington State Convention Center; 6:00PM
22) International Community Health Services Foundation (ICHS) presents -ICHS Gala: Bloom ’09; Saturday, May 30, 2009; 5:30 pm-Reception; 7:00 pm- Dinner; Westin Seattle Hotel- 1900 Fifth Avenue
23) SCIDpda-ID Spring Roll 2009: Party Down for Chinatown; Wednesday, April 29; Showbox SODO; 6:00-9:00PM
24) Chaya-Annual Dinner and Auction; Save the date; May 16, 2009; 5:30PM; Grand Hyatt Seattle

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1) ACLF Announcements: Scholarships to Camp Wellstone Action Training; April 26-28
Camp Wellstone Action Training is coming to Seattle on April 24-26 and they have graciously reserved their few remaining slots to ACLF constituents. *ACLF is offering 3 scholarships to cover full registration for individuals interested in attending the April 24-26 training weekend.
Please contact the office by this Friday, April 3 if you are interested in a scholarship and for more details. Inquire now!
*Note: All interested individuals will be considered, however, priority consideration will be given to ACLF Community Leaders Program (CLP) Alumni seeking to further careers in public policy advocacy and electoral politics.
The camp will be held in Seattle in the Education Center on the campus of North Seattle Community College located at 9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103. http://www.wellstone.org/training-calendar/camp-wellstone-seattle
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2) Job Opportunity: The WA Ballot Initiative Network (BIN) - Project Director

The WA Ballot Initiative Network (BIN) is seeking a Project Director. BIN is a growing coalition of progressive organizations who are launching a pilot project to provide more strategic and timely collective action around ballot measures in Washington State.

The Project Director is a senior level campaign position, which runs through 2009. After 2009 the project may continue on a permanent basis. The Project Director has the following responsibilities:

Job Description:
• Work with the leadership team to convene and expand the Ballot Initiative Network
• Direct early action on ballot measures, including:
 Track ballot measure filings;
 Prepare initial assessments including policy analyses for discussion purposes;
 Initiate legal challenges to titles and summaries
 Track PDC filings of initiative campaigns;
• Develop polling and other research vehicles to support the work of the table;
• Provide direct voter file access to ballot initiative campaigns and member organizations
• Coordinate collective campaign efforts amongst progressive groups
• Evaluate and help execute direct voter contact strategies on ballot initiatives
• Work with the leadership team on the vision for a permanent table.
Qualifications:
• At least 3-5 years of experience directing campaigns or advocacy efforts.
• Experience working with coalitions and diverse organizations and issues a plus.
Organizational Structure:
• The Coordinator would report to the BIN Leadership Team
• The Ballot Initiative Network is a program of the Win/Win Network, a 501(c)3 organization.
Pilot Duration: May 2009 – December 2009.
Compensation: This is a senior level temporary staff or contract position, with competitive compensation, depending on experience.
Location: Seattle, Washington
Please send resume and cover letter to: George Cheung, Win/Win Network Director
george.cheung@gmail.com
Application Deadline: April 10, 2009
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3) Job Opportunity: Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) - Executive Director

INSTITUTION: Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote)
LOCATION: Washington, DC
DEADLINE: April 15, 2009
ABOUT APIAVote: Founded in 1996, APIAVote is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that encourages and promotes civic participation of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in the electoral and public policy processes at the national, state and local levels. APIAVote envisions a society in which all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans fully participate in and have access to the democratic process.
The Executive Director of APIAVote will report to the board of directors and manage a team of professionals and staff appropriate to the scope and scale of the organization’s work.

SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS: The Executive Director of APIAVote will have the primary responsibility of leading the organization through:
Fundraising and Financial Management
• Develop, manage and monitor organization’s fundraising plan, including building and maintaining relationships with funders. Develop, manage and monitor organization’s financial management system.
Programs
• Develop and oversee all programs of APIA Vote, including field and leadership programs.
• Assist local partners to implement their civic participation campaigns.
• Develop and oversee APIAVote’s communications program, to promote awareness of API civic engagement issues and highlight the work of local partners.
Coalition building and collaboration
• Promote strategic alliances and collaborations with organizational and institutional partners.
• Establish APIA Vote as a leader in convening diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to project a unified voice.
Personnel Management
• Hire, manage and evaluate staff and contractors, and provide supervision to senior and administrative staff, ensuring that staff have adequate resources, training and support.
Board Development
• Maintain strong and effective relations with the Board of Directors by providing thoughtful and timely information.
• Provide support to Board committees and assist with Board cultivation and development.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a motivated individual with experience in financial management and oversight, strategic planning, civic engagement, community/electoral organizing and fundraising at the national level. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required. Ability to manage staff and resources efficiently is critical.
COMPENSATION: Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience. Full health and dental insurance provided.
SEND RESUMES TO: APIAVote Executive Director Search Committee - apiavotejobs@ gmail.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please visit www.apiavote .org or send an inquiry to apiavotejobs@ gmail.com
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4) Job Opportunity: City of Seattle Dept of Transportation-Senior Finance Analyst

Job Title Senior Finance Analyst
Job Number- Seattle Dept of Transportation-257
Bargaining Unit- 030 Non-Represented Employees
Shift-Full Time/ Days
Salary- $31.80 to $37.03 (Hourly)
Appointment Time- Regular
Location- Downtown Seattle / Seattle Municipal Tower
Openings - Multiple
Filing Close Date - 4/14/2009

Position Duties
Manage the financial, administrative and document project controls for the Major Projects Division on complex and highly visible capital transportation projects. Oversee project costs, budget and multiple funding sources for complex capital projects. Manage financial, project controls, administrative and document control services. Develop and manage both project and division-wide budgets. Develop and implement project and division-wide resource requirements and funding strategies. Oversee development, coordination and maintenance of scope, schedule and cost estimates for both capital and O&M projects. Oversee development and maintenance of project milestones and performance measures. Develop project narrative and work plan documentation; manage development and maintenance of progress and dashboard reports, and related tools. Oversee consultant contract and staff hiring processes, administrative services, and development and implementation of document control processes and procedures for the division. Coordinate with SDOT staff, other City departments and outside agencies. Support department goals in promoting diversity, race and social justice.

Required Qualifications
The equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field plus three years of professional experience in budget management, financial analysis, accounting, or related field. Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, if required. Washington State Driver's license or equivalent mobility. Ability to effectively work in a multicultural workplace with a diverse customer base.

Desired Qualifications
Excellent customer service and communication skills. Attention to detail. Knowledge of transportation project delivery including project financing, and the general processes of alternatives analysis, design and construction. Proficiency in using MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio and electronic e-mail. Demonstrated experience utilizing accounting or financial systems. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated capability to research and analyze a variety of complex project issues. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and priorities in a political/governmental environment. Bilingual skills a plus.

Position Requirements
A background check will be required for candidates selected for employment who are not currently working for the City of Seattle.
Driving History Review.
Driver’s License.

Information on how to apply
Option 1- Apply online at http:// seattle.gov/jobs
Option 2- Applications may be completed and dropped off at the Personnel Department, 54th Floor of the Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue (at the corner of 5th and Columbia).

Posting Contact Name/Number Kay Willhight 206-684-5062
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5) Job Opportunity: City of Seattle Dept of Housing -Weatherization Operations Administrator

Job Title Weatherization Operations Administrator
Job Number - Housing & Project Management-14
Bargaining Unit - 030 Non-Represented Employees
Shift - Full Time/ Days
Salary - $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 (Annual) (SA1)
Appointment Type - Other
Location - Downtown Seattle
Openings - 1
Filing Close Date - 4/21/2009

Position Duties
The Seattle Office of Housing builds strong healthy communities. We are investor in the community responsible for the City’s programs that address affordable housing in Seattle and increase opportunities for people of all income levels to live in our City. Our HomeWise unit provides weatherization assistance to low-income residents. This is a temporary position anticipated to last until spring 2011 and is eligible for an excellent benefits package including family health insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays. City employees may apply for this position as an Out-of Class opportunity.

The Weatherization Operations Administrator is responsible for field operations coordination, program analysis and staff development for a unit of six to nine Property Rehabilitation Specialists who conduct weatherization audit, inspections, and project management for single and multi-family residential buildings. The position reports to the HomeWise Manager, who has supervisory and overall management responsibility for the program.

Oversee the unit’s workload planning, tracking and scheduling functions. Work in the field to coordinate work of Rehab Specialists with contractors and building owners. Work in the office to accomplish the administrative and planning functions. Analyze workflow, production and program design issues; develop strategies for program improvement; and provide technical quality control for the weatherization program. Oversee technical skill development including assessing skills, developing training plan, and conducting training. Resolve the more complex disputes with customers and contractors.

Required Qualifications
BPI (Building Performance Institute) Building Analyst 1 certification. Extensive knowledge of building science including building and HVAC design practices, construction methods and materials, related codes and ordinances, reading and interpreting blueprints, and instructor level knowledge of BPI weatherization audit procedures. Three years of experience in program analysis and project management including workload planning/scheduling and assessing the work of technical staff. Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team and meet objectives and deadlines. Effective oral written communication, problem solving and negotiation skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations including low-income clients. Willing to work outside in a all types of weather with potential exposure to hazardous conditions resulting from varied disrepair of buildings, sometimes including garbage and rodents. Ability to lift 50 pound; climb ladders; crawl under buildings, including crawl spaces and in attics; and walk on roofs. High level computer proficiency including ability to develop spreadsheets, plan database needs, and learn new programs.

Desired Qualifications
Analytical level experience with a complex technical program. Professional expertise in residential energy conservation diagnostics and installation of measures and with sustainable building practices. Experience in dispute resolution.

Position Requirements
Conviction History.
Pre-Employment Physical.
Driving History Review.
Driver’s License.

Information on How to Apply
Open until filled, or until April 21 at the latest. Apply online at http://seattle.gove/jobs. Alternatively, you may pick up an application form on the 54th floor of the Seattle Municipal Tower at 700 5th Avenue and return it with a cover letter and resume to the Personnel Department at the PO Box on the application form.
Posting Contact Name/ Number Jean Teshima 206-684-0512
For more information on the Department visit: www.seattle.gov/housing

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6) Job Opportunity: City of Seattle Dept of Parks-Recreation Program Coordinator

Job Title Recreation Program Coordinator
Job Number - Parks Department – 115
Bargaining Unit - 004 IFPTE, Local 17- Technical Unit
Shift - Full Time/ Days
Salary - $26.74 to $31.22 (Hourly)
Appointment Type - Regular
Location - North Seattle/ 5201 Green Lake Way N
Openings - 1
Filing Close Date - 4/14/2009

Position Duties
Plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate diverse Citywide adult and youth recreational programs; meet with neighborhood and community groups to encourage their support of the recreational programs. Provide the recreation division with technical expertise for programs; and coordinate the integration of these programs into the activities of recreation facilities. Develop specialized programs to meet Citywide needs; and coordinate the scheduling and programming of Citywide activities for a designated section. Coordinate special use of recreation facilities with public groups or other City departments. Develop and monitor budget for assigned recreation programs. Recruit, train and evaluate subordinate staff; organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the appropriate advisory council; and monitor advisory council budget expenditures. Conduct surveys of program participants; compile and analyze data; and recommend revisions to new or existing programs. Provide expert advice in the design, review and improvements to recreational program development. Monitor and evaluate attendance, revenue and training statistics. Provide leadership on specific work plan items, projects and programs as approved by the Division Director. Monitor relevant budgets. Direct supervision of staff is required.

Required Qualifications
One year of experience in developing and coordinating recreation programs, including two years of supervision experience, and the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Program Administration, Recreation or related field. Washington State Driver’s License. Scheduled work hours will vary, five day work week, evening and some weekend work is required.

Desired Qualifications
The equivalent of four years of supervisory experience in the field of parks and recreation or other related fields. Four years of experience coordinating, organizing, and scheduling recreation sports leagues for recreational sports such as baseball, softball, flag football, basketball, and new emerging sport activities. Two years of experience creating a partnership with community based organizations, and two years of experience working in an urban environment with persons from a broad range of cultural backgrounds. Two years of experience working in a Windows environment. Two years of experience with CLASS software.

Position requirements
A background check will be required for all candidates selected for this position.
Pre-employment Physical.
Driving History Review
Driver’s License

Information on how to apply
Option 1- Apply online at http://seattle.gov/jobs
Option 2- Applications may be completed and dropped off at the Personnel Department, 54th Floor of the Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue (at the corner of 5th and Columbia).

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7) Job Opportunity: Edmonds Community College- Director of Evaluation and Assessment
Submitted by: Ruby Linsao, CLP ‘06

Opens: March 23, 2009
Closes: Open until filled; first consideration date is April 6, 2009

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Evaluation and Assessment provides leadership in all aspects of college-wide planning and processes that support institutional and instructional effectiveness. The position will manage institutional effectiveness activities including implementation and oversight of processes; plan, coordinate and conduct workshops and other faculty development programs to assist faculty and staff in conducting effective and meaningful assessment activities; work with faculty to develop and monitor outcome measures for classroom assessment; lead the design and refine processes for developing and monitoring program and division outcomes and use of results for planning; perform and disseminate program and institutional research and data analysis in academic and administrative areas; oversee development of processes to ensure frequently requested data remains current and readily available; facilitate communication among the campus community about data needs and processes related to conducting meaningful instructional and institutional assessment; provide leadership and documentation for accreditation and other external reviews; supervise research and data management functions; serve as a member of Instructional Leadership team and collaborate with President's Cabinet; and, assume other duties and special projects as assigned. This is an exempt position reporting to the Executive Director of Institutional Grants, Research & Effectiveness in the College Relations & Advancement Division. This position is initially funded through a five-year Title III grant and is expected to continue after the grant period.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master's Degree in education, educational evaluation or other research/assessment-oriented principle
* Minimum of 3 years of training and/or experience in higher education administration and teaching
* Two years of experience in research and assessment, including classroom assessment and curriculum design.
* Experience in analyzing/evaluating data and compile and presenting reports and studies
* Strong written and oral communication skills, and interpersonal and team-building abilities
* Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse backgrounds, life experiences and abilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Demonstrated experience working with faculty, staff and administrators on planning, program outcomes and institutional effectiveness activities
* Experience with quantitative and qualitative research/evaluation methodology and techniques including basic statistics and report writing
* Knowledge of relational databases and electronic assessment and survey tools

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in an office setting. Ability to use a telephone, personal computer, and other electronic technology is required. Expertise with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases is essential. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are indispensable.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Edmonds Community College, founded in 1967, is a public, two-year community college which each year welcomes some 11,000 academic, vocational and basic skills students, including approximately 800 students who come here from as many as 45 different countries. Edmonds Community College is located in the center of the growing South Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek and Woodway. Situated in Washington State's Puget Sound region, the College is just north of Seattle and a short distance from the scenic beauty and recreation of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. For more information, see the college web site at www.edcc.edu.

COMPENSATION:
The salary will be based on the current administrative/exempt salary schedule, with placement based on education and related experience. The starting salary range is $67,983 to $72,145 annually, progressing to $76,561. The college provides an outstanding exempt employee benefits package that includes 24 vacation days per year, a personal holiday in addition to scheduled holidays, tuition fee waiver for classes, a unique "study leave" benefit, and excellent medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE:
All applicants are required to complete and return the following documents.
Application packets received by April 6, 2009 will receive first consideration.
1. Edmonds Community College job application form.
2. Supplemental application (please follow directions on form).
3. Current resume.
4. Two current letters of recommendation.
5. Names and contact information for three additional references not listed in your other application materials.

Candidates are urged to submit their application packets by or before the first consideration date. Consideration after that date is dependent on the applicant pool and is not guaranteed. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid to late April.

Application materials can be accessed from the college web page at www.edcc.edu. Be sure to print the college application form, the supplemental application, the reference check consent and demographic data forms.

To pick up an application in person, come to the Human Resources Office, located in the North Campus Complex, Clearview Building (first floor), 7030 - 196th SW, Lynnwood. Office hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Closed weekends and holidays.

To have an application mailed to you, please send a written request specifying the position desired to the address below or send an email to jobs@edcc.edu. Requests must be received at least three days prior to the closing date; applications will not be mailed after that time.

To Mail Your Completed Application:
Human Resources Office
Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5999

To Drop Off Your Completed Application:
Edmonds C.C. North Campus Complex
Human Resources Office, Clearview Bldg.
7030 196th Street SW
Lynnwood, WA

Applications may be faxed to meet the deadline, (425) 640-1359, with the original then placed in the mail to the college address listed above.
We are not prepared to receive emailed materials at this time.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
* You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
* You must successfully pass the college's criminal background check.
* This position is contingent upon continued Title III grant funding.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Edmonds Community College is an equal opportunity employer and operates under an affirmative action plan. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call (425) 640-1470 or email jobs@edcc.edu and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

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8) Volunteer Opportunity: Wing Luke Asian Museum-Auction Volunteers
Submitted by: Casey Bui, CLP ‘05

AUCTION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!

WING LUKE ASIAN MUSEUM AUCTION DINNER
Bell Harbor International Conference Center
Saturday, April 4, 2009

Once again, it's time for the Wing Luke Asian Museum's annual Auction Dinner fundraiser. This year the event will be held at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in downtown Seattle.

This event cannot happen without the help of countless numbers of volunteers. From moving items and material into the convention center, to set up, to showcasing the items as models, we need your help!

If you can help us out - whether for 1 hour or the entire day/evening - please contact Casey Bui, Auction co-chair, at caseybui@gmail.com as soon as possible.
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9) Volunteer Opportunity: Wing Luke Asian Museum 2009 YouthCAN Summer Cultural Arts Experience- Teaching Artist
Submitted by: Joshua Heim, CLP ‘05

Deadline: Monday, April 13, 2009 at Noon. Materials must be received by the deadline, no postmarks.

The Wing Luke Asian Museum seeks one (1) teaching artist to develop and instruct a weeklong creative workshop intended for a group of high school youth in any medium concerning the themes and goals of the 2009 YouthCAN Summer Cultural Arts Experience on the theme: “Milestones.”

The 2009 YouthCAN Summer Cultural Arts Experience – 6 weeks, 4 days a week, 3.5 hours a day – will explore milestones figuratively and literally. Milestones evoke a reflection of the various journeys and pathways of life, the process of getting from point A to point B (or C, D, and/or F), and seeing oneself in the future by making sense of the past. And given the present social, political and economic context, these futures are both expanding in new directions and yet growing dim and hazy that begs the questions: Where are we coming from? Where are we going? How might we get there? Within a youth context, milestones also gesture toward formations of adulthood: What does it mean to be an adult? What are the future possibilities? And how will we make these possibilities happen?

This summer, we intend to think about these questions and begin to answer them creatively. Creative work produced by youth will serve as the foundation of a youth-led exhibition to open in fall 2009 displayed at the Wing Luke Asian Museum’s Frank Fuji Youth Space. How might you help the next generation of adults think about and visually - or through film, sound, performance, or other creative means - tackle these issues?

Please send submissions to: Wing Luke Asian Museum, Call for Teaching Artists, c/o YouthCAN, 719 South King St., Seattle, WA 98104 or youthcan@wingluke.org. Required materials must be received no later than Noon on Monday, April 13, 2009.
For further information on the Wing Luke Asian Museum and its exhibitions, visit the Museum’s website at www.wingluke.org. For more information on the YouthCAN program, visit the program’s website at: http://wingluke.org/youthcan/contest.html Questions regarding the Call for Artists can be directed via email to youthcan@wingluke.org or by calling 206-623-5124 x115.
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10) Volunteer Opportunity: Wing Luke Asian Museum 2009 YouthCAN Summer Cultural Arts Experience- College or Community Intern
Submitted by: Joshua Heim, CLP ‘05

Priority deadline: Monday, April 13, 2009 at Noon. Open until filled.

The Wing Luke Asian Museum seeks a College or Community Intern to help plan and develop the 2009 YouthCAN Summer Cultural Arts Experience. This opportunity will be relevant to students of Asian American studies, Community Arts & Education, and Youth Culture & Development in addition to those interested in adding to their portfolios examples of community-based outreach, curriculum development, and youth program administration.

The 2009 YouthCAN Summer Cultural Arts Experience – 6 weeks, 4 days a week, 3.5 hours a day – will explore milestones figuratively and literally. Milestones evoke a reflection of the various journeys and pathways of life, the process of getting from point A to point B (or C, D, and/or F), and seeing oneself in the future by making sense of the past. And given the present social, political and economic context, these futures are both expanding in new directions and yet growing dim and hazy that begs the questions: Where are we coming from? Where are we going? How might we get there? Within a youth context, milestones also gesture toward formations of adulthood: What does it mean to be an adult? What are the future possibilities? And how will we make these possibilities happen?

This spring, the YouthCAN Program Team will begin to build the foundations for this experience. As part of this team, interns will be expected to collaborate intellectually, programmatically, and administratively. In conjunction with staff, artists, and community members, Interns will have the opportunity to develop curriculum or activities such as arts and leadership workshops, enrichment excursions, exhibition development and design studios, fieldwork, reflection, and service learning on the theme Milestones. Interns should plan to contribute between 5-20 hours of work a week for at least 6 weeks between April and June. As this is a both a work and learning experience, Interns will be expected to demonstrate their learning through applicable projects that play to their strengths and learning goals in support of the needs of the program.
To be considered, submit a volunteer application and write a short response that addresses what strengths you might bring to the program and why the YouthCAN team needs to collaborate with you to make this summer a rich experience for its program participants. Please send submissions to: YouthCAN, Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King St., Seattle, WA 98104 or youthcan@wingluke.org. Please see the attached document for more details.
For more information on the YouthCAN program, visit the program’s website at: http://wingluke.org/youthcan/contest.html Questions regarding the YouthCAN program can be directed via email to youthcan@wingluke.org or by calling 206-623-5124 x115. Questions regarding the Museum’s Intern program can be directed to Russell Bareng via email to rbareng@wingluke.org or x132.
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11) Volunteer Opportunity: United Way of King County-Homeless Survey Event; April 13
Submitted by: SuJ’n Chon, Current Board Member

Call for Volunteers! Homeless Survey Event

Homelessness is a very important and personal issue for me as well as a critical justice issue in our society. Every single night, when I get into a warm, dry, safe bed, I feel so fortunate and I think about those who are not. For the work of our Department, our neighborhoods in Seattle can only be truly healthy when we can address this issue well.
The homeless survey is especially important because it will be Seattle’s commitment to providing information that will ultimately enable us to better serve homeless individuals, families and children.

On Monday evening, April 13, the City of Seattle, United Way of King County and the Committee to End Homelessness will join with hundreds of volunteers to conduct a survey of homeless people in Seattle. This event serves as a good reminder that homeless people are also our neighbors and community members, and its important that the Department of Neighborhoods supports these individuals and families whose voices are often not heard as much as our more organized community groups.

We are seeking more than 500 volunteers to conduct the survey and we need your help. Surveys will be conducted anonymously and respectfully. This promises to be a meaningful volunteer experience and one that is especially important given the difficult economic times we currently face.

I hope you will consider joining me for this event as a Team Member or Team Leader. A training by an expert on this approach from Toronto for team leaders is scheduled for March 27. Other trainings are being considered and interested persons can register at the United Way website https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwkc/user/events/one.tcl?event_id=10315232487&init=0.

Here is a list of upcoming training dates:

Team Leader Training:
Friday, March 27th 4:00pm-5:30pm
(if unable to attend please email homelessneeds@seattle.gov )

Team Member Trainings:
Tuesday March 31st 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tuesday March 31st 7:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday April 2nd 5:30pm-6:30pm
Thursday April 2nd 7:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday April 4th 11:00am-12:00pm
Monday April 6th 5:30pm-6:30pm
Monday April 6th 7:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday April 8th 5:30pm-6:30pm
Wednesday April 8th 7:00pm-8:00pm

For more information and to sign up as a volunteer, please visit www.seattle.gov/homelessneeds.
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12) Volunteer Opportunity: 19th Annual Walk for Rice - Call for Team Captains

We hope you will consider being a team captain for the 19th Annual Walk for Rice, scheduled for Saturday, June 20. We are introducing an exciting new website (www.walkforrice.org) this year, which will make it easier to recruit team members, set (and reach!) fundraising goals, and communicate with your supporters. Our goal for the event is an incredible $150,000, and we need your help to get there.
As you know, being a WFR Team Captain is a great way to support ACRS and our food bank, and it’s a fun way to get friends and family engaged in ending hunger as well. The theme of this year’s event is “Because Every Grain Counts,” which means that every bag of rice collected, every dollar donated, and every person educated about the impacts of hunger is a step towards ending it. To this end, we are hoping that each participant will strive to raise $250 in support of the event. Though this may seem intimidating at first, it helps to think of it in increments of smaller amounts (for instance, asking 10 people to donate $25, or vice versa). Just think, if each of the 1200 people who attended last year raise $250, the ACRS Food Bank will receive a whopping $300,000!
We also hope that you will join us for our annual Walk for Rice Team Captain Kickoff, scheduled for Tuesday, April 21. This is a great opportunity to share tips on fundraising and forming a team, and the ACRS Development staff will be available to answer any questions you might have about our new website or this year’s event. More information will be available in early April.
We sincerely appreciate your past support for Walk for Rice as a team captain, and hope you will choose to participate again this year. If you have any questions about Walk for Rice, the website, or how to start a team, please feel free to contact me or Megan Farwell, ACRS Development Coordinator, at (206)695-7551 or meganf@acrs.org.

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13) Training Opportunity: Đắc Lộ Vietnamese Heritage Language School- Spring 2009’s “Learning to Teach Vietnamese” Training

For: Parents, Community Members, current and future Vietnamese Language Teachers

When: Saturday, April 18, 2009 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Where: Asian Counseling Service Center (ACRS), Seattle, WA
3639 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S, Seattle, WA 98144
206-695-7600, http://www.acrs.org/

Faculty: Dr. Kim Oanh Nguyễn-Lâm, Board Member, Garden Grove Unified School District, Orange County, CA.
Fee: $35.00 / per person.
$30.00 / per group of 10+ people.
Fee includes training booklet, light breakfast, lunch and drinks.

Registration Deadline: Now until Friday, April 3, 2009.

Please contact Phi Khanh Hoàng for registration form,
(360) 402-6911, kelvinh230@gmail.com

Questions: Please contact Thu-Vân Nguyễn, (206) 619-6158, tvtno9@gmail.com

Organizing Committee: Phi Khanh Hoàng, kelvinh230@gmail.com
James Lovell, lovelljw@gmail.com
PhượngChi Nguyễn, love2learn@gmail.com
Sindy Nguyễn, giangsinhnguyen@msn.com
Thu-Vân Nguyễn, tvtno9@gmail.com
Mơ Phạm, phammot@gmail.com
Trung Phạm, timlanapham@hotmail.com
Thái Hoa Vũ, hoatvu@gmail.com

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14) Training Opportunity: UW School of Social Work- Ethics in Geriatric Practice and Trauma Assessment
Submitted by: Anjulie Ganti, Former Board Member

6 Hours - Ethics in Geriatric Practice
6 Hours - Trauma Assessment
*Both Start at $99*
REGISTER: www.peopleware.net/0232
Visit: www.depts.washington.edu/sswweb/ce
Call: 206-685-1686

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Friday, April 17, 2009
UW, School of Social Work
9am-4pm
Ethics: When culture, family, and law collide

This course addresses ethical and legal issues when working with older adults and their families. It includes decision-making tools, skills for talking with clients, impacts of cultural attitudes and beliefs, and resources for actualizing ethical care. Dr Jeanette Franks has over 20 years experience in gerontology and teaching ethics, grief and loss, and geriatrics.

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Friday, May 1, 2009
UW, School of Social Work
9am-4pm
Doing trauma assessments in non-trauma specific settings

Designed for clinicians and case managers not in trauma-specific settings, this workshop provides an opportunity to skill-build around evidence- and theory-based assessments. Participants will become more familiar with the ways post-traumatic stress manifests, and how to discern this from distress. Information will be covered also about the Certificate in Psychological Trauma. Janet Brodsky, LICSW, has several years teaching and working in the area trauma prevention and assessment.

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15) Events: Minidoka Pilgrimage 2009; June 26-28

The Minidoka Pilgrimage provides an opportunity to share memories, ask questions, and learn more about the Minidoka experience. Consider participating in our pilgrimage as a way to bring your family together and reconnect with friends from the past.

The 2009 Pilgrimage will include:
Guided tour of the Minidoka Internment National Monument by National Park Service staff
Visit to an original Minidoka barrack
BBQ dinner hosted by a local rancher with entertainment and speakers
Commemorative Ceremony at Minidoka
New activities for 2009 are in the works - stay tuned!

In an effort to continue to have diverse input, participation and energy, the Minidoka Pilgrimage Committee is proud to offer unique scholarship opportunities to students and fixed income seniors. We do ask student scholarship recipients to assist with work activities during the Pilgrimage and all are encouraged to be involved in the planning of subsequent Pilgrimages.

Application deadline: April 25, 2009.
For information contact minidokascholarship@gmail.com or watanad@seattleu.edu. You can also go to www.minidokapilgrimage.org for more information.
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16) Event: City of Seattle- Youth Education Career and Resource Fair; Thursday, April 2nd; Rainier Community Center; 10:00am- 2:00pm

Rainier Community Center
4600 38th Avenue South, Seattle

Meet Employers, College Recruiters and Community Representatives
Free admission
Earn service learning hours
Explore educational options
Connect with community resources
Employment, apprenticeship, and internship opportunities
Workshop on college entry, finance, green jobs, and more!
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17) Event: City of Seattle Ceremonial Proclamation- 2010 Census; Wednesday, April 1, 2009; Wing Luke Asian Museum; 11:00 AM

On behalf of Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis, you are invited to the City of Seattle's ceremonial signing of a partnership agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau to promote the 2010 Census. The event will be held on:

DATE: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: The Wing Luke Asian Museum
719 South King Street (Chinatown/International District)
Seattle, WA 98104
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18) Event: Mayor Cindy Ryu’s Community Campaign Party; April 4; Aurora Nazarene Church; 6:00-8:00PM

Cindy Ryu, Candidate for Re-election to Shoreline City Council Position #5
Community Campaign Party is April 4, 2009 at the Aurora Nazarene Church
(N 175th & Meridian Ave N; Exit 176 off of I-5)

Friends for Cindy Ryu*
15017 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-6134
cindy4shoreline@yahoo.com
FriendsForCindyRyu@yahoo.com
206-605-1588 Cell or 206-533-1251
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19) Marilyn Strickland Campaign Kickoff Party; April 9; Pantages Theatre, Tacoma; 5:30-7:30 PM

Marilyn Strickland, Candidate for Tacoma Mayor Campaign Kickoff Party
Pantages Theater, downtown Tacoma (corner of 9th & Broadway)
Thursday, April 9, 5:30-7:30pm
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20) Event: City of Seattle APA Heritage Month Planning Committee Presents, APA Networking Event- Thursday, April 9; 5:00PM; O’Asian
Join us for this after work get-together at O'Asian, hosted by the City of Seattle's APA Heritage Month Planning Committee! This is a great opportunity to interact with Asian Pacific American City of Seattle employees, share ideas, and get involved with the City's upcoming APA Heritage Month events.

Register at- http://www.mypunchbowl.com/parties/489638-apa-networking-event
Please RSVP by March 30th (or April 3, for those invited after 3/25), as we need to get a headcount for this upcoming event. Please forward this invite (using the "Forward to a Friend" link above) to your fellow APAs & friends within and outside the City who may be interested and are not already on the guest list below. This event is FREE, but there is a $5 charge at the door for RSVPs after the 30th.
Parking at the Bank of America Plaza garage is free after 5:30pm with validation.
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21) Event: One America, With Justice For All- 8th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration; Friday, April 24th; Washington State Convention Center; 6:00PM
Join us as we honor those who stand up with courage and work tirelessly for freedom, democracy and justice for all.
OneAmerica Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration
Friday, April 24, 6:00 p.m.
Washington State Convention and Trade Center

Our Annual Dinner is a gathering of over 600 supporters who believe in the possibility of a more just and respectful society. Guests will include representatives from many diverse communities, as well as allies from labor, faith, business, and government.
Tickets include wine reception, dinner and presentation. Tickets are discounted for OneAmerica Members. Join the movement, become a member and receive a discount on your dinner ticket.
We are delighted to announce that local hip-hop luminary Gabriel Teodros, who recently shared the stage in a sold-out show with Somali rapper K’Naan, will explore the immigrant experience through a hip-hop performance at the dinner. “The better-known half of Seattle hip-hop duo Abyssinian Creole is of Ethiopian descent, a self-described “immigrant child” whose mother was born in East Africa (his father was Scots-Irish). Teodros’ street-wise, socially conscious lyrics examine, among other themes, the often troubling contrast between his East African roots and life in modern America. The soulful, underground rapper is persuasive when he says, “We in this together, son/ Your beef is mine.” He is an expert storyteller whose songs are poignant, moving and powerful.”
Program:
6:00 pm: Registration and Reception
7:00 pm: Dinner and Program
8:30 pm to close: Musical Performance
Tickets:
• Individual Members - $75
• Organizational Members, Table for 10 - $800
• Individual - $90
• Table for 10 - $900

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22) Event: International Community Health Services Foundation (ICHS) presents -ICHS Gala: Bloom ’09; Saturday, May 30, 2009; 5:30 pm-Reception; 7:00 pm- Dinner; Westin Seattle Hotel- 1900 Fifth Avenue Submitted by: Sarah Kim Randolph, CLP ‘07

International Community Health Services Foundation (ICHS) presents
ICHS Gala: Bloom ‘09
Save the date: Saturday, May 30, 2009
5:30 pm-Reception
7:00 pm- Dinner
Westin Seattle Hotel- 1900 Fifth Avenue

For more information call 206-788-3694 or e-mail SarahR@ichs.com
ICHS strives to improve the health of the Asian and Pacific Islander community and other communities by providing accessible, affordable, and culturally and linguistically appropriate health care. During these rough economic times, people need ICHS’ services more than ever.
The Gala is a fun event, featuring entertainment and our signature “Uncle Bob Dance” – dance with longtime community activist Bob Santos while raising funds for ICHS’ uninsured patients.
Find out more by visiting us on the web at www.ichsfoundation.org.
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23) Event: SCIDpda-ID Spring Roll 2009: Party Down for Chinatown; Wednesday, April 29; Showbox SODO; 6:00-9:00PM

SCIDpda 's ID Spring Roll www.idspringroll.org
Ticket prices:
$90 – General Admission after March 15
$125 – VIP ticket - admission to VIP area with sit-down tables and private bar/food
All admission includes 2 complimentary drink tickets. The event is 21+.

Purchase tickets online at www.idspringroll.org. Attached is a list of celebrity contestants for the spring roll eating contest presented by The Stranger and restaurants serving food at the event!
Check out coverage of the spring roll eating contest on The Stranger’s SLOG:
http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/02/24/eating_my_way_to_victory
The event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117390140214
The ID Spring Roll will be the largest fundraising effort for SCIDpda, a community development non-profit with the mission to “preserve, promote, and develop the Chinatown International District as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood.” A lively cultural celebration, the ID Spring Roll will feature a wide sampling of Pan-Asian fusion cuisine and entertainment by local Asian-American performers headlined by internationally-renowned breakdancing crew, Massive Monkeys. The event will also include Seattle's first spring roll eating contest featuring local celebrities, sponsored by The Stranger!
Formed in 1975, SCIDpda has built and manages affordable housing for over 700 low-income individuals including families and seniors. Our commercial/retail space provides home to dozens of small neighborhood businesses. We both rehabilitate historic buildings and develop new projects to serve the needs of the community, including the neighborhood’s first community center and public library. Most recently we created a design and resource center so community members and design professionals can work together to identify and implement ways to further spur economic development while preserving our neighborhood’s rich culture and history.
For questions about the event or SCIDpda, please contact Fen Hsiao, Director of Fund Development, at (206) 838-8240 or fenh@scidpda.org or visit www.SCIDpda.org.
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24) Event: Chaya-Annual Dinner and Auction; Save the date; May 16, 2009; 5:30PM; Grand Hyatt Seattle

For more information please contact Chaya@chayaseattle.org or 206-568-7576.

Mon, Mar 23 - ACLF CLP Application Extension

APPLY to ACLF's 2009 Community Leaders Program! Application now due Monday, March 23rd by 12noon

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

ACLF's CLP has graduated over 100 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. ACLF seeks to recruit people who represent the diversity of our community in terms of ethnic group, nationality/immigration status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, age, geographic location, and more. We also seek a mix of experience levels. Please forward this message on to help us recruit yet another wonderful class!

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

ACLF Community Announcements – March 4, 2009

ACLF Community Announcements – March 4, 2009

Table of Contents:

1) ACLF Announcement: Community Leaders Program (CLP) Class of 2009 Applications Due- Saturday, March 14
2) ACLF Announcement: Recruiting for committee volunteers-Graduation Dinner, Marketing and Resource Development Committees
3) In the News: Former Governor Gary Locke- Secretary of Commerce; “Locke a lock for cabinet,” by Stacey Nguyen; Northwest Asian Weekly www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/28_10/pages/front_locke.html
4) In the News: Phyllis Campbell to head JP Morgan Chase in region; by Kristi Heim; Seattle Times http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2008803583_webcampbell02.html
5) Job Opportunity: Chaya-Executive Director
6) Job Opportunity: Susan G. Komen-Development Director; Position open until filled.
7) Job Opportunity: Wing Luke Asian Museum-Membership Manager; Position open until filled.
8) Job Opportunity: City of Seattle, Office of the City Clerk- Research & Evaluation Assistant
9) Job Opportunity: Senior Services-Nutrition Transportation Coordinator; Position open until filled.
10) Job Opportunity: Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)- Fund Development Consultant; Team Member, Urban Rest Stop; Case Manager
11) Training Opportunity: Train to be a Strategic Researcher in the Labor Movement; Registration Deadline May 1st; Program Dates June 7-12
12) Training Opportunity: Progressive Majority in partnership with Wellstone Action-Register for a Progressive Training; April 24-26
13) Board Opportunity: SCIDpda-Council Member
14) Volunteer Opportunity: Wing Luke Asian Museum-Auction Volunteers
15) Volunteer Opportunity: Asian Counseling and Referral Service- Citizenship Instructors needed for Naturalization Program
16) Volunteer Opportunity: Progressive Majority Internships
17) Event: National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum- HERstory: Tuesday, March 10; Reception at 5:30pm; Panel at 6pm; 2100 Building, Board Room
18) Event: SCIDpda-ID Spring Roll 2009: Party Down for Chinatown; Wednesday, April 29; Showbox SODO; 6:00-9:00PM
19) Event: Asian Pacific Islander Women and Family Safety Center- Ending Violence in Our Community: Turning Awareness into Action 14th Annual Community Candle Light Vigil in memory of victims of domestic violence; King County Courthouse lawn; 3rd Avenue and Yesler, Seattle; March 12, 2009; 4:00 PM followed by reception
20) Event: International Community Health Services Foundation (ICHS) presents -ICHS Gala: Bloom ’09; Saturday, May 30, 2009; 5:30 pm-Reception; 7:00 pm- Dinner; Westin Seattle Hotel- 1900 Fifth Avenue
21) Event: Chaya-Annual Dinner and Auction; Save the date; May 16, 2009; 5:30PM; Grand Hyatt Seattle
22) Report: UCLA AASC- 2009 Statistical Portrait of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Other Pacific Islanders

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. Join ACLF’s listserve to keep posted on ACLF community announcements: aclfnorthwest@googlegroups.com.

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.
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1) ACLF Announcement: Community Leaders Program (CLP) Class of 2009 Applications Due- Saturday, March 14th

Download application at http://aclfnorthwest.org/clp.htm.

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: Recruiting for committee volunteers-Graduation Dinner, Marketing and Resource Development Committees

Please contact aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org or 206. 625.3850 if you are interested in joining the Graduation Dinner, Marketing and Resource Development Committees.
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3) In the News: Former Governor Gary Locke- Secretary of Commerce; “Locke a lock for cabinet,” by Stacey Nguyen; Northwest Asian Weekly www.nwasianweekly.com/2009/28_10/pages/front_locke.html


Locke a lock for cabinet
Exclusive NWAW interview with Locke's relatives

By Stacy Nguyen
Northwest Asian Weekly

On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Obama confirmed what’s been buzzing around Seattle since Monday: Locke’s in the cabinet.

Multiple reports surfaced on Monday, Feb. 23 that Gary Locke would be Obama’s next pick for commerce secretary. Locke, though, was tight lipped. He made no comments about the rumors until they were made official. Calls placed to his office went unanswered. Calls to his cell phone went to voicemail, which was full.

Some speculated he wanted to wait until it was official to make an announcement. Other speculated that he was busy packing, as he and his wife Mona flew to D.C. from Seattle on Tuesday after supposedly being offered the position early Monday.
A source close to Locke, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told Northwest Asian Weekly Publisher Assunta Ng on Tuesday, Feb. 24, that Locke interviewed with Obama in Chicago last November about the U.S. trade representative position, which was later filled by someone else. The source said that after Obama’s other two nominations for commerce secretary did not work out, the Washington state political machine — especially Sen. Maria Cantwell — lobbied for Locke.

Celia Lee, Locke’s mother-in-law, confirmed that the family will be moving to D.C. “[Mona Locke] would do anything to support Gary, although she would miss her job. She would sacrifice her career like she did when he was governor. They have looked at houses in D.C.” Mona Locke is the executive director of of Susan G. Komen for the Cure in Seattle.

In a NWAW story that ran on Nov. 13, when asked about a possible post in the Obama administration, Locke was reported as saying, “A lot of people think I’m talking to Obama, but I’m not. They refuse to believe me.”

In the same story, Locke did admit that “it’s hard to say ‘no’ when the president [himself] calls.”

On Wednesday morning, Obama made it official in a televized press conference. “Today, I’m pleased to announce that I’m filling out my economic team with a man who shares that vision and who will play a key role in carrying it out as my secretary of commerce, Governor Gary Locke,” he said.

When asked about what he thought of his seeing his son on national TV with Obama on Wednesday morning, Jimmy Locke laughed happily. Though he didn’t explicitly say he was proud, it was clear.

However, the elation is tinge with a little sadness. “We’re going to miss him,” said Jimmy Locke, but he admits that it’s a good kind of change.

NWAW initially tried to interview Jimmy Locke on Tuesday, but he deflected questions as the nomination hadn’t been made official at the time. On Wednesday, however, the elder Locke was the picture of excitement. He even said that his son may later run for president despite Gary Locke disputing this in November last year. When asked by NWAW if he had any aspirations in running for president, Locke answered with a clear and simple, “No.”

To the elder Locke, if one person of color can become president, so can “anyone else.”

“We’re very proud of him,” said Locke’s father-in-law Larry Lee. “He made a lot of good things happen for Washington state. He can’t really solve the economic problems right away, but he can help. ... He will bring glory to the Asian community.” Lee mentioned that Locke will take a significant pay cut for his new position.

Seattleite Frank Hori, 81, thinks Locke as commerce secretary is a good pick. “He is a good man,” Hori said. “He has experience dealing with trade in Asia. … He is trustable and is not a ‘politician.’”

Since leaving his office at the end of 2004 after two terms, Locke has been working for the Seattle-based law firm Davis Wright Tremaine on issues involving China, energy, and governmental relations.

If confirmed, Locke would be the third Asian American in Obama’s cabinet and the second Asian American to serve as secretary of commerce after Japanese American Norman Minete.

Locke was born into an immigrant family and lived in a Seattle public housing project. He graduated from Yale University and Boston University Law School.
In 2003, while delivering the Democratic response to President Bush’s State of the Union address, Locke criticized the economic policies of Republicans as “upside-down.” He urged hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and relief for the middle class. (end)

Assunta Ng, Thi-Le Vo, The Associated Press, and The Seattle Times contributed to this report.
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4) In the News: Phyllis Campbell to head JP Morgan Chase in region; by Kristi Heim; Seattle Times; http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2008803583_webcampbell02.html

Phyllis Campbell to head JP Morgan Chase in region
By Kristi Heim; Seattle Times business reporter

Seattle Foundation CEO Phyllis Campbell is stepping down at the end of the month to become chairman of JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Pacific Northwest business. A formal announcement by the bank is pending.

Campbell is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, where she earned her bachelor's degree from WSU and MBA from UW.

Campbell, who has headed Seattle's largest community foundation for the last six years, will become the bank's senior executive in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. JPMorgan Chase acquired Washington Mutual's banking operations last September.
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5) Job Opportunity: Chaya-Executive Director

Chaya (translated from the Sanskrit word for “shelter” or “shade”) is a community-based nonprofit organization that supports South Asian survivors and families impacted by domestic violence and abuse, and engages communities to change the societal conditions that enable oppression, especially violence against women. Chaya envisions a just and equitable world free of violence.


The Executive Director is responsible for providing vision and leadership for the organization, and for supporting an organizational culture in which all staff and board members are equally valued, respected, and heard. Working in partnership with the board and staff, the Executive Director will promote Chaya’s organizational growth and stability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Ensure effective and appropriate development and implementation of programs and services.
o Oversee the development and implementation of Chaya's programs.
o Develop annual work plans in collaboration with staff that reflect organizational and program priorities.
o Ensure that processes are in place to identify issues affecting Chaya's constituents. Chaya strives to incorporate needs articulated by the community into its programs.
o Explore new growth opportunities and other issues related to strategic direction.
o Partner with the board and staff on the strategic planning process and provide leadership in its implementation.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
In collaboration with the board, ensure the overall financial well-being of the organization.
o Lead the annual budget process.
o Prepare and manage overall budget and provide guidance to program staff in developing and monitoring program budgets.
o Oversee timely submission of monthly and quarterly reports reflecting the relation of the budget to actual financial performance.
o Monitor and report on monthly revenues and expenditures to ensure adequate cash flow throughout the year.
o Prepare and present a financial “year-in-review” to the board and staff.
o Coordinate annual independent audits and present audit results to the board.
o With the finance committee’s guidance, create systems and mechanisms for transparency in accounting.
o Prepare the Annual Report.

FUNDRAISING / RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
In collaboration with development staff and the board, ensure that adequate funding is in place to meet program and organizational goals.
o Work in partnership with Development Director to develop an annual fundraising plan.
o Work in collaboration with the board and development staff to create and implement annual and long-term fundraising strategies.
o Take an active role in identifying and cultivating new funding sources (both public and private).
o Oversee preparation and submission of grant proposals.
o Oversee timely submission of grant reports and updates by development staff.
o Work in partnership with Development Director to lead individual donor cultivation and stewardship efforts.

ORGANIZATIONAL
Ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
o Provide mentorship, guidance, and supervision to staff.
o Work with staff on professional development plans, and conduct staff performance evaluations.
o Provide leadership at staff meetings and other forums
o Maintain active communications with the board and staff.
o Work with the board chairs to plan and coordinate board meetings and other board activities.
o Ensure the maintenance of office infrastructure

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Collaborate with communities and coalitions and contribute to other external efforts that advance a broad social justice agenda.
o Provide leadership and contribute to policy-making at local and national levels.
o Initiate and lead the process of determining organizational priorities in influencing policies.
o Represent Chaya at coalitions and conferences, and on relevant committees.
o Work to develop a process for setting participation priorities for the organization.
o Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, and increase Chaya's visibility in other communities.
o Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, public and private agencies, and governmental and community leaders in support of Chaya’s mission and activities


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

o Commitment to Chaya’s mission and values.
o Experience directing an organization (or equivalent leadership/management experience).
o An understanding of domestic violence issues.
o Engagement in and commitment to anti-oppression and social justice issues.
o An understanding of and connection to issues specific to South Asian communities.
o Experience working with diverse constituencies, particularly with communities of color.
o Proven strengths in financial management and fundraising, including developing and managing budgets, cash flow analysis, and financial reporting.
o Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to design and maintain effective systems, organize resources, and establish priorities.
o Ability to think innovatively in promoting collaborations across programs and organizations.
o Ability to think strategically and to develop and implement operating plans.
o Ability to lead and to foster leadership in others.
o Ability to work in a collaborative manner.
o Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to negotiate among diverse perspectives.
o Excellent written and verbal skills, including experience with grant writing and public speaking.

This is a full-time position with a salary range between $50K-$55K and excellent benefits. This position will remain open until filled. Chaya is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Executive Director Search Committee, Attn: Board Chair. Materials can be submitted either via email to hiring@chayaseattle.org (preferred), or via mail to Chaya, P.O. Box 22291, Seattle, WA 98122.
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6) Job Opportunity: Susan G. Komen-Development Director; Position open until filled.
Submitted by: Mai Nguyen, Current Board Member

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest and most progressive grass roots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to end breast cancer forever.

The Komen Puget Sound Affiliate is looking for an energetic and dedicated professional to join its team as the Development Coordinator. Share in the fun by helping plan, organize and produce the Affiliate’s portfolio of special events. You will also serve as the liaison to community fundraising partners, and provide administrative support to the Development Director.

The successful candidate will report to the Development Director and will have outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills as well as enjoy working in a diverse and fast paced environment.

Important aspects of the job include organizing and implementing event details and logistics, producing event and gala marketing collateral, maintaining detailed event and donor data, and handling the administrative responsibilities of the development department.

The ideal candidate will be committed to the mission and to working with staff, volunteers, and benefactors to realize successful fundraising for the Affiliate.

You must be a creative and forward thinker, detailed with excellent organizational skills, work well in a team environment, be self-directed and possess excellent communication skills.

Please email or mail cover letter and resume to Mai Nguyen at mai@pskomen.org or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Puget Sound Affiliate, 1900 N. Northlake Way, Suite 135, Seattle, WA 98103. For a detailed job description, please visit our website www.komenpugetsound.org.
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7) Job Opportunity: Wing Luke Asian Museum-Membership Manager; Position open until filled.

The Wing Luke Asian Museum seeks a Membership Manager who will be responsible for creating a vibrant and sustainable membership program encompassing all levels of membership, including major donors, ensuring the financial success and growth of the program over time. The Manager will create and implement strategic and concrete membership program plans, oversee acquisition and renewal campaigns, identify new membership streams, create and implement special programs/events/benefits to encourage membership, and lead and motivate Membership Ambassadors.

The Manager cultivates member relationships to ensure maintenance and growth of the program, including achieving high retention rate and membership renewals and upgrades. Responsibilities include timely fulfillment, accurate records, and effective relationship-management of members; preparing monthly membership statistics, analysis, and reports; effective communications and working collaboratively with other staff departments.

The Manager is responsible for membership program maintenance, processing and member servicing, and coordinates this work with other department staff. This position reports to the Development & Marketing Director. This position is critical to the Museum’s fundraising efforts and support.

Qualifications
• Interest in and basic understanding of the Museum mission
• BA degree in Marketing or Business Administration and two years of administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience with development department in a non-profit setting, including demonstrated success cultivating, maintaining and leveraging member, donor and/or corporate partner relationships
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High attention to detail
• Must gain job satisfaction from creating and executing an aggressive and creative sales campaign
• Raiser’s Edge experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Must communicate clearly and proactively with colleagues and volunteers, demonstrating enthusiasm for and skills working effectively in a collaborative team environment with a dynamic range of people

This is a full-time 40 hours per week position. Salary is DOE. Compensation includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. ADA/EOE. The position is available immediately. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please send letter of interest and resume to:
Human Resources
Wing Luke Asian Museum
719 S. King Street
Seattle, WA 98104
hr@wingluke.org
(206) 623-4559 (fax)

The Wing Luke Asian Museum is an Asian Pacific American (APA) community-based museum with a unique emphasis on the community development process. It is dedicated to engaging the APA communities and the public in exploring issues related to the culture, art and history of Asian Pacific Americans. It is a museum of regional and national significance, and is a Smithsonian Institution affiliate.

The Museum is committed to contributing to the economic development of its neighborhood, Seattle’s Chinatown/International District. In 1996 the Museum began its expansion planning, and in 2003 purchased a historic building in the district that was built by Asian American pioneers in the early 1900’s. Over the past five years the Museum raised $23 million from over 1600 individual and institutional donors and executed a unique expansion project that combines historic preservation with creation of contemporary gathering spaces and galleries.

In June 2008 the Museum opened its new doors to the public. An ever-changing living museum, WLAM’s current operating budget is $2 million, and projects 50,000 visitors annually. The Museum provides public access to its library, collections and archives comprising over 20,000 items related to the culture, art and history of Asian Pacific Americans.
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8) Job Opportunity: City of Seattle, Office of the City Clerk- Research & Evaluation Assistant

Job Title: Research & Evaluation Assistant (Info Spec) Job Code: 98141
Division: City Clerk Reports to: Carol Shenk
Position #: 00026690

Summary
This is a civil-service exempt position within the Office of the City Clerk. The Office of the City Clerk is a Division of the 88-member Legislative Department, which includes the Seattle City Council. The Office's work units consist of Council and Legislative Support, Reference and Information Services, the Seattle
Municipal Archives, and the Citywide Records Management Program.

Responsibilities
• Perform subject analysis, cataloging and indexing of City legislative and historical documents, including multimedia objects
• Assist in digitization of analog records, including scanning paper files and converting audio and video to archival digital formats
• Implement standards and techniques for subject indexing, vocabulary control, document markup and digital object management
• Perform duties related to thesaurus maintenance
• Provide expert reference and research service to City staff and the public, including instructing users in effective use of Clerk's Office online resources for information retrieval
• Develop and implement ad-hoc and ongoing production techniques for data quality assurance
• Assist with automation of document processing functions, including developing macros and scripts for text formatting and data re-use
• Maintain and update department Web pages using HTML
• Provide support in database management, data backup, and monitoring nightly uploads to Web server
• Other special projects and/or office duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
• One year of college level course work in research methodology and data analysis
• Two years of experience in data gathering and general analysis, along with knowledge of computer software and database management techniques
• Other combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for Comparability

Desired Qualifications
• Masters degree in Librarianship, Information Science, Information Resource Management, Archival studies or equivalent field
• One year experience performing controlled-vocabulary indexing of legal and/or historical documents
• One year reference and research experience using a wide variety of information sources
• Excellent knowledge of public affairs and the functions of government, especially local government
• Successful experience in team-based projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of and experience with HTML and mechanics of Internet information provision
• Knowledge of and experience with relational database management systems and full-text information retrieval systems
• Thorough command of MS Office applications or equivalent software
• Substantial experience with a wide variety of digital image and digital audio file formats, and with tools for their manipulation
• Training and/or experience in management of archival collections, especially descriptive work
• Two years experience doing research and reference work in issues of local government or closely related areas
• Substantial knowledge of Seattle and King County local geography and history

Licensing and Other Requirements
None

Additional Requirements
A background check for a criminal conviction history will be completed

Work Environment/Physical Demands
Work is performed in a normal City office environment.

Information on How to Apply
Option 1- Apply online at http://seattle.gov/jobs.
Option 2- Applications may be completed and dropped off at the Personnel Department, 54th Floor of the Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue (at the corner of 5th and Columbia).

Posting Contact Name/Number
Melissa Beatty 206-684-5428

This department is also seeking volunteers to participate on the resume & interview panel. Our goal is to have a panel that is comprised of a diverse group of employees, including participants with technical expertise, who will focus on screening for minimum & desired job qualifications. The process will be facilitated by HR so if you've not participated on a panel before we'll guide you through it.

If you are interested in volunteering or want more information, please send Melissa Beatty an email by Tuesday, March 10.
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9) Job Opportunity: Senior Services-Nutrition Transportation Coordinator; Position open until filled.

OPENING DATE: February 5, 2009
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
POSITION: NUTRITION TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
SALARY/HOURS: $15.29/hr plus great benefits; Full-Time, M-F 8am-5pm
JOB LOCATION: Exchange Building, 2nd & Marion


At Senior Services we embrace the belief that cultural, social, and other diversity of people should be respected and celebrated. We are building a staff team with extraordinary cultural competence and also providing that team with tools to positively address institutionalized racism. All our employees are responsible for providing and supporting a culturally competent work environment that will enrich our interactions with each other and our products and services. This provides the foundation for empowering our customers (primarily those who are aging and giving care to others) so their needs are justly represented and their desires amply fulfilled.

SUMMARY: The Transportation Coordinator provides personalized information, assistance and referral for King County seniors. Specific responsibilities will include: assessment of client transportation needs; community outreach; volunteer driver recruitment; administration of fare subsidy program; transportation information and referral; collection and reporting of service data; and data entry. This position will require regular travel to Hot Lunch Program sites throughout King County.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Perform community outreach at hot lunch programs throughout the County to inform seniors about our services and to improve access to the meal sites; coordinate with nutrition site staff to identify clients who cannot afford bus or van fares and administer a fare subsidy program under the auspices of Aging and Disability Services; recruit volunteer drivers to transport clients to the hot lunch programs; arrange transportation services for seniors eligible for nutrition services, to include providing information and referral for other community transportation resources; planning and scheduling rides for clients by determining their ACCESS eligibility and either assigning volunteer drivers to provide service; coordinating with ACCESS call-takers or with our Senior Shuttle Van Coordinator;; ensure fast and accurate entry of data in the transportation computer system; collect and report data in a timely manner; assist the other Transportation Coordinators as needed and assume their scheduling responsibilities if necessary; other duties as needed, assigned or required, including assisting with volunteer appreciation events and other projects.

WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be accepted from anyone meeting the following minimum qualifications and who submits a cover letter, current résumé, and application.

1. BA in related field or four years directly related experience in lieu of the degree.
2. Two years’ paid or volunteer experience providing services to older people preferred
3. Experience working with volunteers preferred.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically the ability to relate well on the telephone and in person with older persons.
5. Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
6. Intermediate computer skills in MS Office required.
7. Knowledge of community transportation resources available for older persons is desired.
8. Access to an insured vehicle, and a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
Note: All employees are subject to periodic Washington State Patrol Criminal History Background Checks and must complete a Criminal History Self-Disclosure Form, FBI finger printing and criminal history check.

Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position, you MUST submit the following three (3) items.
1. Cover letter describing your qualifications and your interest in the position.
2. Current résumé.
3. Completed Senior Services application form (current staff need not complete).
Pick up an application packet at Senior Services, 2208 Second Avenue, between Bell and Blanchard, in Seattle
OR call 206.727.6269 to have an application packet mailed to your home
OR download the application and this job announcement from www.seniorservices.org
OR contact jobs@seniorservices.org to have the application materials sent via email.

Send or deliver to:
Senior Services
Attn: Human Resources
2208 Second Avenue, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98121-2055

Only completed application packets will be considered.

SELECTION PROCESS: This is a competitive selection process. All application packages that show the minimum qualifications and have followed the How To Apply instructions will be reviewed. Interviews will be scheduled for those applicants whose qualifications in the areas listed above most closely correspond to the position’s requirements. In order to preserve our resources toward furthering our mission, only candidates with whom we wish to arrange an interview will be contacted. All others will be maintained in our current files for a minimum of six months.

Interviews will be conducted as and when qualified applications are identified
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10) Job Opportunity: Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)-Fund Development Consultant; Team Member, Urban Rest Stop; Case Manager

Fund Development Consultant- seeking consultant to expand donor base and implement marketing/fund development plan.

Team Member, Urban Rest Stop- On-site service staff at facility providing bathroom, shower and laundry services to homeless and low-income people. Req: 1 yr direct human/customer services experience with homeless community; record keeping, janitorial and conflict resolution skills, M-Tu 5:00am-1:30pm, Sat & Sun 8:00am-3:00pm. $11.68 - $14.39 per hr DOE. Positions open until filled. Job Categories: Under Health and Social Services

Case Manager-for low-income housing provider. Provide case mgmt for residents located in North Seattle. 40 hrs/wk. Partner w/Housing staff. Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field + 2yrs. case mgmt & exper w/homeless and low-income population, incl mental health disabilities & substance abuse problems. Salary $31,425 – 39,281 DOE + ex ben. APPLY: resume/cover letter addressing quals for position to: LIHI HR-Case Mgr,

Please send cover letters and resumes to: LIHI-HR 2407 1st Ave #200, Seattle, WA 98121 or fax (206) 443-9851. Email: hr@lihi.org. For info see www.lihi.org Phone (206) 443-9935 ext. 146. Fax (206) 443-9851.
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11) Training Opportunity: Train to be a Strategic Researcher in the Labor Movement, Ithaca NY; Registration Deadline May 1st; Program Dates June 7-12
Submitted by: Joyce Tseng, CLP ‘08

Don't Miss Out on the Annual Union Research Training Program

OVERVIEW: The Strategic Corporate Research program is offered by the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations and co-sponsored by the AFL-CIO Center for Strategic Research. The goal of the program is to help students understand and research corporate ownership structure, corporate finance, and the sources of corporate power. Over 60 past participants are now working as union staff in a variety of unions around the country.

WHO SHOULD APPLY: The course (credit or non-credit) is designed for undergrad, grad students and others who are interested in working as strategic researchers and campaigners in the labor movement.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The registration deadline is May 1st.

PROGRAM DATES: June 7-12, 2009 in Ithaca, New York. Credit scholarships are available if you apply early.
To obtain a registration form and other information, go to: http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/on/special/scr.php
or contact
Kirstine Armstrong at
(607) 254-4749 or kaa14@cornell.edu.


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12) Training Opportunity: Progressive Majority in partnership with Wellstone Action-Register for a Progressive Training; April 24-26

Are you an aspiring progressive candidate or campaign manager seeking to run an effective, successful campaign?

Because of Progressive Majority's national partnership with Wellstone Action, we are able to provide you with the opportunity to participate in two and a half days of learning about campaign management fundamentals. Many of Progressive Majority's elected officials got their start at Wellstone trainings and can vouch for their effectiveness in training potential candidates, activists and campaign managers to run campaigns based on their progressive values and win on the issues.
The training takes place the weekend of April 24-26 in Seattle. Click here to register online.

Camp Wellstone offers three tracks to help current or future candidates, campaign managers and citizen activists learn everything they need to know to run an effective political or grassroots campaign.

Details on each track are as follows:
• Candidate Track - This track covers the fundamentals of campaigns, including fundraising, field organizing, campaign plan and budget writing, volunteer recruitment, GOTV and media relations.
• Campaign Management Track - The management track covers campaign fundamentals. Participants learn the skills essential to putting their candidate or team in the best position to win.
• Citizen Activism Track - This track presents ideas and tactics to strengthen issue-based organizing. It develops the capacity of grassroots leaders to build a base, advocate within legislative bodies and build sustainable organizations. This track is recommended for individuals who are interested in moving forward a particular issue or agenda.

Register for Camp Wellstone Seattle.
The cost of Camp Wellstone is on a sliding scale based on ability to pay. We are committed to keeping this training accessible to all. If you are able to cover the full cost of your participation in this training, please do so as this will help us continue to train progressives across the country; otherwise, you choose the option that works best for you. Rates are as follows: $200 (full cost), $100 (50 percent of training cost), or $50 (25 percent of training cost). This fee covers its book, Politics the Wellstone Way, materials and three meals during the weekend.
There are a limited number of slots available. Register today for Camp Wellstone April 24-26 in Seattle! If you have any questions, please contact me at abartz@progressivemajority.org.
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13) Board Opportunity: SCIDpda-Council Member

The Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda) is seeking a volunteer to serve on its 12-member Council. SCIDpda is an award-winning, community-based organization recognized for its innovation and leadership in neighborhood revitalization. Our four focus areas are programs and services, development and management of affordable housing and commercial/retail space, community development, and neighborhood involvement.

Candidates must have a dedication to the mission of SCIDpda “to preserve, promote, and develop the Chinatown ID as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood” and willingness to meet the responsibilities of a SCIDpda council member (see attached expectations).

SCIDpda seeks candidates with a combination of the following:

• Comfort and experience with fundraising
• Experience with media or public relations/marketing/event planning
• Legal knowledge and/or expertise
• Comfortable leveraging relationships with local and/or national corporations for fundraising

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a SCIDpda board member, please contact info@scidpda.org. For more information about SCIDpda, please visit www.SCIDpda.org.
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14) Volunteer Opportunity: Wing Luke Asian Museum-Auction Volunteers
Submitted by: Casey Bui, CLP ‘05

AUCTION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!

WING LUKE ASIAN MUSEUM AUCTION DINNER
Bell Harbor International Conference Center
Saturday, April 4, 2009

Once again, it's time for the Wing Luke Asian Museum's annual Auction Dinner fundraiser. This year the event will be held at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in downtown Seattle.

This event cannot happen without the help of countless numbers of volunteers. From moving items and material into the convention center, to set up, to showcasing the items as models, we need your help!

If you can help us out - whether for 1 hour or the entire day/evening - please contact Casey Bui, Auction co-chair, at caseybui@gmail.com as soon as possible.
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15) Volunteer Opportunity: Asian Counseling and Referral Service- Citizenship Instructors needed for Naturalization Program

Citizenship Instructors needed for ACRS Naturalization Program

ACRS has two special volunteer Citizenship Instructor opportunities for individuals interested in helping ACRS Naturalization clients become U.S.citizens. Qualified instructors will teach and prepare students for their Citizenship Test and will help students improve their English and pass their interview with Immigration. Training and curriculum materials will be provided. Please reply by Friday, March 13 if you’re interested. Classes start April 6.

Chinese Speaking ESL/Citizenship Instructor

Number of Positions: 1

Special Skills: Experience teaching ESL to adult students desired.

Position Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays AND Thursdays

Requirements: Fluency in English and Mandarin (Cantonese also a plus)

Age Requirement: 18 years or older

Duration Requirement: 3 months

Location: International District Community Center

**

English Speaking ESL/Citizenship Instructor

Number of Positions: 1

Special Skills: Experience teaching ESL to adult students desired.

Position Hours: 5:30-7 p.m.; One weekday evening.

Requirements: Fluency in English.

Age Requirement: 18 years or older

Duration Requirement: 3 months

Location: ACRS


To apply, or if you need more information on these or other volunteer opportunities, contact:

John Malcomson

Volunteer Coordinator

206-695-7637

volunteer@acrs.org

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16) Volunteer Opportunity: Progressive Majority Internships

Exciting Political Internship Opportunity in Seattle with Progressive Majority!

Progressive Majority has an exciting opportunity for individuals who are interested in working in progressive politics in Washington State!

Progressive Majority Interns assists in the development, planning and execution of Progressive Majority’s trainings, recruitment efforts, and political program. Interns work closely with the Political Director to help manage our candidate database, assist with research projects, and directly assist endorsed candidates.

Specific Duties:
* Assist in conducting trainings;
* Assessing with campaigns including targeting, voter contact, and messaging;
* Working with the database that organizes Progressive Majority candidates and recruits and maintains email lists
* Assisting with the preparation of candidate trainings including research, outreach, production of training materials, and assistance with site logistics;
* Providing general staff support to all members of the Seattle office.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a strong interest in political campaigns and electing progressive candidates; excellent communications skills; experience with Microsoft PowerPoint a plus.

Our intern program runs year round. If you are a reliable, accurate, team player who can take on a project and run with it, we would like to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter and one page resume to the address or email listed below.

This is an unpaid, half-time position.
Progressive Majority
Internship Program
615 2nd Ave. Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98104
klogsdon@progressivemajority.org
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17) Event: National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum- HERstory: Celebrate two amazing community leaders, Dawn Mason and Dolores Sibonga. Tuesday, March 10; Reception at 5:30pm; Panel at 6pm; 2100 Building, Board Room

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, the Seattle chapter of NAPAWF invites you to join us for HERstory:

A project that seeks to strengthen our progressive movement amongst APA women and girls by building ties between generations and to take steps in institutionalizing our history through our stories and discussions.

Women organizing across cultures for a common agenda
A speaker panel and community discussion
Co-sponsored by the International Examiner
Celebrate two amazing community leaders, Dawn Mason and Dolores Sibonga.
Hear and learn from their stories of activism, struggles and collaboration when engaging in intercultural work.

When: Tuesday, March 10
Networking Reception at 5:30pm
Panel begins at 6pm

Where: 2100 Building, Board Room
2100 24th Ave S, Seattle
Near Bus routes 4, 7, 9, 34, 42, 48; on-street parking available

Please rsvp to napawfseattle@gmail.com by March 8. Feel free to email your ?s for our speakers. Reserve childcare by March 6. Any ?s, please call (206) 856 0324.

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18) Event: SCIDpda-ID Spring Roll 2009: Party Down for Chinatown; Wednesday, April 29; Showbox SODO; 6:00-9:00PM

SCIDpda 's ID Spring Roll www.idspringroll.org

Ticket prices:
$75 – Early Bird until March 15
$90 – General Admission after March 15
$125 – VIP ticket - admission to VIP area with sit-down tables and private bar/food
All admission includes 2 complimentary drink tickets. The event is 21+.

Purchase tickets online at www.idspringroll.org. Attached is a list of celebrity contestants for the spring roll eating contest presented by The Stranger and restaurants serving food at the event!

Check out coverage of the spring roll eating contest on The Stranger’s SLOG:
http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/02/24/eating_my_way_to_victory

The event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117390140214

The ID Spring Roll will be the largest fundraising effort for SCIDpda, a community development non-profit with the mission to “preserve, promote, and develop the Chinatown International District as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood.” A lively cultural celebration, the ID Spring Roll will feature a wide sampling of Pan-Asian fusion cuisine and entertainment by local Asian-American performers headlined by internationally-renowned breakdancing crew, Massive Monkeys. The event will also include Seattle's first spring roll eating contest featuring local celebrities, sponsored by The Stranger!

Formed in 1975, SCIDpda has built and manages affordable housing for over 700 low-income individuals including families and seniors. Our commercial/retail space provides home to dozens of small neighborhood businesses. We both rehabilitate historic buildings and develop new projects to serve the needs of the community, including the neighborhood’s first community center and public library. Most recently we created a design and resource center so community members and design professionals can work together to identify and implement ways to further spur economic development while preserving our neighborhood’s rich culture and history.

For questions about the event or SCIDpda, please contact Fen Hsiao, Director of Fund Development, at (206) 838-8240 or fenh@scidpda.org or visit www.SCIDpda.org.
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19)Event: Asian Pacific Islander Women and Family Safety Center- Ending Violence in Our Community: Turning Awareness into Action 14th Annual Community Candle Light Vigil in memory of victims of domestic violence; King County Courthouse lawn; 3rd Avenue and Yesler, Seattle; March 12, 2009; 4:00 PM followed by reception

Ending Violence in Our Community: Turning Awareness into Action
14th Annual Community Candle Light Vigil in memory of victims of domestic violence.

King County Courthouse lawn; 3rd Avenue and Yesler, Seattle
March 12, 2009
4:00 PM followed by reception

On March 2, 1995, Susana Remerata Blackwell, Phoebe Dizon, Veronica Laureta, and Baby Kristine (Ms. Blackwell's unborn child) were murdered by Susana's estranged husband in the King County Courthouse. Since that day, The Asian & Pacific Islander Women & Family Safety Center (Safety Center) has been committed to holding an annual vigil to remember these women and others whose lives were destroyed by violence.

On March 12, 2009, the 14th Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held for this purpose at the King County Courthouse.

We hope that you will join us in attending the event and in joining us in sending the message that "domestic violence will NOT be tolerated in our communities".

If you have questions or would like to endorse the event, please contact Lea Aromin, Vigil coordinator, at 206-467-9976 Ext. 306 or lea@apialliance.org.
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20) Event: International Community Health Services Foundation (ICHS) presents -ICHS Gala: Bloom ’09; Saturday, May 30, 2009; 5:30 pm-Reception; 7:00 pm- Dinner; Westin Seattle Hotel- 1900 Fifth Avenue
Submitted by Sarah Kim Randolph, CLP ‘07

International Community Health Services Foundation (ICHS) presents
ICHS Gala: Bloom ‘09

Save the date: Saturday, May 30, 2009
5:30 pm-Reception
7:00 pm- Dinner

Westin Seattle Hotel- 1900 Fifth Avenue

For more information call 206-788-3694 or e-mail SarahR@ichs.com

As you know, ICHS strives to improve the health of the Asian and Pacific Islander community and other communities by providing accessible, affordable, and culturally and linguistically appropriate health care. During these rough economic times, people need ICHS’ services more than ever.

Our annual Gala is a fun event, featuring entertainment and our signature “Uncle Bob Dance” – dance with longtime community activist Bob Santos while raising funds for ICHS’ uninsured patients.
Find out more by visiting us on the web at www.ichsfoundation.org.
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21) Event: Chaya-Annual Dinner and Auction; Save the date; May 16, 2009; 5:30PM; Grand Hyatt Seattle

For more information please contact Chaya@chayaseattle.org or 206-568-7576.
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22) Report: UCLA AASC-2009 Statistical Portrait of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Other Pacific Islanders

The UCLA Asian American Studies Center, as an official U.S. Census Information Center (as a co-partner with National Coalition for Asian Pacific Community Development), is pleased to provide this 2009 statistical portrait of the Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations produced by the US Census Bureau for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which will take place in May, 2009. The portrait provides current census data, population projections, and internet links that should be useful for research, planning, writing and general educational purposes. Please see the "Editor's note" at the end of this announcement for more information.

The first section provides information on "Asians," while the second part highlights "Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders".

Asians
15.2 million
The estimated number of U.S. residents in July 2007 who said they were Asian alone or Asian in combination with one or more other races. This group comprised about 5 percent of the total population. Source: Population estimates

5 million
The Asian population in California, the state that had the largest Asian population on July 1, 2007, as well as the largest numerical increase from 2006 to 2007 (106,000). New York (1.4 million) and Texas (915,000) followed in population. Texas (44,000) and New York (33,000) followed in numerical increase. In Hawaii, Asians made up the highest proportion of the total population (55 percent), with California (14 percent) and New Jersey and Washington (8 percent each) next. Asians were the largest minority group in Hawaii and Vermont. Source: Population estimates

2.9%
Percentage growth of the Asian population between 2006 and 2007, thehighest of any race group during that time period. The increase in the Asian population during the period totaled 434,000.Source: Population estimates

3.54 million
Number of Asians of Chinese descent in the U.S. in 2007. Chinese-Americans were the largest Asian group, followed by Filipinos (3.05 million), Asian Indians (2.77 million), Vietnamese (1.64 million), Koreans (1.56 million) and Japanese (1.22 million). These estimates represented the number of people who were either of a particular Asian group only or were of that group in combination with one or more other Asian groups or races. Source: 2007 American Community Survey

Education
50%
The percentage of single-race Asians 25 and older who had a bachelor's degree or higher level of education. This compared with 28 percent for all Americans 25 and older. Source: 2007 American Community Survey

86%
The percentage of single-race Asians 25 and older who had at least a high school diploma. This compared with 85 percent for all Americans 25 and older. Source: 2007 American Community Survey

20%
The percentage of single-race Asians 25 and older who had a graduate (e.g., master's or doctorate) or professional degree. This compared with 10 percent for all Americans 25 and older. Source: 2007 American Community Survey

The Asian population comprises many groups who differ in languages and culture, which is reflected in the demographic characteristics of these groups. For instance, 68 percent of Asian Indians 25 and older had a bachelor's degree or more education, and 36 percent had a graduate or professional degree. The corresponding numbers for Vietnamese-Americans were 27 percent and 8 percent, respectively. (These figures represent the single-race population.) Source: 2007 American Community Survey

Income, Poverty and Health Insurance
$66,103
Median household income for single-race Asians in 2007, the highest among all race groups and statistically unchanged from 2006. Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2007

Median household income differed greatly by Asian group. For Asian Indians, for example, the median income in 2007 was $83,820; for Vietnamese-Americans, it was $54,048. (These figures represent the single-race population.) Source: 2007 American Community Survey

10.2%
Poverty rate for single-race Asians in 2007, statistically unchanged from 2006. Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2007

16.8%
Percentage of single-race Asians without health insurance coverage in 2007, up from15.5 percent in 2006.Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2007

Businesses
Source for the statements referenced in this section, unless otherwise indicated: Asian-Owned Firms: 2002

1.1 million
Number of businesses owned by Asian-Americans in 2002, up 24 percent from 1997. The rate of increase in the number of Asian-owned businesses was about twice that of the national average for all businesses.

More than $326 billion Receipts of Asian-American-owned businesses in 2002, up 8 percent from 1997. An estimated 319,468 Asian-owned businesses had paid employees, and their receipts totaled more than $291 billion. There were 49,636 Asian-owned firms with receipts of $1 million or more, accounting for 4 percent of the total number of Asian-owned firms and nearly 68 percent of their total receipts.

In 2002, more than three in 10 Asian-owned firms operated in professional, scientific and technical services, as well as other services, such as personal services, and repair and maintenance.

2.2 million
Number of people employed by an Asian-owned business. There were 1,866 Asian-owned firms with 100 or more employees, generating nearly $52 billion in gross receipts (18 percent of the total revenue for Asian-owned employer firms).

46%
Percentage of all Asian-owned firms that were either Chinese-owned or Asian Indian-owned.

Nearly 6 in 10
Proportion of all Asian-owned firms in the United States in California, New York, Texas and New Jersey.

112,441
The number of Asian-owned firms in New York, which led all cities. Los Angeles(47,764), Honolulu (22,348) and San Francisco (19,639) followed.

28%
The proportion of Asian-owned businesses that were home based. This is the lowest proportion among minority respondent groups. Source: Characteristics of Businesses: 2002

Languages
2.5 million
The number of people 5 and older who spoke Chinese at home in 2007. After Spanish, Chinese was the most widely spoken non-English language in the country. Tagalog, Vietnamese and Korean were each spoken at home by more than 1 million people. Source: 2007 American Community Survey

Serving Our Nation
277,751
The number of single-race Asian military veterans. About one in three was 65 and older. Source: 2007 American Community Survey

Jobs
47%
The proportion of civilian employed single-race Asians 16 and older who worked in management, professional and related occupations, such as financial managers, engineers, teachers and registered nurses. Additionally, 23 percent worked in sales and office occupations, 16 percent in service occupations and 10 percent in production, transportation and material moving occupations. Source: 2007 American Community Survey

Counties
1.4 million
The number of Asians (alone or in combination with one or more other races)in Los Angeles County, Calif., in 2007, which tops the nation's counties. Source: Population estimates

18,400
Santa Clara County's Asian population increase from 2006 to 2007, the largest in the nation. Source: Population estimates

59%
Percent of the population of Honolulu County, Hawaii, that was Asian in 2007, which led the country. One other county - Kauai, Hawaii - was also majority Asian. San Francisco County, Calif., led the continental United States, with 33 percent of its population Asian. Source: Population estimates

Age Distribution
35.4
Median age of the single-race Asian population in 2007. The corresponding figure was 36.6 years for the population as a whole. Source: Population estimates

The Future
40.6 million
The projected number of U.S. residents in 2050 who will identify themselves as Asian or Asian in combination with one or more other races. They would comprise 9 percent of the total population by that year. Source: Population projections

153%
The projected percentage increase between 2008 and 2050 in the population of people who identify themselves as Asian or Asian in combination with one or more other races. This compares with a 44 percent increase in the population as a whole over the same period of time. Source: Population projections

Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders
1 million
The estimated number of U.S. residents in July 2007 who said they were Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, either alone or in combination with one or more other races. This group comprised 0.3 percent of the total population. Source: Population estimates

Hawaii had the largest population (269,000) in 2007 of Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders (either alone or in combination with one or more other races), followed by California (262,000) and Washington (50,000). California had the largest numerical increase (2,900) of people of this group, with Texas (2,500) and Florida (1,100) next. In Hawaii, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders comprised the largest proportion (21 percent) of the total population, followed by Utah (1 percent) and Alaska (0.9 percent). Source: Population estimates

1.6%
Percentage growth of the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population between 2006 and 2007. The increase in the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population during the period totaled 16,000. Source: Population estimates

Education
15%
The percentage of single-race Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders 25 and older who had at least a bachelor's degree. This compared with 28 percent for the total population. Source: 2007 American Community Survey

84%
The percentage of single-race Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders 25 and older who had at least a high school diploma. This compared with 85 percent for the total population. (There is no statistically significant difference between these two percentages.) Source: 2007 American Community Survey

4%
The percentage of single-race Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders 25 and older who had obtained a graduate or professional degree. This compared with 10 percent for the total population this age. Source: 2007 American Community Survey

Income, Poverty and Health Insurance
$55,273
The median income of households headed by single-race Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders. Source: 2007 American Community Survey

15.7%
The poverty rate for those who classified themselves as single-race Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. Source: 2007 American Community Survey

20.5%
The three-year average (2005-2007) percentage without health insurance for single-race Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders. Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2007

Businesses
Source for the statements referenced in this section: Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-Owned Firms: 2002

28,948
Number of Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-owned businesses in 2002, up 49 percent from 1997. The rate of growth was more than three times the national average. The 3,693 Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-owned businesses with paid employees employed more than 29,000 and generated revenues of $3.5 billion.

2,415
Number of Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-owned firms in Honolulu, the most of any city in the nation.

$4.3 billion
Receipts for Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-owned businesses in 2002, up 3 percent from 1997. There were 727 Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-owned firms with receipts of $1 million or more. These firms accounted for 3 percent of the total number of Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-owned firms and 67 percent of their total receipts.

In 2002, nearly 21,000 Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-owner firms operated in health care and social assistance; other services (such as personal services, and repair and maintenance); retail trade; administrative and support, and waste management and remediation services; professional, scientific and technical services; and construction.

28
Number of Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-owned firms with 100 or more employees. These firms generated $698 million in gross receipts - 20 percent of the total revenue for Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-owned employer firms.

53%
Percentage of all Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-owned firms in Hawaii and California. These two states accounted for 62 percent of business revenue.

Serving Our Nation
26,878
The number of single-race Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander military veterans. About one in five was 65 and older.
Source: 2007 American Community Survey

Jobs
22%
The proportion of civilian employed single-race Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders 16 and older who worked in management, professional and related occupations, such as financial managers, engineers, teachers and registered nurses. About the same percent worked in service occupations. Meanwhile, 29 percent worked in sales and office occupations and 15 percent in production, transportation and material moving occupations.
Source: 2007 American Community Survey

Counties
172,200
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population (alone or in combination with one or more other races) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, in 2007, which led the nation. Clark County, Nev. (home of Las Vegas) and Maricopa County (Phoenix), Ariz., had the largest numerical increases in this race since July 2006 - 800 and 700, respectively. Four counties in Hawaii had the highest percentage of people of this race: Hawaii (29 percent), Maui (23 percent), Kauai (23 percent) and Honolulu (19 percent).
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Age Distribution
30.2
The median age of the single-race Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population in 2007. The median age was 36.6 for the population as a whole.
Source: Population estimates

Editor's note: The preceding data were collected from a variety of sources and may be subject to sampling variability and other sources of error. Facts for Features are customarily released about two months before an observance in order to accommodate magazine production timelines. Questions or comments should be directed to the Census Bureau's Public Information
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