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.