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ACLF Community Announcements - March 31, 2009

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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

2009-03-17T11:11:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-04T15:12:00.000-08:00

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).
Source: Population estimates archives/population/012463.html>

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
Office: telephone: 301-763-3030; fax: 301-763-3762; or e-mail: .

ACLF Newsletter: Community Voice - February 2009

2009-02-26T15:58:00.000-08:00

Dear ACLF Supporters,

Please go to the link http://aclfnorthwest.org/Feb%202009%20ACLF%20Newsletter.pdf to access ACLF's Community Voice Newsletter; Feb 2009 - Volume 7, Issue 1.(Text version below).

Featured Articles:
*Ten Years of Advancing API Leadership, Empowerment & Civic Engagement; By Monica Cheng, CLP ‘08
*ACLF Calendar
*Executive Director’s Message
*New Waves. New Logo; By Christina Twu, CLP ‘07
*Alumni Spotlight: Gabriela Villareal, CLP ’01
*Alumni Spotlight: Paul Francis, CLP ‘06
*ACLF Out and About Photo Collage
*Thank you 2008 ACLF Contributors

Thank you,
Czarina Nicolas
Administrative Assistant

Office: 409 Maynard Ave S, Suite 201A Seattle, WA 98104
Mailing: PO Box 14461 Seattle, WA 98114 206-625-3850 phone & fax || www.aclfnorthwest.org

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

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COMMUNITY VOICE: ACLF Newsletter, Feb 2009 - Volume 7, Issue 1

Ten Years of Advancing Leadership, Empowerment & Civic Engagement
By Monica Cheng, CLP ‘08

In late 1998, a group of API community activists gathered together for what co-founder Kip Tokuda called a “fireside chat”. These founding leaders of what would soon become the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF) recognized an unfulfilled need in the greater API community: the need for a safe and stimulating environment within which emerging leaders who were invested in their respective communities could be nurtured. Over the course of several gatherings, this group created a mission statement and set of objectives based upon core values of social justice, mentoring, commitment to community empowerment, non-discrimination and inter-community unity. They also laid the foundation for the first Community Leaders Program (CLP) class, which would be launched in 1999-2000.

When asked to describe these first few years, Tokuda likened them to “flying by the seat of our [the founders’] pants… It was a plane that we built as we were flying.” Many of the founders, along with other community leaders they recruited, became part of ACLF’s first board. The first CLP class was recruited by word of mouth. Jill Nishi, Doris Lock and Nanette Fok—three other co-founders—developed a curriculum and taught workshops sessions. Volunteers helped secure funds from the Seattle Foundation, State Farm, Washington Mutual and the Japanese American Citizens League. Although staff, space and funding shortages posed challenges for this fledgling organization, ACLF successfully graduated its first CLP class and presented its first completed community project in November 2000.

Throughout the last 10 years, ACLF has witnessed many changes. It now has two full-time staff and stable infrastructure. The torch has been passed on to the next generation of API leaders as the Board has completely turned over, except for Michelle Capuyan (current President) and Julien Loh who have served since 2002. Board members have added CLP sessions to reflect a more politically involved community and to address new community needs. Furthermore, ACLF has partnered with Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP) to produce a leadership summit. Amidst these changes, ACLF’s focus on community based and values-oriented leadership, along with the basic structure of the CLP curriculum and community project, have remained unchanged. “The CLP is the heart and soul of ACLF,” adds Capuyan. “We solicit program feedback from each graduating class which helps us identify additional training topics and ensures our curriculum is meeting the leadership needs of our community.”

As he considers ACLF’s greatest accomplishments, Tokuda points to a core group of progressive, like-minded and skilled API leaders who are well connected. He notes, “ACLF is now institutionalized as a credible, competent and well connected organization [and] community projects have strengthened other community-based organizations.” Although he has left the board, he continues to be involved with ACLF. Looking forward, he envisions ACLF becoming more prominent in developing political leadership, actively placing participants in positions by informing employers of successful participants and continuing to re-engage alumni, former board members and supporters in its continual efforts to develop civically-minded API leaders.

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ACLF Calendar

Fri, Feb 27: Karaoke Social
7:00pm
Spitfi re Bar & Grill
2219 4th Avenue, Seattle

Sat, Feb 28: API Community Leadership Conference
9:00am - 4:00pm
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline

Sat, Mar 14: CLP Applications Due
Download Community Leaders Program Applications
@ aclfnorthwest.org/clp.htm

Spring 2009: ACLF 10 Year Reunion!
TBA!

Contact aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org for more info.

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Executive Director’s Message

Dear ACLF Family and Friends,

It has never been more necessary to support leadership in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by today’s rough economy. We bear this in mind as ACLF honors its 10 year legacy of strengthening the community leadership capacity of Asian Pacific Islanders in the Northwest. Over the years, we have seen our 113 Community Leaders Program (CLP) alumni utilize the skills, mentors and networks gained at ACLF to be a community voice in the public, private and nonprofit sectors –advancing the visibility, representation and political clout of the Asian Pacific Islander community in the democratic process.

Our 10 years of growth marks significant progress and change organizationally. Almost half of ACLF’s Board of Directors now consists of CLP alumni, a measure of success we consider to be led by those we have nurtured. We welcome two talented new board members - Suj’n Chon and Jared Jonson and bid heartfelt thanks to longtime, outgoing board members Darlene Lee, Lili Liu and Mariya Rubbelke. ACLF’s investment to increase staff capacity last year has stabilized our organizational infrastructure enough to begin planning for future programs. An ad-hoc program expansion committee of ACLF supporters is being established to research and propose feasible programs that will increase leadership development opportunities at ACLF and the resources necessary to sustain it.

ACLF’s innovative CLP model has inspired and become instrumental in supporting communities seeking to establish their own leadership programs. ACLF has advised groups including Out in Front (LGBTQ leadership program) here in Seattle and the Multicultural Leadership Program in Bloomington, Illinois - both piloting their curriculums this year. ACLF is excited to continue working with Tasveer, our 2008 community project partner, to refine the documentary “Beyond these Walls”. Created by the CLP 08 class, the documentary will serve as a critical, ongoing education tool about queer and mixed-orientation relationships in South Asian communities.

Keep an eye out this spring for ACLF’s 10 year reunion with alumni, founders, board members and supporters to celebrate our anniversary. Please continue to help us recruit excellent candidates to our 2009 CLP - applications are due March 14. We look forward to graduating our 10th CLP class this November in service of our theme- the Face of Leadership, the Heart of Community.

Many thanks,

Cherry Cayabyab
ACLF Executive Director

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New Waves. New Logo.
By Christina Twu, CLP ‘07

In commemorating ACLF’s 10 year anniversary, staff and board gave our logo a little “oomph”. Our new logo reflects our common Asian Pacific Islander history (blue waves symbolic of crossing oceans), our collectivity (separate parts of our whole coming together) and the movement we are building together as we “make waves” towards social justice. Special thanks to Wilmer Galindo, the mastermind behind the logo, who helped us hone in on a concept and image that really sang. A logo carries a lot of weight, but our identity really relies on all the hands and feet of our organization that reach out into public, private and nonprofit work. Through advocacy, commitment and service--we are proud to have you carry a piece of ACLF wherever you go!

ACLF is excited to partner with socially-conscious Asian American clothing company, Blacklava.com to create ACLF brand apparel. Contact our office to order your ACLF gear today!

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Alumni Spotlight!

Gabriela Villareal, CLP 2001 is the Immigration Policy Coordinator for the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), an advocacy organization representing over 200 groups in New York State that work with immigrants and refugees. She joined the NYIC to advocate for policy and legislative changes to the immigration system and to protect the civil rights of immigrants. She has advocated against human trafficking for several years starting as a volunteer for then-State Rep. Velma Veloria’s office to organize the first state conference on this human rights violation and later she coordinated an international conference for the University of Washington Women’s Center. She later moved to New York City to work for Safe Horizon, the largest service provider to survivors of trafficking on the East Coast. There, she served as the Training and Advocacy Director for the Anti-Trafficking Program.

For nine years, she lived in Seattle where she enjoyed a brief stint as ACLF’s Program Coordinator and worked for a Seattle City Council Member. She became involved with the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) as a Seattle chapter member and eventually joined NAPAWF’s board. She is a recipient of the King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence “Take Action” Award and contributed to the second edition of “Asian American Women: Issues, Concerns, and Responsive Human and Civil Rights Advocacy”. Born in the Philippines and raised in Los Angeles, Gabriela graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Women Studies and currently lives in Manhattan.

“My CLP mentor, Velma Veloria, provided me with great counsel and gave me a wonderful opportunity to work with her on an exciting project. The experience helped me build my career in the human rights field. ACLF created a nurturing environment for me - one that has yet to be replicated since.”

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Alumni Spotlight!

When Paul Francis, CLP 2006 reflects back on his program experience, he remembers the ACLF community exceeding his expectations. “Being bi-racial, I had always been leery of participating in any activity or program that sought to categorize my ethnicity in a way that never quite reflected my complicated makeup,” he remembers. Paul Francis’s father was born in England and his mother is West Indian with ancestors from India. “But from my first day as a CLP participant, I felt enveloped in support, from the board and staff , to past and current participants, to local and state leaders. I felt a sense of openness and desire for meaningful discussion that was different from what I had expected.”

A first-generation college graduate born in Perth, Australia, Paul grew up in Tucson, AZ and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1999. In 2003, he relocated to Seattle with his wife Jen, where he joined the University of Washington’s Office of Admissions as a senior admissions counselor. During his time with the CLP 06, Paul began his political career as a policy analyst with the Democratic Caucus in the Washington State House of Representatives, where he presently serves on the Higher Education Committee and the Appropriations Committee on General Government. Paul stepped up as a project advisor and mentor to the CLP 07 class, who put together a community resource guide and recommendations for Inter*Im Community Development Association’s resident program.

“Many people’s lives exhibit a rich tapestry of passion, determination and strength, “ says Paul. “ACLF offers the opportunity to harness and focus all of that in a manner that reflects and propels forward one’s own ethics, morals, interests and abilities. It teaches that in a community everyone has an important role, and those roles evolve and change over time.”

Register Now! Feb 27/28 - API Community Leadership Conference Weekend hosted by ACLF, EDI, and LEAP

2009-02-09T14:57:00.000-08:00

Register now for our Feb 27/28 API Community Leadership Conference weekend events!

Fri, Feb 27: ACLF Karaoke Social! (pre-conference event)
Sat, Feb 28: 7th Annual Puget Sound API Community Leadership Conference hosted by ACLF, EDI and LEAP.

Info below.

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7th Annual Puget Sound Community Leadership Conference!

WHEN Saturday, February 28th, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Avenue North
Shoreline, Washington 98133

COST Registration: $10 student / $25 general
(includes breakfast, lunch and materials)
Spots are limited!

This one-day conference offers six innovative, personal and leadership development workshops.

Workshops include:
- Ike Ikeda's Principles: 11 Ways His Heritage Influenced His Work and Life
- Effective Communication Styles
- Social Media: Engage Your Audience, Help Your Organization Stand out, and Be More Effective
- Work/Life Balance
- Replanting the Seeds: Grassroots Nonprofit Fundraising Training
- The Power of Networking

Designed by and for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, these workshops will provide the tools and knowledge for participants to leverage their leadership skills and lead community action in their communities and beyond.

Come out, develop your skills, and meet other active community members, students, and professionals who are leaders in the community!

Online registration is up on our website at:
http://leap.org/empower_conference_seattle.html

The Puget Sound Community Leadership Conference is generously sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies

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ALSO

API Community Leadership Conference Pre-Event:
Start the conference weekend right! Meet and mingle with fellow conference attendees @

ACLF's KARAOKE SOCIAL!
relax | croon | dance ...featuring Rock Band & DJ Daps1

Friday, February 27
7:00pm
Spitfire Bar and Grill
2219 4th Ave. Seattle (Belltown neighborhood)

$15: Advanced ticket purchase at www.aclfnorthwest.org by 2/26
$15: Feb 28 API Leadership Conference Registrants ($5 off!)
$20: Entrance
21+ | cash bar | food served

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

Friday, Feb 27: ACLF KARAOKE SOCIAL

2009-02-09T13:37:00.000-08:00

ACLF KARAOKE SOCIAL
relax | croon | dance ...featuring "Rock Band" & DJ Daps1!

Friday, February 27
7:00pm @ Spitfire Bar and Grill
2219 4th Ave. Seattle (Belltown neighborhood)

$15: Purchase advance ticket(s) @ www.aclfnorthwest.org.
$15: Feb 28 API Leadership Conference Registrants ($5 off!)
$20: Entrance

21+ | cash bar | food served
RSVP and contact aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org or 206.625.3850 for any questions.

A pre-event to the 2/28 API Community Leadership Conference hosted by ACLF, EDI and LEAP.

ACLF Community Announcements- January 29, 2009

2009-01-29T10:24:00.000-08:00

ACLF Community Announcements – January 29, 2009
1) ACLF Announcement: CLP Information Session; Tuesday, February 10, Columbia City Branch – Seattle Public Library; 6:00pm-8:00pm. CLP Applications Due: Saturday, March 14th.

2) Job Opportunity: City of Seattle, Office of Housing-Special Project Coordinator. Open for filing January 12 – February 10, 2009.

3) Job Opportunity: Chaya-Community Advocate. Resumes will be reviewed starting on February 1st. The position begins on February 15th or will stay open until filled.

4) Job Opportunity: Philanthropy Northwest- Bookkeeper, Part Time Position. Applications due: February 13, 2009

5) Job Opportunity: Susan G. Komen-Race for the Cure Manager (Race Manager)

6) Job Opportunity: Susan G. Komen-Office Coordinator

7) Job Opportunity: International Examiner Positions-Distribution Driver, Webmaster/Web Designer, Production Graphic Designer, Spring 2009 Interns, and Freelance Writers.

8) Training Opportunity: JACL- The SEATTLE TALKS Internalized Racism Workshop Series: Asian Pacific Islander Community Pt. II; Saturday Feb. 28, 2009; 10:00am- 5:00pm; South Seattle Community College

9) Training Opportunity: 2009 Law School Summer Boot Camp for Students of Color, online distance learning program. Early Application: Completed by April 1; Late Application: after May 7; Applications Accepted until May 24

10) Training Opportunity: Non Profit Assistance Center- Nonprofit Board Development, The ABC’s of Forming a Nonprofit Organization, How to Apply for Tax-Exempt Status: Completing IRS Form 1023, NAC Community Outreach Convening

11) Event: Joint Ethnic Commission State Legislative Reception- Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009; 5:30PM – 8:00PM. Columbia Room- Legislative Building; Olympia.

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.

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: CLP Information Session; Tuesday, February 10, Columbia City Branch – Seattle Public Library; 6:00pm-8:00pm. CLP Applications Due: Saturday, March 14th.

Interested applicants to the 2009 Community Leaders Program (CLP) may now RSVP for our CLP Information Session on:

Tuesday, February 10
6:00pm – 8:00pm (refreshments provided)
Columbia City Branch – Seattle Public Library - Meeting Room
4721 Rainier Ave S. Seattle, WA 98118
RSVP to aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Application can be downloaded at http://aclfnorthwest.org/clp.htm.
For more information, contact ACLF at 206.625.3850 or aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org.
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2) Job Opportunity: City of Seattle, Office of Housing- Special Project Coordinator. Open for filing January 12 – February 10, 2009.

CITY OF SEATTLE
OFFICE OF HOUSING
Special Projects Coordinator
$60,280 - $70,240 per year plus excellent benefits package

The City of Seattle Office of Housing builds strong healthy communities. We are an investor in the community responsible for the City’s programs that address affordable housing in Seattle. Use your community development skills in a growth position to help increase opportunities for people of all income levels to live in our City.

Primary Duties: Serve as the OH staff person on a variety of high priority projects, including the redevelopment of underutilized properties, the creation of special programs to stabilize neighborhoods impacted by home foreclosures, and leading the Office of Housing’s role in neighborhood planning. Attend community meetings and work with diverse stakeholder groups on affordable housing and redevelopment issues. Represent OH and City interests in meetings with government agencies and nonprofit developers. Participate in evaluation of property reuse proposals, including analysis of budgets, pro formas, contracts and other legal documents. Report to the OH Homeownership Program Manager.

Required Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to social justice and building strong and diverse communities, and understanding of related issues. Two years of experience in urban planning, real estate, program management, business, community development, or related area, and either the equivalent of a BA in public administration, urban planning, architecture, human services, business or related field, or additional qualifying experience. Knowledge of real estate financing principles. Excellent writing, research, and public policy analysis skills. Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation programs. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, organizations and government agencies on controversial issues. Ability to speak publicly. WA State driver’s license and acceptable driving record or evidence of equivalent mobility. Pass criminal background check.

Desired Qualifications: Experience with affordable housing development and service
models, and research and analysis of best practices.

How to Apply: Apply online at www.seattle.gov/jobs - or - submit application form with cover letter and resume to the City of Seattle Personnel Department, 54th floor of the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue. Application materials may not be submitted directly to the Office of Housing. Open for filing January 12 – February 10, 2009.

Questions about this position may be directed to:
• Mark Ellerbrook, Office of Housing Homeownership Program Manager at (206) 684-3340 or mark.ellerbrook@seattle.gov
• Jean Teshima, Office of Housing Human Resources Manager at (206) 684-0512 or jean.teshima@seattle.gov
www.seattle.gov/housing www.seattle.gov/jobs

EEO/ADA
Reasonable Accommodation Provided Upon Request
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3) Job Opportunity: Chaya- Community Advocate. Resumes will be reviewed starting on February 1st. The position begins on February 15th or will stay open until filled.

The Community Advocate Position
Chaya seeks a Community Advocate to work 30 hours per week on domestic violence issues primarily through direct services to survivors of domestic violence.

The Community Advocate will be primarily responsible for the following activities (comprising 80% of their work time):

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

The Community Advocate will also be expected to devote 20% their time to supporting some of the following activities:

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

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience with domestic violence and abuse advocacy-based counseling.
- Experience with community-based advocacy, social service work, and/or non-profit organizations in Seattle
- Experience with and knowledge of South Asian diaspora communities or experience working with other refugee/immigrant communities in the US
- Reliable transportation and a valid WA state driver’s license.
- Ability and experience with maintaining a compassionate and yet professional approach while working with people in crisis situations, who are of diverse ethnic, religious, national, educational, language, sexual orientation, cultural, and class backgrounds.
- Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Public speaking skills and experience in planning and giving trainings
- Experience in grassroots or community organizing
- Ability to speak a South Asian or Middle Eastern language
- Ability to Multitask

This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. Salary dependent on experience.

Chaya is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and people of color are encouraged to apply.

To apply:

We will begin reviewing resumes on February 1st. The position begins on February 15th or will stay open until filled. Please send or e-mail a cover letter and resume to:

Chaya
Attn: Hiring Committee
PO Box 22291
Seattle, WA 98122
E-mail: hiring@chayaseattle.org
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4) Job Opportunity: Philanthropy Northwest- Bookkeeper, 12-16 Hours Per Week Part Time Position. Applications due: February 13, 2009

Job Description
Philanthropy Northwest is a nonprofit membership organization whose core purpose is to strengthen the philanthropy of its 180 members located throughout the Northwest. The services we provide include training, conferences, information and education, and consulting services for our member grantmakers and philanthropists. The Bookkeeper position contributes to this mission through day-to-day office and financial administration for the organization. The Bookkeeper will work to some degree with our membership and staff and reports to the Finance & Systems Director. Please view our website at www.PhilanthropyNW.org

Job Duties
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Accounts payable & receivable processing including tracking annual dues, conference registrations and consulting services
· Communicate over phone and via email with members, prospective members and general public seeking information about dues, training registration, or purchasing directories.
· Vendor management and maintenance
· Create internal program reports

Required Qualifications
· Three or more years of bookkeeping experience, non-profit experience strongly preferred
· Proficient knowledge of Quickbooks Pro.
· Working knowledge of database software.
· Excellent organization and time-management skills
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Eagerness and ability to work with a team

Compensation
· $15.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on qualifications.

Application:
By February 13, 2009 please email a cover letter, and resume to jobs@philanthropynw.org. In the cover letter please outline why you feel your skills and background would be a good match for our organization. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by February 20, 2009.

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5) Job Opportunity: Susan G. Komen-Race for the Cure Manager (Race Manager)
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, and the Race for the Cure is the largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer.

The Komen Puget Sound Affiliate is looking for an energetic, creative leader to join its team as Race for the Cure Manager (Race Manager) The Race Manager reports to the Director of Development. The Race Manager will orchestrate the Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure, the Affiliate’s largest annual fundraising and public awareness campaign. The 2008 Puget Sound Race for the Cure attracted more than 14,000 participants and raised over $1.9 million.
This position requires excellent leadership, project and operation management skills. The successful candidate will have outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to assemble and lead effective teams of volunteers, and build and maintain successful relationships with sponsors, donors, vendors, and other constituents.
Important aspects of the job include supporting and solidifying the work of committees, developing and enhancing corporate and media sponsor relationships, developing & implementing public relations and marketing strategies, and ensuring smooth operations for Race production.
The ideal candidate will be committed to the mission and to working with volunteers to produce significant year to year growth in Race participation and funds raised.

You must be a creative and forward thinker, team player, a good manager, self-directed, and possess excellent planning, project management, organization and 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 detail job description, please visit www.komenpugetsound.org
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6) Job Opportunity: Susan G. Komen-Office Coordinator
Submitted by: Mai Nguyen, Current Board Member

Office Coordinator Position
Are you a positive, nurturing, hands-on, do whatever it takes type who is looking to take your administrative career to the next level? Are you interested in having more of a direct impact on an organization’s success? If so, this is the perfect job for you.

This position provides administrative support and coordinates all activities within the office, supports the Board of Directors and serves as the executive assistant to the Executive Director.

Your job includes but is not limited to: developing and distributing all materials needed for board and committee meetings, taking board, staff and committee minutes, ordering supplies, picking up and distributing mail, maintaining all office equipment by arranging repairs and maintenance, handling general emails and phone calls, drafting correspondence to include, but not limited to, memos and letter, assisting in the processing of invoices and deposits, and serving as the executive assistant to the Executive Director

The ideal candidate must be professional, a self-starter, organized and pro-active in taking care of the office and its needs. You should be a problem solver who is outgoing, positive and team-oriented.

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 detail job description, please visit our website www.komenpugetsound.org.
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7) Job Opportunity: International Examiner Positions: Distribution Driver, Webmaster/Web Designer, Production Graphic Designer, Spring 2009 Interns, and Freelance Writers.

Distribution Driver
Delivers newspapers throughout the greater Seattle region. The ideal candidate is extremely reliable, physically capable, and willing to replenish the newspaper at high-traffic areas a week later. Must be available the first and third Wednesday of every month. It requires one driver approximately three days to deliver newspapers to 160+ drop-off sites in the region. The deadline for one driver to deliver all of the newspapers is by the following Friday, two days later. The position is paid on salary and the person delivers the paper twice a month. Mileage is compensated and access to a vehicle and driver's license is required.

Webmaster/Web Designer
This individual would re-vamp our current Web site to optimize its functions and include new features that will attract readership and foster more interaction between the IE and its audience. For example, including PayPal, blogs, video cams, polls and archives. Must be available to update the Website for the first and third Wednesdays of every month (when our publication is published) and available one day a week to place ads on-line. Part-time. Knowledge of WordPress, MACs, Dream Weaver, HTML, preferred.

Production Graphic Designer
This position requires knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Part-time. Salary base, with extra for special projects. Must be available the Monday before the first and third Wednesday of each month, and occasional weekends. This team member coordinates and designs the newspaper layout, including content, images and photos, and places advertisements.
Spring Interns
Deadline to apply is Monday, March 9, 2009. Programs offered in Editorial (writing, researching, newsroom operations), Advertising/Marketing, and Development (Public relations, marketing, strategizing expansion of IE visibility and finances through grants and events). A Graphic Design internship involves producing layouts and the creative design of the publication. This is considered an opportunity to practice skills in a real newsroom and work setting. (note: The G.D. intern will not have an extensive opportunity to work with our main Graphic Designer, except during production).

Freelance writers
To write, research, and interview sources for articles (news, features, Op-eds/columns, arts) to print. Freelancers must meet deadlines to submit work. All writers can communicate with the Editor to pitch story ideas and leads. For further inquiries, please contact:

Diem Ly, Editor in Chief
International Examiner
622 S Washington St
Seattle WA 98104
(206) 624-3925 x3 f
ax: (206) 624-3046
editor@iexaminer.org
www.iexaminer.org

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8)Training Opportunity: JACL- The SEATTLE TALKS Internalized Racism Workshop Series: Asian Pacific Islander Community Pt. II; Saturday Feb. 28, 2009;10:00am- 5:00pm; South Seattle Community College

Submitted by: Joyce Tseng, CLP ‘08

Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter
with a generous gift from the Massena Foundation present

The SEATTLE TALKS Internalized Racism Workshop Series
Asian Pacific Islander Community Pt. II
Saturday Feb. 28, 2009
10am to 5pm
Nobi Chan Education Center
South Seattle Community College

Facilitators: Akemi Matsumoto and Linh Ngo
Cost: $20.00 (Please inquire about scholarships)
workshop series onInternalized racism
IDENTIFY,REACT,RESIST.

Co-sponsored by South Seattle Community College Diversity and Retention Office, Asian Pacific American Labor Association (APALA), King County Civil Rights Commission and the Peoples Institute Northwest.

Please contact Yuh-line Niou, Seattle Chapter Board member, at yuhline@gmail.com to inquire about sponsorship.

SEATTLE TALKS SERIES: 6/27 workshop for API and the Chicano/a Latina/o Communities; 9/12 workshop for API and the Black/African Communities. To be scheduled: Jan 2010 workshop for API and the American Indian/Alaskan Native Communities and an April 2010 workshop for Mixed Race Communities.

Blog: http://seattletalks.blogspot.com/ to be part of the discussion.

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9) Training Opportunity: 2009 Law School Summer Boot Camp for Students of Color, online distance learning program. Early Application: Completed by April 1; Late Application: after May 7; Applications Accepted until May 24

Submitted by: Jeff Liang, Current Board Member

Having more lawyers' of color is essential to the well-being of the nation and of communities of color. In fact, a recent National Jurist Article, a journal for law students, talked about the disappearing black and Latino law student. This is particularly problematic. The power in this country is held by those who control the money and the law. The decreasing number of black and Mexican-American attorney is in fact a decrease in power. The JD Project ( http:// thejdproject.org/ ) is committed to reversing that trend. One our projects is to assure that entering law students of color do well in law school, particularly their first year. This is important so that they can maximize their career options and be prepared to give back to their community with legal knowledge, skills and support.

Everyone admitted to law school has demonstrated similar intelligence, commitment and effort. What distinguishes "A" students is study skills and habits, access to legal information, analytical and test-taking skills. All these are skills and abilities that can be learned and improved. In our more than 35 years of experience of helping students-of-color succeed, we have seen the impact that intense preparation can have on a student's ability to excel. In a competitive environment, like law school, where grades are given based on how a person performs compared to the other students in the class, it is essential that entering law students-of-color be appropriately prepared.

The 2009 Summer Boot Camp (http://www.thejdproject.org/Excelling/BootCamp/index.htm ) is an online distance learning program designed to provide that intense preparation. The Boot Camp teaches students to study effectively for law school, introduces students to the writing, thinking and test-taking skills needed to excel on law school exams, and builds a network of academic support that crosses school boundaries. The participants will work on the study skills, strategies and techniques they will need to achieve their goals as law students.

This is a 150 hour online program which costs $750 including $150 materials fee. Other programs, like BarBri cost $2000 for a 40 hour program.

Admission is on a rolling basis till the program is filled. If you know a black, Latino, Asian, Native American person who is planning to go to law school in the fall 2009, please forward this email to them. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ms. Brenda Randall, Volunteer Administrator, admin@thejdproject.org
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10) Training Opportunity: Non Profit Assistance Center- Nonprofit Board Development, The ABC’s of Forming a Nonprofit Organization, How to Apply for Tax-Exempt Status: Completing IRS Form 1023, NAC Community Outreach Convening

Nonprofit Board Development Workshop, Registration Deadline: February 12, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
9:30am- 12:30pm
Trainer: Frank J. Omowale Satterwhite, PhD., National Community Development Institute

Workshop Description
Participants will learn strategies for improving board governance in nonprofit organizations.
Participants will form relationships leading to networking activities following the training.

Who Should Attend?
Anyone who is currently or planning to serve on a board, commission, or steering committee and who wishes to increase their capacity to lead community building organizations.
New, seasoned or potential board members as well as Executive Directors and/or staff who provide Board support.
Whether you are a new or seasoned board member, it’s helpful to clearly understand the role of the board, and be certain that your board is fulfilling its governance responsibilities.

This workshop will cover:
Overview of Board Governance
Roles and Responsibilities of Board Member

Conducting effective meetings
Recruiting and involving board members
Board / Staff relationships
Being Accountable
Organizational Dynamics: what makes organization succeed or fail

The ABC’s of Forming a Nonprofit Organization, Registration Deadline: February 18, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
6:00pm-9:00pm
Trainer: Judith Andrews, Attorney at Law

Workshop Description
NAC offers this workshop to help participants understand the legal guidelines and obligations for starting a nonprofit organization.

Who Should Attend-The workshop is designed for emerging and start-up organizations.

The workshop will cover the following topics:
Incorporation in Washington State
-Organizational issues
-Incorporation process
-Articles of Incorporation

Recognition of Tax-Exempt Status
-Application for tax-exempt status
-Sources of funding
-Budgets
-Types of charitable organizations

Other Start-Up Issues
-U.S. Postal Service nonprofit discounts
-Corporate record keeping
-Annual filings and reports
-Bylaws
-Holding the initial board meeting

How to Apply for Tax-Exempt Status: Completing IRS Form 1023, Registration Deadline: March 4, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
6:00pm- 9:00pm
Trainer: Monica Langfeldt, Partner (Miller Nash LLP)

Workshop Description
NAC offers a workshop designed specifically to help groups and organizations apply for and receive IRS tax-exempt status.

Who Should Attend?
Members of advisory boards, Boards of Directors, management and leaders of community based organizations/nonprofits wishing to acquire 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status from the IRS.

The workshop will cover the following items:
This is a 3-hour, interactive, hands-on workshop designed to walk participants through the tax-exempt status application process, IRS Form 1023.

Participants will:
Receive tips for completing IRS Form 1023.
Learn background information on 501(c)(3) procedures, and
Examine the “right” questions to ask to help streamline interaction with the IRS

NAC Community Outreach Convening
WHAT: Organizational Capacity building/Technical Assistance Services Meeting
WHEN: 1) Thursday, January 29, 2009, 9:30am – 10:30pm
2) Friday, February 6, 2009, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
WHERE: NAC, 1618 S. Lane Street, Ste. 202, Seattle, WA 98144
WHO’s Invited: Peers, colleagues, and others interested in joining a learning community dedicated to building organizational capacity
To attend: RSVP with Kissy Gaston,(206) 324-5850, ext 10 or kgaston@nacseattle.org

Nonprofit Assistance Center
1618 South Lane Street
Training Room – Suite 202
Seattle, WA 98144

Workshop Registration Fee: $90.00 per person
Nonprofit Rate: $50.00 per organization (Maximum of 2 persons per organization)
Cancellation/refund: NO REFUNDS for cancellations occurring 5 days before the training.
For questions call (206)324-5850 or info@nacseattle.org
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11) Event: Joint Ethnic Commission State Legislative Reception- Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009; 5:30PM – 8:00PM. Columbia Room- Legislative Building; Olympia.

Joint Ethnic Commission State Legislative Reception
February 3rd, 2009
5:30PM – 8:00PM

Columbia Room-Legislative Building
416 SID Snyder Ave. SW
Olympia, WA 98504

RSVP by Email or Phone:
Please include the name of your guest.
For more information, please contact Phillip Sit
at psit@capaa.wa.gov or (360).725.5667

Hosted by the State of Washington Commissions on:

Asian Pacific American Affairs
African American Affairs
Hispanic Affairs
Governor’s Office on Indian Affairs

Tue, Feb 10 - ACLF 2009 CLP Info Session - please RSVP

2009-01-28T12:07:00.000-08:00

A reminder about a great opportunity to learn more about the Community Leaders Program(CLP) from alumni and ACLF community members at our information session on Tuesday, February 10th. Please RSVP aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org if you are interested in attending.

ACLF 2009 Community Leaders Program (CLP) Information Session

Tuesday, February 10
Columbia City Branch – Seattle Public Library - Meeting Room
4721 Rainier Ave S. Seattle, WA 98118
6:00pm – 8:00pm (refreshments provided)

RSVP to aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org

CLP applications are due on Saturday, March 14th. Application can be downloaded at http://aclfnorthwest.org/clp.htm.

Thank you,
Czarina Nicolas
Administrative Assistant
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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.

ACLF Community Announcements- January

2009-01-14T11:50:00.000-08:00

ACLF Community Announcements – January 13, 2009

Table of Contents:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Email aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org with community announcements, events and job information you'd like to share with our extensive network of ACLF Community Leaders Program (CLP) participants and alumni; current, past and honorary board members; trainers and supporters.
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1) ACLF Announcement: ACLF is now accepting applications to its 2009 Community Leaders Program (CLP). Applications are due Saturday, March 14.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation
2009 Community Project Request for Proposals

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

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

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

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

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

Please submit RFP by January 20, 2009 to cherry@aclfnorthwest.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Cherry Cayabyab at cherry@aclfnorthwest.org or 206.625.3850.
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3) Job Opportunity: Neighborhood House- Community Health Associate Closing Date: November 21, 2008 or until filled

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

719 South King Street
Seattle, WA 98104

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

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

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

5:30pm Reception
6:30pm Dinner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACLF now accepting 2009 CLP Applications

2009-01-07T10:35:00.000-08:00

ACLF is now accepting applications to its 2009 Community Leaders Program (CLP).
Applications are due Saturday, March 14.

*Save the Date: Tuesday, Feb 10 – ACLF 2009 CLP Information Session. Location TBA.

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.

New ACLF CLP Scholarship Fund and Graduation Dinner Highlights

2008-12-11T10:45:00.000-08:00

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

Program Booklet
Photos
Additional Photos (from attendees)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sincerely,

Cherry Cayabyab

Now accepting 2009 community project request for proposals

2008-12-08T15:22:00.000-08:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Updated Registration Link for ACLF Graduation Dinner

2008-10-14T11:15:00.000-07:00

Dear ACLF Network,

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

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

Sincerely,
Czarina Nicolas

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

2008-09-24T09:54:00.000-07:00

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

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

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

Sep 5 ACLF Karaoke Social

2008-08-15T11:22:00.002-07:00

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

ACLF Karaoke Social!

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

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

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

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

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

ACLF and Community Announcements

2008-08-14T13:57:00.000-07:00

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

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

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

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

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

5) Internship Opportunity: EMC Research

6) Job Opportunity: Congressman Jay Inslee's Office

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

8) Job Opportunity: Plymouth Housing Group, HR Director

9) Job Opportunity: Arts Corps, Development Director

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

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

From Ann Novakowski, 2007 CLP Participant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3. Event: Wing Luke Asian Museum Civic Engagement Exhibition and Program, Opening Reception - August 19; Exhibition - August 20, 2008-January 18, 2009

From Joshua Heim, 2005 CLP Participant

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

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4. Announcement: Graduation Dinner & Auction at McCaw Hall; Wednesday, November 12, 2008

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

Contact Czarina at czarina@aclfnorthwest.org if you would like to support with any of the above!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
5. Internship Opportunity: EMC Research

From Julien Loh, Current Board Member, CLP 00

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

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

From My Tam Nguyen, CLP 08

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From Christina Twu, Current Board Member, CLP 07

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

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

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

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

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

Essential Responsibilities:

§ Oversee youth program and coordinate youth team meetings

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

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

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

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

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

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

§ Supervise youth program volunteers

§ Represent agency at meetings, public forums, etc

§ Attend staff meetings, planning activities, and trainings.

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

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

§ Support the Executive Director on youth-specific grants

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

§ Other duties as assignedRequirements

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

§ Value youth empowerment and voice

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

§ Excellent organizational and communication skills

§ Experience coordinating events, programs, projects.

§ Experience working/volunteering on community organizing and educational projects

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

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

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

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

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

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

WA Primary Election Party at Wing Luke Asian Museum

2008-08-14T13:46:00.000-07:00

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

If you have any questions please contact.

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

June 24 Meet and Greet!

2008-06-09T22:20:00.000-07:00

ACLF Community Voice June 2008 Newsletter

2008-06-06T14:31:00.000-07:00

ACLF Meet & Greet Happy Hour!

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

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

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ACLF Hires First Executive Director
By Christina Twu

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

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

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

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ACLF Welcomes 2008 CLP Class
By Julien Loh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tasveer, Our Community Project Partner!

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

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

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

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ACLF Administrative Assistant Position

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

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

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

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

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

2008-06-02T12:21:00.000-07:00

Full-time Community Advocate Job Description

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

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

Chaya envisions a just and equitable world free of violence.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*WAC 388-61A-0145

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACLF Administrative Assistant Position

2008-05-20T15:43:00.000-07:00

Please distribute widely...

Position Announcement - Administrative Assistant
Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACLF is now accepting applications and scheduling interviews.

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

2008-05-13T15:55:00.000-07:00

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

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

Office Locations:

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

Management Positions:

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

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

May 1 - API Unified for Immigrant Rights

2008-04-29T16:07:00.001-07:00

Please distribute widely!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Internship w/the Washington Bus

2008-04-29T13:57:00.000-07:00

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

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

Please forward this far and wide!

Questions--please email: jobs@washingtonbus.org

Wendy Cho Ripp
The Washington Bus

Mayor Nickels Seeks Young Adults for City Boards & Commissions

2008-04-24T01:56:00.000-07:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mayor Greg Nickels
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ACLF Receives Legacy Award from Center for Ethical Leadership

2008-04-24T00:42:00.001-07:00

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

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

2008-04-24T00:34:00.001-07:00

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