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option 1 In This Issue Summer 2011

3 From the Board Messages from the National President, the Executive Director and the National VP for Communications

5 Events Corporate Achievement Awards Maria Manalac, Rep. Judy Biggert, and Diana Bui

10 P r o g r a m s B3; MAAP; JACL/OCA Summit; APAHM Campaign; Internship and APIA-U

18 Feature Articles Interview with Bryan Jung; 1882 Project

22 Arts and Entertainment Book Review: A Thread of Sky

2011 JACL/OCA Leadership Summit 23 Chapter Updates

45 Thank You for Your Support!

Caricature of Buddha removed from a “Ghost Rickshaw” ride at Adventureland Amusement Park in Farmingdale, Long Island, thanks to the efforts of OCA-Long Island’s Dr. Frank Shih, Executive VP and Dr. Gary Mar, Co-VP for Education

About the Cover: Photo courtesy of Gino Wang of Asian Fortune & C.A.C.A. The Remembering 1882 Exhibit in the background was produced by and on loan from the Chinese Historical Society in San Francisco. Background image from MS 3642, courtesy California Historical Society. From the Board

Our Mission Message from the OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian President Pacific Americans. Ken Lee | OCA National President To fulfill its mission, OCA has established the following goals: • To advocate for social justice, equal opportunity, and fair treatment;

• To promote civic participation, education, and his year has gone by so fast, especially with so many leadership; Texciting things that have already taken place. One thing • To advance coalitions and community building; and Publisher OCA I would like to mention is that in April the National Board Executive Editor Theodore Lau approved OCA’s first-ever National Civil Rights Fellowship • To foster cultural heritage. Managing Editor Tom Hayashi Program. We are excited about this program and look forward Founded in 1973 as the Organization of Chinese Art Direction Deanna Pineda Americans, OCA aims to embrace the hopes and Contributors Chris Kim, Diana Bui, Jeffrey Moy, to introducing the first-ever National Civil Rights Fellow at aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans. Jonathan Ho, Maria Manalac, Pei-Un Yee, this year’s National Convention. Victoria Rumsey OCA is engaged in organizing its over 80 chapters and For this 2011 Summer Edition of IMAGE, I would really like affiliates across the nation to develop both leadership to take the time to highlight the 2011 OCA National Convention This year’s Convention also commemorates the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 and reflects upon how all APA communities and community involvement. OCA chapters and our Contact IMAGE with comments or sponsorship in New York City from August 4th-7th. It has been 18 years affiliates are establishing strong local programs in all rate inquiries since the OCA National Convention has made an appearance across the nation have been impacted by this event, especially parts of the country. in the Big Apple. This year also marks a significant milestone those living in New York City. OCA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. gives the OCA for OCA-New York, as they celebrate their 35th Anniversary Furthermore, it gives me great pleasure to announce attn: IMAGE magazine OCA National Center an effective vantage point for the annual National Asian Pacific American Corporate 1322 18th St NW in existence. monitoring legislation and policy issues affecting Asian Washington DC 20036 The theme of this year’s Convention, “Advocacy Achievement Awards, which recognize corporate excellence Pacific Americans. In addition, OCA is able to build Through Compassion – A New York State of Mind,” focuses and community service, on October 7 at the Capital Hilton in national support and to work in coalition with other telephone 202 223 5500 national groups around issues affecting Asian Pacific fax 202 296 0540 on philanthropy and activism, as well as showcasing Washington, D.C. This year we will be celebrating the 20th Americans. email [email protected] the important work we do on behalf of the Asian Pacific Anniversary of this program. Over the past 20 years, 190 APA corporate leaders have received this award and I am proud OCA takes no collective position on the politics of any web www.ocanational.org American (APA) community. The Convention also highlights foreign country, but instead focuses on the welfare and the tremendous growth of the APA community within New to say that I am one of them. This award really showcases the civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans. York City. Currently, APAs in New York City make up 13% of contributions of APAs in the corporate sector and the work OCA Executive Council the population, and represent over 40 cultures and ethnic they do in their communities on behalf of all APAs. I hope you groups. will attend the event and join us in this celebration. National President Ken Lee OCA National Center staff keeps all our programs running IMAGE is published nationally by OCA, Inc. Entire contents copyright 2010. Immediate Past National President Ginny Gong Printed in the USA. All rights reserved. Submissions to IMAGE are welcome, Executive Vice President Michael W. Kwan strong and provides support for chapters to do their work at including: feature stories, poetry, fiction, artwork, photos, editorials, and letters. the local level. All submissions become the property of the publication. No contents may be Treasurer Linda Ng reproduced without the express permission from the Publisher. Every precaution Secretary Sharon Wong 2011 continues to be promising and I look forward to seeing has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information a press time; neither the everyone at our upcoming events. ■ Publisher nor the editors shall be liable for damages arising out of errors or Vice Presidents omissions. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of IMAGE or Public Affairs Miriam L. Yeung the publisher. We reserve the right to refuse or edit all submissions. Finance Ron Wong Education and Culture Leslie Moe-Kaiser Membership Services Wendy L. Wilber Chapter Development Deborah Chen Communications Theodore Lau Economic Development Duy V. Nguyen Interim Executive Director Tom Hayashi

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Message from the Message from the Executive Director Editor Tom Hayashi | OCA Interim Executive Director Theodore Lau | OCA Vice President of Communications

t seems just like yesterday that I was invited to dinner by Clara eople. It is people that give OCA its purpose and that Chiu, a friend I had met through the LDIR Program at the I which gives our mission meaning. It is people that Asian Pacific American Legal Center. At that casual weekend P meal was where I was introduced to the Board members of OCA drive the wheels of our organization like a locomotive Greater Los Angeles. Little did I know then that accepting the that charges ahead toward its destination. Individuals invitation to this seemingly ordinary meal would significantly mark my personal as well as professional journey. across the country, tirelessly volunteering, working hard, That was back in 2003, and fast forward to 2011 I find organizing, communicating, advocating and building the myself, as many of our past members, chapter leaders, racial as well as those who racially identify other than APA. our obligation as citizens of our community to participate Executive Council members, and interns must have before, The diversity of our organization does not stop there. We also foundation for our success. They provide the strength and in that process, and we do it through a wide swath of recalling similar reminiscences of warm introductions have within our organization folks who proudly identify as determination that pave the way for progress. Since 1973, that have led to a lasting engagement which our great Women of Color, LGBT, Elderly, and People with Disabilities— activities that include everything from collaborations and organization is built on: one member’s invitation to join in all this acknowledges that we are people who not only hold OCA has been a mechanism for advocacy and social justice, community service projects formulated at the local level, the cause that is larger than any one person, but one that we fast to our racial identities but people who continuously leveraging the democratic process to create a voice for can all take part in. negotiate the intersections of identity as we navigate through to supporting national initiatives that affect and benefit us Though we were founded as the Organization of Chinese society as contributors at home, work, and community. Our Asian Pacific Americans. It is not just an opportunity but as a collective. Within the pages of this issue I hope you will Americans 38 years ago, our beloved organization is more work, of course, would not be possible without the dedicated commonly known as OCA, a national civil rights organization support of our donors, corporate and foundation partners enjoy the fascinating examples of people who have chosen which truly embraces the dreams and aspirations of all who believe, as do we, that diversity and inclusion is the to participate. People driving organizational initiatives to Asian Pacific Americans (APAs). Today we enjoy a thriving backbone of a strong economy and communities that make multi-ethnic membership and staff composition including a our nation uniquely great. inspire legislative action, people making a difference in the number of National Board Members and Executive Council As we begin to pivot towards our 40th Year Anniversary, White House, people empowering others to engage. Learn Members who are non-Chinese or in some cases, bi or multi- the leadership of OCA will endeavor to articulate the Vision statement as a moral compass to guide our journey. It is an from history, participate in the present, and shape the honor to serve as your Interim Executive Director and through future. ■ our work, I pledge to offer up the voices of the past and to cast our hopes as we gaze into the future. Just as the theme of our 2011 Convention in New York suggests, “Advocacy through Compassion,” in the words of the Dalai Lama, “it is easy to be passionate… compassion is a harder road, but a necessary one in order to achieve peace and justice.” ■

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RUI BARROS PHOTOGRAPHY Corporate Achievement Awards Achievement Corporate Deadline for hotel reservations 20thAnniversary Asian PacificNational American September 9 October 7 October 29 July Deadline to submit application via email Dates to Remember Remember to Dates ■ OCA Director of Development DirectorOCA of OCA will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National APA Corporate Corporate APA National the of anniversary 20th the celebrate will OCA The National APA Corporate Comcast, AT&T, Busch, – Anheuser from employees include nominees Previous more informationFor on the Corporate Achievement Awards, please contact n 1991, the first National Asian Pacific American Corporate Achievement Awards Awards Achievement Corporate American Pacific Asian National first the 1991, n recognizeto years,20honored SanhasinFrancisco,been OCA held CA. For were VictoriaRumsey | 2011 National Asian Pacific American American Pacific Asian National 2011 Awards Achievement Corporate Asian Pacific Americans excellence, for (APAs) achievement, and leadership in the community-consciousdate, 190 corporatereceivedcorporateTo haveleaders sector. award. this Achievement Awards annual this Council, Advisory program Business OCA the by on Established Friday, DC. Washington, October 7 at the Capital Hiltonevent isin dedicated to celebrating and recognizing APAs in the corporate sector who exemplify not only excellencein their but alsoprofession, leadership and commitment in their respective communities. national only the is Awards Achievement program of itscorporate achievementkind and service to to selected recognize then and the community among employers APA corporate respective their by nominated are Honorees employees. judges. of panel a by KraftFoods,McDonalds, State andFarm,UPS. Fargo, Wells Victoria RumseyJ. at [email protected] Director Development, of visitor www.ocanational.org. 2010 Corporate 2010 Achievement Awards Honorees I celebrate 20celebrate Years 2012 National Convention Nevada LasVegas, tuned…Stay

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6 events Events Events Former Corporate Achievement Award Recipient Highlight: Bob Lim Jonathan Ho | OCA Intern

ach year OCA recognizes and honors individuals in the corporate sector who Eexemplify excellence and leadership in their career fields and contribute to the Asian Pacific American community. As a major national organization, OCA believes that it is essential to identify and honor leaders whom inspire us all. As this year marks the 20th anniversary of OCA’s National Asian Pacific American Corporate Achievement Award, OCA would like to highlight and recognize one of the many outstanding recipients of this award. Former Corporate Achievement Awards Recipient, Bob Lim, Vice President of West Areas Sales for Kraft Foods, Inc., was one of nine recipients of the Corporate Achievement Awards, which took place in 1998 in Los Angeles, CA. Thirteen years after receiving the award, Lim continues to play a vital leadership role at Kraft Foods. Lim remains active within the industry and his commitment to the APA community is stronger than ever. On June 1st, Lim was inducted into the California Grocers Association Educational Foundation Hall of Achievement. Established in 1992, the California Grocers Association Educational Foundation recognizes industry leaders who have Thirteen years after receiving made significant contributions to the California Grocery Industry. the award, Lim continues to Lim’s journey began with humble beginnings, growing up as the youngest of six children living play a vital leadership role in Los Angeles. Both his mother and father had immigrated to the United States, making Lim a at Kraft Foods. Lim remains first generation Chinese-American. Lim’s father was a strong proponent of education thus leading active within the industry Lim attending the University of Southern California where he earned a degree in Business Administration and his commitment to the and Marketing. During his time at USC, Lim juggled a part-time job at a major grocery retailer, requiring APA community is stronger him to work long nights while still pursuing a higher education. Little did he know at that time that his than ever. part-time job would eventually lead him to where he is today! Lim is a past recipient of the President’s Club award, a four time recipient of the Clare Francis Leadership Award, and was awarded the Kraft Foods Diversity Ambassador Award. He is active in the Kraft Foods Hispanic and Asian Sales Councils and is the past chairperson of the Kraft Foods Sales and Customer Service Diversity Steering Committee. Outside of Kraft, Lim is an active supporter of the USC Food Industry program, the Western Association of Food Chains, and the California Grocers Association. He assists in representing Kraft Foods on the OCA Business Advisory Council and participated as a panelist on OCA’s Professional Leadership Development Program, B3: Build, Breakthrough & Believe last October. As a major national organization, OCA believes that it is essential to recognize leaders who can inspire others especially our younger generation. OCA is proud to recognize Bob Lim’s accomplishments and congratulates him on his recent achievement. ■

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Programs IMAGE • Summer 2011 • EdwinaMentee Dai, (Orange County, California) County, (Orange Edwina Dai is Administrative Coordinator Coordinator Administrative is Dai Edwina for Student Affairs at University Orange OCA of Californiaof member a is She Irvine. fan. Arts Contemporary avid an is and County At school I focused on Studio Arts, a degree that I didn’t know how I would apply in future jobs. It wasn’t a typical traditional career path for a first generation Asian American college student. I had followed my heart in college to pursue what I was passionate about and once I got out of college, I was torn trying to figure out how to incorporate my passion with a job that would provide financial stability. After I sent out countless applications, I finally found a job at UCI in student affairs. What was so great about the department was that you could make the position your own and I got to incorporate art on a lot theprojects. of sounded greatIt stillI but wasn’t sure whether this was a career path I wanted to take. I wanted to learn more about the student affairs career path as well as other paths that other individuals took so I could get a better idea of how people have made decisions about their own career paths. This was one of the reasons of joining MAAP: to be able to reach out to people and to learn about how their lives have been shaped. It was hard for me to find people open about sharing their own career history especially in the arts field. Just knowing that it was possible to financially support myself in the arts gave me more confidence to pursue my dream.” – – “

Damon Wei, Mentor DamonWei, (New Jersey) (New Like many other APAs, for me there there me for APAs, other many Like professional and personal been have is example One overcome. to obstacles major a for marketer a as role current my non-traditional a is This corporation. be to able been I’ve yet APA, an for role to used I path Sharingthe it. in successful purposes multiple serves this accomplish who those to inspiration providing of and so, do to how giving on insight follow, from satisfaction gain to allowing me APAs of case the sharing. In of act that relevant, especially be may points these relatively are APAs experience my in as guidance of kind the out seek to hesitant opportunities explore to inspiration and Programslike non-traditional. are that discussMAAP opportunityto an provide contrasting share and opportunities structured “safe,” a in perspectives additional that withArmed environment. are structure,APAs support and insight challenges the meet to prepared better that they encounter.” Damon Wei is a Director of Experience isalsoHe Marketing membera forAT&T. of the Board of Directors of OCA New Jersey Chapter and has been a mentor for MAAP sinceits inception inNJ. livesHe inCentral New Jersey, and is happily married to a beautiful, supporting wife with five great children. – – “ ■ OCA Interim Executive Director s an extension of OCA’s commitment to development, threeleadership years ago, under the generous and MAAP seeks to cultivate the next generation of confident, confident, of generation next the cultivate MAAP to seeks Since 2008, the OCA-UPS MAAP mentoring asian american Professionals (maaP) A Tom Hayashi Tom | visionary support of the UPS Foundation, we developed a program that strategically development needs of emergingaddresses Asian Pacific American the professional leaders,(APA) now known across the country in five cities and counting as Mentoring Asian American Professionals (MAAP). empowered, equipped, and collaborative Asian American professional leaders and skills-building, mentoring, through networking. spansEach program cycle approximately three months. It includes four one-on-one mentoring sessions and three half-day networking events convening on Saturdays, weeks. four to three scheduledevery approximately opportunity an provides curricula The for both mentees and mentors to hone their skills in the art of the dialogue while exploring specific professional developmenttopics. Program has successfully operated in Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC with cumulative national enrollment building, skills in engaged individuals of overrelationship development, mentoring 80 dialogue, and networking. This was made possible with the collaborative leadership of OCA NationalPresident Ken Lee, Bernie CollinsBoard of UPS and the Business Advisory Council, Hayashi, Tom former President of OCA aAngeleswellasLosasGreater Chapter, Staffassigned National OCA of number supportto theinitiative.

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10 Programs Programs Programs Standing on the Shoulders Reflections on the of 2011 JACL/OCA Leadership Conference Phylissia LandixG | OCA-Dallas/Ft.iants Worth Board Secretary Michio Murakishi | JACL Chicago

e are standing on the shoulders cultural differences make America insight and prepared to discuss these was struck by a great revelation while point in their lives, how they overcame “Wof giants,” Warren Minami beautiful. Our love for this unequivocally matters with current leaders. Ihaving lunch at the Capitol on the last prejudice, and how they decided to turn reminded all of us. As he spoke, the high diverse country unites us.” We were soon ushered through the day of the 2011 JACL/OCA Leadership that negative experience into positive and pale granite walls of the Memorial As the granddaughter of one of polished neo-classical hallways of the Conference. Two days earlier, I had the action and leadership. to Japanese-American Patriotism in the first African-American men to Eisenhower Executive Office building, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have It wasn’t until that moment sitting WWII sheltered us all from a brisk D.C. integrate and serve in the US Marine which buzzed with activity amid the dinner with Norman Mineta, former there at lunch on Capitol Hill that it wind. “All of you should be grateful,” Corps in Hawaii during WWII, I know glimmer of multicolored lapel pins. The Congressman and Cabinet Secretary. finally all made sense to me, until I the veteran and Japanese American well America’s history of racial and sound of heels clattering along the black That evening Mr. Mineta gave us a learned what coming together really Internment Camp survivor expounded, ethnic strife. Thus, it was my distinct and white vertical-check floor echoed short, but powerful talk on, among meant. We were not there to talk about “Because we stand tall now.” honor to meet Mr. Bruce Yamashita. through the expansive corridor as we other things, his take on multicultural any particular Japanese American, I concur. We do. We all do. This humble and quietly charismatic scurried into the conference room. We America. He said that he never cared Chinese American, or even Asian Great leadership has reverence for man successfully sued the United States proceeded to enjoy a steady flow of much for the melting pot analogy that American issue for that matter. We the past, zeal in the present, and a clear Marine Corp after racial discrimination bright and charismatic young people, everyone is so familiar with. Instead, were there to talk about civil rights for vision for the future. The OCA/JACL hindered him in realizing his dream of proof that the White House is brimming his idea was that America is more like LGBT students, about one particular Leadership Summit in February urged becoming an officer. Mr. Yamashita’s with a vibrant youthful energy. Mr. Bryan a tapestry, formed by innumerable, participants to consider all three. Over compelling story is a reminder that Jung, aptly lead the discussion, which unique threads. The tapestry as a whole four whirlwind days, we met an array “equal justice under the law” is still an ended with an impromptu visit from Mr. gets its beauty from the intertwinement I listened intently to their stories—how of impressive leaders, past and present, elusive concept for many of us, even Chris Lu, the Cabinet Secretary for the of many distinctive strands. all of whom inspired us to continue our today. Executive Office of the President. I couldn’t help but recall this they had faced discrimination at some service and leadership within the API As such, I understand the continued In sum, the OCA/JACL Leadership analogy as I (a Japanese American) sat community. need for zealous and fervent advocacy Summit allowed me to meet my heroes, there with two Caucasian women and point in their lives, how they overcame For instance Norman Mineta, former for the API community, especially take pride in the work of the talented a Korean American woman, all of us Secretary of Transportation, explained considering a multitude of recent next generation, and define the role part of the conference. Here we were, prejudice, and how they decided to that I will play in the future of my local most certainly four very unique strands, chapter of OCA. The overarching intent getting ready to talk to a staffer for of the Summit seemed to be to groom Congressman Luis Gutierrez (a Latino turn that negative experience into The overarching intent of the a new crop of leaders for OCA and American) about the importance of the JACL’s chapters; to secure a bright and Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011, positive action and leadership. Summit seemed to be to groom promising future for both organizations. a proposed piece of legislation meant to Mr. Warren Minami also imparted, “in end discrimination based on actual or community’s right to freely participate in a new crop of leaders for OCA and our community, when you do things, perceived sexual orientation or gender society, unburdened by discrimination you do them for your family.” With an identity in public schools. I would have or repression. JACL’s chapters; to secure a bright astounding swiftness, the OCA/JACL never guessed that I would have been in What I will remember most from this Leadership Summit organizers and this situation three days earlier when I conference is this idea that by preserving and promising future for both participants became my extended arrived in Washington. our uniqueness, we enhance the overall family. Each family, each cultural As conference participants, we beauty of the whole; by protecting the organizations. enclave, each generation, has a slightly spent four days together learning what civil rights of others, we protect our different understanding of history. But, makes us unique and ultimately, how own. I will forever be grateful to JACL, what happens to one of us happens to all to come together while preserving our OCA, and State Farm for this great to us that America is a tapestry. “The incidents of bullying and harassment. of us. Every moment of volunteer service distinctiveness. Over the course of the opportunity to learn more about what it unfathomable sense of kinship and One of our working lunches was that I provide to the API community conference, we participated in at least takes to be a leader. Leadership is about pride that Americans feel in each other’s dedicated specifically to recently- through my involvement with OCA and a dozen small group activities, giving one’s ability to bring together diverse achievements,” he explained in a warm proposed anti-bullying legislation. JACL will be for my new family and the us the opportunity to really get to groups through social influence in order and reflective tenor, “occurs because our Amid a clash of plates and the sweet “giants” that inspired us all. ■ know each other. Participants hailed to accomplish a common goal. Or, as personal histories, however varied and scent of yellow Thai curry and sautéed from every corner of the country, each Norman Mineta would say, it’s about the diverse, are intertwined, woven together flat noodles, my fellow participants and a leader in their own community. I ability to see beauty in diversity. ■ and inextricably bound. Embracing our I shared funny and private stories of listened intently to their stories—how heritage gives us self-confidence. Our how we were bullied. We garnered new they had faced discrimination at some

12 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 13 Programs Programs OCA Celebrates Asian Pacific American APIA-U: Leadership Training 101 Heritage Month Diana Bui | OCA Senior Manager of Student Leadership Development Programs Pei-Un Yee | OCA Associate Director, Chapter Development & Member Engagement

hat does Asian Pacific American or the past 12 years, APIA-U Leadership 101 Training has made a difference all What is APIA-U? WHeritage Month (APAHM) mean According to a recent report by the Facross the country, bringing together Asian Pacific American student leaders to you? OCA chapters nationwide and deepening their experiences. OCA, with strong support from State Farm and Our mission is to provide Asian/Pacific answered this question and came out White House Initiative on Asian OCA chapters, hopes to reach new campuses and communities for the upcoming Islander American (APIA) student strong, celebrating their APA heritage 2011-2012 season. Host applications are now available at ocanational.org. leaders and activists with a unique and educating communities about the On May 7th this past year, OCA ended the 2010-2011 season at South Seattle training opportunity which keeps in achievements and contributions APAs Americans and Pacific Islanders, of Community College, an AANAPISI (Asian American Native American Pacific Islander have made to the United States. Serving Institutions) mind the viewpoints and experiences OCA kicked off the month of May the 1.5 million people in the United school and one of the of APIAs and students of color. The with the Comcast campaign. To meet few community colleges program focuses on the development the needs of the Chinese speaking States chronically infected by HBV, where APIA-U has taken of leadership and organizational skills community, Comcast offered television place. Board Members that are relevant to APIA campuses and packages with a variety of high quality APAs account for more than half of of OCA-Seattle joined Chinese television programming in APIA-U participants communities. Northern California; Houston, TX; the cases. and facilitators at the The interactive college-level Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Philadelphia, end of the training leadership training program involves Nordstrom started a new initiative cancer. In addition, OCA-Greater Los PA; and the Washington, DC metro area. for a dinner and open hands-on exercises, small group Through our partnership, Comcast in giving back to the community by Angeles, OCA-Northern Virginia, OCA- discussion about the discussions, and presentations led by donated $20 to OCA for every new focusing on raising awareness around San Francisco, OCA-Greater Seattle, and Seattle communit y network subscription from late April health issues that are prevalent in OCA-Greater Washington DC supported and APA issues. It is the two qualified APIA facilitators. The diverse groups. For the APA community, their local Nordstrom by helping with until May 8. Thanks to all the support partnership between Participants break into small groups. one day training assembles students the attention was on hepatitis B (HBV), employee hep B screenings and APAHM from community members, OCA was community members, from each region and focuses on self- the leading cause of liver cancer and the questionnaire outreach. younger and older generations, that will continue to help keep the leadership strong able to raise more than $5,000. awareness, team-building, and direct OCA chapters also participated in greatest health disparity for APAs. For every person who filled out the and vibrant. numerous APAHM events throughout According to a recent report by questionnaire, Nordstrom donated Thank you to all the participants and OCA chapter members for being involved action organizing. Participants will the month. Many co-hosted their local the White House Initiative on Asian funds to Hep B Free to promote and making 2010-2012 a successful year for APIA-U Leadership 101 Training. To be asked to challenge themselves, APA Heritage Festivals and Street Americans and Pacific Islanders, of the organization’s efforts towards all of our APIA-U Facilitators, thank you for dedicating your time, knowledge and share their experiences, and develop the 1.5 million people in the United emphasizing the importance of testing Fairs. Others hosted educational events leadership. You help pave the way for new future APA leaders. leadership tools in order to effectively such as a screening of “Vincent Who?” States chronically infected by HBV, and vaccination amongst the APA serve as catalysts for change. with Director Curtis Chin and a panel APAs account for more than half of the community on a national level. With a Participants & facilitator Ben de Guzman discussion entitled, “The State of Ethnic cases. A simple and inexpensive blood huge outpour of support, the campaign’s post training. Studies,” that addressed the state of test can diagnose HBV and subsequent monetary goal was met in just a few ethnic studies programs today, their vaccination can prevent the associated weeks. We also successfully collected impact, and their ties to greater social liver cancer and liver failure. more than 5,000 questionnaires that justice and diversity issues. One chapter The Hep B Campaign was created will help Hep B Free strengthen their partnered with other APA organizations to combat HBV and educate people, outreach programs and materials. in their city to recognize five local Asian especially the APA community, about We are grateful to all of our partners American heroes with all donations the disease and find solutions for and local chapters for helping OCA bring around the event going towards the treatment and prevention. For the month together a triumphant May Asian Pacific local APA community. of May, Nordstrom, OCA, Hep B Free American Heritage Month for 2011. ■ OCA was also proud to continue its and partners, AsianWeek Foundation, partnership with Nordstrom and new AAPCHO, and the Asian Liver Center, partnership with Hep B Free this year asked people to take a quick educational to work on a hep B campaign. For 2011, questionnaire about HBV and liver

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History of APIA-U Since 1999, APIA-U has reached over 100 schools with an estimated 2,000 OCA Kicks Off Its 2011 Summer participants. OCA National is committed to serving APIA communities and partnering with new schools every year. Internship Program! 1999-2000 2002-2003 St. Mary’s College of California, Trinity University University of Utah Univ. of Arizona, Tucson Moraga Northern Illinois University Diana Bui | OCA Senior Manager of Student Leadership Development Programs Emory University George Washington University University of California, University of California Davis Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Los Angeles Old Dominion University University of Washington Texas A&M University, College Ohio State University, Columbus Georgia Tech Station CA starts off another summer governmental agencies, congressional department at school, coalition building Loyola University 2006-2007 Reed College University of Utah, Salt Lake City by welcoming its 2011 Summer offices, and non-profit organizations in between different organizations, San Mateo Library University of Missouri, Columbia University of Wisconsin, Green Bay O University of Massachusetts, University of California, Irvine Loyola University New Orleans Ohlone College Internship Class! Reflecting the diversity the nation’s capital. Students are placed addressing gender issues, outreaching Amherst Columbia University Virginia Polytechnic Institute University of Miami within the country’s Asian Pacific with partners such as Congresswoman to local communities, including APA University of Washington, Seattle University of Massachusetts, & State University American (APA) community, this year’s Judy Chu’s office, the White House voices in the queer movement, collecting Illinois State University, Normal 2009-2010 Boston University of North Texas St. Mary’s College of California, Rice University class includes 24 students from all across Initiative for Asian Americans and narratives of undocumented students, Washington University Northeastern University Moraga University of Pennsylvania the United States and from diverse Pacific Islanders, Department of Labor, and pushing for more APA leaders in Rice University Syracuse University University of California, University of Colorado, Boulder backgrounds, including: Cambodian, National Education Association, and high governmental offices. The action University of Illinois at Urbana, 2001-2001 Los Angeles Cornell University Champaign Chamoru, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, many others. plans and continued community University of Pennsylvania Ohio State University, Columbus University of Kansas University of California, Berkeley Indian, Japanese, Korean, Samoan, Following the conclusion of the dedication of these leaders have lead University of Georgia William & Mary 2003-2004 University of North Carolina, Vietnamese, and Thai descent. summer, students will devise action past OCA interns to become executive Loyola Marymount University Tufts University Wellesley College Chapel Hill Loyola University University of Connecticut This 10-week paid internship plans to take back to their local directors of various organizations, Rutgers University Hamline University University of Maryland Georgia State University provides students opportunities to communities. Already, students have lead offices in the White House, and Northern Illinois University California State University, University of Arizona Santa Clara University University of Hawaii, Manoa Fullerton understand the political process, begun brainstorming their action plans community organizing leaders all over University of Washington University of California, Irvine Southern Methodist University University of Colorado, Boulder the current state of APA politics and in ways that support OCA’s mission of the nation. Boston University University of Miami communities, and the role of grassroots advancing the social, political, and OCA looks forward to the future Fort Range Community College 2007-2008 2010-2011 University of Puget Sound Hunter College Cornell University / Ithaca College Iowa State University non-profit organizing. Since 1989, OCA economic well being of Asian Pacific in seeing these students grow to Hamline University University of California, Berkeley Boston College University of Nevada, Las Vegas has provided this unique opportunity to Americans. Some of these action plans become great leaders within our APA University of Denver University of Virginia University of Oklahoma gain professional experience in various include starting an Asian studies community! ■ 2001-2002 San Jose State University University of Arizona Lone Star Community College, George Mason University Cal State Fullerton California State University, North Harris Temple University Pomona University of Florida 2004-2005 2011 OCA Summer Interns University of Chicago University of Florida St. Louis University University of Arizona, Tucson Name Home College/University Mt. Holyoke College Southern Methodist University University of Hawai’i, Hilo George Washington University State Vanderbilt University University of Washington, Seattle University of Southern California Texas A&M University, University of Illinois, Chicago Jane Ahn IL University of Illinois at Chicago Rice University College Station University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Syracuse University Betty Jin Jin Cao NY Depauw University State University of Stony Brook University of Utah, Salt Lake City San Francisco State University Mount Holyoke College University of Colorado, Boulder University of Massachusetts, Linh Chuong CA Hendrix College University of California, Davis South Seattle Community College Amherst 2008-2009 Jonathan Ho CA University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Irvine University of Washington, Seattle Columbia University University of Minnesota Jennifer Kanjana CA University of California, Riverside Illinois State University, Normal Indiana University Lena Khader OK Oklahoma City University Janice Kim NJ George Washington University Critical APIA Leadership Framework Nicholas Kor MN University of St. Thomas Kendall Kosai WA University of Washington The APIA U Student Leadership Training curriculum Ryan Kwan MA Boston University is a workshop series that provides a platform for the development of the individual, student organizations Amaris Muliaumaseali’i-Leiataua CA University of California, Berkeley and broader community. This training agenda employs Cherry Lim MA Tufts University concepts from the Critical APIA Leadership Framework Johnson Lin NY State University of New York, Geneseo (CALF) model, a model that integrates components from Maria Manalac MD Loyola University Maryland the Social Change Model for Leadership Development from Monique Matautia CA State Long Beach the University of California, Los Angeles, research on the Bao Kou Moua MN University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire “millennial generation” of students, and experience of the Bao Nhia Moua MN University of Wisconsin, Madison APIA community. The CALF model focuses on developing core competencies that empower participants to develop Vi Nguyen CT Yale University their identity, build leadership skills and advocate for their Neha Raheja TX University of Texas, Austin community. The one day training will take participants Sareen Thahir VA University of Virginia through a series of exercises and discussions that encourage Leona Thao OK Oklahoma State University participation and strengthening their commitment and Casey Tran CA University of California, Berkeley ability to participate in social change. Jacqueline Wu CA University of California, Irvine Vang Xiong CA Stanford University

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InterviewMaria Manalac | OCA Intern with Bryan Jung O BIO fficial What made you want to start such an

Bryan Jung has quite the daunting title. As the Director of Special Projects for W organization? the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, he calls the hite BJ: I’ve been a great beneficiary of H White House his work place and President Obama his boss. The Office of Public ouse great mentors throughout my short P

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American (APA) presence, but it was not until college that he found his role in the a easier when you had people around you APA community. While an undergraduate at Brandies University, Jung served on who would support you and provide you the Senior Vice President Student Advisory Board, and was a Board Member of guidance along your path. With that, I the Boston Asian Student Alliance and the former National Co-Chair of the East always made it a point to mentor those Coast Asian Student Union. Jung also co-founded Asian American Action Fund, who were less experienced than me. This a progressive political organization dedicated to strengthening the voices and is true for the AAA-Fund YP group where representation of Asian Pacific Americans across the nation. we tried to engage a younger generation Jung will soon bid goodbye to his position to pursue graduate school this fall, about AAPI issues and politics. but before he leaves his office at the White House behind, we took a moment to ask him a few questions about his time as an OCA intern, the role of the younger OCA: How do you think OCA has generation, the Obama administration’s involvement with the APA Community, prepared you for this position? and what it is like to work in the White House. BJ: The summer I spent as an OCA intern in Washington, DC during the summer INTERVIEW of 2002 was one of the most formative experiences that I have had. The intense OCA: Growing up in southern BJ: As the Director of Special Projects 8 week internship and leadership California, have you always felt a for the Office of Public Engagement and training really helped me understand strong connection to the APA cause? Intergovernmental affairs, I get this the importance of having a voice and When did you realize you wanted to question often. The title means that you ensuring that you are heard by the right work for the community? get to play a utility player role on the people – especially in Washington, DC. BJ: Growing up in Rowland Heights in team. This may happen when there are President Barak Obama holds a briefing prior The experience gave me a foundation for The President and members of his throughout his Administration – from Southern California, there were always things that come up that may not fall to the Asian American and Pacific Islander BJ: the work I have done since then. Also, into anyone’s specific portfolio. This Initiative Executive Order signing, and Diwali Administration have worked hard to the most senior on down – including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders festival of lights ceremony at the White House, the same people I interned with and the improve the lives of the American people. three AAPI cabinet secretaries: Secretary around me. As a young kid, it didn’t occur may also happen when you are called Oct. 14, 2009 people I had worked for remain friends Whether it has been the Recovery Act, the Stephen Chu at Energy, Secretary Gary to me that things were out of the ordinary. to help on a specific task or memo that and colleagues today. Those friendships Affordable Care Act, the Small Business Locke at Commerce, and Secretary Eric With a critical mass of AAPIs in middle requires extremely tight turnaround and relationships are some of the most Acts, these policies have helped AAPIs Shinseki at Veterans Affairs. school and high school, I didn’t feel like time. Given the intense pressure working The one story that I want to share is one important ones I have today. throughout the country. Much of this a minority – so I never thought much of as the Special Assistant to the National that happens every day. Whether I walk, All this has demonstrated the President’s can be read on our report at www.aapi. OCA: For the interns toiling away at organizing around the AAPI community Economic Council Director for the first drive, or take the bus to work, a deep commitment to the AAPI community. gov entitled “President Obama’s Agenda OCA, what wise advice would you give? specifically, rather I focused much more two years of the Administration, you appreciation for the privilege to work at for the AAPI Community” (http://www. My position is just one of the many ways on general community service. It wasn’t develop an ability to deal with issues and the White House comes to me every time I BJ: Work hard. Take advantage of the projects that need to be taken care of in walk through the gates. whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/rss_ that the AAPI community is served by this opportunities. Have fun. Although you until I went to undergrad at Brandeis did Administration. All the AAPI appointees short order that involve the entire team of I remember speaking to a White viewer/aapi_winningthefuture_20110506. may not know where this experience may I feel like a minority and that I needed at the various agencies and the staff people you work with. House junior staffer from a previous pdf) take you next, it will certainly shape who to make sure that our underrepresented and commissioners of the White House Administration that said, “Although the The President also signed an executive you are. ■ community at Brandeis had a voice. This OCA: What is it like working in the Initiative on Asian American and Pacific days and hours seem long, the months and order in 2009 that established the “White was especially true after a racist incident White House? Islanders all strive to better connect years will pass you by.” Only because I am House Initiative on Asian Americans on campus where student radio show and understand the needs of the AAPI BJ: To serve in an Administration for a finally leaving to go to grad school this and Pacific Islanders.” The charge of the hosts sang a racially charged and obscene community. song about AAPI women. President who has already accomplished Fall do I really understand this. Initiative is to improve the quality of life so much in such little time is an honor in for AAPIs through increased access and OCA: As one of the founders of AAA- OCA: What are some of the projects its own right. By spending nearly two and OCA: How has the Obama participation in Federal programs. Also, Fund YP, how important do you think which you work on? half years at the White House, there are so administration engaged with the APA the President appointed AAPI officials the role of the younger generation is? many stories that I will forever remember. community?

18 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 19 Feature ARticles Feature Articles A Resolution of Regret for the Exclusion Laws: Congress Reaffirms Commitment to Justice Maria Manalac | OCA Intern Diana Bui | OCA Senior Manager of Student Leadership Development Programs While now may be a vital time for constituents to reach out You can e-mail, call, go in and see them. I think [the Members to their representatives about the resolutions, one of the issues of Congress] appreciate that,” she said. facing grassroots campaigns is getting the attention and the So far Congress, in return, has been responsive, regardless “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America commitment of the public, Asian American or not. “Not only of their party affiliation. “The ones who are excited about in Congress assembled, that from and after the expiration of ninety days next after the does the mainstream American public not know about the doing something about this are those who have been directly passage of this act, and until the expiration of ten years next after the passage of this act, Chinese exclusions laws, but many in our Chinese American asked by the people in their district,” Chu explained. For the the coming of Chinese laborers to the United States be, and the same is hereby, suspended; community do not know about the Chinese Exclusion laws. members of Congress who have not heard stories from their We certainly have to educate our own community,” Chu constituents, Chu explained, “their motivation is equality and and during such suspension it shall not be lawful for any Chinese laborer to come, or, reminded. justice.” The bipartisanship is clear to Biggert, but she also having so come after the expiration of said ninety days, to remain within the United States.” It is equally important that these resolutions gain support emphasized that the resolution does not attempt to right a – Forty-Seventh Congress. Session I. 1882 from the full Asian Pacific American (APA) community. Chu wrong, but rather strengthen the government’s commitment to explained that other discriminatory acts have happened liberty and equality. “We can express regret, but we can never against other members of the APA community, most notably fix the past. Ours is a new generation of Congress members n search of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Patty Murray (D-WA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Marco Rubio (R-FL) the internment camps that Japanese Americans were forced to who see that this should not have happened, and this is an thousands of Chinese citizens traveled thousands of miles and Daniel Akaka (D-HI) on May 26, 2011. I live in during World War II. She explained that although “there opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to American values,” to the United States and settled mostly in the western coast. was a tremendous injustice, there were not enough voices,” and she said. What they all found was not the promise of the American The Stronger Voices “there were not enough people to stand up.” Thus, Chu sees The future of the resolution now lies in the support of the dream, but exploitative hard labor and prejudice. On a sunny day in the nation’s capital, we walked along this as a new opportunity for the APA community to unite. public. The 1882 Project, a nonpartisan grassroots effort, is The first Chinese were hired for the arduous labor of laying the halls of Capitol Hill. We sat with the congresswomen “We have so much commonality between different groups seeking to educate the public about the Exclusion laws and down the tracks for a transcontinental railroad in 1865. They (separately) at the helm of the resolution, Representatives that if we join forces, I think that we can be a very strong voice gather their support for the passing of the resolution. Currently were underpaid and overworked. Others found work as farmers, Judy Chu of the 32nd District of California and Judy Biggert of against hysteria and scapegoating,” she said. spearheaded by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, the but they could not own land despite their skilled in the trade. the 13th District of Illinois, and started with a simple question: Creating unity across the APA community certainly makes Committee of 100, the Japanese American Citizens League, Fishermen were imposed with taxes and domestic workers Why introduce the resolution, and why introduce it now? for a stable coalition of support, but perhaps an even more the National Council of Chinese Americans and OCA with the were underpaid. Already faced by intolerable animosity from Chu, who in college expected to graduate with a crucial target for the assembly is the younger Asian Americans, pro bono support of Covington & Burling LLP, the 1882 project the public’s prejudice against foreigners, Chinese immigrants mathematics degree, had taken an Asian American studies whose familiarity with the exclusion laws mostly come from a strives to be a voice for past, current and future generations. suffered even more with the passing of the 1882 Exclusion Act. class where she learned about the Chinese Exclusion Act. paragraph-long explanation in a history textbook. Chu, who But as the bill finds its way into the hands of members The Act declared the cessation of Chinese immigration to the Years later, when she found herself holding public office, a had taught in Los Angeles City College and East Los Angeles of Congress, Chu reminded us that there are more to come United States and denied those already living in the country group of Chinese Americans approached her about formally College for 20 years, believes that public schools across the for the APA community in terms of policy. As chair of the the rights to citizenship. acknowledging and addressing the passage of the Chinese nation have not dedicated adequate attention to the Exclusion Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), she The law was unconstitutional, deviating from the ideals Exclusion laws. California had already passed an apology for laws. “It is not highlighted very much at all in our history is highly involved in promoting the issues and concerns of the that had framed the American nation, and the aftermath of the the laws in 2009, but the American government, and more books,” said Chu, “That is one thing that we need to do as a APA community. Before the interview’s end, she concluded law affected more than just individual civil rights. It divided specifically Congress, had never expressed any remorse about result of this.” with a positive outlook for the future of the community. families as married couples were separated by continents and the laws that discriminated against Biggert expressed similar sentiments about the importance Chu stated that CAPAC, along with Congress, is focused on mothers and fathers were unable to the Chinese. Chu had a personal of educating the younger generation about the laws. “Young economic opportunities for APA small business entrepreneurs, connect with their children. Chinese history with the laws as well. “My people should know their history and should learn from that. equity in the upcoming reauthorization of the Elementary immigrants detained at Angel Island own grandfather came [to America] I think that we all want to know our past, what happened, so and Secondary Education Act (also known as “No Child Left immigrant station endured months around the turn of the century that it doesn’t happen again,” she said. Behind”), comprehensive immigration reform, and the fight of living in crowded and unsanitary and was a victim of the Chinese It is precisely because of the disconnect between history against racial profiling, specifically against South Asian conditions. When the immigration Exclusion laws,” she explained. and education that both Chu and Biggert consider the passage Americans. “There’s plenty to do. Our plate is full.” ■ policy became more restrictive, the While Biggert may not have of the resolution vital. “There are a lot of parallels to this law in law was extended until 1902 and been directly affected by the what is going on today,” Chu said. Passage of today’s resolutions included other immigrants from Exclusion laws, her dedication to the will send a message that Congress is taking whatever action Asia. It wasn’t until 1943 when Diana Bui interviewing resolution is a result of a different they can to affirm their commitment to justice and fairness. “I Rep. Judy Biggert China became an ally of the United kind of history. “Believe it or not, hope that young people see that we can do something [today] States during World War II, that the in the 1870s, there was an Illinois to deal with the problems of the past,” said Chu. laws were repealed. Congress has Maria Manalac, Rep. Judy Chu, and Dana Bui Senator who actually fought to Garnering support from across the community will need never acknowledged its role in passing these laws that violated protect and to have citizenship allowed for those of Chinese cooperation and commitment, but both representatives are the civil rights of generations of Chinese immigrants. descent, so I’m just following in the footsteps of past leaders optimistic that the bill will pass. It has strong bipartisan Only now, more than a century after the passing of the in Illinois,” she said. But similar to Chu, her involvement with support both in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Exclusion Act, are we witnessing an initiative for Congress to the resolution also came about due to a simple visit from one Chu credits this all to community effort because many pass resolutions that express the regret of these laws. Officially of her constituents. “have come forth and seen the importance of this. They’ve known as the Resolution to Acknowledge and Express Regret These visits to lawmakers are precisely the necessary action met with their own senators and congress members and for the Chinese Exclusion Act, the resolutions were introduced to take to ensure passage for these resolutions. The aftershocks pressed upon them the importance of this,” Chu stated. in the House of Representatives by Representatives Judy Chu of these have resonated generation after generation until it Biggert strongly encouraged constituents to make (D-CA), Judy Biggert (R-IL), Mike Coffman (R-CO), and Dana was repealed in 1943, therefore many any of those who were more visits. “They don’t realize how important it is Rohrabacher (R-CA) and in the Senate by Senators Scott affected are in old age. when lawmakers get a call or a visit from somebody. Brown (R-MA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), 20 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 21 Arts and Entertainment Chapter Updates A Thread of Sky Updates from OCA Chapters Book Review CA is engaged in organizing over For this issue of IMAGE, we asked chapters to give updates about their work in Stan Lou | OCA-Greater Washington DC following three categories: O80 chapters and affiliates across tories of Asian American (AA) lives and Susan might be known now as 1.5 the country to develop local leadership 1) Signature Events Sare important for the historical and generation CAs, having immigrated as literary records of America, whether college students. The daughters Nora, Kay, and community involvement. OCA they be in the form of documentaries, and Sophie are second generation CAs. 2) Advocacy/Policy Efforts memoirs, novels and short stories, poetry, This interaction of the different Chapters are at the core of the work or drama. These need to be woven into generations was a key element in placing that OCA does in achieving its 3) Other Chapter Highlights the fabric of America’s culture so that Deanna Fei’s debut novel in my personal and answer the following question: they are just as mainstream as any other “top ten” list of books. I could definitely objective of advancing the social, American story, so that this country can identify with the personality traits political, and economic well-being of know us as human beings beyond the exhibited by each of the six characters. “In recognition of May APA Heritage Month, who is myriad of stereotypical Asian images. Their behavior was a good picture of Cover of A Thread of Sky Asian Pacific Americans. As an AA, these stories tell me more the complexity that we have in our APA your APA hero?” about the history of people like me and community of diverse generations, along protagonists. I was especially enthralled give me thoughts on how to live a more with diverse times and circumstances of with Kay’s response to Byron, her fellow See the quote in each update for the chapter’s unique answer to the question. meaningful life with my self-identity. My immigration to or birth in this country. CA tour traveler, whose question was passion has been to read as many of these Lin Yulan, who spent the first sixty years how and why she became involved For full chapter map, please visit www.ocanational.org stories as I can, and this has helped me to of her life in China before moving to the with Asian American issues. Her short become more comfortable with myself. It US, was mostly influenced by her past answer was “…Asian Americans have pleases me that there are many AA writers life as a revolutionary and the ideals always been treated as foreigners, and I who are producing many stories for our developed from that life. Irene and Susan wanted to change that.” When he asked reading enjoyment and enrichment. were changed by their moves to the US, for the long answer, Kay’s answer over One of the best novels for me was A although each reacted differently. Irene, the next few pages of the novel was one Utah Colorado Wisconsin Greater Seattle Thread of Sky by Deanna Fei. Based on in particular, wanted to break away of the most magnificent explanations I St. Louis Minnesota Central Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh have ever read for why one might become Illinois my experience and education, I found it from her mother’s ideals and become New England actively engaged in issues that affect Columbus Greater Lehigh to be a truly authentic Chinese American her own person and a different kind of Cleveland Valley Westchester/ (CA) story. I was captivated by this tale parent. Each of the three American-born Asian American. This was a highlight, Greater Hudson Valley among several others, for me. Likewise, Sacramento of a family caught in a situation that daughters hasher own state of dealing Fair eld may be encountered by any American with her identity in career and personal I feel that Nora and Sophie showed County family and the coping of such with the relationship choices, and each was the complexities of their lives. Irene, East Bay Long Island ever-present backdrop of each family different from the others. So, how can however, was definitely the star of the New York member’s sense of identity as a Chinese one so crassly categorize all Chinese, or story, and how she learned to deal with New Jersey San Francisco American. This was intricately woven all Asians, into one stereotype, usually a the brokenness of her life was related very Bay Greater into the story and was powerfully done. “perpetual foreigner?” inspirationally. San Mateo Philadelphia The fact that the six protagonists were The novel revolves around Irene Shen, My age falls between Lin Yulan and Silicon Valley Delaware who becomes a widow after her husband Irene, but I am a second generation CA, women did not make this a “woman’s Central Northern is killed in a tragic accident. She has like Nora, Kay, and Sophie. Of course, the book.” They were real people with whom California Maryland three daughters, the youngest of whom time and circumstances of my life were anyone can relate. The males in the book Greater Greater has just finished high school. To cope different, too. So, it is difficult for me to were fairly portrayed. Los Angeles Washington DC Northern Virginia with her grief and insecurity, she plans pinpoint the character with whom I most It should be obvious that I loved this Orange County a tour of China with her daughters, her identify. I can appreciate Grandmother’s book – so much that I read it a second Eastern Virginia eighty-year-old mother, and her distant bitterness for her hard life in China and time one month after my first reading. San Diego Central Virginia sister. These six women’s respective her ambition for her children. I know the During my initial reading, I was thinking Southwest Virginia personalities are delicately exposed struggles and conflicts in Irene’s life with that the book was a real “page-turner.” during this profound tour through “must- career ambitions and raising a family in a My second time around, I didn’t want the Las Vegas Greater Tucson see” locations in China. Each one of them troubled marriage. As for the daughters, book to end! I recommend it highly as Phoenix Kentuckiana has a different perspective of her identity, I have lived my own life as a second an entertaining read, but mostly for its and this influences her life decisions and generation CA with all the baggage that authenticity as a real Chinese American how she views and copes with the family comes from that. My perspective has told story. I think that author Deanna Fei is Hawaii Dallas/Ft. Worth Greater Arkansas East Georgia South incidents that have fractured the family. me that the identity that one establishes very perceptive in her understanding of Houston Tennessee Florida Grandmother Lin Yulan, mother Irene, as a CA determines how one deals with the traits that many Chinese Americans and sister Susan are first generation life situations. Deanna Fei did a masterful possess and use. I’m looking forward to Chinese Americans, although Irene job in that aspect of each of her six her future works. ■

22 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 23 Chapter Updates Chapter Updates OCA-Central Illinois OCA-Colorado Events Events ■■ OCA-CIL partnered with Heartland Community College to celebrate the ■■ OCA-Colorado served meals at the Ronald McDonald House in November 2010. Year of the Rabbit on Feb. 5, 2011 at Illinois State University. This was the 10th The chapter also hosted a holiday party for the seniors in January 2011. For the anniversary for the community event. The chapter presented Dr. Ruifang New Year, OCA-Colorado hosted a Lunar New Year Banquet in February 2011. Cao, organizer of the annual event, with an engraved award to commemorate the anniversary. The night included traditional Chinese dances, songs and performances featuring beautiful Chinese costumes and lyrics. Red envelopes with “lucky money” (coins) for each child were provided. There was a raffle sponsored by OCA-CIL which was a huge success.

OCA-CIL President Lisa Shasky presents the award of appreciation to Dr. Ruifang Cao.

OCA-CIL board members and community OCA-Colorado Board members and leaders distribute red envelopes to children their families served meals at the Ronald attending Chinese New Year Celebration. McDonald House in November 2011.

Other Highlights “Mr. John Yee, a native of Kunming, China, served with ■■ OCA-CIL President, Lisa Shasky, attended the JACL/OCA Leadership Summit held in Washington, DC along with other leaders from JACL and OCA chapters the Flying Tigers, an American Volunteer Group, during from across the country. Besides updates on many issues relevant to the APA community and visiting with key people in the legal, political and advocacy World War II. A retired Aurora Central High School teacher’s arenas, a major highlight was a dinner meeting with former Secretary of efforts to strengthen bonds with foreign countries – his actions Transportation Norman Mineta. His personal story of his family being sent to one of the internment camps along with his first-hand account of the events on 9/11 linked the East to West. He has also taught at the University of had a huge impact on everyone who attended. Denver and has been an active member of the Aurora Asian/ “My APA heroes are the thousands of Japanese Pacific Community Partnership in Denver. He is also the founder immigrants and Japanese Americans who were of Denver-Kunming Sister Cities. Mr. Yee turns 90 this year.” – Hing Ryder, OCA-Colorado PresidentPresident interned at the many US internment camps during World War II. This terrible hardship was endured with a grace and dignity that rose above the situation in which they unjustly found Other Highlights ■■ OCA-Colorado collaborated with other local APA organizations to select the themselves. And so many of the children went on to serve in the US 2011 Asian American Heroes. Furthermore, the chapter put forth a joint effort military, open successful businesses, have political careers and much with other local organizations to raise funds for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami tragedy that took place in Japan. Finally, OCA-Colorado participated in more. To me, this is why it’s so important that we continue to develop the Annual Community Picnic in July 2011. leaders in the APA community and continue to foster a climate of inclusiveness and understanding among all APA and non-APA groups.” – Lisa Shasky, OCA-CIL President 24 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 25 Chapter Updates Chapter Updates OCA-Columbus OCA-Detroit

“Mike Honda has raised much political Events awareness among APA communities.” ■■ OCA-Detroit hosted the annual 38th Anniversary Celebration Banquet on Oct. – Sam Law, OCA-Columbus President 15, 2010, that included political dignitaries, corporate and community leaders, and more than 200 guests. DET Energy was presented OCA-Detroit’s Outstanding Corporate Excellence Award. The chapter also awarded Tracey Fu, Brian Lu, Events R.J. Quiambao, Shirley Shue, and Anna Zhang the Outstanding Youth Counselor awards. Other events included the 27th Annual High School Scholarship Awards ■■ OCA-Columbus hosted a Chinese New Year Celebration with more than 180 Banquet, held on Dec. 5, 2010. During the event, 17 honorees were recognized people in attendance. and 8 received scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000. Finally, OCA-Detroit celebrated Chinese New Year with a banquet on Feb. 12, 2011, which more than 200 were in attendance. The event sponsored authentic Chinese gourmet dinner, Advocacy/Policy performances, and special performances. ■■ The past year, OCA-Columbus focused on immigration issues. OCA-Detroit Other Highlights Advocacy/Policy

■■ OCA-Columbus participated in a Japan Earthquake Fundraising Mixer, which ■■ OCA-Detroit participated in the “Detroit Works Senior Summit,” where 24 raised $280 and was sent to JACL Dayton, Ohio Chapter. senior delegates of Chinese background shared their diverse perspective to the summit to build a vision for an Elder-Friendly Detroit. In conjunction with ACA and APIAVote-Michigan, OCA-Detroit discussed the results of the Census 2010 and how the redistricting process could potentially have a negative effect on the APIA community for the next 10 years and how to address the issue. OCA-Greater Cleveland Other Highlights

Events ■■ OCA-Detroit moved its headquarters to 4750 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, ■■ OCA-GC produced two additional episodes of OCA Image TV Ohio, a series joining several other non-profit organizations in the well-respected Hannan focused on Cleveland’s growing AsiaTown community and the success of the first House. The new location will help the chapter expand and enhance programs and annual Cleveland Asian Festival, which fosters, educates, and promotes Asian services, as well as reach a new client base near Wayne State University and the culture and traditions while celebrating APA Heritage Month. The Cleveland cultural center of downtown Detroit. The Wayne County Department of Health Asian Festival unites the Asian community through recognition of the many and Human Services, in collaboration with its Multicultural Advisory Council diverse and ethnic groups including Chinese, Indian, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, and other partners, is developing a three-year initiative to combat the obesity Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai, and many others. Aside from OCA-GC, epidemic that currently threatens the health and well-being of Wayne County other organizations volunteered their time, making the festival a success. residents. ACA is proud to take part in the “NEW ME” project (Nutrition Exercise Weight Management Effort) to organizing a walking club and nutrition workshop event to promote healthy life style among Asian American residents of Wayne County.

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26 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 27 Chapter Updates Chapter Updates OCA-Fairfield County OCA-Greater Los Angeles Events “Katherine Cheung…the first Asian American ■■ OCA-GLA hosted its 19th Annual Image Awards, which honors individuals, woman to get a pilot’s license in 1932. Three non-profit organizations, and corporate citizens for their achievements and influential contributions. Honorees this year included Teresa Watanabe of years later she got her international airline license and the Los Angeles Times, State Farm, and the Chinese Consolidation Benevolent Association. OCA-GLA also managed a clothing and housewares drive for the flew as a commercial pilot. She flew aerobatics in an open Asian Pacific Women’s Center for OCA Serves in January 2011. They even collected more than $100 in monetary donations and more than 40 bags of clothing and cockpit and regularly entered competitive air races. In housewares donations. Finally, OCA-GLA hosted a series of career talks for high school students entitled “Imma Be” to broaden the students’ imaginations about 1937, Katherine was planning to return to China and open OCA-Greater Los Angeles Board Members, honorees and presenters at the 19th Annual the types of career paths open to them, featuring Loretta So who works within a flying school but her male friend was killed while flying Image Awards Creative Artists Agency, a prominent entertainment and sports agency. her plane. Although her father was very supportive of her flying, on his death bed he got Katherine to promise to “My APA hero is Tani Cantil Sakauye, Chief Justice of the California give up flying. Katherine Cheung epitomizes all the traits I Supreme Court. As Chief Justice, she leads the largest state judiciary admire…pioneer in a non-traditional career, an individual, in the nation. Justice Cantil Sakauye is the first Asian lived her life, took risks and wasn’t afraid to fail.” Pacific American chief justice for a state high court in the – Miriam Yeung, OCA-FC President continental United States and the first Filipina American state high court justice. She has never let her humble background, Events as a daughter of Filipino farm workers, impede her success. In fact, ■■ OCA-FC celebrated the New Year at the new magnet school, Academy Chief Justice Cantil Sakauye readily states that she draws strength of Informational Technology and Engineering (AITE) in Stamford, CT. The celebration included a keynote speaker, children’s performances, music, dancing, from her background and upbringing. She is a hero to many because and a zumba class. of her resilience and because of her continued involvement and support of the APA community.” – Bryant Yang, OCA-GLA President Advocacy/Policy OCA-FC members being taught zumba at the New Year celebration. ■■ OCA-GLA signed a letter of protest with www.racebending.com to Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures regarding the potential casting of white actors for the Japanese anime-based film “Akira.” Other Highlights ■■ OCA-FC supported the annual Lunar New Year Reception at the Legislative Office Building (LOB) at the Capitol in Hartford, where members of the state Other Highlights legislature attended, including Dannel Malloy, the new Governor. OCA-FC will ■■ With more than 80 people in attendance, OCA-GLA participated in Homeboy be involved with the planning of the annual Gala of the Asian Pacific American Industries’ community mixer and fundraiser. Homeboy Industries is a gang Coalition (APAC) of CT on May 14, 2011. This year the Gala will be co-sponsored prevention and rehabilitation center that provides employment, legal, mental by the Asian American Affairs Commission (AAAC) and the Pakistani American health, domestic violence intervention, general education, and tattoo removal Association of CT (PAAC). among other services. OCA-GLA hosted the “Compass to the Future” Youth Leadership Conference, bringing in more than 40 API students in preparation for college and to connect them with the API community.

28 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 29 Chapter Updates Chapter Updates OCA-Greater Washington D.C. OCA-Las Vegas Events “I will always consider the late author Iris Chang as one of the tops on my list. Her book, The Chinese in America, absolutely changed my life from being a quiet, ‘inscrutable’ Chinese American to a passionate and proud Asian American.” – Stan Lou, OCA-DC Events ■■ OCA-DC hosted its annual Gala Awards Dinner on Nov. 6, 2010, attracting more than 250 attendees. Dr. Wallace Loh, President of the University of Maryland, gave a keynote address during the event in his first appearance with the Asian American community of Washington. OCA-DC presented awards to community leaders, including the Trailblazer Award given to Dr. Loh.

Advocacy/Policy Reception for Mentorship program ■■ OCA-LV initiated its mentorship program in collaboration with the Asian ■■ OCA-DC participated in the Hepatitis B Free Gala fundraising dinner on Nov. Chamber of Commerce and UNLV’s ROAR. 14, 2011, as a Gold sponsor in an event that raised more than $20,000. OCA-DC also partnered with Sheperd’s Table shelter in Silver Spring, MD, to cater and serve a Chinese dinner and present a program to more than 130 guests on Feb. 3, OCA-DC members and staff of Shepherd’s Table homeless shelter catered and served a Chinese 2011, the New Year’s Day of the Rabbit. dinner for 130 guests. Advocacy/Policy

■■ OCA-LV supported the Asian community by attending the Reapportionment and Redistricting, where Rozita Lee, President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, gave a presentation.

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■■ OCA-LV participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program Other Highlights that was offered by the United Way and Asian Chamber of Commerce. ■■ OCA-DC, with the National Center, hosted the second DC Area MAAP program, attracting more than 30 participants as mentors, mentees, and facilitators. The Chapter also helped sponsor the documentary film, “The CYC Experience,” that chronicled the growth and influence of the Chinese Youth Club in Washington, DC, Chinatown from the 1930s until the present. In response to the disasters in Japan, Larry Shinagawa, chapter board member, led the organization of Hope for Japan. The benefit dinner attracted more than 350 attendees and raised more than $40,000.

30 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 31 Chapter Updates Chapter Updates OCA-Long Island OCA-New Jersey Events Events ■■ On Jan. 18, Ann Chan, OCA-LI President, brought hats, knitted by generous ■■ OCA-NJ hosted MAAP with more than 20 mentees and 20 mentors from seniors, to the children in the afterschool center at Chinatown Planning Council diverse fields. The mentors were individuals who had at least 5 years professional in Flushing. The chapter also donated a copy of the Angel Island book to the working experience, some supervisory or managerial experience and community group. On Feb. 23, Dr. Frank Shih testified before the Queens Borough Council involvement. The program participants explored professional development topics Budget Hearings for OCA-LI’s plans for exhibiting Corky Lee’s photographs at the with their mentees in meetings and workshops, which included: Networking, Queens Museum of Art. OCA-LI’s general meeting on March 11, 2011 at Adelphi Communications & Negotiations, and Collaborative Decision Making, and University featured Neeta Shah, MD, VP of Women’s Health Services for North Leadership. Shore-LIJ Health System. OCA-Long Island general meeting Advocacy/Policy ■■ In February 2011, Dr. Frank Shih, Executive VP, contacted the owners of the Adventureland Amusement Park in Farmingdale, Long Island in an attempt to have racist caricatures of coolies removed from a newly-installed ride “Ghost Rickshaw”. The thrill-ride consisted of carriages with terror-provoking “coolies” and other Asian themes including a large statue of Buddha. In March, Dr. Shih and Dr. Gary Mar, Co-VP for Education, met with the management of the Park who demonstrated sensitivity to these concerns. After several meetings all of the offensive images were either removed or painted over. OCA SERVES- To commemorate MLK Day, OCA-NJ held their second OCA National Serves Project by providing residents at the Verona Senior Housing in ■■ OCA-LI spearheaded the initiative for a solo exhibit by the photographer Verona, NJ with an awareness of the traditions of the cultural celebrations of Corky Lee at the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing, New York. The exhibition, Lunar New Year. open from June 4-August 14, will showcase Corky Lee’s photographs of the Asian American community in New York City for the past 40 years. The co- sponsors include the three sister chapters of New York, Northern New Jersey and OCA 2nd Day Issue – OCA-NJ & OCA-Westchester Westchester/Hudson Valley. & Hudson Valley Chapters, along with the USPS Celebrating its annual Holiday Ball at The conducted a second day issue of the Lunar New Bethwood in Totowa, New Jersey. Proceeds from ■■ Hosted by the Queens College’s Center for Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Year Stamp, The Year of the Rabbit at the United this annual event provide funding for OCA-NJ Essay Understanding, the Queens College International Holocaust Remembrance Day States Postal Store in Palisades Mall, Scholarship Competition; Internship Program; and West Nyack, NY. Youth Leadership Programs. The honorees that was presented by Dr. Jean Lau Chin, Co-VP of Education. Dr. Lau spoke on the evening were Kam Mak, artist of the United States massacre in Nanking by the Japanese during WWII as one of the darkest periods Lunar New Year stamps. And Ivy Lee, as the editor and founder of Sino Monthly of NJ, receiving the of human history. Outstanding Community Media Award.

Other Highlights Advocacy/Policy ■■ A delegation of OCA-LI members marched in the Flushing, New Year Parade ■■ OCA – NJ Chapter members donated monies in the form of a check in the on Feb. 12, 2011, alongside students from Flushing HS in celebration of the Year amount of $1,435 for the Qinghua Earthquake Relief Fund, to members of the of the Rabbit. Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation.

OCA-NJ Board Members, Linda Lee & Yolanda Hansen presenting check of $1.435 to the Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, USA for the Qinghua Earthquake Relief Fund.

32 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 33 Chapter Updates Chapter Updates OCA-New York OCA-Orange County

Events “My APA hero is Yo-Yo Ma, who takes flight on a ■■ OCA-NY participated in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at the Queen Borough Hall, raising $2,000 in donations from members and friends. OCA- musical journey without border. Unlike so many in his NY also celebrated the Year of the Rabbit by partaking in the Lunar New Year Parade in Manhattan Chinatown and Flushing, Queens. Both parades drew more profession, he refuses to let his classical renown constrain him. than 50 members to march. He has recorded albums with Argentine tango bands, performed for the Muppets on Sesame Street, and even traded tunes with bushmen in the Kalahari. His recent Silk Road Project embraces the notion of music as a universal language and helps establish connection to another culture.” – Nap Chan, OCA-OC President

Events ■■ OCA-OC celebrated the lunar New Year by hosting the Orange County Annual Lunar New Year reception. OCA-OC also hosted the Change Media Image Symposium in May, 2011. To develop stronger professional networks, OCA-OC led a professional development series including speed- OCA-NY marching in 2011 Lunar New Year Parade in Manhattan’s Chinatown. networking workshop, MAAP, and B3. Happy Year of the Rabbit! OCA-Orange County Lunar New Year Reception, January 27, 2011 Advocacy/Policy ■■ OCA-NY hosted the Conference on Nutrition & Youth / Empowering Youth Advocacy/Policy and Healthy Choices, sponsored by Wal-Mart. More than 150 citywide high ■■ OCA-OC contacted Mike Eng for a letter of support in Asian/Pacific Islander school students registered and participated in various interactive workshops. Data Bill (AB 1088), which advocates all API Legislative Caucus in March, 2011. OCA-NY also screened “Vincent Who?”, a documentary exploring the legacy of OCA-OC also urged the Board of Supervisors and local official to approve the Vincent Chin, a Chinese American murdered in a racially motivated incident that Restaurant Meals program that would allow homeless, disabled, and elderly galvanized Asian American advocacy nationwide. More than 100 members of citizens to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cards at OCA-NY attended. participating restaurants. OCA-OC also supported OCA-Sacramento by signing onto the news release regarding Rush Limbaugh’s comments towards Chinese President Hu Jintau. “I salute all the APA immigrant mothers who have lost a child as a result of hate crime. Other Highlights Neither language barriers nor hate kept you from seeking ■■ OCA-OC co-presented the film Almost Perfect at the 2011 LA Asian Pacific Film Festival. OCA-OC sent out a Special Alert to all e-mail contacts regarding justice. Your loss has galvanized the APA community to the earthquake and tsunami disasters in Japan. To aid Japan, OCA-OC hosted fight for equality and respect. Rest assured, your child’s a member mixer and fundraiser. OCA-OC and OCA-GLA also collaborated to enhance the partnership between the two chapters. legacy is alive.” – Elizabeth R. OuYang, President, OCA-NY

34 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 35 Chapter Updates Chapter Updates OCA-Sacramento OCA-San Francisco Bay Events ■■ OCA-Sacramento’s Annual Lunar New Year Senior Luncheon Advocacy/Policy in partnership with Sacramento Chinese Community Service ■■ OCA-SFB collaborated with Nordstrom and the AsianWeek Foundation’s Center (SCCSC) was held on February 11, 2011 at Asian Pearl San Francisco Hep B Free Campaign to increase awareness and eliminate Restaurant for more than 450 seniors. The seniors zealously gave their “Lei Si”, lucky money red packet to the lion dancers transmission of Hepatitis B during APA Heritage Month. at the opening ceremony and enjoyed tradition dance and music throughout the event. The Lunar New Year Celebration continued on February 18 with a bus trip for seniors hosted by Other Highlights OCA Sacramento and SCCSC and the generous support of Cache Creek Casino. ■■ OCA-Sacramento Lunar New Year Senior Luncheon OCA-SFB called for applications for the 2011 Leadership Academy program, an eight week internship within a local or state APA elected official’s office in San Francisco. Advocacy/Policy ■■ OCA-Sacramento, in partnership with the Sacramento Unified School District and YouthRise from Asian Recourses, held “Youth Against the Hate”, Awareness Night, OCT 28, 2010 at C. K. McClatchy High School. The event had more than 350 OCA-San Mateo in attendance including students, educators, counselors, parents, community leaders, law enforcement agencies and elected officials and presented relevant issue affecting youth today including bulling and peer pressure. ■■ The second series was the OCA Sacramento Community Hate Crime Forum in Events partnership with Assembly member Mike Eng o at the Freeport Blvd Sacramento Police Substation. The forum was moderated by former Sacramento Assistant ■■ OCA-SM hosted “Speak and Lead With Pride”, a free six-week program for high District Attorney Alice Wong and featured a distinguished panel representing the school students to improve confidence and skills necessary to become effective many faces of Sacramento from the African American, Hispanic, Jewish, GLBT, speakers. A final competition was held and the winner Muslim communities speaking on a wide range of issues affecting their specific was given a prize. OCA-SM awarded scholarships to communities and the Sacramento Region. students transitioning to college in need of financial assistance. The students are selected based on factors such as grades, recommendations, and community involvement. The selected students are then honored at the Scholarship Luncheon. Advocacy/Policy ■■ OCA-SM is currently exploring options to get involved with their local Public Officials.

Other Highlights OCA-Sacramento Community Hate Crime Forum ■■ OCA-SM hosted their annual fundraiser/gala to raise funds for its signature programs. OCA-SM highlighted local APAs who have excelled in their given field, served as a positive role model, and have given back to the community. Other highlights included dinner, entertainment, and a silent auction and raffle prizes. The event is open to the public.

36 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 37 Chapter Updates Chapter Updates OCA-St. Louis OCA-Tucson Events ■■ OCA-STL hosted their 38th Annual Banquet with special guest Rebecca “Dr. Bill Tao, one “My APA hero is Astria Wong from Phoenix AZ. Wu, former KSDK news anchor, and keynote speaker Ken Lee, OCA National President. Ken Lee’s “Paper Son” story opened the eyes of many who heard it for of the pioneers and a Her sincere devotion and unrelenting effort to the complete the first time. This year’s Youth Leadership Award winner was Dee Luo, a junior count of all APA in AZ and Nevada led to the successful at Clayton High School, recognized for her academic excellence and community continuous supporter volunteering. St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley presented OCA with a of OCA-St. Louis count of APA in both states in the 2010 US Census. And she is proclamation for the Chapter’s work in the Greater St. Louis area. As OCA-STL’s final Financial Puzzle Series, the chapter and Prudential Financial dissected and many other the champion who convinced us to revive both OCA chapters information about Car, Home and Liability insurance at the St. Louis Chinese Modern Chinese School. Many of the school’s parents participated in the seminar local organizations. in AZ. I nominate her for the Arizona 2011 APA Woman of and learned about various coverage levels and details around their car and home the Year Award.” – Abe Lai, OCA-Tucson President insurance policies. OCA-STL partnered with major Asian organizations to host His dedication and the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, which honored more than 200 elders. contribution in making St. Louis Advocacy/Policy a better place for Events ■■ OCA-STL, in collaboration with the Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Advocates (MIRA), has closely watched HB-167, which requires Missouri Driver’s APAs in the last four ■■ OCA-Tucson held their first membership drive bringing more than 40 attendees License exams to be administered in English. At a public Asian community decades has inspired from diverse backgrounds including Japanese Americans, Laotian Americans, forum, three State Senators (Maria Chappelle-Nadal, John Lamping, and Eric Bhutanese Americans, Korean Americans, and more. Schmitt) each publically promised a “NO” vote if and when this bill reaches many to serve the Senate floor. OCA-STL hosted a series of forums for the candidates of the St. Louis County Executive position, responsible for proposing and balancing including me.” an annual budget, promotes cooperative relationships in matters relating to – E l i ng Lam, land use planning, public health, sewers, parks, safety, public welfare and other Advocacy/Policy governmental functions. Mr. Charlie Dooley (Democrat) and Mr. Bill Corrigan Chapter President (Republican) independently met with OCA and the larger Asian community to ■■ OCA-Tucson expressed their concern on bullying at schools in a community present their strength and answer questions that are essential to our community. meeting with the TUSD Superintendent; our Vice President on community outreach, Mr. Shiraz Peera, is spearheading the anti-bullying effort. On behalf of OCA-Tucson, Abe Lai is working on voter advocacy with APIA Vote and to bring Other Highlights census data training to Tucson. Abe Lai is also working with the National Center ■■ OCA-STL participated in the Midwest China Hub (MCHC), where and other social justice organizations to use the new data to advance the well- Asian Leaders from the St. Louis Metropolitan area met up to being of the APA community. discuss potential candidates as a representative for the MCHC. Three candidates who were interested in serving as a representative to the MCHC were interviewed and assessed. Their profiles have been submitted to the St. Louis County Executive for his review. Other Highlights With the passion and drive from the Asian community, a group of Asian American ■■ OCA-Tucson raised scholarship funds for students in need of financial leaders met to discuss the formation of a assistance. Margaret Pasquet, Vice President of Education, will be on the National chamber of commerce. OCA-STL is an Center’s judging committee. Pasquet will also connect the business community to active participant in these meetings. As help new immigrants find jobs. So far four youths have been hired and connected part of OCA Serves, 13 Board Members and volunteers donated more than 30 to businesses in Phoenix, AZ. bags of clothes to the Goodwill Store.

OCA-STL Board Members and Volunteers Delivering Clothes to Goodwill

38 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 39 Chapter Updates Chapter Updates OCA-Utah OCA-Westchester & Hudson Valley Events Events ■■ OCA-Utah hosted their annual UOCA Awards Banquet with friends, ■■ OCA-WHV hosted their 30th Anniversary & Dynamic Achiever Awards Gala, community partners, and members. The new executive board members were also Attended by 300 people, the event honored Zang Toi, renowned Malaysian elected during the banquet. This year UOCA honored JJ Wong, a prominent civic American fashion designer; Bill Imada, Chairman and CEO of I.W. Group; Hui- and business leader in Moab with the Humanitarian Award; Zion’s Bank with the Mei Lin, Ph.D., International Concert Pianist and teacher; and Jean Chang, past Pillar of the Community Award for its decades of involvement in our community; member of the OCA National Executive council and Past President of OCA- and Edith Mitko with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her years of dedicated WHV. Ken Lee, National President of OCA, was the keynote speaker. OCA-WHV service to the APA Community in Utah. presented Student Leadership Awards to Tom Zhi, Jian Zhang, Jiani Xu, and Kelly Yang. The event’s raffles endowed the scholarship fund at Westchester Community College, the silent auction for the OCA internship program, and the live auction for our chapter programs. OCA-WHV, in coordination with the Westchester Association of Chinese Americans, Families with Children from China, and the Huxia Chinese School, celebrated the Lunar New Year, attended by more than 700 guests.

UOCA 2011 Board-1st row: Siu Lin Santee (Membership Chair), Michelle Lee (Chair Elect), Fan Kwan, Stefanie Tran (Chair); Angela Wong (Communications); Karen Kwan (Secretary), Eunice Jones (Absence, Treasurer); 2nd row: Michael Kwan, Jimmy Chen (Webmaster); Pat Santee (Historian), Joe Zhang, Terence Chen, Rick Lam; Chris Tong (Imitate Past Chair) OCA-Westchester & Hudson Valley Advocacy/Policy Advocacy/Policy ■■ Utah’s legislature wants to cut all of Utah’s Office of Ethnic Affairs funding. This branch of legislation provides resources for the APA community for almost ■■ OCA-DC participated in the Hepatitis B Free Gala fundraising dinner on Nov. four decades. Numerous UOCA members participated in the rally at Utah State 14,OCA-WHV sent representatives Helen Tang and Rose Tan Kaung to participate Capitol Rotunda in hopes to continue funding. at the Census Focus Group in New York City. Also, OCA-WHV helped organize the Women History Month Panel “Our History is Our Strength” featuring Meow Yee, past President of OCA-WHV, as a panelist. OCA-WHV continues to promote the 1882 project, which Bill Kaung and Vincent Young participated in the initial Other Highlights meeting. ■■ UOCA brought together 39 members to volunteer at Globus Relief, a non- profit organization that strives to improve healthcare for those in less developed countries. UOCA sorted latex gloves to be sent to those countries in need. Laura Other Highlights McDade, Globus Relief volunteer coordinator, thanked the UOCA for the intricate job of sorting all the packages. ■■ OCA-WHV hosted its 4th annual Golf Outing, all proceeds allocated for the Student Leadership Program. OCA-WHV elected and installed new officers and board members. The chapter also presented $2,725 to Robert Schlesinger, JD, Executive Director of the Westchester Community College Foundation and VP and Dean of External Affairs. The donation increased OCA-WHV’s balance to the UOCA members hard at work, sorting latex Asian Student Endowed Scholarship Fund to $20,000. gloves to be sent to countries in need.

40 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 41 Chapter Updates OCA-Wisconsin OCA Lifetime Members OCA would like to highlight our Lifetime Members and salute them for their lifetime commitment and dedication to the organization. We apologize if we have inadvertently omitted anyone from this list. Please contact the OCA Events National Office at 202-223-5500 or [email protected] to provide any updates you may have. Aiden Yee Detroit George Gee Greater Houston Mary Au Greater Washington DC ■■ OCA-WI participated in the Milwaukee Area International Folk Fair under Albert Lau Long Island George M. Ong San Francisco Bay Michael C. Lin Greater Washington DC the leadership of the Walter and Anna Wong family. The Folk Fair is an annual Alex Mark At Large Ginny Gong Greater Washington DC Michelle Chiu Greater Los Angeles tradition for OCA-WI members who look forward to volunteering their time to share cultural traditions with the community. OCA-WI members and friends attended Alfonso & Lana Tan Long Island Grace Chen Columbus Nancy Mah Eastern Virginia the annual holiday and volunteer appreciation party, where new board member Alice & Mark Lee Greater Houston Gregory & Marjorie Chin Patrick Leung Minnesota Professor Wang Ying was welcomed. Attracting more than 400 attendees, OCA-WI Alice Chang Northern Virginia Christopher Detroit Paul Y. Sha Greater Houston and five other community groups hosted the 10th annual Lunar New Year Gala. The Amy Lee San Francisco Bay Helen Y.H. Hui Esq. San Francisco Bay Pearl Lin Fairfield County program included 15 performances of dancers, singers and musicians. Andrew Chen Pittsburgh Herbert & Virginia Gee San Francisco Peter To Westchester/Hudson Valley Andrew K.C. Wong Long Island Bay Peter Yang Northern Maryland Andrew Wong Long Island Howard/Marie Chan Greater Peter & Mingfenh Chang Eastern “In thinking about who my APA hero is, I consider my father, Leroy K. Young, Sacramento Ann Elizabeth Chan & Howard Chan Virigina M.D., who was born in Philadelphia, PA, in April, 1914. He was a trailblazer Hwa-Shan Ho Greater Houston Jr. Long Island Philip Wang San Mateo in many ways. The son of immigrants from Guangdong province, my father Jaclyn Allison Chu Westchester/ Qing Wu New York Betty Lee Sung New York Hudson Valley was the first Chinese American from Philadelphia’s Chinatown to attend college Raymond Wong Greater Houston C. Joanna Lei Westchester/Hudson James Tso Northern Virginia Valley Raymond Wu Columbus and medical school at the University of Pennsylvania. His interest in foreign Jane Chen New Jersey C.C. & Regina Yin Greater Sacramento Rene Snuggs & Dean Francis languages gave him unique skills in the field of crypto-analysis (code breaking), Janet Lew Carr Wisconsin Carol Sang Fang Eastern Virginia Long Island and during World War II was able to serve the United States by helping to decode Jason Bobadilla Westchester/ Richard Cheng Eastern Virginia Cassandra Kwoh Greater Los Angeles Hudson Valley communications between the Japanese and Germans. After WWII my father Richard Ikeda Greater Sacramento Celine Foung Westchester Hudson Jean & Stanley Chang Westchester/ was commissioned by the US Public Health Service to go to Manila, Philippines Valley Hudson Valley Robert E. Lee San Francisco Bay Chi-Ming Chow Detroit Jeanne Lee Jackson New York Robert Wu At Large to serve as Chief of their Tuberculosis Control Division. In the 1950’s Leroy then Chung Shu & Sue Pai Yang New Jersey established a private medical practice in Manila, and became the first hospital Jee & Kim Choy Greater Sacramento Robert Wu At Large Cindy Tong San Francisco Bay Jenny Kho Westchester/Hudson Valley Rose Eng New York administrator for St. Luke’s Hospital in Quezon City. He decided to return to Claire Faith Weinan Detroit Jessie Cheng Hawaii Rosie & Steven Abriam At Large the United States in 1961 so that his children could pursue their education, and Claudine Cheng San Francisco Bay Jessie Lee Yip San Francisco Bay S.B. Woo Delaware settled in Ithaca, NY, where he received a joint appointment at Cornell University, Clyde Wu Detroit Jimmie Yee Greater Sacramento Sam Ong Greater Sacramento Colin Chang Dallas/Ft. Worth Joe N. Chiu Dallas/Ft. Worth Sandy Nguyen N. Maryland to teach Hospital Administration at Cornell’s Business School, and to provide Dai-Shan Wong Greater Houston student health care at the Gannett Clinic. While his accomplishments do indeed Johnny & Annie Hsu Colorado Sandy Yan N. Maryland David F. Lee III San Francisco Bay Kai Tung Li Dallas/Ft. Worth Songbae Lee Northern Virginia show a lifetime of achievements, what I remember most about my father is his love David T. Lin New Jersey Karl Frank Rosenberger Detroit Sonya Gong Jent Central Illinois and respect for life, his clever wit in capturing the spirit of the moment, and his David Wong Long Island Keith Wang New Jersey Stanley Jsa Kentuckiana Deborah Ching & Mark M. Ken & Ashley Lee Georgia Stanley Wang San Mateo charming ability to engage all who came in contact with him, as he was always Mayeda Greater Los Angeles Ken Yeung Arkansas Thomas Eng Long Island able to find something that he had in common with others, regardless of their race, Diana Gin Greater Sacramento Kenneth Hum Greater Washington DC Thomas J. Lee New York color or creed.” – Lorna Young, OCA-WI President Donald Sheu Greater Chicago Kitty Pon Greater Chicago Victor Yau Westchester/Hudson Valley Dwanchen & Rung Fong Hsu Wah Lee New York Greater Sacramento Kung Lee Wang Greater Washington DC Wai Ching Lam At Large Ed Webman Northern Virginia Other Highlights Leslie Moe-Kaiser Central Illinois Wen Ching Lee Greater Houston Edward Kang Long Island ■■ OCA-WI co-sponsored the book reading by Nicholas Hartlep, author of Going Linda & Alan Bien San Mateo William & Rose TanKaung Elaine Lai Westchester/Hudson Valley Public: Critical Race Theory & Issues of Social Justice. Hartlep discussed topics Marjorie Lee At Large Westchester/Hudson Valley regarding educational policies and its effects to people of color, particularly Asian Flora & Shu-Wing Chan San Mateo Martha Wong Greater Houston William C. Uy East Bay Americans. Hartlep is a Korean American Ph.D. candidate at UWM-Milwaukee Frances Leung Dallas/Ft. Worth Mary Ann Yu Westchester/ William Kwan Dallas/Ft. Worth in Urban Education and the recipient of OCA-WI’s 2010 RP&JL Carr Social Justice Frank & Heidi Liu Pittsburgh Scholarship. Hudson Valley Winnie Tang South Florida Geoffrey Lee Lehigh Valley

Nicholas Hartlep book reading of “Going Public” at Boswell Books, Milwaukee, WI.

42 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 43 Shium A. and Veronica Chen Tom Eng Rebecca E. Chen and William Wai Ling Eng Thank You for Your Support! J. Chen Jr. Dennis Engoff Amber Cheng Jerry Enomoto Thanks to the following contributors for supporting the work and mission of OCA Benny B. Cheng Carson and Kemay Eoyang and the National Center. These represent donor records as of June 13, 2011. Fai M. Cheng Mark Espinoza We regret if any names were omitted. Please contact us for corrections. Peter Cheng Blair Ewing Richard Cheng Tony and Ernest Farley Veronica and Basel Cheng Quan Feng Community Benefactor Michael and Macy Mak Chan Alice and Eusebio Lee Vicky Wong Cindy Cheung Fred Fernandez ($500,000 and above) Steve and Terri Chan Drew and Dorothy Lee Mei Ling Woo Irene Cheung Ophelia T. Fetter State Farm® Ying Chan Kathleen Wah Lee Alex and Daisy Wu Charles T. Chiang Mark J. Freihage Associates Richard C. Chang Lehman and Linda Lee Thomas Wu Community Patron Katherine S. Chiang John and Winnie Fitzpatrick ($100,000 and above) Victor and Berman Chang Amy Ai Yu-Mei and Robert Gladys M. Yan Thomas Chien E. Lee Monica Flores and Genesis George Y. and Assunta H.Cha Robert and Ann Chao James Y. and Regina L. Yan Ark G. Chin Lodise Roberto (Bob) and Mei Lee OCA’s Building Fund K. Lee Foundation Arthur and Carole Chen George and Stringer Yang Calvin Chin Nathan and Christina Fong Theresa W. Lee Andrew K.C. Wong Danny C.H. Chen George Yap Herbert Chin Dennis W. Fox Cecilia and Henry Leung Florence Chen Victor and Hun King Yau Jack and Marilyn Chin Wilbur H. Friedman Community Mover Debbie F. Leong Fang Chu Chen Mee Lon Yee Laura Chin Bernard Fu ($25,000-99,999) Dawn Li Charles and Alice Cha Chinese American Heroes Yu Sing Yee Leeann Chin Foundation Lotus and Lo Teh Fu Eva Li CA started with three chapters and a modest office of a hundred Claudine Cheng Frances Chu Cora and Albert Yim Michael Chin Yu Chun Fu James C. Li DAE Advertising Grace Chen and David Hinds Alfred and Wooiyi Yin Rockwell J. Chin Hung-Gay and Linda Fund Thomas M. Li square feet with no heat. Thirty seven years later, the OCA family has Walter and Amber Hsu James C.M. Chen Ben You Chen Ying Vern Chin David L. Fung O Mark T. and Elizabeth Y. Chen Mable F. Lim Grace Young William & Sinforosa Tan Keemin Chin-Sang Paul J. Gam Victor Lim grown to a national network of over eighty chapters and affiliates. With Kaung Wai Chun Cheng Helen and Peter Yu Clara Chiu George Gee Anchen and Jimmy Lin Jhemon H. Lee Alan and Dora Cheung John L. and Diana D. Young Michael Chiu Rogene Gee Calvert over 10,000 members, partners, and program participants, OCA continues Jeff Liu Arielle Lui Han Chiang Wei Zhang Joan and Frank F. Cho Steven and Phyllis Shuck Gee Kam and Sadie Liu Leon and Joyce Wang Albert Chin Carole Chong Thomas Gee to advance the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Chi-Man and Esther Lo Community Friend Miriam and Horatio Yeung Douglas Chin Elsie Choo Mary M. Geong Alexander Lock (Up to $999.99) Maurice R. and Olive Chin Alexander and Marjorie Bee Hong-Ling and Rev. Y.H. Chou Robert and Elaine Gim Americans (APA). Community Builder Ellen C. Loo Wallace S. J. Ching Alan Abramson Lena Chou Tony Gladney ($10,000-24,999) Al and Minda Chu Antonio V. and May Kwan Anonymous Rosie Abriam Robert and Jean Chou Kathleen Gobo Frances Chu Lorenzo In 2006, we took a giant leap forward with the establishment of a Jean and Stanley Chang Linda Auyoong Louie America’s Charities Fiscal Rosalind and Pei Chi Chou Cynthia G. Gouw Jimmy Chu Services Debbie Chen Frank and Susan Lu Terence and Phoebe Chou Julin Gu permanent home. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, the OCA Rose Chu Cam Ashling Hwei-Sze and Selina Chen Samuel K.Luk Ting Chao and Dorothy Chou Yolanda P. and Alfred Hansen Yuen-Chuiu Chueng May Lee and Maidey Au James and Diana Chin-Bow Mr. and Mrs. T. Y. Mak Yu Chen Chou Lian and Margaret Hao National Center has become the premiere location for federal officials, Mabelle Dong Gale Awaya McCallum Deborah F. Ching and Mark Alex and Lillian Mark Catherine Chow Chong Hoe Hao Pearl Lee Dong Conrad Ball Congressional staffers, supporters, civil rights advocates, M. Mayeda Leslie D. Moe-Kaiser Franklin F. Chow Nicholas and Stacey Hartlep Daphne Kwok HC “Dick” and Lida Du Betty A. Banks Henry and Cynthia Chow Shubert Hau Albert Eng Perry M. and Lissa (Choiwan) Lam Family Foundation Moy Dieter and Ingrid I. Behrens Lily Chow Tom Hayashi community leaders, and corporate sponsors to access the Dennis Eng (Shau-Wai and Marie Lam) Tom and GinGee Moy Gloria Besthoff Paul Chow Harris Bank Joseph Eng Michael C. and Ellen Lin Alberto D. Ng Zarina Blankenbaker Wen Tsao Chow Bick Hile APA community. It has also become a welcoming home for Kwong Eng Ty and Susan Mak Linda Ng and Michael Head Pauline Brody Steven Choy Lillian Gee Hirschfeld Rose Eng all OCA members. Marisa C. Ming Shirley Chu-Ng Stewart Bunker Colangelo Associates John and Margaret Holmes Tak Eng Jy-Hong and Ching-hua Su Duy Nguyen David T. and Audrey H. Chai Chu Family Charitable Fund David and Angela Ho Thomas Eng Betty Lee Sung Aryani Ong and Eric Lin Kenneth W. Calvert Cecilia Chu James C. Ho Victor B. and Theresa Eng The OCA building has provided a tremendous amount of William and Annie Tao Sam K. and Peggy P. Ong Anna E. Chan Elaine B. Chu Neil Horikoshi Kathay Feng Carol Tsai Harding C. Pan Betty Chan Henry F. Chu Sophia and Yu Chi Ho space for staff, a library, facilities to hold coalition meetings, Sharon Wong Finest Produce Corp. (c/o Chris Chan Jacob Chu Maily Hoang Kai-Wing Cheung) Charles T. Pan John Yang Hanley Chan James Chu Jack Hom Catharine Fogg John and Katherine Pan educational programs, and press conferences. But we still Irene N. Chan Mindanial E. Chu Mary Hom Community Leader Dennis Fong Monica Peng Jeffrey R. Chan Norman Chu Mei Kay and Frank Hon need your help. Your gift is essential to OCA’s building fund ($5,000-9,999) Susan and Wendell Foo George and Jessie Poy Johnny Y. and Summe Chan Thomas Chu Wen Chen Hsia Anonymous in Memory of K.C. and Celine Foung Fredric Quan Robert Wone Margaret L. Chan Shirley Chua Edward and Shirley Hsieh as we continue to meet challenges in maintaining the building while Jose Gomez Vuttinan and Linda Cora May and Stephen Chin Sankanung Samuel Chan Locus and Theresa Chuang Robert Hsieh Sandra Gong Herbert H. and Virginia C. Gee In Memory of Mei Sheng Shaw Shu-Ping Chan Amy Chung David Hsu sustaining and developing our programs. Lee Hawley Ginny, Jennifer, Brian and Chu Lan Shubert-Kwock Sulia Chan Anmin and Tsushan M. Oliver I. Hsu Ray and Barbara Hing David Gong Edward Y. and Helen B. Sing Tai L. Chan Chung Ching-Yeh and Kathy Hu Kathleen Hjiung Peter, Irene, Steven, and Woon-Wah Siu Ted T. Chan Chia Mou Chung Hugh Hu Alan and Sylvia Ho Michelle Gong Der-Song Song Teresa and Steven Chan Josephine and Kelvin Chung James and Cynathia Hu Alan Ho We must remind ourselves of the purpose of acquiring Cassandra and Daniel Kwoh Patrick and Marguerite Sung Connie K. N. Chang Min-Li and Riley Chung Janelle Hu Bill Ho (Duke Printer Center) Leo Y. Lee Astrid L. Szeto Emily P. Chang Susanna Chung Jean-Han Hu James C. Ho Robert W. Lim Tai Living Trust (Diane Tai) Ming Hong and Yeh Chang Tony C. Chung Joseph Hu a permanent presence. Jimmy Ho David Liu Claire Tan Paul Chang Bernard Collins Cecilia Huang Elaine Hoo David Lu Winnie Tang Sam H. and Susie H. Chang Marc and Doris Ling Cohan Larke Nahme Huang Kathy Hsiang Pang L. and Hope Man Austin P. and Mary F. Tao Ted Chang Tim J. and Libby Benson Mei Sien and Yen Yu Huang Peter and Vivien Hsueh We are building a promising future for the APA community by nurturing Alex and Lillian Mark Robert and Sylvia Ting Theresa Chang Cummings Misa Huang and Sun Yi James and Cynthia Hu Virginia and John Ng Peter To Ti-Hua Chang Marie and Savino D’Agostino Huang the next generations of leaders. Let’s continue to build on the purpose for Philippine Chinese American Joseph C. and Nancy W. Armand Chao Catherine C. Damoan Selina Huang Huang Evelyn and Lucky Tom Medical Association Edith Chao Janella Del Mundo Vikien J. Huang Jacqueline Huey George C. Tong the FUTURE LEADERS in our community. We ask you to remember the Sik Woo Ting Jason Chao Lynne Delveaux Yao Wen Huang Merrie L. Huey William and Ann Tong Carlos H. and Maple Tiu Ping and Amy Chao Linda Deng Helen Y. H. Hui Una Tsou Hunter Teresa Ning and Benjamin building in future donations. All donations are tax-deductible. Peter To Tsang Yung-An and Jean Chao Stephen Deng Sai-Kit Hui Tim and Winny Hurr Ada S.Y. Tom Christopher Tuey Hedgehog Cap Patricia Din T.K. Hung Alice G. Jones G.K. and Raymond Tong Jackie and William Tung Armand Chau Michelle DiTondo Nancy and Paul Hwang For giving and donation opportunities please contact Victoria J. Rumsey, Family (Theodore and Cindy Mary Jung and Adrian Alice Chen Mabelle Dong Sacharski Edward and Ping Wan Roland Hwang Tong) Anna E. Chen Roger S. Dong Director of Development, at the National Office at 202.223.5500 Polly Kam Christopher Wang Henry Hwong Chris Wang Andrew Chen Joyce and Danny Dow Jeffrey Y. Kao Julie and Keith Wang Hyepin Im Kung–Lee Wang Bill Chen Kunxian Jing and Ying Du or [email protected]. Michele Kee Yunshen and Theresa Wang Tiffany Ino Astria Wong Chia Chen Theodora H. Du Helen O. Kho Michael and Pearl Wei Miranda Jaffe Raymond L. Wong Chih Ping and Virginia Chen Arthur and Millie Eng Robert and Nelly Koetzner Linda Mar Weidman Thomas Jao Fang Chen Betty Eng Community Supporter Peter Koo Richard and Donna Wen Martin Jer Frederick Chen Ida Wong Eng ($1,000-4,999) Robert W. and Shirley Koo Wendy and Ken Wilber Charles Jim APIASF Herbert K. Chen Kee Juen and Jean Gee Eng June Kwan Robert and Katherine Wone Tom Johnson Jason and Carol Bobadilla Jean C. H. and Robert Chen Kenneth and Paula Eng Kwok Hsu Fund (Wei-Tai Calvin and Susan Wong Daniel Jones Dennis H. and Teresa Chao Kwok and Violet Hsu) Henry and Constance Wong Ken Wen Sherng Chen Milton and Victoria Eng Genevieve F. Jules Margaret L. Chan C.F. and Florence Kwok Lin and Ella Wong Selena Chen Patrick Eng Frank and Jeanette Kam Mark and Elizabeth Chan Frank and Ancilla Kwok Foundation, Inc. (Vera H. Fengchi Wu and Shao Lin Rose Eng Elaine Kam Helen and Canyon Chan Wong) Chen Stanley Eng 44 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 45 Anthony Kan Barbara Leung Yookyee and Doris Moy Kathleen To Phillip and Malay Sarivong Community Leader Phyllis E and Alex A. Kane Cho King Leung George Mui Darryl Tom Wu ($5,000 - 9,999) Franklin M. and Clarissa Lam Leung Roger Wong Mulley Ging and Anna Tom Raymond Wu East Bay Become an OCA Member Today! A. Kang Linus and Judy Leung Frances and David Namkoong William and Ann Tong Roy S. Wu Greater Seattle Linda Kao Paul and Wendy Leung Virginia Nelson Andrew Toy Yu-Yee Wu Las Vegas Founded in 1973, OCA is a national organization dedicated to Maeching Li Kao Tony N. Leung Francis K.T. Ng Mark Tou Hefeng Tian and Feng (Kelly) Lehigh Valley Jessica Kawamura Wah Leung John and Virginia Ng Ban Tran Xu New England advancing the social, political, and economic well‐being of Asian Michele L. Kee Edward W. Lew Johnny Ng Vana Tran James Yan Pittsburgh Christie Kennett B. and Teri Li Max S. Ng Amy Tsai AlanYang San Francisco Bay Pacific Americans. Jenny Kho Hui Dawn Li Patrick and May Ng Chen Tsai Chung S. and Sue Pai Yang South Florida Kathy Khommarath Thomas H. and Agnes Li Christina Nguyen Frank and Julie Tsai David and Ruei Wen Yang George and Dora Yang Community Supporter Nikun Khoongumjorn John Liang Duy Nguyen John and Alice Tsai ($1,000 - 4,999) We encourage you to join the OCA chapter nearest you. If there are Jennifer Kim C.S. Liao Dr. Thang Dinh Nguyen Stan Tsai Sue Pai Yang Colorado Nora Y. Kim Chung Kuo and Ming Djan Nancy Nguyen Stephen and Iris Tsai Zong-Yee Wilson Yang Central Illinois no chapters in your area, you are welcome to join as an OCA Member‐at‐Large. You can also join online Wai Kong King Liao Sophie Nicholson Irene and John H. Tsao Carlton Yearwood Colorado Jan and Joe Kish Sutek and Haiyee Lie Clyde Nishimura Linda and Anthony Tse Al Yee Detroit at www.ocanational.org! Miranda Ko Ian Lim K. Patrick Okura Judy Y. Tseng Bark Lee Yee East Tennessee Tong Chui Koh Ray and Mable Lim George M. Ong Pauline Woo Tsui Bill and Carolyn Yee Greater Cleveland Murray Kong Wendy Lim Elizabeth OuYang Lawrence Tzou Carl Yee Greater Los Angeles Rene Tang Kong Eric Y. Lin Harding Pan Larry H. Uno Clifford C. Yee Greater Philadelphia OCA Membership Application Form (all fields are required) Herching Ku David T. Lin Lili Pao William Uy Henry J. Yee Greater Phoenix James and Annie Kun Howard Lin S. Paul and Juliet Mao Pao Magan Vashisht Joseph and Fong Yee Northern Virginia Mou Liang Kung James G. Lin Sophia S. Pao Linda Ventriglia Ju Ann Yee Pittsburgh First Name: ______Last Name: ______June Kwan Jeff and Sandra Lin Nick and Von Pappas Lien Vu Kenneth C. Yee Rho Psi, Eta Chapter Thomas and Amy Kwei Jenny and Arthur Lin Donna Pascua Chiaan and Lily Wan Melinda Yee San Mateo Chapter Edwing and Beulah Kwoh Ming-Jyh Lin Monica Peng Cindy-Loo Wang Yu Sing Yee St. Louis Address: ______Bill Kwong T.Y. Lin Stephen Peng David and Lydia Wang Alice Yang and Jack Yeh Wisconsin Cheung Hing Kwong Vian Lin Eleanor and Alton Phillips Helen and Xian Wang James and Regina Yen City, State, Zip: ______Ben Lai Vida Chan Lin Wilson Poe Hai Po Wang Mae Yih Community Friend May Lai Douglas Ling Cathy and Cheng Zong Yin (Up to $999) Alfred and Lin Poy George and Nora Wang IW Group, Inc. Eling Lam Elsie Ling David L. Yin Claire Pruet James Wang NAPAW Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______Cell: ______Philip H. Lam Sherwin W. and Linda Liou Lili Qi James and Joanne Wang Helen Yin Robert K. Yin Chinese Community Timothy Lambert Andy and Carol Liu Mary Quan Jeannette Wang Benevolent Alliance Sui Chun and Alice C.H. Ying Calvin and Helen Lang Eva and Roger Liu Irma Rodriguez Kung Yeh Wang Lee Association Email: ______Chun and Joanne Yip Chuen-Yen Lau Frank and Heidi Liu Rene Rodriguez Stanley and Catherine Wang Lee’s Chen Kai Association Louis and Sophia Lau Jason Liu Art Ruiz Ting Wang Chun Keung Yip Alma Mater (optional): ______Mamie Lau Victor Liu Kimi Yen Rumsey Tony Wang George and Marion Yip Peter and Lisa Lau Wan Cheng and Emily Liu Victoria J. Rumsey Martha Watanabe Philip Yip We would like to thank Ken and Karen Lau Sew Y. Liyu Jean Li Rogers Rosemary Watts Kai Yong all our Corporate and Birthday (optional): ______William and Carol Lau David K. Lo Thanitha Yongvanichjit Foundation Partners Guo Rui and Betty Chan Thomas C. Welch for their generous Willie Lau Eddie Lo Amy Sangiolo Damon Wei Adeline Yoong Jun Fah and Nancy Yoong contributions and Weber S. Lauh Frank and Grace Lo Caryn and Paul Schmidt James and Katy Wei support. Sam Law Ernest Chu and Cecilia Wei Lo Siew Ling Seah Michael and Pearl Wei Howard B. Young Asian American Justice Phong Le (in memory of Esther Chu) Fernando A. Serpa Victor and Sylvia Wei John L. Young Center (AAJC) Spouse/Partner Name: ______Audrey Lee Gerald Lo, M.D. Noel S. Seow Jean W. Wilson John Young Allstate Brenda Lee Mary and Fred Lo Bessie H.M. Shao Sandy and Martin Woltman John L. and Diana Young American Honda Email: ______Chester and Diana Lee Theresa Lo Kent and Anita Shao Women’s Club of Dumont Kan and Lih Young Anheuser-Busch Christopher Lee Theresa and Chu Shek Lo K.S. and A.H. Shao Aimee and Bill Won Lorna Young Asian and Pacific Islander Doug Lee Wendy Loh Kameelah Shareef Albert Wong Vincent and Grace Young American Health Forum OCA Membership Dues Categories: Frank Lee Lenny and Ngan Chung Loo Anne and Bob Shaw Alysona and Wyman K. Wong Vincent and Joanne Young (APIAHF) Gary Chung-Yi Lee Cindy Loo-Wang Kuei-Mei and Henry Shih Astria Wong Susie Yuen AT&T Grace Lee Bette Bao and Winston Lord Lillian and June Sang Siak Andy and Olive Wong Allen Yu AXA Foundation Henry J. Lee Juanita T. Lott Charles Sie Angus Wong Arthur Yu Bank of America ˆ $10 Youth/Student: Up to full‐time undergraduate Hoover Lee Sophie Lou Julia Wai-Yin So Be Gin and Gordon Zen Wong Kai Tung Yu Booz Allen Hamilton James and Helen B. Lee Stan Lou Mirchell and Annie Song Cindy L. Wong Helen Yu Brinker International ˆ $20 Senior Citizen: 65 years and older James Weifu Lee Sen M. Louie Colleen M. Sousa Cynthia and Ruth Wong Leepo and Victor Yu Caesar’s Entertainment ˆ 2 years = $30 ˆ 5 years = $60 Jennifer Lee Susan Lu Allison Stock and Patrick Dennis R.Wong Liping He and Young Yu Coca Cola Company Joanna and Peter Lee Yao Lee and Ellen Yu Bordnick Francis P. Wong K. Peter Yu Comcast and the Comcast Foundation ˆ $40 Individual Linda and Christopher Lee Y. K. Bill and Lillian K. Lui Jy-Hong and Ching-hua Su Helena Wong Norma Yueh Ford Motor Company Leo Y.W. and Carmen Y.N. Lee Kevin and Linda Luke Argus Sun Howard Wong Bai Yuen ˆ 2 years = $70 ˆ 5 years = $140 General Motors May Yau and Let Mon Lee Stanton Lum Rona C. and Peter K. Sun Janlee Wong and Mariko Stanford Yuen Mary and Fred Lee Eileen (Lai Wang) Lundquist Tan Tan Sun Yamada John Yun The Goodyear Tire & Rubber ˆ $50 Family: 2 adults + 2 children under 18 Company Margaret and Christopher Lee Andy Luong Levin Sy Jenny Wong Margaret C. Yung Kellogg Foundation Mark and Mei Lan Lee Janice Ma Joseph and Quinnette Sze Margaret W. Wong Jixiong “Jay” Zhu ˆ 2 years = $90 ˆ 5 years = $180 Kraft Foods Nicole T. Lee Jason Ma T.L. International Michael Wong McDonald’s ˆ $1000 Individual Lifetime Peter B. Lee Quang Ma Corporation Robert and Jane Wong Victoria Ma Anthony M. Tai Thank you to the National Education Romana S. Lee Ruth Wong following OCA Association ˆ $1500 Family Lifetime: (2 adults + 2 children who age out after 18) Donald L. and Mieko Mah C.T. and Lila Taam Rose E. Lee Samuel and Mercedes Wong Chapters Nordstrom Lily Mak Choy Taam Sam Lee Samuel M. Wong Shell Oil Ting Hei Mak Henry Tam Community Mover Shee Hing Lee Susan Chong and Calvin Y.H. Sodexo Ty Mak Thomas Tam Wong ($25,000 - 99,999) ____ I would like to join an OCA chapter in my area. Tak and Melinda Lee Georgia Southern California Edison Wing Mar Thong Tarm Tai C. and Sau Ling Wong Theresa and Siu-Leung Lee Greater Chicago Southwest Airlines Robert and Wendy May Chung Jen and Lorraine Tan Tai C. and Linda Wong Please send my contact information to this local chapter: ______Thomas H.C. and Nina Lee Hawaii Starwood Hotels Keith McAllister Claire Tan Violet and James Wong Thomas J. Lee Greater Houston State Farm ____ I am interested in starting an OCA chapter in my area. Please send me more information. Carolyn McGlown Diane M. Tan Walter and Anna Wong Tong Chan Lee Long Island The Boeing Company David R. McKnight Gregory and Connie Tan Darrel Woo Wenching Lee New Jersey TJX Companies Rika McNally Xue-Yi Tan Edward K.Woo Vincent Lee San Mateo County United Commercial Bank Freddie Mendoza George Tang Gene and Janis Woo Dave Len Westchester/Hudson Valley UPS Please make your check payable to OCA and return this form to: Richard A. and Nancy Jason and Nancy Tang Warren Woo David Lai Len USPS Millstein Sherman Shick-Jue Tang Jessie Wood Community Builder Frances L. Len Verizon Humg Yu Hsiao and Rebecca Matthew Y. Mo Winnie Tang Benjamin and Teresa Lee Wu ($10,000 - 24,999) Stella and William Mo Columbus Walmart and the Walmart OCA National Center C. Leng Ping Tcheng Chin Chao Wu Foundation Michael Moon Dallas/Fort Worth Bow F. and Shuk Ying Leong Jean and Richard Tekin Chyan Wu Waste Management Shalene Monahan Eastern Virginia Attn: Membership James and Janet Leong Chung Wei Teng Frank Wu Wells Fargo Terri F. Morse Fairfield County th Karen Nu Leong Daniel and Stephanie Teo Lynne Chiao and George Yum! Brands 1322 18 Street NW tel (202) 223‐5500 email [email protected] Kevin W. Leong Winnie Y. Mou Dorothy C. Thom C. Wu Greater Seattle Nia and Fook Y. Leong Patrick and Win A. Moy Dorothy L. Thoung Irene Wu Greater Washington, DC Washington, DC 20036 fax (202) 296‐0540 web www.ocanational.org Sing Leong Perry M. Moy Ling Thumin Jacqueline Wu Greater Sacramento Patrick Leung Serena Moy Patrick L. Ting John T. and Amy M. Wu New York 46 • IMAGE • Summer 2011 IMAGE • Summer 2011 • 47 48 • IMAGE • Summer 2011