Help nominate & encourage candidates for 2010 Civic Leadership Program

Assemblymember Joe Coto Cordially Invites You to a Community Information Reception Introducing De Anza College’s 5th Annual CIVIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.

Please join community organization leaders and potential participants to learn about this unique Community Civic Leadership Program. Acclaimed by Mercury News in the front page article “Two Cultures, One Goal: Leadership” (July 17, 2006), this leadership program is designed for seasoned and emerging civic leaders to hear from inspiring speakers and experts, dialog about community development, and expand network of support.

CONGRATS to KAYA-DC’s Naomi Tacuyan Underwood & Jian Iza Custodio Zapata, Honored as 100 Most Influential Filipina Women 2009

On Friday, October 30, the Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) honored Naomi Tacuyan Underwood, Deputy Director of Asian Pacific Islander American Vote, and Jian Iza Custodio Zapata, Aide with the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, as two of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the United States.

Mona Pasquil to Serve as Acting Lieutenant Governor of California

Filipina-American, Mona Pasquil, will serve in an acting capacity as lieutenant governor of the State of California until the governor’s appointee is confirmed.  The previous California Lt. Gov John Garamendi beat out Republican David Harmer 53 to 43 for California’s 10th Congressional District.  Garamendi replaces the seat of former Rep. Ellen Tauscher, who has been appointed to the State Department.

Veterans Day and Recording Their Histories

This week we celebrated Veterans Day. KAYA recognizes and thanks all the men and women who have protected our freedom and rights as Americans. Filipino Americans have made lasting contributions to America’s wartime efforts. The Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress recently hosted a special all-day program showcasing the contributions of the Asian Pacific American community during World War II, entitled Unsung Heroes: Asian Pacific American Heroism During World War II.

Filipino American History Month Recognized by U.S. House Resolution

On Monday, November 2, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution honoring Filipino American History Month.  Congressman Bob Filner (D-CA-52) introduced House Resolution 780, “Recognizing Filipino American History Month in October.”

Join the Discussion on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, November 18

On Sept.17, Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) pledged to introduce comprehensive immigration reform legislation this year. Less than a month later he announced the bill’s principles in front of thousands who came to Washington , D.C.

Now YOU, your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and others will have the opportunity to hear directly from Congressman Gutierrez about the bill and his legislative strategy via a virtual national townhall on Nov. 18 (5 p.m. PST/6 p.m. MDT/7 p.m. CDT/8 p.m. EST).

KAYA Discount to River, River by Merlinda Bobis

Take advantage of a special discount to River, River by Melinda Bobis.

KAYA members will pay only $12 for tickets (normally $14-20) when they enter the discount code, “KAYA” at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/79728

 

River, River by Merlinda Bobis
8pm, Fri Nov 13
6pm, Sun Nov 15
Admission: $16-20 @ the door, $14 Advance, $ 12 Student/Senior
Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/79728

Award-Winning Filipina-Australian writer and performance artist Merlinda Bobis performs her latest dramatic work, “River, River”, based on her 1994 acclaimed short story, “Fish-Hair Woman,” a story of magical realism, terror, and sadness, as part of her 2009 world tour.

HONORING FILIPINO AMERICAN VETERANS & THEIR STORIES

HONORING FILIPINO AMERICAN VETERANS & THEIR STORIES

Veterans  Day is November 11, and Kaya recognizes and thanks all the men and women who have protected our freedom and rights as Americans. Filipino Americans have made lasting contributions to America’s wartime efforts. The Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress recently hosted a special all-day program showcasing the contributions of the Asian Pacific American community during World War II, entitled Unsung Heroes: Asian Pacific American Heroism During World War II.

Remarks of Mr. Lynch on H.Res. 780

Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I am proud to present H. Res. 780 for consideration. This resolution recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month.

Events in DC/VA for week of November 1

Tuesday, November 3 from 6:00am-7:00pm
AAA Fund Canvass shifts at 9:00am & 3:00pm
Election Day
Field Office – 2946 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite O
(Short Taxi Ride from Vienna Metro – Orange line)
This is the  one and only day that all of our hard work will be put to the ultimate test.  Help ensure that everyone who has promised to support Mark actually goes to the poll and casts their ballot for Mark.  We need people to knock on doors and make phone calls all day that day to make sure we haven’t missed a single voter.  Sign up to volunteer at www.MarkKeam.com or call Dave to let him know what times you are available on November 3.  We need people from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. so please give us an hour or more.
Contact- alvina.yeh@gmail.com with AAA Fund-YP or dave@markkeam.com
http://www.markkeam.com

Wednesday, November 4 at 1:00pm
Resume & Cover Letter Review Meeting
Host- Generation Obama-Washington, DC
Media and Public Affairs Building, Room 307 – 805 21st St NW
Unemployed or just looking for a better job? The Generation Obama-Washington, DC Career Networking Development group is here to help!  PoliticsUnder30.org will be hosting us for a free Resume and Cover Letter review meeting at The George Washington University on Wednesday, November 4th at 1 pm. Mag Gottlieb, Director of Career Services at GWU, will talk about editing your resume to get a job in politics, and what campaigns, The Hill, and other people in DC look for in a cover letter.