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Ensuring All Californians Have a Voice at the State Capitol

By Senate Republican Leader Patricia Bates

It is an honor to share with you that a few months ago, I stepped into a new role, leader of the California State Senate’s Republican Caucus. It’s a humbling and challenging job, and I thank my colleagues for entrusting me with the opportunity. I am only the second woman in the history of the Senate to serve in the top leadership post of a party caucus – Democrat or Republican.

Republicans do not have a majority in either legislative house, nor do we hold the governor’s office. However, Senate Republicans represent 13 million Californians, and they deserve to be represented fully. It is a challenging political environment in California these days. Partisanship divides us so deeply, and shouting over one another seems to have taken the place of reasoned public discourse. As a legislator I strive to bridge those divides and find solutions with colleagues who represent their districts well. One such legislator is Orange County Senator Janet Nguyen (R-Garden Grove). I am proud to call her my friend and colleague. Senator Nguyen is the only VietnameseAmerican to be elected to the state Senate. Like many immigrants’ stories, Senator Nguyen and her family left their homeland to pursue the American

Pacific Islander Female, You Can Do It! By Dr. Liz Masaniai Lynn

An inspirational motto that I live from South Vietnam. After 10 years by is ‘you can do it.’ I was raised in a of Active duty, I separated from the small village on the island of American military to start a family and earned Samoa along with my 12 my Associates Degree. Four siblings. My father retired years later, I enlisted in the from the U.S. Navy and Air Force Reserves for 15 realistically could not afford years during Operation college funds. Therefore, I Enduring Freedom and knew I was on my own - yet Operation Iraqi Freedom. what an exciting journey! During this time, I earned After high school graduation a Bachelor’s of Science in in American Samoa, I Management and a Master traveled to Hawaii to find of Arts in Organizational a job and save up for an Management. After education. Instead, I joined Dr. Liz Masaniai Lynn retiring from the Air the U.S. Air Force in pursuit Force Reserves, I pursued of a job to fund my education. My first and attained my ultimate dream of a overseas assignment was towards the Doctorate of Education in Educational end of the Viet Nam War in 1975; I Leadership and Management. My was stationed at Clark AB, Philippines dissertation title: Pacific Islander during Operation Baby Lift, huge Women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Yes, evacuation of babies and children ‘you can do it!’ VOLUME 15.NO.4

Dream. Her story of perseverance and determination serves as an inspiration for immigrants and future generations. Senator Nguyen and I have much in common philosophically. We believe a vital role in this current political environment is that of providing balance and protecting Californians from the excesses that one-party supermajority rule can bring. We believe in ensuring there is critical examination of legislation and full transparency in the legislative process. We will work to protect all Californians from ever-increasing new regulations and programs funded by ever-escalating costs, taxes and fees. Our philosophy embraces citizens who want their constitutional freedoms protected, taxpayers who want a more efficient government, and parents who want better schools and safer communities. We do not believe that massive government and bureaucracies

are the best solution to everything. This philosophy can attract broad support in California, and I will do everything I can as the new leader to spread that message to every part of the state. I am very proud of the work my colleagues and I do in the Legislature, and we will continue to build on that legacy. You can be assured that I will continue to do what is best for the Golden State and ensure that all Californians have a voice in their State Capitol. Senate Republican Leader Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) represents the 36th Senate District in the California Legislature, which covers South Orange County, North San Diego County and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

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Aging comes for all of us, but for some managing their own health as well as others can be a daunting task. In addition to Healing Beyond Medicine, KVIE recently released another new healthrelated documentary, ViewFinder: The Boomer’s Guide to Growing Older, focused on the everinsightful new documentary, you’ll increasing challenges of baby discover how some patients are boomers as they grapple with looking to animal interaction, aging, their own health issues, music therapy, tai chi, and jujitsu and often times the well-being of to overcome complicated health their parents and spouses. In The issues including cancer, mental Boomer’s Guide, you’ll explore how and physical illness, and more. the generation is dealing with These alternative forms of therapy seemingly endless physical and mental burdens along with the help children and parents as well resources and organizations as elderly patients take a break designed to help them in the from their medical diagnosis to process. focus on overall well-being and quality of life. They provide an Healing Beyond Medicine and unusual but effective coping The Boomer’s Guide to Growing mechanism for the emotional Older offer a unique chance to turmoil of being confined in the probe health-related current events hospital. and investigate broader issues in

the system. KVIE works to educate and enlighten viewers with engaging stories like the ones presented in these documentaries. Complete episodes of ViewFinder, including Healing Beyond Medicine and The Boomer’s Guide to Growing Older are available to watch for free on KVIE’s website, kvie.org/viewfinder. ViewFinder airs every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on KVIE Channel 6, with a different local documentary each week.

KVIE’s Focus on Health initiative is sponsored by UC Davis Health.

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A Defining Moment for Caregivers at the INNER SAFARI Caregiver Conference “Dear Healings in Motion, We are all blessed by your dedication to see this important conference come to fruition. The program absolutely delivered on its core mission that as Caregivers we all had a golden opportunity to “pause” from the demands and just breathe. You always go above and beyond what is required.” Extremely grateful, P. Gines, Modesto, CA “This year, Healings in Motion will celebrate its 10th Anniversary INNER SAFARI Caregiver Conference and we are planning this year’s special tribute to Caregivers to be the best ever”, says Healings in Motion Founder, Mary Nicholson. A highlight of the day is a special segment featuring Gary Barg, Editor-

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in-Chief of the national magazine, Today’s Caregiver and best-selling author. Gary will bring a team to spotlight his signature event, “Fearless Caregiver” The events provide attendees with hands-on support and training designed to help family caregivers overcome their caregiving challenges. Clay Aiken, Robert Urich, Leeza Gibbons and Della Reese are some of the celebrities who have joined the Fearless Caregiver Conferences. The event will also feature other authors, workshops, the vendor village and the pamper parlor featuring body-workers offering massages and other forms of relaxation and stress reduction. To enjoy this special day. All Caregivers can register at https:// caregiverconference2017.eventbrite. com.

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“What’s Your Story? Why Your Life Matters” What inspires you to go beyond and to take action to help others? I had recently received an inspiring text from a new organization I am working with that read “Jim, thank you so much for having a golden heart…God bless you and thank you for partnering with us and having a passion for our vision to make a difference in the lives of women and families…”. Little signs of appreciation like this can make a big difference to those that receive the encouragement. I know it made my day as at I time I received it, I was having a challenging day. Those little nudges that are prompts for you to do something positive are not just coincidences. “Don’t let your fear of what would happen paralyze you to the point that nothing happens..” #WokStarWokism 112 In life, we all have had victories and learning experiences. I once read that different situations are either blessings or lessons for us to appreciate and learn from. As I grow older, I recognize my own mortality. Passing the 50 year mark, I am humbled by the various situations in life that I really have no control over. Recently, I had a very good friend, Dominic Vessigault, pass away that made me think once again about the importance of making every moment in life count but also not take the time we have here for granted. I am thankful that my friend had lived his life full of meaning and purpose. He VOLUME 15.NO.4

was an incredible human being, a wonderful husband, a great father and grand dad. As an Estate Planner and also a licensed financial professional with Exertus Financial Partners, he was dedicated to helping others get their affairs in order and have a succession plan. Dominic was always a great hearted person to be around that lifted your spirits and represented words like “HONOR”, “INTEGRITY”, “RESPECT”, “JOY” well. In April, he was scheduled to speak about getting things in order at one of monthly workshops I help coordinate and emcee for at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton called the Central Valley Recovery Awareness Preventing Strokes (CV-RAPS) program presented by Healings In Motion (http://www. healingsinmotion.org). However, the week before his presentation, my friend was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with cancer that was fortunately curable. Much to our surprise though, the following week, he would have a massive stroke that would lead to his passing. Recently, I felt honored to have learned so much about him and his accomplishments. I never realized how much he had accomplished as a humanitarian not just locally but internationally. I know his example with serve as a true inspiration to those of us who his life has been able to touch. I share these thoughts to help remind us that we all will leave a legacy behind that people will remember us by. Remember to reflect about the things that are most important in life and to take the time to thank those that have done something to touch your life. Your story makes a difference and can be the catalyst to help inspire others to

not give up and also to do something great. IN SUMMARY…My hope is that you can appreciate those that have paved the way for us to have the opportunities we have today and to never forget where we came from and why we are here. I hope you are able to discover where your passion resides and also to decide what your life will mean to others and the bigger picture. “LIVE with knowledge, LIVE with honor and pride, LIVE with appreciation for those that have paved the way for the opportunities you have today.”

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About the Columnist: Jim T. Chong (The “Wok Star” Legend Maker & Publicist) is a licensed financial professional, a radio show personality on MONEY 1055FM Fri 2pm Serving Greater Sacramento, and a Mega-cultural / Master Emcee as the Wok Star. Jim is also a National and International bestselling/multibook author, professional speaker, and community leader within multiple communities. Direct Line: (925)860-9777 Email: jtc.wokstar@gmail.com.

Grove and Sacramento, the town was an area where many of the Chinese visited and settled as they migrated into the United States. The town consists of approximately 80 local residents and serves as a historical landmark of the journey containing the stories and traditions of the Chinese. http://www.LockeFoundation.org. You can also check out my Facebook at http://www.facebook. com/AWokInLocke. One of the oldest Chinese organizations in Northern California is the Chinese American Council of Sacramento (CACS) which was founded by Frank Fat with the goal of giving the Chinese Community a voice. Originally, the 30 year organization was set up as a 501(c)4 which is now also combined with the recently formed 501(c)3 under the name of CACS Foundation. While the founda- CACS Combined Logo tion focuses on serving The general populous and mission of preserving the Chinese Heritage and traditions, the original organization continues its work in advocacy and helping promote the voice and issues that affect the Asian Pacific Islanders as a whole. Website: http://www.CACSWeb.org

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Increasing Stroke Awareness at the 3rd Annual Brain Health to Beat Stroke 5K Run, Walk or Roll

Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the Central Valley and the #1 cause of long-term disability. Strokes are occurring at a younger age and impacting the workforce and disrupting the lives of the entire family. Young and old residence in San Joaquin county came out to show their concern and participate at the 3rd Annual “Brain Health to Beat Stroke 5K Run, Walk or Roll on Saturday, June 3, 2017. The event was held on a picture-perfect day with a backdrop of McLeod Lake and Weber’s Point. Dignity Health/St. Joseph Medical Center and the San Joaquin General Hospital, both Certified Primary Stroke Centers participated as sponsors. Other sponsors included Genentech, Human Services Agency/ Department of Aging, Nu-You

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Weight Management, East Main Clinic Diabetes Intervention Clinic, DOMUS Management Company, Pine Street Physical & Occupational Therapy and Fleet Feet. The benefactor of this event is Healings in Motion, the leading agency that has been working to increase stroke awareness and stroke care over the last 10 years. The funds raised is to help the agency increase needed staff and continue providing excellent programs for the community at no or minimal cost. Everyone, including businesses and individuals are impacted by stroke in some way. Join us next year at the McLeod Lake Park in Stockton on Saturday, August 11, 2018. You can get an early-bird discount by going to https://beatstroke5K2018. eventbrite.com . Register your team and get an early start! You can also get regular updates on the 5K, the Resource Commons featuring a variety of stroke-related services in the valley and beyond. https://www.facebook.com/ BEATSTROKE5K2018.

For sponsorships or vendor information contact Mary Nicholson at maryn@healingsinmotion.org

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Stockton’s Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Scholarship Luncheon at Peking Restaurant Leslie Edman Executive Director

APA Heritage Month at Red Orchids Restaurant Central Valley Asian-American Chamber of Commerce (CVACC) celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the popular Red Orchids restaurant, located in downtown Stockton, California. Restaurant co-owners Tina DeZuniga and Ann de la Rosa hosted this year’s event, featuring their Filipino buffet cuisine. As many guests and members commented, “I can’t get enough pancit or lumpia!” It’s not surprising, as long-standing chamber member, Red Orchids has become a favorite downtown eatery for the local lunch crowd. Each year at this event, the chamber showcases the diversity of the broad AsianAmerican community with cultural heritage tables. This year’s Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino and Japanese participants, displayed historical photos, cultural artifacts and native costumes – a woven tapestry of our rich Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Long-time chamber member, Elena Mangahas presented a passionate message on the significance of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month before the crowd was treated to instrumental music by David Perry Molina and cultural dance performances by Little Manila Dance Collective and the Tamari’I Mata’rea Polynesian Dance Group. The powerful islander drumbeat was the perfect ending for this year’s event, underscoring our call to action: Strength in Unity.

The Stockton chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League ( JACL) hosted their 2017 Annual Scholarship luncheon at Peking restaurant in Stockton on June 11, 2017. This year’s keynote speaker was Kathy Park, weekend evening anchor for KCRA in Sacramento, California. Ms. Park shared her personal story as an undergraduate at the University of Maryland and her career advances in various markets and positions in television journalism. She emphasized the important role parents play in making education a priority and encouraged the recipients to believe in themselves as they embark on their college pursuits.

Keynote Speaker – Ms. Kathy Park

This year’s scholarship recipients were high school seniors from Tokay High School in Lodi, California, Lincoln, and St. Mary’s High Schools located in Stockton, California, and Tracy High School located in Tracy, California. Chad Shimozaki, from Lincoln received the prestigious Elizabeth Humbargar Scholarship. Elizabeth Humbargar taught Japanese - American students who were interned at the Assembly Center at the Stockton Fairgrounds during World War II. The majority of other awardees have chosen to attend University of the Pacific located in Stockton, California. Photos: Provided by Stockton JACL

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS July 27, 2017 5:15-7:15 pm

Belding Building Mixer , hosted by Huddle Cowork 110 N. San Joaquin St., Downtown Stockton

August 17, 2017 Summer Chamber Diversity Mixer – Albert Lindley House 5:15-7:15 pm Port of Stockton Sept. 28, 2017 5:15 – 7:15 pm

Cast Iron Trading Co. 114 N. San Joaquin St. Downtown Stockton

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SAVE THE DATE – 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Event “Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling” Stockton Golf & Country Club

Ms. Kathy Park, KCRA - evening weekend anchor, Steve Sue – Master of Ceremonies

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The Picture Bride Americans know Norman Mineta as the first Asian American in a presidential cabinet, when he was secretary of commerce under President Bill Clinton, secretary of transportation under George Bush, where he took decisive action after the attacks of 9/11, and as a U.S. Congressman, councilman, and mayor of San Jose. What they may not know is that his roots go through Angel Island, because his mother Kane Norman Mineta (pronounced Kahnei) was a picture bride who was questioned on the island in 1914. During a time of rising anti-Asian sentiment in the United States, U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt and Japan reached the Gentleman’s Agreement in 1907. This informal agreement allowed Japanese American students in San Francisco to attend the same schools as other students and not be required to join Chinese and Korean students in “Oriental Schools,” but also prevented Japanese laborers from coming to the United States, with a few exceptions. Those men who

were already here were allowed to send for their families. Men who were bachelors worked with their families and baishakunin (goKane Mineta betweens) in Japan to arrange for marriages to young women, with the men’s photographs often serving as proxies. These “picture brides,” usually in their late teens or early twenties, would then sail to the United States to marry men they had never met. Often, the men would be considerably older and would not always look like their photographs. Norman Mineta’s mother, born Kane Watanabe, was one of these women. Her testimony at a meeting of a Board of Special Inquiry on Angel Island on January 20, 1914, which is on file at the National Archives and Records Administration office in San Bruno, California, reveals that she was twenty years, five months old when she arrived unaccompanied on the Chiyo Maru from Yokohama. She was on her way to join her husband Kunisaku Mineta in Salinas, California. When asked when, where and how she was married, Kane reported that she

was “married in Japan by photograph in April, 1912.” She presented a copy of the family register to confirm this. and her medical certificate of release from the U.S. Public Health Service. Also in the file was a letter from Yasutaro Numano, acting Consul General of Japan, certifying that Kunisaku was a farmer in Salinas and “he is a man of good character, and has means to support his family.” Her husband then testified that he was age 25 years, 3 months, and a farmer in Salinas. He had a partner on his farm, Clarence Sherwood, an American citizen, and had about $1,700 invested in the business personally, with $500 in the bank and a check for $500 with him. He presented articles of co-partnership between himself and Sherwood, covering 140 acres of land that he had leased (the Alien Land Law of California, passed the year before, forbade aliens from owning land. Since Asians were forbidden by the Naturalization Act of 1790 from becoming naturalized citizens, they could not own land). Kunisaku had been in the U.S. for about seven years. He stated that he had not brought his wife to the U.S. sooner because “I was not prepared to send for her.” When asked what

provisions he had made to receive his wife, he stated, “I have a house for her.” The couple was asked if they were both willing to be married according to the marriage laws of the State of California, and both assented. The chairman of the board, R.E. Peabody, stated, “It is the unanimous opinion of the Board that inasmuch as the applicant seeks admission as the wife of Kunisaku Mineta, an alien resident of the U.S., by reason of a photograph marriage which is not recognized by the laws of California, that she be admitted provided she shall be married according to the laws of California, and shall furnish satisfactory evidence of such marriage to the Commissioner of Immigration at this port; and the applicant is so informed.” That same day, Kane and Kunisaku were issued a marriage license by the deputy county clerk of the County of San Francisco, and they were united in marriage by Zenro Hirota, president of the Japanese Interdenominational Board of Missions. Kane and Kunisaku Mineta would have five children, the youngest of whom was Norman Yoshio Mineta. Kane Mineta passed away at the age of 62 in 1956.

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Jodi and Trixie

Trixee May “Beautiful Butterfly” wasn’t always happy. In fact, she was the most unhappy, miserable dog I ever met. Trixee’s life came cascading downward when her human “Daddy” died suddenly and her “mommy” was in the severe stages of Alzheimer’s. I used to tell the story to Trixee: “Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar named Trixee May. One day, Trixee May turned into a beautiful black butterfly and lived happily ever after.” Trixee would sit and look at me with all the pain of the world in her eyes and a glimmer of hope in her heart. It seems so long ago when Trixee came into our lives. My friend, Inna, who owns California Caregiver’s was checking in on one of her many clients when she found Trixee lying in the closet, despondent, covered in her own feces. Apparently, she was given chocolate candy bars for her meals, and as a result was terribly mal-nourished

and sickly. Trixee’s human mother loved her and did the best she could to care for Trixee, but she couldn’t even care for herself and sometimes, often, she forgot she had a dog. Out of desperation, Inna took Trixee to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), and was distraught because Trixee was going to be put on the “kill” list because of her health and aggressive behavior. Inna begged me to adopt her, so I made arrangements to rescue Trixee. The veterinarian at the Society of SPCA took a liking to Trixie and brought her back to health, and then I was able to officially adopt her. Trixee still seemed sad though, and she never barked. I thought her vocal cords may have been compromised. I know she missed her humans and was wondering what was happening. Our two dogs and cat were tolerant, but not welcoming at first, but after a while they all bonded and Trixee seemed happy! She was barking and enjoying going to the dog park. Too soon, Trixee’s new pals Pompom and Diogi passed away within days from each other and Trixee’s world came crashing down again. She constantly whined and scratched herself until literally, there was no skin left on parts of her body and the bones were exposed and covered in blood. Trixee could barely

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muster up the energy to get up and relieve herself outside. Every hour, I picked her up and gently placed her outside to go potty, then bring her back in. I kept praying for a miracle, and that’s exactly what it would take for Trixee to get better. It seemed hopeless. After many tests, prescriptions, diets and medical appointments, when neither of us could tolerate it any longer, I made the call and said the words I dreaded, “I want to euthanize Trixee May”. All the way to the veterinarian’s she was whining and scratching. My emotions were all over the place and I was still not sure of what to do. That day, a doctor that had not seen Trixee before said she thought she could help her with an aggressive treatment of special baths, strong antibiotics and pain medicine to get her through the night, and then on the path to healing. Trixee returned home and for the first time many weeks, slept soundly, and so did I. The pain meds helped Trixee to feel better; however, her condition didn’t seem to improve, until I changed. What I learned was that I was directly contributing to Trixiee’s condition. Animals sense our stress, and the sadness I felt about the passing of my dogs transferred to Trixee. I was stressed out about her wellbeing, and she felt my stress. I saw her deteriorating body instead of her soul. There is so much more to this than

what I am writing here, due to space, but in essence, when I was able to focus on Trixee’s Spirit instead of her body, I was able to visualize Trixee in perfect health. I imagined us going to the dog park again and her barking at cars again. I had hope, and that gave Trixee hope and a will to live. Gradually, Trixee healed. Today, this very minute Trixee is sitting with me, “supervising” my writing. Her nickname now days is “Sgt. Fluffy” because she is very fluffy and very bossy. She is a princess, and yes, very spoiled. She deserves it. Every animal that comes into our life is here to teach us something. When my mom was in hospice, Trixee came with me to see her and slept in the bed with mom. Mom was delighted to see her. Trixee only saw Mom’s loving Spirit and had no fear of the deteriorating body she was in. She helped me more than anyone to connect with Mom’s Spirit and to focus on her essence instead of the body. Trixee May, Beautiful Butterfly was there with me when Mom took her final breath as a “caterpillar” and was free of her body. She too turned into a “beautiful l butterfly!” And so, life goes on…

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2017 3rd Annual National D.C. Civic Leadership Forum Congressional Seminars, Reception & Office Visits

In Partnership with: APIAHF, CACA, CAOMA, C100, ILF, NAACP, NAPAWF, OCA

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Congressional CLF Seminars | 9:00AM-3:30PM

Breakfast: 9:00AM-9:30AM | Best Practices for Civic Leadership: 9:30AM-11:30AM | Lunch: 11:30AM-12:00PM Immigration, Education & Healthcare: 12:00PM-3:30PM Rayburn House Office Building 2044 | 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC 20515

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Rayburn House Office Building 2045 | 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC 20515

Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Workshops: 9:00AM-5:30PM

Hill Center Abraham Lincoln Hall | 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003

Congressional Office Visits: 9:00AM-5:00PM | Next Steps for CLF: 6:00PM-8:30PM Rayburn House Office Building 2060 | 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC 20515

Invited Guests (*Confirmed) Leadership Award Recipient

Best Practices for CLF Keynote Speaker

Kevin McCarthy US Rep. (CA)

Ro Khanna US Rep. (CA)

Tammy Duckworth US Senator (IL)

Mazie Hirono US Senator (HI)

John Garamendi US Rep. (CA)

Pramila Jayapal US Rep. (WA)

Jerry McNerney US Rep. (CA)

Mike Capuano US Rep. (MA)

John McCain US Senator (AZ)

Ted Lieu US Rep. (CA)

Bobby Scott US Rep. (VA)

Judy Chu US Rep. (CA)

Mitch McConnell US Senator (KY)

Ruben Kihuen US Rep. (NV)

Darren Soto US Rep. (FL)

Next Steps for CLF Keynote Speaker

Welcoming Remarks

Karen Bass US Rep. (CA)

Doug LaMalfa US Rep. (CA)

Eric Swalwell US Rep. (CA)

Ed Royce US Rep. (CA)

Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Mike Honda Former US Rep. (CA)

Grace Meng US Rep. (NY)

Ami Bera US Rep. (CA)

Danny Davis US Rep. (IL)

Jeff Denham US Rep. (CA)

Nancy Pelosi US Rep. (CA)

Lloyd Doggett US Rep. (TX)

Barbara Lee US Rep. (CA)

Sheila Jackson Lee US Rep. (TX)

Suzan DelBene US Rep. (WA)

Doris Matsui US Rep. (CA)

Tom McClintock US Rep. (CA)

Nydia Velázquez US Rep. (NY)

Mimi Walters US Rep. (CA)

Mark Takano US Rep. (CA)

Mike Thompson US Rep. (CA)

Tony Cardenas US Rep. (CA)

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OCA National Convention Welcomes Several Impactful Workshops to their Program 23 June 2017 By Nai Saechao

SACRAMENTO – The OCA National Convention confirms workshops designed to foster the next generations of Asian American Pacific Islander American (AAPI) community’s youth and adult, government, business and corporate leaders through their National and Local program held on August 3rd through 5th at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento, CA. “For the convention, we wanted to bring fresh perspectives on topics that are important to the AAPI community as well as other communities,” said Weiru Wang, OCA National Convention Programs Committee Chair. “Through these programs, we hope to engage high school and college students and the general public in creating a stronger and more cohesive community like the ‘Building Coalitions for Effective Advocacy’ workshop.” Some of the workshops throughout the convention that will have significant impacts on its participants from their program include workshops like “AAPIs and the Legal Community” and “The Immigrant and Refugee Experience – Then, Now and Again” which will touch upon

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some of the current issues conflicting the nation on immigrant policies and fair treatment of people. “Now, it is more important than ever to build a coalition of advocates and form a strong voice for our AAPI community. The theme of the Convention this year is ‘I3: Innovate. Inspire. Ignite.’ We hope our discussions spark innovative ideas, and participants are inspired and empowered to go out and continue to educate, advocate and lead others in the community,” said Ken Lee, Chief Executive Officer of OCA National. Workshops like “Destigmatizing Mental Health.’ “Human Trafficking in the Nation,” and “Centering LGBTQ+ Experiences Within the AAPI Community” will help break down the barriers to understanding and seeking resources for support. Other workshops include “A New Era: AAPI Education in the Next Administration” and “Protecting Civil Rights in the Technological Revolution.” Full registration rates of $288 per person, $350 for corporate and government members, $250 for seniors and $175 for students in high school, college and graduate school include access to

special events, networking mixers, and the gala. Free registration is also available for individuals who want to attend the workshops only. To register or learn more about the 2017 OCA National Convention, explore our convention website at www. ocanationalconvention.org or visit our organization website at www.ocanational.org, follow us on Twitter at https://twitter. com/ocanational or like our Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/OCAnatl. Founded in 1973, OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates is national non-profit, membershipdriven organization based in Washington, D.C. with over 100

chapters and affiliates around the country. Touching hundreds of thousand of AAPIs each year, OCA works with its organizational partners, members, chapters, and supporters to empower the next generation of leaders. Nai Saechao serves as the Vice President of Education on the Sacramento Chapter board of OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates. She can be reached at nai@ ocasacramento.org.

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Embracing the hopes and aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans

Join us at the OCA National Convention. There’s a track for everyone! Asian American Pacific Islanders Women’s Leadership Track

College Track

Money, Money, Money! Negotiating Salaries That You Deserve I Can’t Keep Quiet: Empowering AAPI Womxn Leaders of Tomorrow

B3 Professional Development Track Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Mastering Work-Life Balance (Just LIke) Starting Over: The 411 on Starting a New Career

Chapter Advancement Track Youth Track

Plant Your Pitch What’s Next? Your Future. Finding Your Values Collaborate, Communicate Here I Stand Conversations in Writing

Unpacking Erasure Reclaiming Education: Education Policy for Students Now You’re Talking! Telling an Impactful Story Demystifying the Advocacy Process

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ACC’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) ACC Senior Services is the new project site for the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) in Sacramento County. Nationally, SCSEP is the largest federally-funded program specifically targeting older adults seeking employment and training assistance. SCSEP Participants receive on-thejob training at not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community-based organizations and government agencies. Participants build job skills and selfconfidence, while earning a modest income. “SCSEP is an excellent program. It got me back into training so I can learn new things. I’ve taken a computer class at the Food Bank and will take another. I’m still learning how to do more things on the computer. I’m jobtraining at Wellspring, my title is ‘receptionist’ but I do other things- mail, phones, accept donations. It’s an active place. I have an AA in human services and I hope to get a job at a social services agency.” - SCSEP participant The dual purpose of the SCSEP program is to provide community service while also improving participants’ job skills to enable them to find full or part-time unsubsidized employment. Currently, SCSEP participants job train at host agencies such as ACC, Meals on Wheels by ACC, Goodwill, state agencies, Eskaton Foundation, Sacramento Food Bank and other non-profits and government agencies.

Host Agencies are the heart of the SCSEP program. Agencies must be community-based organizations, government agencies, or non-profit agencies that are able to provide job-training skills and supervision to ACC �� 501c3��30-0610870�� participants. Work training in a realistic job environment will provide ��(916) 393-9026�(916) 393-6392 �� www.accsv.org �� learning and feedback that will help participants be successful in finding ��ACC ��(�)�� Linda Revilla (�)�� employment. If you are interested in becoming a SCSEP participant or becoming a host agency, please call the ACC SCSEP office at (916) 3939026 or scsep@accsv.org VOLUME 15.NO.4

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