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Our Diversity: Tales from Stockton’s Chinatown sought Article provided for reprint By Almendra Carpizo A Stockton Record Staff Writer Posted Aug. 20, 2016 at 3:30 PM STOCKTON — A young Janwyn Funamura didn’t have much interest in her roots growing up, but now as an adult she’s helping dig up information about her family and that of others to preserve the history of the Chinese community in Stockton. The Chinese Benevolent Association and the San Joaquin County Historical Museum are collaborating to collect first and secondhand stories of residents who lived in Stockton’s once-vibrant Chinatown, which was decimated by construction of the Crosstown Freeway. The plan is to amass stories and objects to create the exhibit “Tales

of Stockton Chinatown” which is scheduled to open on or about Jan. 28, at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum in Lodi. Once the exhibit ends, the panels will be given to the Chinese Benevolent Association to start a museum. Julie Blood, the museum’s collections and exhibits manager, said the two organizations have been talking about creating an exhibition for about a year and have since been researching the inﬂuence and roots of the Chinese community. A lot of history has been collected, especially from author Sylvia Sun Munnick who has written books about Chinese communities in Stockton, Blood and Funamura said. However, the museum and association want firsthand information from families, especially those who opened businesses, to

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Janwyn Funamura’s father, Stanley Hing Loy, at left, and his older brother, Francis Bing Loy, are shown in this photo taken in 1925 in their father’s store. Chew Ying Chong’s Meat Market and Grocery Store stood at 116 East Washington St., Stockton. COURTESY

have a full picture. The exhibit will also focus on where the Chinese came from and family associations in Stockton, Blood said. The Chinese Benevolent Association

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Our Diversity: Tales from Stockton’s Chinatown sought on Monday at the museum at 11793 North Micke Grove Road to share anecdotes, photos or objects to be recorded and preserved for years to come. The generation that was raised during those times is in their 90s and people are passing away without sharing their stories, Funamura said. “We know there’s a lot (of material) in homes,” she said. Funamura, a trustee and board

member of the museum and Chinese Benevolent Association, respectively, has learned a lot about her family’s history through the research process, including finding out her aunt, Erma Lee, was the first female poultry inspector in the state. “Those are the kind of things that have been dug up,” she said. Because the parents of Funamura have both died — her father in 1973 and her mother in 1992 — she can no

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longer ask them questions. “This is the way I get to know my parents better,” she said. On Monday, people who wish to contribute will sit down with a videographer to share their experiences about life in Stockton during their early years, and several stations will also be set up so photographs can be scanned and items collected. Blood said the last exhibition about the Chinese community was on display in 1981 and focused on the Gold Rush era. This effort is also the first phase at getting more ethnic groups involved and connected with the museum, she

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By: Kailen Pascual & Alejandra Salgado The citizens of the United States are given the important civic opportunity of voting for their future leaders. Historically, young people have had the lowest levels of electoral participation. There has only been an increase in recent years towards greater civic engagement of young people. One question you may have is, how important are your votes? Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Vote 20% of the American population are young voters, which makes them a strong political force.

example, Senator Al Franken from Minnesota won with only 312 more votes than his competitor. The youth have the power to sway an election. Why do you think candidates work so hard to get the vote of the young people? It’s because it could inﬂuence the outcome of the election. It is important that young people vote for candidates who will represent their needs. They are the most diverse group of voters. And because of this diversity, the candidates usually work to cater to the needs of different groups. The 18-24 age group includes:

Voters in the national elections must be of proper age and a citizen of the United States. Rates of voting and registration are known to be significantly higher in presidential elections than the congressional elections. Since 1964, the 18-24 age group of voters had the lowest rates. From 1964-2012, voting rates have dropped from 50.9 percent to 38.0 percent.

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said. It’s important for people to come share on Monday, Funamura said. Or like the dilapidated dragon mosaics planted in the pedestrian mall in downtown Stockton, Chinatown will be forgotten. Said Blood: “Without people showing up, we don’t have a story to tell.” To RSVP for Monday’s event, call Janwyn Funamura at (209) 931-6121 or emailjanwyn.funamura@gmail. com. Walk-ins are also welcome. — Contact reporter Almendra Carpizo at (209) 546-8264 or acarpizo@recordnet.com. Follow her on Twitter @AlmendraCarpizo.

gives a sense of belonging. With these distractions, we fail to be aware of the issues that matter – civic engagement. Did you know every time the senate discusses certain bills we have live access on T.V. to see which ones they pass as law. We have access to information that can help us decide which bill to vote for in our ballots. For example, if there is a bill out there that could help out college students to pay less for college wouldn’t you want to know about it and know how you could vote for it? Being in the know with politics is important. Knowledge is power. It’s Your Right! It is your right as an American citizen to vote. It is an important right. We’re lucky to have a democratic political institution and we should take advantage. In some countries they are denied the right to vote, which denies them the right to shape their

government. Countries like Syria, Congo, and Cuba aren’t allowed the same voting rights as we do. We have the power to choose the right person to run the city, state or country. Our Founding Fathers helped shape this important right and it would be an insult to forgo our voting right. Voicing Your Opinion Voicing your opinion will make your voice be heard. By voting, you are making a stand. You are showing that you care who ‘s in charge of the oval oﬃce in the White House. You are telling the government what you do and don’t want for the future of America. Voting demonstrates your good faith attempt to get the political outcome you desire, and gives you every right to complain if things don’t go your way on a key ballot measure. If you don’t vote – shut it!

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BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH CULTURAL AWARENESS, SENSITIVITY, AND DIVERSITY Our nation has been known for its vast integration of cultures and communities. For decades our country has been referred Jim T. Chong to as the “Melting Pot” of the world that refers to the assimilation of immigrants to the United States. As we look at our rich history as a nation, we have prided ourselves on freedom and equal opportunity regardless of race, color, or religion. As we become more focused on issues like cultural diversity, it becomes equally important to understand other key concepts such as cultural sensitivity and awareness. Good communication and expression are key elements in building and fostering positive relationships and building bridges rather than walls. The first and foremost question the majority may have is, ‘why do I need/ why should I take the time from my busy life to understand these concepts?’ As explained more below, in this society that is becoming more and more culturally diverse, the benefits of such understanding far outweigh the minimal time it would take to understand. Being culturally aware/sensitive can lead to better personal relationships with culturally diverse friends and neighbors, increased business with diverse clientele and better working relationships with diverse colleagues. In other words, it could help you or your organization avoid being perceived negatively and the adverse consequences that may result such as reduced productivity and severed relationships. There really is no downside to being culturally aware/sensitive. Cultural diversity is simply defined as difference from the majority. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016

Cultural awareness is being aware of the differences in the values, beliefs, and perceptions, while cultural sensitivity (acceptance) refers to the acknowledgement of differences in cultures without a judgement of the differences being either positive or negative. How can the understanding of and implications behind these terms help us in life and business?

To create a bridge and connection with someone when you are with them, what is always appreciated universally are sincere interests and specific open-ended questions about someone’s background. A statement like “This picture on the wall is very beautiful and interesting” or questions like “Can you tell me about _________________ or “What was it like being a first generation __________ coming to America?”

Consider when you walk into a room of a Filipino family and was offered something to eat but you’re not hungry…what should you do? Some people may not even think twice about politely declining the offer, not realizing that the gesture is a symbol of appreciation of you coming into their home and where they also take pride in what they have prepared or offered. A simple acceptance and a few bites of something put before you can actually make a big difference in how the connection with you will be.

Being prepared with some simple questions or tools to engage in meaningful discussion can really set the tone and a good first impression…a large part of this is having a healthy perspective about cultural diversity, being culturally aware, and exhibiting cultural sensitivity. This avoids creating that awkward surprised feeling that could be easily misinterpreted. The unfortunate thing is someone that is offended and/ or uncomfortable will, in most cases, not tell you.

Another example is when you are introduced to the wife of a friend, and you extend a gesture to shake their hand not being aware that in some specific religions within the middle eastern cultures, the women are not allowed to be touched in any fashion including even a simple hand shaking gesture. Usually how they are dressed and the positioning of an introduction would make this pretty apparent, but I use this as an extreme example of how a simple action of not being aware and sensitive towards another person’s culture can unknowingly build up invisible walls and create a negative feeling. It could also very well be construed as uncaring and disrespectful to their heritage and beliefs.

There so many things to explore on this topic and we encourage you to further explore on your own. We also have upcoming educational seminars on this topic and we highly encourage you to join us on October 18th at Sacramento Association of Realtor from 9:30 – 12:30. Here is to YOUR SUCCESS in your life and business!

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APIA Capitol Internship day By: Cheryll Lim

Last June 28, 2016, the Interns of the Asia Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) attended the 2016 APIA Internship Day at the State Capitol. This event was meant to educate and inspire the future leaders to get engaged civically. Interns from other groups were also present, namely the Asian Americans for Community Involvement(AACI), Center for Asian Americans United for self Empowerment(CAUSE) Leadership Academy-Los Angeles. The Interns were given a tour of the State Capitol and were given the opportunity to hear from the distinguished members of the Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus about their insights, experiences

and views on civic leadership and active political participation. Present were Senators Carol Liu and Dr. Richard Pan, Assembly members Das Williams, Phil Ting, Evan Low, Young Kim, Ed Chau, to name a few. Each had very encouraging and inspiring words to impart with the young leaders-in-training. To cap the day, the interns participated in a very exciting mock committee hearing on AB1726, Assembly member Rob Bonta’s Accounting for Health & Education in API demographics (AHEAD) Act. And of course, being Asians, lots of pictures were taken before everyone went their separate ways.

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TOUCHING MESSAGE: Mom’s Winchester Home As I write this article my Mom is in Hospice Care embarking on her journey Home. I’m enjoying just being with her while she drifts in and out of consciousness. Yesterday she asked me if I enjoyed our trip to the lake. I answered “Yes mom”. You? She said “Yes. It was windy but still fun”. We go on imaginary trips in the world she is in. Mom has been my best friend for most of my life. She was my teacher, my confidant, my behind the scenes By Jodi King supporter. We quarreled at times, especially when I was a teenager. We laughed, and went to Amway conventions together. We talked about politics and the importance of voting. She told me how her Uncle Kuni Hironaka ensured Asian Americans were included in the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Even when talking about the internment camp, she talked about being grateful for the sports programs organized by Mr. Namba and meeting her best friend Chobie, and getting to know her future husband of 63 years, George Sato. Mom encouraged me and believed in me through all of my ventures. She encouraged me always to use the creativity inside of me. I was thinking of Mom when I staged this home. She loved simplicity and nature. Mom loved the blue waters of the ocean and the white sands of the beach. And trees. Mom was always grateful and even when expressing herself takes every bit of energy and even now what I hear from her most is expressions of gratitude. Gratitude for the family, for the caregivers, for the smell of the strawberry, for Dad being there with her and for the moment. I believe it’s important to feel

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3800 W. Country Club Blvd.  Stockton, CA 95204 5:15 pm Check-in and Social Hour – No Host Bar & VIP Reception 6:15 pm Dinner - Entertainment - Announcements 7:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Betty T. Yee, California State Controller 7:30 pm A Conversation With: Amy Shin, CEO, Health Plan of San Joaquin Elena Mangahas, Division Mgr., EDD, San Joaquin County WorkNet Sondra Roeuny, Asst. VP of Assessment, Training & Technology, University of the Pacific Tina DeZuniga, Entrepreneur/Business Owner, Red Orchids Restaurant

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These Asian-American women leaders in our community discuss their personal contributions towards “breaking through the bamboo ceiling.” Seating is limited; advanced, prepaid tickets only. For additional information: call Leslie Edman at 209-405-2630 Central Valley Asian-American Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 (MORE INFO ON THE BACK)

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Caregiver Appreciation Day INNER SAFARI Caregiver Conference November 12, 2016 Healings in Motion presents the 9th Annual Caregiver Appreciation Day in San Joaquin County to acknowledge the self-less work, sacriﬁces and commitment made by Caregivers. As part of the day’s celebration on November 12, 2016, Healings in Motion, in conjunction with San Joaquin County Human Services Agency’s Department of Aging, presents the INNER SAFAR Caregiver Conference at the Robert Cabral Ag Center, 2101 E. Earhart Avenue, Stockton, CA 95206. Within the overarching theme, INNER SAFARI, A Joyful Day to Relax, Retool and Renew, this event is carried forth through the speakers, vendors and overall décor and ambiance to take you through a journey focused on self-love. The overall intent is to provide a sacred space for Caregivers to learn and experience self-care practices designed to release stress, create balance and enhance health. Caregivers will receive resources to supplement and complement their self-care experience in a fashion that allows immediate application and incorporation into their lives on a regular basis, which makes them

better Caregivers. The environment will support Caregivers connecting with one another to increase social and emotional balance, wholeness and self-love, which are key ingredients for care giving. Event Speakers: Gillian Larson, Energetic Inspirational Speaker who was featured on the CBS Show, Survivor. Mary Dempsey, Co-Founder (with brother)The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing. Jim Dennis, OT. Diet and Nutrition’s Relationship to Illness and Disease. Simple and inexpensive changes can make caregiving easier. Dennis will also incorporate strategies to prevent injury Heather Rogers, The Mind-Science of Peak Performance & Magical Living. This is entertaining and stimulating. Simultaneous Workshops: Carolyn Washington, Legal Services of Northern California, Avoid Medicare/Medicaid Fraud. Avoiding Identity Theft.

Israel Hurtado, Author, Another Way of Thinking. This experiential workshop focuses on movement meditation, manifesting your dreams, mindful yoga and soft meditative drumming. Continental Breakfast and a Signature Luncheon is included.

This year’s honorary Chairs are David Culberson, President and CEO of San Joaquin General Hospital and Kimberly Mullen, Editor-In-Chief & Publisher, HERLIFE Magazine To purchase tickets, go to http:// caregiverappreciation2016.eventbrite. com . For more information, call 209234-2802.

OBON FESTIVAL 2016 Great family fun and cultural offerings at the Japanese Cultural and Food Fesitval this weekend at the Buddhist Church of Stockton. Jam-packed with folks enjoying the array of Japanese food. Sushi, udon, tempura, oysters, Tokyo dogs & manju dessert were part of the menu. Everyone enjoyed the entertainment program - aikido, SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016

ukelele performance, Taiko Drums and more. BINGO was back and the crowd was pleased! A full room dedicated to Ikebana, the Japanese art of ﬂoral arrangement. Dancers of all ages treated visitors to the Bon Odori dancing around the temple courtyard. An Asian twist – kimono clad dancers moving to the sounds of Bruno Mars.

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Stockton’s Chinatown remembered, revered: Generations come together to preserve stories Article provided for reprint By Almendra Carpizo Stockton Record Staff Writer Posted Aug. 22, 2016 at 6:29 PM Updated Aug 22, 2016 at 6:32 PM LODI — Susan Lee can still remember the “earthy” smells that permeated the air around Chinatown. The Chinese stores were always dark, she recalled. And there would be woven baskets full of ingredients — snails, water chestnuts and vegetables. On Monday, the 67-year-old Manteca resident was among about two dozen people who gathered at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum to share their memories of living in what was once Stockton’s Chinatown, a vibrant community decimated by redevelopment. The Chinese Benevolent Association and the San Joaquin County Historical Museum organized Monday’s event as a collaborative attempt to gather stories and objects for the exhibit “Tales of Stockton Chinatown,” which is scheduled to open on or about Jan. 28, at the museum in Lodi. Howard Fong, 88, of Sacramento attended Monday’s event to share the story about his father, Fong King Won, a revered man with a charming personality and the owner of the city’s first poultry shop. Sung Sung Market, which opened in 1940, got its name because there was no refrigeration in those days, Fong explained. In Chinese, “sung sung means fresh fresh.” As a youngster, Fong worked alongside his father going out in the mornings to the farm to catch chickens that would later be sold in the market. Chinatown was once a thriving business community and a place where people could get together, Fong said. People especially enjoyed going to Fook Chong, a soda fountain where customers could play card games. VOLUME 14.NO.5

customers in Chinatown,” she quipped. In those days, Ah Tye said Chinatown was quaint and different from typical American stores. One man opened a store and sold live snails that he would catch in the channel. They were a popular ingredient and sold for 15 cents a pound, she added. As attendees swapped Blanche Chin Ah Tye, 97, smiles as her daughters, Doreen Ah Tye, stories, many lamented right, and Lani Ah Tye Farkas, center, show the wedding dress how businesses and Blanche wore when she married into Stockton’s Ah Tye family in homes were razed to make 1940. They were among nearly two dozen people who gathered way for the Crosstown Monday at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum to share their Freeway. Japantown and memories for the exhibit “Tales of Stockton Chinatown.” Little Manila, which CALIXTRO ROMIAS/THE RECORD were also in the heart of downtown, were Fook Chong, which was on the south also displaced to make way for urban side of Washington Street, was a favorite redevelopment. among many in the Chinese community If it wasn’t for redevelopment, Stockton and remained in operation until would have an old town similar to construction of the Crosstown Freeway. Chinatown, which included Washington Sacramento, Kim said. Acknowledging the site’s history is Street between Hunter and El Dorado important, not just for the sake of streets, was once lined with Chinese documentation, but for people who, like businesses, associations, gambling Lee, are “looking for roots.” halls and restaurants, which many in For two years, Lee has gathered attendance on Monday said provided photographs and objects that can give delicious foods that are scarce in her a glimpse into her family’s life Stockton. growing up in Chinatown since her own Washington Street was home to On time living there was brief. She said she Lock Sam, Canton Low, Marty’s Shoes attended Monday’s event because she and Foo Lung, which were all owned and operated by members of the Chinese wanted to share what she’s discovered and learn more about the community. community. Fong said his children and grandchildren When Frank Kim moved to Stockton in don’t know anything about the city’s 1959, “Chinatown was in its glory,” he Chinatown, but capturing the stories said. “Washington was where it was.” shared Monday will be good for future Blanche Chin Ah Tye, who was born in generations. Salinas and authored the book “Full of If not, Kim said to the group: “In a few Gold,” said she moved to Stockton when years, a student from (University of the she married into the Ah Tye family in Pacific) going down to Chinatown won’t 1940. The Ah Tyes were a family with 15 children who opened a service station know it’s Chinatown.” For more information on the “Tales of and garage in the 1930s. “I think the Ah Tyes were one of the best Stockton Chinatown” exhibition, email

Janwyn Funamura atjanwyn.funamura@ gmail.com. — Contact reporter Almendra Carpizo at (209) 546-8264 or acarpizo@ recordnet.com. Follow her on Twitter @ AlmendraCarpizo

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San Joaquin Chapter of Grand Jury Association is Promoting Greater Diversity on Civil Grand Juries

The San Joaquin Chapter of the California Grand Jury Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the work of civil grand juries in the County. A civil grand jury is a legal body comprised of citizens within the County empowered to investigate the operations and programs of local

public agencies in the County to identify misconduct, or practices which are ineﬃcient or ineffective. Its public written reports present findings of fact discovered during its investigation and recommendations for actions by the local governments. During the past few years the grand

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jury has investigated and reported on issues including but not limited to lack of oversight of child care group homes; questions of unethical activities by members of the Manteca Unified School District Board; lack of government enforcement of forprofit collection companies; failure to address underlying problems within south Stockton; coordination of homeless problems by local governments; unethical actions by Stockton city council members; internal actions that exacerbated the City of Stockton’s financial problems; procedural problems within the County’s Housing Authority; and, a local district board of directors granting itself expensive health care programs at taxpayer expense. In each case the local governing body has to provide a written response to the findings and recommendations. The Chapter has recognized the need of an effective grand jury,

representative of the County’s citizens, to serve in this critical watchdog role. Over the past decade the majority of grand jury members have been Caucasian males over the age of 55. The Chapter, as well as the County Board of Supervisors and the San Joaquin County Superior courts, recognizes the need for a more diverse membership on the civil grand jury to fully review the operations of our local government agencies and investigate charges of misconduct or unethical actions. Asian, African-American, Hispanic and other citizens of other ethnic groups in San Joaquin County are encouraged to learn more about the civil grand jury and give serious consideration to volunteer their time to this important civic role. You can learn more about the grand jury and the San Joaquin Chapter at www. sanjoaquincountycgja.org.

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Asian and Latino Voters By: Mike Madrid GrassrootsLab As California continues to see a rapid rise in the number of Asian and Latino residents the number of voters from these communities is failing to keep pace with either ethnic groups. Latinos and Asians have consistently had lower voter turnout rates than their white and African-American counterparts and the effects of this are showing up in representation and the policies that decision makers pursue. Latinos for example make up the largest ethnic group in California at 39% of the total population but often

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only account for 20% or less of the voters in the state. Asians, now the fastest growing segment of the state’s population account for 15% of the population but only 12% of the state’s voters. While there is a great emphasis on the challenges voters are confronted with in the voting process – everything from bilingual ballots and voting materials, polling locations, mail in ballots are some examples – there is strong evidence that the main barrier to voter participation and civic engagement is simple economics. Our state policy makers must continue to do everything it can to better educate and inform voters about the

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the lowest rung of our economic ladder and as a result, have some of the lowest voting rates among all Californians. Ironically, it is precisely these residents that could most benefit from the government they are increasingly isolates from and see little representation in. Fortunately, there is a solution to this challenge – it is not an overnight simplistic solution but it is very real nonetheless. California must adopt an economic strategy that lifts people out of poverty and creates economic opportunities for its most recent residents. Latino and Asian business leaders have the opportunity to work together, across party and ethnic lines to rectify this situation. Community based organizations from ethnic chambers of commerce to voting rights organizations can bring both the cultural and economic barriers facing our immigrant communities to light and force policy makers to address these challenges. Immigrants have the highest rates of entrepreneurship and yet, we adopt policies that regularly make it more diﬃcult for these business to thrive. In a sad twist of fate, California has created an economic situation where our middle class is shrinking, housing affordability is becoming more and more diﬃcult for Latino and Asian immigrants and job prospects are looking ever bleaker.

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APAPA’s 15th Annual Voters Education & Candidates Forum PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

Asian Resources, Inc. (ARI), California Chinese Engineers Association (CCEA), Capital Table Tennis Association (CTTA), Chinese American Council of Sacramento (CACS), Council on American-Islamic Relations - Sacramento Valley (CAIR-SV), Indian Association of Sacramento (IAS), Invictus Foundation, Latino Journal, My Sister's House, NAACP-Sacramento Branch, OCA Sacramento, Republicans of River City, Russian American Media (RAM), Sacramento County Young Democrats, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SHCC), To’utupu ‘oe ’Otu Felenite Association (TOFA), Women Veterans Alliance of Sacramento

Saturday, September 24, 2016 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm Forum Program; 4:00pm - 5:00pm Mixer

California State University, Sacramento - University Union 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819 Awardees

Keynote Speaker

Evan Low* Assemblymember 2016 Legislator of the Year Award

Fiona Ma, Chairwoman* Board of Equalization 2016 Public Service Award

John Chiang* CA State Treasurer

Master of Ceremonies

Kathy Park*

Special Guests (*Confirmed)

Betty Yee* CA State Controller

Kansen Chu* Assemblymember

David Chiu* Assemblymember

Jim Cooper* Assemblymember

Darrell Steinberg* Elected Mayor 2017, Sacramento

Kevin McCarty* Assemblymember

Phil Serna* Board of Supervisors

DECISION 2016: CLINTON OR TRUMP? Presidential Discussion: Clinton or Trump | Who Will You Be Voting for in November?

Hillary Clinton

Congressmember Ted Lieu* Representing Hillary Clinton

TBA Representing Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Additional Races (*Confirmed)

Ami Bera* Congressmember & Candidate for Congressional District 7

Scott Jones* Candidate for Congressional District 7

Robert Evans* Candidate for Congressional District 6

Doris Matsui Congressmember & Candidate for Congressional District 6

Cathleen Galgiani CA State Senator & Candidate for CA State Senate District 5

Alan Nakanishi* Mayor, Lodi & Candidate for CA State Senate District 5

Bill Dodd* Assemblymember & Candidate for CA State Senate, District 3

Mariko Yamada* Candidate for CA State Senate, District 3

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Until Asian and Latino leaders organize together to address these problems and challenge the status quo – we can continue to expect further and further declines in voter participation from precisely the people that need to be the most involved. VOLUME 14.NO.5

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PROTECT VOTER RIGHTS In this election, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus (ALC) will be in 18 counties across Northern California and the Central Valley protecting voters and working to ensure that elections will be accessible to all -- with an emphasis on ensuring that immigrant voters with limited English skills can cast their ballots without problem. For individuals or organizations interested, ALC has create resources translated into 11 different languages that include content on how to vote, what rights people have, and more. These resources are available for free at: http://www.advancingjustice-alc. org/programs/voting-rights/ In addition, ALC will be monitoring polling places across 18 counties to ensure: that immigrant voters get the language assistance they are guaranteed under law, that no voter is intimidated or harassed, that polling places are accessible to people with disabilities, and so on. They need as many volunteers as possible to be successful. Volunteers, organized in teams of two, will visit five polling places over the course of approximately four hours on Election Day (Nov. 8, 2016). Volunteers will fill out a checklist for each polling place visited and report problems through established procedures. Community volunteers recruited will be paid a $100 stipend for the day.

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If interested, email Mohsin Mirza at mohsinm@advancingjustice-alc.org for more details.

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November 8, 2016 General Election General Election Key Dates and Deadlines Key Dates and Deadlines Description of Event

Deadline

Military and Overseas Voter Vote-By-Mail Ballot (VBM) Delivery Period

September 9* - September 24, 2016

Vote-By-Mail Mailing Period

October 10** - November 1, 2016

Last Day to Register to Vote

October 24, 2016

New Citizen (sworn in after October 24, 2016) Voter Registration Period

October 25 - November 8, 2016

Last Day to Request Vote-By-Mail Ballot

November 1, 2016

Election Day (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

November 8, 2016

Last Day to Receive Vote-By-Mail Ballot Postmarked No Later Than November 8, 2016

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* Date falls on a weekend or state holiday; it does not move forward to the next business day. ** Date falls on a weekend or state holiday; it moves forward to the next business day.

Who is on the ballot for this election? In the November General Election, all voters receive the same ballot, no matter what political party you are registered with (of if you have no party preference). The address where you are registered to vote determines which contests are on you ballot.

Presidential Nominated by Party The candidates nominated by each political part are on the ballot.  You can write-in a candidate for President and Vice President  The parties nominating the candidate are listed with the candidate’s name. A candidate may be nominated by more than one party. 

Local Nonpartisan candidates

California Top-Two Primary Nominated by voters The top two candidates - the ones with the most votes - are on your ballot.  There is no write-in for these offices.  The candidate’s party preference (or “None”) is listed with their name.  Both candidates on the ballot may have the same party preference. 

These offices may appear on your ballot, depending on where you live.  You can write-in a candidate for these offices.  Candidates for nonpartisan offices do not have a part preference listed on the ballot. 

What is on the ballot for this election? State and Local Measures

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