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Youth Advisory Board Asia Trend Inc is pleased to introduce the Asia Trend Youth Advisory Board which is comprised of these five passionate individuals with the same mission as follows: 1. To encourage and advocate for Asian American’s active participation and leadership in the local community. 2. To foster and promote pride in Asian cultural heritage and identity among Asian American youth. The focus in the upcoming year will be on civil engagement, mentorship and cultural arts. You can write to them at iloveasiatrend@gmail.com or visit www.asiatrend.org for more information.

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Krystle Nguyen is an Assistant Planning Manager at Florida Hospital Strategic Venture Group. Serving in leadership roles for Florida Hospital’s community initiatives, she coordinates fundraising efforts for local charities and is a committee member for the 2015 Gourmet Soiree. She has served previously as the President of the Vietnamese American Student Association at the University of Central Florida and Director of the Miss Vietnam Florida Pageant for the Vietnamese Community of Central Florida. Krystle’s passion is to inspire others to be their best and her vision is to strengthen the Asian American community to improve the quality of life and opportunities for Asian Americans in Central Florida. She also enjoys spending her free time exploring Orlando and helping her parents manage the family’s restaurant, Saigon Noodle and Grill.

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Ricky Ly, PE is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, currently working as a civil engineer in Orlando, FL. He is the author of the book, the Food Lovers’ Guide to Orlando and the founder of the local Orlando food blog, TastyChomps.com. He currently serves as a City of Orlando Families, Parks, and Recreation Citizens Board member and the National Philanthropy Chair for Pi Delta Psi Fraternity. In the past, he served as a member of the WMFE Community Advisory Board, founder of the Asian Pacific American Coalition at UCF, and as a UCF Student Government Senator. His work has been featured on ABC’s The Chew, WESH 2 Sunrise News, Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Weekly, New York Post, and many other media outlets including Asia Trend Magazine. He enjoys traveling and eating around the world with his wife, May.

Annie Manatad, MBA, is a Special Events and Community Engagement Strategist providing services to nonprofit, public, and private sectors. She is passionate in helping clients to engage positively with the community, especially in connecting with diverse community groups.

Annie’s career experience includes service as a news anchor on Channel 11 News and Virgin Radio in Bangkok, Thailand; community relations and engagement director of Freesource Social Media; and community relations with Toshiba America. She received her Masters in Business Administration in Marketing from Villanova University, and is a graduate of Rollins College where she majored in Communications. Annie is actively involved in the community, serving on the boards of Asian American Heritage Council, Winter Park Historical Association, and Wat Florida Dhammaram. She has also served on the board of Metropolitan Business Association, Orlando Museum of Art, Overture! Young Patrons of the Orlando Philharmonic, and has co-chaired the exhibition opening of Winter Park Historical Association’s, Whistle in the Distance. Being a first generation Asian American, Annie is passionate about encouraging young Asian Americans to take on civic and corporate leadership positions while staying actively involved within their own diverse communities. Annie is from Winter Park, Florida, where you can often find her dining at her parent’s restaurant, Orchid Thai Cuisine. She is an avid traveler, art enthusiast, and is a certified yoga instructor.

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Robert Chen

Robert Chen is a general manager of American Prosperity Line Service Inc. He was born in Taiwan and moved to Florida since 1989. In 2004, he received his B.S from University of South Florida. After graduation, he has been actively servicing the Tampa Bay Chinese/Taiwanese/Asian community. In 2010 ~ 2012 he was elected to be the President of TCCTF - Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay Florida. In 2012, he was appointment as coordinator for Republic of China, Taiwan, Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission. In 2014 he was appointment as a member for Far East Asian for Hillsborough County Diversity Advisory Council. And in summer of 2014, he was elected to be President of SACA – Suncoast Association of Chinese American. He has a love and passion to serve the Asian Community in Tampa Bay area. He is married to Monica Chang. He is also a father of one daughter, Anna Chang.

Cesar Abueg

Cesar Abueg currently works for Triad Retail Media, a global company that operates online media programs for leading retail e-commerce websites such as eBay, Walmart, CVS, Sam’s Club, and Toys“R”Us, as their User Experience Strategist. Born in the Philippines, Cesar moved to San Francisco in 1979. At seven years of age, his family migrated back to the motherland. He later returned to the

Michael Cho

Michael Cho is a proud alumni of the University of Central Florida. Michael was born in South Florida, and raised in Quito, Ecuador. He returned to the United States during his middle school years and finished his elementary and secondary education in South Florida. He attended the University of Central Florida and received a Bachelors Degree in Finance. During his undergraduate career, he played a huge role in paving the way for Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) at UCF. Michael was a founding member of both Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the Chinese American Student Organization (CASA), and later served on the Executive Boards of both organizations. Aiming to further advocate for and promote leadership within the APIA community at UCF, Michael was involved as a mentor in the first APAC Level-Up Conference. In addition, Michael co-founded UCF’s annual CASA/KSA Block Party, one of the largest APIA events hosted at UCF. Michael is also founder of Impress Ink, a local apparel company which is currently in its 6th year of operation. U.S. in 1991. His experiences in the Philippines instilled in him a love for country. Abated by years of assimilation in the US, it reemerged after the sudden passing of his mother, back in 2005. A catalyst that reminded him of the struggles, desperation, and lack of opportunity his countrymen face. He is currently serving as the Regional Executive Director for Region 4, for NaFFAA (National Federation of Filipino Americans). Currently a member of CFAO (Council of Filipino American Organizations of Central Florida), AAFF (Asian Americans Federation of Florida), AAHC (Asian American Heritage Council), and FAITH (Filipinos and Internationals Trusting in Him). He formerly served as a board member of the AACC (Asian American Chamber of Commerce). He is also a sought out designer, speaker, and strategic adviser to small businesses and start-ups. Cesar and his wife Emma live in Orlando, Florida with their two girls and boy.

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Asia Trend Magazine, founded in July 2005, continues to strive to expand its coverage and programs to the community. Asia Trend is now a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission of strengthening mutual understanding, creating effective channels of communication between Asian Americans and non-Asian Americans and promoting cultural performing arts through print and online magazine, multi-media, festivals and social networking. We cover Asian community events that you can hardly find in the mainstream media. We encourage interconnection and believe the benefits of diversity and inclusion.

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Florida’s AAPI Electorate in 2012

• From 2000-2010, the AAPI citizen voting age population (CVAP) in FL grew by 60%. There 308,000 AAPI race citizens of voting • Asians were the were nation’s fastest-growing or ethnic group in age, 2012. • Largest AAPI ethnic groups in 2.3% FL AAPI include: Indian (148,000), Filipinoage, (119,000), There were 308,000 citizens of voting comprising of the state’s CVAP. Chinese (104,000), Vietnamese (78,000), Korean (34,000), and Japanese Population Facts comprising 2.3% of the state’s CVAP. (26,000). •Population AAPI youth (ages 18-29) comprise 17% of the AAPI CVAP population in FL. Facts • From 2000-2010, the AAPI citizen voting age population (CVAP) in FL grew by Population Facts • AAPIs age 50 and up comprise 24% of the AAPI CVAP population in FL. 60%.

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you would like to request any particular aids or services pursuant to disability laws, please contact the event planner or the City of St. Petersburg Community Affairs Division at 1.727.552.1896 More details at http://www.spiffs.org/ Dragon Boat at Sarasota Bay Water Festival Nov 1 (Sat) at Ken Thompson Park Sarasota, FL. The Sarasota Bay Water Festival has added Dragon Boat Racing to its lineup of family friendly festivities! The purpose of the water festival is to celebrate the importance of Sarasota Bay to our region’s environment, economy and quality of life! In addition to the Dragon Boat Races on Sarasota Bay, the festival will also include live music, food trucks and local restaurants, beer and wine garden, Arts Zone featuring fine artists and photographers selling unique gift items just ahead of the holiday season, the I Love Sarasota Bay Photo Contest, workshops that promote Bay-friendly living, vintage boats, kids stuff including a fishing clinic, dip netting and nature walks, plus exhibits promoting recreational boating, fishing, kayaking, paddle board sports, scuba diving, cycling, birding, and other fun activities associated with Sarasota Bay. more details at http://www.sarasotabaydragonboat.com/ Orlando Japan Festival 2014 Nov 2 (Sun) 12pm to 5pm Free entrance at The Village at Hunters Creek - 13574 Village Park, Dr., Orlando, FL 32837. The Orlando Japan Festival is a family friendly event presenting a wide array of demonstrations, presentations, exhibitions and culinary excursions that celebrate the amazing experiences that are Japan’s history, culture, people and life. There have amazing events and experiences such as the 100 Drummers taiko performance, Koto (Japanese harp player), traditional Japanese Dance, Tsugaru-Shamisen, Candy Art, the age-old iconic Tea Ceremony (symbolic of Japan’s oldest traditions), Japanese Calligraphy (shodo), Martial Arts demonstrations, a chance to try-out a ladies real Japanese Kimono, many Japanese Food Stalls to explore, many Bazaars to browse and shop and a chance at luck with the Raffle. more info at http://www.jorlando.org/ 5th Annual IACC Awards Nov 8 (Sat) 6:30pm at Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee FL 34746. The Indian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) will recognize business people and their companies that are investing in themselves and enhancing their community. The Chamber of Commerce also seeks to recognize a business and/or an individual who makes a difference and is an inspiration to others around them. Award winners will be announced at the IACC Gala. more details at http://iacc.mymobisite.us/awardsgala Miami International Dragon Boat Festival Nov 8 (Sat) 9am - 4pm at the Miami Rowing Club (Marine Stadium) - 3601 Richenbacher Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 more details at http://www.panamdragonboat.com Dragon Boat Races at the Winter Haven Lakes Festival Nov 8 (Sat) at Martin Luther King Jr. Park - Lake Silver 871 3rd Street NW, Winter Haven, FL. Local companies, community groups, associations, high school and colleges are encouraged to join in the festivities by forming a team for this exciting event on Lake Silver. more details at http://www.winterhavendragonboat.com/ Lake Hernando Dragon Boat Festival Nov 15 (Sat) at Lake Hernando Park - 3699 E Orange Drive , Hernando, FL 34442. A committee of dragon boat paddlers and event planners, county representatives and tourism professionals are bringing fun, competition and recreation to one of Citrus County’s beautiful parks. http://lakehernandodragonboatfestival.com/

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