Dear VAYA Members and Supporters,

Thank you all who participated in VAYA's 2009 SUMMER TRIP to "Temecula" this past weekend on July 24th-26th 2009 (2 Days 2 Nights). We hope you all had a great time and gained a better understanding towards one another. For those that didn't come, we hope you can join us next time.

Another BIG THANK YOU goes out to all those who voted for VAYA for a "Community Service Award" as part of the 2009 6th Annual Asian Heritage Awards (AHA) presented by Asia Media, Inc. Although VAYA did not win, we are truly humbled and thankful to be nominated alongside many great organizations, corporations, and/or individuals. VAYA's very own Webmaster, Dang Tran, and Community Relations Coordinator II (Non-Vietnamese), Calix Vu-Bui; officially represented VAYA at the prestigious AHA Ceremony abroad the U.S.S. Midway on San Diego Bay. For more information on Asia Media, Inc. and/or the Asian Heritage Awards, please visit: http://www.asiamediainc.com/. Let's increase the votes for next year so VAYA can get recognized for all we do in the community.

2009 6th Annual Asian Heritage Awards abroad the U.S.S. Midway (San Diego Bay) on Saturday July 25, 2009.

Dang Tran and Calix Vu-Bui representating VAYA at the Asian Heritage Awards.

Left to Right: Representative from CTFLC (Council for Teaching Filipino Language and Culture), Calix Vu-Bui (VAYA), Rita Andrews and Nampet Panichpant-Michelsen (LA Regional Census Center).

VAYA is in the process of forming the committee for our 2010 Asian/Pacific Islander American Youth Conference (APIAYC), aimed for July 2010. Please be on the lookout (via http://www.vayasd.org/) for further information and "Conference Coordinator" applications if you want to be a part of the organizing committee. Please email eboard@vayasd.org if you have immediate questions or concerns.

As the summer approaches, we are seeking leaders to take on some projects, including the: Annual Street Clean Up Event, Mid-Autumn (Tet Trung Thu) Festival, and many others. If you have an interest in being more involved in VAYA by taking on a leadership role, please email us for more information at eboard@vayasd.org.

Lastly, don't forget that VAYA is actively recruiting new general staff and Tet 2010 Committee staff to add to our team. Please visit our official website (http://www.vayasd.org/) to download the application along with a document detailing the duties and responsibilities for each of the position. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis. E-Board will finalize the Tet Chair(s) in the next week and after that, the Tet Chair(s) will appoint staff on board accordingly. So apply EARLY to claim YOUR SPOT (first come, first serve).

For a complete listing of VAYA's upcoming events/meetings, please visit our official calendar at: http://www.vayasd.org/calendar/. Please direct any questions or concerns to VAYA Secretary, Anthony (Vinh) Nguyen, at secretary@vayasd.org.

On behalf of VAYA's Executive Board and Staff, thank you for your continual support.

About the Author: Anthony (Vinh) T. Nguyen serves as Secretary for VAYA.

Dear VAYA Members and Supporters,

Congratulations to Cuong Pham and Sydney Tran as the incoming Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) Festival Co-Chair for 2010. Cuong Pham was Tet Co-Chair for 2009 and is the current Treasurer for VAYA. Sydney Tran was Tet Vice Chair for 2009 and was the former External Vice President for VAYA (2007-2008). With their past experience and leadership in VAYA and our Tet Festival, it is without a doubt that they will continue the success of our annual Tet Festival while building and improving on the event as a whole. VAYA would also like to acknowledge Nikki Lam and Tim Ho as the incoming Tet Festival Vice Co-Chair for 2010. For more information about our Tet Festival, please visit www.sdtet.com.

A reminder that VAYA will be hosting this year's SUMMER TRIP to "Temecula" on the weekend of July 24th-26th 2009 (2 Days 2 Nights). While the fee deposit deadline has past, if you are STILL interested, please email eboard@vayasd.org ASAP to reserve a spot (a few are still open, a $10 LATE fee is required). OVERALL cost per person is estimated to be between $50-$60 depending on the number of attendees. Visit www.vayasd.org for details and further information. First come, first serve. Priority registration will be granted to active VAYA members.

As the summer approaches, we are seeking leaders to take on some projects, including the: Annual Street Clean Up Event, Mid-Autumn (Tet Trung Thu) Festival, and many others. If you have an interest in being more involved in VAYA by taking on a leadership role, please email us for more information at eboard@vayasd.org.

Lastly, don't forget that VAYA is actively recruiting new general staff and Tet 2010 Committee staff to add to our team. Please visit our official website (www.vayasd.org) to download the application along with a document detailing the duties and responsibilities for each of the position. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis. E-Board will finalize the Tet Chair(s) in the next week and after that, the Tet Chair(s) will appoint staff on board accordingly. So apply EARLY to claim YOUR SPOT (first come, first serve).

For a complete listing of VAYA's upcoming events/meetings, please visit our official calendar at: http://www.vayasd.org/calendar/. Please direct any questions or concerns to VAYA Secretary, Anthony (Vinh) Nguyen, at secretary@vayasd.org.

On behalf of VAYA's Executive Board and Staff, thank you for your continual support.

About the Author: Anthony (Vinh) T. Nguyen serves as Secretary for VAYA.

Dear VAYA Members and Supporters,

VAYA will be hosting this year's SUMMER TRIP to "Temecula" on the weekend of July 24th-26th 2009 (2 Days 2 Nights). If interested, please RSVP to eboard@vayasd.org and place a $20 deposit fee to VAYA External Vice President, Nikki Lam, by Saturday July 11, 2009. OVERALL cost per person is estimated to be between $50-$60 depending on the number of attendees. Visit www.vayasd.org for details and further information. First come, first serve. Priority registration will be granted to active VAYA members.

Thank you to those that voted for VAYA for a "Community Service Award" as part of the 2009 6th Annual Asian Heritage Awards presented by Asia Media, Inc. Results are being tallied and you can get further updates about the Asian Heritage Awards results at: http://www.asiamediainc.com/.

As the summer approaches, we are seeking leaders to take on some projects, including the: Annual Street Clean Up Event, Mid-Autumn (Tet Trung Thu) Festival, and many others. If you have an interest in being more involved in VAYA by taking on a leadership role, please email us for more information at eboard@vayasd.org.

Lastly, don't forget that VAYA is actively recruiting new general staff and Tet 2010 Committee Staff to add to our team. Please visit our official website (www.vayasd.org) to download the application along with a document detailing the duties and responsibilities for each of the position. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis. E-Board will finalize the Tet Chair(s) in the next week and after that, the Tet Chair(s) will appoint staff on board accordingly. So apply EARLY to claim YOUR SPOT (first come, first serve).

For a complete listing of VAYA's upcoming events/meetings, please visit our official calendar at: http://www.vayasd.org/calendar/. Please direct any questions or concerns to VAYA Secretary, Anthony (Vinh) Nguyen, at secretary@vayasd.org.

On behalf of VAYA's Executive Board and Staff, thank you for your continual support.

Have a safe "Fourth of July" Weekend!!!

About the Author: Anthony (Vinh) T. Nguyen serves as Secretary for VAYA.