Dear VAYA Members and Supporters,
Please find the latest updates from VAYA in the following categories:
I. VAYA General Updates
II: VAYA Tet 2010 Updates
III: VAYA & the Community
IV: Other Announcements & Information
I. VAYA General Updates
A. Upcoming VAYA Meeting(s) and/or Event(s)
Sunday April 18: VAYA Meeting @ Tea N' More (7380 Clairemont Mesa Blvd - Ste 120, next to 99 Ranch Supermarket). (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM).
Saturday April 24: VAYA @ the Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair & Parade. (10:00 AM -5:00 PM). Details TBD and TBA.
Friday April 30: VAYA Black April Commemoration Event @ Santa Fe Room in Balboa Park (1549 El Prado, Balboa Park - San Diego, CA 92101). (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM). Location & Hours pending confirmation (Last updated: 04/08/10).
B. VAYA 2010 Election
DOWNLOAD THE VAYA 2010 ELECTION APPLICATION HERE: http://V117H.fileave.com/VAYA2010EBoardApp.doc
Its that time again for the Biennial VAYA Election to determine the leaders for the year 2010-2012. If you're interested in running for an E-Board position (President, Internal Vice President, External Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer), please download the application and read the rules and regulations carefully to see if you qualify. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact secretary@vayasd.org.
*Staff positions (e.g. Historian, Webmaster, etc.) will be appointed by the new E-Board shortly after this year's election).
This year's Election Committee will consist of Anthony (Vinh) Nguyen, Cuong Pham, Kari Lam, and Michael Thai. They will be the governing board to ensure a smooth and fair election. They'll review all application from candidates and determine who can run. They'll also determine who gets to vote and distribute ballots accordingly.
*No one on the Election Committee will be running for this year's election.
Election Day will be May 16, 2010 (at TNT Radio Station - Conference Room), therefore, ALL APPLICATIONS must be submitted to secretary@vayasd.org by Saturday May 1, 2010 by midnight PST. All candidates will be approved and announced by Sunday May 2, 2010 unless otherwise stated.
Sunday May 16: VAYA 2010 Election @ TNT Radio Station - Conference Room (4120 30th Street - Suite 202 - San Diego, CA 92104). (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM).
Feel free to submit nominations to secretary@vayasd.org. All names/nominations will be posted via www.vayasd.org on a weekly/asap-basis.Good Luck!
II: VAYA Tet 2010 Updates
A. General Tet News & Information
Thank you EVERYONE for your support in the 5th Annual VAYA Lunar New Year Tet Festival 2010.
2010 VAYA Volunteer Appreciation Banquet VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6iRNKNNosQ
If you would like to take a lead in next year's festival, please visit www.sdtet.com regularly for information and updates on committee chair positions and application. If you have any immediate questions on ways to get involved, please contact the current Tet Chairs at chair@sdtet.com.
III: VAYA & the Community
A. VSA-SDSU "Vietnamese Culture Night"
Date: Friday, April 23, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: SDSU - Lower Backdoor (Aztec Center)
For more information, please visit http://www.vsa-sdsu.org/ or contact vsa.sdsu@gmail.com
IV: Other Announcements & Information
A. SDSU Documentary Film Project (From Pat Clark)
I am a graduate student at San Diego State University and I am producing a documentary film which will look at the evacuation of Saigon on April 29, 1975. I am speaking with members of the American military who were involved in the evacuation efforts and I would like to speak with individuals who were evacuated from Saigon. This is a historical film and I am simply looking to capture these stories and piece them together in an effort to detail these amazing stories of survival.
The interview process will take no longer than one hour and I can provide at translator if necessary. I am looking to conduct these interviews over the next three weeks and I am willing to travel to accommodate individuals located outside of San Diego. Participants will be given a DVD copy of the finished film as well as an invitation to the film screening at San Diego State University this May.
If you are interested in learning more about this project or if you have any additional questions please feel free to contact me via email at patclark1@gmail.com or by phone 303-906-9312.
B. Vietnamese Alliance to Combat Trafficking (VietACT)
VAYA's very own Community Relations Coordinator II (English), Calix Vu-Bui, is BACK from her VietACT Internship in Taiwan (www.VietACT.org). Read about her experience in Taiwan @ http://vietactintern.blogspot.com/.
If you're interested in being the NEXT VietACT Intern, please feel free to apply for the 2010 VietACT International Internship Program. The application deadline has been extended to Saturday May 1, 2010. Please help VietACT spread the word about this opportunity by forwarding this message to those you know that might be interested. Thank you.
C. Vietnamese Americans for the Cure
For more information about "Vietnamese Americans for the Cure", please go to www.viet4cure.org or contact: Nick Tran OR Tracey Nguyen @ info@viet4cure.org.
D. California Endowment /Mid-City CAN (Community Advocacy Network)
For more information on the CA Endowment Initiatives, please visit www.calendow.org. For more information on the Mid-City CAN, please visit www.midcitycan.org.
E. Census 2010
In 2010, the U.S. Census will define who we are as a nation. Taken every 10 years, the census affects political representation and directs the allocation of billions of dollars in government funding. For more information about the U.S. Bureau of Census, please visit: www.census.gov.
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.
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