Dear VAYA Members and Supporters,

It is unfortunate news that we have to acknowledge that Frank Vuong has stepped down from his position as the president of the Vietnamese American Youth Alliance of San Diego. His passion and drive for developing the Vietnamese community in San Diego will be sorely missed. The staff is all saddened by Frank's resignation, but we understand that it was a personal decision and we will continue to wish him the best in his future endeavors.

VAYA asks that all our members and supporters continue to place their trust in the current staff to continue the hard work needed to develop our communities and encourage the spread of our Vietnamese culture.

The current Executive Board Member of VAYA consist of the following:

• President Michael Thai
• Internal Vice President Larry Tran
• External Vice President Nikki Lam
• Secretary Anthony (Vinh) T. Nguyen
• Treasurer Cuong Pham

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

About the Author: Michael H. Thai serves as President for VAYA.

A Letter From Former VAYA President: Frank Vuong (2008-2009)

Dear VAYAnese and friends,

Please take this memo as my official resignation from the position and duties of the president of VAYA, effective immediately.

As of Friday April 10, Michael Thai has assume the role and responsibility of Acting President. Please give him the same loyalty and support that you have given me.

I am confident that even without my participation, Executive Board Members Michael Thai, Nikki Lam, Larry Tran, Vinh Nguyen, and the VAYA Staffs will carry on the VAYA Mission to Serve and Develop the San Diego Vietnamese Community into a strong and prosperous place for every one to live, work, and play.

It has been a privilege to have served with all of you. And thanks your care and support, I have learned and I have grown much in a very short time.

I leave you to find other ways to improve our community and to create a better world for everyone. May our paths cross again in the foreseeable future.

Cheers and Good Bye.

About the Author: Frank H. Vuong serves as Former President for VAYA.

Dear VAYA Members and Supporters,

Many thanks to those who came out and supported the Utility Box Painting Day (images above) and Vietnamese Heritage Flag Day @ Hoover High School. The event was a GREAT success. In continuing more events leading up to "Black April", VAYA will be participating in this year's Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair this Saturday. The day after that will be the Community-Wide Black April Commemoration @ Hoover High School (4474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115). For a complete listing of VAYA's upcoming events/meetings, please visit our official calendar at: http://www.vayasd.org/calendar/.

Lastly, VAYA is actively recruiting new staff to add to our team for the 2009-2010 year. We are ALSO recruiting new staff for our 2010 Tet Festival Committee with deadlines approaching this weekend. For details on how to apply, please visit www.vayasd.org for information.

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,

With just a few weeks away from "Black April" (April 30th), VAYA is diligently working with many different organizations on this collaborative event. The "Black April Committee" now meets every Friday at 6:30 PM @ the Community Resource Center (4635 El Cajon / San Diego, CA 92115) to work on this project. Please visit our web site or calendar http://www.vayasd.org/calendar/ to get the latest updates on events and meetings leading up to "Black April". If you are interested in joining the "Black April Committee", please email VAYA Secretary, Anthony (Vinh) Nguyen secretary@vayasd.org.

Lastly, VAYA is actively recruiting new staff to add to our team for the 2009-2010 year. We are ALSO recruiting new staff for our 2010 Tet Festival Committee. For details on how to apply, please read the details on this newsletter or visit www.vayasd.org for information.

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