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Public board meeting in Seattle on November 19
CAPAA will be holding a public board meeting on November 19, 2016, at the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington in Seattle.
Attendees will have an opportunity to hear about issues impacting Asian Pacific American communities. There will also be time for community members to provide public comment and voice their concerns to the Commission.
CAPAA will be convening a public board meeting on November 18, 2017. Presentations will be on emergency preparedness, youth marijuana prevention, the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, and the Formerly Incarcerated Group Healing Together. Public comment from 11:55 AM to 12:10 PM.
November 18, 2017
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Asia Pacific Cultural Center
4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
Next Public Board Meeting
November 19, 2016
City of Seattle, Japanese Cultural and Community Center
Get out and vote!
We are less than a week away from Election Day on Tuesday, November 8. Make sure to postmark your ballot by November 8 or drop it at a ballot drop box by 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Governor Inslee has declared May 2016 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Washington State. APA Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate diverse Asian and Pacific Islander cultures. Public organizations are encouraged to designate time for activities commemorating the lives, history, achievements, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans.
Next Special Meeting
May 6, 2017
Tukwila, WA
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Next Board Meeting
June 17, 2017
Bremerton, WA
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The Commission is looking to fill a Project Coordinator position in its two-person office. The position works closely with the Executive Director and Commissioners to serve the needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Washington State.
Next Public Board Meeting
June 17, 2017
City of Bremerton, Olympic College
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The Office of Governor Jay Inslee, in partnership with the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, is recruiting individuals with a commitment to civil rights and equality for the newly launched Ruth Woo Fellowship.
Commission to Meet on June 18 in Wapato
On Saturday, June 18, CAPAA will be convening a public board meeting at Filipino Hall in Wapato. You will have the opportunity to engage with Commissioners and hear about education policies and other issues impacting Asian Pacific American communities.
The public meeting will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but attendees may arrive or depart at any time. Members of the public will have an opportunity to participate in the Community Forum at 11:50 a.m.
Next Public Board Meeting
September 17, 2016
City of Vancouver, Clark College
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New Members Appointed to CAPAA
The Commission would like to thank Commissioners Didi Cabusao and Tashi Khamshitsang for their service and leadership in improving the lives of Asian Pacific Americans in Washington.
Next Board Meeting
September 16, 2017
Location TBD
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The Commission would like to congratulate Donny Rojo and Ekkarath Sisavatdy, who were appointed to CAPAA by Gov. Inslee effective July 1. In addition, the Governor reappointed Commissioners Lisa Dickinson and Mohan Gurung to another 3-year term.