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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.
The following newsletter was sent out on December 7, 2015:
CAPAA seeking applicants for Fellowship
CAPAA and the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation invites future leaders to apply to their Fellowship program.
This program provides the opportunity to make significant contributions to the state while earning academic credit, exploring career options, and gaining valuable professional experience.
CAPAA Public Board Meeting on January 21
CAPAA will be holding a public board meeting on January 21, 2017 at the General Administration Building in Olympia.
Attendees will have an opportunity to hear about issues impacting Asian Pacific American communities. There will also be time for members of the community to provide public comment and voice their concerns to the Commission.
Next Public Board Meeting
September 17, 2016
City of Vancouver, Clark College
Letter to UW in support of Asian American Studies
CAPAA to hold public board meeting in Vancouver
CAPAA will be holding a public board meeting on September 17, 2016, at Clark College in Vancouver.
You will have an opportunity to learn about efforts to ensure health equity for Pacific Islanders, hear updates about the Task Force on Deadly Force in Community Policing, and other 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.
Next Board Meeting
September 16, 2017
SeaTac, WA
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Next Public Board Meeting
June 18, 2016
City of Wapato, Filipino Community Hall
Apply to Serve as a CAPAA Commissioner
CAPAA is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in serving on the Commission.
Opening a restaurant is often the first step on the economic ladder for recent immigrants and refugees. A new resource, called Restaurant Success, has launched to help aspiring restaurant entrepreneurs navigate the regulations and requirements needed to plan and start a restaurant.
Gov. Jay Inslee recently announced the reappointment of Lori Wada and made the following appointments to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA).