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Agenda
Briefings Hosted by
9:00 am Welcome and Opening Lisa Hasegawa, Executive Director National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development Gloria Caoile, Board Member Jeff Caballero, Vice-Chair of Membership and Communications Linda Vo, Chair Michael Drake, Chancellor Congressman Michael Honda, Chair Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-31) 9:45 am Voicing Our Votes Forum This forum will provide an opportunity for participants to present priority issues impacting the economic stability and quality of life in AAPI neighborhoods to advocates and policymakers from across the country. Advance policy proposals, present data and recommend community action. Moderators: Gordon Chin, Immediate Past President National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development Noe Kalipi, Board Member 12:00 pm Break Break to pick up complimentary lunch. 12:20 pm National Council of Asian Pacific Americans – A Call to Action 2008 Platform The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) is the only coalition of national Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander advocacy organizations and recently released A Call to Action 2008 Platform, a document of policy priorities and recommendations of AA and NHPI communities compiled by its 24 member organizations. NCAPA is a voice for AA and NHPIs on national policy and a resource for local communities across the country. Learn how NCAPA can be a resource to you. Floyd Mori, Chair Marguerite Ro NCAPA Education Committee
Sookyung Oh
Karen Narasaki 1:20 pm Power of Our Votes Hear the latest research about the potential influence our communities’ vote will have in the outcome of this year’s elections and learn about valuable tools and resources to engage AAPI communities during this critical election year!
Melany de la Cruz-Viesca, Assistant Director Daniel Ichinose, Project Director
1:50 pm Voices from the Field
2:30 pm Presidential Town Hall Ticketing Opens 4:00 pm Presidential Town Hall |
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