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| National CAPACD E-Newsletter August 2007 |
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Contents:
1) National CAPACD Annual Convention - AROUND THE CORNER.
2) National CAPACD Now Accepting Applications for Fall Internships
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1) National CAPACD's 8th Annual Convention - AROUND THE CORNER - August 22nd - 24th, 2007 - Honolulu, Hawai'i.
Here
comes the 8th Annual Convention! Have you registered yet?
We have an exciting line-up of speakers, activities, and events that
you CANNOT miss!
The Convention will start off with an evening reception on Tuesday, August 21st with the Honorable Senator Daniel Akaka. Come mingle and interact with National Tribal, Native Hawaiian, and Asian American Leaders!
Convention Registration Opens on Wednesday, August 22nd with keynote speakers including, Honorable Senator Daniel Inouye and Honorable Governor Linda Lingle of Hawai'i. Listen and learn from other leaders in the community development and social justice movement including Kim Kendrick, Assistant Secretary from U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Gordon Chin, CEO of Chinatown CDC, and Angela Oh, former member of President's Advisory Committee on Race.
We have an exciting array of workshops for professional development and community based organizations. These interactive workshops
include topics such as "Fundraising – Accessing the Resources We
all Need", "From High Rise to Community Fund – Community Benefits
Agreements & Private Developers", "Homeownership Counseling &
Housing IDA Products – It's Working!", and many more!
Friday, August 24th events include a Town Hall with Members of Congress,
where convention attendees can participate in an interactive discussion
with some of the members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American
Caucus!
Don't miss the evening parties! This year, experience the Hawaiian Grammy Awards Gala & Convention Concert, an evening of great music, great pupu's and great friendships.
Check out the Full Agenda of Events at www.nationalcapacd.org. Register TODAY for the Convention by clicking here.
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2) National CAPACD Now Accepting Applications for Fall Interns
National CAPACD is seeking undergraduate
or graduate students with a strong interest in community and economic
development, housing, immigration and civil rights issues impacting
low-income Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities to intern in our office.
Interns will have the opportunity to meet community and congressional
leaders, engage in substantive research and writing, attend events,
participate in AAPI social justice networks and learn about AAPIs in
nonprofits and community development.
Interns will work in one or more of the following program areas:
- Policy & Research
– National CAPACD engages in action research and advocacy to
“tell our stories” and influence policy on issues that
affect low-income AAPIs. Interns will research and write reports,
track legislation and help implement advocacy initiatives.
- ACTION Initiative
– This capacity-building program facilitates peer-to-peer
learning exchanges between local organizations that serve low-income
AAPIs. Interns will research and help provide tools and resources
to program participants and facilitate exchanges between community
groups.
- Leadership Development –
National CAPACD cultivates a strong, multi-generational continuum of
active, vocal AAPI leaders by providing scholarships, fellowships,
internships, trainings, and networking opportunities. Interns
will organize events and create informational materials for the
program.
- Community Convenings
– National CAPACD brings together community members to learn from
each other, build sustained alliances and share an economic justice
vision that guides and strengthens our movement. Interns will
assist in organizing for the 8th Annual Convention to be held in Hawaii
as well as other community convenings.
- Membership & Communications
– Interns will outreach to new member organizations, assist with
member organization needs assessments and create informational
materials, brochures, press releases and special reports.
Applications can be found on our website at http://www.nationalcapacd.org/intern.html
A completed application, cover letter, resume, writing sample, and letter of recommendation must be RECEIVED at our office by August 30, 2007. Emailed applications accepted.
Please send application to:
National CAPACD
nira@nationalcapacd.org
or 1001 Connecticut Avenue
NW, Suite 730
Washington, DC 20036
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