APANO January 2010 E News [join us out on facebook]
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1) January 9th APANO Listening Circle Appreciation Luncheon
2) January 14th APANO Measure 66 & 67 Community Meeting & Happy Hour
3) January 21 & 24 Civic Engagement Get Out The Vote Phone Bank
4) March 12-13 APANO Statewide Convention
5) Health Equity & Urban Ecology Project Working Group Dates

APANO invites you to our Many Rivers Appreciation Luncheon, Saturday, January 9th, 2010.  Our deepest thanks and appreciation to you all for sharing your stories and for your important role in building stronger, more inclusive API communities.  Join the APANO board and leadership, as we share our findings and next steps for the Listening Circle project.  RSVP here.

2)  APANO Measure 66 & 67 Community Meeting & Happy Hour

Childcare available, Dinner provided
Thursday January 14th 5:30-7:00 PM
Asian Reporter Foundation 922 N Killingsworth Ave, Portland

RSVP online or call 503-512-0274 or info@apano.org

APANO invites community members to come learn more about the January 26th special election on Oregon Ballot Measures 66 and 67 related to funding education, health and safety. Come hear from APANO members and special guests, and join us in a dialogue. Newcomers welcome. Childcare available, dinner provided.

APANO asks your help in advocating for these services, by educating and encouraging a Yes Vote on Measure 66 & 67 January 26th, 2010. Oregon’s State Budget for services that affect many of us every day – schools, health clinics, fire and police, employment training – are in jeopardy. Yes on Measure 66 & 67 is a vote for a better future for Oregon with services critical to our families, children and seniors.
3)  Civic Engagement Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Phone Banks

APANO is hosting two phone banks to get out the vote in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities for the January 26th special election.  This is a great opportunity to help raise the civic participation of our community, and to support voters in ensuring that our voice is heard.  We are seeking 15 volunteers for each phone bank, which will include a comprehensive orientation and practice role play, dinner, and special prizes for all during the phone bank!  Expect to make calls for 1 hour 45 minutes.

APANO GOTV

• Thursday January 21st 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM &
• Sunday January 24th 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Where: AFSCME Office 6025 E Burnside, Portland, OR
• RSVP to APANO Organizer 503-512-0274 or organizer@apano.org

4)  March 12-13 APANO Statewide Convention

APANO’s Annual Statewide Convention will be Friday March 12th 6pm through Saturday March 13th 5pm in Mt Angel OR near Woodburn, OR.  Registration and program information will be available soon, please visit www.apano.org or watch for information in your email inbox.  We look forward to another large and significant Asian and Pacific Islander gathering from across the state.  Overnight housing, childcare, meals, translation will be available.  We hope you will plan to attend, and encourage you to bring other folks who are interested in being a part of a pan-Asian and Pacific Islander advocacy organization.

The APANO Executive Committee is seeking volunteers to participate in a Convention Planning Committee, facilitated by Thach Nguyen, we have a role for folks at all commitment levels, including folks who would be able to help on-site for several hours to folks who would like to help coordinate.  Please contact the APANO Office if you are interested, 503-512-0274 / info@apano.org.

5)  Health Equity & Urban Ecology Project Working Group Dates

• APANO Urban Ecology Project Committee meets January 12 at Zulu Nation Office
• APANO HEART (Health Equity and Reform Team) meets January 13th at 922 N Killingsworth Ave, Portland
• The Many Rivers Listening Circle project has wrapped up in December 2009

You can renew or join online at www.apano.org or download our membership form and mail it in.  Memberships start at $5/year.

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