January 2010
Dear APANO Volunteer -
Thank you for helping to raise the awareness and increase the participation of Asian and Pacific Islander voters in the January 26th special election.  Our goals are to both increase our “voter engagement”, and to encourage a Yes on Measure 66 & 67 vote.  Read on – or download our Electronic [...]

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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 Measure 66 & 67 Community Meeting & [...]

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During this holiday season, each of you has the power to help educate our communities about Ballot Measures 66 & 67 and the public services that support the education, employment, health and safety of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Oregon.  For many of our families, 2009 has been a difficult year.
We’ve heard stories of job [...]

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APANO is considering endorsing the tax measures in the upcoming Oregon January 26th 2010 special election (Measure 66 and Measure 67).
You are invited to attend APANO’s Policy Advocacy Working Group meeting this Friday November 20th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Asian Reporter Foundation Conference Room 922 N Killingsworth Ave.
Click here to RSVP or call 503-512-0274

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Are you interested in learning what is happening across America with
Asians and Pacific Islanders? 
 
Would you like to give input directly to the White House and elected officials?
 
Then please join us in Eugene, Salem or Portland this Sunday May 31st for the National Asian Pacific American House Party sponsored by APA for Progress, a [...]

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APANO is proud to announce two major Spring Events.  Email us if you’d like to receive posters and flyers for the event, or print your own by downloading the pdf (health-and-legislative-brochure-2009).

API Health Equity and Reform Conference May 2nd, Saturday

how can we improve our health outcomes?
how can health care reform help our families and communities?
under what [...]

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Have you ever dreamed of being part of a collective, diverse Asian and Pacific Islander community?
Have you ever imagined working not only cross-culturally, but with 4 generations of activists and leaders?

Now is the time to join APANO and turn your hopes into reality!  You can join online at www.apano.org, starting at $5/year.  Membership builds [...]

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APANO has a goal of calling 1,000 API Voters in the week before Election Day!  Help us achieve this goal by signing up to volunteer at one of our evening phone banks starting Sunday, Oct 26 through Sunday Nov 2.  We’ll be working the phones from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, calling API voters with [...]

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Kudos to the Center for Intercultural Organizing for producing this 1 minute No on Measure 58 video.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWIRo3qFsBY]

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APANO has prepared several resources for voters:
No on 58 Flyer:  Measure 58 will eliminate English Language Learning, take away local control from parents and teachers, and hurt our children’s opportunity for a quality education. (No on 58)
APANO Voter Guide: APANO has prepared a 1 page (double sided) easy to read grid of the Oregon Ballot [...]

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