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2015 OCA NATIONAL CONVENTION
Unifying Asian Pacific Islander America
July 2-5, 2015
Hilton Union Square | San Francisco, California
Click Here to Register for Convention
There is still time to join the Civic Engagement Track! CET is an all-day civic engagement track that will be happening alongside the OCA general workshops on Saturday, July 4, 2015. CET will explore community organizing, local voter turnout campaigns, and the planning the successful execution of voter engagement efforts.
OCA National is offering:
(1) Free ticket to the Chapter Awards Luncheon (aka Chapter Of The Year Luncheon)
(2) a $200 rebate for attendance (Full Package Registration is $375) and
(3) Up to $400 reimbursement for travel booked after June 1, 2015.
To submit your form online, visit: https://ocanational.site-ym.com/?CET
Contact:
Tong Thao
Civil Rights Fellow
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates
Email: TThao@ocanational.org
Phone: 202-223-5500 x 116
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APABA NEPAL FUNDRAISER & MIXER
July 10, 2015, 6 P.M. – 2 A.M.
Mad Ave LA
310 N. Madison Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
FEATURING:
* Art Gallery showcasing work of local artists
* Food Trucks & Full Bar
* Mad Ave LA Photobooth
* Live Music with dj eddiboo
* Dance Performances
* Games
* Raffles
* Presentation on Nepal rebuilding efforts with film footage (7:00pm)
* Free parking available on side streets and in lots on Westmoreland. Please look out for signs.
The event will be running all night into the early morning so come as early or as late as you want! There is no charge for this event, but we will be taking donations throughout the night. Suggested donation of $10 per person at the door. All donations and portion of proceeds from sales of art, food & drink, and raffle will benefit non-profit Live to Love International and its work rebuilding Nepal following the recent devastating earthquakes. Live to Love is working to rebuild homes, transport aid to villages, purchase first aid kits and medical supplies, and build a community hall. For more information about Live to Love, please visit www.livetolove.org.
RSVPs are required. Please RSVP here by July 8, 2015 close of business.
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Project by Project Los Angeles: Plate by Plate
July 25, 2015, 6 P.M. – 10 P.M.
California Market Center
110 E. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90079
Join us on Saturday, July 25, 2015 for PbP-LA’s 13th Annual Plate by Plate Tasking Benefit, celebrating Project by Project’s Partner, Center for the Pacific Asian Family! Approximately 50 of Southern California’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors will be at the beautiful California Market Center to support the cause. Click here to see this year’s participants.
For more information and tickets, click here.
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THE OCA-GLA 24TH ANNUAL IMAGE AWARDS
TRAILBLAZER AWARD
The Honorable Betty T. Yee
California State Controller
State Controller Betty T. Yee was elected in November 2014, following two terms of service on the Board of Equalization. As Controller, she continues to serve the Board as its fifth voting member. Ms. Yee was first elected to the Board of Equalization in 2006 where she represented 21 counties in northern and central California. She was elected to her second four-year term in 2010. [Full Bio]
RISING STAR AWARD
Jenny Yang
 BUSINESS IMPACT AWARD
626 Night Market
The original and largest Asian-themed night market in the United States, 626 Night Market features hundreds of food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music, and entertainment attractions in one jam-packed weekend of festivities that appeals to all ages. 626 Night Market aims to unite and empower the community by serving as a platform for showcasing local entrepreneurs, businesses, artists, and talent. [Full Bio]
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
Jenny Wu
Blogger (Good, Bad, and Fab)/Lawyer and contestant on
The Amazing Race Season 26 [Full Bio]
SAVE THE DATE | OCA-GLA | THE 24TH ANNUAL IMAGE AWARDS | OCTOBER 09, 2015
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