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NAAAP New York is divided into six committees that serve different needs.
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APA Relations
The Asian Pacific American (APA) Leadership Committee provide members
with the opportunity to build and cultivate long-term relationships with
current and prospective corporate organizations, business contacts, and
career opportunities. Members participate in the selection process of
APA Leadership candidates and networking with APA groups. Come join the
growth in the number of Asian American professional networks or affinity
groups (APA groups) established within corporations. Please contact Thomas
Sim tom@naaapny.org for information.
Community and Public Service
The Community/Public
Service Committee provides a variety of volunteer opportunities and other
events to help engage NAAAP members in community outreach efforts. Talk
Tuesdays are held on the second Tuesday of almost every month. This informal
networking event is for not-for-profit professionals and student groups
to meet and greet each other, learn about each other's groups, and establish
new partnerships. Other events include Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage
Festival, NAAAP Cares, Holiday Toy Drive and Dinner. Contact Community
Service jerry@naaapny.org
for information.
Social and Cultural
The Social/Cultural Committee supports activities that raise the cultural
awareness and enhance the perception of Asian Americans. NAAAP-NY encourages
its members to attend performances, visit museums and support the arts
of different cultures of our Asian American community. Events may include
museum visit, cooking demonstration, ski trip, comedy performance, theater
performance, architectural walking tour, annual picnic, film screening,
music concert, author reading, bowling party, dance performance. Please
contact jerry@naaapny.org for more information
Professional Development
The Professional Development Committee develops programs, which address the needs
and concerns of Asian Americans as they enter the workforce,
advance in their careers and become leaders in their profession and in the Asian
American community. The committee coordinates networking events, seminars, educational
workshops, speaking engagements, and gathers resources to
help NAAAP members further their professional development. Please contact tim@naaapny.org or more information.
Scholarship Awards
Through the support of NAAAP-NY members and corporate sponsors, NAAAP- NY has
established a fund for the purpose of assisting and encouraging promising Asian
American students who seek higher educational opportunities. Committee members
participate in the selection process of scholarship candidates, including the
review of applications and final interviews. Please contact Jerry Pi jerry@naaapny.org for more information
Talk Tuesday
Talk Tuesday
helps members network informally every month with not only NAAAPNY members,
but also other Asian Pacific American not-for-profit groups. NAAAPNY is
the founder and one of co-host for Talk Tuesdays where different Asian
Pacific American organization partner with us to ensure integration and
understandings among the Asian American organization in the New York City
area. Please
contact talktuesday@naaapny.org
for more information.
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