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Do you have kids who are trying to figure out their passion and find the right career for them?  As parents do you want advice on how to help your child prepare for the uncertain, fast-changing world that we live in? The DFW Asian-American Citizens Council is hosting the 2011 Youth Symposium on Saturday November 5 at the University of Texas at Dallas from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM. Admission is free and lunch will be provided.

online registration has been closed.  Please come to join us at the University of Texas at Dallas before 9:00 AM.  We will register you on site.

What you will hear:

• Keynote speech from Executive VP from Michael’s who will share his insights on ‘Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling for Success’.
• Keynote speech from the first Asian American judge in Austin and recently appointment to the President’s advisory board!
• Your kids will network with a variety of professionals that represent every major career fields.
• Parent workshops will focus on college admissions and financial aid.

Be the first 50 to register online and get a gift card at the symposium. So hurry and register today!

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September 24th, 2011 6:00 PM

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Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel

900 E. Lookout Dr. Richardson, TX

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TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL GREG ABBOTT IS DFW AACC KEYNOTE

Dallas – Greg Abbott, the 50th Attorney General of Texas, will be the keynote speaker at the Dallas/Fort Worth Asian-American Citizens Council’s 11th Anniversary Banquet on Sept. 24, 2011.

Attorney General Abbott has made protecting children and families  the focus of his administration. Shortly after taking office, Attorney General Abbott established a Cyber Crimes Unit to arrest criminals who use the Internet to prey upon children. Since taking office, General Abbott has collected more than $20 billion in child support for Texas children.

A native Texan and an active participant in the community, DFW AACC president Suma Kulkarni, along with DFW AACC chairwoman, Jane Jan, are looking to the Attorney General, who has been a life-long public servant,  for guidance on how the Asian American community can  enthusiastically participate in the political process, thereby continuously provide a voice for this community.

Hon. Kesha Ram will join the the Attorney General as a guest speaker.  Hon.  Ram is currently serving as the youngest member of the Vermont Legislature and the youngest state legislator in the nation.  Hon. Ram  is the torch-bearer  of her generation in politics and public service, who  strives to  engage and empower her community to be a part of the political process, rather than apart from it.

Jennifer Nguyen, DFWAACC Chair Emeritus, indicated, “The DFW AACC has  built  community programs and services to address some of the growing needs in these tough economic times.  We further work to foster youth leadership and volunteerism and ask for continuous support so that together we can make a positive difference in our community”.

Sixteen mayors from the DFW metroplex and various community leaders have  been invited to the event. The DFW AACC will also take this opportunity to acknowledge and recognize the leadership and dedication of Asian American members of the community for their continuous outstanding contribution to  the DFW and North Texas community.

The banquet will be held at the Renaissance Hotel, 900 E. Lookout Drive,  Richardson, Texas.  A VIP reception will be held at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and program at 7 p.m.  Community tables of 10 are available for $500. Individual tickets are $60 each. Ticket requests may be faxed to 972-398-1377. For more information please e-mail: David.Way@InnovativeWayInc.com.

DFW AACC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to promote and assist Asian-American involvement in local social, political and civic activities that increase community awareness, improve representation and enhance the quality of life.

The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is distressed by the recent events in Japan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our friends, in Japan and elsewhere, whose families and loved ones have been affected by this disaster. In particular our thoughts are with the people of Sendai, Dallas’ International Friendship City.

We will continue to disseminate information about the situation via our website, the JASDFW Facebook page, and the Dallas-Sendai Facebook page.

Relief Funds

The Japan America Society of Dallas Fort Worth has launched an emergency relief fund that will be used to aid relief and recovery efforts in Sendai, Japan, one of the cities hardest hit by the disaster. Sendai and Dallas have been International Friendship Cities since 1997, and money raised through the JASDFW fund will be sent to organizations involved directly with relief efforts in Sendai. All contributions are tax-deductible.

To contribute to the fund, you may donate online through DonorBridge or mail your check to:

Japan-America of Dallas /Fort Worth
11615 Forest Central Drive, Suite 26
Dallas, Texas 75243

Please make checks payable to the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, and be sure to write Sendai Relief Fund in the memo field.