Upcoming Events:
NAAAP San Diego Team Building Summer Games 2009
When: Saturday August 1, 2009 (9am-4pm)
Where: Dana Point @ Mission Bay
Summertime is here! Let's get together and enjoy a day full of teambuilding and games in our beautiful city of San Diego! Please join us on Saturday, August 1, 2009 for a fun-filled day in the sun with family, friends and the rest of NAAAP San Diego team. From funny challenges and silly obstacle courses to games that no one has ever heard of before, what better way is there to have such a great memorable experience?
This is our opportunity to get to know one another in a setting outside of our workshops, forums, and offices. This is our opportunity to bond and further develop our relationships with one another while sharing laughter and sunshine! Don't miss out on our biggest event of the summer!
We will be sharing this experience in Dana Point in the Mission Bay area. It's a full day of activities starting from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Food will be provided. Bring sunscreen and a great attitude! Please see attached flyer for fees and more details!
Community Events:
Shanghai Nights
(A charity music & casino event*)
"Play, Eat, & Win for Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches"
Date: Friday, July 24th, 2009
Location: Jasmine Seafood Restaurant
4609 Convoy St., San Diego, CA 92111
Time: 6:30pm - VIP Ticket Entry and Dinner
7pm - General Entry
Website: www.bpsandiego.org
Description: Hosted by Beyond San Diego in collaboration with Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches, this Charity Casino is to raise awareness of the need for marrow donation and to encourage people to join the marrow registry while at the same time enjoying live entertainment, good food, and playing Vegas Action Casino Games. You will also get the chance to meet Stacy Morgan, one of the patients in urgent need of a life-saving marrow match.
There are 15 tables of casino style gaming action including - 2 Full Craps Tables
- Roulette
- Pai Gow Poker
- Blackjack
- Hold 'Em Poker
This along with professional dealers, professional equipment, & professional pit bosses.
At the end of the night, turn in your chips and collect your opportunity drawing tickets as WE GIVE AWAY SOME AWESOME PRIZES!
Guests must be 21 years old or older. Themed attire encouraged.
Tickets at http://www.bpsandiego.org/
** VOLUNTEERS WANTED **
The event is also looking VOLUNTEERS for the following shifts, including but not limited to:
Pre-Event Packet Stuffing
Benefits:
Enjoy the event while helping out at the same time
If interested or want more information, please email Johne Chandler at events@bpsandiego.org or Johne.ks@gmail.com.
"Legacy and Legends"
The Sixth Annual Asian Heritage Awards
Saturday July 25th, 2009
USS Midway -- Downtown Marina
Celebrate the accomplishments of Southern California's Asian Pacific Islander community in education, cultural preservation, performing arts, literature, visual arts and more.
Enjoy a gala dinner, top notch entertainment and cultural performances from China, Vietnam, Thailand, India and Polynesia.
Reserve your seat or table now by calling 619.521.8008
Ticket: $125 Table: $1,000
To vote: www.asianheritageawards.com
To reserve a seat or table: Asian Heritage Society 619.521.8008
Questions: editorial@asiamediainc.com
Join us in Denver, CO for the 23rd Annual NAAAP National Convention:
"Leadership at New Heights: Cultivating Leaders for Today and Beyond"
August 13 - 16, 2009 Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown
NAAAP proudly invites members and non-members to attend the 23rd Annual National Leadership Convention and Diversity Career Fair in the Mile High City of Denver as we explore this year's theme, "Leadership at New Heights: Cultivating Leaders for Today and Beyond"
Aligning to NAAAP's vision of "We make leaders!" and further addresses the need for leaders in both the present and the future. For those who are currently in leadership roles, this is an incredible opportunity to refine and add to the tools they have and also mentor to share their experiences with others. For our future leaders, it is an opportunity to build his/her skills, learn from our leaders of today and build a network of support in the future.
Key Reasons to Attend this Convention
Cutting Edge Workshops
Choose from 3 Leadership Tracks packed full of cutting edge workshops, insightful sessions, and panel discussions.
"Be the Star of Your Life: How to Get from Here to There in your Life and Career"
"From Geek-to-Chic: Adding value to your career in times of recession"
"Leadership and Philanthropy"
"Leadership Beyond Business"
"Influence through Emotions and Motivation"
Diversity Career Fair and Business Expo
Meet, greet and have on site interviews with potential employers from participating leading companies including: American Family Aramark Dell Macy's Ratheon and many more!
2009 All-Star Special Guest Speakers
Valuable Networking Opportunities
Take advantage of scheduled entertainment events, panel discussions, leadership worshops and networking breaks to expand your professional network of contacts with Asian American and Community Leaders and for referrals and assistance.
Leadership Institute
The National Association of Asian American Professionals is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual NAAAP Leadership Institute where participants can take part in two panel discussions over a special one day workshop.
Register for the Convention Today!
Past Events:
NAAAP San Diego's Networking Nights (N3) @ "Splash!" Wine Lounge May 20th, 2009 -
"Be the Star of Your Life!" How to Get from Here to There in your Life and Career
"Impressive First Impressions" by Dr. Vu Pham -- March 10th, 2009
NAAAP San Diego Public Speaking Workshop Seminar -- January 15th, 2009
NAAAP San Diego General Body Meeting -- December 11th, 2008 - 6:30pm-9pm
Sports Day! Frisbee Golf @ Balboa Park -- September 14th, 2008 - 10am-2pm
Networking Mixer @ Universal in Hillcrest -- August 28th, 2008 -- 5:30pm
Annual BBQ and Luau @ the Beach -- August 30th, 2008
22nd Annual NAAAP Leadership Convention -- Los Angeles, Ca - August 21-24th, 2008
Leadership Retreat -- August 9th-10th, 2008 -- Lake Elsinore
Happy Hour Networking Mixer @ Karl Strauss -- July 25th, 2008 From 6pm-8pm - (Sorrento Valley)
Japan Society's Beer and Sake Tasting -- July 16th, 2008 - The W Hotel
SDAP Proudly Presents: Volleyball in PB! -- July 13th, 2008 - 10am - (Next to Belmont Park - Pacific Beach)
SDAP's Annual Pacific Beach Clean-up!
(In collaboration with Surfrider Foundation) -- July 5th, 2008 -(Next to Belmont Park - Pacific Beach)
SDAP Proudly Presents: Softball and BBQ - Sunday June 8th, 2008 - (Nobel Recreation Park - La Jolla)
SDAP's Wine Tasting Happy Hour! - Wednesday June 18th, 2008 - (Wine Steals - Point Loma)
American Marketing Awards Dinner --Thursday May 22nd, 2008 - (The W Hotel - Downtown)
Gawad Kalinga San Diego Fair -- Saturday May 24th, 2008 - (Kimball Park - National City)
SDAP Presents: Happy Hour SOJU Style - Friday May 16th, 2008 - (Min Sok Chon - Convoy)
SDAP General Meeting/Mixer - Sunday, April 27th, 2008 – 12pm-2pm -- American Cancer Society Offices in Mission Valley (2655 Camino del Rio North, Suite 100)
Speed Dating and Networking Mixer - Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 (Visions Restaurant) from 6pm-9pm
ABA's 14th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration -Thursday, Feb 7th, 2008 -- Viejas
VAYA's 3rd Annual Lunar New Year Festival - Friday, Feb 8th-10th, 2008 -- -- Balboa Park
Chinese New Year Festival - Saturday, Feb 16th-17th, 2008 -- (Corner of J Street/4 ave)
Holiday White Elephant (Potluck) - December 2nd, 2007
Halloween Masquerade Party - 9pm October 20th, 2007
"Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" (4mi Run/Walk) - October 21st, 2007 -- Balboa Park
Post-Thanksgiving Leftovers Party - November 25th, 2007
Happy Hour and Dinner with SDAP - August 24, 2007
General Board Meeting - August 26, 2007 - Location Mission Valley ACS
San Diego Asian Film Festival and SDAP co-presenting: "Undoing" - 8pm October 13th, 2007 at Ultrastar Hazard Center
"Tour of San Diego" - 6pm September 21st, 2007 - Phil's BBQ (Sports Arena)
General Body Meeting - 2pm October 7th, 2007 - ACS Office (Mission Valley)