Special report by Lan Nguyen
Sushi Roku was my first group introduction to NAAAP, and I found everyone very welcoming and open. Set in downtown Scottsdale at the W hotel, the atmosphere was elegant and modern with open areas to mingle. I met Bao Hoang and Jason Wong on separate occasions, and both are great representatives for this Phoenix Chapter since they displayed such enthusiasm and clear visions. They were quite attentive at this gathering, and they made sure that I was introduced to a variety of people. This particular event focused on the awards for the Mentorship Program, and it was inspiring to see the amount of members committed to helping each other. There was an abundance of positive energy, professionalism, and leadership, and I look forward to connecting with everyone at future events.
About the author: Lan Nguyen is a Capital Projects Coordinator at the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Tempe and a member of NAAAP Phoenix.
2011 FBI Citizens' Academy Graduation Dinner
Congratulations to NAAAP Phoenix members Irene Hsiao & Aaron Ling for graduating from the Phoenix FBI Citizens’ Academy this year. They both completed an eight week program in which classes are taught by the Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Assistant Special Agents in Charge (ASACs), and Supervisory Special Agents (SSAs).
The goal of the Citizens’ Academy is to foster a greater understanding of the FBI’s role in the community through open discussion and to support the FBI’s efforts to deliver information about their role, tools, tactics, jurisdiction, and vision for the future in national law enforcement, homeland defense, and counter-terrorism on all levels.
Congratulations to Irene and Aaron and thank you for representing NAAAP Phoenix!
Congratulations to Kristi Lee for receiving the 2011 Positively Powerful Woman Award for Nonprofit Leadership on May 20th, 2011.
Kristi Lee, the Vice-Chair of NAAAP Phoenix, was given the award in front of an audience of about 150 people, and was one of six award recipients this year. She is recognized for her “leadership role in the founding of NAAAP Phoenix, the NAAAP Mentor and Professional Development programs, her service to the State of Arizona as Commissioner of the Governor’s Asian American Advisory Council, and for her co-founding of the global organization Bridging The Gap Consulting.”
For more information about the award, visit their website or for more information about Kristi Lee, visit NAAAP Phoenix’s Board of Directors page. Congratulations again to Kristi Lee and all her accomplishments.
The NAAAP annual BBQ was a hit at Papago Park this year! Everyone brought out a dish to share and even the mayor of Scottsdale, Jim Lane, stopped by to pay a visit.
After eating, we played a couple friendly games of volleyball.
All of us who participated in the NAAAP BBQ had a great time on and off the court.
Thank you to all the NAAAP Phoenix volunteers that came out Saturday morning to help package lunch bags, make sandwiches, organize clothes, etc. for St. Vincent de Paul. It was a productive and rewarding morning for everyone!
The NAAAP 2011 Annual Kickoff Banquet was a huge success! See the photos below to catch a glimpse into how it was created:
Our lovely registration volunteers are making sure everything runs smoothly at check-in. Friendly faces and good times.
The PowerPoint presentations are being given a final check. Everyone is standing around me waiting for my computer to load… I like how everyone but me is posing for the picture. It should almost be a stock photo!
And the stage is set the afternoon before the event. The florists did an incredible job of the centerpiece for our Banquet. The chair coverings were also a gracious donation.
Getting the pieces together took a great deal of effort from each and every person behind the scenes. But it all came together for a spectacular kickoff to 2011!
Hi Everyone,
It has been just about a week and a half or so since our Annual Banquet and enough time to digest the whole experience. Our guest MC Christine Lee NBC TV Reporter along with the wonderful live performance from the Indian Bollywood dancers and Comedian all made for a memorable experience that recognized and recapped the progress and achievements made in 2010. I have to Thank all the Volunteers who contributed to it because it went so well.
Here are some pictures of the wonderful experiences at the banquet.
Congratulations to NAAAP Phoenix’s 2011 Executive Team for leading the organization to more growth and success in the upcoming year. Our new leaders are:
- Bao Hoang, President Elect
- Ling Yu, Vice President Elect
- Khoi Dinh, Treasurer Elect
- Kathy Huynh, Secretary
- Elissa Nago, Chair of Social & Networking Elect
- Martin Li, Chair of Marketing Elect
We thank you for your committment and dedication to our organization!
