******************************************************************************************************************************** CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2009 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AWARDED ON JUNE 19th, 2009 AT THE 15TH ANNUAL CECILIA MOY YEP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2009 - DECEMBER ELECTION MEETING & TOY WRAPPING PARTY METHODIST HOSPITAL - LOWER LEVEL 2301 S. BROAD ST., PHILA., PA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The 2010 Officers and the Board of Directors for AAWC will be elected by the current board members but all members and friends are invited to attend. The meeting will take place promptly at 6:00 pm followed by the toy wrapping party. We wish to have a big turnout to join us for a light meal prior to wrapping toys with gift paper that we provide for you. Paid parking is in the lot next to the hospital. Volunteers are needed to help on both days. ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2009 - ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY FOR CHILDREN METHODIST HOSPITAL - LOWER LEVEL 2301 S. BROAD ST., PHILA., PA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM The Asian American Women's Coalition members are warming up to prepare our annual holiday party for Asian children of need. Methodist Hospital is extremely generous in donating the room for our party on the lower level, scrumptious food, and children funds. Preparations for this event start in January and continue throughout the year until the party. We provide musical and special entertainment, arts and crafts, party favors, and Santa Claus with bags full of wrapped gifts for about 50 children from local Asian communities. Each year to help defray these costs we ask for contributions of $25 or more from our membership and supporters. We hope you will get into the spirit and support us with your check donation payable to AAWC, Holiday Party, 301-305 N. 9th St., Phila., Pa. 19107 and/or learning toy donations for the average age of 5. Please write description on check as "Holiday Party". Thank you very much for your generosity! Committee Members: Nancy Francis, Mary Faustino.......many more elves ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2009 - SURVIVAL GUIDE TO GOOD HEALTH FOR "SMARTIES" FREE WORKSHOP WITH COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST & LUNCH & RAFFLE PRIZES DATE: October 10, 2009 (Saturday) PLACE: Geary Auditorium, Drexel University 15th & Vine Streets, Phila., Pa. 19102 (Parking available at 1540 Spring Street ($5 flat fee) COST: FREE TIME: Breakfast & Registration: 8:15 AM Program: 9:00 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM Ends: 1:00 PM 3 WAYS TO REGISTER BY September 30th: >> Click on REGISTER GUESTS and ME >> Email us ASIANAMERICAN.WOMENSCOALITION@GMAIL.COM >> Call MARIFE DOMINGO at 267.679.3659 Understand HEALTH STATE OF THE ART FROM EXPERTS Learn WHY ASIANS ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE STROKES Navigate HOME HEALTH AIDE PROGRAMS & SERVICES Acquire INSIGHTS ON GAMBLING ADDICTION How to Seek HELP AND SUPPORT Keynote Speaker: Dr. Timorhy Fong, UCLA Cambling Studies Program Remarks: Dr. Arthur Evans City of Philadelphia ** Program funded by DREXEL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH & THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2009 - LET'S MINGLE! AT FRANKLIN SQUARE PARK IN PHILADELPHIA DATE: Saturday, August 8th PLACE: Franklin Square Park in Philadelphia 200 N. 6th St., Phila., Pa., 19106 (7th & Races Sts.) TIME: 12:00 PM CHAIR: Kim Vo = Chair of Scholar Development Committee RSVP: Via Evite or 267-679-2023 Summer is here! Come out and join AAWC for some fun in the sun. Spend the beautiful afternoon reconnecting with your fellow AAWC members and making new friends at the lovely Franklin Square Park. Scholars are encouraged to attend, a great opportunity for networking. Take advantage of the afternoon getting to know the entire AAWC organization, one woman at a time. We would love to get to know you better! Ladies, please bring your favorite dish to share with the expected number of guests. Also, bring your recipe if you would like to share and /or post it on the evite. If you can not think of anything to bring, please see list of items to bring and indicate what you are bringing so there will not be duplicates. We would like this event to be as interactive as possibe so if you have any card or board games (e.g. Taboo, Uno, Sorry, etc.), please bring them. Please note that the event will immediately follow AAWC Members Meeting. The meeting will take place at the Franklin Square Park. You may contact me either by phone or email with questions or suggestions. Thank you! Kim Vo Chair AAWC Scholar Development Committee ***************************************************************************************************************************** 2009 - 15TH ANNUAL CECILIA MOY YEP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD BANQUET DATE: Friday, June 19th PLACE: Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant in Chinatown 1026 Race St., Phila., Pa., 19107 TIME: 6:00 PM EMCEE: Aditi Roy NBC 10 News Anchor/Reporter RSVP: By Friday, JUNE 5th. Contact AAWC.BANQUET2009@GMAIL.COM or 215-922-0654 ATTIRE: Business AAWC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization (#23-2503656) Please list Company, Name(s), Address, Phone, E-mail with Check payable to: AAWC Click HERE for Invitation 301-305 North 9th Street Phila., Pa. 19107 Atten: Banquet The new Levels of Giving to AAWC are as follows: INDIVIDUAL TICKET - $50 or $500 per table of 10 dinner seats GOLDEN PHOENIX - $6,000 (10 dinner seats) DRAGON - $5,000 (10 dinner seats) PHEASANT - $3,500 (10 dinner seats) PEACOCK - $1,500 (10 dinner seats) JADE - $1,000 (10 dinner seats) PATRON - $300 (2 dinner seats) FRIEND - $100 (1 dinner seat) DONATION - $20 Listing of donor's name in the program book Many thanks to our growing list of sponsors: The Powell Family Foundataion PECO PNC Bank Beneficial Bank Independence Foundation Asian Bank Methodist Hospital Foundation Connelly Foundation Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC Jones Apparel Group Drexel University PCDC - Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation Sabrina Soong Memorial AAWC ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2009 - SURVIVAL IN THESE ECONOMIC TIMES FOR "SMARTIES" FREE WORKSHOP WITH COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST & LUNCH & RAFFLE PRIZES DATE: February 28th, 2009 (Saturday) PLACE: PECO 2301 Market Street, Phila., Pa. (for map & directions click HERE) COST: FREE TIME: Registration: 8:30 AM Program: 9:00 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM Ends: 1:00 PM REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 24th, Click on: REGISTER ME NOW Understand CREDIT IN A MONEY WORLD Learn HOW TO BECOME AN INVESTOR Navigate PREPARATIONS FOR RETIREMENT Acquire EMPLOYMENT & JOB SECURITY TIPS How to seek HELP AND SUPPORT Moderator: Nydia Han, Consumer Reporter of WPVI-TV/6ABC Keynote: Speaker: Steve Sanders, CEO of First Genesis Remarks: Lucia Bruce, Regional Manager of DOL-Women's Bureau Program funded by the POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION Please reserve this important date on your calendar and learn to be more proactive in handling personal finances in light of the current economic turmoil. This free seminar will provide invaluable information to help you make informed decisions regarding your personal finances. ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - DECEMBER MEETING & TOY WRAPPING PARTY METHODIST HOSPITAL - LOWER LEVEL 2301 S. BROAD ST., PHILA., PA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The 2009 Officers and the Board of Directors for AAWC will be elected by the current board members but all members and friends are invited to attend. The meeting will take place promptly at 6:00 pm followed by the toy wrapping party. We wish to have a big turnout to join us for a light meal prior to wrapping toys with gift paper that we provide for you. Parking is free on both days in the lot next to the hospital. Volunteers are needed to help on both days. ********************************************************************************************************************************* 2008 - ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY FOR CHILDREN METHODIST HOSPITAL - LOWER LEVEL 2301 S. BROAD ST., PHILA., PA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM The Asian American Women's Coalition members are warming up to prepare our annual holiday party for Asian children of need. Methodist Hospital is extremely generous in donating the room for our party on the lower level, scrumptious food, and children funds. Preparations for this event start in January and continue throughout the year until the party. We provide musical and special entertainment, arts and crafts, party favors, and Santa Claus with bags full of wrapped gifts for about 50 children from local Asian communities. Each year to help defray these costs we ask for contributions of $25 or more from our membership and supporters. We hope you will get into the spirit and support us with your check donation payable to AAWC, Holiday Party, 301-305 N. 9th St., Phila., Pa. 19107 and/or learning toy donations for the average age of 5. Please write description on check as "Holiday Party". Thank you very much for your generosity! Committee Members: Mary Faustino, Margaret Yee, Cecilia Moy Yep, Virginia Lam, Grace Kong, Carol Wong, plus....more elves ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - SURVIVAL GUIDE TO COLLEGE LIFE FOR "SMARTIES" FREE WORKSHOP WITH MEALS FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DATE: October 25th, 2008 (Saturday) PLACE: Community College of Philadelphia (The Great Hall, Winnet Student Life Building) 17th Street between Spring Garden & Callowhill Streets TIME: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM FREE PARKING: 17th St. next to Winnet Building or SEPTA BUS #2 Understand FINANCIAL AID Learn ACADEMIC STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS Navigate BASIC BANKING Acquire CAMPUS SAFETY TIPS How to seek HELP AND SUPPORT Luncheon with COLLEGE STUDENTS TO NETWORK REGISTER BY OCTOBER 21st, Click on SURVIVAL GUIDE TO COLLEGE LIFE FOR "SMARTIES" ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - SEPTEMBER AAWC MEMBER'S MEETING - CUBA LIBRE RESTAURANT DATE: September 13th (Saturday) PLACE: 2nd & Market Sts., Philadelphia, 19106 TIME: 11:00 AM ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - 14TH ANNUAL CECILIA MOY YEP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD BANQUET DATE: Friday, June 20th PLACE: Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant in Chinatown TIME: 6:00 PM EMCEE: Denise Nakano, NBC 10 News Anchor GUEST SPEAKER: Yukiko Ishida, D.M.A., Coloratura Soprano East West Music Scholarship RSVP: Mary A. Faustino Contact at ALLFORMS@AOL.COM or 215-922-0654 AAWC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization (#23-2503656) Please list Company, Name(s), Address, Phone, E-mail with check payable to: AAWC Click HERE for Invitation 301-305 North 9th Street Phila., Pa. 19107 $75 Individual Ticket Attire: Business Changes in AAWC's 2008 fundraising campaign will enable donors to have the option of contributing to the scholarshp fund or to outreach programs that will assist women in the Asian American community. The new Levels of Giving to AAWC are as follows: GOLDEN PHOENIX - $6,000 donation will be awarded to 1 Asian American female student to attend a 4 year college DRAGON - $5,000 donation will be used for AAWC programs to address Asian American women's issues PHEASANT - $3,500 donation will support Asian American female students during 4 years of college or fund programs for Asian American women's issues PEACOCK - $1,500 donation will support Asian American female students during 2 years of college or fund programs for Asian American women's issues JADE - $1,000 donation from grass root organizations or individuals who share AAWC's vision of improving the quality of life for Asian American women All Levels of Giving will receive 10 dinner tickets to the AAWC Scholarship Award Banquet. ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - AAWC "LET'S MINGLE" COMPLIMENTARY RECEPTION/MEETING AT HK GOLDEN PHOENIX RESTAURANT DATE: May 14th (Wednesday) PLACE: HK Golden Phoenix Restaurant 911 Race St. Phila., Pa. 215-629-4988 TIME: 6:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY: Free to all attendees RSVP: Marife Domingo at domingo.marife@gmail.com by May 12th All AAWC members, alumni, and their guests are all welcome. Dinner will be provided. This event is free of charge. AAWC would like members to get to know each other especially those who have not been members in the past years. We missed you and would like to have you back. "Let's Mingle" Reception hopefully is a start of getting to know our members, bring back old members and meet prospective members. This is an excellent opportunity for networking with other women; Learn more about AAWC and express your interest and expectations on being an AAWC member. We very much like to see you at this Reception. ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE'S INSTITUTE FOR WOMENS' HEALTH & LEADERSHIP - FREE EVENT OPEN TO PUBLIC DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE : AGING WITH DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE DATE: Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 PLACE: Moore College of Art & Design 20th Street & The Parkway Phila., Pa. TIME: Registration 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Program 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM Dinner/Entertainment 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM COMPLIMENTARY: Free Event Open to the Public RSVP: Call to register 215-255-7373 or email IWHL.DREXELMED.EDU Co-sponsors: * Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interest of the Elderly (CARIE) * Supportive Older Womens' Network (SOWN) * Penn Asian Senior Services (PASSi) ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - AAWC SEMINAR : WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP "SPEAK UP" DATE: Saturday, January 26, 2008 PLACE: Education Center of School District of Philadelphia, Room 1075 440 North Broad St., Phila., Pa. TIME: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Seminar with Continental Breakfast 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 2008 New Officer Ceremony, Meeting, Member's Lunch COMPLIMENTARY: Free breakfast to all attendees RSVP: AAWC.SPEAKUP@GMAIL.COM or 215-922-0654 by Wed., January 23, 2008 Keynote Speaker: Francey Lim Youngberg, Esq. Panelists: Im Ja Choi, Executive Director, Penn Asian Senior Services Diana Liu, Esq., Partner, Wolf Block Mailee Walker, Executive Director, Claneil Foundation Julie Wong, President, Pan Am Realty Co. Sophie Xu, Manager, Payment Processing, PECO Ellen Yin, Entrepreneur/Author, Fork Restaurant All members, friends, students and professionals are welcomed to this FREE seminar featuring some of the most prominent Asian American women in our community to learn about women in LEADERSHIP! ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - AAWC "LET'S MINGLE" COMPLIMENTARY RECEPTION/MEETING AT SANG KEE RESTAURANT DATE: November 14th (Wednesday) PLACE: Sang Kee Restaurant 238 North 9th St. Phila., Pa. 215-925-7532 TIME: 6:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY: Free to all attendees RSVP: Marife Domingo at marife.domingo@temple.edu by November 10th All AAWC members, alumni, and their guests are all welcome. Dinner will be provided. This event is free of charge. AAWC would like members to get to know each other especially those who have not been members in the past years. We missed you and would like to have you back. "Let's Mingle" Reception hopefully is a start of getting to know our members, bring back old members and meet prospective members. This is an excellent opportunity for networking with other women; Learn more about AAWC and express your interest and expectations on being an AAWC member. We very much like to see you at this Reception. ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - DIALOGUE ACROSS RACE FOR WOMEN : BRIDGING THE DIVIDE DATE: Wednesday, October 10th TIME: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PLACE: Wolf Block Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia , Pa. COST: $30 Wine and hors d'oeuvres provided Female executives from diverse backgrounds constantly face the challenge of successfully navigating their way into the upper echelons of the professional world. They must traverse age, experience, and cultural differences between themselves and other women professionals to insure the upward mobility for all women in the business arena. In this follow up to our previous event "Diversity in Leadership," attendees will further explore the impact that culture and background have on the way women across all races are perceived by other women within, and outside of, their own race. We are honored to have two certified experts in the field of diversity training co-facilitate our event: Nila Betof Chief Operating Officer, The Leader's Edge and Estelle Matthews Sr. Vice President, State HR Team Leader for Mid-Atlantic Bank, Wachovia Bank Nila and Estelle will delve into issues such as race and gender stereotypes and initiate candid dialogue among attendees in this interactive exercise designed to create awareness and understanding across cultural lines and among women leaders. The "Diversity in Leadership" event sold out and space is limited, so take part in the continuing conversation with other female professionals and leaders in the community. Special recognition to WolfBlock for their generous support and sponsorship. This Event is Presented By: Asian American Women's Coalition National Conference of Puerto Rican Women National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division â?" Philadelphia Chapter National Black MBA Association, Philadelphia Chapter Women's MBA Network ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - AAWC GENERAL MEETING AT UNIV OF PENN MUSEUM LUNCH and TOUR for TREASURES from WORLD CULTURES DATE: Saturday, October 27th TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM General Meeting on 3rd floor / Lunch & Tour follows PLACE: Penn Museum 3260 South Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19104 (across from Franklin Field) COST: $25 includes box lunch and entrance fee Pay by check at meeting or mail check to: AAWC 301-305 North 9th St. Phila., Pa.19107 DEADLINE: Monday, October 22nd RSVP: Jenny Wong at jenny.wong@astrazeneca.com Visit WWW.MUSEUM.UPENN.EDU for more information. ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - 13TH ANNUAL CECILIA MOY YEP SCHOLARSHIP AWARD DINNER * * * * * * * * * * AAWC 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION * * * * * * * * Location : Amtrack 30th Street Station North Waiting Room 2955 Market St. Phila., Pa. Metered and on-site parking available at $2/hr and accept only quarters. There is a change machine located inside the doors at the south side of the station. or Click on www.philapark.org for other parking options. or Central Parking System will offer AAWC Gala guests 2-hr.+ parking for $12 (regularly $17). Guests will have their parking tickets stamped at the Gala registration table and they must pay at the cashier. The Central Parking System garage is located at 2929 Arch Street. To get to the parking structure, turn right into the driveway of The Cira Centre at 2929 Arch Street and follow the signs straight into the parking garage. Date: Friday, September 28th, 2007 Time: 6:00 PM Cocktails (Cash Bar) Complimentary Hors d'Oeuvres from Sang Kee Peking Duck House 7:00 PM Dinner and Program, Music and Dancing Emcees: Nydia Han, WPVI - TV6 & Ryan Motts - Wired 96.5 FM RSVP: Friday, September 14th, 2007 Email JoYu Lori Chen or Anna Perng at aawc2007gala@gmail.com or Phone 215-981-3732 AAWC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization (#23-2503656) Please list Company, Name(s), Address, Phone, E-mail with check payable to: AAWC 301-305 North 9th Street Phila., Pa. 19107 $75 Individual Ticket $700 10 Seats Per Table Attire: Business ****************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - AAWC MEMBER'S MEETING / POTLUCK PICNIC DATE: Saturday, August 11th TIME: 11:30 AM PLACE: Franklin Square Park, 200 N. 6th St., Phila., Pa. 19106 RAIN - Meet at the PCDC office instead RSVP: Kim Vo 265-679-2023 / Co-Chair Scholar Development Committee Summer is here! Come out and join AAWC for some fun in the sun. Spend the beautiful afternoon reconnecting with your fellow AAWC members and making new friends at the lovely Franklin Square Park. Scholars are encourage to attend, a great opportunity for networking. Take advantage of the afternoon getting to know the entire AAWC organization, one woman at a time. We would love to get to know you better! Ladies, please bring your favorite dish to share with the expected number of guests. Also, bring your recipe if you would like to share it. Please note that the event will immediately follow AAWC Member's Meeting that will begin at 9:30 AM. *************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP: WHERE ARE WE NOW? WHERE ARE WE GOING? OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN Come hear from female corporate, government, and nonprofit leaders about the opportunities and challenges of diversity in leadership DATE: Wednesday, July 11th PLACE: Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. TIME: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (5:30 PM Networking, 6:00 PM Program) Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres COST: $25 before July 1 $30 after July 1 RSVP: Please send check payable to AAWC to: Myrna L. Youngberg, 592 Gen. Armstrong Rd. King of Prussia, PA 19406 Please contact info@womensmbanetwork.org with any questions OR if you are a student and would like financial assistance to attend OR for more detail www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=135448 FEATURING: Aditi Roy: Co-Anchor, NBC 10 Weekend Today - Moderator Charisse Lillie: VP, Human Resources, Comcast Corporation - Keynote Speaker With responses & reflections from: Wilmarie Gonzalez: National Conference of Puerto Rican Women Director, Bureau of Advocacy, Protection and Education & State Long Term Care Ombudsman, Pennsylvania Department of Aging Venetta Larry: National Black MBA Association, Philadelphia Chapter Managing Director, Premiere Brand Consulting Group Barbara Simmons: National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division, Philadelphia Chapter Assistant to the President for Internal Relations/Social Equity, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Honorable Judge Ida Chen: Asian American Women's Coalition Special recognition to WolfBlock for their generous support and sponsorship. This Event is Presented By: Asian American Women's Coalition National Conference of Puerto Rican Women National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division, Philadelphia Chapter National Black MBA Association, Philadelphia Chapter Women's MBA Network ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - 13th ANNUAL CECILIA MOY YEP SCHOLARSHIP AWARD BANQUET * * * * * * * * AAWC 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION * * * * * * * Please contact by May 25th: Anna Perng, (215) 981-3732, anna.perng@gmail.com SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $6,000 GOLDEN PHOENIX Helps support an Asian American student with the costs of her textbooks, science laboratory, and computer supplies during 4 years of college. The Golden Phoenix Sponsor receives: A scholarship recipient named for the donor Verbal recognition at the Scholarship Dinner A full-page advertisement in the Scholarship Dinner program Ten complimentary tickets to the Scholarship Dinner $5,000 DRAGON Helps support an Asian American student with the costs of her textbooks, science laboratory, and computer supplies during 4 years of college. The Dragon Sponsor receives: Verbal recognition at the Scholarship Dinner A full-page advertisement in the Scholarship Dinner program Ten complimentary tickets to the Scholarship Dinner $3.500 PHEASANT Helps support an Asian American student with the costs of her textbooks, science laboratory, and computer supplies during 4 years of college. The Pheasant Sponsor receives: One-half page advertisement in the Scholarship Dinner program Ten complimentary tickets to the Scholarship Dinner $2,000 PEACOCK Helps support an Asian American student with the costs of her textbooks, science laboratory, and computer supplies during 4 years of college. The Peacock Sponsor receives: One-quarter page advertisement in the Scholarship Dinner program Five complimentary tickets to the Scholarship Dinner ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - AAWC "LET'S MINGLE" COMPLIMENTARY RECEPTION/MEETING AT SANG KEE RESTAURANT DATE: May 9th (Wednesday) PLACE: Sang Kee Restaurant 238 North 9th St. Phila., Pa. 215-925-7532 TIME: 6:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY: Free to all attendees RSVP: Myrna Youngberg at mlyoungberg@verizon.net or 610-805-6204 April showers brings......THE AAWC SPRING BEAUTY EVENT! Back by popular demand, AAWC invites you to its SPRING BEAUTY EVENT. Freshen up your makeup wardrobe! Meet other AAWC members! Don't be shy - Queenie, an Asian American beauty consultant for Shiseido, will show you the new looks for Spring and Summer! All AAWC members, alumni, and their guests are all welcome. Dinner will be provided. This event is free of charge. AAWC would like members to get to know each other especially those who have not been members in the past years. We missed you and would like to have you back. "Let's Mingle" Reception hopefully is a start of getting to know our members, bring back old members and meet prospective members. This is an excellent opportunity for networking with other women; Learn more about AAWC and express your interest and expectations on being an AAWC member. We very much like to see you at this Reception. ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2006 - AAWC "LET'S MINGLE" COMPLIMENTARY RECEPTION/MEETING AT SANG KEE RESTAURANT DATE: October 11th (Wednesday) PLACE: Sang Kee Restaurant 238 North 9th St. Phila., Pa. 215-925-7532 TIME: 6:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY: Free to all attendees RSVP: Myrna Youngberg at mlyoungberg@verizon.net or 610-805-6204 AAWC would like members to get to know each other especially those who have not been members in the past years. We missed you and would like to have you back. "Let's Mingle" Reception hopefully is a start of getting to know our members, bring back old members and meet prospective members. This is an excellent opportunity for networking with other women; Learn more about AAWC and express your interest and expectations on being an AAWC member. We very much like to see you at this Reception. ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2006 - 12TH ANNUAL CECILIA MOY YEP SCHOLARSHIP AWARD DINNER Location : Saigon Maxim Restaurant 636 Washington Ave. Phila., Pa. 19147 215-271-8838 Time: Friday, September 15th, 2006 6:00 PM Cocktails 6:30 PM Program 7:00 PM Dinner and Dancing Mistress of Ceremony: Nydia Han, WPVI - TV6 RSVP: August 28th AAWC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization (#23-2503656) Please list name(s), address, phone, e-mail with check payable to: AAWC 301-305 North 9th Street Phila., Pa. 19107 $65 (1 seat) Ticket $100 (1 seat) Friend $500 (5 seats) Patron $1,000 (10 seats) Sponsor $1,250 (10 seats) Corporate $2,250 (10 seats) Pheasant $3,250 (10 seats) Crane $4,250 (10 seats) Dragon $6,000 (10 seats) Golden Phoenix Email: aawc2006@yahoo.com Attire: Business ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2006 - AAWC "LET'S MINGLE" COMPLIMENTARY RECEPTION AT JOY TSIN LAU RESTAURANT DATE: June 14th (Wednesday) PLACE: Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant 1026 Race St, Phila., Pa. 19107 215-925-7227 TIME: 6:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY: Free to all attendees RSVP: Myrna Youngberg at mlyoungberg@verizon.net or 610-805-6204 AAWC would like members to get to know each other especially those who have not been members in the past years. We missed you and would like to have you back. "Let's Mingle" Reception hopefully is a start of getting to know our members, bring back old members and meet prospective members. This is an excellent opportunity for networking with other women; Learn more about AAWC and express your interest and expectations on being an AAWC member. We very much like to see you at this Reception. ********************************************************************************************************************************* 2006 - AAWC SPECIAL COMPLIMENTARY LUNCHEON MEETING & ATWATER KENT MUSEUM WALK DATE: January 21st (Saturday) PLACE: Atwater Kent Museum, located at 15 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA. There are two parking garages conveniently located. TIME: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Annual Meeting 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM - Buffet Luncheon 01:00 PM to .............. - Tour the museum at your leisure COMPLIMENTARY: Free to all attendees RSVP: January 14th (Saturday) to Jenny Wong via e-mail. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at jenny.wong@astrazeneca.com The Awater Kent Museum has opened their doors to our organization. They were instrumental in the Alvarado Exhibit that AAWC held in April 2005 at the Independence Branch Library of Philadelphia. Please join us. ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2005 - FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN PART III IN CAMBODIAN - FREE hosted by AAWC and Women's Bureau of the US Department of Labor Time: Saturday, July 16, 2005 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Complimentary Lunch) Location: Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia 5412 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19120 215-324-4070 Program:: 10:00 - 10:15 AM Welcome and Registration Margaret Chin, Officer: School District of Philadelphia, The Office of Languages, Culture, and the Arts Lucia Bruce: Women's Bureau, Department of Labor Honorable Judge Ida K. Chen: Court of Common Pleas 10:15 - 12:00 PM How to Save Money and Build a Nest Egg How to Open a Bank Account and Use Bank Services How to Obtain and Use a MAC Card 12:00 - 12:15 PM Questions and Answers Andy Saruon Ly, Fist Financial Hani White, Women's Opportunity Resource Center (WORC) 12:15 - 1:00 PM Lunch and Networking ********************************************************************************************************************************* 2005 - FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN PART III IN VIETNAMESE - FREE hosted by AAWC, Women's Bureau of the US Department of Labor, and Vietnamese United National Association Time: Sunday, July 17, 2005 @ 12:30 - 3:30 PM (Complimentary Lunch) Location: Saigon Maxim Restaurant 6th and Washington Streets, Philadelphia, Pa 19147 Free Parking Cost: Free to attendees. Event is open to all but our seminars are designed to reach out and support Asian women. Please attend because this informative event can change your financial future and career. Presenters: Presentations will be conducted in Vietnamese Our guest speakers: Thu-Ha Lam Licensed Financial Sales Consultant, PNC Bank Chau Duong CPA, Quality Control Manager, National Lending Corporation Topics: - How to save money and what to do if you lose your job. - How to open a bank account and utilize banking service. - Credit: How to obtain credit How to avoid overusing credit How to repair damaged credit Contact: Diane Nguyen TEL. 215-923-3430 RSVP: By July 13, 2005. Space is limited. Please call us with your name, phone number, and address. ********************************************************************************************************************************* 2005 - FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN PART III IN KOREAN - FREE hosted by AAWC and the Women' s Bureau of the US Department of Labor Time: Sunday, July 17, 2005 @ 5:45 PM (Complimentary Dinner) Location: Young Bin Kwan Korean Restaurant 101 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, Pa. 19046 215- 572-6000 Program: 5:45 - 6:00 PM Welcome and Registration Jenny Wong, AAWC President Lucia Bruce, Women's Bureau, Department of Labor 6:00 - 6:45 PM Planning for the Good Life in Retirement Strategies to Help You Secure Your Future 6:45 - 7:00 PM Questions and Answers 7:00 - 8:00 PM Dinner and Networking Guest Speaker: Pearl Lee Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor Retirement Planning Specialist of Morgan Stanley ********************************************************************************************************************************* 2005 - FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN PART III - FREE hosted by AAWC and the Women's Bureau of the US Department of Labor Time: Sunday, June 12, 2005 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Complimenary Lunch) Location : Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant 1026 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 Meter and Garage parking are available in Chinatown area Rsvp: Friday, June 10th, 2005 Please call us with your name, phone number, address, and language you want to participate. Space is limited. Contact: Grace Kong TEL. 215-271-0209 Cost: Free to attendees. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to this informative event that can change your financial future and career. Event is open to all. Supporting Organizations: Chinese American Women's Sisterhood Society of Philadelphia Greater Philadelphia Overseas Chinese Association Children's Village Child Care Center Language: Presentations will be conducted in both Mandarin and Cantonese Mandarin: Jo-Yu Chen, MBA Financial Planner, Creative Financial Group Cantonese: Lisa Woo Financial Services Associate, Prudential Financial SCHEDULE 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Welcome & Registration 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM Session I: Planning for Retirement 12:20 AM - 1:00 PM Session II: How to Save for Rainy Days 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Networking Lunch ********************************************************************************************************************************* 2005 - ALVARADO EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS HISTORY OF FILIPINO IMMIGRANTS AAWC in collaboration with the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia (FECGP) and The Free Library of Philadelphia - Independence Branch will present the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service "SITES" photography exhibit of the life and times of early Filipino immigrants in the United States. When: April 16 - June 12 Where: Free Library of Philadelphia - Independence Branch 18 S. 7th Street Phila., Pa. Inquiries: 267-243-3952 Dubbed "Through My Father's Eyes," the exhibit was first presented in San Francisco and highlights the work of photographer Ricardo Alvarado (1914-1976). His collection of photographs chronicles the early existence of Filipinos in California during the post-war era. The opening night on April 29 at 6:30 p.m. will showcase the Island's culinary delights, Filipino serenade and music, and performances by the Philippine Folk Arts Society. Films on Filipinos in America will also be featured. This exhibit is made possible through the support of the Smithsonian Institute, Atwater Kent Museum, Free Library of Philadelphia, and Federal Express. For more information about the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia, visit www.fecgp.org. For more information about Ricardo Alvarado and his works, go to www.campaignadvantage.com/services/websites/archive/smithsonian/exhibitions/alvarado ********************************************************************************************************************************* |
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******************************************************************************************************************************** CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2009 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AWARDED ON JUNE 19th, 2009 AT THE 15TH ANNUAL CECILIA MOY YEP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2009 - DECEMBER ELECTION MEETING & TOY WRAPPING PARTY METHODIST HOSPITAL - LOWER LEVEL 2301 S. BROAD ST., PHILA., PA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The 2010 Officers and the Board of Directors for AAWC will be elected by the current board members but all members and friends are invited to attend. The meeting will take place promptly at 6:00 pm followed by the toy wrapping party. We wish to have a big turnout to join us for a light meal prior to wrapping toys with gift paper that we provide for you. Paid parking is in the lot next to the hospital. Volunteers are needed to help on both days. ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2009 - ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY FOR CHILDREN METHODIST HOSPITAL - LOWER LEVEL 2301 S. BROAD ST., PHILA., PA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM The Asian American Women's Coalition members are warming up to prepare our annual holiday party for Asian children of need. Methodist Hospital is extremely generous in donating the room for our party on the lower level, scrumptious food, and children funds. Preparations for this event start in January and continue throughout the year until the party. We provide musical and special entertainment, arts and crafts, party favors, and Santa Claus with bags full of wrapped gifts for about 50 children from local Asian communities. Each year to help defray these costs we ask for contributions of $25 or more from our membership and supporters. We hope you will get into the spirit and support us with your check donation payable to AAWC, Holiday Party, 301-305 N. 9th St., Phila., Pa. 19107 and/or learning toy donations for the average age of 5. Please write description on check as "Holiday Party". Thank you very much for your generosity! Committee Members: Nancy Francis, Mary Faustino.......many more elves ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2009 - SURVIVAL GUIDE TO GOOD HEALTH FOR "SMARTIES" FREE WORKSHOP WITH COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST & LUNCH & RAFFLE PRIZES DATE: October 10, 2009 (Saturday) PLACE: Geary Auditorium, Drexel University 15th & Vine Streets, Phila., Pa. 19102 (Parking available at 1540 Spring Street ($5 flat fee) COST: FREE TIME: Breakfast & Registration: 8:15 AM Program: 9:00 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM Ends: 1:00 PM 3 WAYS TO REGISTER BY September 30th: >> Click on REGISTER GUESTS and ME >> Email us ASIANAMERICAN.WOMENSCOALITION@GMAIL.COM >> Call MARIFE DOMINGO at 267.679.3659 Understand HEALTH STATE OF THE ART FROM EXPERTS Learn WHY ASIANS ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE STROKES Navigate HOME HEALTH AIDE PROGRAMS & SERVICES Acquire INSIGHTS ON GAMBLING ADDICTION How to Seek HELP AND SUPPORT Keynote Speaker: Dr. Timorhy Fong, UCLA Cambling Studies Program Remarks: Dr. Arthur Evans City of Philadelphia ** Program funded by DREXEL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH & THE POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2009 - LET'S MINGLE! AT FRANKLIN SQUARE PARK IN PHILADELPHIA DATE: Saturday, August 8th PLACE: Franklin Square Park in Philadelphia 200 N. 6th St., Phila., Pa., 19106 (7th & Races Sts.) TIME: 12:00 PM CHAIR: Kim Vo = Chair of Scholar Development Committee RSVP: Via Evite or 267-679-2023 Summer is here! Come out and join AAWC for some fun in the sun. Spend the beautiful afternoon reconnecting with your fellow AAWC members and making new friends at the lovely Franklin Square Park. Scholars are encouraged to attend, a great opportunity for networking. Take advantage of the afternoon getting to know the entire AAWC organization, one woman at a time. We would love to get to know you better! Ladies, please bring your favorite dish to share with the expected number of guests. Also, bring your recipe if you would like to share and /or post it on the evite. If you can not think of anything to bring, please see list of items to bring and indicate what you are bringing so there will not be duplicates. We would like this event to be as interactive as possibe so if you have any card or board games (e.g. Taboo, Uno, Sorry, etc.), please bring them. Please note that the event will immediately follow AAWC Members Meeting. The meeting will take place at the Franklin Square Park. You may contact me either by phone or email with questions or suggestions. Thank you! Kim Vo Chair AAWC Scholar Development Committee ***************************************************************************************************************************** 2009 - 15TH ANNUAL CECILIA MOY YEP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD BANQUET DATE: Friday, June 19th PLACE: Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant in Chinatown 1026 Race St., Phila., Pa., 19107 TIME: 6:00 PM EMCEE: Aditi Roy NBC 10 News Anchor/Reporter RSVP: By Friday, JUNE 5th. Contact AAWC.BANQUET2009@GMAIL.COM or 215-922-0654 ATTIRE: Business AAWC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization (#23-2503656) Please list Company, Name(s), Address, Phone, E-mail with Check payable to: AAWC Click HERE for Invitation 301-305 North 9th Street Phila., Pa. 19107 Atten: Banquet The new Levels of Giving to AAWC are as follows: INDIVIDUAL TICKET - $50 or $500 per table of 10 dinner seats GOLDEN PHOENIX - $6,000 (10 dinner seats) DRAGON - $5,000 (10 dinner seats) PHEASANT - $3,500 (10 dinner seats) PEACOCK - $1,500 (10 dinner seats) JADE - $1,000 (10 dinner seats) PATRON - $300 (2 dinner seats) FRIEND - $100 (1 dinner seat) DONATION - $20 Listing of donor's name in the program book Many thanks to our growing list of sponsors: The Powell Family Foundataion PECO PNC Bank Beneficial Bank Independence Foundation Asian Bank Methodist Hospital Foundation Connelly Foundation Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC Jones Apparel Group Drexel University PCDC - Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation Sabrina Soong Memorial AAWC ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2009 - SURVIVAL IN THESE ECONOMIC TIMES FOR "SMARTIES" FREE WORKSHOP WITH COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST & LUNCH & RAFFLE PRIZES DATE: February 28th, 2009 (Saturday) PLACE: PECO 2301 Market Street, Phila., Pa. (for map & directions click HERE) COST: FREE TIME: Registration: 8:30 AM Program: 9:00 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM Ends: 1:00 PM REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 24th, Click on: REGISTER ME NOW Understand CREDIT IN A MONEY WORLD Learn HOW TO BECOME AN INVESTOR Navigate PREPARATIONS FOR RETIREMENT Acquire EMPLOYMENT & JOB SECURITY TIPS How to seek HELP AND SUPPORT Moderator: Nydia Han, Consumer Reporter of WPVI-TV/6ABC Keynote: Speaker: Steve Sanders, CEO of First Genesis Remarks: Lucia Bruce, Regional Manager of DOL-Women's Bureau Program funded by the POWELL FAMILY FOUNDATION Please reserve this important date on your calendar and learn to be more proactive in handling personal finances in light of the current economic turmoil. This free seminar will provide invaluable information to help you make informed decisions regarding your personal finances. ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - DECEMBER MEETING & TOY WRAPPING PARTY METHODIST HOSPITAL - LOWER LEVEL 2301 S. BROAD ST., PHILA., PA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The 2009 Officers and the Board of Directors for AAWC will be elected by the current board members but all members and friends are invited to attend. The meeting will take place promptly at 6:00 pm followed by the toy wrapping party. We wish to have a big turnout to join us for a light meal prior to wrapping toys with gift paper that we provide for you. Parking is free on both days in the lot next to the hospital. Volunteers are needed to help on both days. ********************************************************************************************************************************* 2008 - ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY FOR CHILDREN METHODIST HOSPITAL - LOWER LEVEL 2301 S. BROAD ST., PHILA., PA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM The Asian American Women's Coalition members are warming up to prepare our annual holiday party for Asian children of need. Methodist Hospital is extremely generous in donating the room for our party on the lower level, scrumptious food, and children funds. Preparations for this event start in January and continue throughout the year until the party. We provide musical and special entertainment, arts and crafts, party favors, and Santa Claus with bags full of wrapped gifts for about 50 children from local Asian communities. Each year to help defray these costs we ask for contributions of $25 or more from our membership and supporters. We hope you will get into the spirit and support us with your check donation payable to AAWC, Holiday Party, 301-305 N. 9th St., Phila., Pa. 19107 and/or learning toy donations for the average age of 5. Please write description on check as "Holiday Party". Thank you very much for your generosity! Committee Members: Mary Faustino, Margaret Yee, Cecilia Moy Yep, Virginia Lam, Grace Kong, Carol Wong, plus....more elves ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - SURVIVAL GUIDE TO COLLEGE LIFE FOR "SMARTIES" FREE WORKSHOP WITH MEALS FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DATE: October 25th, 2008 (Saturday) PLACE: Community College of Philadelphia (The Great Hall, Winnet Student Life Building) 17th Street between Spring Garden & Callowhill Streets TIME: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM FREE PARKING: 17th St. next to Winnet Building or SEPTA BUS #2 Understand FINANCIAL AID Learn ACADEMIC STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS Navigate BASIC BANKING Acquire CAMPUS SAFETY TIPS How to seek HELP AND SUPPORT Luncheon with COLLEGE STUDENTS TO NETWORK REGISTER BY OCTOBER 21st, Click on SURVIVAL GUIDE TO COLLEGE LIFE FOR "SMARTIES" ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - SEPTEMBER AAWC MEMBER'S MEETING - CUBA LIBRE RESTAURANT DATE: September 13th (Saturday) PLACE: 2nd & Market Sts., Philadelphia, 19106 TIME: 11:00 AM ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - 14TH ANNUAL CECILIA MOY YEP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD BANQUET DATE: Friday, June 20th PLACE: Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant in Chinatown TIME: 6:00 PM EMCEE: Denise Nakano, NBC 10 News Anchor GUEST SPEAKER: Yukiko Ishida, D.M.A., Coloratura Soprano East West Music Scholarship RSVP: Mary A. Faustino Contact at ALLFORMS@AOL.COM or 215-922-0654 AAWC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization (#23-2503656) Please list Company, Name(s), Address, Phone, E-mail with check payable to: AAWC Click HERE for Invitation 301-305 North 9th Street Phila., Pa. 19107 $75 Individual Ticket Attire: Business Changes in AAWC's 2008 fundraising campaign will enable donors to have the option of contributing to the scholarshp fund or to outreach programs that will assist women in the Asian American community. The new Levels of Giving to AAWC are as follows: GOLDEN PHOENIX - $6,000 donation will be awarded to 1 Asian American female student to attend a 4 year college DRAGON - $5,000 donation will be used for AAWC programs to address Asian American women's issues PHEASANT - $3,500 donation will support Asian American female students during 4 years of college or fund programs for Asian American women's issues PEACOCK - $1,500 donation will support Asian American female students during 2 years of college or fund programs for Asian American women's issues JADE - $1,000 donation from grass root organizations or individuals who share AAWC's vision of improving the quality of life for Asian American women All Levels of Giving will receive 10 dinner tickets to the AAWC Scholarship Award Banquet. ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - AAWC "LET'S MINGLE" COMPLIMENTARY RECEPTION/MEETING AT HK GOLDEN PHOENIX RESTAURANT DATE: May 14th (Wednesday) PLACE: HK Golden Phoenix Restaurant 911 Race St. Phila., Pa. 215-629-4988 TIME: 6:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY: Free to all attendees RSVP: Marife Domingo at domingo.marife@gmail.com by May 12th All AAWC members, alumni, and their guests are all welcome. Dinner will be provided. This event is free of charge. AAWC would like members to get to know each other especially those who have not been members in the past years. We missed you and would like to have you back. "Let's Mingle" Reception hopefully is a start of getting to know our members, bring back old members and meet prospective members. This is an excellent opportunity for networking with other women; Learn more about AAWC and express your interest and expectations on being an AAWC member. We very much like to see you at this Reception. ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE'S INSTITUTE FOR WOMENS' HEALTH & LEADERSHIP - FREE EVENT OPEN TO PUBLIC DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE : AGING WITH DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE DATE: Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 PLACE: Moore College of Art & Design 20th Street & The Parkway Phila., Pa. TIME: Registration 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Program 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM Dinner/Entertainment 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM COMPLIMENTARY: Free Event Open to the Public RSVP: Call to register 215-255-7373 or email IWHL.DREXELMED.EDU Co-sponsors: * Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interest of the Elderly (CARIE) * Supportive Older Womens' Network (SOWN) * Penn Asian Senior Services (PASSi) ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2008 - AAWC SEMINAR : WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP "SPEAK UP" DATE: Saturday, January 26, 2008 PLACE: Education Center of School District of Philadelphia, Room 1075 440 North Broad St., Phila., Pa. TIME: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Seminar with Continental Breakfast 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 2008 New Officer Ceremony, Meeting, Member's Lunch COMPLIMENTARY: Free breakfast to all attendees RSVP: AAWC.SPEAKUP@GMAIL.COM or 215-922-0654 by Wed., January 23, 2008 Keynote Speaker: Francey Lim Youngberg, Esq. Panelists: Im Ja Choi, Executive Director, Penn Asian Senior Services Diana Liu, Esq., Partner, Wolf Block Mailee Walker, Executive Director, Claneil Foundation Julie Wong, President, Pan Am Realty Co. Sophie Xu, Manager, Payment Processing, PECO Ellen Yin, Entrepreneur/Author, Fork Restaurant All members, friends, students and professionals are welcomed to this FREE seminar featuring some of the most prominent Asian American women in our community to learn about women in LEADERSHIP! ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - AAWC "LET'S MINGLE" COMPLIMENTARY RECEPTION/MEETING AT SANG KEE RESTAURANT DATE: November 14th (Wednesday) PLACE: Sang Kee Restaurant 238 North 9th St. Phila., Pa. 215-925-7532 TIME: 6:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY: Free to all attendees RSVP: Marife Domingo at marife.domingo@temple.edu by November 10th All AAWC members, alumni, and their guests are all welcome. Dinner will be provided. This event is free of charge. AAWC would like members to get to know each other especially those who have not been members in the past years. We missed you and would like to have you back. "Let's Mingle" Reception hopefully is a start of getting to know our members, bring back old members and meet prospective members. This is an excellent opportunity for networking with other women; Learn more about AAWC and express your interest and expectations on being an AAWC member. We very much like to see you at this Reception. ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - DIALOGUE ACROSS RACE FOR WOMEN : BRIDGING THE DIVIDE DATE: Wednesday, October 10th TIME: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PLACE: Wolf Block Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia , Pa. COST: $30 Wine and hors d'oeuvres provided Female executives from diverse backgrounds constantly face the challenge of successfully navigating their way into the upper echelons of the professional world. They must traverse age, experience, and cultural differences between themselves and other women professionals to insure the upward mobility for all women in the business arena. In this follow up to our previous event "Diversity in Leadership," attendees will further explore the impact that culture and background have on the way women across all races are perceived by other women within, and outside of, their own race. We are honored to have two certified experts in the field of diversity training co-facilitate our event: Nila Betof Chief Operating Officer, The Leader's Edge and Estelle Matthews Sr. Vice President, State HR Team Leader for Mid-Atlantic Bank, Wachovia Bank Nila and Estelle will delve into issues such as race and gender stereotypes and initiate candid dialogue among attendees in this interactive exercise designed to create awareness and understanding across cultural lines and among women leaders. The "Diversity in Leadership" event sold out and space is limited, so take part in the continuing conversation with other female professionals and leaders in the community. Special recognition to WolfBlock for their generous support and sponsorship. This Event is Presented By: Asian American Women's Coalition National Conference of Puerto Rican Women National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division â?" Philadelphia Chapter National Black MBA Association, Philadelphia Chapter Women's MBA Network ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - AAWC GENERAL MEETING AT UNIV OF PENN MUSEUM LUNCH and TOUR for TREASURES from WORLD CULTURES DATE: Saturday, October 27th TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM General Meeting on 3rd floor / Lunch & Tour follows PLACE: Penn Museum 3260 South Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19104 (across from Franklin Field) COST: $25 includes box lunch and entrance fee Pay by check at meeting or mail check to: AAWC 301-305 North 9th St. Phila., Pa.19107 DEADLINE: Monday, October 22nd RSVP: Jenny Wong at jenny.wong@astrazeneca.com Visit WWW.MUSEUM.UPENN.EDU for more information. ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - 13TH ANNUAL CECILIA MOY YEP SCHOLARSHIP AWARD DINNER * * * * * * * * * * AAWC 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION * * * * * * * * Location : Amtrack 30th Street Station North Waiting Room 2955 Market St. Phila., Pa. Metered and on-site parking available at $2/hr and accept only quarters. There is a change machine located inside the doors at the south side of the station. or Click on www.philapark.org for other parking options. or Central Parking System will offer AAWC Gala guests 2-hr.+ parking for $12 (regularly $17). Guests will have their parking tickets stamped at the Gala registration table and they must pay at the cashier. The Central Parking System garage is located at 2929 Arch Street. To get to the parking structure, turn right into the driveway of The Cira Centre at 2929 Arch Street and follow the signs straight into the parking garage. Date: Friday, September 28th, 2007 Time: 6:00 PM Cocktails (Cash Bar) Complimentary Hors d'Oeuvres from Sang Kee Peking Duck House 7:00 PM Dinner and Program, Music and Dancing Emcees: Nydia Han, WPVI - TV6 & Ryan Motts - Wired 96.5 FM RSVP: Friday, September 14th, 2007 Email JoYu Lori Chen or Anna Perng at aawc2007gala@gmail.com or Phone 215-981-3732 AAWC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization (#23-2503656) Please list Company, Name(s), Address, Phone, E-mail with check payable to: AAWC 301-305 North 9th Street Phila., Pa. 19107 $75 Individual Ticket $700 10 Seats Per Table Attire: Business ****************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - AAWC MEMBER'S MEETING / POTLUCK PICNIC DATE: Saturday, August 11th TIME: 11:30 AM PLACE: Franklin Square Park, 200 N. 6th St., Phila., Pa. 19106 RAIN - Meet at the PCDC office instead RSVP: Kim Vo 265-679-2023 / Co-Chair Scholar Development Committee Summer is here! Come out and join AAWC for some fun in the sun. Spend the beautiful afternoon reconnecting with your fellow AAWC members and making new friends at the lovely Franklin Square Park. Scholars are encourage to attend, a great opportunity for networking. Take advantage of the afternoon getting to know the entire AAWC organization, one woman at a time. We would love to get to know you better! Ladies, please bring your favorite dish to share with the expected number of guests. Also, bring your recipe if you would like to share it. Please note that the event will immediately follow AAWC Member's Meeting that will begin at 9:30 AM. *************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP: WHERE ARE WE NOW? WHERE ARE WE GOING? OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN Come hear from female corporate, government, and nonprofit leaders about the opportunities and challenges of diversity in leadership DATE: Wednesday, July 11th PLACE: Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. TIME: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (5:30 PM Networking, 6:00 PM Program) Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres COST: $25 before July 1 $30 after July 1 RSVP: Please send check payable to AAWC to: Myrna L. Youngberg, 592 Gen. Armstrong Rd. King of Prussia, PA 19406 Please contact info@womensmbanetwork.org with any questions OR if you are a student and would like financial assistance to attend OR for more detail www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=135448 FEATURING: Aditi Roy: Co-Anchor, NBC 10 Weekend Today - Moderator Charisse Lillie: VP, Human Resources, Comcast Corporation - Keynote Speaker With responses & reflections from: Wilmarie Gonzalez: National Conference of Puerto Rican Women Director, Bureau of Advocacy, Protection and Education & State Long Term Care Ombudsman, Pennsylvania Department of Aging Venetta Larry: National Black MBA Association, Philadelphia Chapter Managing Director, Premiere Brand Consulting Group Barbara Simmons: National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division, Philadelphia Chapter Assistant to the President for Internal Relations/Social Equity, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Honorable Judge Ida Chen: Asian American Women's Coalition Special recognition to WolfBlock for their generous support and sponsorship. This Event is Presented By: Asian American Women's Coalition National Conference of Puerto Rican Women National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division, Philadelphia Chapter National Black MBA Association, Philadelphia Chapter Women's MBA Network ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - 13th ANNUAL CECILIA MOY YEP SCHOLARSHIP AWARD BANQUET * * * * * * * * AAWC 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION * * * * * * * Please contact by May 25th: Anna Perng, (215) 981-3732, anna.perng@gmail.com SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $6,000 GOLDEN PHOENIX Helps support an Asian American student with the costs of her textbooks, science laboratory, and computer supplies during 4 years of college. The Golden Phoenix Sponsor receives: A scholarship recipient named for the donor Verbal recognition at the Scholarship Dinner A full-page advertisement in the Scholarship Dinner program Ten complimentary tickets to the Scholarship Dinner $5,000 DRAGON Helps support an Asian American student with the costs of her textbooks, science laboratory, and computer supplies during 4 years of college. The Dragon Sponsor receives: Verbal recognition at the Scholarship Dinner A full-page advertisement in the Scholarship Dinner program Ten complimentary tickets to the Scholarship Dinner $3.500 PHEASANT Helps support an Asian American student with the costs of her textbooks, science laboratory, and computer supplies during 4 years of college. The Pheasant Sponsor receives: One-half page advertisement in the Scholarship Dinner program Ten complimentary tickets to the Scholarship Dinner $2,000 PEACOCK Helps support an Asian American student with the costs of her textbooks, science laboratory, and computer supplies during 4 years of college. The Peacock Sponsor receives: One-quarter page advertisement in the Scholarship Dinner program Five complimentary tickets to the Scholarship Dinner ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2007 - AAWC "LET'S MINGLE" COMPLIMENTARY RECEPTION/MEETING AT SANG KEE RESTAURANT DATE: May 9th (Wednesday) PLACE: Sang Kee Restaurant 238 North 9th St. Phila., Pa. 215-925-7532 TIME: 6:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY: Free to all attendees RSVP: Myrna Youngberg at mlyoungberg@verizon.net or 610-805-6204 April showers brings......THE AAWC SPRING BEAUTY EVENT! Back by popular demand, AAWC invites you to its SPRING BEAUTY EVENT. Freshen up your makeup wardrobe! Meet other AAWC members! Don't be shy - Queenie, an Asian American beauty consultant for Shiseido, will show you the new looks for Spring and Summer! All AAWC members, alumni, and their guests are all welcome. Dinner will be provided. This event is free of charge. AAWC would like members to get to know each other especially those who have not been members in the past years. We missed you and would like to have you back. "Let's Mingle" Reception hopefully is a start of getting to know our members, bring back old members and meet prospective members. This is an excellent opportunity for networking with other women; Learn more about AAWC and express your interest and expectations on being an AAWC member. We very much like to see you at this Reception. ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2006 - AAWC "LET'S MINGLE" COMPLIMENTARY RECEPTION/MEETING AT SANG KEE RESTAURANT DATE: October 11th (Wednesday) PLACE: Sang Kee Restaurant 238 North 9th St. Phila., Pa. 215-925-7532 TIME: 6:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY: Free to all attendees RSVP: Myrna Youngberg at mlyoungberg@verizon.net or 610-805-6204 AAWC would like members to get to know each other especially those who have not been members in the past years. We missed you and would like to have you back. "Let's Mingle" Reception hopefully is a start of getting to know our members, bring back old members and meet prospective members. This is an excellent opportunity for networking with other women; Learn more about AAWC and express your interest and expectations on being an AAWC member. We very much like to see you at this Reception. ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2006 - 12TH ANNUAL CECILIA MOY YEP SCHOLARSHIP AWARD DINNER Location : Saigon Maxim Restaurant 636 Washington Ave. Phila., Pa. 19147 215-271-8838 Time: Friday, September 15th, 2006 6:00 PM Cocktails 6:30 PM Program 7:00 PM Dinner and Dancing Mistress of Ceremony: Nydia Han, WPVI - TV6 RSVP: August 28th AAWC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization (#23-2503656) Please list name(s), address, phone, e-mail with check payable to: AAWC 301-305 North 9th Street Phila., Pa. 19107 $65 (1 seat) Ticket $100 (1 seat) Friend $500 (5 seats) Patron $1,000 (10 seats) Sponsor $1,250 (10 seats) Corporate $2,250 (10 seats) Pheasant $3,250 (10 seats) Crane $4,250 (10 seats) Dragon $6,000 (10 seats) Golden Phoenix Email: aawc2006@yahoo.com Attire: Business ******************************************************************************************************************************** 2006 - AAWC "LET'S MINGLE" COMPLIMENTARY RECEPTION AT JOY TSIN LAU RESTAURANT DATE: June 14th (Wednesday) PLACE: Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant 1026 Race St, Phila., Pa. 19107 215-925-7227 TIME: 6:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY: Free to all attendees RSVP: Myrna Youngberg at mlyoungberg@verizon.net or 610-805-6204 AAWC would like members to get to know each other especially those who have not been members in the past years. We missed you and would like to have you back. "Let's Mingle" Reception hopefully is a start of getting to know our members, bring back old members and meet prospective members. This is an excellent opportunity for networking with other women; Learn more about AAWC and express your interest and expectations on being an AAWC member. We very much like to see you at this Reception. ********************************************************************************************************************************* 2006 - AAWC SPECIAL COMPLIMENTARY LUNCHEON MEETING & ATWATER KENT MUSEUM WALK DATE: January 21st (Saturday) PLACE: Atwater Kent Museum, located at 15 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA. There are two parking garages conveniently located. TIME: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Annual Meeting 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM - Buffet Luncheon 01:00 PM to .............. - Tour the museum at your leisure COMPLIMENTARY: Free to all attendees RSVP: January 14th (Saturday) to Jenny Wong via e-mail. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at jenny.wong@astrazeneca.com The Awater Kent Museum has opened their doors to our organization. They were instrumental in the Alvarado Exhibit that AAWC held in April 2005 at the Independence Branch Library of Philadelphia. Please join us. ********************************************************************************************************************************** 2005 - FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN PART III IN CAMBODIAN - FREE hosted by AAWC and Women's Bureau of the US Department of Labor Time: Saturday, July 16, 2005 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Complimentary Lunch) Location: Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia 5412 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19120 215-324-4070 Program:: 10:00 - 10:15 AM Welcome and Registration Margaret Chin, Officer: School District of Philadelphia, The Office of Languages, Culture, and the Arts Lucia Bruce: Women's Bureau, Department of Labor Honorable Judge Ida K. Chen: Court of Common Pleas 10:15 - 12:00 PM How to Save Money and Build a Nest Egg How to Open a Bank Account and Use Bank Services How to Obtain and Use a MAC Card 12:00 - 12:15 PM Questions and Answers Andy Saruon Ly, Fist Financial Hani White, Women's Opportunity Resource Center (WORC) 12:15 - 1:00 PM Lunch and Networking ********************************************************************************************************************************* 2005 - FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN PART III IN VIETNAMESE - FREE hosted by AAWC, Women's Bureau of the US Department of Labor, and Vietnamese United National Association Time: Sunday, July 17, 2005 @ 12:30 - 3:30 PM (Complimentary Lunch) Location: Saigon Maxim Restaurant 6th and Washington Streets, Philadelphia, Pa 19147 Free Parking Cost: Free to attendees. Event is open to all but our seminars are designed to reach out and support Asian women. Please attend because this informative event can change your financial future and career. Presenters: Presentations will be conducted in Vietnamese Our guest speakers: Thu-Ha Lam Licensed Financial Sales Consultant, PNC Bank Chau Duong CPA, Quality Control Manager, National Lending Corporation Topics: - How to save money and what to do if you lose your job. - How to open a bank account and utilize banking service. - Credit: How to obtain credit How to avoid overusing credit How to repair damaged credit Contact: Diane Nguyen TEL. 215-923-3430 RSVP: By July 13, 2005. Space is limited. Please call us with your name, phone number, and address. ********************************************************************************************************************************* 2005 - FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN PART III IN KOREAN - FREE hosted by AAWC and the Women' s Bureau of the US Department of Labor Time: Sunday, July 17, 2005 @ 5:45 PM (Complimentary Dinner) Location: Young Bin Kwan Korean Restaurant 101 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, Pa. 19046 215- 572-6000 Program: 5:45 - 6:00 PM Welcome and Registration Jenny Wong, AAWC President Lucia Bruce, Women's Bureau, Department of Labor 6:00 - 6:45 PM Planning for the Good Life in Retirement Strategies to Help You Secure Your Future 6:45 - 7:00 PM Questions and Answers 7:00 - 8:00 PM Dinner and Networking Guest Speaker: Pearl Lee Associate Vice President, Financial Advisor Retirement Planning Specialist of Morgan Stanley ********************************************************************************************************************************* 2005 - FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN PART III - FREE hosted by AAWC and the Women's Bureau of the US Department of Labor Time: Sunday, June 12, 2005 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Complimenary Lunch) Location : Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant 1026 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 Meter and Garage parking are available in Chinatown area Rsvp: Friday, June 10th, 2005 Please call us with your name, phone number, address, and language you want to participate. Space is limited. Contact: Grace Kong TEL. 215-271-0209 Cost: Free to attendees. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to this informative event that can change your financial future and career. Event is open to all. Supporting Organizations: Chinese American Women's Sisterhood Society of Philadelphia Greater Philadelphia Overseas Chinese Association Children's Village Child Care Center Language: Presentations will be conducted in both Mandarin and Cantonese Mandarin: Jo-Yu Chen, MBA Financial Planner, Creative Financial Group Cantonese: Lisa Woo Financial Services Associate, Prudential Financial SCHEDULE 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Welcome & Registration 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM Session I: Planning for Retirement 12:20 AM - 1:00 PM Session II: How to Save for Rainy Days 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Networking Lunch ********************************************************************************************************************************* 2005 - ALVARADO EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS HISTORY OF FILIPINO IMMIGRANTS AAWC in collaboration with the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia (FECGP) and The Free Library of Philadelphia - Independence Branch will present the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service "SITES" photography exhibit of the life and times of early Filipino immigrants in the United States. When: April 16 - June 12 Where: Free Library of Philadelphia - Independence Branch 18 S. 7th Street Phila., Pa. Inquiries: 267-243-3952 Dubbed "Through My Father's Eyes," the exhibit was first presented in San Francisco and highlights the work of photographer Ricardo Alvarado (1914-1976). His collection of photographs chronicles the early existence of Filipinos in California during the post-war era. The opening night on April 29 at 6:30 p.m. will showcase the Island's culinary delights, Filipino serenade and music, and performances by the Philippine Folk Arts Society. Films on Filipinos in America will also be featured. This exhibit is made possible through the support of the Smithsonian Institute, Atwater Kent Museum, Free Library of Philadelphia, and Federal Express. For more information about the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia, visit www.fecgp.org. For more information about Ricardo Alvarado and his works, go to www.campaignadvantage.com/services/websites/archive/smithsonian/exhibitions/alvarado ********************************************************************************************************************************* |
Schedule of Members Meetings for 2009 We will be updating this meeting schedule and events page as necessary, so please check back often. Unless notified, all meetings will be held at: Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) 301-305 North 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215.922.0654 AAWC Phone Nbr 215.922.7232 Fax General Meetings Date Time Event Location 11/11/2009 Wednesday 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Meeting Ho Sai Gai Restaurant 12/04/2009 Friday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Nominations of Officers, Meeting & Wrapping Party Methodist Hospital 12/05/2009 Saturday 11:00 AM - 01:30 PM Holiday Party Methodist Hospital The above schedule is tentative as of 02/28/09 Ho Sai Gai Restaurant, 10th & Race Sts., Phila., Pa. 19107 Drexel University, Geary Auditorium, 15th & Vine Sts., Phila., Pa. 19102 Viet-Thai Restaurant (Choo-choo), 907 Race Street , Phila. PA 19107, 215-627-8883 Ruby Buffet International Style: 1100 S. Columbus Blvd., Phila., Pa. 19147, 215-468-8889 Education Center School District of Phila., 440 N. Broad St., Room 1075 Univ of Penn Museum: 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 898-7108 Independence Branch Library: 18 South 7th St., Phila., Pa., 19106 Methodist Hospital: 2301 S. Broad St., Phila. Pa. 19148 PCDC Office: 301-305 North 9th St., Phila., Pa., 19107, 215-922-0654 Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant: 1026 Race St., Phila., Pa., 19107, 215-592-7227 Sang Kee Peking Duck House Restaurant: 238 North 9th St., Phila., Pa., 215-925-7532 Lee How Fook Restaurant: 219 North 11th St., Phila., Pa. 19107, 215-925-7266 Ong Restaurant: 11th & Race Sts., Phila., Pa. Franklin Square Park: 200 N. 6th St., Phila, Pa. 19106 --> 7th & Race Sts. Rising Tide Restaurant: 937 Race St., Phila., Pa. 19107 HK Golden Phoenix Restaurant: 911 Race St, Phila., PA 19107, 215-629-4988 Ocean Harbor Restaurant: 1023 Race St., Phila., Pa. 19107 Cuba Libre Restaurant: 2nd & Market Sts., Phila., Pa. 19106 |
