Special Projects

The Asian and Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Associaiton (APAPA) engages in a number of Special Projects throughout the year. Some of these projects are annual, "Signature" events. This includes the Capitol Internship and Scholarship Award event in the Spring of each year and the Voters Educationa and Candidates Forum each Fall.

Other annual events include our Membership Drives, Sponsor Appreciation Dinners, and year-end Holiday Mixers. APAPA was a key sponsor of the Governor's Asian and Pacific Islander Reception, which was held in 2009 and again in 2010. The venue was the historic Stanford Mansion in Sacramento.

APAPA also engages in other Special Projects that have a finite life cycle. These are goal-oriented projects, which are often supported by grants from our generous sponsors.

APAPA and its regional chapters actively support community and civic organizations working throughout California. APAPA provides volunteers, participates in events, and provides financial support to entities that share APAPA's vision and goals.

In addition to the large events descibed above, each of APAPA's regional chapters sponsor major events and projects. Also, APAPA has an active "Meet and Greet" program that puts government and business leaders together with APAPA members and community representative for informal discussions.

Meet and Greet Program

APAPA helps provide opportunities for community and business leaders to meet with government officials in an informat setting. Participants learn about and discuss issues affecting API constituencies.

• 2007 Meetings with Governor & Secretary of State
• Article aboput APAPA's Meet and Greet Program: (PDF) Norm DeYoung,  Chair of APAPA’s Government Relations Committee and the Meet and Greet Program.
• Flyer for Sacramento’s First Annual Community Organizations’ Network Meeting held on May 7, 2012

Appointments Program

APAPA helps facilitate the appointment of strong API leaders to positions in government, without regard to political affiliation. This is know as APAPA's Appointments Program.

• Flyer for the Appointments Workshop with Mona Pasquil that was held on May 12, 2011
• Flyer for the Appointments Workshop with Mona Pasquil that was held on Febraury 27, 2012

APAPA's Annual Events

• 2006 photos
• 2007 photos
• 2008 photos
• 2009 photos
• 2010 photos
• 2011 photos

• 2006 photos
• 2007 photos, part-1
• 2007 photos, part-2
• 2008 photos
• 2009 photos
• 2010 photos
• 2011 photos

• 2009 photos
• 2010 photos, part-1
• 2010 photos, part-2

• 2007 photos
• 2008 photos
• 2009 photos

• 2004 photos of APSEA reception with CC Yin
• 2005 Mixer photos
• 2006 Mixer photos
• 2008 Mixer photos
• 2009 Mixer photos
• 2010 Mixer/Grand Opening photos

APAPA Projects

• Integrating Technology and Social Media for Civic Engagement:
• Digital Literacy

Community Engagement

APAPA is a very active participant and supporter of community and civic events. APAPA is proud to partner with a wide range of organizations that share APAPA's vision. The following are just a few examples of APAPA's engagement with the broader community.

• Martin Luther King Jr Celebration
• 2009 photos
• 2010 photos
• 2008 Olympics: One Night, One World photos
• Career fairs
• Hatian Eathquake Relief
• Night with the Sacramento Kings
• See our Blog for current community activities