It has been quite a packed summer for APIAVote, and the rest of the summer is no different! Over the past few weeks, we've worked with local and national partners to strengthen voter mobilization efforts in 12 states, hired new field and communications staff, and finished our community organizer toolkit. This month, we will have a presence at both the DNC & RNC Conventions to celebrate AAPI political leadership! Read below for APIAVote headlines:
APIAVote Partners' Meeting Strengthens APIAVote Partner Field Work in 12 States, Including Meeting in Nevada Facilitated Learning of Field & Evaluation Strategies Crucial for Getting out the AAPI Vote in 12 States | Las Vegas, NV--Over 20 participants representing over 12 different states gathered in Nevada this past weekend to participate in APIAVote's Partners' Meeting, a boot camp emphasizing strong and voter mobilization plans and accompanying evaluation metrics. APIAVote core and affiliate partners are already conducting voter education, registration, and mobilization activities throughout at least 12 states. These states include battleground states, such as During the day-and-a-half long training, participants learned the basics of evaluation tools and brainstormed on ideas to incorporate them into their existing voter mobilization plan. In addition, they were able to consult with APIAVote staff members and consultants on hand to discuss field strategies, communications planning, and evaluation tools. "The weekend provided much-needed training for our fall GOTV efforts in "The event was very helpful for Viet-Vote. I hope to keep this line of communication open as we continue to push forward in our efforts towards building a stronger voice for the Vietnamese community in "The emphasis of this training was on a strategic and realistic voter mobilization plan that can be fully implemented and evaluated with the limited resources we know many of our organizations are operating with," said Kathleen Tapacio-Flores, national campaign director of APIAVote. A surprise visit by U.S. Ambassador Sichan Siv further encouraged participants, as appropriate to the occasion, he briefly spoke of the importance of living the American dream through civic participation. List of Participant Organizations & Coalitions:
Staff: Vida Benavides, Kathleen Tapacio-Flores, Naomi T. Tacuyan, Consultants: Eli Il Young Lee (APIAVote board member), Mini Timmaraju, Shang Ha, Steve Clermont ### |
APIAVote Announces Hiring of Field & Communications Staff Additional Staff Signifies Stability & Growth for 2008 Election Activities and Beyond | Kathleen Tapacio-Flores will join APIAVote as its National Campaign Director, Joie Chen as Senior Communications Advisor, and Naomi T. Tacuyan as Deputy Director. "While APIAVote has always been blessed with talented passionate staff and volunteers, with the filling of these important field and communications positions, we will have grown exponentially in capacity to do the training, outreach, and media relations work that it takes to effectively run a national program," said Eun Sook Lee, APIAVote's co-chair. "I look forward to working together with this team to improving APIAVote's organizational infrastructure, and in continuing to fulfill APIAVote's mission of increasing civic participation among AAPI communities. APIAVote wants to ensure that AAPIs are at the voting booth on November 4 and in elections to come," said Noe Kalipi, Lee's co-chair. The experience and talent of this organization, coupled with the partnerships that have been cultivated over the years with local and national community groups will ensure that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders' voices will be heard at the ballot boxes," said former Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta, the chair of APIAVote's Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Institute (NYMLI). NYMLI ensures the comprehensive training of community leaders in incorporating effective voter mobilization into their organization's mission and programming. ### |
APIAVote Toolkits for Community Organizers & Student Organizers Now Available! |
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"Living the Dream:" In Celebration of AAPI Political Leadership at the DNC & RNC Conventions RSVP at rsvp@apiavote.org | APIAVote is excited to announce our events at the Republican National Convention & the Democratic National Convention! Both events are themed "Living the Dream" in honor and celebration of the legacy of AAPI political leadership, and we will be inviting special community and political leaders to break bread with us, and speak on the importance of civic participation. We will be hosting a Gala Reception at the DNC on August 25, and a Kickoff Reception at the RNC Convention on September 1. Please visit www.apiavote.org for more details.If you are interested in sponsoring either of these events, please feel free to email convention@apiavote.org. |
