January 2021 Newsletter
Happy New Year!!!
CAPA BOARD 2021
Pina Vyas
President | Fundraising
Gongju Zoe Baek
Vice President | Membership
Kappu Raghunathan
Secretary
Daniel R Moen
Communications
& Marketing
Eleonor Jenks
Community Services
Lavinia Mateo
Community Services
Co-Chair
Ryan Rosario
Nominations | Fund-Raising
Joseph Paul Pacis Javier
Communications
& Marketing Co-Chair
| Publicity
Nikhil Sabharwal
Publicity Co-Chair
Paul Hardwoodward
Publicity Co-Chair
Al-Azhar Pacha
Webmaster
Armeen Mistry
Director
Melanie Steele
Director
Not Pictured

Van Ong
Community Services Co-Chair

Dr. Su McKeithen-Polish
Education

Julie Rosario
Education Co-Chair

Josie Sanders
Membership Co-Chair

Justin Hall
Youth Co-Chair

Anshi Pacha
Youth Co-Chair

Akiko Cox
Director

Anand Kumar
Director
Vacant Roles

Executive Director

Treasurer

Cultural Program
Rizal Day 2020
FILAMCCO'S RIZAL DAY VIRTUAL CELEBRATION GARNERS FAVORABLE VIEWS
Reported By: Arcie Gemino

For an initial attempt to stage a first virtual event online by a small group of neophytes was not altogether a misstep. Filamcco's Rizal Day Celebration drew considerable attention from You Tube and Face Book viewers on December 30, 2020. And to this time continues to do so. The committee comprised of 7 members learned the ropes of doing some form of digital technology the hard way but can claim ownership to their own personal resourcefulness to find the way . Wilmar Suan, Flor Sitchon. Arcie Gemino, Tony Kho, Gerry Tablada, Ryan Rosario, and James Wilson comprised the Rizal Day Committee...
Podcasts! Podcast! Podcasts!

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Virtual 18th Annual East-West Business Connection:
Disruptions: Opportunities of Growth

Wednesday March 3, 2021

Cost:
Member Ind. Registration: $80.00
Future Member Ind. Registration: $105.00
Member Exh Table (Incl 2 Reg): $325.00
Future Member Exh Table (Incl 2 Reg): $450.00
*No refund

APACC's global supplier diversity matchmaking event attracts nearly 350 attendees including more than 50 Corporate buyers who will meet virtually with minority business owners (W/MBEs) for specific procurement needs.
 
One on One Business Connection Networking
One on One networking provides attendees the opportunity to participate in random interactions. Much like speed networking, this is a great tool to mingle. Networkers will be matched with other attendees and have the opportunities to create business connections.
 
Exhibit Booths
Attendees can enter booths and interact live through videos with exhibitors as well as through text chat, all controlled by the exhibitors. Exhibitors can embed rich content into their booths including videos from YouTube or Vimeo, social media links, websites, and more.
 
All paid attendees will receive a copy of our Lexicon which contains the company and contact information of all event participants.
 
* Cutoff date to be included in the Lexicon is Friday, February 19, 2021.

For Sponsorship opportunities, please email apacc@apacc.net
To attend as a Buyer, please contact Leonie Teichman at events@apacc.net
APIA Scholarship

PNAM donated face shields and visors to Maple Manor of Novi and to Four Seasons Nursing and Rehab Center. We also conducted virtual Seminar on Dementia and Brain Health to our Filipino Senior Citizens.
Futures for Frontliners
The state of Michigan has announced a scholarship program for Michigan residents called Futures for Frontliners, a state scholarship program for Michiganders without college degrees who worked in essential industries during the state COVID-19 shutdown in spring 2020 (April 1 – June 30). This scholarship provides these frontline workers with tuition-free access to local community college to pursue an associate degree or a skills certificate, either full-time or part-time while you work.  
 
For more information about the program and how to apply, please see the links below:
 
Futures for Frontliners website:  https://www.michigan.gov/frontliners/
 
Resources to Fight Racism
List of Contacts & Resources 

Eastern Michigan University - Center of Health Disparities Innovations and Studies 
 
Padma Kuppa, State Representative  
517-373-1783

Chris Matus, Regional Director for State Senator Gary Peters 
313-318-5770

Stephen Zannetti, Licensed Banker, Citizens Bank  
 
Department of Attorney General’s Hate Crimes Unit

HateCrimes@Michigan.gov 
313-456-0200
 
Call this number if you are a victim of a hate crime or have credible information about a hate crime
OK2SAY App  
The app for students to download and confidently speak out when they are concerned about their safety or safety of others.

Downloadable on Apple and Android devices
Sign the petition to Educating Our Children On Racism Throughout the School System
COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance
(MIOSHA resources)
Work Plan template mentioned by Fayrouz Sadd
Global Detroit Website - for translated material and entrepreneurial support for APA immigrants
SUNandMOON: A Story of Love So Big
It Creates an Eclipse
One day the Sun catches a glimpse of the beautiful Moon,
and he falls in love. But the Moon is night, and the Sun is day. How can they ever meet?Here’s a clue…whenever you see an eclipse, know that the Sun is with his love, the Moon.Welcome to the first children’s picture book by internationally recognized artist...
Have Your Graduate Featured on CAPA’s Social Media!
Do you know a student who is graduating from high school or college? CAPA would like to honor them with a feature on our social media. Send a photo of your graduate with their name, school, program/degree, and their plans after graduation to newsletter@capa-mi.org.
Meet our Board Members!
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