PRESS RELEASE                                                                 April 16, 2013  

For information contact: fapac@fapac.org       

WASHINGTON - The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) announced the 2013 FAPAC Civilian Awards winners in recognition of individuals who have made significant contribution to the advancement of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and the promotion of equal opportunity in the Federal and District of Columbia Government and their communities.

2013 FAPAC Civilian Awards Winners:

Outstanding Individual Leadership
SES: Giao L. Phan - U.S. Coast Guard
GS 11-15: Teresita G. Smith – Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

Excellence in Individual Achievement
GS 11-15: Nathan Kanale Sadowski – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
GS 1-10: Elizabeth Tuaau - U.S. Air Force

Diversity Excellence
SES: Rowan Gould, DOI - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
GS 11-15: Charlene E. Gibert, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

The awards will be presented at the 28th Annual National Leadership Training Program to be held on May 6-10, 2013 at the Hilton Hotel and Executive Meeting Center, Long Beach, California.

FAPAC is organized exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. FAPAC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization representing the interests of over 155,000 civilian and military APA employees in the Federal and District of Columbia governments of all ranks. For more information, please visit www.fapac.org.

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2013 FAPAC Civilian Awards.

March 14

WASHINGTON - The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) Endowment Fund is proud to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2013 Distinguished Public Service Scholarship.  For the past many years, FAPAC has awarded a number of scholarships and internships to Asian Pacific American college students who exhibit excellent academic achievement as well as demonstrated a continuous effort to foster diversity and community service to the Asian Pacific American community. This year’s award is given under the newly established FAPAC Endowment Fund in honor of the first Asian Pacific American elected to Congress – the late Dalip Singh Saund. The award will be given to a student on May 8, 2013 in Long Beach, CA during the FAPAC National Leadership Training Program. The awardee will receive a stipend of $5,000 towards his or her education. In future year awards will be also given out in honor of former Secretaries Elaine L. Chao and Norman Y. Mineta.

The FAPAC Distinguished Public Service Scholarship Endowment Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes the recognition of Asian Pacific American students who is interested in public service and has made contributions to foster diversity and inclusion in the Asian and Pacific American community.

Intersted student should visit www.fapac.org for more information.

December 18, 2012

For Immediate Release

WASHINGTON DC –FAPAC expresses sorrow at the passing of a giant and a great friend – Senator Daniel Inouye. Senator Inouye has dedicated his life defending our country, earning a Medal of Honor as a World War II veteran and was one of our most effective spokesmen for our community, served as the Senator from Hawaii for 50 years. He was a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

President Kin Wong recalled his last meeting with the senator and his wife at the reception of the Committee of 100 earlier this year where he briefed the senator on the work of FAPAC. He told the senator on the joint letter to Secretary Panetta and the initiative for a special Plenary on Hazing in the Military at the National Leadership Training Program to be held on May 6-10, 2013 at the Long Beach Hilton. He expressed his support on FAPAC and its continued effort on behalf of the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the federal government.

Established in 1985, FAPAC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes equal opportunity and cultural diversity among the 155,000 civilian and military AAPI employees in the Federal and District of Columbia governments of all ranks, including GS and SES employees and managers. FAPAC carries out its mission through activities in conjunctions to the observance of the Heritage Month, held during the month of May each year, and through its education, Military and Civilian Award programs. For more information, please visit www.fapac.org

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December 1, 2012                                                                               FAPAC ANNOUNCES THE NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM

Theme for 2013: ‘BUILDING LEADERSHIP: EMBRACE THE CULTURAL VALUES AND INCLUSION”

WASHINGTON DC –FAPAC announced the appointments of the Standing and Ad Hoc Committees for 2013 after the installation of the Officers at the National Press Club.

The new team continues FAPAC’s transformation to move forward as a national organization. The team includes proven leaders from a diverse background, some outside the traditional Metropolitan DC area and initiates FAPAC’s process of succession as we embrace a new generation of leaders who will take the organization to ever greater heights. Through the new Mentoring Program CDHP more leaders are ready to take the challenge. 

Established in 1985, FAPAC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes equal opportunity and cultural diversity among the 155,000 civilian and military AAPI employees in the Federal and District of Columbia governments of all ranks, including GS and SES employees and managers. FAPAC carries out its mission through activities in conjunctions to the observance of the Heritage Month, held during the month of May each year, and through its education, Military and Civilian Award programs. For more information, please visit www.fapac.org

Calling all energetic, enthusiastic & fun loving people! If you want to be a part of our many opportunities to help others and be part of the Executive Board (see Announcement for Committee Chairperson Positions).

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                                    THEME FOR AAPI HERITAGE MONTH MAY 2013  

‘BUILDING LEADERSHIP: EMBRACE THE CULTURAL VALUES AND INCLUSION”

WASHINGTON DC – The Federal Asian American Council (FAPAC) announced the theme for the AAPI Heritage Month May 2013:

The theme symbolizes the great variety of cultures Asian Americans and Pacific Americans bring to our society. While acknowledging our different cultural values that lead to innovation and advancement in science, medicine and technology, we have to always be mindful of the importance of inclusion. The latter will acts as cement that will form the foundation of the younger and more diverse workforce that is bringing changes to every agency throughout the federal government. New leadership skills that embrace these changes will bring forth new solutions to age-old problems.

Through its National Training Program every year FAPAC promotes cultural diversity and equal opportunity. During the event it also showcase the cultures of the many countries on the Asian Continent and across the Pacific. 

Established in 1985, FAPAC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes equal opportunity and cultural diversity among the 155,000 civilian and military AAPI employees in the Federal and District of Columbia governments of all ranks, including GS and SES employees and managers. FAPAC carries out its mission through activities in conjunctions to the observance of the Heritage Month, held during the month of May each year, and through its education, Military and Civilian Award programs. For more information, please visit www.fapac.org

WASHINGTON DC – On August 1, 2012 FAPAC successfully completed its biennial election with the following results:

President - Dr. Kin Wong DOT

Sr. Vice President for Operation – Peter Nguyen FAA

Vice President for Committees – Olivia Adrian DOI

Executive Secretary – Liqun Wong DEA

Treasurer – Kaye Nitta FDA

Auditor – Kevin Le FAA

The elected officers and auditor will assume office on October 1, 2012 and serve until September 30, 2014.

FAPAC is organized exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. FAPAC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization promotes equal opportunity and cultural diversity among 155,000 civilian and military AAPI employees in the Federal and District of Columbia governments of all ranks, including GS and SES employees and managers. FAPAC carries out its mission through the Annual National Leadership Training Conference, held during the month of May each year, and through training by local chapters. FAPAC also recognizes outstanding employees and managers who contributed to enhance diversity in the community.

For more information, please visit www.fapac.org