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APCC appoints new Executive Director |
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 The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) has recently appointed Faaluaina (Lua) Pritchard as its new Executive Director, replacing Art Cruz, who resigned due to health reasons. Prior to becoming executive director, Lua had also served as president of the center, which is the only one of its kind in Washington State.
Faaluaina (Lua) Pritchard is a Commissioner of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and previously served as the Executive Director of the Korean Women's Association, an organization which she was a part of for almost 20 years, since early 1990. She hails from American Samoa where she worked as a Program Administrator and a Secondary English Teacher for the American Samoa Department of Education for twelve years. Pritchard has extensive training in various areas of social service and non-profit management and over 25 years of experience in grant writing and fundraising. She also serves as Chair to the Pierce County Asian Pacific Island Coalition, Board Member of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, Board Member of the Department of Health and Human Services Refugee Advisory Council, Board Member of the Governor Interagency Council on Health Disparity, and Board Member of the Breast Cancer Resource Center.
In addition to management, grant writing, and fund raising, Lua has an extensive background in strategic planning, marketing, multiple communities building, nutrition education, teacher training, and secondary education instruction. She was educated by Pepperdine University in California, University of Hawaii in Oahu, and the University of Minnesota.
Replacing Lua as APCC president is Patsy Surh O’Connell, an arts professor who is the founder of the organization. Also serving on the APCC board are: vice president Gideon Epistola; secretary Al Cosio; treasurer Francisco Pascua, Jr.; and board members Chico Mageo, Sinoun Hem, Lisa Hoffman, Chito PeBenito, Eun Backstrom, and Anita Walia.
With Patsy’s steady stewardship and Lua’s inspiring and pro-active leadership, the APCC is expected to continue to grow significantly in the coming years in terms of its membership, programs, and budget. This year, its four major events are the Asia Pacific Islander American New Year’s Celebration held last February at the Tacoma Dome, Asia Pacific American Heritage Festival on May 15 & 16 at the Fircrest Community Center, Polynesian Luau on August 14 at the Boys and Girls Club in Lakewood, and the Cultural Arts Exhibition on November 27 & 28 at the Tacoma Dome.
One of APCC’ s primary goals is to acquire a modern facility that will offer office space and meeting venue for the various Asia Pacific Islander groups in Washington State.
The APCC, a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization, was formed in November 1996 from the vision of a small group of citizens representing three generations of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islanders heritage. APCC represents 47 countries and cultures, offering programs and services honoring their distinct artistry, business protocols, history and social practices. To learn more, contact the APPC office at 253.383.3900. |
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival 2010 Cooking Class Schedule |
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Below is the schedule for The Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival cooking classes: Time Saturday, May 15 Sunday, May 16 10:00-11:00 Samoa China 12:00-1:00 Japan Korea 2:00-3:00 Hawaii India 4:00-5:00 Thai Vietnam As mentioned in our previous announcement, the fee for the cooking classes are $10 each or $50 for all of the classes (Please note: APCC members only pay $7 per class) For more information on the First Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Fesitval, please see this announcement. We hope to see you there! |
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Saturday, May 1st. 3 -4 pm |
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North America’s only professional Beijing rod puppet theater to perform at Fort FlaglerThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks Program invites the public to attend a performance of the Beijing rod puppet theater, Dragon Art Studio, of Portland, Oregon, at the Flagler Theater in Fort Flagler State Park. Saturday, May 1, time 3 - 4 pm Fort Flagler State Park, at the end of State Route 116, about 10 miles north of Port Hadlock (address is 10541 Flagler Rd, Nordland, WA): & contact information 360-385-1259 |
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival |
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May 15 and 16, 2010 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join us for the First Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival.- BBQ contest featuring Asian-Pacific Barbecued food
- Awesome local Asian and Pacific Islander bands to entertain you.
- Cultural Educational booths: Cambodia, India, Hawaii, Korea, Philippines, Samoa, Tonga, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan and Tahiti. (Located in the gym)
- Cooking class from Korea, China, Japan, Samoa, Hawaii, India, Thailand and Vietnam
Cooking class fee: $10 ea. or all for $50 (APCC member: $7 ea)
Cultural Education Booths Fee: $10 for adult, Children 12 and under free, (APCC member: $5 ea) Free entrance to food booths and outside entertainment. At the Fircrest Community Center | 555 Contra Costa, Fircrest, WA 98466 Our sponsors are the City of Fircrest, Key Bank, Asian Pacific Tours and Travel, BCRA ... and more! Proceeds to benefit our cultural programs. |
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