Call for Nominations: 2 Executive Committee Members

Two (of our five) Executive Committee Members positions opening up soon! These newly elected Executive Committee Members will serve from January 2015 through December 2016. Outgoing Executive Committee Members, Wes Wong and Robin Gyorgyfalvy have served in their leadership roles since January and July 2013, respectively. More info and complete election details. Candidate nominations must be submitted …

All Members Meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 4th (2-3pm ET)

(11-12pm PT / 9-10am HI time)  Connect with other APAEA members about… Career and mentorship opportunities Connect and build APAEA community Involvement in FS national issues Outreach and education Training and speakers We value our members’ feedback and want to spend some time with you to discuss the results gathered from the recent members’ survey.  …

FS at OCA National Convention: networking with Chinese heritage museums

OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates held the 2014 National Convention in Los Angeles, CA from August 7-10.  The Forest Service has participated in this annual event since 2001 when the event was held in Seattle, WA.  This year’s event was attended by almost 700 individuals.  Forest Service recruiters were available to meet with interested …

Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – deadline approaching

While many people overlook the needs of AAPI students and mistakenly assume that all AAPI students are financially well-off and high-achieving academically, the truth is that many AAPI groups experience some of the lowest high school graduation and college degree attainment rates in America. Additionally, nearly half of AAPIs enrolled in higher education are attending …

Danielle Cochran is the newest Executive Committee Member

2014 Special Election results announced (September 2014) From Liz Berger, APAEA National Chair... APAEA Members, I am pleased to announce our newest Executive Committee Member.  Please join me in welcoming Danielle Cochran, Forest Products Financial Assistant from the Deschutes National Forest to your APAEA Executive Committee.  Congratulations Danielle!  We’re excited to have Danielle join us and are looking …

Voting Ends Friday: Special Election – Executive Committee Member

Reminder: Special Election voting closes 9/12/14, 11:59pm (Pacific). Read candidate statements, bios, and other election info.  (Member Forum -> APAEA Elections) Executive Committee candidates: Hilda Kwan (Hydrologist, Upper Lake RD, Mendocino NF - R5) Danielle Cochran (Forest Products Financial Assistant, Deschutes NF S.O. - R6) Irvin Fox-Fernandez (Acting Asst. National Wildlife Ecologist, Wildlife Fisheries and Watershed group …

Special Election: Executive Committee Member – Candidates Announced

Voting: August 25 - September 12, 2014. Candidates for Executive Committee member, special term (mid-September 2014 through December 2015)... Hilda Kwan (Hydrologist, Upper Lake RD, Mendocino NF - R5) Danielle Cochran (Forest Products Financial Assistant, Deschutes NF S.O. - R6) Irvin Fox-Fernandez (Acting Asst. National Wildlife Ecologist, Wildlife Fisheries and Watershed group - WO) Read candidate …

Why do we need AAPI representation in public service?

An outstanding new video has inspiring messages for AAPIs (Asian American Pacific Islanders)! Bonus: valuable insight for public agencies striving to better serve our AAPI communities. Best viewed in HD.  The poignant video was produced by APAEA member Eunice Lee, and her team of CAPAL interns. Eunice shared: As I know that diversity and inclusion is a hot topic at …

2014 FAPAC Challenge Teams – Deadline Extended: Aug 15

Gain valuable skills, serve the APA community and your agency through...  Apply now! - DEADLINE EXTENDED: 8/15/14 Are you a federal employee who wants to be a better leader, communicate more effectively, manage projects, and work with a high-performing team to address significant and complex issues? Then apply now to the Challenge Team Program, sponsored by …

Featured in R8 Civil Rights Newsletter: FAPAC National Leadership Training Program

Forest Service's participation at FAPAC (Federal Asian Pacific American Council) National Leadership Training Program is featured in R8 Civil Rights newsletter (July 2014). APAEA members who attend this FAPAC training often find themselves in career-enhancing detail assignments, promotions, and new jobs soon after! Learn about APAEA's annual involvement with FAPAC training.