The following information was sent from Miss Christine Chen of Asian Pacific Islander Americans Vote to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). On the basis of community service, it is post on this section, Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF):

APIAVote is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that encourages and promotes civic participation of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in the electoral and public policy processes at the national, state and local levels. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. , APIAVote has worked with over a dozen national* and 150 local organizations since 1996 on short-term campaigns.*1

Incorporated during the fall of 2005, APIAVote is focused on continuing its important work in the field to promote voter outreach and education activities, building a stronger research and policy component, and expanding local and national internal capacity building and strategic planning work necessary for long-term sustainability in the area of civic participation and voter empowerment.

THE POSITION:

The National Field Organizer and Trainer, under the direction of the Executive Director, is responsible for creating and implementing field plans, building and sustaining long term partnerships with local and national organizations, and training and building the capacity of volunteers and partners. In this role, this staff member will also serve as the coordinator for the APIAVote trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The National Field Organizer will be responsible for:

Developing civic engagement, voter education and mobilization strategies in targeted areas
Helping identify APIAVote partners, coalitions, and volunteer leaders
Recruiting leadership and volunteers in selected areas
Training, mobilizing and managing volunteers in key organizing skills, such as voter education and get-out-the-vote techniques.
Developing education and training curriculum and coordinating trainings
Motivating volunteers to build and maintain civic engagement infrastructures
Coordinating select events (house parties, etc)
Coordinating with APIAVote partners, coalitions, networks, volunteers in get-out-the-vote activities in local communities.
QUALIFICATIONS:

The National Field Organizer must have:

Minimum of 5 years experience in electoral work and community organizing around issues
Ability in developing leaders and organizations in an organizing context, issues and campaign development, and training new organizers and leaders
Demonstrated experience in organizational assessment
Familiarity with and openness to different approaches in grassroots organizing
Extensive experience in organizing communities effectively with attention to detail and follow-through
Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability and success in working in coalitions with a diverse group of people
Strong facilitation and speaking skills
Ability to serve as an effective team leader while understanding team dynamics
Ability and willingness to travel extensively to conduct community outreach and organizing throughout the country
An entrepreneurial spirit since we are in the process of building this organization
Capacity to prioritize multiple and competing projects, manage complex workload, and meet deadlines
Ability to assist in drafting, designing, and preparing educational and campaign materials
Capability to take initiative and to solve problems independently or collaboratively as a member of a team
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and on deadlines
Strong written, communication and organizational skills
Excellent administrative and computer skills
High level of personal energy and commitment to working on behalf of Asian American and Pacific Islanders and for social justice and social change
Substantive knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander community and its issues
SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary dependent upon experience
Health & dental insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
HOW TO APPLY:

Send a resume with a letter of interest
Send a writing sample – English and any other supporting materials
WHERE TO SEND TO:

APIAVote

Attn: Christine Chen, Executive Director*2

1666 K Street NW, Suite 440

Washington, DC 20006

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: August 15, 2006 or until filled

START DATE: Immediately

APIAVOTE
TEL: (202) 223-9170
info@apiavote.org
www.apiavote.org

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References

*1. Asian Pacific Islander Americans Vote. ',' "An e-mail from Miss Christine Chen of APIAVote to WBTI," (August 7, 2006), Washington, DC: APIAVote.
*2. Ibid.

"Dr. Tony Lei, my long time good friend, is the President of Washington Business and Technology Institute and Senior Advisor of U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. Dr. Tony Lei, an outstanding resident of Clark County for more than 12 years, has given freely of his time, energy, knowledge, and talents, working on projects and events that contribute to the quality of life in Nevada and has dedicated himself to public service and humane spirit to not only the Asian Community but to all citizens in Clark County and Nevada. It is an honor and privilege of the Board of County Commissioners to recognize those extraordinary individuals, groups, or programs which enrich the lives of many in our community. On behalf of our Commission, I'm presnting him with our Proclamation on this occasion, April 24, 2005, in celebration and recognition of his distinguished professionalism and outstanding accomplishments. We do hereby recognize and honor Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D. and urge all citizens to join us wishing him a successful and bright future," announced Commissioner Lynette McDonald soon after her significant kenote speech at an Asian American Event and Dinner Party. The Event and Dinner Party was held by Asian Ameirican Republic Coaliton of Nevada - CLark County on April 24, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*2

The Proclamation stated that, "WHEREAS, Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D., a famous resident of Clark County for more than 12 years, has served the community through a variety of venues including: President of Washington Business and Technology Institute; Senior Advisor for Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Office of Clark County District Attorney, Constable’s Office of Las Vegas Township; and Raleigh, Hunt, McGarry & Drizin. P.C.; Director of South Shores Community Association; Honorary President of Great Wall College and Xiamen Straits Foreign Language College; Chairman of Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada; Contributing Editor and Columnist of "Nevada Examiner" and "Reviewjournal.com - WBTI website"; Chairman of Media and Publicity Committee of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-CC; and

"WHEREAS, Dr. Tony Lei received an M.B.A. in 1969 and a Doctorate of Education in Institutional Management in 1990 from Pepperdine University. He had been an Associate Professor of Information Management and a Fellow of Management of the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chunghsing University and Pepperdine University from 1985 to 1991 and 1991 to 1996, respectively." *3

"NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Board of County Commissioners of Clark County, on this occasion, April 24, 2005, in celebration and recognition of his distinguished professionalism and outstanding accomplishments, do hereby recognize and honor

Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D.

and urge all citizens to join us wishing him a successful and bright future."

The Proclamation was signed by RORY REID, CHAIRMAN; MYRNA WILLIAMS, Vice Chair; YVONNE ATKINSON GATES, Commissioner; BRUCE L. WOODBURY, Commissioner; LYNETTE BOGGS MCDONALD, Commissioner; CHIP MAXFIELD, Commissioner; TOM COLLINS, Commisioner; and attested by SHIRLEY B. PARRAGUERRE, County Clerk, Clark County Commission, Nevada.

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a famous Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Jessie Walsh is an achieved District Judge of Nevada, while Valerie Weber is a known Assemblywoman of Nevada. PAI is the initial of Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valoria; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search of 'Dr. Tony Lei' on the Google.com," (July 30, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.

Ever Wonder!
***Why is "abbreviated" such a long word?
***Why are they called apartment when they are all stuck together?
***Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?
***Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?
***Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
***If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?
***Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
***If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?
***Why is it that to stop Windows 98, you have to click on "Start"?

__Are you kidding? From Ms. Y.S. Lei {Sent from: meiyang@sun.cepd.gov.tw} ("We all need to smile every once in a while") IT'S KINDA FUNNY [StatJokes] Fwd: Humor shiz.

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Quatations for everybody to take a break on holiday
By Meiyang Chang and Lillian Tsai

In case you need futher proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.
***On a Sears hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. (and that's the only time I have to work on my hair.)
***On a bag of Fritos: ...You could be a winner! No purchase necessary.
***On packing for a Rowenta iron: "Do not iron clothes on body." (but wouldn't this save me more time?)
***On Nytol Sleep Aid: "Warning: May cause drownsiness." (and... I'm taking this because???)
***On most brands of Christmas lights: "For indoor or outdoor use only." (as opposed to ...what?)
***On a Japense food processor: "Not to be used for the other use." (now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious.)
***On an American Airlines packet of nuts: "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts." (Step 3: maybe, uh...fly Delta?)
Now that you've smiled at least once, its your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (may even a chuckle)...in other words send it to everyone. We all need to smile every once in a while.

__Are you kidding? From Ms. Y.S. Lei {Sent from: meiyang@sun.cepd.gov.tw} IT'S KINDA FUNNY [StatJokes] Fwd: Humor shiz.

***** "Anything you're good at contribute to happiness." --- Bertrand Russell

"People worry about the huge amount of creativity that is wasted---lost forever---because talented people are prevented from giving their best by their lack of ability to influence others effectively," wrote Dr. Ken Blanchard in the 'Foreword' of the book entitled "Winning Ways," written by Dick Lyles.*1 "The business world has changed; organizations are getting flatter and more networked. Today, the key to success is one's ability to exercise peer leadership. The most successful individuals shine because of their ability to influence, empower, and energize others. In essence, they embody the principles and practices of Winning Ways."*2

"Rapid changes in technology and global competition have combined to reshape the corporate landscape. Corporate management has responnded to these changes by iniatating sweeping changes. The introduction of new technology may be touted as a productivity booster and turn out instead to be a total bust. Whatever the problem may be, you're the one who has to deal with it on a daily basis. Even when new ideas are well thought out, there are still problems in putting them into practice within your group," George Fuller wrote in the 'Introduction' of his book, "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace."*3

There are lots of common headaches most of supervisors and leaders have to confront. "It's easy to understand how the broad scope these problems can easily lead to a less than steller attitude toward your job. However, adoping a sense of futility only serve to make matters worse. On the other hand, maintain a positive attitude helps you place things in perspective and can make coping eith problems a lot easier to do."*4

To initiate our programs more effectively for the people and communities who are interested to participate the programs, we need to emphasize the spirit of positive attitude and positive thinking. The following are our golden words of wisdom which are worth reading collected by the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI):

***"Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him and to let him know that you trust him." --- Booker T. Washington
***"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." --- Jonas Salk, MD
***"Those who trust us, educate us." --- George Eliot
***"Watch your thought, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."*5
***"Art is the signature of civilizations," --- Beverly Sills
***Jesus said, "Everyone who bears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." --- Matthew 7:24-25 "Bible"
***"A book is a sucess when people who haven't read it pretend they have."
--- Los Angeles Times Syndicate
***"Anything you're good at contribute to happiness." --- Bertrand Russell
***"He who never made a mistake never made a discovery." --- Samuel Smiles

@*****
***If you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,
and if you look for it as for silver
and search for it as for bidden treasure,
then you will understand the fear of the LORD
and find the knowledge of God.
For the LORD gives wisdom,
and from his mouth come
knowledge and understanding.
--- Job 28:28 of the "Bible"

***"Reserach is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose." --- Zora Neale Hurston
***"The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie." --- Ann Landers
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." --- Albert Camus
***"The secrette of joy in work is contain in one word -- excellence. to know how to do something well is oto enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
***"Management is nothing more tnan moivating other people." --- Lee Iacocca
***"Imagination is more important knowledge. --- Ablbert Einstein
***"No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist." --- Oscar Wilde
***"A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits." --- President R. M. Nixon
***"The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible." --- Arthur C. Clarke
***"What would life be if we had no courage to attemp anything." --- Vincent Van Gogh
***"If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade." --- Tom Peters
***"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it!" --- Jonathan Winters
***"If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." --- Frank A. Clark
***"Pay peanuts and you get monkeys." --- Anonymous
***"Small opportunities are often the beginging of great enterprises." --- Demosthenes
***"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." --- Moliere
***"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
***"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul." --- Moshe Dayan

***"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." --- Proverbs 15 : 22 of the "Bible"

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References

*1. Blanchard, Ken. (2000). "Winning Ways". New York, N. Y.: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Fuller, George. (1998). "Win/win management: leading people in the new workplace". London: Prentice Hall, Inc.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Lei, Becky. (2003). "Super E. Q. Onece for All". Taipei, Taiwan: Spring Publishing Co.

In our real world, people are led by leaders. A successful leader is consistently follwed by others. People follow because they have a belief in the direction, intergrity, and competence of the one leading.

We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:

***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor
***** To be a leader means willingness to risk--and willingness to love. Has the leader given you something from the heart? ---Hubert H. Humphrey
***** The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the leader is a servant. ---Max Dupree; "Leadership Is an Art"

It's our pleasure to post a short story from "Speaker's Source Book II" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

I went on a search to become a leader.
I searched high and low. I spoke with authority. People listened. But alas, there was one who was wiser than I, and they follow that individual.
I sought to inspire confidence, but the crowd responded, "Why should I trust you?"
I postured, and I assumed the look of leadership with a countenance that flowed with confidence and pride. But many passed me by and never noticed my air of elegance.
I ran ahead of the others, pointed the way to new heights. I demonstrated that I knew the road to greatness. And then I looked back, and I was alone.
"What shall I do?" I queried. "I've tried hard and used all that I know." And I sat down and pondered long.
And then, I listened to the voices around me. And I heard what the group was trying to accomplish. I rolled up my sleeves and joined in the work.
As we worked, I asked, "Are we all together in what we want to do and how to get the job done?"
And we thought together, and we fought together, and we struggled towards our goal.
I found myself encouraging the fainthearted. I sought the ideas of those too shy to speak out. I taught those who had little skill. I praised those who worked hard. When our task was completed, one of the group turned to me and said, "This would not have been done but for your leadership."
At first, I said, "I didn't lead. I just worked with the rest." And then I understood, leadership is not a goal. It's a way to reaching a goal.
I lead best when I help others to go where we've decide to go. I lead best when I help others to use themselves creatively. I lead best when I forget about myself as leader and focus on my group...their needs and their goals.
To lead is to serve...to give...to achieve together.
---By Anonymous*2

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.

Dear Jennilee, Good morning! Thank you very much for your nice Dim Sum party to us in the Harbor Palace Restaurant on September 10, 2004. Many thanks to your generous donation to this Event and Party of the Thai Perfoming Arts Appreiation Day 2004! We had first Henry on the stage to reprent you receiving a salute with the other three high-ranking officilas. After an hour we had him on the stage to reprent you in giving your check ($500.00) and letter to the President of Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas Sapatra Chemprachum! Many applauses hightlinghted the grand hall. Congragulations! You did a significant contribution to our Asian American community. We are all in proud of you as our adotped daughter and especially of your accomplishment!

Sincerely,

Tony & Judy

--- JennileeP@aol.com wrote:

> Dearest Judy & Tony,
>
> It was super to see you again too. You're always
> wonderful and always nice
> to me. I'll be leaving for Hawaii this coming
> Wednesday morning at 10AM and
> will be back Monday morning. My sister and I will
> see you again when I get
> back. For sure I'll e-mail you the pictures from
> Hawaii. Well, take care and I
> hope things are great for you.
>
> Respectfully.
>
> Jennilee Phan
> The PHANtastic Team
>
The City of Las Vegas and Thai Cultural Arts Association (TCAALV) presented Thai Performing Arts Appreciation Day 2003 at Charleston Heights Arts Center on September 16, 2003.*1 It was co-sponsored by City of Las Vegas, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), Kids for a Better Society, Asian Leaders, among others. "WBTI website" has functioned as media-sponsor of this dinner and party for many years.

Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas on the occasion of the 9th anniversary saluted three awardees with awards from U. S. Senator harry Reid and U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley: Dr. Tony Lei, Mr. Tim Wong, and Mr. Raymond Lam.

"Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Mrs. Sapatra Chemprachum, President of Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas
request the honor of your presence
as Guests of Honor
at the Event and Dinner Party for
Thai Performing Arts-Appreciation Day 2004
present by City of Las Vegas and TCAALV, co-sponsored
by City of Las Vegas, WBTI, KBS, Asian Leaders, among others
on Wednesday, the Fifteenth of September, 2004
in the Charleston Height Arts Center
800 S. Brush St., Las Vegas, Nevada
from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.," stated on the invitation card to U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, and Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt in this year of 2004.*2

Advancing to its 11th year, Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas has held the Performing Arts very successfully every year. During the Performing Arts Appreciation Day 2002, Dr. Tony Lei was very pleased to welcome so many government officials, community leaders, business owners, among others. High-ranking government officials who participated the party included: Lorraine Hunt, Kathy Augustine, Erin Kenny, Bill Maupin, Stewart Bell, Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Jennifer Elliotts, Valorie Adair, Dianne Steel, Lisa Brown, Cheryl Moss, Anthony Del Vecchio, Natalie Tyrrell, Mike Davidson, David Roger, David Wall, Bobby Gronauer, Herb Brown, among others. Dr. Lei believed that all of us share a sense of cooperation for the supporting of cultural richness. He pointed out that the Performing Arts Appreciation Day was a significant milestone of the contribution for the mutual cooperation of cultural and social service between American and Asian communities.

Lt. Governor Hunt was introduced by Dr. Lei to the public to deliver her greeting speech to all the audiences and participants. Acting YMT Suthida Yalprachum was promoted by the Chair/President of TCAA-LV Sapatra Chemprachum as Young Miss Thailand LV-2002.

The enthusianstic attendances were overwhelming including important officials, leaders, and media executives; Brian Sandoval, John Hunt, Nancy Wong, Tim Wong, Nancy Diaz, Kathie Ambrosio, Judy Ray, Gerri Schroder, Francis Allen, Mike Malone, Geny Del Rosario, Teresa Woo, Richard Dennison, Mike Vaswani, Patty Blakeman, Aldo Aguirre, Aurora Maskall, Raymond Lam, Jessica Hwang, among others.

Full with enthusianstic attendances in the Hall of the Arts Center, all of them enjoyed a big night out with many elected officials and appointed officers through the atmosphere of elegant and classic dance and music from Thailand.

The 11th Appreciation Day this year would feature: Thai food Dinner-Buffet; No-host beer-wine bar; Thai classical and folk dances performed by the local Thai and American performers; Presentation of Awards, Winner of the Lady in Thai Costume, 3 Door prizes, Learning of Thai folk Dance, and the Social Dance with Super D. J. Mariah until Midnight.

Dr. Lei has innovated and encouraged good idea for program and event to improve the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada. United we stand, not just for our Asian Community only but for all our people and nation as a whole. Asian Community has won recognition for contribution to Nevada by American Mainstream. The main reason for this recognition is the great and cooperative wisdom and effort that the Asian communities have continuously participated and offered to the mainstream society.*3

U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign had been invited to attend the Event and Party as the Guests of Honor. Kathie Ambrosio reprented U. S. Senator John Ensign to offer Washington Business and Technology Institute and Thai Cultural Arts Association of Las Vegas the Senatorial Recognition Awards. Nancy Diaz represented Senator Harry Reid.

Special Guests by Washington Business and Technology Institute to present including U. S. Senator John Ensign(represented by Kathie Ambrosio), Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglass, Distrct (Family Court) Judge Cheryl Moss, Las Vegas Township Constable Bobby G. Gronauer, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, District Judge Mark Denton (represented by Agnas Chan), District Judge Valorie Vega (reprented by Gloria Wong), business executives, among others.

All the traditional arts dancing perfomances were wondeful. Two M. C. Jheri Psmyth and D. J. Mariah were outstanding. We are pleased to know that all our attendants and participants enjoyed a beautiful night!

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References

*1. Bell Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Copy from WBTI web about the Thai Performing Art-Appreciation Day -- 2002, on September 17, 2002,' "10 Years of Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," (September 16, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: TCAALV.
*2. Reviewjournal. 'Business & Administration section of WBTI website,' "A search of information about WBTI on Google.com," (September 7, 2004), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Bell Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Las Vegas nicer with cultural arts by Asian American communities,' "A search of 'Business WBTI' on the Google.com," (September 8, 2004), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

During my time as Governor, I have had the opportunity to hear about and observe firsthand many programs that have helped save taxpayer dollars, made better use of available funds, and increased workplace productivity. With that in mind, I would like to take a few moments of your time to inform you about a national program that recognizes and awards government programs that serve as examples of creative and effective government at its best.

The Innovations in American Government Awards Program, administered by the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in partnership with the Council for Excellence in Government, will award seven $100,000 grants in 2007 for the purpose of replicating and disseminating successful government programs.

All units of government—federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial—are eligible to apply. Entries must be administered under the authority of one or more government entities and have been implemented prior to September 12, 2005. Innovative programs can encompass a multitude of policy areas: training employees, debt management, public health, and e-governance, to name a few.

For information on the Innovations in American Government Awards Program, including guidelines, eligibility, examples of past winners, and an application, go to www.innovationsaward.harvard.edu. Entry deadline for 2007 is September 12, 2006.

I would encourage those of you who are proud of a particular program you have initiated in your agency to review the Innovations in American Government Awards Program guidelines and take the time to enter this very esteemed competition.

Innovative Programs Can Earn $100,000 Grant

During my time as Governor, I have had the opportunity to hear about and observe firsthand many programs that have helped save taxpayer dollars, made better use of available funds, and increased workplace productivity. With that in mind, I would like to take a few moments of your time to inform you about a national program that recognizes and awards government programs that serve as examples of creative and effective government at its best.

The Innovations in American Government Awards Program, administered by the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in partnership with the Council for Excellence in Government, will award seven $100,000 grants in 2007 for the purpose of replicating and disseminating successful government programs.

All units of government—federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial—are eligible to apply. Entries must be administered under the authority of one or more government entities and have been implemented prior to September 12, 2005. Innovative programs can encompass a multitude of policy areas: training employees, debt management, public health, and e-governance, to name a few.

For information on the Innovations in American Government Awards Program, including guidelines, eligibility, examples of past winners, and an application, go to www.innovationsaward.harvard.edu. Entry deadline for 2007 is September 12, 2006.

I would encourage those of you who are proud of a particular program you have initiated in your agency to review the Innovations in American Government Awards Program guidelines and take the time to enter this very esteemed competition.

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Reference

*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (a concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 69, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 49 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

***** A thing of beauty is a joy forever. ---John Keats
***** There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being--to help someone succeed. ---Alan Loy McGinnis

At the dawn of this new era, the emphasis has shifted from the physical and mechanical labor required by the Industrial Revolution to the mental labor needed to sustain the new Information Revoluation. In an organization, the people and minds have become the most precious assets for its development, innovation, and prosperity.

Since the beginning in the fall of 1937, Pepperdine University has experienced remarkable progress and achievement the realm of higher education. The faculty of the University seek to instill not only a will to achieve excellence, but also a spirit of philanthrophy and servanhood. Designed nicely, the Malibu campus of Pepperdine has frequently been described as the most beautiful one in the world. Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was created as an inspirational medium for academic research and community service under the affirmation and creed of Pepperdine University.*1

"Our greatest credit at Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is our people -- not facades or fountains, not landsacapes or lakescapes, but people -- faculty, advisory members, administration, and a host of friends," says President Dr. Tony Lei. "On the publications of WBTI through multimedia, locally, nationally, and internationally, we have featured many of our own: U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao; Governor of Nevada Kenny Guinn; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley; Dr. Andrew Benton; Dr. Charles Runnels; Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt; Chief Federal Judge Lloyd Geroge; Attorney General Brian Sandoval (now U. S. Federal Judge); (former Chief Justice) Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin; Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Nancy Becker; Nevada Senator and UNLV Professor of Political Science Dina Titus; former Clark County District Attorney and now District Judge Stewart Bell; District Judges Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Nancy Saitta, Michelle Leavitt, Jessie Walsh, Jennifer Togliatti, and Jackie Glass; Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong; Mayor Oscar Goodman, Clark County Commissioner and Chairman Rory Reid; Mayor Michael Montandon, Sheriff of Southern Nevada Bill Young, Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Michael Douglas, Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu, Dr. Feng-wei Lai, Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber, Dr. William N. Thompson; among others (the names are written at random)." *2

"Enriching our research and community service process were made possible by these friends who joined and supported this academic institute. WBTI is really a chain of dedicated individuals who joined to research, serve, support, and to give. We take great pride of our people, including our outstanding faculty. They are some of the best in the world. We are sincere servers to help improve the quality of life of all our residents and visitors of Nevada," expresses heartily Dr. Tony Lei.

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has been well-recognized for its accomplishments in selecting only outstanding professionals and individuals to participate and serve. The list consists of the following: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors of the Advisory Board. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President; District Court Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega, Vice Presidents; Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution, Drs. E. Lee Bernick and G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration; Dr. Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC); District Attorney David Roger and Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC.*5

The above list of leaders and political officials who are involved with the Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was announced and installed by Judge Denton at the Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 8, 2003 in Las Vegas.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is now one of the main institutions of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "The mission of this School emphasizes the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we expect the School's endeavors to be achieved based on the human spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Senator Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA.

"I want to thank you for my recent appointment as an Associate Fellow of the Public Administration Institution by Washington Business and Technology Institute. It is certainly an honor to be acknowledged by you for my commitment to serving this community. I look forward to expanding my public service by working with you and the Institute to continue to better our community. Your dedication is a wonderful example of what others should strive to accomplish," wrote LVSCP Attorney Natalie Tyrrell to Dr. Tony Lei from her Office. "I want to share with you my favoriate quote. It is by the great Winston Churchill. It exemplifies the driving force by which I start out each day. He said: 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Thank you for this honor and the wonderful dinner celebration." Natalie is now a Justice of the Peace of the Clark County Justice Court.

Community participation is an asset for enhancing public service. True leadership comes from knowing when one needs to depend on other's knowledge. Leaders are individuals who help people understand their motivations for doing things. They set the direction and understand why the direction is important. Dr. Tony Lei believes that in education leadership is a call to help others. He has the quality that inspires people to do what needs to be done and to feel good about doing it. Balanced with his outstanding academic expertise, he is a servant of God for community service, sincere and humble but not weak.*3

By loving, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. Let us fan the flame of service in ever-increasing circles. With this, we can envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy. District Judge of the Family Court Cheryl Moss said that, "I've remained dedicated to serving the community, and I've been inspired by the leadership, wisdom, and guidance of WBTI's Prsident Dr. Tony Lei. I recognized that Dr. Tony Lei's accomplishments have demonstrated that taking part in the community with ones kindness and selfless service can contribute excellence as well as make a difference in the society."

One of the important accomplishment of Dr. Tony Lei as a famous Professor of Management is the research and findings on computer education, institutional management, and the art of leading of his three notable books entitled "Information Management", "Business Management", and " Management Behavior". "A good leader should acquire the ability of and execute the following seven management functions: 1. Planning: to plan important task project of this unit; 2. Organizing; to master the organoizational system of this unit; 3. Staffing: to recruit the appropriate staff members; 4. Directing: to direct the people on the staff of this unit; 5. Coodinating: to coordinate the benefits and conflicts of this unit in order to attain sound cooperation; 6. Representing: to reprent this unit in order to coordinate outside concerns and relationships; 7. Budgeting: to establish and control the budget of this unit; 8. Systematizing: to use management information system throuh computers and multimedia for our modern business," says Dr. Tony Lei.

"There are three models of leadership that a good leader, especially the leader of an association, may emphasize: A. Creative Leadership: The leader takes the most importance of holding the great principles to develop the future endeavor of this unit. (1) Sense of Mission -- to make the members not work as a job but high degree of the "concept of value"; (2) Foresightness -- to develop the future blueprint for this unit; (3) Teamwork Spirit -- to motivate the cooperation and success of the whole group; (4) Orientation by Objectives -- to encourage all the members unit put full effort on its clear and definite objectives," continues Dr. Tony Lei.

"B. Humanity Leadership: the leader emphasizes the importance of his or her relationship with the abordinates. He or she motivates their work morality and spirit. Therefore, he or she should understand, emphasize, and hold of humanity in order to promote everyone's potentiality to endeavor for this unit. The key points are: 1. Trust; 2. Delegation of authority; 3. The Second Chance Theory (to pardon your subordinate);
4. Encouragement; 5. Help and Care; 6. Support and Assistance; 7. Training and Education.

"C. Democratic Leadership: The leader respects humanity and allows individual development to make his or her group members cooperate and work by division of labor with self-motion and self-revelation. Its specialties are:

1. The leader endeavors to win followers by himself or herself with good personality and emphasizes knowledge and experience as the foundation of leading. 2. Subordinates have a full opportunity to participate decisionmaking and to suggest good idea. 3. The leader puts attention to the benefit of the subordinates, understand their needs, focuses the importance of the people. 4. The leader gives only some direction on the work planning, and leave the details of the work processing to the subordinates. 5. The leader has full opportunity to participate in employees activities, and they get along with each other very well. 6. The communication between the leader and subordinates is fully in good condition, and they enjoy fruitful accomplishment with good understanding. 7. The division of labor is decided by the group and the subordinates have the right selecting their work accompanists with the direction and coordination of their leader by their side. 8. The leader evaluates the performance of his or her subordinates objectively and renders fair judgement in giving prize or punishment."

"In practically, the effectiveness of the above leadership can be attained by its flexible application in accordance with the right time, place, matter, people, and objective situation, " Dr. Tony Lei points out.*4

"In righteousness you will be established."*5 "In this 21th Century new era and society, we need economic growth, but we also need to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure spring may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through: the power of public service that based on 'knowledge is the power of righteouness,'; the advancement of technology, entreneurship, and innovation; and the spirit that 'knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service'," says Dr. Tony Lei.

"Thank you for my recent appointment as an Associate Fellow of Public Administration and Chairperson of the Community Relations Study Committee of the Washington Business and Technology Institute. It is truly an honor to be a part of this organization, as it plays an important role in identifying, researching, and addressing the issues facing our community. Your leadership and dedication to the community are to be commended, and I look forward to working with you and the Institute in this new capacity. Thank you again for affording me this opportunity," wrote Councilwoman Lynette McDonald from her Office of the Las Vegas City Council to Dr. Tony Lei.

WBTI has reported continuously the accomplishment and advancement of the members of its faculty and advisory board through publications and multimedia across Las Vegas, Nevada, California, New York, Hawaii, Washington D. C., China, Philippine, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan. One of its the most important educational technology is the WBTI website at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti brought to you by "Las Vegas Review-journal" and "Reviewjournal.com". The presentation and publication by WBTI through multimedia in the recent twelve years have highly increased the value and status of their positions of the academic institute.

In righteousness, the poeple who cares about community service by the time of her or his professionalsim will alway winning the support by the citizens here in Nevada. Most of the faculty members in the Public Administration Institution (PAI) have been the revelators of this special trait during their elections. Many of them won the highest votes at their judicial and general elections. In joining the Institute as a faculty member, she or he enjoys the rebounded and fruitful experience of academic research and community service. "This position (Fellow of the PAI of WBTI) will undoublely porvide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated," said District Judge Valorie Vega after the winning of election in 2000.*6

"As Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI), it's my privilege to share a leadership role with Dr. Tony Lei and to have wonderful cooperation of all the faculty since PAI's establishment. Innovative in integrating his expertise in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Tony Lei's wisdom and efforts towards community service and academic endeavor have been very valuable. We expect the forthcoming work performance of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) founded by this Institute to help Improve the quality of life of the people and to contribute to the peosperity of this State," Said Dr. William Thompson.*7 Bill is former Chairman and now Professor of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV.

Nancy A. Becker was appointed by WBTI as Fellow of PAI on May 2, 2000. Nancy received her Juris Doctorate degree from George Washington University National Law Center in 1979. She is now the Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court. She is the recipient of numerous honors. "It's our honor to invite a famous person of Justice Nancy Becker's excellenct caliber whose expertise, integrity, and good personal traits will bring this Institute wih a perspective of millennium," said Dr. Tony Lei on May 18, 2000. "Throughout her distinguished career, she has accomplished a great deal of judicial practices together with social services and has earned a good reputation of conscientious and dedicated professionalism."

"As you know, I've begun to learn and practise leading skills through my college life. I'm deeply impressed by the valuable practicality and theoreticality of the leading skills proclaimed and inspired by Washington Business and Technology Institute. During my three victories of the past elections since he moved to Las Vegas from Los Angeles, Dr. Tony Lei have been one of my great supporter with his outstanding knowledge and wisdom," said U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.

"Under the recommendation of President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu have received Greeting Letters from U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. Congressman James Gobbons and Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter. She was appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) and Chairperson of Interstate Business Cooperation and Development Council by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on May 11, 2005." The announcement was made on Thursday, July 14, 2005, by Dr. John Wang, Spokesperson for WBTI in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*8

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign in his Greetings Letter to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA).*9

"It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel. .....Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience. .....," wrote U. S. Congressman James Gibbons in his Greetings to TBAA.*10

"It's my great honor to be named by President Dr. Tony Lei as the Honorary Chairman of Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technolgy Institute (WBTI)," pointed out the Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court William Maupin at the Celebration Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Reviewjournal.com" at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club, Las Vegas on October 10, 2002. The Party was held by WBTI to celebrate William Maupin's being appointed as its Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) and as its Honorary Chairman of the Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). "Please know that I irrevocably stand by my personal commitment to diversity issues in this state and that my sense of patriotism and faith in America stems from its embrace of that diversity."

On September 23, 2002, District Attorney Stewart Bell wrote President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei that "Dear Dr. Lei, I am honor and prviledged to accept your appointment as Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of the Clark County Distrct Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of the Washington Business and Technology Institute. I look forward to meeting on October 7th." *2 [The two original letters that signed by Stewart from his Office were shown on the Section of "Photos & Pictures" at May 1, 2006.]

"It's my great pleasure to be nominated by WBTI as its Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC," said District Attorney Stewart Bell at the Dinner Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Las Vegas Review-Journal". "The significance of the creed of a County deserves to encourage administrative professionals to emphasize the value of the truth, goodness, and beauty in order to maintain it as a place of the people, by the people, and for the people. It's my honor to join the Commission." The Dinner Party was held by WBTI to celebrate Bell as Honorary Chairman and Senior Advisor of CCDAPCC at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club on October 7, 2002.

"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*11

"It is only with the dedication and commitment of good people like yourself that I will achieve my goal of becoming Governor of this great state. Dema and I can't thank you enough for your assistance and your positive activivities in the community," wrote Dr. Kenny C. Guinn, Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).*12

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*1. Kung, Jennifer. 'Let's Make Efforts for the Prosperity of Our City,' "El Heraldo de Las Vegas," September 3, 1999.
*2. Chang, Tiffany. 'WBTI's greatest asset is its people,' "Nevada Examiner," July 28, 2000.
*3. Chang, Tiffany. 'Community Participation Is An Asset for Enhancing Public Service,' "WBTI Newsbrief," July 27, 2000.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'WBTI's greatest asset is its people,' "Nevada Examiner," August 11, 2000.
*5. Isaiah 54:14, "Bible".
*6. Walsh, Jessie, Moss, Cheryl, and Chang, Tiffany. 'To our community and society with love -- the faith of PAI,' "Nevada Examiner," September 28, 2001.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.cn," ( July 27, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*9. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign,' on the Google.com," (July 28, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*10. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas,' "A search of 'U. S. Congressman James Bibbons,' on the Google.cn," (July 31, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*11. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable.' "WBTI Newsbrief," June 6, 2003.
*12. Guinn, Kenny C. 'A letter from Dr. Kenny C. Guinn to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei,'"A search of 'Dr. Kenny C. Guinn' on the Google.com," (August 1, 2006), Mountain view, California: Google.com.

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.*2

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu*3 at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Ssu-yin Ho, Kuomintang Oversea Director; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, J. L Lin, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephanie S. Smith (for the Noth Las Vegas City Mayor and Council).

A Welcome Party and Preliminary 28th Board Directors and Advisors Meeting were held on July 29, 2005 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. To pay a special tribute to his great contribution to the 28th Convention and TBAA, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei was nominated by Chairperson of TBAA as an Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. The nomination was seconded and unanimously voted by all the presented Directors and Advisors. The Declaration of the 28th Conference of TBAA was written by five members. The five members are Kent Wang, De-yu Lang, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Dr. Wayne J. Horng, and Leo Huang. They were all elected by the Board Directors and Advisors. The Declaration was passed through the Meeting. During the meeting, Miss Sue Phelps was elected as the Vice Chairperson of TBAA.

"It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel. .....Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience. .....," wrote U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to TBAA.*4

The "Fomosa Night" was held at a grand ballroom in Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lt. Governor delivered a welcome speech to the crowded attendents in the Hall. She wishes Navada be the great door opened for the international business and trade between the silver state and Asian countries. A Letter of Greeting was granted by her to TBAA.

President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei presented the Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter and Greeting Letters of U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. congressman James Gibbons to the Chairperson of TBAA Wendy Yu-ping Wu.

"The State of Nevada congratulates you on your extensive assistance to the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, and commends you for your dedicated service to the citizens of our Silver State," Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn granted a Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Wu dated May 23, 2005.*5

United States Congressman Jon C. Porter granted also a Certificate of Recognition to
recognize and honor Wendy Wu, "FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE AND PROFOUND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE TAIWAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA."*6

Dr. Lei presented also a Certificate of Recognition from U. S. Congressman Jon Porter to the President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas Sue Phelps. Sixteen original hard copeis of the RC 25 Resolution by Nevada Assembly and Senate were also presented by Dr. Tony Lei to each president of the 16 Chapters of TBAA through their Chaiperson Wendy Wu.

Proclamations from the Board Commissioners of Clark County of Nevada and the State of Nevada (through Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were presented to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei by both of the parties on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*7

Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu completed successfully her term as the Chairperson of TBAA in the evening of July 30, 2005. The Chairmanship was transfered by her to Mr. I-Ta Liang at the "Fomosa Night" in Las Vegas, Nevda. Liang is now the 28th Chairman of TBAA.

One of the earliest attendants of the convention this year was the Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States David Tawei Lee(Embassador of the Republic of China) on July 28, 2005.

Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), held and host a farewell lunch party for the 28th Annual Confernce of TBAA at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant on August 1, 2005 in Las Vegas.*8

[***Welcome to the section of "Photos & Pictures"! We offered there with lots of photos and pictures about Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.]

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*1. Michael Douglas is a distingueshed Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada.
2. Ensign, John. 'Greeting from Office of Senator John Ensign,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Senator John Ensign to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 27, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Senator John Ensign.
*3. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.com," (August 3, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*4. Gibbons, James. 'Greeting from Office of Congressman James Gibbons,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (July 10, 2005), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congressman James Gibbons.
*5. Guinn, Kenny. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of the Governor,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Yu-Ping Wu' sent by Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 24, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*6. Porter, Jon. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of Congressman Jon Porter,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman Jon C. Porter to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (June 29, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Congressman Jon Porter.
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. PAI of WBTI, 'An invitation e-mail to U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign' on Google.com," (August 4, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

We are impressed by what Dr. Peter Drucker said that, "Only a clear definition of the mission and purpose of the business makes possible clear and realistic business objectives. It is the foundation for priorities, strategies, plans, and work assignments. It is the starting point for the design of managerial jobs, above all, for the design of managerial structures." A business is a reflection of the leader. As a manager, the important thing is not happens when you are not there. It is important of what happens when you are not there.

We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:

***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor
***** American business needs a lifting purpose greater than the struggle of materialism. ---Herbert Hoover
***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to faciliate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor
***** If you don't invest very much, then defeat dosen't hurt very much and winning is not exciting. ---Dick Vermeil

It's our pleasure to post a short story from "Speaker's Source Book II" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

The ServiceMaster Corporration serves as a beautiful example of a company that thoroughly integrates its corporate philosophy and mission into day-to-day affairs. Founded by Marion E. Wade, the story of its conception, genesis and growth is told in Wade's book, God is Counsel. Kenneth T. Wessner, Chairman of the Board of ServiceMaster, states:

"The philosopgy of a company determines the character and nature of business it conducts. The climate of a company is created by the concepts of managing and life that govern its policies and practices. The philosophy of ServiceMaster and the words we used to express that philosophy have been carefully conceived, nurtured, and refined through years of thought, work, and commitment. Our company philosophy is expressed in four objectives. These four staterment are the foundation upon which everything we do is built.

To honor God in all we do.
To help people develop.
To pursue excellence.
Yo grow profitably.

For the people of ServiceMaster, their work is not merely the making of a living; it is a way of life."

That solid philosophy has helped ServiceMaster become one of the largest cleaning service conglomerates in the world.

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including Dr. Archie Chang and Nevada District Judge Cheryl Moss, Ms. Linda Shyr has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on January 10, 2005," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*1

"I'm inspired by the many years of U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao's endeavor and contribution to social and benevolent works. I'd quite understand that working with these professionals and intellectuals in Public Administration Institution will bring me growth with my development in business. Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has been directed to good work performance in community service and humane spirit under the spiritual leadership of its Chairperson Elaine Chao," said Miss Linda Shyr at the dinner party held by WBTI at the Lillie Langtry's Restaurant in Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel , Las Vegas on January 11, 2005. She was invited to dinner and informed by Dr. Tony Lei about her appointment.

Linda Shyr, esq., earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of California at Irvine and her Juris Doctor degree at the University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Law.*2

She believes that an attorney should act with integrity and a conscience and hopes that her presence in the Asian communities will assist those looking for truth, reliability and professionalism in representation. She carries this hope also to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she has set up an office with Mr. Phil Abramowitz of Korenberg, Abramowitz & Feldun, the largest immigration law firm in the Los Angeles area, to provide honest representation and service to the Las Vegas community.*3

Linda is a native Taiwanese. She was born in Tainan, Taiwan. At the age of 7, she came to the United States of America with her parents. Ms. Shyr is an immigrant and was raised in the southern California area. She is a Christian. She speaks Chinese, Taiwanese, and English.*4

"It is indeed an honor for me to become a Fellow of PAI. This position will undoubtedly provide me with new avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated. I look forward to working together with Dr. Tony Lei in these endeavors," said District Judge of Nevada, U. S. A. Valorie Vega.*5

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*1. Bell, Stewart; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. (2003), 'Las Vegas nicer with community service through cultural arts,' "10 Years of Thai Cultures in Las Vegas, Nevada," Las Vegas, Nevada: Thai Cultural Art of Las Vegas.
*2. Shyr, Linda. 'A bio of Linda Shyr,' "An e-mail from Ms. LInda Shyr to WBTI," (January 7, 2005), Los Angeles, California: Korenberg, Abramowitz & Feldun.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Moss, Cheryl; Gronauer, Bobby; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Yi Li has been appointed Assistant President of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission of WBTI,' "A search of 'Brian Sanderval, esq' on the Google.cn," (July 28, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.

***** "The secret of joy in work is contain in one word -- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck
***** Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. --- Romans 12:10
***** He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. --- Proverbs 22-11*1

"Dear Dr. Lei, It was a pleasure meeting you on Sunday afternoon at the River of Life Christian Church. I greatly enjoyed our conversation. I was happy to hear that you had attended the Evangelism Class that I am teaching on Sunday mornings. Thank you for your kind comments and your interest in having me contribute to the information on the WBTI website," wrote Kevin Gordon, Esq., to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on July 25, 2006.*2

The e-mail was sent by Kevin to Dr. Tony Lei next day after they met at the Coffee/Tea Fellowship of English Service of River of Life Christian Church on Sunday, July 23, 2006.

The English Service of River of Life Christian Church has been highly blessed by God. It continues to grow. The specific charater of the event has been highlighted by the Coffee/Tea Fellowship. On Sunday, July 23, 2006, we had Rev. Hing Chai Cheng, Mr. Kevin Gordon (Kevin Gordon, Esq.), Pastor Doris Lin (Miss Doris Lin), Mr. John Lei, Mrs. Jessica Wong, Mr. Walter Wong, Ms. Lynn Ling Yang, Miss Vivian Chao, Miss Frances Chang, Miss Mariany Lee, Miss Tine Lo, Mr. Gino Ko, Miss Angel Ku, Mr. Jung-fong Kang, Miss Prudy Yu, Miss Orchid Soh, Mr. Meung Kim, Dr. and Mrs. Tony Tung-tien Lei, and among others (names in random). The atmosphere of the Fellowship was pleasent and friendly. Hallelujah!*3

"My great desire is to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed and I am always interested in finding new ways to accomplish this mission. I have attached my CV - Resume as an MS Word document. If you would like more information regarding myself that I have not included please let me know and I will supplement it accordingly. Please let me know what you are seeking from me, i.e., for me to write an article on Christian Evangelism, Apologetics, etc.," he continued.

Kevin P. Gordon has the following accoplishment in education: Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois: LL.M. in Taxation, May, 2003; Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri: Juris Doctor, May, 2001. With Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma: B.S., Accounting, Dec., 1990, he was Outstanding College Students of America.*4

"I spent some time browsing the WBTI website. I was very impressed with the website and with your background and with your many accomplishments. I found it very interesting that you have written so extensively on management and innovation as I am currently working on an invention. I will be attempting to begin a business that will hopefully provide a new technology which is a significant innovation and which may help to greatly advance several industries," Kevin Gordon, Esq., pointed out.

WBTI's website has been presented to you thorugh the courtesy of the Comunitylink of Las Vegas Review-journal and Reviewjournal.com for many years. The address is http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti
It is a daily publication. The number of visitors of the WBTI's website has exceeded 103,647.

Kevin was awarded Law School’s "International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award." He was the Winner – School Client Counseling Competition - Second Place - Midwest Regional Competition.

Kevin has the follwing work experiences:

(1). Contract Attorney: March, 2004 – Present:

Securities Law: Fifteen percent: Currently working on class action securities law case against a large Fortune 500 company. Performing extensive research of security law issues and proper application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in order to determine if financial statements are fairly represented for SEC registered company. Researched securities law issues related to SEC Act of 1934, Section 10(b) and Rule 10(b) (5) violations.

Anti-trust Law: Thirty-five percent: Worked as part of large Corporate Management Discovery Team on Compuware Corp. v. IBM Corp. anti-trust case. Performed document review and coding of documents regarding complex anti-trust issues. Performed document review and coding of documents regarding second request by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding a proposed large merger.

Reinsurance Law: Forty-five: Performed document review regarding large and complex reinsurance cases involving chemical pollution and asbestos claims. Performed research regarding reinsurance law and cases. Summarized depositions, prepared relevant documents for use in depositions, and gave recommendations as to witnesses to depose. Managed outside document vendor.

Arbitration: Five percent: Performed legal research and document review in large arbitration case. Prepared documents for attorneys for depositions and second chaired deposition.

(2). Associate, Tax Services, TICE: Aug., 2001-Aug., 2002: PricewaterhouseCoopers, San Jose, California. Performed research and consultation on tax, securities, merger and acquisition issues, and preparation of memos. Prepared corporate and partnership tax returns. Nominated as outstanding participant at national training. Received spot bonus award.

(3). Law Clerk, Summer: 2000: Al W. Johnson, Attorney at Law, Clayton, Missouri. Reviewed legal briefs, wrote interrogatories and requests for production, researched various legal issues and wrote legal memoranda.

(4). Owner and Operator: 1992-1998: Tropical Décor, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded company by developing a business plan to present to potential investors and then arranging for the financing. Expanded company operations before selling.*5

"Although my current profession is as an attorney, one of my passions is entrepreneurship. I desire to see technology and innovations leveraged in order to use resources more wisely and efficiently in order to help the most people. Everything I do I want to be for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. Once again, thank you for your time and interest.
Best Regards,
Kevin," Attorney Kevin Gordon concluded.*6

Kevin's interests are Web Site Design; Spanish; Mandarin; Economics; History; and Running.

He is now an Active California Bar Member: # 220807; Bar Exams Passed: NY, NJ, IL and MI.*7

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References

*1. Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Lee Bernick and Keong Leong were appointed deans of GSBPA of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (March 28, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Gordon, Kevin. 'Everything I do I want to be for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ,' "An e-mail from Kevin Gordon, Esq. to President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI," (July 25, 2006), San Jose, California: Kevin Gordon's Office.
*3. Reid, Rory; Denton, Mark; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Effort and Cooperation will bring us a peaceful, happy, and prosperous community,' "A search of 'Business & Administration (PPAA20)' on the Google.com," (July 28, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*4. Law Office of Gordon. 'A profile of Gordon,' "A vita from Kevin Gordon to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (July 25, 2006), San Jose, California: Kevin Gordon's Office.
*5. Law Office of Gordon. Ibid.
*6. Gordon. Ibid.
*7. Law Office of Gordon. Ibid.

[[["Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a
destination."
---Dwight D. Eisenhower
"Six essential qualities that are keys to success:
Sincerity, Personal Integrity, Humility, Courtesy,
Wisdom, Charity."
---Dr. William Menninger
"We are all faced with a series of great opportunities
brilliantly disguised as impossible situations."
---Chuck Swindoll]]]

"It's my great pleasure to extend my warm greetings of 'Happy Lunar New Year!' to every American and Chinese here in Las Vegas and North America through the Communitylink (at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti) of the largest newspaper in Nevada, Las Vegas Review-Journal," said Drs. Mark Denton and Valorie Vega each on January 29, 2006.

It is with great pleasure to recognize that Judge Mark Denton and Judge Valorie Vega were appointed Vice-Presidents of the Washington Business Technology Institute. Both judges have long-standing careers in the field of law and jurisprudence, and they have distinguished themselves within the Nevada community through their dedication, hard work, integrity, and professionalism as Judges of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County, State of Nevada.

"On December 3, 2003, Drs. Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega were appointed Vice Presidents of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) by our President Dr. Tony Lei. The new appointments were made in anticipation of the retirement of our previous Vice Presidents, Drs. Sherman Wu and Robert Ni," said Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI.

Judge Mark R. Denton received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. in 1976. He was raised in Boulder City and graduated from Boulder High School in 1969. In 1973, Mark graduated with distinction from the University of Nevada, Reno. He completed ROTC and received a commission in the U.S. Army as reserve officer. While in college, Mark spent his junior year in Paris, France through an affiliate of UNR at the Universite de Paris.

Prior to his appointment to the bench on August 19, 1998, Mark had extensive judicial experience. He served as municipal court judge in Boulder City, Nevada for seven years. He was an arbitrator under the Court Annexed Arbitration Program of the Eighth Judicial District Court since its inception in 1992. He was an alternate Juvenile Court Referee and a Nevada Supreme Court settlement Judge. Currently, Mark sits as a judge on the Eighth Judicial District Court, handling civil cases. Mark was re-elected in November 2002.*1

Judge Denton and his wife of 29 years, Alice, have four children: Leslie Marie, 26, Marianne Yvette, 22, Jacqueline, 18, and Patrick, 13.*2

Judge Valorie J. Vega holds a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from the University of Southern California's Law Center. She received a Bechelor of Arts degree from CSU Northridge. She received her graduate studies certificate in Interpretation/Translation from UC Santa Barbara.

Judge Vega was appointed to District Court’s Department 2 on February 21, 1999 by Governor Kenny Guinn. She was appointed to Municipal Court in 1989 and was retained and re-elected by the voters until her resignation in 1999 to accept the District Court appointment. She is a former Clark County Deputy District Attorney from 1984 through 1989, prosecuting felony cases, and was instrumental in implementing the office’s first Sexual Assault and Child Abuse team. She was an associate attorney with the law firm of Sully and Lenhard from 1983 to 1984 and clerked for District Court Judge Carl Christensen from 1982 to 1983 and also clerked for the law firm of Brandenberg, Torribio and Brazelton in Los Angeles in 1982. Before attending law school, Judge Vega, fluent in Spanish, supervised interpreters for the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas from 1978 to 1979, where she set up testing and certification for court interpreters and did Spanish-English interpretation and translation.

Judge Vega is involved in her profession and community. She is a Board Member of the Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Southern Nevada as well as the Latin Chamber of Commerce. She is also a volunteer speaker for D.A.R.E. and the Clark County School District’s PAYBACK Program. Judge Vega is a member of the American Judges Association, the Nevada District Court Judges Association, the National Association of Women Judges, the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys, the Clark County Bar Association, the Latino Bar Association, Hispanics in Politics, and the National Association of Latino Elected Officials. Judge Vega is a member of the Nevada Supreme Court’s Committees on Public Trust and Confidence, Certification of Court Interpreters, and Judicial Ethics. She was honored with the 1992 "Women of Achievement Award" from the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and recognized by the Latin Chamber of Commerce as the "Hispanic of the Year" in 1995 and recipient of the 2001 Community Pride Portraits of Success Award from KLAS-TV and its Community Partners. Judge Vega is married, has one child and has been a resident of Southern Nevada since 1978.*4

A celebration Dinner Party was held by President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI to welcome Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega as Vice Presidents of the Institute on December 8, 2003 at the Steak House, Binion's Horseshoe Club in Las Vegas. "Washington Business and Technology Institute has contributed substantially and significantly to help improve the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Nevada since its establishment on January 8, 1996. As one of the Vice President of this Institute, I intend to promote and enhance the development and prosperity of Nevada. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve in this position through the appointment by Dr. Tony Lei. This will undoubtedly provide me with avenues for exploring improvements in community services provided to the public at large. The steadily increasing number of faculty and advisory members serving in WBTI demonstrates WBTI's efforts and goals to promote what is best for the community," said Judge Vega as the celebration Party was taking place on the 26th floor of the Club with a vivid bird's-eye view of the beautiful City of Las Vegas at night.

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has been well-recognized for its accomplishments in selecting only outstanding professionals and individuals to participate and serve. The list consists of the following: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors of the Advisory Board. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President; District Court Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega, Vice Presidents; Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution, Drs. E. Lee Bernick and G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration; Dr. Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC); District Attorney David Roger and Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC.*5

The above list of leaders and political officials who are involved with the Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was announced and installed by Judge Denton at the Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 8, 2003 in Las Vegas.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is now one of the main institutions of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "The mission of this School emphasizes the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we expect the School's endeavors to be achieved based on the human spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Senator Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA.*17

Dina Titus was born May 23, 1950 in Thomasville, Georgia. She graduated from College of William and Mary with A.B. She received her M. A. and Ph. D. degrees from University of Georgia and Florida State University, respectively. She is a Senator and Minority Floor Leader of the Nevada Senate. Dina is also a professor of Political Science at UNLV.*6

"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*7

"It's very impressive and elegant! I recognize what John Keats said about 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever,' by being the vistor's number at #37,777 on December 9, 2003 (now at #103,641 on July 27, 2006) of the WBTI website, made available through the Communitylink of the 'Las Vegas Review-Journal'," said Judge Valorie Vaga, District Judge of Nevada, on October 10, 2005 in Las Vegas.

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References

*1. Vega, Valorie; Young, Bill; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Mark Denton was appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration by WBTI,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (September 26, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valoria; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Drs. Mark Denton and Valorie Vega were appointed as Vice Presidents of Washington Business and Technology Institute,' "A search of 'Drs. Mark Denton and Valoria Vega' on the Google.com," (July 26, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Chang, Tiffany. 'District Judge Valorie Vega was honored as a Fellow of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (June 9, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*4. Vega, Valorie. "Biography of Valorie J. Vega," (December, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the District Judge Valorie Vega.
*5. Reid, Rory; Denton, Mark; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Effort and Cooperation will bring us a peaceful, happy, and prosperous community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (September 19, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*6. GSBPA of WBTI. 'GSBPA of WBTI's slogan for business and tourism,' "A search of 'Business & Administration' on the Reviewjournal.com," (July 25, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
7. Reid, Rory; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Summer 2003 Symposium of WBTI is remarkable.' "WBTI Newsbrief," June 6, 2003.

Since becoming governor in 1998, a high priority of mine has been to ensure that all Nevadans have a real chance at attaining part of the American dream: access to jobs that provide a livable wage. I am pleased to report that the state of our economy remains strong. By courting industries worldwide and introducing them to the many benefits of doing business in Nevada, we have been able to create 347,300 new jobs—a 36.9 percent increase—since I took office. Of those new jobs, 269,200 were created after the post-Sept. 11 low-point in January 2002.

Our state economy continues to thrive. Nevada’s current unemployment rate of 4.2 percent remains below the national average, a distinction our state has sustained for nearly four years. Recently released figures show that 3,400 new jobs were created in June alone, bringing employment growth so far in 2006 to 24,300.

While the rest of the nation faces numerous economic challenges, Nevada is flourishing, offering a superior quality of life for our residents. We all know that economic factors can change very quickly, but if we continue to work together to make Nevada a promising place for new businesses and people to relocate, the Silver State can anticipate a healthy economy in the foreseeable future.

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Reference

*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (a concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 69, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 49 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

1. I love you not for who you are, but who I am when I'm by your side.*2

2. No person deserves your tears, and who deserves them won't make you cry.

3. Just because someone doesn't love you as you wish, it doesn't mean you are not loved with all his/her being.

4. A true friend is the one who holds your hand and touches your heart.

5. The worst way to miss someone is to be seated by his/her side and know you will never have him/her.

6. Never stop smiling, not even when you¡¦re sad, someone might fall in love with your smile.

7. You may only be a person in this world, but for someone, you are the world.

8. Don't spend time with someone who doesn't care spending it with you.

9. Maybe God wants you to meet many wrong people before you meet the right one, so when this happens, your will be thankful.

10. Don't cry because it came to an end. Smile because it happened.

11. There will always be people who'll hurt you, so you need to continue trusting, just be careful.

12. Become a better person and be sure to know who you are before meeting someone new and hoping that person knows who you are.

13. Don't struggle so much, best things happen when not expected.*3

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References

*1. Marquez, Gubriel Garcia. '13 Reasons for Living,' "An e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei from Ms. Becky Ung," (January 26, 2004), San Marino, California: Best Formulations.
*2. WBTI. '13 Reasons for Living,' "A search of 'Becky Ung, E. Q. Chairperson's World' on the Google.cm," (July 25, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.

Penghu archipelago is a window facing the sea. Penghu is a county of Taiwan. It is beautiful!

The Penghu archipelago is a strand of one hundred resplendent pearls hanging from the tropic of cancer. Created by silent and hidden turmoil, the inky black, brown, and crimson basalt retain the wrinkles of volcanic lava rising up from the seabed thousands of millions of years ago.*1

Solidified ino basalt, the islands are covered with lofty and steep ridges. The long forgotten basalt has many expressions: some tower with pride; some radiate freely; some lay down restfully. Huge waves disappear at the feetof giant rocks, reflecting the dignity of the islands. Lively with harbors lined up one after another, shorelines wriggle like ribbons dancing against the wind while guiding migratory birds to southern habitats.

Assisted by the colorful ocean, fine beaches collect dazzlingly white shells and ancient corals. The lack of rain does not prevent the low smooth grassland from being luxuriant. Indian Blanket and the other cactuses bloom extravagantly, ignoring the barrenness of the land.

At night, the village lamps and fishing lights outline the islands like stars on a star chart.

Penghu is very sunny.*2

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References

*1. Yu, Chung-lin (in Chinese). "Penghu, love at first sight," The Government of Penghu, Taiwan, (August, 2005), p. 13.
*2. Ibid.

U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, a Taiwanese-born immigrant, encouraged Asian-Americans to speak up, and to work on their communication skills during a summit hosted by the Asian Pacific Americans Federal Career Advancement.*1

While speaking at the career advancement summit dedicated to Asian-American federal workers, the U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao said that it is vital for Asian Americans to acquire the skills of marketing, human relations and report briefing in order to advance in their career with the federal government. Chao also praised the Asian-American work force for its contribution to the development of the U.S. economy.

At the same time, Chao emphasized that it is important for Asian-Americans to improve both their verbal and written communications skills. Chao says that Asian-Americans must learn about the American ideology of team-spirit in the work environment, while also participating in meaningful community work.

The latest statistics show that Asian-Americans currently make up 4.8% of all federal employees. Chao is hoping that the career advancement summit will help Asian-Americans improve upon their career skills, while also furthering their understanding of the different methods for advancing into high positions within the government.

Ever since Chao took office with the advent of the Bush administration, she has dedicated herself to raising public awareness of the minority Asian workforce struggling to advance in the American society.*2

Secretary Chao received her B. A. degree in Economics with straight A's for all her four years at the famous Mount Holyoke College in New England. She obtained her M. B. A. degree from Harvard University in 1979. She also studied at M.I.T., Dartmouth College, and Columbia University.

"With the excellency of knowledge, humanity, and patriotism inspired by Elaine Chao, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has continued its many years effort to community service and spiritual belief. Nevada is honor to have WBTI under her spiritual Chairpersonship and I am especially honor to be a M.I.S. Manager of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI," humble as he is, River Sun chatted excitedly during the celebration dinner party at the Gee Joon Chinese Restaurant of Horseshoe Club. The Moon Festival of Midautumn has been many thousand years celebrated as a day for patriotism by the Chinese people in the Far East and Southeastern Asia. The party was held by WBTI in Las Vegas on September 11, 2003.

Following the inspiration of the past many years of the accomplishment of Ms. Elaine Chao's contribution of humane spirit to our society, we have the persistense of Wou Shien's spirit for education here in America. If a coolie and hard woker like him could dedicate to eduction by offering all his income and life to build a school for children in his village, what should not for us to offer our efforts for our community? *3

"The mission of this School [Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)] will emphasize the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we may expect the endeavor of this School for the community service based on humane spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao*4 of WBTI," said Dr. Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA. Dina Titus was born May 23, 1950 in Thomasville, Georgia. She graduated from College of William and Mary with A.B.. She received her M. A. and Ph. D. degrees from University of Georgia and Florida State University, respectively. She is a Senator and Minority Floor Leader of Nevada Senate. Dina is also a professor of Political Science in UNLV.*5

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References

*1. ET News. 'ET News, ET Today.com,' "A search of U. S. Secretary Elaine Chao from Google.com," (May 3, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. GSBPA of WBTI. 'New Year's Message of the President,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (January 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*4. Department of Labor. 'A search on Google.com at November 2, 2004,' "About Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao," (November 2, 2004), Washington, D. C.: U. S. Department of Labor.
*5. Ibid.