Nationality: Chinese, American
Ethnicity: Asian American
Occupation: Secretary of Labor

The year is 1961. President John F. Kennedy has just created the Peace Corps. He speaks idealistically of creating world peace and promoting friendship, of encouraging American volunteers to learn how to work side by side with citizens of developing nations.

In one of those developing nations, Taiwan, eight-year-old Elaine Chao plays in the red earthen clay with her sisters, while her parents, James and Ruth, dream of a better future. James, at the time, was studying at St. John's University in Queens, New York. Later that year, Elaine, her mother, and sisters board a freighter from Taipei to join their father in America.

"It was a wonderful trip for a small child of eight," Chao told Geraldine Baum in a 1992 interview with the Los Angeles Times, shortly after then-president George Bush named her director of the Peace Corps. "My first port of call was Los Angeles. That's where I laid my first foot on America."

Peace Corps
Though Chao had never served as a Peace Corps volunteer, her appointment to head the agency in late 1991 seemed like a natural fit: an immigrant from a developing country heading an agency in the midst of transition. A Republican loyalist who'd campaigned for Bush, California governor Pete Wilson, and other Los Angeles-area Republicans, she represented a new, young and refreshing political face.
The limelight faded quickly, however. Chao lost her job as head of the Peace Corps when Bush lost his bid for reelection. But she had too many skills to disappear entirely. In mid-1992, she was named president of United Way of America, a job that has perhaps stretched her well-touted management skills and experience with nonprofits to the limit.

When Chao took over the job of United Way director, the agency was in turmoil. Former United Way president William Aramony had been pulling in a $390,000 annual salary. He had spent agency donations on first-class airline tickets and had hired a friend with questionable bank dealings as the agency's chief financial officer. As these disclosures became known, local United Way agencies began withholding dues. As the scandal hit the headlines, Aramony resigned under fire. United Way donations plummeted by $140 million between 1991 and 1992.

Chao's job was to reform the agency and help it regain credibility. Selected from a list of 600 candidates, she was praised for her integrity, honesty, and management skills. She did not seek the position, but after accepting the job, called it too good to pass up. "United Way of America is a challenge that I could not decline," she said in an August 1992 interview with the Washington Post.

Born in Taiwan, she emigrated to the United States with her mother and sisters in 1961. The family, rejoining her father, James, settled in Queens, New York. After her father completed college, he formed a shipping and trading business, Foremost Maritime Corporation, which today is well known in international shipping circles.

Chao remembers her father as hard-working and driven, a man who taught his daughters how to fix toilets and apply tar to driveways. He passed on conservative values, stressing the importance of hard work and education in achieving one's goals. As the shipping business prospered, the family moved from Queens to Long Island and eventually to an affluent New York City suburb in Westchester County.

Chao graduated from Mount Holyoke College and received her master's in business administration from the Harvard Business School. She also studied at such prestigious institutions as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dartmouth College, and Columbia University. After completing her schooling, Chao began to climb the corporate ladder. With a background in international banking and finance, she worked from 1979 to 1983 as an international banker at Citicorp in New York. She was selected as a White House fellow to serve at the White House in 1983 and 1984, and joined BankAmerica Capital Markets Group in San Francisco as vice-president of syndications.

After moving to California, she got involved in Republican politics, campaigning for Bush, Wilson, and local politicians. She served as national chairman of Asian Americans for Bush/Quayle in 1988 and spoke briefly at the GOP convention.

Her work was rewarded with an appointment as deputy administrator of the Maritime Administration, which launched her on a slow but steady climb through federal government bureaucracy. After two years as deputy administrator, she became chairperson of the Federal Maritime Commission and then was appointed deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. As she climbed the ranks, she gained a reputation as a confident, hardworking manager. She also gained insights into Washington D.C.'s inside political network.

Chao attended luncheons with Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor, dated various political insiders, and networked heavily. This networking, along with her hard work, made her the highest ranking Asian Pacific American woman in the executive branch in U.S. history.

But some of her stances occasionally infuriated other Asian Americans. For instance, she joined Bush in opposing the Civil Rights Act of 1991 because it promoted quotas, a concept she felt inhibited minorities' meritorious achievements.

Nevertheless, when first appointed Peace Corps director, she spoke of her immigrant roots with pride. At her swearing-in ceremony, she talked about playing with red earthen clay as a child because there were no other toys and of eating duck eggs because chicken eggs were unavailable. "These memories of living in a developing nation are part of who I am today and give me a profound understanding of the challenges of economic development," she said in a January 1992 interview with the Los Angeles Times.

The Peace Corps, at the time, was in the midst of transition. Bush wanted the organization to develop more specialized training for less-poor but highly needy emerging democracies, such as Hungary and Bulgaria. It also was fighting to overcome an image of arrogance that had been fostered through its thirty-year existence. Chao felt she could understand this arrogance well. "I still remember ... how valuable tissue paper was and how rich Americans seemed because they would use it up and throw it away so easily," she said in a 1992 interview with American Shipper magazine. "It's an attitude thing, born out of naturally acquired affluence. It's hard to explain, but it stays with you and you understand the feeling."

United Way Challenge
When she joined United Way, she approached the agency much as she approached the Peace Corps. Just as she visited nearly half of the agency's active volunteers worldwide, she spent much of her first year as United Way director visiting local affiliates from Maine to Oregon, trying to determine what they felt was missing. She felt strongly that making the national organization more sensitive to local needs would be a key to turning United Way around. "This is a redress that is badly needed and is long in coming," she said in a May 1993 interview with the Christian Science Monitor.
To restore public confidence in the agency, Chao started at a salary of $195,000, half the salary of her controversial predecessor. She imposed new travel and expense controls, and restructured programs to put more emphasis on training, field regulation, and service. Before she joined United Way, the agency had increased its board of directors from thirty to forty-seven members to include more local affiliate representatives. To directly serve local agencies, she established a member-services division.

Like most restructurings, the changes at United Way were painful. Nearly one-third of the agency's staff was let go, and its budget was cut by one-third. But Chao is slowly getting results. As of late 1993, most affiliates who had withheld dues had returned to the fold. And, although a difficult economy caused a slowdown in charitable contributions, Chao said her prognosis for 1994 was "cautious optimism."

On January 31, 2001, Chao was sworn in as the nation's 24th Secretary of Labor, making her the first Asian-American woman appointed to a President's cabinet in U.S. history.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Family: The family, rejoining her father, James, settled in Queens, New York. After her father completed college, he formed a shipping and trading business, Foremost Maritime Corporation. Education: Chao graduated from Mount Holyoke College and received her master's in business administration from the Harvard Business School. She also studied at such prestigious institutions as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dartmouth College, and Columbia University.*2

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References

*1. Google.com. 'A profile of Elaine Chao,' "A search of 'elaine chao' on the Google.com," (July 4, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.

@@@@@ One person with a belief is a social power equal to ninety-nine who have only interests. ---John Stuart Mill, "Representative Government", 1861
***** Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity. ---Oprah Winfrey
*** Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ---Albert Camus
*** 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
*** Management is nothing more than motivating other people. ---Lee Iacocca

"America is a stronger and better nation because of the hard work and the faith and the entrepreneurial spirit of immigrants," said President Bush of the United States of America on Wendesday, January 7, 2004. "Our nation needs an immigration system that serves the American economy and reflets the American dream." *2

"Elaine Chao and John Ensign are two of the most comtemporary heroes who have realized the Ameican Dream which was encouraged for a long time by U. S. Senator Harry Reid. Under the spiritual leadership of them, WBTI has a bright endeavor for its proclamation and creed on the belief that the encouragement and promotion of academic research, community service, and humane spirit will bring our effort for a peaceful and prosperous community," said Christine Hu, Esq. at the time when she was informed of her appointment as an Assistant Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) by WBTI on December 16, 2003.*3

People are interested in having a little more understanding about the successful story of U. S. Senator John Ensign after they read the above expression by Christine. It's our pleasure to offer our viewers more about it by reprinting the following two articles:
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John Ensign honored as Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI
By Tiffany Chang

North Las Vegas Justice Court Judge-elect Natalie Tyrell once wrote a letter of appreciation to Dr. Tony Lei from her Office, "....I want to share with you my favorite 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.' ...." By the act of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. We encourage people to make service a part of our characters and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others.

U. S. Senator-elect John Ensign's great-grandfather first came to Nevada almost a hundred years ago as a miner and labored in its towns. This respectable man worked hard to provide for his family and taught his children the value of hard work, integrity, and independence. "The significance of life is to build and educate the continuous lives of the universe," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). People came to America to seek the American dream. Even though not all of them can realize their American dream, eventually they could teach and help their children accomplish their contributions to our country.

As a born-again Christian, people have been inspired by his sincererity, humbleness, and credibility much more than just his wealthy and handsome appearance now. On October 15, John attended the worship service of the Liberty Baptist Church. He offered a short speech of testifmony. He said that he was very frustrated with his first taste of political failure, when he lost by a mere 428 votes to U. S. Senator Harry Reid. However, he believes God and has surrendered his fate to God. John's faith in God helped him to overcome his frustration and disappointment and enabled him to continue to strive to succeed. The Bible says "...though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith - of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire - may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed (1 Peter 1:6-7)". If a window was closed, God might re-open the window or even open a different door for those who are eager to utilize his or her knowledge and expertise to serve. As all Christians acknowledge - with God, anything is possible.

People believed with John that he said, "I have the passion for the fight and the unshakable belief that together we can build a better Nevada." In the Pastor Teis' meeting Office, John agreed with Dr. Tony Lei, also a born-again Chrisitan, that WBTI would honor him as Advisor and Vice Chairman of its Advisory Board. In the first paragraph of this column on September 15, it is stated that on September 7, U. S. Senate Candidate John Ensign wrote: "Please accept my best wishes as you come together in celebration of the Thai Performaning Arts, Appreciation Day 2000. The importance of sharing culture through art and festivities that bring people together serves to enhance all of us more by enriching our lives with the diversity of people and their customs. I especially would like to extend my appreciation to Dr. Tony T. Lei for his commitment and enthusiastic support of the Thai Performing Arts." John received Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree form the Colorado State University in 1985. He accepted Dr. Tony Lei's invitation as a Guest Speaker to talk about protecting Social Security and Medicare for our Nevadan seniors at a Forum held by Seniors United. He believes that America must honor its words to seniors. His scholastic and gentle appearance has won a lot of applause and respect.

In community service, Dr. Tony Lei's hero is the great servant who has given all for the betterment of others' lives. Let our candles fuel a fire that will fan out an ever-lasting circles. With these circles together we can close our eyes and envision a community that is safe, peaceful, and healthy. The Bible teaches: "...let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth (1 John 3:18)." District (Family) Court Judge-elect Cheryl Moss wrote Dr. Tony Lei, "I am delighted and honored to be appointed as an Associate Fellow of the Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute. Thank you for this opportunity to serve, and I hope to gain more knowledge, insight and awareness about public service and community issues through your prestigious institution. I remain dedicated to helping the community, and I am inspired by your leadership, wisdom and guidance. I am also fortunate to have met you and your wife, Judy, because you are both active and dynamic individuals in the community. Your accomplishments and achievements have demonstrated that taking part in the community does make a difference. Best wishes and thank you again for your unselfish kindness, support and encouragement." Power in politics should have a direction that the power based on knowledge is the power of righteousness. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our spendid and golden country through the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service. "In God we trust. Life is for the purpose to serve our lovely society," Dr. Tony Lei stated.

In Seniors United, we shall have a nice celebrating party for Christmas with good entertainment. We invited heartfeltly all our members and friends to join us a joyful reunion. Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!*4
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John Ensign: a born-again Christian
By Tiffany Chang

It is not very possible for anybody all the way with good luck from the beginning to the end of his or her whole life. One will enevitably face somekind of frustration. The attitude that one holds in facing one's frustration will, nevertheless, decide what would be his or her fate to be followed. If anybody gives up soon after he or she gets a frusration or difficulty, then the following days for his or her life will most probably be in dead end.

John Ensign has been impressived as a handsome, strong, and rich man. He has been long time identified as son of big casino leading figure of Mandalay Bay. John believes the struglling effort to success. He used to remind us of his humble beginnings. His mother was a change girl in Reno. Supporting three children with no help from her ex-husband when she met and married Mike Ensign. She went on to become a person and now she is the wife of famous Chairman of Mandalay Bay Group. John's great-grandfather first came to Nevada almost a hundred years ago as a miner and labored in its towns. This respectable man worked hard to provide for his family and teach his children the value of hard work, integrity, and independence. "The significance of life is to build and educate the continuous lives of the universe," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). People came to here even not being able for all of them to realize their American dream but eventurely they could teach and help their children accomplish their contributions for our country.

John's wife, Darlene, encouraged him into his first political race for Congress. Earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 1995, his scholarstic and gentle appearance has won lots of applause and respect from knowledgeable ladies in social activities. It was when he was attending veterinarian school that John became a born-again Christian. He was urging by Darlene to become involved in a men's Christian group.

In the first paragraph of this column on September 15, it stated that on September 7, U. S. Senate Candidate John Ensign wrote: "Please accept my best wishes as you come together in celebration of the Thai Performaning Arts, Appreciation Day 2000. The importance of sharing culture through art and festivities that bring people together serves to enhance all of us more by enriching our lives with the diversity of people and their customs. I especially would like to extend my appreciation to Dr. Tony T. Lei for his commitment and enthusiantic support of the Thai Performing Arts." He accepted Dr. Tony Lei's invitation as a Guest Speaker to talk about protecting Social Security and Medicare for our Nevadan seniors at a Forum held by Seniors United. He believes that America must honor its word to seniors.

On October 15, John attended the worship service of the Liberty Baptist Church. He offered a short speech of testifmony. He said that he was so frustrated of his first time to taste political failure, when he lost by a mere 428 votes to U. S. Senator Harry Reid. He believes God. He has surrenderring his fate to God. As a born-again Christian, people has inspired of his sincererity, humbleness, and credibility much more than just of his appearance now. In the Pastor Teis' meeting Office, John agreed with Dr. Tony Lei that WBTI would honor him as Advisor (effective on 10/17) and Vice Chairman (effective on 11/08 when elected as Senator) of its Advisory Board. If a window was closed, God might re-open the window or even open a door for the people who is eager to utilize his or her knowledge and expertise to serve. The matter is that we should believe God. Congretulations! Republican U.S. Senator-elect Honorable John Ensign.

By the act of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of our character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. "I am delighted and honored to be appointed as an Associate Fellow of the Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute. Thank you for this opportunity to serve, and I hope to gain more knowledge, insight and awareness about public service and community issues through your prestigious institution. I remain dedicated to helping the community, and I am inspired by your leadership, wisdom and guidance. I am also fortunate to have met you and your wife, Judy, because you are both active and dynamic individuals in the community. Your accomplishments and achievements have demonstrated that taking part in the community does make a difference. Best wishes and thank you again for your unselfish kindness, support and encouragement," wrote District (Family) Court Judge-elect Cheryl Moss to Dr. Tony Lei.*5 Power in politics should have a direction that power based on knowledge is the power of righteousness. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our spendid and golden country through the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately , for a life of service. "In God we trust. Life is for the purpose to serve our lovely society," Dr. Tony Lei points out.*6

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initial of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Keen, Judy; and Drinkard, Jim. 'Debate erupts on foreign workers,' "USA Today," January 8, 2004.
*3. Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Christine Hu appoints Assistant Fellow of the PAI by WBTI,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (December 16, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'John Ensign honored Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of WBTI,' "Nevada Examiner," (2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'John Ensign: a born-again Christine,' "Nevada Examiner," (2000), Las Vegas: WBTI.
*6. The preivious copy of this article was shown at the 110304-6768 "Business & Administration" (to contiue PPAA18) of WBTI website, on 8:17 a. m., Wednesday, November 3, 2004 #Second Edition *****

Hi Dr Lei:

I attached a copy of a short biography for you.

Both resolutions will be mailed to you along with remarks made in the Senate regarding a long time friendship between Nevada and Taiwan. I am so pleased to have presented this to the Director General, Mr Mark Liao
and his Consular Officer, Ms Jenny Kuo. I have enclosed a document with remarks I made on the floor of our house.

Your continued work with the WBTI [Washington Business and Technology Institute (華盛頓工商技術研究院)] is to be commended; I was so pleased I was present on April 24, 2005, when the Clark County Commission recognized you and your work in a special proclamation (presented by Commissioner Lynette McDonald to Dr. Tony Lei on the Induction Ball of AARCN-CC at April 24, 2004 in Las Vegas). It is well deserved.

Thank you for our friendship and continued mutual economic interests in the state of Nevada.

Regards,

Valerie E Weber
Nevada Assemblywoman
Clark County District 5
Serving SW Las Vegas

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Valerie E Weber -Biography

Originally from California, Valerie moved to Nevada in 1990 after transferring with her former company, United Blood Services (UBS). She served there as the Technical Director for 10 years. Her undergraduate degree in biological science and specialty in the field of transfusion medicine earned her several medical journal authorships.

She is a 1998 graduate of the Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Las Vegas program, participated in the Leadership Las Vegas Youth Program, served as a Board member of Habitat for Humanity, working with families that qualified in building their own homes and just completed a four-year term as a member of the Board of Displaced Homemakers, appointed by Governor Guinn in 2000, examining programs and training that reenter women back into the workplace.

Valerie is the owner of Collaborating Solutions, an organizational development (OD) company in Las Vegas, Nevada, creating solid solutions for business improvement. Her greatest strengths are tackling complex problems, determining “root causes” and “blind spots” by offering solutions to improve people and the bottom line. She is accredited in Dr Daniel Goleman’s 360-competency assessment instrument in Emotional Intelligence (ECI).

One of Valerie’s proudest accomplishments was earning her Master’s degree in Organizational Management in 2001. Valerie believes strongly that people in any organization long for positive, constructive feedback and coaching on individual performance and continued development for organizational success.

She currently serves in the Assembly of the Nevada State Legislature representing her constituents in southwest Las Vegas. Valerie has lived in Las Vegas for 15 years and considers it the greatest place on earth to live, work and play.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution 25
Presented by Valerie E Weber
Clark County District 5
April 28, 2005

Taiwan and its people hold a special place in my heart.

I was invited like so many (at least 20 over the years) from both of our houses in the Legislature and from the Executive branch to visit Taiwan. In October 2003, I was part of an eight member delegation lead by our colleague from District 41.

Before our plane left for those long hours in the air, we were met at the San Francisco Airport by our hosts from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in SF who made our arrangements.
Our seven day journey included meeting with high ranking officials in the Executive Yuan including the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Mainland Affairs. We met with the Vice-President, Mrs Annette Lu (who is Harvard educated). We heard an address by President Chen at the annual Double 10 celebration along with viewing its fabulous pageantry; we even visited the Legislative Yuan and watched a debate on the floor.

On the cultural side, we toured Taipei, Taiwan’s capital city on this miracle green island of 23M citizens; we were treated to a plane trip to Haulien, known for its gorgeous marble and visited the breathtaking Taroko Gorge, one of their many national parks.

Our hosts in Taipei, including Charlyne Chen from the NV Economic Development office located in the Taipai World Trade Center arranged for us to meet with businessmen and women to discuss various issues business issues, to tour a state-of-the-art software park, and to explore the Taipai World Trade Center; it was non stop, action packed and we ate until we couldn’t breathe! The entire trip was first class.

In summary, I am grateful for these new friends I made while visiting Taiwan, Republic of China and their love of democracy, prosperity and peace. Some day I hope to return to see continuation of their economic development and see other beautiful parts of the island including a tour of the gorgeous Penghu Islands on the west side of Taiwan.
I urge my colleagues’ support of this resolution.

Mr Speaker, may I present to our house at this time to receive these resolutions our very special guests, the new incoming Director General, Mr Mark Liao and Consular Officer, Ms Jenny Kuo. Please accept these resolutions in appreciation of our thanks and for a long continuing friendship. Please feel welcomed in our house.

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BRIEF REMARKS REGARDING DIRECTORS GENERAL
FOR TAIWAN IN SAN FRANCISCO
APRIL 28, 2005
AS THE RESOLUTION INDICATED, DIRECTOR GENERAL MATTHEW LEE HAS EFFECTIVELY OVERSEEN THE OPERATIONS OF THE TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN SAN FRANCISCO. I KNOW WE ARE ALL GRATEFUL FOR THE ENDURING BOND HE HAS FACILITATED BETWEEN THE STATE OF NEVADA AND THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN. WE WISH MR. LEE WELL AS HE BEGINS HIS NEW DUTIES AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TAIPEI MISSION TO LATVIA.

I ALSO WANT TO WELCOME MARK LIAO WHO WILL TAKE OVER AS DIRECTOR GENERAL AT THE SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE IN JUNE. MR. LIAO HAS A VERY DISTINGUISHED RESUME, AND I AM SURE HE WILL CONTINUE TO FOSTER THE EXCELLENT RELATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN BUILT BETWEEN NEVADA AND THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN. I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH MR. LIAO AS WE CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN AND THE STATE OF NEVADA.
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dr andrew benton, president dr andrew benton; las vegas urban chamber of commerce; dr peter f drucker; dr lien chan, chairman lien chan; mayor ma ying-jeou, dr ma ying-jeou; dr han-ping chen; lily lee chen ms; anthony j chien; philip chou; dr yu-ping hsia; dr woochun hsu; dr richard kao; dr richard koo; dr isiah c lee; dr san-pao li; dr chi-yuan lin; dr thomas lin; dr allen liu; dr paul mu; president andrew benton; dr condoleezza rice, condoleezza rice dr; albert ing sun; dr jing-shen tao; wilber woo; hung yuan wu; julia wu ms; levi ying; li yu; 馮鳴台; 馬英九; miss Hong Yang; ms candy bowser; merle berman; barbara cegavske; vonne chowing; allan earl; cedric kerns; john lee; myron leavitt (memorial); michelle leavitt-fitzpatrick; james mahan; theresa malone; mark malone; mark menendo; cathy nelson; denis nolan; gary reese; loretta arrington; myrna williams; radha chanderraj; dr donald kwalick; jerry reynoldson; bobby siller; charles thompson; sheri vogel; karen foster; miguel isassi; barbara robinson; david teis; mildred arquero; albert chang; dr andres costas; leonie domingo; a j dudekar; steve escalona; larry espinueva; dr nilofar kuraishi; dr shaheed siddiqui; steve kwon; jose lim; ann melton; zenny mendoza; lillian morizono; peter nguyen; george regner; dr francisco sanchez; dr ram singh; richard segerblom; nick singh; laxmi singh; joey villaflor; roddy wong; jennifer elliotts; valorie adair; erin kenny; david wall esq, david wall; john hunt esq, jonh hunt; lorraine hunt; miss francis allen, francis allen; richard dennison; aldo aguirre; miss aurora maskall, aurora maskall; ---;

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chief Judge Philip M. Pro; Donna Andrews; Judge Roger L. Hunt; Kandy Capozzi; Judge Kent J. Dawson; Peggie Vannozzi; Judge James C. Mahan; David Oakes; Judge Robert C. Jones; Barbara Price; Senior Judge Lloyd D. George; Carol Brock; Judge Lawrence R. Leavitt; Alana Kamaka; Judge Robert J. Johnston; Kathy Yagich; Judge Peggy A. Leen; Kris Schulke; Judge Howard D. McKibben; Bette Stewart; Judge Larry R. Hicks; Rosemarie Miller; Senior Judge Edward C. Reed Jr.; Colleen Larsen; Senior Judge David W. Hagen; Rosemarie Miller; Judge Robert A. McQuaid Jr.; Rosemary Damron; Judge Valerie P. Cooke; Marti Campbell; valorie vega vice president; ---;

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As I promised, please see below a draft in English version for Press
Release for AARCN-CC Induction Ball. Please help to make corrections
and translate it into Chinese (as yours would be so much better than
mine), so that we can distribute it to many Chinese Newspapers ASAP.

Much thanks,

Julie

P.S. To Jas: Once this press release is approved by Tony & you, we
should also forward this to Paul Adam at CCRCC, he can then make an
announcement to his grass root group email. As well, an invitation
should be send to the Chairman, Vice Chairman & Paul Adams at CCRCC.
Do you know anyone is going to take care of the CCRCC & the Nevada
State Republican Party?

Asian American Republican Coalition (AARCN) of Clark County will hold
a Gala Ball for the Induction of their officers on April 24, 2005,
The event will begin at 5pm, Sunday afternoon at La Chateaux, 6985 W.
Sahara Ave. Many State and county officials had been invited. There
also will be executives from National Asian American Republican
Coalition coming from Washington D.C. and other states to attend this
event. Event schedule will include Induction Ceremony, Speeches
given by important guests, Dinner and Dance, Silent Auctions etc.
AARCN welcome all Asian Americans and their friends and families to
join and help to celebrate their first official gala. For tickets,
please contact Dr. Brooks @493-3330.

Under the leadership of Dr. Jamine Brooks as its President, the Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter (AARCN-Co.) will hold an Officers Induction Ball. It will be on Sunday, April 24, 2005 at five thirty in the evening. Dinner will be served at six thirty in Wellington Place, Las Vegas, Nevada. The following is the form of its invitation card:

The Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada
Clark County Chapter

requests the pleasure of your company at the

Officers Induction Ball*1

Sunday, the twenty fourth of April

Two thousand and five

at five thirty in the evening

Dinner served at six thirty

in Wellington Place

Las Vegas, Nevada

6985 W. Sahara Ave $35 per person
LV NV 89117 Business/Casual
(702) 255-0888

Dr. Jasmine Brooks wrote the following Mission Statement of this Coalition to her executive members among others on March 26, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada:*2

„h Promote the integration of different Asian American communities into a single, cohesive, and prevailing entity
„h Create awareness within the community regarding political and social issues
„h Interact with local and national political leaders to help develop a cooperative relationship
„h Enhance participation from the community to impact legislation and governmental policies via the voting process
„h Promote active participation in the election process for the Republican platform both locally and nationally by eligible voters
„h Encourage community leaders to acquire public offices through elections and appointments
„h Preserve positive Asian American culture, values and traditions through various media sources and communication
„h Cultivate involvement of Asian American youth in political events through education, internships and social events
„h Organize events to create awareness and encourage active membership and enrollment

In order to advance the success, Dr. Jasmine Brooks will call the most recent general meeting of the Coalition as in the following:*3

ASIAN AMERICAN REPUBLICAN COALITON OF NEVADA
Clark County Chapter

GENERAL MEETING AGENDA
¡§A world of diversity with one voice.¡¨

DATE March 30, 2005 @ 10:00 am (tentative, exact time will be forthcoming)
LOCATION 6767 W. Tropicana Avenue, Suite 217; LV NV 89103

AGENDA
I. Call to order

II. Review Minutes of previous meeting for approval (Gen. Meeting 3-6-05)

Report of Special Committees:
A. Event Planning Committee - Induction Ball: Mrs. V. Kerns and Mrs. T. Smith

Date: Induction Ball April 24, 2005 @ 5:30 pm to Midnight
Location: Wellington Place (AKA: La Chateaux)
6985 W. Sahara Avenue; Las Vegas, NV 89117
702-255-0888

1) Dr. Jas. Brooks: Invitations completed and will be distributed to members

2) Ms. Jasmine Guo: 250 tickets completed and will be distributed to members
a) Each member is encouraged to sell approximately 10 tickets
As incentive (and to show our appreciation), after 10 tickets sold, the selling member will receive a complimentary ticket for him/herself to the Induction Ball

3) Invites f/u and report progress
a) Gibbons (invited by Ms. Elena Brady)
b) Joe Hecht, Lorraine Hunt (invited by Mr. Gene Gamboa)
c) Ensign (invited by Dr. Frances Ridgley)
d) etc. (invited by Dr. Tony Lei)

3) Finalize: menu, chair/table covers, miscellaneous

B. Fundraising Committee - Silent Auction and Raffle: Mrs. H. Lim
Finalize progress: donations, contributions
a) Mrs. Vivian Kern: baskets
b) Ms. Jasmine Guo: pins
c) Mr. Travis Lu
d) etc.

III. Induction Ball Event Schedule (tentative)
A. Pledge
B. National Anthem
C. Speaker
D. Induction
E. Dance
F. Dinner

V. Unfinished Business and General Orders
A. Coalition ID/State Registration: in progress

VI. New Business
VII. Adjournment
Contacts: Jas Brooks 702-493-3330/Edgar Guo 702-303-8237

"Nothing good or great can be done in the absence of enthusiasm," pointed out Tom Peters.*4 Enthusiasm is important, especially very important to many things in our lives. A lot of people are contributing effort and wisdom to bring this coming Event and Party of AARCN-Co. a success through the leading skills of its President, Dr. Jasmine Brooks.*5

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References

*1. Brooks, Jasmine. 'Invitation & Mission Statement,' "An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 26, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-Co.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Brooks, Jasmine. 'General Meeting,' "An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 26, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-Co.
*4. Chang. Tiffang; and PAI of
WBTI. 'Enthusiasm is a very beautiful word.'"A search of 'enthusiasm is a very beautiful word,' on the Google.com," (March 26, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'Asians in America---We’re the fastest growing ethnic
Americans!' "A search of AARCN-Co. and Dr. Jasmine Brooks on the Google.com," (March 26, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

It is our pleasure to post an article written by Rita Villadiego about the National Asian American Republican Coalition (NAARC). It was entitled "Fil-Am elected as head of Asian-American Republican coalition". The article was released by the Philipino Express Online. It was found by us in Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) through the searching of "Dr. Jasmine Brooks" on the Google.com at March 19, 2005:

Fil-Am elected as head of Asian-American Republican coalition
By Rita Villadiego*2

Washington, D.C., January 28, 2005 --- Vowing to empower Asian Americans, Dr. Sonny Carlota, a Filipino-American based in Tennessee was unanimously elected chairman of the National Asian American Republican Coalition (NAARC).

“I’m proud to be a Tennessean of Filipino descent,” said Dr. Carlota who shone in politics in 1983 when he was elected as Vice Mayor of Lakeland, his home city, in 1993.

Other elected officers of the Coalition were Dr. Grace Shu (PA), 1st Vice Chair; Elena Brady (NV)*2, 2nd Vice Chair; Dolly de Leon (NV)*3, Secretary; Tran Dinh Truong (NY), Treasurer.

“We’ve got work to do. The stakes are high. We need to empower the 13 million Asian Pacific Americans politically, economically, and socially,” said Carlota. “We’re the fastest growing ethnic Americans. Yet there’s a long list of unmet needs in the community.”

Carlota was appointed by President Bush to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in 2001-2003. He chaired the Commission’s SubCommittee on Health which prepared a comprehensive report on health disparities among Asian Pacific Americans. Right recommendations on solving the Asian health needs were an integral part of the report submitted to the President.

The NAARC is a diverse group of community leaders representing the major Asian Pacific Islander population that helped determine the final outcome of the 2004 presidential elections, Carlota said.*4

With participatory leadership, the newly elected national chairman said that he would work towards implementing a 5-Point Plan which are to: 1.) Broaden the base of membership nationwide by appointing ethnic co-chairs for each nationality, and have the co-chairs recognized by the State Republican Committees in their respective areas; 2.) Work for the appointment of qualified Asian Pacific Americans in federal, state, and local governments and the private sector; 3.) Encourage and support qualified Asian Pacific American Republicans to run for public office in the federal, state and local levels; 4.) Steer the ethnic republican groups to integrate with the activities of the State and County Republican Committees during primaries, federal, state and local elections; and 5.) Strengthen NAARC’s working relationships with the White House, Republican Senators and Congressmen, the RNC, as well as the State, and local Republican Committees.*5

After the elections, Carlota announced a partial list of appointees to serve as part of his leadership team: Charles Wang (NY), co-chair, Chinese Americans; Paul Blanco (CA), co-chair, Filipino Americans; Dr. Sonny Lee (NJ), co-chair, Korean Americans; Dr. Jasmine Brooks*6 (NV), co-chair, Vietnamese Americans; Dr. Leo Pandac (CA), executive director; Rudy Asercion (CA), communications director; Jun Policarpio (NY), White House liaison; and Augustus Alzona (MD), political director.*7

We are pleased to learn that the Asian-American Republican Coalition of Nevada - Clark County Chapter has been established in Las Vegas, Nevada. The most recent Executive Meeting was held by its President, Dr. Jasmine Brooks, at 1:00 p. m. on March 12, 2005. The location was at Suite 217, 6767 W. Tropicana Avenue, in Las Vegas.*8

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References

*1. Villadiego, Rita. 'Fil-Am elected as head of Asian-American Republican coalition ---released by the Philipino Express Online' "A search of "Dr. Jasmine Brooks" on the Google.com," (March 19, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*2. Miss Elena Brady is the President of Asian-American Republican Coalition of Nevada - Reno Chapter.
*3. Miss Dolly de Leon is the Chief-in-Editor of the U. S. Asian Chronicle and a community leader in Las Vegas.
*4. Villadiego, Rita. Ibid.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Dr. Jasmine Brooks is the President of Asian-American Republican Coalition of Nevada - Clark County Chapter.
*7. Villadiego, Rita. Ibid.
*8. Brooks, Jasmine. 'Executive Meeting - AARCN-Clark Co.,' "An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 11, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-Clark Co.

ASIAN AMERICAN REPUBLICAN COALITON OF NEVADA
Clark County Chapter

EXECUTIVE MEETING AGENDA

DATE March 12, 2005 @ 1:00 pm
LOCATION 6767 W. Tropicana Avenue, Suite 217; LV NV 89103

AGENDA
I. Call to order
II. Review Minutes of previous meeting for approval (Exec. Meeting 2-27-05)
Report of Special Committees: Event Planning Committee - Induction Ball
A. Induction Ball April 24, 2005: La Chateaux @ 5:30 pm to Midnight
1) Invitations
a) special letter invitations to politicians/dignitaries (drafted by Mr. Gene Gamboa)
b) mail out invitations: Elena Brady, Mrs. Tess Smith?
c) Ms. Jasmine Guo: $200 for 500 tickets
2) Invites
a) Gibbons (Elena Brady)
b) Joe Hecht, Lorraine Hunt (Gene Gamboa)
c) Ensign (Dr. Frances Ridgley)
d) etc.
3) menu
4) chair/table covers
5) miscellaneous
III. Induction Ball Event Schedule (tentative)
A. Pledge
B. National Anthem
C. Speaker
D. Induction
E. Dance
F. Dinner
G. Silent Auction
VI. Fundraising
A. donation, contribution
1) Silent Auction:
a) Vivian Kern: basket
b) Jasmine Guo: pins
c) Julie Hereford: patriotic pins
d) Travis Lu

V. Unfinished Business and General Orders
A. Coalition ID
B. state registration
VI. New Business
VII. Adjournment

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Contacts
Jas Brooks 702-493-3330
President AARCN – Clark Co.
Co- Chair NAARC – VN American
Edgar Guo 702-303-8237 Vice President AARCN – Clark Co.

Sincerely,

WBTI