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The 24th Annual NAAAP Convention & Diversity Career Fair presented by Macy’s

The 24th Annual NAAAP Convention & Diversity Career Fair presented by Macy’s

NAAAP is offering a FREE Career Fair in conjunction with the National Association of Asian American Professionals, “Gateway to Leadership” Convention. A great opportunity to meet one-on-one with recruiters from leading national and bay area companies within the private, public, education and non-profit sectors. This two day event is a must for job seekers, career advancement or those looking to change careers.

Dates and Times for the Career Fair

Friday 8/13/10 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 8/14/10 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location

The Palace Hotel
2 Montgomey Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-3402
http://www.sfpalace.com/

Companies

Macy’s
CIA
Raytheon
ARAMARK
Comcast
Sodexo
The Coca Cola Company
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Kaiser Permanente
McDonald’s
Northrop Grumman
Sysco
United States Navy
UPS
Wells Fargo
Bank of America
BP
FDIC
Gilead Sciences
Johnson & Johnson
Medtronic
MillerCoors
National Allergy & Air
National Labs
NSA
State Farm

It’s time to get serious about your career options.

Don’t wait. Sign up to put your resume in the hands of recruiters now and get a head start on the interview process!
For more info on the Career Fair or the Gateway to Leadership Convention contact us at info@naaapsf.org

http://naaapconvention.org

Develop Key Messages – Create a Vision – Build a Following with Naomi Takeuchi

The NAAAP National Webinar Series
Wednesday, July 28 at 9:00 PM E.D.T.

(note, the date has been changed from July 12 to July 28)

To register, please follow: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/709101818

Contact your local chapter or National Webinar Series team for further details.

Join us and learn:

• What makes messages memorable
• Why a clear vision is important for your organization
• Ways to market your message to develop a following

About Naomi Takeuchi

Ms. Naomi Takeuchi, former NAAAP National Programs Director and current Lt. Governor Marketing for Toastmasters International, North Carolina, is NAAAP’s July webinar presenter.  Ms. Takeuchi illustrates the important of key elements in making a message stick, and how it must tie into a bigger picture of the vision an organization aims to convey. Making messages memorable and marketing both the message and vision makes your voice heard and image shine.

Naomi Takeuchi is Founder and President of 1000 Cranes Business Consulting, a private consulting firm specializing in business consulting, strategic planning, and financial analysis for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. She has assisted organizations through thoughtful business planning, effective communication and organizational development, and as a professional member of the National Speakers Association, she regularly presents to executives, board members, senior staff, and consultants nationwide.  She teaches with the Duke Center for Non-Profits and is well known in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill “Triangle” area.

Naomi served as the NAAAP National Programs Chair from 2007-2009 and was a featured speaker at the NAAAP Leadership Retreats in Toronto and Nashville.  She also led workshops and Open Space sessions at the NAAAP National Conferences in Atlanta, Los Angeles and Denver.  She resigned in 2009 from her position on the NAAAP National Admin Team in order to campaign for and win the position of District 37 Lt Governor Marketing, with Toastmasters International.

We have some wonderful news from Brad Baldia, Judi Rhee Alloway, and the Convention Sponsorship Team.  Macy’s will become our Diamond Convention Sponsor for the 2010 Convention.  We are co-branding our convention to be the “24th Annual NAAAP Convention & Diversity Career Fair presented by Macy’s,” and we are excited and pleased to be partnering with such a supportive company.

Further, Leon Panetta, CIA Director has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the Convention.

Finally, we wanted to remind attendees that the registration discounts for the convention and for the hotels will expire on July 11th.  Although many of you will be traveling during the long Independence Day weekend, we hope that this reminder to lock in a discounted registration and hotel room get to you in time.  Registration information can be found at http://www.naaapconvention.org

Have a safe and happy 4th of July.

Click here for Official Rules PDF for the WIN Logo Contest

Women in NAAAP! announces our logo contest.  All Chapter and Ventures are encouraged to participate.

First prize includes $500 prize for Chapter and Venture towards WIN! Programming and events, $125 Visa Gift Card for the Individual, Creative Credit on WIN!’s website and Programming for 1 year plus a black and white business card sized ad in our “24^th Annual NAAAP Convention & Diversity Career Fair presented by Macy’s” Program Booklet as well as individual and Chapter and Venture public recognition at our WIN!’s Community Reception at our 24^th Annual Convention in San Francisco.

Besides winning honorable mentions, second prize receives $75 Visa Gift Card; third prize gets $50 Visa Gift Card.

Email ibc@womeninnaaap.org for more details and to submit an entry until July 15th, 2010. Contact Sheila Sun at Sheila.Sun@womeninnaaap.org for more clarification.

Women in NAAAP (aka WIN!) is a special program designed to equip Asian women with the tools and skills necessary to lead in the Asian Pacific community including the workplace. Our newly formed International Board Committee coordinates international programs for local Chapters/Ventures. We hope to create a vibrant professional network for all NAAAP male and female members to connect and participate.

Top 5 Easy WIN!ning Ways to be involved with WIN! as a paid member of NAAAP:

5. Webinars – As a reminder, our first WIN! nationally supported webinar “Breaking the Asian Women Stereotype” will be held on June 10, 2010 at 1pm EST/noon CT/11am PST. Presented by WIN! Chicago and organized by Parita Patel’s team, this webinar features actress and playwright, Shelen Atanacio.

Register through http://www.bit.ly/WiNwebinar1 and

http://blog.naaap.org/2010/05/27/breaking-the-asian-women-stereotype-with-shelen-atanacio-women-in-naaap/

4. Facebook – We would also like to invite you to join our Facebook group. WIN!’s Facebook page allows you to get updated information on our national and nationally supported programs as well as invitations to WIN! webinars and local events.

Please join through this link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125043744187025

3. NING – Please consider joining our social media and “Best Practices Forum” As a member, you can check out local WIN! Chapter/Venture events, network with other members internationally, and find a WIN! mentor in the near future.  Local WIN! Chapter and Venture Leaders can feel free to post updates, pictures or videos of their events. Also, members are encouraged to post articles, share comments and discuss relevant issues pertaining to Asian women.

NING network at http://winaaap.ning.com/

2. Conference Calls – If you enjoy learning how to break the Asian women stereotype, then help us design WIN! Programming content. Our call next Tuesday, June 15, 2010 will be to discuss the issues that Asian women face in leadership development for our WIN! programming.

Please contact Judi_Alloway@naaap.org to join

1. NAAAP National Convention – On Saturday August 14, 2010 at the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, WIN! is holding an all day track of skill-building workshops, unique panels, and networking. By participating you will gain perspectives on issues Asian Women confront as professionals and in society – a valuable tool for employees and employers.  One-day passes are available!

Please register through: http://www.naaapconvention.org/2010/Home.aspx

Thank you for your support! We hope to see you soon!

Judi Rhee Alloway
National Director
Women in NAAAP!

Natalie S. Victoria
VP of Administration
Women in NAAAP!

Women in NAAAP Presents Breaking the Asian Women Stereotype with Shelen Atanacio

Thursday, June 10, 2010 12:00 pm Central/1pm Eastern
Online Registration: http://www.bit.ly/WiNwebinar1

- Tired of being passed up for promotion?
- Keep being told you are too shy or quiet but don’t know why?
- Get feedback that you have great technical skills but don’t possess leadership skills?
Then this webinar is for you!

Guest Speaker is Shelen Atanacio

Shelene is an actress, playwright, single-mom and best-selling author whose first book, ”Acting From the Inside Out”, shares a message of reaching one’s full potential in life, breaking through self-limiting beliefs and cultivating an inspired mind. Especially targeted to female professionals and young professionals who are just establishing their careers.

The NAAAP National Webinar Series June
Date: Monday, June 28, 2010  9:00 PM Eastern
Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/405118066
or contact your local chapter / webinars@naaap.org for details.

Adding to your Leadership Toolbox with Dr. Tom Anastasi

There is no one formula for successful leadership.  Leaders have a broad repertoire of internal capacities and behavioral skills to transform situations for the positive, frequently well beyond what conventional wisdom held was possible.  Some styles come naturally, while others can be developed.  In this multi-media presentation, several traits and leaders will be discussed and analyzed so that participants can enhance their managerial toolbox to deal with a wide variety of people and situations.   A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation.

About Tom Anastasi

Dr. Tom Anastasi is a national best-selling author who has over 20 years experience teaching Leadership, Negotiations, Decision-making, and Entrepreneurship. He has taught at the Harvard University School of Public Health, Boston University School of Management, and the University of Washington Law School. His recent book, The Successful Entrepreneur: American Dream Done Right (Glenbridge Publishing, Ltd.) recently had a national release. Dr.  Anastasi has appeared of hundreds of radio and television shows across the country. Visit his website at tomanastasi.com for more details on his biography and other publications.

Date: Monday, May 17, 2010
Time: 9:00pm – 10:30pm Eastern
Registration:  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/196481915

Speak To Persuade!™ When Being Informative Is Not Enough

Whether you’re selling services or products, trying to inspire groups to accept change, or pitching new business opportunities, knowing how to deliver an engaging presentation that gets you buy-in can be priceless. It can mean the difference between success and failure!  Move from being simply informative in your presentations to becoming a confident and convincing presenter …

In this information packed program you will learn how to:

• Prepare for a successful presentation — a step-by-step process
• Organize to persuade and convince vs. simply inform
• Establish credibility and project confidence from beginning to end
• Deliver with impact — never be boring again!
• Handle Q&A, tough situations and difficult people
• Manage your stage fright and get it working  for you.

About Vanna Novak

Vanna Novak is a nationally recognized keynote speaker and seminar leader on persuasive presentation skills and skills to build quality work relationships.

Based in Seattle, Washington, she is president & owner of Speak to Persuade (www.SpeakToPersuade.com) and has been in the business of speaking and training for over 20 years. Her background includes having served as a director of employee relations, university adjunct faculty member, two-time gubernatorial appointee in Washington State and featured guest on both radio and television. Her clients include Alaska Airlines, Boeing, Court TV, the Disney Corporation, ESPN, Expedia, IBM, Nintendo, Nordstrom and UCLA’s Anderson School of Business.

She is also the co-founder of the Executive Development Institute, Seattle’s leadership training program for Asian and Hispanic professionals, and, has been on the faculty for the LA based program, Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, for the past 12 years.

Date: Thursday, April 22
Time: 9:00pm – 10:30pm Eastern
Registration:  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/977062322

NING: the Next Generation Social Media Platform

In a 2006 Forrester study Peter Kim states that, “Asian Americans are the wealthiest ethnic group — earning at least 10% more annually than any other group — and outdistance any other group in technology optimism.” In this webinar, Gil Gido, NAAAP Seattle President will discuss these results and hear how the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is taking the lead on new social media platforms like NING. Also, see a demonstration of one of Gil’s clients NING application to enhance collaboration, improve shared experiences and better teamwork: Vibrant Teams, a company delivering Myer’s Briggs Type indicator assessment training.

About Gil Gido

Gil is a Principal Consultant with Ulysses’ Social Media Marketing Company in Seattle, Wa.  His company helps small and medium businesses adopt social media technologies, write up policies and executes social media marketing campaigns.  Previous to starting his own business, he was a Program Manager at Microsoft Corporation providing business solutions that run Microsoft Corporation’s Information Technology group. While at Microsoft he actively led the Microsoft Asian Professional Society (MAPS) an organization fitted to help Asians at Microsoft become future leaders.

Gil is a first generation Filipino and a graduate of the University of Illinois @ Chicago with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biochemistry. He is the President of the Seattle Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) and volunteers his time supporting local organizations such as the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) and the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA).  In his spare time, he likes to travel and goes on hikes accompanied by his dog, Ulysses.

Date: Tuesday, March 30
Time: 9:00pm – 10:30pm Eastern
Registration: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/376055027

Navigating Today’s Intergenerational Workforce : The Gen Y Perceptions 360 Survey with Dr. Vu Pham

Anecdotal perceptions about Generation Y or the “Millenials”, born between 1978 and 1995:
“Gen Y lacks willingness to pay their dues.”
“Today’s young employees expect frequent rewards.”
“They’re digital natives and can wield technology best.”
“Young professionals in this millennia work better in teams.”

The media, generational experts and company employees make numerous statements like these about Generation Y. How true are they? How widespread are these perceptions? The Gen Y Perceptions Study placed these, and other statements, to the test. It surveyed more than 700 respondents from different generations to measure how Gen Y views itself in comparison to how other generations view Gen Y. You could call this a mass-scale 360 about Gen Y. Join us to see the results of the survey and its implications for the U.S. workforce, including best practices.

About Dr. Vu Pham

As a Partner of Spectrum Knowledge, Inc., Vu H. Pham, Ph.D. works with dozens of organizations from the Fortune 500 to governmental and non-profit agencies to boost employee performance and strategic effectiveness. Dr. Pham conducts interactive training and data-driven research and is a prolific publisher and popular keynote speaker. He currently conducts research at the Center for Research on Employment and the Workforce (CREW) at California State University—Fullerton, and for the Asian American Studies Center at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Pham is also a Senior Advisor to NAAAP. His work has been featured on national and international multimedia venues, such as CNN, MSNBC, the Associated Press, Voice of America, The Los Angeles Times, KSCI International Television, Strategic Innovators, Asia in Play, Asian Week, Radio Free Asia and The Orange County Register.