Archive for October, 2011

ASIA’s Executive Director appointed to Gov. Kasich’s AAPI Advisory Council

October 20th, 2011

October 19, 2011

Rob Nichols, (330) 760-7582, Rob.Nichols@governor.ohio.gov

KASICH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER ADVISORY COUNCIL

COLUMBUS – Today Gov. John R. Kasich made the following appointments to the Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council for a term beginning October 19, 2011 and continuing at the pleasure of the Governor:

Michael Byun of Akron (Summit Co.)

Tom Lun-nap Chung of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.)

Jeff J. Guo of Mason (Warren Co.)

Vi Huynh of Richmond Heights (Cuyahoga Co.)

Ron Katsuyama of Dayton (Montgomery Co.)

Yung-Chen Lu of Columbus (Franklin Co.)*

Cora C. Munoz of Worthington (Franklin Co.)

Rebecca Nelson of Columbus (Franklin Co.)

Richard A. Paat of Perrysburg (Wood Co.)

Bounthanh Phommasathit of Pickerington (Fairfield Co.)

Radhika Reddy of Seven Hills (Cuyahoga Co.)

Keith W. Tickle of Fairborn (Greene Co.)

* Lu will serve as Chair of the committee.

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Posted by robin | Filed under News

ASIA’s clothing/food drive helps 92 families, distributes 3681 lbs of food

October 18th, 2011

ASIA’s annual clothing and food drive was a huge success reaching those in our community with the greatest needs. The items distributed on October 14 helped 92 families in Northeast Ohio. In addition to winter clothing, 1400 lbs of produce was distributed (including organic produce from ASIA’s HAPI farm), along with 1500 lbs of rice, 536 lbs of canned food, and 245 lbs of noodles. Additionally, 1500 lbs of household items including toothpaste, shampoo, diapers, and detergent were distributed.

Thank you to those in the community who donated items for this event. For more information, please contact Yih-ting Huang (216-881-0330 ext 207 or yting@asiainc-ohio.org).

Posted by robin | Filed under Announcements, Community

Translated list of greetings in over 100 languages

October 17th, 2011

How do you greet a friend in Samoan, Turkish, or Swahili? A translated list of greetings in over 100 languages is now available. Courtesy of Lowell J. Moss, the list includes the phonetic pronunciation and general greetings for countries throughout the world.

Explore the list.

Posted by robin | Filed under Announcements

India International October edition now available

October 14th, 2011

India International’s October issue includes How Big is the Indian Population in Northeast Ohio?, community news, humor, immigration, and upcoming events.

Download the issue.

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FICA celebrates Diwali, Festival of Lights October 21

October 12th, 2011

Please join the Federation of Indian Community Associations in a celebration of Diwali, the start of the Hindu New Year. Information and registration is below:

Posted by robin | Filed under Announcements