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Asian Pacific Town Hall 2012

Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (CT)

St Paul, MN

Asian Pacific Town Hall 2012

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The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans and Hmong American Partnership is organizing a Townhall meeting focusing on initial data from the 2010 Census data and the significance and implications for the Asian Pacific community and recommendations for policy and decision leaders.

Community members and friends are invited to meet and speak with elected officials in their community. With the 2012 legislative session coming up you have the right to learn more about the what is going on at the Capitol and voice your concerns.


When and Where:

Saturday, Februray 18, 2012, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Hmong American Partnership, 1075 Arcade Street, St. Paul, Mn 55106

* Light Breakfast  and Refreshments will be available*

 

Event Agenda:

  • Registration and networking (9:30-9:45 am)
  • Welcome and Introductions
  • 2010 Census Presentation
  • Panel discussion on the significance and implications of the Census data and recommendations for leaders.
  • Townhall meeting with MN State Legislators


Confirmed Special Guests

Senator Roger Chamberlain (R) District 53, (North Oaks, White Bear Lake, Lino Lakes)

Senator John Harrington (D) District 67, (St. Paul, Battle Creek, Highwood)

Representative Sheldon Johnson (D) District: 67B (St. Paul) 

Keith Hardy, St. Paul Board of Education

 

Who should attend?

This event is free and open to the public. Community members, public leaders, and community organizations invested in working with the Asian Pacific community are encouraged to attend.

 

Why attend?

 1. Get updated on the latest US Census figures on Asian Pacific populations in Minnesota, including education, economic, and other demographic data.

 2. Network with community leaders from the Asian Pacific community and with leaders that work with the Asian Pacific community.

 3. Participate in a community-wide discussion on addressing a range of issues, such as jobs, education, housing, health, civil rights, and pending state legislation.

 4. Speak to legislators from both Republican and Democratic parties. Advocate on issues you care about!

 

Please direct questions to:

Brian Kao, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, at brian.kao@state.mn.us or (651) 757-1742.

Kham Moua, Hmong American Partnership, at khamm@hmong.org or (651) 495-1567.

 

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