Meet the leaders of the future
Vision New America and APAPA cordially invite you to attend the
2014 API Annual International Leadership Alumni Conference
Theme: “Pursuing Excellence in Leadership and Career Development in the 21st Century”
Registration Fee: $50 (Limited number of scholarships are available to those who are interested)
Payable by check, Paypal, or credit card
Please make checks payable to APAPA
Mail to:
APAPA National Headquarters
4000 Truxel Road, Suite 3
Sacramento, CA 95834
Date: August 8 – 10th, 2014
Location: Yin Ranch, 6319 Pleasants Valley Road, Vacaville, CA 95688 USA
Attendee accommodations: Fairfield Inn by Marriott Vacaville
370 Orange Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687
Phone: 707-469-0800, Fax: 707-446-8587
Conference program, meals, accommodations including admission to Six Flags
Discovery Kingdom will be provided by the host organizations: Vision New America
and APAPA.
* For questions regarding travel cost:
Contact Lucy Oback at lucyoback@apapa.org or (916) 479-0339
Suggested attire: Casual business attire for Saturday program. Recreational sport
attire for Friday daytime and Sunday Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
(Expect warm weather in Sacramento area).
Registration Deadline: July 25, 2014.
For questions, call APAPA at (916) 928-9988 or email Chris Tan at
ChrisTan@apapa.org or Sokie Hul at SokieHul@apapa.org.
Program Agenda
Friday. Aug 8th
10 am – 12 noon Registration and accommodation assignment
12 noon Welcome luncheon with guest speaker Hon. Evan Low
12:30 pm Orientation and attendees introductions
1:30 pm – 5 pm Organized recreational sports and networking activities
6:30 pm Welcome dinner with guest speaker: pioneer trailblazer news reporter K.W. Lee.
Sat. aug 9th
8 am – 10 am Choice of two leadership workshops:
#1 How your Asian cultural values can add impact to your career goals:
Gain awareness of positive impressions and
perception and how to build a personal brand for success in
a competitive workplace or in one’s personal life.
#2 Importance of effective communication skills:
Identify one’s personal communication style; Learn speaking tips,
tricks, and techniques to become an effective communicator
in one’s personal and professional life.
10:15 am – 11:45 am General session: Influencing public policy: A discussion by
experienced advocates on the necessary tools, preparation and strategies to effectively
impact public policy.
Moderator: Lorena Hernandez of Comcast
Panelists: Ron Tom & Maeley Tom
12 noon Luncheon Guest Speaker: Governor Brown’s Appointment Secretary
Mona Pasquil, former Acting Lt. Gov. of California.
1 pm – 3 pm Repeat of Workshops #1 and # 2
3:15 pm – 5:15 pm Speed mentoring: Enjoy the opportunity to meet and question
successful API leaders from all sectors and age groups.
6:00 pm Dinner program: A Dynamic exchange and presentation from
youth leaders from China.
8:00 pm Social networking: dancing, karaoke, etc.
Sun. Aug 10th
9 am – 10:30 am: Group discussion on future goals and evaluation of conference
11:00 am: Group departure for a full day of fun at the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
