July General Meeting
We look forward to seeing you at the general membership meeting scheduled from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on July 10.
It has been a busy few months! We hope you were able to attend the HAPPEN Heritage Celebration and DEI Empowerment Conference. We've been busy preparing for upcoming elections. Check out the updated HAPPEN leadership and committee job descriptions. We hope you'll consider nominating yourself or someone you know for the upcoming elections.
July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness month, we’ll hold space to discuss mental health stigmas in the ANHPI community that prevent us from speaking up to our own family and friends and actions we can all take to break down those stigmas and normalize mental health conversations when we experience pain and trauma in our lives.
HAPPEN general membership meetings are scheduled the second Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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 Nominate yourself or someone you think would be a great addition to the team by July 31, 2024. Nominations are now open for the following positions:
Visit the specific descriptions above or HAPPEN website for all of the job descriptions.
ICYMI: The Myth of the Model Minority
If you weren't able to catch our own Jim Mendoza present at the DEI Empowerment Conference, or you want to watch it again and share it with others.
During the session, Jim talks about stereotypes of Asian Americans and how we often are held up as proof that racial labels can be flattering, but they subtly produce a number of problems in schools and workplaces. This presentation defines the term "model minority", illustrating through video and personal experiences the impact of micro and macro-aggressions caused, and offer solutions via open forum.
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BIPOC Mental Health Month
Our community faces racism, xenophobia, discrimination, and hate crimes in addition to everyday situations that can affect mental health. Layer that with stigma and societal pressures to conform. It is important to remember you are not alone. Here are some videos and resources that may be helpful.
Resources: If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health concerns or looking for mental health resources, here are a few:
What's HAPPENing in the BRG Family
ICSEW July 2024 General Membership Meeting
Register for the ICSEW hybrid membership meeting.
Where: Washington State Legislative Building - Columbia Room 416 Sid Snyder Avenue SW Olympia, WA 98501
When: July 16th, 2024 from 9:00 am to noon virtually, via Zoom and 8:30am – 3:30pm in-person
Meetings are free and open to anyone, regardless of gender or employment status.
How to Register: Please visit our meetings page to register and view the full meeting agenda. Once you are registered, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting or details about the in-person event. If you require an accommodation, please let know.
The agenda for this meeting includes virtual presentations from the following:
- Keynote Speaker House Representative - Kristine Reeves
- Awards to outstanding members
- Annual report accomplishments
- Share out of Collaboration with the Office of Equity, Business Resource Groups and the Office of the Governor
Additionally, in-person attendees will have the opportunity for:
- Free coffee and morning refreshments
- Free box lunch and afternoon refreshments
- Free Business Portraits (headshots)
- In-person networking
- Free Capitol Building tours
For those joining in person, be sure to indicate your lunch preference and let us know of any food allergies.
Important: You can register up to the day of the event, but anyone registering for the in-person event should do so by July 5th to be guaranteed lunch.
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What's HAPPENing in the News
CAPAA Seeks Applicants to Serve on Commission
The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications for candidates to serve the diverse Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (ANHPI) constituencies of Washington State.
CAPAA is a small, cabinet-level state agency comprised of three staff and 12 commissioners representing the geographic and cultural diversity of Washington State. Its mission is to improve the well-being of ANHPI’s living by identifying and examining issues impacting them. Its role is to advise the Governor, state legislature, and state agencies on services, programming, and changes to law. Together with staff, Commissioners work in partnership with communities and state leaders to respond to public concerns and bring about positive, long-term solutions to issues impacting ANHPI communities.
Commissioners are appointed by the Governor to serve three-year terms and may serve up to three terms. As part of their duties, they are required to attend public board meetings occurring around the state, report on public engagement activities, and comply with state public disclosure & ethics requirements. Commissioners are also expected to participate in at least one of the following CAPAA committees: Civil Rights & Immigration; Economic Development; Health & Human Services; and Education. Commissioners may also be asked to serve in one or more legislatively mandated state committees, workgroups or task forces, and may be eligible for per diem for participation in public meetings.
Applications must be submitted online by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26th, 2024 and will be considered on a rolling basis. Please visit https://capaa.wa.gov/about/serve-on-the-commission/ for information on CAPAA and how to apply.
For any questions contact K'gnausa.yodkerepauprai@capaa.wa.gov
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 President Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to Hold Public Meeting and Listening Session in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Live language interpretation of the meeting will be available for the first time in Hmong, Korean, Mandarin, and Vietnamese.
Commissioners will deliberate and vote on recommendations to the President focused on belonging and inclusion, data disaggregation, language access, health equity, economic equity, and immigration.
On July 1, 2024, the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders will hold an in-person meeting in Saint Paul, Minnesota to discuss and approve subcommittee recommendations for submission to President Biden. This event will mark the ninth time that the Commission has held a convening regarding the development of recommendations to promote equity, justice, and opportunity for AA and NHPI communities.
For the first time under the Biden-Harris Administration, members of the public can watch and experience the meeting in a language of their choice – including Hmong, Korean, Mandarin, and Vietnamese – as part of a trial rollout of live language interpretation that may be available in future meetings. RSVP to view the Commission’s meeting with language interpretation here.
Co-chaired by Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai, the 25-member Commission complements the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI), both of which were established by the President in May 2021.
Washington State Employment Security Department is now accepting nominations for The GCDEs
The 32nd Annual Governor's Employer Awards are coming this October, brought to you by the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment (GCDE). Nomination season has begun!
The GCDE is housed within — and partners proudly — with the Employment Security Department (ESD). And Phil White, ESD’s former deputy commissioner, is personally inviting everyone to submit an award nomination.
Nominations open on May 31 and close on July 31, 2024. Anyone can submit a nomination. You can even nominate yourself or your business. For questions, email GCDEAwards@esd.wa.gov.
Read frequently asked questions for more information.
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What's HAPPENed in Our Past - Today in History
PBS is featuring Conversations with American Experience.
Have you ever watched a history documentary and seen something that reminds you of what's happening today? That's the premise behind the monthly PBS virtual conversation series, PAST FORWARD: Conversations with American Experience.
Each conversation features historians and experts who illuminate hidden or less understood history still playing out in today's America and tackle the tough questions that connect our past to our present. Thes are available to watch in full on the PBS website and YouTube Channel.
One of the series is The Roots of Anti-Asian Hate, where the conversation of America's history of discrimination against Asian Americans, and ways that we can work to put an end to racial violence and discrimination.
WA529 Basics
Did you know a 529 plan can cover more expenses than just tuition and support a variety of academic pathways across the country and even abroad? Learn how the Washington 529 Education Savings Plans help families save for a variety of college and career training expenses.
This 30-minute webinar will guide you through the details of the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program and DreamAhead College Investment Plan. Q&A is provided to help you get your savings started today.
When: starting at noon on the 2nd Tuesday of every month beginning in July, ending in September 2024
- July 9
- August 13
- September 10
Register for one or all three Zoom webinars.
Please contact the Community relations team at WA529outreach@wsac.wa.gov with questions or comments. To learn more, go to 529.wa.gov
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We try our best to curate meaningful and relevant content, opportunities, news, etc., we think will be of interest for our members and allies. Representing over 100 countries and more than 50 communities makes it difficult to stay apprised of everything HAPPENing related to our collective community. We greatly appreciate when opportunities are shared from our members.
This is your bulletin. Feel free to send articles, resources, event information, etc., to be included in future bulletins, and eventually, our website and social media.
Process:
- Submit items by emailing them to HAPPEN@ofm.wa.gov by Thursday morning for the following week's bulletin.
- Time sensitive items submitted will be reviewed and included in the next bulletin.
- Non-time sensitive submissions will be added to the list to be included in future bulletins when we may be looking for content to share.
- Bulletins will usually be distributed on Mondays. Special bulletins will be sent only as needed to provide an update on something already shared or of an urgent nature.
Thank you in advance for sharing, uplifting, and elevating our voices, culture, and opportunities! This is what community looks like.
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