Sunday, August 24, 2008

Now is the perfect time to volunteer.


If you haven't yet volunteered your time with APIAVote-Michigan, now is the perfect time to do so! Election Day is 71 days away. Please see volunteer opportunities below and don't hesitate to contact michiganfellow@apiavote.org with other ideas or suggestions.

  • Aug. 30: CAPA annual food tasting festival, 6:30-9pm, PACCM, 17356 Northland Park Ct, Southfield. Contact Arthur: rthrwng@gmail.com
  • Sep. 7: Thai food fair, 11am-4pm, Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center, 29750 Ryan Rd, Warren. Contact Napapond: michiganfellow@apiavote.org
  • Sep. 14: Metro Detroit Chinese Allianche Church, 10:15am-1pm, 31329 John R Rd, Madison Heights. Contact Stephanie: michigan@apiavote.org
  • Sep. 14: Korean church in Ann Arbor (?), 12-2pm. Contact Stephanie: michigan@apiavote.org
  • Sep. 14: Philippine American Community Center of Michigan Open House, 12-5pm, 17356 Northland Park Ct., Southfield. Contact michiganfellow@apiavote.org
  • Sep. 20/21: Philippine American Community Center of Michigan Anniversary Event with Consulate General, 17356 Northland Park Ct., Southfield. Contact michiganfellow@apiavote.org
  • Sep. 20/21: Pontiac Hmong New Year Celebration, 10-5pm each day, Howard Dell Community Park, 345 E. Edison Street, Pontiac MI 48342. Contact Napapond: michiganfellow@apiavote.org or 248-895-4107.
  • Sep. 25: We need 8 more volunteers to help at the APACC “Blood of the Dragon” wine tasting event, 4-9pm, Park West Gallery, 29469 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield. By providing 10 volunteers, APIAVote-Michigan will receive a generous donation from the APACC! We need your help. Contact michigan@apiavote.org
  • Sep. 27: Asian Center Health Fair, 12-5pm, Grand Rapids. Contact rosegarden24@gmail.com
  • Sep. 28: Korean United Methodist Church, 9am-1pm,
    42693 Dequindre Rd, Troy. Contact michigan@apiavote.org
  • Did we miss any big summer events?? Are there other events in your area at which you think we should go and register voters? If so, please let us know by emailing us at michiganfellow@apiavote.org. THANKS!

If you are interested in....
  • Hosting an APIAVote-Michigan house party to educate your friends, have snacks, and talk about the election;
  • Working as a bilingual pollworker on Election Day; or
  • Submitting a 1-2 minute YouTube video about the importance of the Asian American Youth Vote (and if you are under the age of 30), to be eligible for a $1000 prize...
Let us know! We have information to provide to you :-) Contact michiganfellow@apiavote.org or michigan@apiavote.org.