In case you were not informed....we Saved APAS!!!! It has been over a year since this petition was created and finally it is over. Since September 2014, we filed a temporary restraining order to open up APAS membership and to hold a fair election. We do not know the extent of the financial damage but know a lot of work is needed to bring APAS good name and reputation back. To learn more, go to: .
In the mean time join us at a celebration luncheon this Sunday October 11. This is also a fundraiser to help pay for the legal expenses. Please consider donating if you cannot attend. Thank you!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sas-fundraiser-luncheon-tickets-18341433722
Leaeern more about Save APAS efforts http://www.saveapas.com/
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Sooki McDaniel
11 years ago
Keep APAS
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John McDaniel
11 years ago
Do not dissolve the organization.
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Aurora B. King
11 years ago
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The Asian community can not afford to lose APAS. The "blood, sweat, and tears" of those who have labored to see this organization grow and flourish deserve our respect and support. I echo the comments made by Kevin and Theresa.
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D. Yup Kim
11 years ago
May the people of APAS community wake up and SAVE the APAS.
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Jae woo
11 years ago
I am in support of saving APAS.
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Ramona H.Ramos
11 years ago
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I do support Save APAS! I am a past Chair person, and I feel we have all done so much in the past, to let the present Board get away with all the things they have/ have not done.
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Evelyn V. Escondo
11 years ago
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I fully agree with Kevin Pollard and I am one of the several APAS members praying and supporting the Group of Concerned Members to save APAS for our Asian-American communities' enormous benefits... I also strongly agree with Kevin that a Professional Mediator shall be needed to resolve the issues and concerns for acceptable solutions that shall preserve APAS, its ideals, and all of its objectives and purposes as embodied in the Articles and By-Laws of this organization...
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Robert Ryan
11 years ago
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STOP THE DISSOLUTION. APAS is too important to NOLA to just throw it away like this because of some board drama.
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Linda Chen
11 years ago
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My kids grew up in this community and it would be a shame to lose all that history. Please rethink this decision and keep the doors open for everyone.
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Kevin H. Pollard
11 years ago
APAS has been the singular glue that has held the Asian Pacific American community together; it is the ONLY platform that provides true cultural exchange and understanding among all of its constituent communities.
From my perspective and what I have read, dissolution of APAS is NOT the next step; dissolution is final and will fracture the Asian Pacific community with harm to be felt for years to come. No matter how well-intended (if I give the advocates of dissolution every benefit of the doubt), this is not the "next step".
If there are deep divisions in the APAS organizations, I recommend that a professional mediator be retained and all sides agree to work to an acceptable solution that preserves APAS, its ideals and its objectives.
If, however, the dissolution movement survives, I have no interest in supporting whatever new organization that might emerge from those who chose to destroy decades of work, mutual respect and understanding.
Finally, and the current APAS board and membership needs to read this closely: as a donor to the Tsunami Relief Fund, I am extremely concerned that the current Board of Directors dissolves the organization without a full distribution of the remaining funds to the Tsunami Relief efforts. I travel regularly to Indonesia and lived there for 5 years; I just returned from a 3 week business trip only 2 days ago. There is much work that remains to be done in North Sumatra; if my donation is not applied 100% for its intended target, I will retain all legal options, including restitution to donor organizations and individuals, to ensure that funds are not being redirected to other aims.
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Teresa Bui
11 years ago
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APAS has certainly been a bridge within the communities and communities at large. To take dissolve APAS is to disrespect all the time and effect past participants have put forth from cultural events to community out reach. Those who truly understand an organization's mission, vision, and goals would not have the audacity to expect otherwise. If there major issues, perhaps it should be brought forth to the members instead of dissolving a respectable organization.
In case you were not informed....we Saved APAS!!!! It has been over a year since this petition was created and finally it is over. Since September 2014, we filed a temporary restraining order to open up APAS membership and to hold a fair election. We do not know the extent of the financial damage but know a lot of work is needed to bring APAS good name and reputation back. To learn more, go to: . In the mean time join us at a celebration luncheon this Sunday October 11. This is also a fundraiser to help pay for the legal expenses. Please consider donating if you cannot attend. Thank you! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sas-fundraiser-luncheon-tickets-18341433722 Leaeern more about Save APAS efforts http://www.saveapas.com/
Keep APAS
Do not dissolve the organization.
The Asian community can not afford to lose APAS. The "blood, sweat, and tears" of those who have labored to see this organization grow and flourish deserve our respect and support. I echo the comments made by Kevin and Theresa.
May the people of APAS community wake up and SAVE the APAS.
I am in support of saving APAS.
I do support Save APAS! I am a past Chair person, and I feel we have all done so much in the past, to let the present Board get away with all the things they have/ have not done.
I fully agree with Kevin Pollard and I am one of the several APAS members praying and supporting the Group of Concerned Members to save APAS for our Asian-American communities' enormous benefits... I also strongly agree with Kevin that a Professional Mediator shall be needed to resolve the issues and concerns for acceptable solutions that shall preserve APAS, its ideals, and all of its objectives and purposes as embodied in the Articles and By-Laws of this organization...
STOP THE DISSOLUTION. APAS is too important to NOLA to just throw it away like this because of some board drama.
My kids grew up in this community and it would be a shame to lose all that history. Please rethink this decision and keep the doors open for everyone.
APAS has been the singular glue that has held the Asian Pacific American community together; it is the ONLY platform that provides true cultural exchange and understanding among all of its constituent communities. From my perspective and what I have read, dissolution of APAS is NOT the next step; dissolution is final and will fracture the Asian Pacific community with harm to be felt for years to come. No matter how well-intended (if I give the advocates of dissolution every benefit of the doubt), this is not the "next step". If there are deep divisions in the APAS organizations, I recommend that a professional mediator be retained and all sides agree to work to an acceptable solution that preserves APAS, its ideals and its objectives. If, however, the dissolution movement survives, I have no interest in supporting whatever new organization that might emerge from those who chose to destroy decades of work, mutual respect and understanding. Finally, and the current APAS board and membership needs to read this closely: as a donor to the Tsunami Relief Fund, I am extremely concerned that the current Board of Directors dissolves the organization without a full distribution of the remaining funds to the Tsunami Relief efforts. I travel regularly to Indonesia and lived there for 5 years; I just returned from a 3 week business trip only 2 days ago. There is much work that remains to be done in North Sumatra; if my donation is not applied 100% for its intended target, I will retain all legal options, including restitution to donor organizations and individuals, to ensure that funds are not being redirected to other aims.
APAS has certainly been a bridge within the communities and communities at large. To take dissolve APAS is to disrespect all the time and effect past participants have put forth from cultural events to community out reach. Those who truly understand an organization's mission, vision, and goals would not have the audacity to expect otherwise. If there major issues, perhaps it should be brought forth to the members instead of dissolving a respectable organization.