Asian Americans in Illinois are planning a rally at the Capitol Building in Springfield, IL on May 25, 2013. We are expecting to meet with the Asian American Caucus members and support our AA 2013 Agenda. For Laotians, we are leaving on a tour bus from the Wat Lao Samaggi – Rt 19 (50 King …
Category Archive: Civic Engagement Program
Apr 05
4/9/13 Municipal Elections
I’d like to encourage all eligible voters to turn out and exercise your voting right on 4/9/13 – Municipal Election Day. Much more than what we’ve realized, local officials and local government offices are those who make tough decisions directly affecting our day to day living. These are folks who will decide how much taxes …
Mar 28
LAOE visited State Representative Offices
Recently, LAOE and several of the Lao community leaders spent numerous hours visiting with the Illinois State Representatives at their district office as well as in Springfield. The main purpose is to engage and increase our community visibility with elected officials. We also asked them to support the Asian American Caucus Agenda which includes State …
Mar 26
Illinois Asian American Caucus State Agenda 2013
In May 2012, Lao Community in Elgin, LAOE and Asian American Institute (AAI) of Chicago helped create the first Asian American Caucus in the state of Illinois. This year our Caucus State Agenda are: 1. Urging the Governor Quinn to appoint 11-member Asian American Employment Plan Advisory Council, a crucial component to implementing the State …
Nov 16
LAOE Registers 600 Voters for Civic Engagement
(Click on image for more pictures on Facebook) ELGIN LAOTIAN COMMUNITY TURNS OUT TO VOTE IN RECORD NUMBERS Estimated 600 Voters Registered by LAOE ELGIN, Ill.—The results of the 2012 election will impact the lives of millions over the next four years. For the Lao community of Elgin, the election’s impact has already been felt. …
Aug 21
Elgin International Festival Date: Saturday, September 1, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM Venue: Festival Park, Elgin, IL
The Elgin International Festival will showcase the cultural contributions and quality of life, family, and work demonstrated by the diverse community groups within the greater Elgin Illinois area. There will be a kick-off parade, live music, children’s “edutainment” area, international food, as well as business and non-profit information…showcasing dozens of world cultures! No admission charge …
May 31
Meeting with State Legislators
I have scheduled a meeting with Senator Noland and Representative Farnham on Monday, 6/4/12 at 10:00 and 11:30 respectively at their Elgin’s office to discuss issues concerning Laotian communities. Anyone interested to attend, please contact me before the end of business day on 6/1/12. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
May 31
Recap of May 8, 2012 – LAOE raises Lao Voices to Government Officials
May 8, 2012 was a historical day for me and Laotian community. Our community has never had an opportunity to represent ourselves and made our voice heard to the elected officials at the capital city of Illinois, and to celebrate the launch of the first ever Illinois AA Legislative Caucus . Here is what …
Mar 06
Radio Free Asia Interviews LAOE Board Members About Lao Voter Movement
As LAOE continues to push forward on educating and encouraging the Lao community of Elgin to participate in the elections, news of the importance of voting has traveled across the US. Bounchanh Mouangkham from Free Radio Asia was interested in learning about this great cause. He sits down with Chairman and Founder, Jay Rasavongxay, and …
Mar 06
Laotians in Elgin Bring Voices to the Capitol
February 29, 2012: In support of implementing the State Asian-American Employment Plan (HB4510) to create job opportunities in the Asian-American community, a group of Laotians from Elgin travelled to the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. The proposal of this House Bill was personally handed to State Representative Keith Farnham (43rd District), and Senator Michael Noland …