Apr 05
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 …
Apr 02
A couple of weeks ago I had the honor of speaking to Master Somsak Kenji Saykosy. He is a Laotian Martial Arts Instructor, founder to Royal Tiger Marital Arts Academy, and Director of a new file title Lao Warrior that will be coming out this winter. Master Saykosy is the first Laotian film director in …
Mar 26
Housing Flier 4-20-13The Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago- Fox Valley Branch is hosting a Housing Fair on Saturday, April 20, 2013. See attached flyer for more details. Chin Keomuongchanh is recently appointed by the Mayor of Elgin to be a Neighborhood Housing Services Advisory Council Member. If you are living in Elgin or Kane County, …
Mar 26
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 …
Mar 24
Hello Community Members and Friends, We want to invite you to come out to our Hepatitis B Screen on Saturday March 30, 2013. Statistically, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Office of Minority Health reported half a million people with chronic Hepatitis B are Asians. This number is alarming and most …
Jan 04
As we celebrate the new 2013 year, we would like to take some time to reflect on our past accomplishments for 2012. But before we go there, we would like to say a few words to all the individuals who have volunteered countless hours to make this year a success. We are without words as …
Jan 01
Happy New Year and welcome to 2013. It is always a special time of the year for many of us as we reflect on the happenings of the previous year and start making plans for the upcoming year. Reviewing the past will help create the future. “Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating …
Sep 06
Dear Laotian Community, Last month I received a phone call from Edwin Chandrasekar the Executive Director for Asian Health Coalition asking if I would be interested in being interviewed for their September Community Catalyst Spotlight. I am so honored to be the featured story on their website. I would like to thank everyone that helped …
Aug 21
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 …
Jul 11
(Click on photo to view complete photo gallery of event) I am please to announce the success of our women’s luncheon titled ”Let’s Celebrate Health.” There were over 100 people in attendance, with 80 people being women or girls, some of whom came all the way from Rockford. The event took place at the Seville in Streamwood, …
