Dear APAPA members and friends,

In 2010, APAPA reached many milestones; the creation of the Collegiate Council Chapter, the San Francisco Chapter, and the grand opening of the APAPA National Headquarters. This year, the organization celebrated its 10th year anniversary.

Nelson and Elizabeth Huang, along with the current Southern California Chapter board, will take the leadership of a newly created "APAPA Southern California Regional Headquarters", with the plan of multiple new chapters in the works.

APAPA has been able to sustain the momentum in Southern California by providing programs that help to serve the community. Two of APAPA Southern California's signature events include the Youth Leadership Conference and the Summer Internship Program, both of which have become model programs for all the APAPA Chapters.

Facilitated by Nelson and Liz, we are proud to announce the creation of a new APAPA chapter headed by renowned scholar and highly respected community leader, Dr. Lilly Cheng, as the Chair, and Mr. Ron Cho, an entrepreneur and community leader, as the President of the APAPA-San Diego Chapter. Also, we are proud to have a San Diego legend, entrepreneur, and statesman, Mr. Tom Hom, as the Honorary Chair for the new chapter. It is a great honor to have many community leaders from a diversified background joining the San Diego board. A grand opening and board induction event is planned for Sunday, December 4, 2011 in San Diego.

We are very fortunate to have so many friends working together towards a common goal of empowering our community and our people. Let's continue the good work and grow together.

Sincerely,

CC Yin, Founder & Chair
Amy Tong, Statewide Vice Chair
Lucy Oback, Statewide President