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CALLING ALL KAC VOLUNTEERS! Now's the time to get involved in another KAC-DC bilingual workshop! This is your chance to help immigrants fill out the paperwork they need to become naturalized U.S. citizens. Not only that, but we will also help people register to vote, and fill out their AR-11 change-of-address forms. Join us on Sunday, April 27, 2003, at New Covenant Fellowship Church in Germantown, MD. at 12 p.m.

You need not be an attorney, nor must you be trained in immigration regulations. We will train volunteers as necessary. Please arrive at 12 p.m. and meet other KAC members for a fulfilling afternoon.

For more information about the drive, click here. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please do not hesitate to call Hemi Kim at (202) 296-6401, or e-mail her at admin@kacdc.org.

Mar. 13, 2003

March Monthly Meeting and Forum

Mar. 2003

KAC-DC's March Calendar of Events (Click here for info!)

Dec. 18, 2002

KAC-DC 2003 Election & Holiday Party

Please join KAC-DC for fun and good cheer as we celebrate the holiday season. We will also conduct one important item of business: the election of the upcoming 2003 Board of Directors.

Paid members* will have an opportunity to vote on a slate of candidates as recommended by your Nominations Committee. Floor nominations may also be offered. Further details concerning election procedures were provided in a previous e-mail.

When: Wednesday, December 18, 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Where: Courtland Towers Community Room, 1200 North Veitch Street, Arlington, VA 22201. (Within walking distance of Courthouse Metro on the Orange line.)

RSVP: Hemi Kim, admin@kacdc.org or 202.296.6401.

We look forward to seeing you on December 18!

* In order to vote, you must be a current paid member. You may still pay your dues (good through Dec. 2003) at the start of the meeting.

ALL friends of KAC-DC are invited to the Holiday Party!

Dec. 1, 2002

KAC-DC's Change of Address Drive

CALLING ALL KAC VOLUNTEERS! Now's the time to get involved in another KAC-DC bilingual workshop! This is your chance to help immigrants fill out the paperwork they need to stay in the U.S. Join us on Sunday, Dec. 1, at Korean Central Presbyterian Church in Vienna, Va. at 3 p.m.

You need not be an attorney, nor must you be trained in immigration regulations. We will train volunteers as necessary. Please arrive at 3 p.m. and meet other KAC members for a fulfilling afternoon.

The church is located on 8523 Amanda Place in Vienna. Take I-66 WEST towards DULLES AIRPORT/FRONT ROYAL. Take the VA-7 WEST exit towards LEESBURG PIKE/TYSONS CORNER, exit #66B. Continue on LEESBURG PIKE. Turn Left on IDYLWOOD RD. Bear Left on CEDAR LN. Continue on CEDAR LN. Turn Left on AMANDA PL.

Nov. 13, 2002

KAC-DC's 2nd Annual Gala Awards Dinner

Please join us as we celebrate Korean American Coalition, Washington, D.C. Area Chapter's 2nd Annual Gala Awards Dinner to be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at the Monarch Hotel in Washington, D.C. The reception will begin at 6:00 p.m., with dinner to follow at 7:00 p.m.

KAC-DC has undertaken a number of initiatives to further KAC s mission to empower Korean Americans through programs such as voter registration, citizenship drives, leadership development and dispute resolution assistance. The Gala Awards Dinner serves as the biggest fundraising event and over the years, the valuable support of business and community leaders has enabled us to provide the community with these
and other types of programs. Your presence and support at this year s dinner will help us continue our work, especially as we continue to expand our national network to meet the challenges of the rapidly expanding Korean American community. We hope you can join
us in our mission.

For more information, including a list of our honorees, please click here. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like to volunteer as a committee member, please do not hesitate to call Sue Kim at (301) 585-0055.

Oct. 26, 2002

Nighttime Naturalization!! A Saturday Night Workshop

CALLING ALL KAC VOLUNTEERS! Now's the time to get involved in another successful naturalization workshop! This is your chance to help make a long naturalization process a little easier for those interested in U.S. citizenship. Join us on Saturday, Oct.. 26, at St. Paul Chung Catholic Church in Fairfax, Va. at 5 p.m. KAC-DC will provide pizza and sodas to all its volunteers.

You need not be an attorney, nor must you be trained in immigration regulations. We will train volunteers as necessary. Please arrive at 5 p.m. and meet other KAC members for a fun-filled night.

The church is located on 4712 Rippling Pond Drive in Fairfax. Take 495 to Exit 49 (West). Proceed on I-66 West to Exit 55. Take Fairfax County Parkway/VA-7100 towards Herndon/Reston. Turn Left on Fair Lakes Parkway Turn Right on Rippling Pond Drive. out about what it means to be a part of KACDC and learn about our upcoming events.

CONTACT Hemi Kim, Administrator (202) 296-6401or email: admin@kacdc.org for more information.

Naturalization Workshop Details (click here)

September 20, 2002

KAC-DC's Citizenship Drive

KAC-DC will hold a Citizenship Drive (CD) on Friday, September 20, 2002 at the Korean Presbyterian Church of Washington (see below for address and directions). The CD will begin at 7pm and end at 10pm.

Naturalization Workshop Details (click here)

July 27, 2002

KAC-DC's 2nd Annual Summer Barbecue

Come join KACDC for an afternoon of food, swimming, basketball and fun. Last year's picnic was a tremendous success and the biggest KAC social event with more than 100 participants. Come meet the KACDC officers, hang out with old friends and meet new ones. Get an opportunity to find out about what it means to be a part of KACDC and learn about our upcoming events.

When	Saturday, July 27, 2002 11am - 3pm
Where	619 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066 *
Contact	Gie Kim, nuprin7@yahoo.com

* Driving Directions:
Follow the Capital Beltway to Exit 45 (VA-267 Toll Road, towards Dulles Airport). Merge onto the toll road (not the express lanes to Dulles Airport) and take Exit 16 (VA-7/Leesburg Pike, towards Tyson's Corner/Leesburg). Keep right at the fork in the ramp and merge into Leesburg Pike (Rt. 7). Proceed approximately 4.6 miles and turn right on Springvale Road (VA-674). Proceed approximately 2.6 miles to 619 Springvale Road. Click here to view
a map.

July 18, 2002

KAC-DC & AAAJ Media Seminar Synopsis

The DC chapters of the Korean American Coalition and the Asian American Journalists Association co-sponsored a media seminar led by area journalism professionals on July 18 at the downtown World Bank offices.

A panel of journalists included: Mil Arcega, an NBC4 anchor and reporter; Mei-Ling Hopgood, a Washington correspondent for Cox newspapers; Robert Long, VP of News and Operations for NBC4; Sarah Lee, a correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC; and John O' Sullivan, the editor-in-chief of United Press International. They spoke of breaking into the business and attaining "the story," and discussed journalism ethics and insider experiences of broadcast and print journalism.

They also acknowledged the lack of Asian American journalists on television and the need for visibility in the journalism arena, including newsrooms and stations. Mil Arcega, one of a handful of Asian American men in broadcast journalism, recalled being discouraged by school counselors and friends from pursuing television, since it was atypical for an Asian male to pursue such a profession.

The panelists encouraged aspiring journalists and college audience members to market themselves and defy stereotypes of subservience, passiveness, and an inability to fight for stories.

July 10, 2002

KAC-DC Happy Hour at Sequoia

KAC-DC welcomes you to another fun happy hour at Sequoia Restaurant on Wednesday, July 10. Relax and enjoy a wonderful view of the Potomac River with friends. We will meet at the outside bar (closest to the waterfront). The latest weather reports promises a break in the heat wave by next week, but if it is unbearable outside, we will move the festivities inside to the second floor bar. For additional information, please contact Junnie Han at junniehan@yahoo.com. See you next week!

When	Wednesday, July 10, 2002 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where	Sequoia Restaurant 3000 K Street, NW (In Georgetown, at the water front)
Contact	Junnie Han (703) 608-8862 or junniehan@yahoo.com

May 19, 2002

KAC-DC's 2nd Annual Golf Tournament (more info)

May 12, 2002

Voter Registration Drive

When	Saturday, May 12, 2002 12:30 p.m. Volunteer Training 1:00 p.m. Registration
Where	Korean Korner 12207 Veirs Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD
Contact	Gie Kim, nuprin7@yahoo.com

One of KAC's missions is to empower the Korean American community. In light of the upcoming elections in Maryland, we will be holding a voter registration drive at a local Korean grocery store. Being able to vote allows Korean Americans to have a voice in the community.

Additionally, a camera crew from Hawaii, working on the Korean centennial documentary, will film this registration drive.

May 08, 2002

The Korea-U.S. Exchange Council to Host Luncheon

When	Wednesday, May 8, 2002
Where	B. Smith's Restaurant Union Station, Washington, DC
Contact	Courtney Alexander, (202) 204-3056 or calexander@korusec.com

The Korea-U.S. Exchange Council will host a luncheon on May 8th at 12:00 at B. Smith's Restaurant at Union Station. The luncheon will feature three speakers: Balbina Hwang of The Heritage Foundation; Mark Manyin of the Congressional Research Service; former Ambassador to the ROK (under Reagan) Richard "Dixie" Walker.

The conversation will be wide-ranging, from the Korean economy to U.S.-ROK relations to December Presidential elections to the North/South dialogue. Q and A will follow the brief remarks by the speakers.

Feb, 25, 2002

Speaker Series Event

Before a packed audience on Capitol Hill, KAC-DC's recent Speaker Series event featured John C. Yoo, Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice and one of the highest ranking Korean Americans in the Bush Administration.

A constitutional law professor at UC Berkeley who gained notoriety during the Bush-Gore presidential recount battle for his frequent appearances on national TV news shows, Yoo provided an insider's perspective on the inner workings of the Administration and its current agenda. He also offered humorous anecdotes about his diverse career experiences as
a reporter for the Wall Street Journal and clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

The Philadelphia native spoke passionately about the importance of public service and giving back to one's community and country. He credited Harold Koh, his former professor at Yale Law School who served in a high-ranking human rights post during the Clinton Administration, for persuading him to eventually teach law.

Dec. 18, 2001

KAC-DC Winter Holiday Party and Board Votes (photo album)

Dec 7-9, 2001

5th Annual KAC National Winter Conference

Oct. 26, 2001

2001 Awards Gala

Sep. 03, 2001

KAC-DC First Annual Golf Tournament

Aug. 21, 2001

KAC-DC Membership Meeting and Discussion

Aug. 03, 2001

KAC-DC Internship 2001 Farewell Dinner