Civic Engagement Conferences Civic Engagement Conferences (CEC's) are designed to bring together public and private sector employees, community leaders, educators and students from diverse ethnic communities to explore civic participation and public policy issues concerning the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities in the Central Valley and Northern California region. It provides the opportunity for political networking and the skill sets and knowledge to become active and effective advocates, leaders and elected officials. Click links for more info. * March 8, 2008 - Central California - Stockton         Flyer        Info Sheet       Registration Closed * April 5, 2008 - Southern California - San Gabriel Valley         Flyer        Info Sheet        Parking Info      Registration Closed * April 19, 2008 - Central California - Sacramento         Flyer        Info Sheet       Registration Closed * May 3, 2008- Central California- Pre-conference Fresno * June 7, 2008 - Central California - Fresno

Civic Engagement Survey We are in the midst of publishing a report on the topic: The Future of Asian American Civic Engagement. An important part to this would be to hear feedback from the community. Give us a few minutes of your time and help us fill out this survey! Click Here

LEAP Leadership Awards Dinner This gala dinner celebrates the leadership and accomplishments of individuals and organizations that exemplify LEAP’s mission to achieve full participation and equality for Asian Pacific Americans through leadership, empowerment, and policy.  Proceeds from the event are used to develop LEAP’s innovative leadership programs, cutting-edge public policy research, and nationwide community building. Honorees Duy-Loan T. Le Senior Fellow, Texas Instruments Father Vien The Nguyen Mary Queen of Vietnam Church John Tateishi Former National Director of JACL David R. Barclay Alumni Leadership Award Franklin M. Fong Senior Engineering Specialist Aerospace Corporation For more information, CLICK HERE

Executive Directors Leadership Program (EDLP) Graciously sponsored by:          LEAP is pleased to announce the second annual Executive Directors Leadership Program (EDLP), a 6-month experiential and interactive program designed to give executive directors the knowledge and skills they need to effectively lead and propel their organizations forward as well as the opportunity to build supportive relationships with their peers, experienced executive directors, nonprofit consultants, and funders.  Key lessons will be reinforced and individual needs will be addressed through a 6-month one-on-one coaching process. Program Location and Dates PART 1: September 15, 2008- September 19, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA PART 2: Ongoing (6 sessions of one-to-one coaching over 6 months) PART 3: March 15 - 17, 2009 - Los Angeles, CA *Application screening will begin August 1, 2008 until class capacity is met.   More Information: Click Here BROCHURE INFO DOWNLOAD : PDF For more information about this great new program, click here or contact: Reimar Macaranas, Community Program Manager (213) 485-1422 ext. 4102 rmacaranas@leap.org

Civic Leadership Training The Civic Leadership Institute (CLI) was created to address the need for more civic participation, voting, and electoral representation by one of the nation's fastest growing ethnic groups - the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, as well as create a path for motivated and promising AAPI leaders to seek and secure elected and appointed positions at the local, state and federal levels. See how you can get involved! Click Here

Volunteer with LEAP! LEAP owes much of its success to the ongoing support and participation of individuals and the community. We are looking for individuals who are organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to learn. If you are interested in being part of the LEAP tea, please visit our volunteer page, to see how you can make a difference

Get involved. Be successful. Get engaged. Be a leader. 2008 Community Leadership Conferences Designed to foster collaboration within the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community, the conferences will provide an opportunity to discuss issues facing the AAPI community-locally and nationally, with leadership training provided to support the community leader's ability to address these key organizational and community issues.   All 2008 Community Leadership Conferences are sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies.

Honoring New Asian American and Pacific Islander Leaders David R. Barclay Alumni Leadership Award Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) is proud to establish the David R. Barclay Leadership Award to honor the memory of David Barclay, a past LEAP Board member, trainer, consultant, advisor and volunteer.  This Leadership Award will be presented annually to a LEAP program alumni or alumnae who exemplifies, through his/her professional or community involvement, the values that David Barclay was committed to:  equal opportunity, social justice, diversity and inclusion, integrity and servant leadership. Nominees for the David R. Barclay Leadership Award may be nominated by LEAP’s corporate, community and higher education partners along with the LEAP Board, staff and selection committee. The recipient of this Leadership Award will be honored at the LEAP Leadership Awards Dinner and will receive, in addition to a commemorative award, a stipend for herself/himself or a designee of her/his choice to enroll in one of LEAP’s leadership programs or to have LEAP conduct a one-day U.S. based workshop for an organization of the recipient’s choosing. Submissions must be postmarked between August 1, 2007 to February 1, 2008. DAVID R. BARCLAY LEADERSHIP AWARD DOWNLOAD: NOMINATION FORM CONTACT: Linda Akutagawa, Award Coordinator, leap@leap.org, (213) 485-1422 x 4115 Contribute to the David R. Barclay Leadership Award!  To contribute, call LEAP at 213.485.1422 ext. 4117 today, or mail a check to: David R. Barclay Leadership Award LEAP 327 E. 2nd Street, Ste # 226 Los Angeles, CA  90012

Join the LEAP mailing list! We've launched our new online newsletter, LEAP Connections. Keep up with what is going on with LEAP, get some fast facts on the AAPI community and quick leadership tips. Sign up here: LEAP Connections

Work at LEAP! Are you ready to work with a leading national Asian American and Pacific Islander community-based organization? Are you looking for a challenging, yet empowering, learning experience? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team, but also thrive on handling your own responsibilities? LEAP is looking for talented, resourceful leaders to join the team! We currently have an opening for a Program Coordinator. Please click on the links to explore what opportunities lie ahead.