News & Events 2004
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2004 AAAW Calendar of Special Events
AAAWashed Dinner-Every Month!!!!
NKCS Event Chusok-The Korean Harvest Festival -Sept. 25th
Northwest Asian American Film Festival Sept. 30-Oct. 3rd
MiniGathering KADapalooza IX-Minneapolis Oct. 15-17th
Wing Luke Asian Art Museum-Adoptee Exhibit Jan. 7th-Sept. 4th
"Korean Immersion Program" for Adult Adoptees
OKF Korean Summer Cultural Program
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AAAW 2004 Calendar of Special Events
| February-16th | Bowling and pizza dinner! Adoptees get together at Sunset Bowl in Ballard. OPEN TO ALL |
| March-20st | Rock Climbing-Stone Gardens in Ballard-TEEN event |
| April-25th | Play pool & games at Jillian's -Dinner at Beppo's-for TEENS |
| May-15th | 3rd Annual Spring Pot Luck for ADULT adoptees |
| July-17th | Baseball game at Safeco Field-OPEN TO ALL |
| Aug. 4th-8th | International Gathering of Korean Adoptees Conference -Seoul, Korea-ADULT adoptees |
| Aug. 9th-15th | AAAW Korea Tour-Post Gathering-For Adoptee Conference Attendees & their families |
| August-21st | 3rd Annual Summer picnic
and BBQ at Golden Gardens- OPEN TO ALL |
| Sept.-18th | All day Paintball! TEEN and ADULT ADOPTEE Event |
| October 9th | Indoor Go Karting! for TEEN adoptees |
| November-20th
Wine Tasting and early Holiday party- ADULT adoptees *All TEEN Events have adult adoptee mentors and chaperones in attendance-adult adoptee volunteers always welcome! Contact: AAAW for more information on Any of these events! |
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Next AAAWashed Monthly Dinner!
It's coming up!!! "Get AAAWashed!" Monthly gathering!
It's where
members of the Asian Adult adoptive community get together once a month to
eat, meet, socialize and get updated on upcoming AAAW Events. Come join us!
"Get AAAWashed!!!"
Date: Last Wednesday of Every Month!
Time: 6:30 pm till whenever (usually lasts till 8:30 onwards)
Place:
Chinoise Cafe-International District
610 5th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
(2 blocks South of 6th and Jackson-in the new Iwajumaya complex)
See you all there!!!
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Saturday, September 25, 2004, 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. Hosted by the Northwest Korean Culture Society. A showcase of Korean culture for all ages. Korean crafts & games for children, authentic multi-course Korean dinner, continuous mini-performances, movie showing commemorating 100 years of Korean immigration to the U.S.- Sun Gu Ja, martial arts, drumming and Korean Choir performances. There will be a homemade Korean dinner, followed by entertainment by the Seattle based performance team, Morningstar.
This festival and fundraiser will also feature a Silent Auction showcasing Korean artifacts, gifts, and dinner certificates. The Chusok Festival and Fundraiser will be held at the Kingstad Meeting Center, 15450 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, Oregon 97006 Admission: $12 adults, $8 children, age 4 and under free. Advance reservations recommended. For more information and reservations, contact the Northwest Korean Culture Society, (503) 699-3342 or info@nkcs.org.
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Northwest Asian American Film Festival
Sunday, October 3, 4pm
Contact AAAW for advance purchase tickets of only $4.00
FOCUS
ON: FAMILY
Co-presented by Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington
(AAAW)
From Canada, we present the US premieres of two documentaries about adoptees reconnecting with their birth families. Together, these films illustrate the breadth of the Asian adoptee experience.
BROKEN
ROOTS
Canada, 2004, 47 minutes
> US premiere
David is a troubled Korean adoptee struggling to cope with Tourettes and
manic depression. In a desperate act, his adoptive Canadian parents return
him to his birthplace in South Korea to reunite with his birth father. But
can a reunion provide the answers and help David turn his life around?
> Nominee, Best Multicultural Documentary, Golden Sheaf Awards 2004
DIRECTOR/WRITER: Susan Chang
PRODUCER: Andrea Nemtin, Susan Chang
ANNIE
ONG: LOST AND FOUND
Canada, 2004, 45 minutes
> US premiere
Imagine being found by your birth mother through a Google search, then
meeting her and your three sisters. Then imagine having to break the news to
your adoptive mother. Jeannette Loakman navigates the perils and joys having
two mothers and trying to keep them both.
DIRECTOR: Stefan Randström
WRITER: Jeannette Loakman, Stefan Randström
PRODUCER: Andrea Nemtin, Jeannette Loakman
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MiniGathering KADapalooza IX-Minneapolis Oct. 15th-17th
We’re affectionately referring to this as a “micro mini”…not because we necessarily think we’ll be few in numbers, but we want to keep things VERY SIMPLE! We’ve found what keeps bringing us together isn’t specific agendas, but rather the camaraderie we feel among a group of people who are truly our peers…and in my ways, to our surprise, friendships found in the last place any of us would have ever thought to look.
SATURDAY EVENING DINNER: Web: Tiburon Bistro http://www.tiburonbistro.com
THE HOTEL:
We have a special rate at the Doubletree Guest Suites, downtown
Minneapolis. You must contact the hotel directly to make your
reservation. Tell them you’re with KADapalooza IX.
SLEEPING ROOM
RATES:
Standard King or Double/Double (please
speicfy which you prefer when booking reservation)
Single Rate: $89 Double
Rate: $89 Triple Rate: $109 Quad Rate: $129
RESERVATION METHOD:
Individuals will be making their own reservations directly to our
Reservations Department at 1-800-245-8011
CUT-OFF
DATE:
All reservations must be received on or before
October 1, 2004.
Reservations requested after this date will be
accepted at the prevailing rate based upon room availability.
VERY IMPORTANT- please
contact the organizer at
kturner6@mn.rr.com (if you’re attending any or all of the weekend),
by October 1st so they can make accurate arrangements with the
restaurant and hotel.
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Asian and Pacific Islander
Adoptees:
A Journey through Identity
A Special Exhibition at the Wing Luke Asian Museum
January 7, 2005 to September 4, 2005
While many adoption trends are tied to specific historic events, such as war and poverty, Americans adopting children from Asia has grown in demand. As thousands of children and babies enter into the United States each year from Asia, many prospective parents face challenges in raising a child of another ethnicity from their own, as well as the general questions of identity adoptees acquire through adolescence. The adoption experience is complex and very personal. This exhibition captures the brave journey adoptees make in pursuit of self-identity. This intimate exhibition is a unique melding of history, personal testimony, culture, and art from adoptees, adoptive parents, family members, and those involved in the adoption process.
The Wing Luke Asian Museum is currently seeking artifact submissions nationwide for its upcoming exhibit focusing on the Asian Adoptee experience, which will be opening on January 5, 2005. The exhibit will be both historical and contemporary in scope, highlighted by an oral history project and art submissions.
Artifacts may be objects of historical, social or emotional significance such as photographs and adoption documents, identification tags, etc. Everyday objects such as clothing or toys will also help illustrate the adoptee experience. In addition, historical objects such as pieces of the crashed Operation Babylift C-5A Galaxy plane will play an invaluable role in the exhibit.
All items loaned to the museum will be insured and will be professionally cared for in the prescribed manner of the museum's strict policy. Please e-mail George Quibuyen, WLAM Exhibits Coordinator, at gquibuyen@wingluke.org or call (206) 623-5124 ext. 115 to arrange a submission or for further inquiries.
Additional information regarding the exhibit can be found online at www.wingluke.org.
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Seoul YWCA Summer School for Korean Adoptees
To provide individuals 18 and over who
have been adopted abroad in their infancy or childhood an opportunity to
get acquainted and experience various aspects of birth country (history,
language, customs, society, etc.)
To share their respective experiences with other adopted and Koreans and
to give opportunities to find birth parents and help to shape their
identities. Application fee of $300 US will cover room and board
for the 3 week program! Applicants are responsible for cost of
Airfare and personal expenses.
For more info visit:
http://www.seoulywca.or.kr/young/sska_about.asp
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Apply Now For 4-Month
"Korea Immersion Program"
for Adult Adoptees
The "Korea Immersion Program" operated by Inje University, in Kimhae, Korea, offers a unique opportunity for adult Korean adoptees to return to the land of their birth in order to learn about its language, culture, history and people. The program's purpose is to help adult Korean adoptees increase their awareness and understanding of their motherland, and to help them make enduring connections with Korea even after they return to their own homes.
Entirely subsidized by Inje University, the Korea Immersion Program provides a four-month stay in Korea, free room and board in university residence halls, daily classes in Korean language and culture, access to computer and fitness facilities on campus, several trips to scenic and cultural sites around the country, opportunities for home stays, and chances to form friendships with Korean roommates and fellow adopted program participants. Specially-selected English-speaking faculty teach courses on subjects such as Korean language, Korean culture, history of Korea, traditional art forms, Tae Kwon Do and others. Korean roommates and home stay families are screened for English proficiency and interest in forming Western connections.
The only costs for those selected for the Korea Immersion Program are a $600 registration fee and air fare. In addition, participants are asked to teach daily 1- to 2-hour English conversation classes to Korean students.
More information about the Korea Immersion Program, operated by the Inje Institute for International Human Resources (IIIHR) at Inje University, can be found on the program's web site at: http://home.inje.ac.kr/~iiihr/ . Those interested in the program can also contact Program Director Professor C.Y. Kim by e-mail at: cykim2002@yahoo.co.kr .
The four-month Korea Immersion Programs begin twice yearly, once in March and once in September. Since its first session in March 2001, more than 30 adult adoptees from the US and Europe have participated. Response was positive and enthusiastic.
AAAW Scholarships Available for Spring 2005!
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OKF Korean Summer Cultural Program
The Overseas Koreans Foundation (OKF) is
pleased to invite Korean adoptees residing abroad to the Summer
Cultural Program. The program focuses on Korean culture, history, customs,
and language; but these are not the only things the program offers. A great
number of opportunities during the program will help adoptees learn about
their motherland, enhance awareness of adoption issues, and build bridges
among Korean adoptees across the continents. We promise a terrific summer
program with sightseeing and fun times, as well as priceless memories to
take back home with you.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
If you have questions or comments, please contact us at 82-2-3463-6500(304)
hongjh@okf.or
For more information refer to
http://oaks.hanminjok.net/sub2_2.htm