Apr 17 2013
Food? Galore! Friends? Oh, yes! Fun? ABSOLUTELY! Come and join AAAW for our Annual Spring potluck!!!
Bring a dish to share and enjoy the amazing company and good eats! All adoptees, spouses, significant others and their children welcome!
When: May 11 4pm
Apr 17 2013
Hey AAAW, we are working on a great overnight camping trip not far from Seattle, June 29-30.
So we can keep track, after you RSVP here, please email aaawash@gmail.com to let us know how many are in your tent/group. We will announce here when we max out the AAAW-reserved campsites, and then you will have to handle your own site reservation. If you aren’t one of the lucky ones, or plan to bring a RV/Trailer, please reserve and pay for your spot at the link below.
http://www.mytpu.org/tacomapower/parks-rec/alder-lake-park/Default.htm
Apr 10 2013
As board members of Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington (AAAW), we would like to personally thank you for being committed to AAAW through your continuous participation in our events. Our community would not exist without engaged and active members like you.
Several years ago, AAAW eliminated our dues-collecting membership program, because of the cost of maintaining such a membership system. As a result, AAAW made a decision to move away from member dues as a primary means of support, which means your financial contribution to our organization is vital to the continued success of our many valuable programs and activities. We have not collected dues from AAAW members for a number of years. Now, we would like to ask our most dedicated members to ensure the future of AAAW through a contribution at a level that is meaningful to you.
AAAW has no paid staff – our board members are all volunteers – your donation will go directly to AAAW’s extensive programming. Here is just a small sample of what we have done recently and what lies ahead:
In addition to the above programming, AAAW will launch our Teen & Youth Mentorship program this year! We are very excited to bring regular opportunities for adult adoptees to meet with young Asian adoptees in a fun, interactive, and supportive environment. AAAW will kick off the program with large group monthly events this summer then forming small mentorship clusters for an on going annual program starting October of this year! This will NOT be possible with out your full support. Our 100% AAAW volunteer Youth and Teen Committee as well as our adoptee mentors and mentees are excited, inspired and ready to go!
AAAW also offers a semiannual scholarship of up to $600 granted by the board of AAAW to support fellow adoptees pursuing educational opportunities that enrich their understanding of adoptees’ early cultural background. Please help us support this important and meaningful scholarship fund.
Please consider making a donation to AAAW this month both in order to support our upcoming programming and to also ensure a sustainable future for our organization. ANY amount that you can give will help. Donations can be made at our website at http://www.aaawashington.org/wpress/?page_id=989. Just click on the “Donate” icon!
With gratitude for your support,
Mar 28 2013
AAAW is excited to host Kim Park Nelson to Seattle! Kim will be leading an interactive discussion on the topic of adoption history and contextual relevance of adoption from Asia to the United States.
Light snacks will be provided and an optional dinner (no host) after the discussion. The restaurant is within walking distance.
-Attendance is free
-Street parking where available
This event is open to all Asian Adult adoptees, friends, and family.
BIO: Kim Park Nelson is a scholar and educator of Korean adoption, Asian American Studies, American race relations, and American Studies. She was the lead organizer and proceedings editor for the First, Second, and upcoming International Symposia on Korean Adoption Studies in Seoul in 2007, 2010, and 2013. Kim Park Nelson is department chair and an Associate Professor of American Multicultural Studies at Minnesota State University at Moorhead. She was adopted from South Korea in 1971. She resides in Minneapolis, MN with her husband and their two dogs.
Date: Monday April 15
Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm Discussion
Location: Washington Hall
Rm: Lodge Hall (downstairs)
153 14th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98122
http://www.washingtonhall.org/
Time: 8:30 – 10pm Dinner (no host)
Location: The Lemongrass
514 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
(206) 860-8164
http://originallemongrass.com/Lemongrass/Menu.html
Mar 19 2013
Hello future ADOPTEE MENTORS!
AAAW is starting a youth mentorship program and are recruiting fun, thoughtful, adult adoptees that want to make a difference in young adoptees lives thru relationship building and mentoring. This program is fresh and by being part of it now, you have the opportunity bring your ideas and passion to shaping AAAW’s youth program.
THURSDAY MARCH 28th 8:00 – 9:00pm. PLEASE RSVP if you plan to come!
MENTOR INFORMATIONAL MEETING at OASIS TEA ZONE.
We welcome your questions, input and creative ideas!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/oasis-tea-zone-seattleTEA
5119 6th Ave
South Seattle, WA 98104
(*This meeting is immediately following the AAAW monthly Dinner 6:30 – 7:45 pm at Phnom Penh Noodle House at 660 South King St., Seattle)
The PROGRAM: The official program will begin Fall 2013 (October), but we are recruiting mentors to begin with the SPRING/SUMMER KICKOFF program and to continue into the 2013-2014 program.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: The program consists of monthly events with adult and youth adoptees. Small groups of mentors and mentees will be formed (so you will not have a one-on-one pair.) Events will generally be on 3rd Saturday of every month. Events are still to be determined but FUN things like: trampoline parties, picnics, outdoor movies, and other activities which we all enjoyed as kids. The most significant piece is that you will be building relationships with young adoptees and truly impacting our community.
THE COMMITMENT: We are asking that mentors commit to attending as many events as possible, at least three quarters of all events, and to think about the time commitment. This is really for the youth and being consistent.
INTERESTED? DATES TO REMEMBER
MENTOR INTERVIEWS will be scheduled TBD prior to April 20 APRIL 20th: MENTOR
TRAINING (Location and time TBD)
All new mentors will be required to attend
EVENT DATES FOR SPRING/SUMMER: May 18, June 15, July 20, and August 17.
If you are interested, but unable to make the March informational meeting, please contact one of the committee members:
Beth Van Fossan, Patty Sang, Adam Sung Waldron or Emily Wesley at aaawmentors@gmail.com
Mar 14 2013
Get “AAAWashed” at AAAW’s monthly dinners, where members of the Asian adult adoptee community get together once a month to eat, meet, socialize and get updated on upcoming AAAW events. Come join us!
Thank you to everyone who participated in AAAW’s online survey. We’ve tallied the votes and have picked our new AAAWashed location. If you haven’t tried Cambodian fare, you’re in for a treat!
Date: Thursday, MAR. 28
Time: 6:30 pm till whenever (usually lasts till 8:30 onwards)
Parking: Street/meter parking as available. Meters are until 8PM
Phnom Penh Noodle House
660 S. King Street
(at S. Maynard Ave.)
Seattle, WA 98104
Mar 11 2013
FREE to attend for spectators. Team member (player) registrant fee is $15…/person plus $1 processing fee (players only; nonrefundable). Total of 2 teams of max 10 players (1 team AKAP, 1 team AAAW). Registration closes Saturday, March 23, 2013. Player registration here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=VYM457MSPTXMU
AKAP members: see AKAP website at http://www.akaportland.org/dodgeball-challenge.html
Dodgeball Rules:
1. Dodgeball Challenge will follow official NADA rule book.
2. Teams must wear matching shirts or themed uniforms.
3. Location of Dodgeball Challenge rotates annually (first year in
Portland).
4. Home team takes care of all costs associated with location and
activities after Challenge.
5. Refs not affiliated with either organization must officiate games.
6. Players must be 18 and older.
7. Teams may consist of non adopted players.
TEAMS
1. Max 10 people per team (6 people are on the floor competing).
2. Each team must have a minimum of 5 adoptees on a team with 4
adoptees on the floor competing at all times.
GAMES – best of 3 games
1. Female Dodgeball Challenge (10 points)
2. Male Dodgeball Challenge (10 points)
3. Co-ed Dodgeball Challenge (20 points)
4. If points are tied game goes into SUDDEN DEATH
SUDDEN DEATH: Only 8 people per team (no subs). Players
must be adoptees with 4 female and 4 male to a team. Winner
“kills” all players of the opposing team!
Mar 05 2013
Registration is open for IKAA G13 and the $200 early registration costs have been extended to March 24! Discounted Airfares for IKAA Gathering 2013 participants have finally been released and are available effective immediately!
All the information to register and how to receive discounted airfare is available on the IKAA website. Register today!
EXCITNG NEWS!! Washington State based AAAW members who register and pay for their IKAA register will have their names entered into a raffle to cover their early register of $200.
Conditions: IKAA G13 participants must have already registered and paid the early register cost of $200 BEFORE March 24th. The winner of the AAAW member will have their $200 cost reimbursed by AAAW follow IKAA organization, Also-Known-As, Inc., NY, who have procured a grant from the Korean Consulate General in New York, exclusively for IKAA USA organizations.
To qualify, please indicate yourself as a Washington State based AAAW member when registering for IKAA G13. Good luck and we’ll see you in Korea!
Feb 03 2013
WHAT:Asian Adult Adoptees of WA is pleased to announce the return of the In-depth Dialogue Series. This year we’ll be exploring Asian adoptee life cycle topics through shared discussion, group learning, and discovery. Please join if you’re interested for an opportunity to take a look at important topics regarding Asian adoptee’s life cycle and how this can impact the individual, family, and future. AAAW Board members Deborah Collins, Masters of Social Work, and Adam Sung Waldron, MA Candidate of Psychology, will facilitate the series. These sessions are for Asian Adult Adoptees only. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Jan 22 2013
Get “AAAWashed” at AAAW’s monthly dinners, where members of the Asian adult adoptee community get together once a month to eat, meet, socialize and get updated on upcoming AAAW events. Come join us!
Thank you to everyone who participated in AAAW’s online survey. We’ve tallied the votes and have picked our new AAAWashed location. If you haven’t tried Cambodian fare, you’re in for a treat!
Date: Thursday, JAN. 31
Time: 6:30 pm till whenever (usually lasts till 8:30 onwards)
Parking: Street/meter parking as available. Meters are until 8PM
Phnom Penh Noodle House
660 S. King Street
(at S. Maynard Ave.)
Seattle, WA 98104
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