2022 OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholars

OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates announced the 2022 recipients for the annual Gold Mountain Scholarship program on August 29, continuing a longstanding commitment with the UPS Foundation to support AAPI first generation students attending institutions of higher learning.

The OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship program was created to honor a time when Asian immigrants saw America as a mountain of golden opportunity, and to honor our awardees who also seek to fulfill their dreams of a higher education. Since 1999, UPS has generously funded the program and provided this opportunity in partnership with OCA to hundreds of AAPI students for over twenty years.

Show Support for Affirmative Action on Your Campus!

The Supreme Court is considering lawsuits against Harvard and UNC this fall, which may decide the fate of race-conscious admissions in the United States. We need your help in mobilizing your local college campuses by organizing activities in support of affirmative action before SCOTUS oral arguments begin October 31st. Activities can include social media campaigns, teach-ins, rallies, marches, a week of action, etc.

Leading the effort in defending affirmative action is a coalition of national civil rights organizations (African American Policy Forum; Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC; Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund). They are also looking for core student leaders who are willing to meet with student leaders from other campuses and develop campus mobilization events together. Core student leaders meet weekly to coordinate amongst each other, and members of the national civil rights coalition will be providing critical support, guidance, and resources necessary to put on these events. Please fill out this form ASAP if you would like to be a core leader.

K-12 AANHPI Curriculum Project

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September 21 & 22 - Greater Sacramento Town Hall September 2022

The Greater Sacramento and Elk Grove Chapters of APAPA in conjunction with our community partners are hosting a Town Hall on Assembly District 10 race. Join us to learn more about the two candidates who are vying for your vote to be your next state representative in the California State Assembly. The two candidates, Eric Guerra and Stephanie Nguyen, will share with you one-on-one about their vision for a better Sacramento, which includes tackling homelessness and crime, along with advocating for our small businesses. Join us either in person or virtually.

Please join us in-person or virtually and register appropriately for each day. In-person reservations are limited to 80 people. Should you decide to join us virtually, a link will be sent to you prior to the day of the event. Refreshments & Dinner Provided.

APAPA is a nonpartisan, national nonprofit organization, dedicated to the mission of advancing our AAPI communities through leadership and civic engagement.

Click here to learn more and register now.

September 17 - APIA-U: Leadership

OCA-Orange County will be hosting a half-day virtual APIA-U Leadership conference on Saturday, September 17, 12-4 pm PDT, co-hosted with the Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA). APIA-U Leadership is an interactive State Farm-funded leadership training program for Asian American and Pacific Islander college and post graduate students to improve their personal development and leadership and advocacy skills in order to effectively serve as catalysts for change. 

OCA National Manager of Programs Kent Tong will be facilitating modules on "Asian American Identity and Advocacy" and "What is Your Why?", with closing remarks by APAMSA Founder Dr. B Li, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology) at Medical College of Wisconsin. While the event is co-hosted by OCA-Orange County and APAMSA, as this is a virtual event, you and your own chapter members are welcome to register and participate as well if interested, especially if they haven't had an opportunity to experience APIA-U already.

The event is FREE, but registration is required via the QR code on the flyer, or click here.

October 1 - OCA Greater Phoenix 7th Annual Charity Tournament

Every year, OCA Greater Phoenix organized a charity golf tournament for our supporters and members. This year, the OCA Greater Phoenix 7th Annual Charity Tournament will be in Papago Golf Course, the home of ASU Sun Devil Men's & Women's Golf Team. Papago golf course is located less than two miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport at 5595 E Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Join us on October 1st, 2022 for an amazing experience!

Click here to register.

Make New Connections and Enjoy Golfing under the Autumn Sun

Golf Registration starts at 6:30 am. The shotgun starts at 7:30 am. All profit will fund the OCA Greater Phoenix operation, building Arizona K-12 Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders(AANHPI) curriculum, and conducting voter registration and GOTV drives. Meet golfers from UPS, Statefarm, Oei-Design, etc..

Sponsorship Opportunity

Come and sponsor our 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament! Make it easy for other people to remember your name by putting an ad in our program book! The deadline for sponsorship has been extended to Monday, September 19th, 2022. We also accept donations for silent auction items and golfer gifts with your business's merchandise. Email [email protected] with the item you are interested in with your and your company's name to get your slot saved!

October 1 - Cheer the Golfer Luncheon

Luncheon Registration starts at 11:00 am. Interested in supporting OCA Greater Phoenix Chapter but not a golfer? Join us at the luncheon where we will cheer on the golfers, enjoy delicious food, and network with others within our community! We will be hosting a silent auction during our luncheon.