Contact: 

Melissa Josue - KAYA National Communications Director - melissa@kayagrassroots.org

Erin Pangilinan - KAYA National Associate Communications Director - erin@kayagrassroots.org

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What: KAYA – Filipino Americans for Progress Reception in Sacramento

Sponsors: KAYA - Filipino Americans for Progress, former Acting Lt. Governor Mona Pasquil, West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon, Eric Astacaan

Who: Join KAYA – Filipino Americans for Progress and other community leaders in an important discussion about Filipino American leaders over dinner and drinks at Social Lounge. Your perspective and participation are important to our cause in helping us build relationships to achieve our goals. Together, we can work to organize the community and create solutions to increase Filipino American electoral power, advocate for policies that affect our community and develop leaders to represent us at every level of government. With your support, we can continue to build this momentum. 

Students/Seniors: $10
General $25

Entertainment: DJ Richard Soto

When: Thursday, September 23^rd, 2010

Where: Social

1000 K St

Sacramento, CA

Invited Special Guests:

Ana Julaton

Host Committee: Melanie Ramil, Andrew Medina, Dean Grafilo, Rebecca Apostol, Dexter Ligot-Gordon, Genevieve Jopanda, Michael R. Martinez, Erin Pangilinan, Leilani Aguinaldo Yee

RSVP: http://bit.ly/kayasac

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KAYA – Filipino Americans for Progress is a progressive grassroots organization previously known as Filipinos for Obama. During the Obama campaign, KAYA volunteers successfully reached out to thousands of voters and helped to deliver key votes in California, Nevada and many other states. Today, KAYA focuses on electoral mobilization, policy advocacy, and leadership development through internship and mentorship programs. KAYA believes in the power of civic engagement and volunteerism. Find out more at http://www.kayagrassroots.org.