MEDIA ADVISORY: SUNDAY, AUG. 24, 2008 RECORD NUMBERS OF ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICANS TO PARTICIPATE IN DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION ACTIVITIES FOR THE FIRST TIME Official Democratic APIA Communications Center To Get Party's Message Out To Asian and Pacific Islander American Communities DENVER, COLO. – The Democratic National Convention's APIA Communications Center today announced details for Asian and Pacific Islander American events scheduled at this year's convention. Thousands of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans will participate in this week's activities, charting the community's greatest involvement in American political convention history. DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN EVENT HIGHLIGHTS **NOTE: Multimedia materials from Asian and Pacific Islander American events will be made available at http://www.demconvention.com **MONDAY, AUG. 25 9:15 a.m. Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the convention. Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St. **NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.** 10 a.m. Asian and Pacific Islander American Democratic leaders hold an official party caucus to outline the campaign's strategy to reach voters. Colorado Convention Center Four Seasons 4, 700 14th St. 2 p.m. AAA-Fund holds a discussion with Asian and Pacific Islander American Democratic activists called the "power hour." Marriott Hotel City Center, 1701 California St. 2 p.m. Indian American Leadership Initiative holds a news conference to announce their community's plans to mobilize voters this year. Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Pl. 3:30 p.m. Indian American Leadership Initiative holds a reception with Indian American Democratic elected officials and political appointees. Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Pl. 8 p.m. APIAVote holds a gala reception to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander political leadership. Marriott City Center, Main Ballroom, 1701 California St. TUESDAY, AUG. 26 9:15 a.m. Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the convention. Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St. **NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.** 2 p.m. Asian and Pacific Islander American grassroots leaders hold a training and strategy session. Colorado Convention Center, Korbel Ballroom 3A, 700 14th St. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27 9:15 a.m. Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the convention. Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St. **NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.** 10 a.m. Asian and Pacific Islander American Democratic leaders hold an official party caucus to kick-off the largest mobilization of APIA voters in history. Colorado Convention Center Four Seasons 4, 700 14th St. 2 p.m. APIAVote holds a briefing on grassroots strategies to engage Asian and Pacific Islanders in the political process. Marriott City Center, 1701 California St. THURSDAY, AUG. 28 7:30 a.m. Civil right leaders hold a breakfast commemorating 45th anniversary of "I Have A Dream" speech. Colorado Convention Center Korbel Ballroom, 700 14th St. 9:15 a.m. Democratic leaders brief media representatives covering the convention. Colorado Convention Center Rm. 601, 700 14th St. **NOTE: Listen-only dial-in phone number 866-847-7859.** APIA COMMUNICATIONS CENTER KEY CONTACTS Toby Chaudhuri, communications director, toby@edge.net Jaclyn Zimmerman, deputy director, 646-279-5559 Namrata Mujumdar, deputy director, 614-563-4530 Gloria Chan, coordinator, 917-803-2450 CHINESE/TAIWANESE Clarence Tong, 267-968-8319 Christine Chen, 703-593-0000 Yvonne Lee, 415-370-1576 SOUTH ASIAN S.R. Sidarth, 703-405-8695 Nandika Madgavkar, 212-559-6280 Ahnoni Patel, 415-310-8049 KOREAN/JAPANESE Frank Aum, 510-821-4510 Jennifer Oh, 571-225-1930 SOUTHEAST ASIAN Alex Nguyen, 202-607-5553 Caroline Nguyen, 202-210-4259 Hung Nguyen, 703-470-4864 BLOGGERS/ONLINE Koli Banik, 703-785-5124 PACIFIC ISLANDER/FILIPINO Melvin Tabilas, 310-709-5191 Ray Carbullido, 808-285-4463 # # # **NOTE: Please find a complete Democratic National Convention APIA Media Guide with more logistical details at dncc-apia-media-guide.pdf .**

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