Committee of 100 Newsletter

Mandarin in Schools: A C-100 Southern California Region Program

Since 2006, the Committee of 100 has been the driving force behind the Mandarin in Schools (MIS) committee, which has worked to bring quality Mandarin language and Chinese cultural curriculum and programs to Southern California public schools, including the Los Angeles Unified School District. MIS was first convened by the Committee six years ago and is composed of community leaders, representatives from several Los Angeles school districts, and administrators, academic leaders and faculty from UCLA, Cal State Los Angeles and Loyola Marymount University.

From the Executive Director

Angie Tang

May 2012

This month’s newsletter highlights new approaches in how the Committee carries out its mission through three core programs—Education, Diplomacy, and Leadership Development. Each program compartment has set parameters for specific program development, funding, member engagement, and customized program products. The organization’s research and communication capabilities are fully integrated into each program area to enhance program content and optimize social media-based delivery platforms. New tools and features include:

From the Committee of 100 Chairman

Dominic Ng

May 2012

Recent events in U.S.-China relations--the purge of Bo Xilai and high-profile case of a blind Chinese dissident on the eve of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue--underscore the importance of candid communication and cooperation between Washington and Beijing and the people of both countries. In its efforts to deepen bilateral understanding and enhance people-to-people diplomacy, the Committee has made significant strides as evidenced in this month’s newsletter.

Leadership Development Forum Bridges Mentors and Mentees at 21st Annual Conference

21^st Annual Conference Leadership Development Forum Mentors and Mentees.

As part of C-100’s Leadership Development Program, C-100 members and young professionals convened for a luncheon discussion on professional advancement in Pasadena on April 21. The twelve C-100 member-mentors and 32 mentees were divided into five groups.

Honorable Mentions: Recent Awards to C-100 Members - Stewart Kwoh

Stewart Kwoh, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, Korean Churches for Community Development, and Asian Law Caucus.

Stewart Kwoh speaking at the Asian Law Caucus gala.

Three Los Angeles organizations honored President and Executive Director of the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) Stewart Kwoh this April.

On April 5, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles [CHIRLA], an organization “serving and empowering low-income immigrant workers and youth,” honored Kwoh for “his inspirational leadership for the immigrant communities of Los Angeles.”