Media Contact: Christy Penders, NAAO Public Information Officer (512) 836-2388
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For Immediate Release
(Austin, TX) - The Network of Asian American Organizations (NAAO) and Mayor Lee Leffingwell are hosting the 2010 NAAO Induction Ceremony with a six course dinner, Wednesday, July 28th at 6 p.m. at Fortune Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Chinatown Center, 10901 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78753.
This event marks a significant milestone for the Asian American community as the NAAO Board of Directors and new Officers embark NAAO’s initiatives for expanding community services and starting capital campaigns for the opening of the Asian American Resource Center in the year 2012. This event serves to explore partnerships, develop plans, and help promote and preserve community values.
A number of city and state elected officials and Asian community leaders will be available for interviews and pictures, including Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Mayor ProTem Mike Martinez, City Councilmember Laura Morrison, State Representative Donna Howard, City Manager Marc Ott, Assistant City Manager Rudy Garza, Director of Austin Water Utility Greg Meszaros, Director of Watershed Protection Department Victoria Li, former Mayor of Austin Gus Garcia, among others.
There is a media table set up at the event. If you plan to join us for dinner, please RSVP to Christy Penders at
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, no later than July 23rd.
On behalf of the Network of Asian American Organizations, we look forward to building a strong and productive relationship with you and your organization, and we hope to see you July 28th.
Established in 1996 and officially incorporated as a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, the Network of Asian American Organizations (NAAO) is the leading service and information network that unites and promotes the Asian American community through educational, cultural, social, and business programs. For more information about NAAO, visit www.naao-austin.org .
