Those interested in the Thai language information can find it at:

http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/new-voter/thai/

Or can call the Thai Language information hotline at:  (855) 345-3933

ที่หมายเลข (855) 345-3933

Opening Reception of the 12 Young Artists Talent Exhibition from Thailand
On Thursday May 17, 2012 at 18.00 hrs
At Royal Thai Consulate General, Los Angeles (611 N. Larchmont Blvd, 2nd Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90004)

You will have the opportunity to view their contemporary art works with the influence of Thai culture, as well as
meet and chat with these young talented Thai artists.

The Exhibition will be on display at the Royal Thai Consulate General during May 17-30, 2012.
Exhibition Hrs: Monday-Friday: 09.00-12.00 hrs, 13.00-16.00 hrs

For more info: 323-962-9575 ext 227

Seven candidates for Mayor of Los Angeles will be present to offer their vision for the city and answer your questions.

Please see the flyer below:

The cost per team is $120. Food and drinks will be provided. To enter your team, please contact Mr. Poonsiri from Shatto Lanes: (909)680-5150 or Mr. Peud Bunnarong Poonsombat, VP of Sports and Athletics at (323)529-4029

Arcadia Recreation and Community Center
375 Campus Dr
Arcadia, CA 91066

Tickets are $25 dollars per person with buffet style dinner.

On March 24, 2012 at Chai Tung Restaurant, Boonsong Anuntasukon became the Chair of the Tarn Nam Jai committee to create the Fundraising Dinner event for THAIS Inc.

Scholarship Fund 2012

Click here for Application

Program Information

The Royal Thai Consulate General and the Thai Association of Southern California (TASC) will be awarding scholarships to students (totaling $2000) to be used toward education expenses.

Requirements

1) Candidate qualifications

• Age 5-25
• Be enrolling or have enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2012 (Undergraduates only), or be enrolled in U.S. public school in grades (K – 12).
• Be of Thai descent.
• Record of community service
• The total household gross income of all adults 18 years of age or older who will be living in the home must be at or below the limits shown on the table below.

2011 MAXIMUM INCOME LIMITS

2) Required documents

• Application form
• A copy of parent’s ID, passport or any official document as proof of Thai heritage of the candidate’s parent(s).
• 2011 Parent’s Tax Return (US or Thailand)
• Copy of transcript
• A passport sized photo
• One page essay or 5 minute video essay answering at least one of the following questions:

1. What challenges have you and your family encountered and how have you overcome these challenges?
2. After finishing your Undergraduate degree, how do you plan on contributing to the Thai community here in Southern California?
3. If awarded this scholarship, how do you intend on using it?

3) Selection Process

All applications are due by 11:59 pm May 1, 2012. Please e-mail completed applications and supporting documents to programs@thaisocal.org or by mail to:

Thai Association of Southern California

PO BOX 16034

Irvine, CA 92623

A selection committee consisting of members from TASC board of directors, advisors, executive team, and/or liaisons will consider the applications.

The successful candidates will be contacted directly and the results will be announced publicly on TASC’s websites, social media, as well as local Thai media.

Forms and Questions

Candidates can obtain further information and the application form by:

1) Visiting the TASC website at http://www.thaisocal.org/scholarship, or

2) E-mailing programs@thaisocal.org

Assemblymember Torres Selects Elnie Vannatim as the
2012 Woman of the Year

Elnie Vannatim’s leadership and passion in civic engagement, education, and the empowerment of youth made her worthy of receiving the recognition as the 2012 Woman of the Year for the 61st Assembly District.

“Her dedication has inspired many in the community to get involved in their neighborhoods. And at the young age of 26 she is already a role model for our youth,” said Torres.

Vannatim currently serves in the Thai Association of Southern California, the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce (LAJCC), the First Tee of Los Angeles, and the Claremont area chapter of the League of Women Voters.

“Elnie has organized community groups to ensure that the voice of our community is being heard. Her involvement with the LAJCC has allowed her to help raise funds to help worthy students. I hope that others will follow in her footsteps.”

Elnie works in Public Affairs at the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc (CAP). CAP is a doctor-owned cooperative that provides services and medical professional liability coverage to almost 12,000 of California’s finest physicians.

Elnie resides with her mother, Manee Lai, in the City of Montclair. As a young woman, she is an exemplary leader and role model for other young professionals serving in their local communities.

Elnie will be honored with the 2012 Woman of the Year Award during a ceremony at the California State Capitol in Sacramento, CA this coming Monday, March 26, 2012.

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Catalina Martinez
Press Secretary
Assemblymember Norma Torres
State Capitol, Room 4167
Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: (916) 319-2061

The Office of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

Mayoral Internship Program: An Overview

The Mayoral Internship Program provides a unique opportunity of experiential learning for some of this country’s best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students. Those selected to participate will be assigned to a team—headed by a Senior Advisor or Deputy Mayor—and will work closely and, at times, in concert with all levels of government, in addition to City commissions and departments, on a breadth of issues related to the team’s focus area. Placement assignments are made based on a combination of factors, including the needs of the Mayor’s Office and the Mayoral Intern’s skill set and expressed interest in a specific area. Mayoral interns will perform a variety of tasks, which may involve policy research and development, drafting memoranda and briefs, community engagement, outreach and education, and legal research and analysis.

The Candidates

Prospective mayoral interns will be recent high school graduates with admittance to two or four year colleges or vocational schools, undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates of institutions of higher learning. The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, a record of academic achievement, a demonstrated commitment to public service, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. They will also have great interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of maintaining a high level of ethics and integrity in the work environment. All applicants must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 to be considered.

Opportunities

Internship opportunities are available in the following areas:

• Communications – Contribute to the development and implementation of media strategies using appropriate awareness and sensitivity. Gain hands-on experience in media relations, website and press material development, and special events and press conference planning.

• Energy and Environment – Work on the Mayor’s green agenda and assist in policy matters, including climate change, sustainability, alternative fuels, energy and water conservation, recycling, biking, and other environmental issues.

• Homeland Security and Public Safety – Work on policies related to the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Fire Department and the City Emergency Management Department regarding public safety policy initiatives and reforms.

• Office of Economic & Business Policy – Work on the development of policy and the administration of programs, projects, and initiatives pertaining to housing and economic development in the City of Los Angeles. Teams include LA’s Business Team, International Trade, Strategic Planning and Policy Development, and Minority Business Opportunity Center.

• Legal Counsel – Assist in providing legal research and advice to the Mayor and to members of his staff on a range of federal, state, and local matters through, among other tasks, conducting legal research and drafting memoranda. Outstanding, motivated, and highly qualified first or second year law student.

• Legislative & Intergovernmental Relations –Work on legislative matters at the federal, state, and local levels by conducting research, drafting correspondence, preparing briefings, and organizing trips for the Mayor.

• Neighborhood and Community Services – Work toward broadening opportunities for civic engagement among City residents and other community partners.

• Office of Protocol – Work with the City’s liaison to 96 consulates represented in the City.

o draft geopolitical briefing for meetings with Consuls General and or foreign dignitaries

o maintain diplomatic correspondence between the Consular Corps, foreign dignitaries

o assist in planning events for foreign dignitaries

• Education– Be a part of the team – participate in team meetings, agenda setting, and prioritization.

Gain experience in education reform and work with one of the leading education reformers in the country.

• Performance Management & Finance – Assist in improving delivery of City services by creating service delivery initiatives in partnership with City departments and measuring initiative results against desired outcomes; provide assistance in addressing the budgetary needs of the City.

• Gang Reduction and Youth Development – Assist in coordinating GRYD’s comprehensive violence reduction strategy across the City focusing on initiatives such as: gang prevention, intervention, reintegration and youth development. Interns will have the opportunity to provide administrative support as it relates to office projects and events, and will gain a wealth of knowledge in this innovative and developing field.

• Media-Mayor Villaraigosa is currently seeking interns who specialize in social media, graphic design, web programming, and video and are looking for high-level political communications experience.

o Interns will work with the Director of New Media and will gain invaluable knowledge in the area of political new media tools. This is an unpaid internship that requires at least 12-15 hours of work per week.

Requirements:

*Must be highly motivated, responsible, punctual, and committed. *Must have experience in AT LEAST ONE of the following: Web 2.0 tools, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro, Flash, Java, Drupal, HTML

Application Process – Summer 2012

The mayoral internship online application can be found by visiting Alliance’s website, www.alliancerc.com. Once on Alliance’s homepage, you will need to click on the “Current Searches” icon. Then click on the “Internships” icon. You will be taken to a page with the heading “Internship-City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office.” You should click on the “register” icon at which time you will be prompted to create a login account. Once you have logged in, you will be requested to provide additional information including a cover letter, a resume, a writing sample, references, and areas of interest, e.g., Mayor’s Office of Housing and Economic Development and Office of the Counsel to the Mayor. It is absolutely imperative that all requested information be provided if you are to be considered. The Summer 2012 Mayoral Internship Program will go from May 28 – August 31, 2012. The application deadline for the Summer 2012 program is March 31, 2012. You will be able to apply starting March 15, 2012.

If you have any questions about the Mayoral Internship Program please feel free to contact me. My information is below.

Thanks and good luck!

Carol S. Perez

Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa 200 N. Spring Street, Room 303 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 922-9749

carol.s.perez@lacity.org

Mayoral Internship Program Summer 2012 (Download)