The Asian Center

Amazing Asian Awards Dinner -- Thursday, May 14th 2009, 5:30 to 8:30 PM -- At Applause (2728 Birchcrest Grand Rapids, MI 49506)

Vision

To create awareness of the role and contribution made by the people of Asian origin in uplifting material, intellectual, social, cultural, and spiritual life in the United States.

Mission

To recognize the dedication and commitment of individuals who expend countless hours to improve the quality of life of the Asian community in West Michigan in particular and in the United States in general and work tirelessly to promote harmonious relationships within the diverse Asian communities as well as between Asian and other communities.
To bring about greater awareness of the high points, strengths, novelties, and exoticism of various Asian cultures in the United States.

Strategic Priorities and Goals

To develop a platform for projecting a genuine and positive image of Asian communities in the United States through showcasing the contributions of the community leaders and individuals with a glowing record of social and community service of Asian communities.
To create an authentic aura and a medium that shines well-deserved light on individual deeds that help the Asian communities grow in their cultural and social stature and thus provide an incentive for a continued effort towards helping Asian communities lead a self-gratified life.
To act as a premier fund-raiser event to generate critical financial support for Asian Center activities that are solely focused on improving the social, cultural, material, intellectual, and spiritual life of Asian communities. These activities include: Asian Youth Day Camp, Evergreen Club for the Elderly, Asian College Students Reception, Tobacco Prevention Program, Asian Hour Program, Asian Center Community Food Program, Violence Prevention/Education and Culturally Competent Mental Health Training and Counseling, Health Fare for Asian Elderly, and Need Assessment.

Upcoming Event Information

What:
The Amazing Asian Awards Dinner
Where:
Applause 2728 Birchcrest Grand Rapids MI 49506 MAP
When:
Thursday, May 14th 2009. From 5:30 to 8:30 PM. (5:30 to 6:30 hors d'ouvres!)
Contact:
Phone - 616.301.3987 | Email -
Ashok Kumar | Phone - 616.389.9523 | Email -
Douglas Chung | Phone - 616.780.0133 | Email -
Cost:
$50 per person (to Sponsor a table see below)
Dinner selection:
Please choose Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian. Download the Menu (pdf)

Asian Amazing Awards 2009

We are fortunate to have patrons like you who have consistently supported the mission and the vision of the Asian Center to improve the quality of life of Asian Americans in West Michigan. We are quite aware that these are the toughest of economic times for individuals and organizations alike; and yet you have taken time out of your busy schedule to give us your sympathetic ear.

It is our distinct privilege and honor to invite you and your colleagues to grace the 4th Amazing Asian Award (AAA) dinner that will be held on Thursday, May 14th 2009 at Applause (2728 Birchcrest Grand Rapids, MI 49506). The social hour begins at 5:30 with hors d'oeuvres; the program ends around 8:30 p.m., a sumptuous dinner interspersed in the middle. The function includes a 45-minute cultural item that captures the exotic diversity of signature Asian dances and fashions.

Asian Americans in the United States have consistently served the society with characteristic silence, diligence, loyalty, and creativity. Yet, the recognition of their contribution has remained largely unsung. The purpose of AAA is to fill this long standing void and honor people for their commitment to uplift the Asian community and promote harmonious relationship between Asians and other cultures.

Enclosed is a list of programs that the Asian Center has been actively engaged in. We are soliciting your kind support to continue with these indispensable programs. You can, if you so wish, earmark your contribution to any of these programs or discuss with us for any new programs that you may wish Asian Center to undertake.

Kindly accord us the benefit of your generosity and presence to help us celebrate the accomplishments of the Asian American people; especially the youth for their vital role in building a strong commonwealth society. Asian Center is a 501 (C) (3) organization. For further information and for RSVP (by April 30, 2009), please contact: Asian Center, 1444 Michigan St. Grand Rapids, MI 49503, or phone: (616) 301-3987; or e-mail .

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the AAA function.

Amazing Asian Awards recognize the dedication of individuals and entities who have worked tirelessly and selflessly to improve the quality of life of Asian Americans in the United States enabling partial realization of the Asian Center vision.

Vision

Mission

Strategic Priorities and Goals

Upcoming Event Information

Memories of 2007

Janet Mason
Dr. Emmanuel Barias, Asian Health Outreach Foundation
Father Phong

2007 Amazing Asian Awards Nominees

Vision

Mission

Strategic Priorities and Goals

Upcoming Event Information

Sponsor A Table!

Diamond Sponsor –$ 5,000

Platinum Sponsor– $3,000

Gold Sponsor – $2,000

Silver Sponsor - $1,000

Bronze Sponsor – $500

Individual Guests $50

Memories of 2007

Janet Mason Dr. Emmanuel Barias, Asian Health Outreach Foundation Father Phong

2007 Amazing Asian Awards Nominees

Janet Mason
Dr. Emmanuel Barias, Asian Health Outreach Foundation
Father Phong