Dim Sum at Wild Ginger

NAAAP-Seattle reinstated its tradition of dim sum get togethers this past Sunday, April 17, at Wild Ginger, Bellevue.

Forty people gathered at the popular pan-Asian restaurant, filling two long rows of tables.

Social Chair Heidi Yu said she was pleased with the turnout. Upcoming NAAAP-Seattle social activities include the First Friday Monthly Mixer on May 6 at
Flo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Bellevue and the NAAAP Seattle Potluck on May 14 at Tanglewood Clubhouse in Issaquah.

For questions or to volunteer on NAAAP-Seattle's social committee, please email Heidi at heidi.yu@naaapseattle.org

Photos by Richard Palawan.

February's First Friday Mixer at O'Asian

Over 100 people packed the lounge area O'Asian Restaurant in Seattle on Feb. 4 for NAAAP-Seattle's First Friday Monthly Mixer. Twelve new members signed up at the event

NAAAP-Seattle member Eric Pao said, "It was definitely one of the better mixers. There were a lot of new faces."

Three photographers volunteered their services, including Ben Zheng, Like Zhang, and Steven Quan.

Volunteers at registration included: Pearl Pan, Lily Lee, Chen Wang, Sherwin Tsao, and Mikii Liu.

The next First Friday Monthly Mixer will be in downtown Bellevue on March 4.

For questions or to volunteer on the NAAAP-Seattle social committee, please contact NAAAP-Seattle Social Chair Heidi Yu at Heidi.Yu@naaapseattle.org

Photos by Ben Zheng.

First Friday NAAAP Mixer of 2011

On January 7, 2011, NAAAP Seattle organized its First Friday mixer of the year at Grand Cru Bar in Bellevue. Sixty people came and six people signed up for new membership. Social Chair Heidi Yu said she was pleased about the turnout. She added there were many new faces.

Helen Lee signed up for membership at the event. She said she wanted to join because, she "wanted to become better connected with other Asian American professionals in our community."

"I was impressed by the number of people that were in attendance, as well as the variety of professions which were represented," added Lee. "Great people, good fun!"

Jenafer Park, the new Community Service chair, conducted a survey about the NAAAP community service program. The 35 survey takers were entered in a drawing to win Starbucks gift cards. The winners included Karen Lin, Lisa Chen, and Jason Chu. The survey results will be used to improve NAAAPS' community service program.

Former Community Service Chair David Eam was elected as Vice President of Internal Affairs in December.

PR/ marketing Chair Julie Pham, Technology Chair Sherwin Tsao, NAAAP members Karen Lin and Mikii Liu, and first-time NAAAP event goer Paul Hopkins volunteered to register attendees.

Heidi Yu plans to organize a Dim Sum brunch sometime this spring at Wild Ginger. If you have any suggestions for mixer venues and social events please email heidi.yu@naaapseattle.org

The next First Friday Mixer will be held in Seattle on February 4, 2011. Please check the NAAAP website for details.

Photos by Mikii Liu.