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Be Proud And Lets' Be Ready To Get Counted In 2010 US Census !
The US government conducts the Population Census every ten years (in a year ending with 0) to collect and process head count (not just of citizens, but also of residents, refugees, …) and demographics...... (Read More)
6/23/2009 | 2010 US Census Committe for the People of Burma |
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No Time for Dreams: Living in Burma under Military Rule
No Time for Dreams: Living in Burma under Military Rule By Carolyn Wakeman and San San Tin, Introduction by Emma Larkin has "SPECIAL ONLINE PRE-PUBLICATION DISCOUNT at $29.96 (25% Off).
It is going to be published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. .
Compelling images of cinnamon-robed monks confronting the guns and clubs of Burma's military junta outraged the world in September 2007 and San San Tin Inspired by the legacy of her father Ba Tin's struggle against British colonialism beginning in the 1930s, infuses her journey from school girl to journalist and, briefly, to businesswoman with an unbroken spirit of resistance.
Offering a compassionate insider's view of politics, culture, religion, and family during nearly half a century of unrelenting dictatorship, this riveting personal story traces an arc of decline to reveal the bitter fate of a once-prosperous and cosmopolitan society.
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BAWA Held Annual General Body Meeting On January 23rd 2010 In Cupertino
Burmese American Women's Alliance (BAWA) held its Annual General Body Meeting on January 23rd 2010 in Cupertino, California.
BAWA Information and Technical Support officer, Sean ( Khin Hlaing Soe) acted as the master of ceremony. Vice President Daw Aye Aye Maw welcomed the members and guests to the 2010 AGM. Next, BAWA President Daw Mabel Tun presented BAWA background information, the organization's mission. She also updated the audience with 2009 BAWA events and activities. The main event for 2009 was Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's 64th birthday celebration in Fremont. Mayor of Fremont Bob Wassermann attended that event at Metta Nanada Vihra Buddhist Temple.
Through out 2009, BAWA had participated and supported many fund raising events organized by other Burmese organizations in the area. In addition, BAWA families also volunteered at San Jose soup kitchens on two occasions during the month of June and dedicated their good deeds to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in honor of her birthday.
The financial report was presented by the treasurer Ma Nandi Kyaw Min. After that the Secretary, Myat Ohn shared the planed activities for 2010.
Next, Yasmin Vanya presented the proposed bylaws changes regarding membership status, Voting rights and eligibility to run for an election (for 2011). All members cast the votes and changes were approved. For details of the bylaws changes, please contact one of the EC members.
Election committee consists of U Richard Aung Myint, U Sein Tun and U Nyunt Than. The names of the members, who wished to be elected, were posted on the white board.
Election was held under the watchful eyes of the election committee.
Daw Htay Htay Kyi who was a founding member who was part of the group who worked on the original bylaws, explained that according to BAWA bylaws, the board is elected first. The Board can appoint or hire EC members. Any member or even a non-member can be hired and appointed to a EC position.
The following people were elected to serve on the BOD:
Mabel Tun
Nandi Kyaw Min
Sean (Khin Hlaing Soe)
Htwe Htwe Win
Yasmin Vanya
Newly elected BOD met quickly and Daw Mabel Tun was nominated to serve as the President for the next term.
Htwe Htwe Win - Vice President
Yasmin Vanya - Secretary
Nandi Kyaw Min - Treasurer
Ngwe Thar Lay - Joint Treasurer
Sean and Ko Lin Kyaw - Information and Technical Support
Congratulation everyone. We hope this team will take BAWA to the next level in 2010.
We all need to work together in unity for our Community.
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