The Asian American Coalition of Chicago
Presents
The 29th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
" IT'S TIME"
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, IL
Hosted by The Thai American Community
Vallapa Kongsri
AACC 2012 Chair
Arun Sampanthavivat
AACC 2012 Co-Chair
Honorable Narong Sasitorn
Consul General of Thailand in Chicago
Keynote Speaker
His Excellency, Professor Kantathi Suphamongkhon
The 39th Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand (2005-2006)
Professor Kantathi Suphamongkhon has taught various subjects including, International
Law, International Organizations, Political Science, Theories and Practices in International
Relations, International Trade and Foreign Policy, Negotiations and Foreign Policy,
International Politics and Globalization, Foreign Policy of Thailand, Southeast Asian
Studies, Foreign Policy Decision-Making as well as Psychology and Foreign Policy.
2012 Pan Asian American Ping Tome Memorial Awardee
Raymond B. Lee
“Raymond Lee built his business from a small warehouse on Wells Street to what is now one of the largest Asian, African, Caribbean and Oriental wholesale food importers and distributors in the United States. During this time, he has always been a strong supporter of Asian organizations, both financially and most important, volunteering his time and personal services. In other words, he was a “doer”! “If you need me, I will be there and I will help!” “
2012 Grand Asian American Sandra Otaka Memorial Awardee
Honorable Jess White
Jesse White is Illinois’ 37th Secretary of State. He was first elected to the office in 1998 and won landslide victories in 2002, in which he won all 102 counties, and again in 2006. On November 2, 2010, White was re-elected to a fourth term, winning another landslide victory in which he earned over 2.5 million votes statewide. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is the largest and most diverse office of its kind in the nation, providing more direct services to the people of Illinois than any other public agency.
Celebrity Presenters
Nancy Loo
Emmy Award-winning journalist from WGN-TV
Steve Dolinsky
James Beard Award-winning from ABC 7
The Asian American Coalition of Chicago welcomes VIPs Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford, Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez & Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
2012 Communty Service Award recipients
1. (Mr.) David Lee, Professor Emeritus of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry;
and Board Chairman, Chinese American Association of Greater Chicago
Chinese American Community Awardee;
2. (Mr.) Jose Renato N. (Napoli) Abella, Quality Assurance Coordinator,
John Stroger County Hospital ; Secretary, Filipino Military Alumni Association of IL
Filipino American Community Awardee;
3. (Dr.) Vijay Khiani, M.D., Medical Director, Esophageal Program and Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago; Founder, New Life Volunteering Society
Indian American Community Awardee;
4. (Mr.) Kismet Sabbath Argopradipto, Accountant, Proficient Business Systems, Inc;
Member, Executive Event Committee, Indonesian American Community of Illinois
Indonesian American Community Awardee;
5. (Ms.) Sharon Harada, (Retired) Assistant Executive Director, Japanese American
Service Committee; Newsletter Editor, Midwest Buddhist Temple “Bulletin”,
Japanese American Community Awardee;
6. (Mr.) Tai Ryang Shin, Founder, Owner and President, Wagger Foods Corporation;
Board Chairman, Korean American Association of Chicago
Korean American Community Awardee
7. (Mr.) Eric C. Tee, 3rd - Year Medical Student, Medical School at
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago;
Secretary, Malaysian Club of Chicago (2010-2012)
Malaysian American Community Awardee;
8. (Mr.) Bala Ghimire, Manager, Chicago Curry House and Curry Hut;
President, Education Foundation of Nepali Community
Nepali American Community Awardee;
9. (Mr.) Muhammad Munir Akhtar,
Founder and CEO, RNA Corporation
Pakistani American Community Awardee;
10. (Mr.) Ruangsuk Chamnankict, Medical Technician, Cook County Hospital;
Member of The Thai Cultural Center and Fine Arts Institute of Illinois
Thai American Community Awardee; and
11. (Mr.) Michael Nghia Nguyen, Manager,
Vice President Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Vietnamese American Community Awardee.
2012 Youth Who Excels Award recipients
1. (Mr.) Kai Yang E. (Eddie) Lei, 17, Senior Thomas Kelly High School
Chinese American Community Awardee;
2. (Mr.) Ryan P. Singh, 19, Sophomore, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Indian American Community Awardee;
3. (Ms.) Ni Made Nias Yunirika Asnawa, and (Ms.) Ni Nyoman Nias Yonitika
Asnawa, 18, Juniors, Parkland College, Champaign
Indonesian American Community Co-Awardees;
4. (Mr.) John Kim, 20, Freshman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Korean American Community Awardee;
5. (Mr.) Shiva Updhyay, 17, Senior, Stephen Mather High School
Nepali American Community Awardee;
6. (Mr.) Aftab Ali, 17, Junior, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire
Pakistani American Community Awardee;
7. (Ms.) Jaichana Sookhakitch, 19, Freshman, College of Lake County, Grayslake,
Thai American Community Awardee; and
8. (Ms.) Michelle M. Le, 14, Freshman, Stephen Mather High School
Vietnamese American Community Awardee.
Thai Classical Dance
Performed by Thai Classical Dance School of Thai Buddhist Temple
"Cendrawasih Dance"
Performance sponsored by
The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Chicago
"Butterfly Lovers" Cantonese Opera
Performed by Mr. Don Lam and Ms. Cara Liu
Ougi Zukushi, "Collection of Fans"
Performed by Fujima Ryu of Chicago
Traditional Korean Dance
Performed by The Choomsarang Dance Group
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Registration
In Silent Auction area
Press Media
Thai Classical Dance
US National Anthem by Ms. Monchaya Jetabut
Thai National Anthem by Mr. Hon Bannapradist
Opening Remarks by Vallapa Kongsri, Event Chair
Presentation of Grand Asian Sandra Otaka Award
Honoree: Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State
“Butterfly Lovers”
Presentation of Pan Asian Ping Tom Award
Honoree: Mr. Raymond B. Lee
“Cendrawasih Dance”
Presentation of Youth who Excel Award
Traditional Korean Dance
Presentation of Adult Community Awards
After party in VIP room
" To everything there is a reason..."
Learning: "There is an appropriate time for everything."
Origin: From the Bible, Ecclesiastes 3 (King James Version)
MAJOR SPONSORS
(Rd # 6f As of presstime, 2/16/12 –4:30 p.m.)
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following, without whose help this event could not be possible:
PRESENTING SPONSOR ($30,000)
Fred Eychaner
GLOBAL SPONSORS ($10,000)
The Hartford
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wanandi
PAN ASIAN SPONSOR ($7,000)
Wintrust Financial Corporation
CONTINENTAL SPONSORS ($5,000)
AAR, David Storch
American Family Insurance
CNA Foundation
COMMUNITY SPONSOR ($3,000)
ANA
COALITION SPONSORS ($1,500)
Robert Bratton
Kendall College School of Culinary Arts
Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer
IN-KIND SPONSORS
ENERI Communications, Charity Media Partner, Agency of Record
Kobotech, Inc. and Vidtech
TABLE SPONSORS (Two and Up)
The Chinese American Community – Chinese American Civic Council of Chicago; Chicago Chinatown
Chamber of Commerce; Chinese American Service League, Inc.; Coalition for A Better Chinese
American Community; Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc. – Greater Chicago Chapter;
Golden Country Oriental Food L.L.C.
The Filipino American Community – Austriaco & Associates, Ltd.
The Indian American Community – Alliance of Midwest India Associations;
Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago
Indonesian American Community of Illinois
The Japanese American Community and Japanese American Citizens League, Chicago Chapter
Asian American Advisory Board to U.S. Senator Mark Kirk and Steve H. Kim, Chair
Korean American Association of Chicago; Korean American Bar Association of Chicago; Korean American
Women’s Association of Chicago; Korean American Community Services and ioTrio
Malaysian Club of Chicago
The Pakistani American Community
The Thai American Community, Thai American Association of Illinois and Thai Town Center, Inc.
The Vietnamese American Community - Nghia Sinh International, Inc.
_________________________________________________
SILENT AUCTION DONORS
(Rd # 5 As of presstime, 2/20/12 –9 P.M.)
The Asian American Coalition of Chicago gratefully acknowledge the support of the following:
GIFT CERTIFICATES HOTELS AND RESORTS IN THAILAND
Banyan Tree Samui
Banyan Tree Phuket
Chiva-Som, Hua-Hin
Airline Tickets for 2 from Bangkok to Chiengmai from Ms. Nontalee Lacharoj, Empress Travel in Thailand
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
Imperial Hua Hin Beach Resort
Imperial Adamas Beach Resort Phuket
Jim Thompson America Inc
Le Meridien Bangkok
Le Meridien Changmai Hotel
Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School
Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien Hotel
W Retreat Koh Samui
Special thanks to our Co-coordinator in Thailand: Nitaya Jutamart
The Allerton Hotel Chicago
Arun’s Restaurant
Arun Sampanthavivat Private Collection
The Consul General of Thailand, The Hon. Narong Sasitorn
Bradford Renaissance Portraits Package
Carnivale
Chicago Sinfonietta and ENERI Communications at LURE Izakaya Pub
Coco Pazzo
Chen’s Restaurant
Chicago Dragons Athletic Association
DigiSlate, Inc.
Gioco Restaurant
Giordano’s Restaurant
Gibson’s Restaurant Group
Golden Triangle Asian Furniture
The Hartford
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Japonais Restaurant
Julia Hadi Gallery
Koi Restaurant
Prasit Kobsombat
Edward W. Lai – Selected Work from the Grace Lai Collection
RL Restaurant
Urbanbelly
_____________________________________________________________________________
Presents
The 29th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
" IT'S TIME"
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, IL
Hosted by The Thai American Community
Vallapa Kongsri
AACC 2012 Chair
Arun Sampanthavivat
AACC 2012 Co-Chair
Honorable Narong Sasitorn
Consul General of Thailand in Chicago
Keynote Speaker
His Excellency, Professor Kantathi Suphamongkhon
The 39th Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand (2005-2006)
Professor Kantathi Suphamongkhon has taught various subjects including, International
Law, International Organizations, Political Science, Theories and Practices in International
Relations, International Trade and Foreign Policy, Negotiations and Foreign Policy,
International Politics and Globalization, Foreign Policy of Thailand, Southeast Asian
Studies, Foreign Policy Decision-Making as well as Psychology and Foreign Policy.
2012 Pan Asian American Ping Tome Memorial Awardee
Raymond B. Lee
“Raymond Lee built his business from a small warehouse on Wells Street to what is now one of the largest Asian, African, Caribbean and Oriental wholesale food importers and distributors in the United States. During this time, he has always been a strong supporter of Asian organizations, both financially and most important, volunteering his time and personal services. In other words, he was a “doer”! “If you need me, I will be there and I will help!” “
2012 Grand Asian American Sandra Otaka Memorial Awardee
Honorable Jess White
Jesse White is Illinois’ 37th Secretary of State. He was first elected to the office in 1998 and won landslide victories in 2002, in which he won all 102 counties, and again in 2006. On November 2, 2010, White was re-elected to a fourth term, winning another landslide victory in which he earned over 2.5 million votes statewide. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is the largest and most diverse office of its kind in the nation, providing more direct services to the people of Illinois than any other public agency.
Celebrity Presenters
Nancy Loo
Emmy Award-winning journalist from WGN-TV
Steve Dolinsky
James Beard Award-winning from ABC 7
The Asian American Coalition of Chicago welcomes VIPs Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford, Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez & Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
2012 Communty Service Award recipients
1. (Mr.) David Lee, Professor Emeritus of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry;
and Board Chairman, Chinese American Association of Greater Chicago
Chinese American Community Awardee;
2. (Mr.) Jose Renato N. (Napoli) Abella, Quality Assurance Coordinator,
John Stroger County Hospital ; Secretary, Filipino Military Alumni Association of IL
Filipino American Community Awardee;
3. (Dr.) Vijay Khiani, M.D., Medical Director, Esophageal Program and Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago; Founder, New Life Volunteering Society
Indian American Community Awardee;
4. (Mr.) Kismet Sabbath Argopradipto, Accountant, Proficient Business Systems, Inc;
Member, Executive Event Committee, Indonesian American Community of Illinois
Indonesian American Community Awardee;
5. (Ms.) Sharon Harada, (Retired) Assistant Executive Director, Japanese American
Service Committee; Newsletter Editor, Midwest Buddhist Temple “Bulletin”,
Japanese American Community Awardee;
6. (Mr.) Tai Ryang Shin, Founder, Owner and President, Wagger Foods Corporation;
Board Chairman, Korean American Association of Chicago
Korean American Community Awardee
7. (Mr.) Eric C. Tee, 3rd - Year Medical Student, Medical School at
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago;
Secretary, Malaysian Club of Chicago (2010-2012)
Malaysian American Community Awardee;
8. (Mr.) Bala Ghimire, Manager, Chicago Curry House and Curry Hut;
President, Education Foundation of Nepali Community
Nepali American Community Awardee;
9. (Mr.) Muhammad Munir Akhtar,
Founder and CEO, RNA Corporation
Pakistani American Community Awardee;
10. (Mr.) Ruangsuk Chamnankict, Medical Technician, Cook County Hospital;
Member of The Thai Cultural Center and Fine Arts Institute of Illinois
Thai American Community Awardee; and
11. (Mr.) Michael Nghia Nguyen, Manager,
Vice President Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Vietnamese American Community Awardee.
2012 Youth Who Excels Award recipients
1. (Mr.) Kai Yang E. (Eddie) Lei, 17, Senior Thomas Kelly High School
Chinese American Community Awardee;
2. (Mr.) Ryan P. Singh, 19, Sophomore, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Indian American Community Awardee;
3. (Ms.) Ni Made Nias Yunirika Asnawa, and (Ms.) Ni Nyoman Nias Yonitika
Asnawa, 18, Juniors, Parkland College, Champaign
Indonesian American Community Co-Awardees;
4. (Mr.) John Kim, 20, Freshman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Korean American Community Awardee;
5. (Mr.) Shiva Updhyay, 17, Senior, Stephen Mather High School
Nepali American Community Awardee;
6. (Mr.) Aftab Ali, 17, Junior, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire
Pakistani American Community Awardee;
7. (Ms.) Jaichana Sookhakitch, 19, Freshman, College of Lake County, Grayslake,
Thai American Community Awardee; and
8. (Ms.) Michelle M. Le, 14, Freshman, Stephen Mather High School
Vietnamese American Community Awardee.
Thai Classical Dance
Performed by Thai Classical Dance School of Thai Buddhist Temple
"Cendrawasih Dance"
Performance sponsored by
The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Chicago
"Butterfly Lovers" Cantonese Opera
Performed by Mr. Don Lam and Ms. Cara Liu
Ougi Zukushi, "Collection of Fans"
Performed by Fujima Ryu of Chicago
Traditional Korean Dance
Performed by The Choomsarang Dance Group
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Registration
In Silent Auction area
Press Media
Thai Classical Dance
US National Anthem by Ms. Monchaya Jetabut
Thai National Anthem by Mr. Hon Bannapradist
Opening Remarks by Vallapa Kongsri, Event Chair
Presentation of Grand Asian Sandra Otaka Award
Honoree: Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State
“Butterfly Lovers”
Presentation of Pan Asian Ping Tom Award
Honoree: Mr. Raymond B. Lee
“Cendrawasih Dance”
Presentation of Youth who Excel Award
Traditional Korean Dance
Presentation of Adult Community Awards
After party in VIP room
" To everything there is a reason..."
Learning: "There is an appropriate time for everything."
Origin: From the Bible, Ecclesiastes 3 (King James Version)
MAJOR SPONSORS
(Rd # 6f As of presstime, 2/16/12 –4:30 p.m.)
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following, without whose help this event could not be possible:
PRESENTING SPONSOR ($30,000)
Fred Eychaner
GLOBAL SPONSORS ($10,000)
The Hartford
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wanandi
PAN ASIAN SPONSOR ($7,000)
Wintrust Financial Corporation
CONTINENTAL SPONSORS ($5,000)
AAR, David Storch
American Family Insurance
CNA Foundation
COMMUNITY SPONSOR ($3,000)
ANA
COALITION SPONSORS ($1,500)
Robert Bratton
Kendall College School of Culinary Arts
Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer
IN-KIND SPONSORS
ENERI Communications, Charity Media Partner, Agency of Record
Kobotech, Inc. and Vidtech
TABLE SPONSORS (Two and Up)
The Chinese American Community – Chinese American Civic Council of Chicago; Chicago Chinatown
Chamber of Commerce; Chinese American Service League, Inc.; Coalition for A Better Chinese
American Community; Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc. – Greater Chicago Chapter;
Golden Country Oriental Food L.L.C.
The Filipino American Community – Austriaco & Associates, Ltd.
The Indian American Community – Alliance of Midwest India Associations;
Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago
Indonesian American Community of Illinois
The Japanese American Community and Japanese American Citizens League, Chicago Chapter
Asian American Advisory Board to U.S. Senator Mark Kirk and Steve H. Kim, Chair
Korean American Association of Chicago; Korean American Bar Association of Chicago; Korean American
Women’s Association of Chicago; Korean American Community Services and ioTrio
Malaysian Club of Chicago
The Pakistani American Community
The Thai American Community, Thai American Association of Illinois and Thai Town Center, Inc.
The Vietnamese American Community - Nghia Sinh International, Inc.
_________________________________________________
SILENT AUCTION DONORS
(Rd # 5 As of presstime, 2/20/12 –9 P.M.)
The Asian American Coalition of Chicago gratefully acknowledge the support of the following:
GIFT CERTIFICATES HOTELS AND RESORTS IN THAILAND
Banyan Tree Samui
Banyan Tree Phuket
Chiva-Som, Hua-Hin
Airline Tickets for 2 from Bangkok to Chiengmai from Ms. Nontalee Lacharoj, Empress Travel in Thailand
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
Imperial Hua Hin Beach Resort
Imperial Adamas Beach Resort Phuket
Jim Thompson America Inc
Le Meridien Bangkok
Le Meridien Changmai Hotel
Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School
Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien Hotel
W Retreat Koh Samui
Special thanks to our Co-coordinator in Thailand: Nitaya Jutamart
The Allerton Hotel Chicago
Arun’s Restaurant
Arun Sampanthavivat Private Collection
The Consul General of Thailand, The Hon. Narong Sasitorn
Bradford Renaissance Portraits Package
Carnivale
Chicago Sinfonietta and ENERI Communications at LURE Izakaya Pub
Coco Pazzo
Chen’s Restaurant
Chicago Dragons Athletic Association
DigiSlate, Inc.
Gioco Restaurant
Giordano’s Restaurant
Gibson’s Restaurant Group
Golden Triangle Asian Furniture
The Hartford
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Japonais Restaurant
Julia Hadi Gallery
Koi Restaurant
Prasit Kobsombat
Edward W. Lai – Selected Work from the Grace Lai Collection
RL Restaurant
Urbanbelly
_____________________________________________________________________________
2012 ASIAN AMERICAN COALITION OF CHICAGO
29th ANNUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
29th ANNUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
AACC 2012 Mailing Address:
c/o Thai American Association of Illinois
3260 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60618
Tel. (773) 463-8424 Fax (773) 463-3004
e-mail: info@aacchicago.org
website:www.aacchicago.org
FOR: 2012 Asian American Coalition of Chicago Planning Committee
THE AACC 2012 HOST COMMITTEE
Vallapa Kongsri, Chair
Arun Sampanthavivat, Co-Chair
Tippi Lee, Secretary/Tickets Chair
Surachai Moraras, Treasurer
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES ONLY, CONTACT:
Irene Cualoping, JD (ENERI/Rieny),Chair, AACC 2012 Media Committee
Managing Partner, ENERI Communications
tel. (312) 635-0888
e-mail general: info@enericom.net
Please like our page on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Asian-American-Coalition-of-Chicago/324207454261258
This release posted at: www.aacchicago.org and www.enericom.net/blog
c/o Thai American Association of Illinois
3260 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60618
Tel. (773) 463-8424 Fax (773) 463-3004
e-mail: info@aacchicago.org
website:www.aacchicago.org
FOR: 2012 Asian American Coalition of Chicago Planning Committee
THE AACC 2012 HOST COMMITTEE
Vallapa Kongsri, Chair
Arun Sampanthavivat, Co-Chair
Tippi Lee, Secretary/Tickets Chair
Surachai Moraras, Treasurer
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES ONLY, CONTACT:
Irene Cualoping, JD (ENERI/Rieny),Chair, AACC 2012 Media Committee
Managing Partner, ENERI Communications
tel. (312) 635-0888
e-mail general: info@enericom.net
Please like our page on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Asian-American-Coalition-of-Chicago/324207454261258
This release posted at: www.aacchicago.org and www.enericom.net/blog
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