Monthly Archives: January 2016

Asian American Leadership Forum 2016

When: Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 8:30am – 3:00pm

Where: Columbia College Chicago, Film Row Cinema, 8th Floor, 1104 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL

What: Asian Americans Advancing Justice presents the Asian American Leadership Forum (AALF). The AALF is a unique conference whose goal is to bring together people from different professional sectors, industries, and backgrounds to share, learn, and network.

For more information click here or email bhara@advancingjustice-chicago.org.

Judges and Lawyers for Jacob Meister

When: Monday, February 8 from 4:00 – 6:00pm

Where: Flamm Teibloom & Stanko, Ltd., 20 N Clark St, Ste 2200, Chicago, IL

What: A fundraising reception in support of Jacob Meister, a candidate for Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court.

To RSVP, click here or email bridgetdooley@mac.com or call (630) 640-7933.

Cocktail Reception for Carolyn J. Gallagher, Candidate for Cook County Circuit Court Judge

When: Monday, January 25, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00pm

Where: The home of Larry Huggins, 300 E. 18th Street, Chicago, IL

What: The Gallagher for Judge Committee holds a cocktail reception in support of Carolyn J. Gallagher, candidate for Cook County Circuit Court Judge.

To RSVP, email info@electgallagher.com or call 312-576-5746

Asian American & Pacific Islander Community Roundtable

When: Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 1:30 – 4:30pm

Where: Ismaili JamatKhana & Community Center, 100 Shermer Rd., Glenview, IL

What: The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Great Lakes Regional Network and the Ismaili JamatKhana & Community Center host a community roundtable.  This is an opportunity for the AAPI community to help federal officials understand and respond to their needs and promote enrollment for the Affordable Care Act.

Participating federal representatives include: U.S. Dept. of Labor, OSHA; Small Business Administration (SBA); Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Social Security Administration (SSA); National Labor Relations Board (NLRB); U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Special guest: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky.

For questions, email SadruddinNoorani@aol.com or call 312-550-5456.

YWCA Lake County Women of Achievement Awards Gala

When: Friday, May 20, 2016.  Save the date.

Where: Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL

What: YWCA Lake County presents the 38th Annual Women of Achievement Awards Gala.

For more information and to register, visit the website.