Issue :：March 2012
Can you believe it's already March? Well, don't hesitate to get connected with what's happening around you. APEX has so much to offer this year including the upcoming networking mixer at Zov's Bistro in Tustin and the 2012 APEX Mentoring Program starting up in a couple of weeks. Get involved today!

APEX Networking Mixer - Get Involved in OC:
Turn Good Ideas into Good Deeds

APEX will kick off the year with our professional networking mixer in Orange County. As we continue to bring you more programs and events in OC, come find out how you can become more involved with APEX or in your local community.

Thursday, March 15, 2012
6:30PM-9:30PM
Zov's Bistro
17440 17th St. Ste A
Tustin, CA 92780

Premium Members
FREE with pre-registration at www.membership.apex.org
-or- $5 at door

Non-Members
$10 with pre-registration at http://apexgetinvolved.eventbrite.com
-or- $15 at door

**EVENT SPECIAL**
Apply your admission towards APEX Premium Membership when you sign up at the event!

Extended happy hour drink specials, passed appetizers.
Dress Code：Business attire only
Parking：Free in adjoining lots

For more information, please visit www.apex.org or contact ellen.chen@apex.org.

Mentor Application Deadline Extended Until March 9th

The APEX Mentoring Program（AMP）is still accepting applications to be a MENTOR for AMP 2012!（Mentee applications were due March 1）Check out www.apex.org/amp for more information and to fill out an online application. Mentor Applications are due March 9!

APEX Mentorship Program（AMP）is a unique, small-group mentoring program designed to match mentor-mentee pairs with the mission of developing future leaders by helping Asian Pacific Islander Americans（APIA）with professional and personal development. Throughout the program, mentors and mentees will be presented with numerous opportunities to foster their personal and professional development, through AMP workshops focused on topics such as goal setting, networking, career strategies, public speaking, and leadership. The 2012 program begins in March and ends in August.

***John Kobara, Executive VP/COO of the California Community Foundation will be our Workshop #1 speaker. He has given hundreds of workshop and presentations for Fortune 500 corporations, universities, professional associations, non-profits, and community organizations all over the world! He speaks on career and life development, pursuit of passion, mentoring, and networking. For more information, visit：www.johnkobara.com

***Mina Watkins will be one of our Workshop #2 speakers. She is an Accredited Certified Coach specializing in teaching people on how to BE than just DO, which has her clients being happy individuals producing extraordinary results, such as achieving an organization's mission and goals, produce fulfilling relationships, and advancement in their career. For more information, visit：www.coachminawatkins.com

If you have any questions about AMP or are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Joyce Nakashima, Director of Mentorship at joyce.nakashima@apex.org.

If you are interested in joining the AMP committee, please contact Julie To, Chair of Mentorship atjulie.to@apex.org.

Thank you to our 2012 sponsor：NAPA（Network for Asian Pacific Americans at Warner Bros.）

Join the APEX Youth Olympics 2012 Planning Committee

The APEX Youth Olympics team is currently looking for individuals that would like to be on the 2012 Youth Olympics Committee. Volunteers are needed to help plan all aspects of the event from logistics, activities, sponsorship, marketing, and more. The committee will be meeting on a regular basis on Sundays. This is a perfect way to get involved with APEX, and meet other like-minded professionals with an interest in bettering our community!

To learn more about the committee, please contact Carly Nguyen, Director of Youth Olympics atcarly.nguyen@apex.org.

For more information and to watch the APEX Youth Olympics 2011 video, please visitwww.apex.org/yo.

Save the Date for the 19th Annual APEX Awards Gala

The APEX board and membership have reached unprecedented levels, and we continue to strive for excellence in motivating and empowering individuals to not only give back, but to challenge themselves in reaching new heights in both their personal and professional goals.

Our annual awards gala will celebrate APEX's past and present accomplishments in helping to build tomorrow's leaders in the APA professional community. We will also recognize prominent Asian Pacific Americans who are opening doors for more leaders to rise. We hope that you can join us in this yearly celebration.

Saturday, September 8, 2012
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Stay tuned for more details!

Photos courtesy of Kwiri Yang and Jason Flores.

You'll Enjoy Volunteering with APEX Cares!

Always wanted to volunteer, but not sure where to start? Sign up with APEX Cares to get information on our latest volunteer opportunities that can build leadership skills, not to mention your personal and professional network in a constructive and positive way - all while helping the local community.

Sign up here!

Please contact Charles Tran, Director of Community Service atcharles.tran@apex.org for more information, and to get involved.

For more information about APEX Cares, visitwww.apex.org/apexcares.

Thank You Holland & Knight!

APEX would like to send a special thank you to our longtime Legal Counsel Adam Ritter and the Los Angeles Office of Holland & Knight, especially Stacey Wang, Cheryl Boberg and Denise Koeppen for being instrumental forces in donating their office and time to allow APEX to hold our monthly Board meetings.

Your dedication, service and commitment to APEX and Asian Pacific Islander American young professionals is appreciated. The success of our organization and the impact we make in the community wouldn't be possible without your ongoing support.

It has truly been a privilege to be able to call Holland & Knight our home for over a decade and we look forward to many more years ahead. Thank you for your generosity and being an integral part of the APEX Family!

Professional Tip of the Month：Remembering People

Can't seem to remember whose business card that was when you get home from a networking event? An easy, helpful way to remember people is to take notes on the back of their business cards. Keep a pen with you and when you get a chance, jot down some notes to reference later. It's simple, easy and fast.

Photos courtesy of Jimmy Cheng and Jimmy Yeh.

This Month's Seasonal Activities at Pelican Hill!

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Tuscany with Primavera in Firenze, offered this spring at Andrea. Aspiring brew masters will delight in the Coliseum Beer-Maker's Dinner as Pelican Hill partners with Karl Strauss for a unique dining experience pairing the flavors of brew and food.

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