YAPA

An organization dedicated to empowering Asian-Americans and serving the communities at large by promoting unity and cultural diversity through education, social networking, leadership development and community service.

YAPA's GOAL:
To serve as a bridge between Eastern and Western cultures, joining various ethnic communities together to share our resources inter-generationally, to create opportunities and effect positive change in the community at large.

Join the MBA & Law School Grads of Washington University and Saint Louis University at the Red Lounge

May 1st, 2012 | No Comments »

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The cofounder of Urbane St. Louis has invited YAPA to attend a networking event at Red Lounge located at the downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel near the Arch on May 10th at 7PM. Live Music. Drink specials. Free Admission. The event is hosted by MBA & Law School grads of Washington University and Saint Louis University. Complimentary Prizes and Giveaways. RSVP http://www.urbaneworldwide.com/stl/

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
315 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, Missouri, USA 63102
Date:Thursday, May 10th
Start time: 7:00PM

YAPA has a new office!

April 16th, 2012 | No Comments »

Donated by Max Tsai, YAPA has a central location to meet and plan community events and workshops for you. We can also collaborate closely with the Asian American Chamber of Commerce since we are sharing the space with them. It is located at 1766 Burns Ave. St. Louis, MO 63132. If you have any office furniture you would like to donate, please email info@yapastl.org. The following is a list recently compiled of items we still need:

a recycle bin, waste baskets, a large display case, copy paper, flat HD TV, 1 projector, 1 large screen, 3 marker boards, color copier/printer/ink/fax, staplers, staples, pens, notepads, clipboards, 1 mailbox cabinet with inbox slots, 2 easels, 3 filing cabinets, file folders, post-its, photo/pictureframes, laptops, mousepads, and office supply storage containers, and bins

Any assistance is appreciated

St. Louis Kite Festival

April 13th, 2012 | No Comments »

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Nearly 150 guests are already planning to attend! It is held between 10AM to 3PM at Saint Louis University’s Laclede/Compton Ave field. We still URGENTLY need volunteers so please contact Tiffany Wang ASAP directly at 314-989-1220 or by emailing her at tiffanywang@stl-cccsc.org if you would like to be involved. For more information, please see the attached flyer to view a detailed map, or please contact Tiffany with any questions.

Saint Louis University’s Laclede/Compton Ave field
Date:Saturday, April 21
Time:10:00AM-3:00PM

YAPA’s next Social Networking Event is at Mosaic!

April 13th, 2012 | No Comments »

Share tapas which are small plates of food with your fellow new and current YAPA members at the new Mosaic location in DesPeres. For more information on their Happy Hour menu and drink specials, please visit the Mini-Menu and Signature Drinks. Please RSVP at lifephiliac@gmail.com by April 18th.

Mosaic
11925 Manchester Road
Des Peres, MO 63131
Date:Thursday, April 19
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

***St. Louis Cardinals YAPA Fundraiser ***

March 29th, 2012 | No Comments »

Partnering with the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC), YAPA’s first fundraiser of the year is at Cardinals Opening Day before the game at Kiener Plaza. Game time is at 2:15pm (Cards vs. Cubs). We need volunteers to help us with this crucial effort. If you are able to contribute and help us prepare and sell food at our booth in Kiener Plaza, please contact our Fundraising Chair, Thomas Chang, ASAP at weihsiang@gmail.com by April 1st so he can coordinate this event with you. Your help makes a difference to us especially as a young organization. Something tells me there’s going to be a great turnout. J

Kiener Plaza
500 Pine Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
Date: Friday, April 13
Volunteer Time: 10AM-2PM (Arrive by 9AM)

Comedy Central’s Eliot Chang

March 27th, 2012 | No Comments »

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Asian American Association of Saint Louis University welcomes Comedy Central’s Eliot Chang to St. Louis. Admission is free. Please contact our VP Nhi Doan at nhiydoan@gmail.com ASAP by March 31st if you plan on attending.

Saint Louis University
Busch Student Center—Ballrooms (lower level)
20 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Date: Tuesday, April 3rd
Time: 6:30PM

The Saint Louis Language Immersion School (SLLIS) Sponsors Next Happy Hour on March 15th

March 6th, 2012 | No Comments »

We hope you can join us at our next professional networking event at the Drunken Fish in the Central West End so you can meet our wonderful sponsors from the Saint Louis Language Immersion School. Please click on this video for more information http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9BOociLjjE. Food and drinks will be provided for the first 60 guests so your RSVP is required. Due to limited capacity, please contact Janet Dayawon at lifephiliac@gmail.com no later than March 6th

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Open Heart, Open Mind– Lisa Ling at the Touhill on Tuesday, March 13th at 7pm (Special Discount for YAPA Members)

March 6th, 2012 | No Comments »

Once a co-host on The View and National Geographic , University of Missouri- St. Louis invites Guest Speaker, Lisa Ling, to The Touhill on the campus of University of Missouri- St. Louis on March 13th at 7pm. Regular admission is $15, but YAPA will have a chance to attend for $5 if you RSVP at info@yapastl.org ASAP by Saturday, March 3rd. Special thanks to YAPA Special Events Manager, Cevin Lee, for making us with the special discount. Whether you’re a broadcasting enthusiast or simply a Lisa Ling fan, don’t miss this opportunity!

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Karaoke Night at Joo Joo’s on March 10th

February 29th, 2012 | No Comments »

Alas, it is that time of the year again to tune those vocal chords.  If you’re dying to be heard, why not express yourself with a night of Karaoke at Joo Joo’s, a local Korean authentic restaurant.  Please RSVP Andrew Shin at andrewshin07@gmail.com no later than March 6th

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Pictures from The Cooking Extravaganza with Children of Dillon

February 28th, 2012 | No Comments »

We received an outpouring of support at the “Cooking Extravaganza!” on February 17th making dumplings with the children of Dillon International. Thanks to the 25 members that showed up for the event. The Saint Louis Chinese American News has the event featured on the February 23rd issue so check it out here. For more information about Dillon, please visit http://www.dillonadopt.com/

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