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Thursday, July 30, 2009 – YAPA participated in the Asian Pacific Heritage Night Celebration at Busch Stadium to watch the Cardinals play against the Dodgers. Notification of this event initially started about two weeks prior to game night. Eight days to game day, YAPA learned that only 12 tickets had been sold and the event was to being cancelled. YAPA then initiated a campaign to rally Asians in the greater St. Louis area to come out to not only support the hometown world champion Cardinals, but to also represent and celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage. The word quickly spread and many individuals and sponsors came out in support.
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Sunday, July 26, 2009 – YAPA sponsored a professional development workshop titled “Investing Your Money in This Volatile Economy” presented by Tiya Lim, Investment Strategy Manager for Buckingham Asset Management and UBS Financial Services, Advisor and Investment Management Consultant, Maria Briggs. These two experts, with over 25 years of combined experience, provided insights into the state of the national and world economies and smart tips on investing in various financial vehicles. We would like to thank Buckingham Asset Management, Clayton, MO for providing the facilities to hold this event. YAPA is committed to bringing its members quality educational professional development workshops, sharing expertise and strengthening overall professional relationships within the YAPA community.
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Sunday, July 19, 2009 - YAPA held its first Annual Summer Fun in the Sun BBQ in conjunction with Dillon International agency celebrating their 37 year anniversary. The agency is a licensed, not-for-profit child placement organization that has specialized in international adoption since its beginning in 1972.  YAPA is excited to be a resource for Dillon families to connect with the Asian community in St. Louis and we hope that the Dillon children will look at our members as strong role models.  Over 120 kids and adults participated in this event that included various games for the kids such as breaking the piñata, burlap sack race, bolo toss, and water balloon chase and of course delicious BBQ! 

We would like to thank all the YAPA members who helped out with organizing and participating in this successful event. A special thanks to Dillon International for celebrating their anniversary with us.  Learn more about Dillon at www.dillonadopt.com

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