pan pacific american leaders and mentors – ppalm, inc

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PAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEADERS AND MENTORS – PPALM, Inc

Welcome Secretary Eric K. Shinseki

Honorary Chair and

Distinguished Guests

13 June 2009

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Agenda

• Welcome and Introduction• PPALM Progress Report• Army Diversity Update• Army Cadet Command Update• Asian American and Pacific Islander

Officer Update• Army G-1 Update• Discussion• Closing Remarks

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PPALM Mission

To provide an environment that fosters mentorship,

creates avenues, and establishes a positive path to advancement

for Asian American Pacific Islander Leaders – Active, Reserve, Army National Guard, and DA Civilians

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PPALM Purpose

Promote active engagement in mentoring,

professional development, retention and advancement

of Asian American Pacific Islander Army Leaders - Active, Reserve, Army National Guard and DA Civilians

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PPALM Objectives Forge strong sense of commitment: Service to Nation and

answering the Nation’s Call to Duty Assist Army in articulating importance of diversity Help Army maintain and grow highly competent set of

leaders. Contribute to professional development and networking

opportunities. Promote professional learning relationship between the

experienced mentor and interested officer. Exchange information/ideas for professional and personal

development. Create platform to nurture/mentor junior officers. Recognize accomplishments, create environment for

professional and equal opportunities for promotion, school selections and assignments.

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CY09-CY10 Plan of Action Full Operational Capability by end of CY10

Key Tasks: Board of Directors (BOD) leadership stability. Hold BOD

election NLT Oct 2010

Meet members needs – professional development; education; personal development

Manage enablers – finance, outreach, website

Develop partnership with Army Accession Command and Army Civilian Personnel Office

Expand Mentorship Program

Develop criteria to measure effectiveness

Strategic Communication Plan – engagements and actions

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PPALM Leaders Board of Directors

Chair: Tony Taguba, MG USA Retired Vice Chair: Fred Wong, SES, Defense Intelligence Agency (BG, USA Ret) *Vice Chair: Cedric Jasmin, YC-03, DA Civilian (COL, USAR) Executive Director: Mike Yaguchi, YC-03, OUSD(P) (Lt Col, USAF Ret) Executive Secretary: Monica Malia, YC-03, DA Civilian VP Mentorship: Tony Moreno, L-3 Communications (COL, USA Ret) *VP Mentorship: COL Ed Haraguchi, USA, MSC VP ROTC Program: LTC Manuel DeGuzman, USAR AGR/Wofford College, SC VP Membership: Bobby LumHo, SERCO, Inc. (COL, USA Ret) VP Finance: Pat Hiu, CAPCG LLC (COL, USA Ret) VP Communications/Pubs: Scott Schisser, YA-03 DA Civilian (COL, USA Ret) VP Outreach: Kathleen Ahsing, YC-03, DA Civilian General Counsel: Erick Soriano, Esquire Historian: Terry Shima, Ex Director, Japanese American Veterans Association

Honorary Board: Honorary Chair: Secretary Eric Shinseki, Dept of Veterans Affairs Dr. Lynn Heirakuji, DASA-MRA (Personnel Oversight) Ms. Bel Leong Hong, President, Knowledge Advantage Inc. (SES Ret)

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Actions To Date Re-submit Federal IRS non profit, 501(c)3 application. VA

State approved non profit status in June 07.

By-Laws updated in Sept 08.

New website established in Sep 08. www.ppalm.net

New BoD Leaders and Plan of Action CY09-10.

Engaged with Army Accessions Command, Army Cadet Command, Army Diversity Office, AUSA, Japanese American Citizens League, USMA Diversity Office.

AUSA to provide hospitality suite at Annual Convention in Oct 09.

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Way Ahead Messaging in support of Army Strong Campaign – focus on

AAPI officer and civilian leader recruitment and retention.

Assist in Army Diversity Program.

Continue to seek support from key members of Congress, Army Leaders – Active, Reserve, Guard, retired, Veterans support orgs, corporations, and individuals

Form alliances with other organization with similar goals (e.g. ROCKS Inc., JAVA, FAPAC, AAGEN, Educational forums)

Membership drive and social events to foster networking and mentoring

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Conclusion PPALM is progressing as expected. Interests groups in

CONUS, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, Germany, Iraq.

Value added in supporting Army Strong campaign in officer recruiting and retention

Assist in Army Diversity Program

Recruit Senior Leaders (Active, Reserve, Retired, Civilians) - essential to executing and promoting PPALM

Measure of effectiveness critical by end of CY10

PPALM Membership Total – 108 Members

National Capital Region 48 Other States (CONUS) 45 OCONUS 29

Demographics Military 94

Army: 86 Navy: 1 USMA: 7

Civilian 14 3 Year Membership Dues

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Finance Report: Mar 08-Jun 09

Activity Description

Date Subtotal Total

Beginning Balance 1 Mar 08 $ 4,490.00

Total Deposits 20 Jun 09 $ 4,410.00

$ 8,900.00

Total Expenditures 20 Jun 09 <$ 3,715.15>

Balance 20 Jun 09 $ 5,184.85

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PPALM Web Site

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Improved content: Improved content: About USAbout US News, Events, and UpdatesNews, Events, and Updates Publications and LinksPublications and Links ArticlesArticles

Coming Soon – Coming Soon – Improved MessagingImproved MessagingTwo Twelve Associates, IncTwo Twelve Associates, Inc

Visit us at:www.ppalm.net

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PPALM

Mentorship Program Report

“The guidance and insight they [PPALM] provided was extremely helpful. This is the type of mentorship I've been

craving my entire career.“ MAJ Lee Fennema, Avn, US Army-662d Sqdn, 3d Regt, British Army Air Corps

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Four Tier Mentorship Program

Direct Contact – need identified, mentor identified and contact established

Presence at installations – upon assignment individual is contacted by interest group leader

Basic officer development site visits

Career information material distribution

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Mentorship Program Published PPALM mentorship program handbook 1 Oct

2008. Implemented program in Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico,

CONUS, Iraq, and Germany. Create platform to nurture and mentor junior leaders. Exchange information and ideas for professional and

personal development. Assist the Army to maintain and grow highly

competent leaders. Promote professional learning relationships. Best practice - Wofford College’s Army ROTC

Mentorship Program.

WOFFORD COLLEGE

ARMY ROTC MENTORSHIP

PROGRAM

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GOALS

Tie in with LDP

Increase trust and camaraderie

Teach Cadets Mentor skills and

counseling

Help Cadets set objectives –

both qualitative and quantitative

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A MENTOR?

Criteria: Personality

Maturity

Experience

Who’s a mentor? PMS mentors the

c/Battalion Commander

c/Battalion Commander mentors the MSIVs

MSIVs mentors MSIIIs

MSIVs and MSIIIs mentor the Basic Course Cadets

MENTOR HANDBOOK

Durable Easy to reference Inspectable Personalized

Mentor Certification Every Mentor attended

a 1 hour training session Went over handbook Answered questions Signed Mentor Contract

INTENT AND PURPOSE Create and maintain a close personal relationship Informal Counseling Update cadre on good and bad (red flags) Areas to Focus On:

School, GPA, Academic Goals Military Science APFT/Health Recruiting LDAC

INTENT AND FOCUS (cont’d)

Areas to Focus On:

School, GPA, Academic Goals

Military Science

APFT/Health

Recruiting

LDAC

EXPECTATIONS OF MENTORS

Coach

Counselor

Teacher

Relationship-builder

Motivator

Role Model

Friend

GUIDANCE

Get to know the mentees! Personality Meeting outside of class/ROTC

Give and Take relationship Share knowledge Be willing to listen

MENTEE FACT SHEETName______________________________________________________________School ____________________________________MS Year__________ Major______________ Birthday______________

Favorite Restaurant___________________________________________________Hobbies_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why did you join ROTC?_______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How does your family and/or spouse feel about you being in the military?

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What careers are you interested in?_____________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________What is your current GPA? What is your academic goal for the year?_____________________________________________________________________________

What do you like about PT? What would you like to improve on your next APFT?___________________________________________________________

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INFO SHEETS**An observation period lasts for two weeks and these sheets should be filled out at

the end of each period. Each handbook is an inspectable item and you are accountable for the one with your name on it. The handbooks will be taken up on Wednesday morning at PT and redistributed at lab on Thursday. If you know you will not be at PT on Wednesday you need to make arrangements in advance.

12MAR – 25MARSchool (GPA and goal markers):  Military Science:   PT (performance/attendance):   Other:

QUESTIONS?

Skating Party Hosted by SGB Mentors 20FEB09

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Army Diversity Program Update

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Army Cadet Command Update

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Asian American and Pacific IslanderOfficer Update

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Army Commissioned Officer DemographicsPerc

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71.9%

12.6%5.7% 5.0% 3.6%

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Career Field Designation by Ethnicity

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Ethnicity by Functional Area

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Officer Ethnicity by RankPerc

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Army G-1 Update

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Discussion

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Final Remarks