Enabling Statute: 3.9226The Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM)

was created by the Minnesota State Legislature in 1985 pursuant to Minnesota Statute 3.9226, subdivision 1,

to fulfill three primary objectives: to advise the governor and members of the legislature on issues pertaining to Asian Pacific Minnesotans; to advocate on issues of importance to the Asian

Pacific community; and to act as a broker between the Asian Pacific community and mainstream society.

Kao Ly Ilean HerExecutive DirectorCouncil on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans 658 Cedar Street, Suite 160, St. Paul, MN 55155Phone: 651.296.0538Fax: 651.297.8735Website: www.capm.state.mn.us

Council Board(Terry Cheng, Chair)

Executive Committee

Government Relations

Committee

FundraisingCommittee

Community Relations

Committee

Executive Director(Kao Ly Ilean Her)

Research Analyst (FTE)(Brian Kao)

Management Analyst (.75)

(Vacant)

Office Assistant (.5)

(Pa Yang)

Organizational Chart

*Cultural Programs

Coordinator (.4)(Saymoukda Vongsay)

Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans658 Cedar St. #160St. Paul, MN 55155651-757-1740

*Funded with Legacy Funds

Advisor to Policy Makers1The Council actively advises policymakers on the issues pertinent to the community

and works with them on addressing those issues

Role as Advisor• Economic Development & Workforce – worked the administration and the legislature on

economic development and workforce issues• Achievement GAP/Graduation Rates – worked with the Department of Education to

convene focus groups in the community to better understand the needs and challenges of Asian American and Pacific Islander students and their parents within the k-12 educational system so as to decrease the achievement gap and increase graduation rates. Assisted in the formulation of the state’s vision for “Race to the Top” federal initiative

• Early Childhood Education – worked with Ready4K on convening childcare workers and advocates in the Hmong community to better understand the needs of Hmong parents and to increase the preparedness of Hmong children for kindergarten

• Eliminating Health Disparities – worked with the Department of Health, Office of Multicultural and Minority Health to address health disparities. Issues of importance are: Hepatitis B, cervical cancer, breast and liver cancer, diabetes, obesity, chemical dependency and drug abuse, kidney disease

• Public Safety – worked with the Department of Public Safety and the Metro Gang Strikeforce on reducing criminal gang activities with the Asian Pacific community. Worked on legislation on racial profiling, criminal data gathering, and sex & human trafficking.

• Arts & Cultural Heritage – provided testimony and advice on the preservation priorities for arts and cultural heritage funding within and for the Asian Pacific community.

Advocate2 The Council zealously advocates for and believes in

unleashing the internal strength and power of the

community

Role as AdvocateWorked with the community to better understand and articulate the issues that are important to them and their solutions:•Advocacy Training – the community needs training on the legislative and or policy making process and have their incorporated into the process•Leadership Training – Emerging leaders (adults and youth) need trainings on the effective skills and tools for public leadership so they can take on issues and be successful in serving the community they live in•Organizational Training & Capacity Building – Organizations and their leaders need training on organizational effectiveness, board management and strategic planning to best serve their stakeholders and the public trust.•Forums & Community Dialogues – creating spaces for community to share ideas, talk about issues, and create solutions

Bridge Builder 3

BOATS ON A RIVER, GUTHRIE Theater May 2008, the Council partnered with the Guthrie on post-performance discussions of the issue of human and sex trafficking. The Council was thrilled to play a part in bringing AAPI issues and actors to a mainstream stage.

Dragon Festival2nd Weekend in July was

launched by the Council to showcase the cultural

heritage of the community

Asian Pacific Leadership Awards are given by the Council Board to recognize and highlight the successes of the community

The Council builds bridges leveraging assets and linking

communities for a common good

Role as Bridge BuilderBridging Community & Government •Oral History Project – Minnesota Historical Society•Workforce Development – DEED via Minneapolis Workforce Center & DOT (workforce & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise•Asian American Youth Leadership Campaign – Minnesota State Colleges and UniversitiesLearning & Sharing Opportunities •Commemorating May as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Annual Dinner & Leadership Awards•Dragon Festival – Free Annual 2 day arts & cultural festival•Arts & Cultural Heritage Programming

Strength Upon Strength: A Strategic Plan (January 2009 – December 2015)MissionThe Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM) was created by the Minnesota State Legislature in 1985 pursuant to Minnesota Statute 3.9226, subdivision 1, to fulfill three primary objectives: to advise the governor and members of the legislature on issues pertaining to Asian Pacific Minnesotans; to advocate on issues of importance to the Asian Pacific community; and to act as a broker between the Asian Pacific community and mainstream society.

Goal 1 - The Council actively advises policymakers on the issues pertinent to the community and works with them on addressing those issues

Council Convening’s – The board will host quarterly convening with people of interest and influence in public policy. The convening will bring the board more directly into the discussion and formulation of public policy.Build Upon our Direct Connection to the Governor’s Office - establish good working relationship with the Governor and his cabinet. Invite and have Governor at one of the Council Convening’s.Visible Leadership – The Council has a presence at the legislature and is sought after for advice and opinion. Strong & Viable Public Agency – The Council has the financial resources it needs from the general fund to operate; the Council seeks grants and resources to support and strengthen its core functions.

Goal 2 - The Council zealously advocates for and believes in unleashing the internal strength and power of the community

Communication – Clarify our identity and build upon unity of purposeGrowing Leadership Capacity – identify Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders, giving them recognition, support and opportunities for leadership Information Broker – Host issue forms & issue reports and recommendations Increased Civic Engagement – work with AAPI community to increase public leadership, voter registration & education and voting

Goal 3 - The Council builds bridges leveraging assets and linking communities for a common good Heritage Month – is a resource and provide educational materials to all MN about AAPI communityLeadership Awards – promote and highlight AAPI leaders and/or others who have made significant contributions to the communityCultural Broker – is an honest and credible source of information about and on the community

Implementation Plan – 2 Years2011 Goal 1

Advisor to policy makers Council Convening’s – identify format, date, time and invited guests Meet with Governor Meet with legislative leadership Asian American Pacific Islanders Day at the Capitol Biennium Budget Process – full funding and parity Fundraising Task Group – create & implement fundraising plan

Goal 2Advocatefor the community

Utilize website, new logo, business cards Share board bios & stories What is the CAPM Story – create powerpoint that will convey it Host statewide leadership summit Host issue forum and report on: health disparity, aging, civic engagement Disseminate Census 2010 and other demographics

Goal 3Broker for AAPI and non AAPI community

Focus on quality of dinner & participants Give out annual leadership award Monthly communication to community and board about our work Youth Leadership Campaign Service Plan for Community Asian Pacific Cultural Center & Dragon Festival Hennepin County AAPI Family One Program Arts & Cultural Legacies: Programming & Opportunities

2012 Goal 1Advisor to policy makers

Council Convening – branch out statewide AAPI Day at the Capitol Meet with Governor & legislative leadership Fundraising to meet special programs and opportunities

Goal 2Advocatefor the community

Utilize radio or online resources to help tell the CAPM story & work Host regional forums, more visits to rural communities Host issue forum and report on: leadership; health; education Advocacy Training Build strong thought leaders to assist CAPM in policy work

Goal 3Broker for AAPI and non AAPI community

Annual Dinner & Leadership Awards Monthly communication Hennepin County AAPI Family One Program Asian Pacific Cultural Center, Dragon Festival & APA Chamber Asian American Studies at a MnSCU institution

Arts & Cultural Heritage Funding Three Areas of Focus

In partnership with the Minnesota Humanities

Center

I. Missing NarrativeVideo story telling project

to capture the stories from the Asian American and Pacific Islanders communities that are often undocumented, missing, or absent from mainstream sources

• Asian Indian Immigration • Japanese WWII

Servicemen• Group Up Asian American

II. Arts & Cultural ProgramsProgramming to increase access and to build upon the artistic excellence of cultural performers to celebrate and preserve unique and vibrant cultural art pieces and forms•“Yellow Face”play @ Guthrie•HERE: A Visual History of Adopted Koreans in MN•Lao Writer’s Summit•Legacies of War •Drumming in the New Year

III. Capacity BuildingConvene community to prioritize, strategize, and grow in leadership to build infrastructure to support arts & cultural preservation •Youth Retreat•Adult Retreat•Hmong Artist Dialogue•Rural Development

• Rochester • St. Cloud• Roseau