Daily Dose & Announcements: 11/12/09

November 12, 2009

>>Chinese American Citizens Alliance Expresses Condolences Following Ft. Hood Tragedy
>>Matthews Asia Funds Founder to Be Honored by Cal-Asia for Investing Growth in Asian Economies
>>Manilatown & Beyond: Contributions of Filipinos and Filipino Americans
>>VIZ Cinema & New People Bring Anime Double Feature to SF

Compiled by Melissa He

BAY/CAL

Chinese American Citizens Alliance Expresses Condolences Following Ft. Hood Tragedy

The Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) offers its sincerest condolences to the families who suffered the loss of their brave and gallant loved ones, support to the recovering survivors and their families and to the entire military family at Ft. Hood and the close-knit Killeen community following the tragic and heinous acts of a lone gunman.

Alliance President Carolyn Hong Chan said, “The Alliance expresses its heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the families who lost their son or daughter at what was believed to be a safe haven for our military personnel. We also pray for the injured and hope that they recover and rehabilitate quickly from their injuries. Our members, many of whom are veterans who also served in wartime, are both shocked and truly saddened by these events. While the reasons for this cowardly act remain unknown, there can be no justification for perpetrating this act upon those who voluntarily step forward to serve, defend and protect the freedoms of our country.”

“In every situation where the resolve of our people are tested, there are also heroes who have stepped forward. We also salute the brave soldiers and law enforcement personnel who not only stopped the perpetrator before more lives could be lost, but also rescued, triaged and transported those who were injured,” proclaimed Chan. ”We join all Americans in memoriam to the fallen and express prayers for complete recovery of the injured. We will lift up their families and the entire military family during this time.”

Matthews Asia Funds Founder to Be Honored by Cal-Asia for Investing Growth in Asian Economies

San Francisco — The California-Asia Business Council (Cal-Asia) will present its 2009 New Silk Road Award to G. Paul Matthews, founder of San Francisco-based Matthews International Capital Management and the Matthews Asia Funds, at the non-profit business group’s 15th annual Asia Night gala.

The dinner event will take place on Friday, Nov. 20, at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. For more info, visit www.calasia.org; www.matthewsasia.com; www.AsiaNight.org

Paul Matthews is being honored for:

his pioneering role in enabling American and other investors to readily participate in the long-term growth of Asia, and

for helping to stimulate the development of Asian markets.

With over $10 billion in assets, Matthews International Capital Management is the largest Asia-dedicated investment specialist in the United States.

About 400 people, including executives of California companies doing business in Asia and their spouses and guests, will attend the Asia business networking dinner and award presentation.
Special guests will include Asian ambassadors, consuls general and commercial officers based in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, said Aris. Countries expected include Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The gala will also feature a silent auction of Asian art objects and trans-Pacific airline and travel packages; an Asia-fusion dinner created especially for Asia Night; presentation of the award and Matthews’ acceptance remarks; and entertainment. William L. (Bill) Lee, San Francisco’s director of International Economic and Tourism Development, will emcee the event.

Companies wishing to sponsor dinner tables (10 guests), or individuals wishing to buy tickets, may contact Jeremy W. Potash or Xander Kameny at Cal-Asia, tel. (415) 986-8808 or xanderk@calasia.org, or visit www.CalAsia.org or www.AsiaNight.org. Seats start at $275.

EVENT: Manilatown & Beyond: Contributions of Filipinos and Filipino Americans
DESCRIPTION: Manilatown Heritage Foundation will conclude their 2009 theme, Manilatown & Beyond: Contributions of Filipinos and Filipino Americans with a photo documentary of Filipinos in the Bay Area, entitled, “My Story” by Gerard Loranzo.
DETAILS: Free. Fri. 11/20. 7-9pm (door opens at 6:30pm). I-Hotel Manilatown Center, 868 Kearny St. San Francisco.
CONTACT: www.manilatown.org
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EVENT: VIZ Cinema & New People Bring Anime Double Feature to SF
DESCRIPTION: VIZ Cinema announces a special double-feature presentation of Gurren Lagann: The Movie 1 & 2. Two nights only! The films (subtitled) will be presented as part of the threatre’s Weeknight Anime People program. Fans interested in catching the double-feature each night can receive a special discount.
DETAILS: Tues. 11/17 & Wed. 11/18. VIZ Cinema Theatre, 1746 Post St. San Francisco.
CONTACT: www.vizcinema.com for tickets and info.

Daily Dose & Announcements: 11/12/09

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