APEX EVENTS...
02/11: Business Card Exchange with Joe Chow, Addison Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
02/27: The Asian American Networker
02/28: North Texas Food Bank
02/28: Broomball

COMMUNITY EVENTS...
2/07: OCA New Year Banquet
02/29: Women's Forum 2004 "Women Wealth & Wisdom"
GDAACC Volunteer Opportunities

APEX EVENTS...
02/11: Business Card Exchange w/Joe Chow, Addison Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

Date: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2004
Location: May Dragon, 4848 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 972-392-9998
Time: 7-9 pm
Cost: $10 for buffet including food and drinks
Contact: Justin Hung, justin@apexdallas.org

The Asian Professional Exchange of Dallas is proud to invite Mr. Joe Chow,
Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore for the City of Addison, to speak at our 2004
Business Card Exchange Kick-off. Mr. Chow has been involved extensively in
volunteering with charity events throughout his career. Along with his
interests in community and civic duties, he is also a successful small
business owner. Mr. Chow will speak about his personal experience,
journey, and involvement in community politics. Further information about
Mr. Joe ChowˇŻs life and career is listed in the attachment.

This is an open invitation for the community to attend. Please join us for
a special night of networking and professional development.

Date: Friday, February 27, 2004
Time: 6 - 9 PM
Location: BJ's Restaurant & Brewery
4901 Belt Line Road
Addison 972-392-4600
Contact: Justin Hung, justin@apexdallas.org

APEX Dallas is jointly hosting a happy hour mixer with JP Morgan Chase
AACTION (Asian American Coalition To Influence, Organize and Network) at BJ's
Restaurant and Brewery on Friday, February 27th, 2004. Join us as we bring together Asian American professionals from across the Metroplex for one giant networking mixer.

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2004
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 4306 Shilling Way
Dallas, TX 75237
Contact: Karin or Angela at community@apexdallas.org
(Please let us know if you plan on coming)

The North Texas Food Bank is always looking for volunteers
to help sort food donations. Come join APEX for a few hours
for some fun and to help the Food Bank!

APEX EVENTS...
02/28: Broomball

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2004
Time: 10:15 PM - 11:45 PM
Location: The Ice at Stonebriar
2601 Preston Road
Frisco, TX 75034
Contact: Jack Fan, membership@apexdallas.org

Cost: $10/$15 members/non-members

Join APEX on the ice (skating skills NOT required). Broomball is a sport
similar to Ice Hockey and played on an ice rink, except players wear tennis
shoes/sneakers instead of skates. The object of the game is to chase around
a small ball (aka puck) while scoring more points than the opposing team.

Helmets, sticks, balls, and nets will be provided. Dress casually and bring
a jacket. Sandals, high heeled shoes, and wooden platforms not recommended.

GDAACC Encourages interested persons who may wish to serve on
local boards or commissions....

Want to get involved in your local city and neighborhood ? Opportunities
are available to serve on city council commissions, an organization's board
of directors, and other civil services. There are diverse volunteer
opportunities available. This is your chance to get involved in governmental
affairs and various community service projects.

Contact: Les@apexdallas.org
Forward your resume noting your area of interest
(Some positions may require previous functional experience)

COMMUNITY/CULTURAL EVENTS...
2/07: OCA New Year Banquet

Date: February 7, 2004
Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: Maxims Chinese Restaurant
310 Terrace
Richardson, TX
(972) 231-6371
Cost: $25/person *limited seating with APEX, individual seats also
available through OCA-DFW*
RSVP: Les@apexdallas.org
Info: contact Nancy Hong at nhong@ocadfw.org

The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA-DFW Chapter) is hosting
their 2004 Chinese New Year Banquet to celebrate the Year of The Monkey.
APEX has reserved a community table at this festive event that includes
dinner, cultural and musical performances, raffle prizes, and more. Come
join APEX and OCA to celebrate the New Year!

The India Association of North Texas is hosting a Women's Forum
2004 "Women Wealth & Wisdom" on Sunday 2/29/04 at FunAsian from 3 to 5 PM.

For more info, you may contact:

Shabnam Modgil @ 972-578-5781
Suma Kulkarni @ 972-960-9223