Gigi Lee
President, Asia Houston Network

Hon. Peter Brown     Leonel Castillo    Helen Chang    Cindy Clifford    Donna Fujimoto Cole    Richard Cole       Debbie Dillard      Bob Eury      Hon. Charles Foster      Harry Gee       Mohamed Gire       Hon. M.J. Khan      Wea & Catherine Lee      Johnathan Nguyen                    Hon. Allen Owen               Hon. Gordon Quan           Miya Shay               Randy Sim                Hon. Hubert Vo             Don Wang          Hon. Martha Wong
Honorary Host Committee

cordially invite you to the 2007
Community Leadership Awards Reception

Miya Shay, KTRK-TV Channel 13
Mistress of Ceremonies
 

Tuesday, October 2, 2007
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
(6:30 p.m. Program)
 

Kim Son Downtown
2001 Jefferson

Honorees
 

Rogene Gee Calvert

A native Houstonian of Chinese descent, Rogene Gee Calvert has dedicated much of her life’s work to serving the Asian-American community.  She is founding president of the Houston 80-20 Asian American Political Action Committee, a group that mobilizes Asian-Americans to participate in the political process through voter education and bloc voting.  She is also co-founder and current president of the Asian American Health Coalition/HOPE Clinic.   Other notable accomplishments are being co-founder and past president of the Asian American Family Services, past president of the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) -Greater Houston Chapter and the first executive director for the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association.  For over three decades, Rogene has worked in paid or voluntary positions with numerous nonprofit organizations, such as the United Way.  She currently serves in Mayor White’s administration as director of Personnel and Volunteer Initiatives Program. 
 

 Glen Gondo

Glen Gondo has made many significant contributions toward the betterment of our city through his dedication and commitment to our community.  Glen devotes his time as a volunteer for many nonprofit organizations, and has received numerous awards for his charitable work.  He serves as a board member of the United Way, Japan America Society, Asia Society, and Alley Theater, He also serves on the board of the Greater Houston Partnership, Greater Houston Convention Visitors Bureau, and World Trade Organization, and was recently elected to chairman of the Mayor's International Affairs & Development Council.  Glen is founder of the annual Japan Festival in Houston, and served as president of the Asian American Coalition.     He is president and owner of Zushi, Inc., Gondo Consulting and Tokyo Gardens Catering.  Glen is also president and owner of Gondo Company, Inc. which handles the Japanese food for Continental Airlines from Houston to Narita, Japan.    

Sponsorship Levels:
Gold -  $2,500
Silver - $1,000
Bronze -  $500
Patron Ticket: $100
Individual Ticket: $35


R.S.V.P. to Darcy at 713-697-8991 or info@asiahouston.org by Sept. 25