Asian Pacific American Society
of New Orleans

APAS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides services and leadership in cultural, social, and economic areas as well as efforts toward integrating Asian and Pacific Islanders into mainstream America. APAS is the umbrella organization for 16 Asian communities in the Greater New Orleans area as listed in the letterhead. Our members include professionals from various industries, including import/export, dental, chiropractic, healthcare/medical, engineering, antiques/furniture, restaurant/hospitality, law, and university professors and scholars.

The rich culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands has become an integral part of America as a result of the huge influx of immigrants into the United States, particularly in the last two decades. As the Asian/Pacific Islander American community grows, the need for one collective voice increases. Founded in 1979, the Asian/Pacific American Society provides services and leadership in cultural, social and economic areas, including efforts to integrate people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent into the American mainstream. Through its activities and projects, APAS seeks to bring out the maximum potential of all people in our communities. With this work, APAS ultimately seeks to build a better world for all races.


Purpose

This organization shall be a nonprofit organization devoted to enhancing education, ethnic pride and disseminating cultural awareness to and promoting better relations with the larger community. (as written in the Articles of Incorporation, 1984).

Constitution and By-Laws

APAS is run by a 19-member Board of Directors which consists of 16 members from Asian Pacific American Communities such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam and 3 members from the at-large general membership. The officers of the organization includes the Chair, 2 Vice-Chairs, Secretary, and Treasurer.  

Click here to view APAS Constitution and Bylaws


CONTACT US

P.O. BOX 1978
METAIRIE, LA 70004 
email us at: info@apasnola.com


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