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Subject: Asian Pacific American Association (BERA)

Description: The mission of the Asian Pacific American Association (APAA) is to actively support and promote the BNL objectives and goals toward diversity in the workplace with the following initiatives:

• To build bridges of communication among all cultures through social activities such as food festivals, picnics, educational programs, and concerts.

• To promote awareness and enlighten the entire Lab community about issues of concern to Asian Pacific Americans.

• To assist BNL in the development and improvement of its diversity objectives and goals.

• To organize Asian Pacific American cultural/heritage events during the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May and throughout the year when appropriate.

Membership is free and open to all BNL employees, its affiliates, and community members supporting the mission of this organization.