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January 2009 Volume 10, Issue 1
N E W S L E T T E R Thomas Freitag EDITOR
Dale Wing ASST. EDITOR
ASIAN AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 56652 Chicago, IL 60656-0652 E-mail: aaleachgo @ aol.com AALEA Officers HAN KIM, President Chicago Police Department NORMAN KWONG, Vice President Chicago Police Department
THOMAS FREITAG, Secretary Chicago Police Department
BORAM KIM, Treasurer Illinois State Police
Board Members PATRICIA CARRASCA Chicago Police Department SUN WING LEUNG Chicago Police Department KENNETH PANG Chicago Police Department DALE WING Chicago Police Department, (Ret.) CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan 13th - AALEA Monthly Meeting at the C.P.D. 020th District Jan 24th - Asian Lunar New Year Dinner
NEXT MEETING Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the CAPS meeting room at the Chicago Police 020th District located at 5400 N. Lincoln, Chicago IL 60625. We are asking members to remember their dues for 2009 this meeting. Member of the NATIONAL ASIAN PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The Asian American Coalition of Chicago (AACC) is sponsoring the 26th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at 5:30 PM, at the Hyatt Regency of O’Hare located at 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont, IL. Tickets are $80 per person. AALEA reserves two tables for our members on a first come, first served basis and pays half the price of the ticket. This year’s event will be hosted by the Korean American Community which has thrice before (in 1985, 1993, and 2001) hosted this event. Come celebrate the year of the Ox! Buy your tickets soon, as this event sells out quickly! AALEA will not hold tickets. For more information contact Treasurer Bo Kim [email protected] or Board Member Patricia Carrasca [email protected] Condolences With many heartfelt thoughts and deepest sympathy, we wish to extend our condolences to Tom Moy and his family on the passing of his mother, Ruth Moy, in November. Tom Moy is a retired U.S. Postal Inspector and has been a key member of our organization holding the post of President for two terms. Our prayers and thoughts are with Tom and his family.
Fascinating Facts Mozart was only 5 years old when he wrote the music of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
AALEA welcomes our newest members Edwin Dantes, CPD James S. Kurth, CPD Chy C. Ly, CPD Enrique P. Molas, CPD Laura G. Yukawa, CPD CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to our Treasurer, Boram Kim, an Illinois State Trooper, who was one of three State Troopers selected from District Chicago to attend the presidential inauguration in January. It is a great honor to represent District Chicago at this historic event. Congratulations Bo!
THE NEW YEAR Its been a few years but we have started our newsletter again. We want to be sure that all of our members receive it and ask that if you change your address, unit of assignment, phone numbers, e-mail address, etc., to please contact Secretary Tom Freitag, so your information can be updated. Please send information such as promotions, retirements, birthdays, and any other announcement you would like to see in the newsletter. Maybe you would like to place an ad in the newsletter or have something to sell. Also, please remember your dues as it is the new year! $25.00 for one year and $100.00 for a five-year membership.
AALEA WEBSITE Our website is still under construction, so please bear with us a little while longer. We are hoping to have it up and running within the next couple of months.
PAGE 2
AALEA NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 10, ISSUE 1
October 9, 2008 Held at Valley Lo Club in Glenview, IL, many of our members, distinguished guests, families and friends, made this event a wonderful celebration. Lively entertainment and delicious food added to the enjoyment. AALEA recognized many of its members, who have volunteered their time throughout the years, for their community service in which AALEA was involved. AALEA would also like to extend their appreciation to the members who assisted in making the celebration a great success. Below and on the next page are some pictures of the event. Unfortunately, space does not allow us to show all of the pictures that were taken.
A special cake designed for this occasion
President of AALEA, Han Kim, during opening remarks
Director of the Illinois State Police, Larry G. Trent
Secretary of State, Jesse White and Mayors’ Office Deputy Chief of Staff, Gene Lee
Dragon dance performed by members of the Chinese Gong Fu Institute
Performers from the Cambodian Association of Illinois
PAGE 3
Working the reception desk
AALEA NEWSLETTER
Han Kim being interviewed by KBC-TV (Korean TV)
VOLUME 10, ISSUE 1
Meeting of the minds
A Filipino group, Transfiguration Dance Troupe, performing
Pakistani performers from the Volta Elementary School Dance Group
Some of our members and guests enjoying good company
A great time was had by all
Members and guests enjoyed an absolutely wonderful dinner
Numerous Community Service Awards were handed out
PAGE 4
AALEA NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 10, ISSUE 1
CHALLENGE COINS
History of Challenge Coins
AALEA now has challenge coins that can be purchased for $10.00. On one side of the coin is the AALEA logo established 1983 and the NAPOA logo on the other side of the coin. These are great souvenirs to have and a must if you are a member of AALEA or a collector. To purchase a challenge coin contact Board member Sun Wing Leung. (AKA “Winger”)
World War I
Quote of the Day The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it —Ralph Waldo Emerson
The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP), through the generosity of Verizon, is offering six scholarships, each worth $4,500 to Asian American students with the most innovative ideas on how to create, support and nurture more leaders within our Asian American communities. For application and eligibility requirements go to website http://www.naaap.org/scholarship Two Letters of Recommendation are required: 1. 2.
Academic School Teacher/ Advisor Community Service Leader/ Organizer
Applications and recommendations must be submitted online by no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on Saturday, January 10, 2009.
During World War I, American volunteers from all parts of the country filled the newly formed flying squadrons. Some were wealthy scions attending colleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war. In one squadron a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in solid bronze carrying the squadron emblem for every member of his squadron. He himself carried his medallion in a small leather pouch around his neck. Shortly after acquiring the medallions, the pilot's aircraft was severely damaged by ground fire. He was forced to land behind enemy lines and was immediately captured by a German patrol. In order to discourage his escape, the Germans took all of his personal identification except for the small leather pouch around his neck. In the meantime, he was taken to a small French town near the front. Taking advantage of a bombardment that night, he escaped. However, he was without personal identification. He succeeded in avoiding German patrols and reached the front lines. With great difficulty, he crossed no-man's land. Eventually, he stumbled onto a French outpost. Unfortunately, the French in this sector had been plagued by saboteurs. They sometimes masqueraded as civilians and wore civilian clothes. Not recognizing the young pilot's American accent, the French thought him a saboteur and made ready to execute him. Just in time, he remembered his leather pouch containing the medallion. He showed the medallion to his would-be executioners. His French captors recognized the squadron insignia on the medallion and delayed long enough for him to confirm his identity. Instead of shooting him, they gave him a bottle of wine. Back at his squadron, it became a tradition to ensure that all members carried their medallion or coin at all times. This was accomplished through a challenge in the following manner: a challenger would ask to see the coin. If the challenged could not produce his coin, he was required to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged him. If the challenged member produced his coin, the challenging member was required to pay for the drink. This tradition continued throughout the war and for many years after while surviving members of the squadron were still alive.
The 2009 NAPOA Conference will be in Las Vegas, Nevada this year . This event will be hosted by NAPOA along with co-hosts: National Association of Asian American Law Enforcement Commanders (NAAALEC) Federal Air Marshall Service United States Secret Service
Palms Hotel 4321 West Flamingo Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89103 (866) 942-7770 August 9-14, 2009 Registration Fee : $395.00 (Register by July 31, 2009)
For more information and registration application, go to www.napoaonline.org REGISTER TODAY!
N E W S L E T T E R Thomas Freitag EDITOR
Dale Wing ASST. EDITOR
ASIAN AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 56652 Chicago, IL 60656-0652 E-mail: aaleachgo @ aol.com AALEA Officers HAN KIM, President Chicago Police Department NORMAN KWONG, Vice President Chicago Police Department
THOMAS FREITAG, Secretary Chicago Police Department
BORAM KIM, Treasurer Illinois State Police
Board Members PATRICIA CARRASCA Chicago Police Department SUN WING LEUNG Chicago Police Department KENNETH PANG Chicago Police Department DALE WING Chicago Police Department, (Ret.) CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan 13th - AALEA Monthly Meeting at the C.P.D. 020th District Jan 24th - Asian Lunar New Year Dinner
NEXT MEETING Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the CAPS meeting room at the Chicago Police 020th District located at 5400 N. Lincoln, Chicago IL 60625. We are asking members to remember their dues for 2009 this meeting. Member of the NATIONAL ASIAN PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The Asian American Coalition of Chicago (AACC) is sponsoring the 26th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at 5:30 PM, at the Hyatt Regency of O’Hare located at 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont, IL. Tickets are $80 per person. AALEA reserves two tables for our members on a first come, first served basis and pays half the price of the ticket. This year’s event will be hosted by the Korean American Community which has thrice before (in 1985, 1993, and 2001) hosted this event. Come celebrate the year of the Ox! Buy your tickets soon, as this event sells out quickly! AALEA will not hold tickets. For more information contact Treasurer Bo Kim [email protected] or Board Member Patricia Carrasca [email protected] Condolences With many heartfelt thoughts and deepest sympathy, we wish to extend our condolences to Tom Moy and his family on the passing of his mother, Ruth Moy, in November. Tom Moy is a retired U.S. Postal Inspector and has been a key member of our organization holding the post of President for two terms. Our prayers and thoughts are with Tom and his family.
Fascinating Facts Mozart was only 5 years old when he wrote the music of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
AALEA welcomes our newest members Edwin Dantes, CPD James S. Kurth, CPD Chy C. Ly, CPD Enrique P. Molas, CPD Laura G. Yukawa, CPD CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to our Treasurer, Boram Kim, an Illinois State Trooper, who was one of three State Troopers selected from District Chicago to attend the presidential inauguration in January. It is a great honor to represent District Chicago at this historic event. Congratulations Bo!
THE NEW YEAR Its been a few years but we have started our newsletter again. We want to be sure that all of our members receive it and ask that if you change your address, unit of assignment, phone numbers, e-mail address, etc., to please contact Secretary Tom Freitag, so your information can be updated. Please send information such as promotions, retirements, birthdays, and any other announcement you would like to see in the newsletter. Maybe you would like to place an ad in the newsletter or have something to sell. Also, please remember your dues as it is the new year! $25.00 for one year and $100.00 for a five-year membership.
AALEA WEBSITE Our website is still under construction, so please bear with us a little while longer. We are hoping to have it up and running within the next couple of months.
PAGE 2
AALEA NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 10, ISSUE 1
October 9, 2008 Held at Valley Lo Club in Glenview, IL, many of our members, distinguished guests, families and friends, made this event a wonderful celebration. Lively entertainment and delicious food added to the enjoyment. AALEA recognized many of its members, who have volunteered their time throughout the years, for their community service in which AALEA was involved. AALEA would also like to extend their appreciation to the members who assisted in making the celebration a great success. Below and on the next page are some pictures of the event. Unfortunately, space does not allow us to show all of the pictures that were taken.
A special cake designed for this occasion
President of AALEA, Han Kim, during opening remarks
Director of the Illinois State Police, Larry G. Trent
Secretary of State, Jesse White and Mayors’ Office Deputy Chief of Staff, Gene Lee
Dragon dance performed by members of the Chinese Gong Fu Institute
Performers from the Cambodian Association of Illinois
PAGE 3
Working the reception desk
AALEA NEWSLETTER
Han Kim being interviewed by KBC-TV (Korean TV)
VOLUME 10, ISSUE 1
Meeting of the minds
A Filipino group, Transfiguration Dance Troupe, performing
Pakistani performers from the Volta Elementary School Dance Group
Some of our members and guests enjoying good company
A great time was had by all
Members and guests enjoyed an absolutely wonderful dinner
Numerous Community Service Awards were handed out
PAGE 4
AALEA NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 10, ISSUE 1
CHALLENGE COINS
History of Challenge Coins
AALEA now has challenge coins that can be purchased for $10.00. On one side of the coin is the AALEA logo established 1983 and the NAPOA logo on the other side of the coin. These are great souvenirs to have and a must if you are a member of AALEA or a collector. To purchase a challenge coin contact Board member Sun Wing Leung. (AKA “Winger”)
World War I
Quote of the Day The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it —Ralph Waldo Emerson
The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP), through the generosity of Verizon, is offering six scholarships, each worth $4,500 to Asian American students with the most innovative ideas on how to create, support and nurture more leaders within our Asian American communities. For application and eligibility requirements go to website http://www.naaap.org/scholarship Two Letters of Recommendation are required: 1. 2.
Academic School Teacher/ Advisor Community Service Leader/ Organizer
Applications and recommendations must be submitted online by no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on Saturday, January 10, 2009.
During World War I, American volunteers from all parts of the country filled the newly formed flying squadrons. Some were wealthy scions attending colleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war. In one squadron a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in solid bronze carrying the squadron emblem for every member of his squadron. He himself carried his medallion in a small leather pouch around his neck. Shortly after acquiring the medallions, the pilot's aircraft was severely damaged by ground fire. He was forced to land behind enemy lines and was immediately captured by a German patrol. In order to discourage his escape, the Germans took all of his personal identification except for the small leather pouch around his neck. In the meantime, he was taken to a small French town near the front. Taking advantage of a bombardment that night, he escaped. However, he was without personal identification. He succeeded in avoiding German patrols and reached the front lines. With great difficulty, he crossed no-man's land. Eventually, he stumbled onto a French outpost. Unfortunately, the French in this sector had been plagued by saboteurs. They sometimes masqueraded as civilians and wore civilian clothes. Not recognizing the young pilot's American accent, the French thought him a saboteur and made ready to execute him. Just in time, he remembered his leather pouch containing the medallion. He showed the medallion to his would-be executioners. His French captors recognized the squadron insignia on the medallion and delayed long enough for him to confirm his identity. Instead of shooting him, they gave him a bottle of wine. Back at his squadron, it became a tradition to ensure that all members carried their medallion or coin at all times. This was accomplished through a challenge in the following manner: a challenger would ask to see the coin. If the challenged could not produce his coin, he was required to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged him. If the challenged member produced his coin, the challenging member was required to pay for the drink. This tradition continued throughout the war and for many years after while surviving members of the squadron were still alive.
The 2009 NAPOA Conference will be in Las Vegas, Nevada this year . This event will be hosted by NAPOA along with co-hosts: National Association of Asian American Law Enforcement Commanders (NAAALEC) Federal Air Marshall Service United States Secret Service
Palms Hotel 4321 West Flamingo Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89103 (866) 942-7770 August 9-14, 2009 Registration Fee : $395.00 (Register by July 31, 2009)
For more information and registration application, go to www.napoaonline.org REGISTER TODAY!
