https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/37070/archive/files/6f17a404188f5baf05791ddabf96a0d6.pdf?Expires=1774483200&Signature=W29%7E7NUvYClsCSMQMdp6azKiMMJLkRRvM2Bswdj9M9NPimoZhHhdVvC11JHgYz2In%7ET8eoICiJWek5%7EkMxopWnW-b3yH%7ESoBjsWs%7E0sNSLVXfQYoTuqcoRIK5R%7EX71pEvHMBSPrKaBOJdtEysCStP5Z3YgJ-8Y8NymcF6KbWvF7skxPSxJrMa2cJtwUMpT6KpKllXhih1-Xlj%7Ej9v4TuasAFT77EKdU8OFN2EZB8eZ22Ynq-mZKPNfLSM9quzCkOQRcHxWg8l7Uphd%7Ecjr58CneeJr%7Eh2L5YWPSNB-4QWflyo19BKTX8Quf5jju7KL34kZaeVV%7EfsWWHe4ac9GWs4A__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 20513f225371e79de580b936d89cf3a7 PDF Text Text C■AA LOWELL MAGAZINE Highlights in this issue: Executive Director Message The President's Note 17ITTiS7IDFi7 s full riJ c,1ufJrn fJ #rtf1~ CMAA Current Funders: Messages from the CMAA 's Department of Mental Retardation Lowell Community Health Center Office of Refugee Resettlement Fay Foundation Foundation M Department of Transitional Assistance United Way of Merrimack Valley I Young Parent Program. 21st Anniversary Program Other News and Advertisements.•. The 21st Anniversary is made possible by the following major sponsors: Saints Memorial Medical Center, Asian American Bank, HomePlace Realty, Lowell General Hospital, National Life Insurance, The Lowell Plan Development., CMAA would like to thank all current business owners and individuals who have been very supportive. We would especially like to thank the Courier Corporation for their generous donation ofour building. §atu.-da.,,-~ ~ovembe.- li~ 200li 6:JOVM-12:00AM l\hema.-a l?estau.-ant .JOS westto.-d §t.-eet Lowen~ MA 01Sli1 �CMAA LOWELL MAGAZINE 21st Anniversary November 5, 2005 Lowell General Lowell General Hospital Hospital congratulates c) the Cambodian r.5t$roGije n " Mutual Assistance ~ G ~ ~ ~$ ;.S ~$ $ ro n Association 0 M~$~Grni on their 0 t::,,l ~~~t;.S~~~:J 21st Anniversary ,, Celebration. 2 b c) G~ro~At$G~$ __, �TABLE OF CONTENTS ~liifll~Sj~ Major Sponsors . . .. . .. .. ... .. ..... . ..... .. ... ... ............ 1 CMAA's Current and Previous Funders ................... 1 Magazine Committee., . .. . . . . . .. .... . .... .. ... . ... . . . . .4 <"' C¥"0Clil ,.J &rnruITTHUltHHi.JUl 1:'iYS ................................ .. IS Local Media ................................. . ............... 4 Executive Director's Message . ... .. . .. . ..... . .......... 5 A Message from the President .... . .................. . .... .6 CMAA Staff, Board of Directors, Advisory Boards ..... 7 CommunityTeamwork, Inc. flulH:iltiJFil (Editor-in-Chiefs Note) ........................... ct Staff, Board of Directors and Advisory Boards ...... 8 nmrusmut=Jrn n59Hll~ ............................................ ~lf congratulates I Education at the CMAA ................................... 16 21st Anniversary Program .................. . .. . .. . ....... 18 CMAA Current Programs/Projects .... .. ..... . ... ... . .... 19 The Cambodian Mutual Assistance A ssociation of Greater Lowell for 21 years Map of Ca01bodia of providing programs and services that i~prove the qualify of life of Cambodian-Americans in Lowell 3 �CMAA LOWELL MAGAZINE 21st Anniversary November 5, 2005 CMAA Lowell Magazine Commitee Executive Director ~!'l~iitij Vongsaranak Ros Affflfif:ff8J"fffu7grnJjgrffruT:fJSfi/J"ff.ID/fifitif:f:f:ffi ..... w- u· ~.,, n-...3 n , , ts-ffiJjfi7jfj{Jr:JWffifffJ Editor-in-Chief S.?;fnW!'l2Gl£ Dr. Phala Chea "f .., l.j §JjrciJnftJWfJfmD t1 J"fJ ft5 Afffl fif:f s18J"-J"f7tf:finJJj f Sin Jj Afffl fif:f ~ .... Khmer Associate Editors !!'12il£'~fflll,<G~I Boroeuth B. Chen "f fijflm LDf:ff1JJjr:JsmifmfififJfJrgrrJJC?r!JrfJ u ~!'12Gl!i~~f?6?!11l English Associate Editors m7JjrmWAflSJnf;/jft5fS7ff/SillfiM;fi7,Sffi .....:,1 Barbara Zipps Glass, Judith Dickerman-Nelson Production and Layout [JHMirgjJjmr:,iw.-mn1ittvJni!JAfjw11rH ~G~ti•e1esn ~ Q sJjrAf~fifJ 11 !ff!nWtirnrus.!'ljli~I Ronnie Mouth, Boroeuth B. cfien CMAA MISSIO~ Advertising & Marketing Managers !!S•tir-,mern~!'l!f iiee,me~ Ronnie Mouth, Barbara Zipps Glass, Judith Dickerman-Nelson Sovann Kheam, Karena Doung, Thy E. Chey, Hai Cheng, Thirith Hut, Joseph Sexton Health Issues Editor ~Q -lf.[Jf3f:f-Af~f:f-Affflfif:fS Boroeuth B. Chen Cambodian Font Typists e " ~!'12Gl£G~!'ll\l<lfflGl Barbara Zipps Glass At large Community News Editor !!'12Gl£i~lllllllll!o2 Boroeuth B. Chen CMAA Lowell Magazine is an annual publication of Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA) of Greater Lowell , Inc. All a nicles published represent rhe views ofrhe aurhors; rhey do 11 0 1 necessarily represenl rhe views ofrhe CMAA or irs j i111ders. Besides, we would like to ask for your good heart to help us by advertising in the magazine. Your generosity is needed to help us continue in publishing this KL Magazine. Thank you ! !lllljlrnif "tJiS1eliii£1!lJl!!P5" lijiyl S'UUGtyl : ~)a1t!1J~ ,eirunJtnlat{G~!1Ji~!1iirn dJ iu~nru~1 a~Ui,!11~!1Jlruttlrny1siy1:~ja1tsitru!1t11s~ru'.]fa!1nJJS1i~t~rnilrn ifo')]lr\ ri0~1rni\ri1ii'.J&S!1fiBfl~ t}nini ,tliruiisfosu')]lr\ri~nJJS:IUftlnJtnliYt~111Ln!\l~cl~ruS1S1 '1snJtn1aYt~ai,Jru1 cl~rus~i fillaITTSIUftltfl.ll fi !;!fi tITT :tlla~ug ,fl~s!11St1lj~'.J. LUmJ1Ytfl.llfi. fj fl.!1lflj t}dlfl!1tnSt1lj~'.]a i1m1~~\1l~!{ftj'fii~,lii~lat!S B~fi,JYmf'!MdlBIJ1 ,eiru9'11 tnS G~siiu ,ru~~fi,Jt!fillii9uia~~g llJ'siLifotliiri !:)-ITT 9'11 ltnliJtf:i!{ilUt!Fitll~ru~/ m~1:11ns11~ lfHuru~s. ,rneiuJ~ LflYi11~tJ1~trnITTmnl!1nil11~1:l~ttl11 nintl1111Y1sutf\iY t}lijifilrn~ITTR!t~t)1nmrui9n!it1:lj~'.] fi,Jt!tY!jlillR!t~tfl.lln !1AS7~ ~Iii 1a. n@ 11 !!nLf.1 y1y1ii tJ1ju tJ:!!N ,eiruttJru mmru iuJ~ s~mcJ'ru~s ~G81~tLFi1Yts :¾ il'l5$lA~fo~ - CMAA, Inc. 165 J;ckson Street; Lowell, MA 01852 Tel: 978 .596. 1000; Fax: 978.454.1806 Email:cmaa@cm aalowell. org;www.cmaalowell.org The CMAA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the CambodianAmerican community of greater Lowell and other ethnic minorities through educational, cultural, social, community and economic development efforts. Special Thanks to the following Media for their support! "Voice of CMAA -Thinking Out Loud Radio" WUML 91.5 FM, Every Friday at 11 :00AM12:00PM, Hosted by Brian B . Chen, Ang Pheng, Sak Seang "Voice of Cambodian Children Radio" WUML 91.5 FM, Every Sunday from l :00PM-5:PM, Hosted by Sidney Liang and others "Voice of Cambodian American in New England" WCAP 980 AM, Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00PM-12:00AM, Hosted byBuntha S. Krouch "Koun Khmer Show" Live Show on LTC Channel 8, every Monday from 8:00PM-9:00PM, Hosted by Buntha S. Krouch and Sophea Chum, C: (978) 804-11 75 "Khmer Sentimental Show" Live Show on LTC Channel 8, every Wednesday from 8:00PM-9:00PM, Hosted by Bumith E. Sart and Sor Lakhena 4 �l~Xl~CIJ'l IVI~ l)llll~C'l C)R'S lll~SSA.C.E 1 1 As we wrap up the 20th year of service to our community and enter into the 21 st year, I would like to thank our past and present funders, staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, Advisory Board members and the Cambodian business community for their contributions to the success of our organization. For the last twenty years, CMAA has provided important programs such Job training, ESL classes, Young Parents education, Citizenship classes, Youth outreach and organized many cultural celebrations. These are vital programs for many people in our community looking to improve the quality of their lives. It is not easy to find resources to put these programs together but it is because many great people fought hard and believed in the mission of our organization that we have been successful for the past twenty years. I would like to dedicate this year's annual celebration to our past and present funders and those who served this agency in any capacity. Because of the effects of 9/11, the war on terror, the war in Iraq, natural disasters, and high energy prices coupled with slow recovery in our economy, the business of serving the "underserved" is extremely challenging. Program funding is being cut at all levels, putting our poorest community members' greater risk. As bleak as the funding situation is, I am optimistic that CMAA will find ways to continue to offer programs vital to the lives of our community members. Earlier this year we successfully completed a joint staff and Board of Directors' planning retreat. With the help of the Jericho Road Foundation, we are working with consultants from Sherbrooke Partners and Ms. Wee Nee to develop a strategic plan that will create a blueprint for future programs and ensure the success of the CMAA. Sincerely, Vongsaranak Ros Executive Director ' 5 �CMAA LOWELL MAGAZIN E 21st A nnive rsary November 5, 2005 dli'e fPredaent '~ ~te It gives me great pleasure to warmly welcome you to the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA) of Greater Lowell, Inc., 21 st Annual Celebration. This is another successful year for the CMAA. Among our many accomplishments is the achievement of fiscal transparency, board development, strategic planning, new partnerships, and programmatic restructuring. The Southeast Asian community continues to thrive and contribute to the economic and social development of Greater Lowell. Our community members have opened new and expanded existing businesses, purchased homes, pursued ambitious educational and career goals, and improved their quality oflife. We have also achieved a milestone in the political arena. I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to former City Councilor Rithy Uong for his remarkable advocacy and extensive services to the communities of Lowell. This year the CMAA held its first Advisory Board meeting. Beginning in 2005, the Advisory Board will meet on a quarterly basis. The Advisory Board is instrumental in strengthening the CMAA and guiding us on the development of the organization. In addition, the CMAABoard of Directors completed a full year of development activities led by Mr. Welles Hatch, a volunteer from the Jericho Road Project. As a result, we are pleased to report that we have made significant improvements in the functioning of the Board of Directors. With assistance from the Jericho Road Project the CMAA is now moving towards Strategic Planning, which will position the organization for future growth. A comprehensive strategic plan will also ensure that the organization meets the needs of our community. The CMAA faces some difficult challenges as we work to address issues related to building development. With delays in building development, the structure continues to deteriorate. Subsequently, the cost of operating and maintaining the CMAA building continues to rise. The CMAA Board of Directors and Executive Director are fully engaged in addressing this issue and building development will be the top priority for the organization in the commgyear. Federal, State, and local budget constraints deeply impact the CMAA's programs. Securing funding for key programs is a challenge and the CMAA is currently seeking a grant-writer to assist the agency in bringing in funds. Nevertheless, the organization does have some new initiatives this year and is committed to providing essential services to its clientele, many of who are unemployed or underemployed. We extend our deepest appreciation to our funders , sponsors, partners, and other key stakeholders whose support has enabled us to provide these services. On a final note, this year has been difficult for many of our fellow citizens in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and New Hampshire. There have been some devastating events throughout the world, especially the Tsunami and recent earthquake in Asia. For many of our community members, such loss is reminiscent of our own losses during the Cambodian genocide. The CMAA Board of Directors and staff extend our sympathies to those affected by these tragic events. As the CMAA grow in strength and recognition, it is our sincere hope that we continue to work together to reach our goals. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the donors , sponsors, and individuals who helped make this 21 st Annual Celebration successful. Sincerely, Hai Cheng, M. Ed, C.A.G.S. President 6 �11rn.gru-~&n1'1NUlit9.imlssrJftruLowell Community Health Center 585-597 Merrimack Street Lowell, MA 01854 Phone: (978) 937-9700 Fax : (978) 970-0057 Metta Health Center Cambodian Community Health 2010 2010 Phone: (978) 441 ·1700 Fax:(978) 454·1681 Phone: (978) 746·7829 Fax::(978) 937-3918 Reaksmey Sangkhim: Cambodian HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education Program Phone: (978) 937-9448 Fax: (978) 970·2225 Congratulations on 21 years of serving the~ community OLAN Jame F. Do lU .• J, l .l ,c1 :1 ., 11\(; /-\J 1. J -U I i.~ !-J\!\11L\' OH 1\.Fl i l\· uPt·'f~ TC/J 106 Middlesex Street Chelmsford, rvIA O 1863 ,f (978) 25 ,.,4 4 Toll Free 888-525-7493 NJJ.)4 - - website: \\.Ww.dolanfuneralhome.corn 7 �21st Anniversary November 5, 2005 CMAA LOWELL MAGAZINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEFS NOTE Welcome to Cambodian Mutual Assistance · Association's 21 th Anniversary Program Book! It is a pleasure and an honor to have been given the opportunity to serve as the Editor-in-Chief for this special program book again this year. It is also a formidable challenge, but one that is made easier by the help of our very distinguished staff members. Together, we aim to provide the readership with comprehensive articles and advertisements submitted by our various contributors and supporters. A Program Book of this nature is a collective enterprise, one that is made possible through the efforts of contributors, reviewers, designers and editors, and also through the support of other CMAA staff and Board members. There are several individuals whom I would like to personally thank for their own commitment to this publication and to the planning and organizing of CMAA 21 th Anniversary celebration. To begin with, I would like to thank Brian Chen who has devoted much time and energy to completing the entire layout of the program book. I would also like to thank Ronnie Mouth, who has been especially helpful in collecting submissions for this fine work. ADMINISTRATION - CAMBODIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH - To those who submitted articles and advertisements, I hope you found your work with CMAA staff a beneficial experience. To all of our regular advertisers, thank you for being a part of our team effort. I appreciate your interest and look forward to working with you again next year. To all of our readers, please contact us if you have comments, suggestions or ideas for future growth and improvement. GSn~miit;ms .., ' Joseph Sexton, Health Director Sovann Kheam, Community Health Educator Karena Doung, Community Health Educator Jerusha N. Peterman, Nutritionist MONOROM FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM Boroeuth B. Chen, Program Coordinator Thy E. Chey, Case Worker G~ni~W~Mi CAMBODIAN HEALTH PROMOTION PROJECT - GSn~ii~smGi .., ' Barbara Zipps Glass, 8. S. , R. N., Program Nurse EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - lE:iN:f5Mi5$ Judith Dickerman-Nelson, Education Director Marion Best, Instructor Kosal Suon, Instructor Angela Lessard, YPP Bus driver VOLUNTEERS - ~n~,;~ij~ ~ -G n Zachary D. Mouth, Mieu Phan, May Elewa, Jason Cart, Chhay Chhean, Reine El-Achkar, Thon Chey CONSULTANTS - I encourage all of you to take time to read and think about the impressive submissions provided in this special edition. The CMAA Program Book targets a diverse population - all of whom are beginning to develop their tastes for reading and using the CMAA Program Book as a community resource. G~n~i~e~mi Vongsaranak Ros, Executive Director Thirith Hut, Fiscal Manager Ronnie Mouth, Office Manager!BookKeeper ~ni~wbnm~ ... ~ Anstiss ft Co. , P.C. Certified Public Accountants Hai Cheng, President-Guidance LPS Phala Chea, Vice President-Administrator LPS William Lipchitz, Treasurer-Deputy Director Stuart Santelmann, Secretary-Assist. Director Sovanndara Neang, Board Member-Paralegal James J. Cook, Board Member- ED, LDFC!Lowell Plan Tooch Van, Board Member-UML Community outreach Coard. Melody Suong, Board Member Sophy Suon, Board Member May this New Year bring you great wisdom, health and prosperity! Phala Chea, Ed.D. 8 �Congratualtions CMAA on your 21st Annual Celebration "Small enough to know you, Large enough to serve you. " ~ ~ James- Real Estate Agencies L. 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This program means so much to me because it has not only helped me to almost get my GED (this student has passed four of her tests and just has one more to go) but, I now have a job that I've been working at for a year. The Young Parents Program at the CMAA has given me a lot of opportunities, and I am thankful to have come here. It certainly changed my life for the better. Another student says: The Young Parents Program at the CMAA on Jackson Street in Lowell is a program for young adults from 14 to 21 who are on welfare and trying to get their diplomas. This is a great school for me because when you need one on one attention from the teacher, they can give it to you. In other schools, they just handed us packets of work and expect us to do it without knowing any of the work. Another thing is when I have family issues or problems at home there are very good people to talk to and to ask for advice on what I can do to solve that problem. And that is what the CMAA is all about. 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MEDICAL CENTER Yours for life ' One Hospital Drive, Lowell, MA O1852 978-458-1411 www.saints-memorial.org 22 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. Publications, 1997-2007 Relation A related resource The collection finding aid, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml19</a>. Description An account of the resource This collection includes digitized issues of the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc.’s bilingual magazines <em>Khmer Lowell</em> and <em>CMAA Lowell Magazine</em>. <br /><br />The collection is completely accessible on this site.<br /><br />View the collection finding aid for more information, <a href="https://libguides.uml.edu/uml19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://libguides.uml.edu/uml19</a>.<br /><br />Note:<br />Additionally, digitized issues of <em>Khmer Lowell</em> and <em>CMAA Lowell Magazine</em> from the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. Collection have been added to the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. Publications, 1997-2007 Omeka collection so that issues of <em>Khmer Lowell</em> and <em>CMAA Lowell Magazine</em> may visually appear together when browsing in Omeka.<br /><br /><br /><br />--------------------------<br /><span>SEADA would like to thank the following individuals for their work in making this collection available online: Monita Chea.</span> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. Publications, 1997-2007. UML19. Center for Lowell History, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CMAA Lowell Magazine, Edition 18 November 2005 Subject The topic of the resource Nonprofit organizations Description An account of the resource CMAA Lowell Magazine, Edition 18 November 2005. This magazine contains 22 pages. The topics covered include Executive Director's Message; A Message from the President; Editor-in-Chief's Note; Education at the CMAA; 21st Anniversary Program; CMAA Current Programs/Projects; and more. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. Publications Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005-11-18 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource UMass Lowell Library makes this material available for private, educational, and research use. It is the responsibility of the user to secure any needed permissions from rightsholders, for uses such as commercial reproductions of copyrighted works. Contact host institution for more information. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf; 22 pp. Language A language of the resource Khmer English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CMAA Lowell Magazine Edition 18 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lowell, Massachusetts 2000-2009 Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association Cambodians Periodicals