The Association of Thai Professionals in AMERICA and CANADA (ATPAC)
Presents
The 2nd Generation Thai Youth Leadership Conference
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1999, AT WAT DHAMMARAM



Purpose

TO EXPLORE ideas, initiatives, and activities promoting THE FUTURE role of the 2nd generation in community betterment and preserving the Thai heritage, and their potential contributions to the development of Thailand




10:00 AM opening speech

The Potential Role of the Second Generation Thai Americans in the Economic Development of Thailand
by Mr. Kasivat Paruggamanont, Consul- General


10:20 AM opinions from community REPRESENTATIVES

  • ATPAC : Dr. Santi Kulprathipanja
  • Second Generation Youth Representatives : Melissa Inpanbutr, Vida Gosrisirikul,Pitud Rangsithienchai, Yuwanswas Lertsburapa, Tammy Chiemongkoltip
  • Asian American Coalition : Suchitra Surapiboonchai
  • Thai Association of Illinois - Ek-Anant Sunggoraneewan
  • TPAA Youth Chapter, Thai Cultural and Fine Arts Institute : Dr. Supachai Suwatanapongched
  • Thai Nurses Association of Illinois : Apinya Kulprathipanja
  • Wat Dhammaram : Dr. Sagul Tonsiengsom
  • Thai Southerners Association of Illinois : Vinai Tunyawongs
  • Thai Northerners Association of Illinois : Arpong Hanviriyapunt

12:10 comments from general audience

12:30 LUNCH BREAK

13:00-14:00 SPECIAL LECTURES

  • Introduction to ATPAC, Dr. Wison Luangdilok (15)
  • ATPAC Collaborative Projects with Thailand in Agro-Industry Development, Dr Vanee Komolprasert