LAS Mission Statement

The Laotian American Society is a non-profit organization committed to being a resource to all people of ethnic origins native to Laos or have ties to Lao culture and heritage in order to improve their quality of life, education, health, and welfare by organizing and sponsoring educational, cultural, social, and other related activities as well as promoting communication and education about issues related to the Laotian community.

Download a Membership Application and Volunteer with LAS: We are looking for serious, selfless people willing to work together to fulfill our dreams of a united and growing Laotian American community in Georgia and abroad.

Laotian American Society (LAS) | P.O. Box 48432 | Atlanta, GA 30362 | info@lasga.org
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Scholarship Info Flyer
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Student Recognition Info Flyer

Arts N Craft Contest Flyer

Essay Poem Contest Flyer

NOTICE

The Educational Awards Ceremony has been rescheduled to July 27, 2008.

Scholarship Information Packet (PDF)

LAS Senior and family trip to the Georgia Aquarium. (Event Organizers: Ting Pathammavong, Song Senboutaraj, Dao Malaythong, Cookie Morey)

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Golden Seven, a new Asian restaurant has opened in Duluth, GA.  The menu has Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese items, as well as Lao dishes available upon special request (som tum, sticky rice, larb gai, pho).  It is family owned and run, headed by Ms. Meily Phaiboun, a Laotian-American lady who has been in the restaurant business since 1990.  This is their second restaurant in the Metro Atlanta area.  Golden Seven's chef also has over 25 years experience in the restaurant business.

Golden Seven
2148 Duluth Hwy, #117
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 495-5999

Countries involved this year include:

Laos
Vietnam
Japan
Korea
China
Bangladesh

Location:

Soccer Academy
327 Arcado Rd NW
Lilburn, GA 30047
9:30am - 5:00pm

Contact Person:
Seng Phomsakha
phomsakha@hotmail.com

Saturday, June 14, 2008
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Goodwill
3337 Buford Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30329

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Free Dental Screening - Blood Pressure Checks - Diabetes Screening

Please join CPACS in recognizing Asian American Cancer Awareness Day by attending Georgia's First Asian American Cancer Summit.

Did you know?

* Cancer is the leading cause of death for Asian Americans?

* Lung cancer rates among Southeast Asians are 18% higher than among White Americans?

* Liver cancer, usually caused by exposure to the Hepatitis B virus, disproportionately affects Asian Americans?

* Young Asian women have lower participation in breast self examination and pap tests?

Come Learn More! Please join our community members, the Center for Pan Asian Community Services, the Georgia Asian Pacific Islander Community Coalition and the American Cancer Society for Georgia's First Asian American Cancer Summit.

"ACT: Asian Americans Coming Together. It's in our Hands. First Steps to Eradicate Cancer."
May 31, 2008, Saturday 8:45am-2pm
3760 Park Ave. Doraville, GA 30340

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2008 OCA/ACP Scholarship Award Deadline postponed to June 13th 2008
(Please ignore the date in the PDF File)

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Scholarships are for Asian American Seniors in the Metro Atlanta schools. 9 scholarships will be awarded for their academic, leadership involvement, community service and athletic excellence and achievements.  For detailed information and application, please view the flyer.

 
For More Info:
 
Robin Soh
VP Public Affairs
OCA-GA Chapter
P.O. Box 767278
Roswell, GA 30076-9998
OCA Hotline 770-408-0546
http://www.oca-georgia.org

Students, listen up!  Even though school is letting out, please keep up your studies and don't forget that the LAS Education Award Ceremony is coming up, to be held sometime in the late summer.  Grade school children can receive awards for Straight A's and other academic accolades.  We will also continue to have our Art and Poetry Contest.

Laotian American College students, please brush up on your essay writing skills, as this is a chance to receive money for school through LAS.

In 2007, LAS gave out thousands of dollars back to the community, which was raised by the Charity Ball as well as donations from our generous sponsors. More information and the scholarship application package will be posted when ready.

LAS Senior Citizens Trip to the Georgia Aquarium and
Centennial Park Picnic

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Limited to 50 Senior Citizens and 10 Volunteers

Time and other info: TBA
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LAS would like to announce that a date has been chosen for a senior citizen / family outing at the Georgia Aquarium.  This trip is made possible by the grant received from Chopstix for Charity, which was applied for by LAS member and Treasurer Mr. Song Senboutaraj.

At the moment we are still looking for more volunteers to help with our elderly guests as well as prepare for the picnic afterwards.  If you would like to help or would like more information please contact:

Event Chair
Mr. Song Senboutaraj
xong2103@gmail.com

Admin
Kim Ting Pathammavong
kimpath@yahoo.com

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On Saturday, May 3, 2008, LAS attended the 23rd Annual APAC Banquet.  The Asian Pacific American Council of Georgia was established in 1985, and acts as an umbrella organization for over 10 Asian/Pacific American groups in Georgia.  Some member groups include: BAG, OCA, MAG, KAAGA, TAWC, TAA, ICHF, IACA, CPACS and LAS.

The next APAC event will be a soccer tournament, to be held in July of this year.  Details are being finalized, but LAS would like to make an appearance again, competing against several other teams/countries.  More info as it is released from APAC.

LAS President Daravanh Cookie Morey (center) and other fellow leaders of the Asian non-profit and community organizations.

LAS member Dao Malaythong and LAS secretary Kim Ting Pathammavong with APAC president Varinee Sangmalee.

Kim Pathammavong performs a traditional Laotian Dance and the Banquet.

Dao Malaythong, longtime LAS member and supporter, was named as one of the 25 most influential Asians in Georgia, in the May issue of the Georgia Asian Times.  This coincided with Asian American Heritage month, which nationally recognizes May as a time to celebrate Asian and Pacific American cultures and their contributions to America.

(GAT Publisher Li Wong and Dao Malaythong at the GAT Asian Expo and Job Fair, Gwinnett Center, Duluth, GA)

Gwinnett Prado, Duluth, GA