Seattle Post Endorses Susan Amini for Superior Court Judge

Seattle, WA, August 6, 2008 - With less then two weeks to go before the primary election, Susan Amini's candidacy for Superior Court Judge continues to gain momentum with a new endorsement from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the oldest newspaper in Washington State.

Safai Launches Campaign for San Francisco Board of Supervisors

San Francisco, CA, August 6, 2008 - With over 200 friends and supporters in attendance, Ahsha Safai formally kicked off his much-anticipated campaign for San Francisco's Board of Supervisors on July 20, 2008. A community activist and former mayoral aide, Safai is seeking to replace District 11 Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval, whose term expires in January of 2009.

IABA to Host Dinner Reception with Congressman Howard Berman

Los Angeles, CA, August 6, 2008 - On August 14, 2008, please join the Los Angeles Chapter of the Iranian American Bar Association for a reception and dinner with U.S. Congressman Howard Berman, representative for the 28th district of California, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Committee.

Website & Research Associate Position

Nonprofit in need of a Website & Research Associate
Position will be full time with salary and benefits, with immediate start date. Responsibilities will include regularly maintaining and updating the website, media monitoring, data management, and newsletter design and production. Skill requirements include basic knowledge of HTML and IT as well as general office etiquette. Preferred skills include basic knowledge of international affairs as well as researching capabilities, using RSS feeds, Google Alerts, and similar search technologies. Knowledge of Persian (Farsi) is a plus.

Please email cover letter and resume to info@paaia.org. The cover letter and resume may also be faxed to (202)828-8371.

Internship Opportunity with PAAIA

The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) in need of interns Positions are available throughout the year. Responsibilities include but are not limited to writing articles, reporting on events, adding to the website, assisting with media monitoring, working on the newsletter amongst other projects involving community outreach. Applicants should have excellent written and spoken communication skills, a highly organized approach to work, and proficiency in the use of computers. Preferred skills include knowledge of International Affairs, and knowledge of written and spoken Farsi.

Please email cover letter and resume to info@paaia.org. The cover letter and resume may also be faxed to (202)828-8371.

What You Can Do

Become a Member

As a grassroots organization, we count on you to play an essential and indispensible role in determining the organization's direction. At its very core, PAAIA belongs to the Iranian American community.

Volunteer

We are always looking for committed local members who serve as PAAIA's representatives.

Tell Us What You Think

Let us know what you think about PAAIA and what issues you want PAAIA to focus on. We seek to represent your views as they pertain to matters of domestic interest or concern for Iranian Americans.

To help guide Iranian Americans in their political engagement, PAAIA is pleased to announce the launch of its 2008 Presidential Election Guide.

To inform the public as to where members of Congress stand on issues of importance to the Iranian American community, PAAIA has compiled a Congressional Scorecard.

Register to Vote, make your voice count!

We invite you to Become a Member of PAAIA and support this historic initiative to create an effective Iranian American voice that truly represents our community.

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