PAAIA and IAPAC Merge
Merger will advance the best interests of the Iranian American community by greatly enhancing its effective participation in the American political process
July 8, 2008 -The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) and the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) jointly announce an agreement to merge the two organizations, making IAPAC the affiliated political action committee of PAAIA. The merger of IAPAC and PAAIA represents an unprecedented milestone for the Iranian American community, demonstrating that two existing organizations can and should come together for the greater good.
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Florida Imposes Restrictions on Businesses Booking Travel to Iran
Washington, D.C. July 8, 2008 – On June 23, 2008, Florida’s governor signed into law SB 1310, which imposes severe restrictions on travel agents and others selling trips to any nation that appears on the Department of State's list of state sponsors of international terrorism, including Iran.
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Eleventh Zarathushti Games held in San Diego
On July 2, 2008 roughly 600 athletes gathered on the campus of the University of San Diego to take part in the 11th Zarathushti Games. What makes this gathering unique is that it brings together a large number of Zoroastrians – members of one of the oldest and first monotheistic religions in the world – from across the globe every two years to take part in what has become a valued tradition amongst the Zoroastrian community.
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PAAIA Sponsors Teacher's Workshop on Iran
From July 8 to 11, the World Affairs Councils of America will be holding a workshop on Iran in Washington DC for high school teachers from across the country. We are pleased to note that CNN has expresed interest in covering certain portions of the workshop and may be reporting on it. PAAIA is sponsoring this workshop, and will be bringing you greater details on our website and in next week's newsletter. Click here to learn more about the workshop and the agenda.
PAAIA's July 17th Membership Drive in DC
Please join us on July 17th to learn more about PAAIA and the vision that it represents, to provide us with your feedback, and learn how you can be a part of this grassroots organization. PAAIA staff, including Babak Hoghooghi, its Executive Director, and Rudi Bakhtiar, PAAIA’s Director of Public Relations and a former primetime anchor at CNN, will be on hand to introduce PAAIA and answer any questions you may have.
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What can you 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.
