PRESENTS

Hmong Elements: Cultures, Arts, Crafts, music, Folktales John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 608 New York Ave Sheboygan, WI. 53082

When:

August 18, 2012 - 8:00a.m Door Opens

MC by Tim Ntsumteev Kong, Day Program: 9:00 am 10:20 pm, Free Admission MC by Soua Cha, Evening Program: 6:00 pm 12:00 a.m, Advanced Reservation Translator: Ka Youa Kong Opening Session: 9:00a.m to 10:20a.m.
Mayor and Hmong leader to cut ribbon Alyssa Xiong Pre.Wa Meng Yang H18C President 1. Neng Yee Kong Advisor H18Cofwi Inc. 2. Ruth DeYoung Kohler 3. Mayor Terry Van Akkeren Wachakong Moua State Chief Clan Pre. Wa Chong Vang (Gen. Vang Paos Son)
9:00 a.m. to 9:05a.m. 9:05a.m. to 9:10a.m. 9:10a.m. to 9:15a.m. 9:15a.m. to 9:20a.m. 9:20a.m. to 9:25a.m. 9:25a.m. to 9:30a.m. 9:30a.m. to :9:45a.m. 9:45a.m to 10:20a.m

Open 2nd Annual Proclamation Celebration National Anthem Song Welcome Remarks Opening Remarks

Hmong Folk Song

Hom Phia kev hlub ntawm Hmoob yog dabtsi?

Breakout Sessions 10:25a.m. 4:15p.m Hmong Culture of Leadership Training Facilitator: Tim Kong - Basement Stage Hmong of the Past, Present, Future and GVP Vision - Collaboration opportunities with Community Advocates - Lunch -Serve by Chief Clan mens wife --

Hmong Marriage and Funeral Hmong Traditional Resolutions ( kho plaub ntug)

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Dr. Chue Doua Vue, State Chief Clan Neng L Vang/Mai Xiong DVD Hmong History Chai Voua Lee, H18C Vice President Attorney Lauj, Siab & Khaj Yis Khang,MN

10:25a.m to 11:40a.m 11:40a.m to 12:25p.m 12:25p.m to 1:10p.m. 1:10p.m. to 2:25p.m 2:25p.m. to 4:15p.m

Hmong Culture of Folk Song, Singer,Dance and Break Dance Facilitator: Pa Lou Vang Inside Stage Boua Thai Vang --Hais dabneeg txog Hmong log twg log Presentation --John Michael Kohler Arts Center Nkauj NubQub/Sheboygan girl --Dance Performance Yang Thao and Bee Thao --Singer Yaj Vue --Kwvtxhiaj sis lw los tau yog muaj khub Open to Public --Hmong difference theme Victor Vang --Ua yeeb yam B boy --Break Dance Hmong Culture of Folktales and Traditional Hmong Music Instruments Facilitator: Cinda Vang Outside Stage Open to public -- by Bee Thao/Hmong difference theme Fongxai Pao Chang -- Tshuab Qeej Yaj vue -- Tshuab Tsaj Yaj Vue -- Qwv Nplooj Yaj Vue -- Tshuab Ncas,Qoj Ximxaus Chong Xiong -- Hmong Talent Show

10:25a.m. to 11:00a.m. 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. 1:00p.m to 1:30p.m. 1:30p.m. to 1:45p.m. 1:45p.m. to 2:00p.m. 2:00p.m. to 2:45p.m. 2:45p.m. to 3:15p.m. 3:15p.m. to 4:15p.m

10:25a.m. to 11:25a.m. 11:25p.m. to 12:30p.m. 12:30p.m. to 1:00p.m. 1:00p.m to 1:30p.m. 1:30p.m. to 2:15p.m. 2:15p.m. to 4:15p.m.

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Evening Session:

6:00 p.m. to 9:50 p.m.

VP Yer T Yang Event Chair 6:00p.m to 6:30p.m. Slide Show on Hmong History by Ka Youa Kong 6:30p.m to 7:15p.m Nkauj Hmoob USA, Appleton 7:15p.m to 7:20p.m.

Recognition Award and Appreciation Remarks Dinner- Serve by Chiefs Clan Mens wife Laos Dance Performance
Hmong Dance Performance

See Xeng Lee

HWS Future of Nplej H18C Traditional Instrument Performances Nkauj Hmoob USA, Appleton HWS Future of Nplej Nkauj Hmoob USA, Appleton
7:20p.m to 7:50p.m. 7:50p.m to 8:20p.m. 8:20p.m to 8:25p.m. 8:25p.m to 8:55p.m.

Yeeb Yam Tes Taw (Play) Qeej , Ncas, Tsaj and Kwv txhiaj Hmong Dance Performance Hmong Fashion Show Hmong Dance Performance Hmong Artist Closing Remarks

8:55p.m to 9:00p.m.
9:00p.m to 9:45p.m. 9:45p.m. to 9:50p.m.

See Xeng Lee VP Chai Voua Lee

Entertainment: 9:50 p.m. to 12 a.m. Traditional Music by Bee Thao, MN and Yang Thao Band, Milwaukee, WI

Contact Information:
Yer T Yang Tim T Kong
Hmong 18CofWI Inc.

-Event Chairwoman -Event Co-Chair

920-254-9218 920-475-9012 414-207-5133 920-915-7347

Vice President, Hmong 18CofWI Inc. Secretary to the President, Hmong 18CofWI Inc.

Wa Meng Yang President Caiv Voua Lee

Hmong 18CofWI Inc.

Vice President

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Officers
Wa Meng Yang President Chai Voua Lee Vice-President Yer T Yang, M.Ed. Vice-President

July 17, 2012

Dear Business Owner and Leaders:

The Hmong 18 Council of Wisconsin is an umbrella non-profit organization for our Hmong families in Wisconsin. We exist for the purpose of assisting Hmong families in Wisconsin in the area of cultural preservation, educational and economical promotion and development. Our vision is to bring change, progress and hope to Hmong citizens in Wisconsin. It is our hope to preserve what is important to the Hmong families, Tim T Kong Secretary to the President and yet promote changes that are necessary for Hmong children to be successful and be competitive in many different business arenas.
Linda Vang, Executive Secretary Pa Lou Vang Assistant Secretary Houa Vang, BS Executive Treasurer Cinda Vang Assistant Treasurer

Because of the above reasons, we recognize you as a community leader and business entrepreneur, we would like for you to be a part of this exciting journey of preserving the Hmong cultural through education. It is taking place at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan on August 18, 2012 from 9:00 am to 12:00 midnight. As an integral part of the Hmong community, you are a valuable and contributive business owner; We would like to ask you to please consider participating as a sponsor for our upcoming 2nd Annual Hmong Elements Event, which involves the Hmong Culture, Arts, Crafts, Music and Folktales. In order for the Hmong 18 Council of Wisconsin to realize our vision and goals, we are in need of your support and sponsorship. Your financial sponsorship will be utilized to offset costs such as facility costs, transportation, meals, and limited lodging costs for our professional artists to perform and showcase their arts as a Hmong arts preservation and promotion. Many of our local leaders and youths are volunteering many weeks to prepare and to be ready to perform. In addition, you or your business will be recognized as an event sponsor as specified on page 2 of this letter. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to be a part of the Wisconsin Hmong communities as well as growing our Wisconsin Hmong families to be stronger and better citizens. We will call to touch base with you and hope that you will decide to sponsor and join us in enrich the community with our cultural heritage. A flyer and a program agenda are included for your information. Further questions regarding this event, please contact the event chairmen below: Yer T. Yang, H18C Vice President, hmong18cofwivp2@yahoo.com 920-254-9218 Tim Kong, Secretary to the Presidents, ntsumteevkoo@yahoo.com or 920-475-9012 Thank you in advance for your consideration in supportin and your donation is greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Sincerely,

Advisory Board
Khang , Mao Kong, Neng Yee Lee, Mo Thao Lee, Neng X. Moua , Yong Kai Moua, Pang Vang Thao, Xai Lee Vang , Za Blong Vue , Thai Xiong, Steven Lee, Maiv T.

State Chiefs
Chang , Fong XaiPao Chang, Pang Nhia V. Cheng, Sao Tshiab Chue, Hmong TBD Fang, Hmong TBD Hang, Boua Pao Her, Tsaav Vaaj Khang, Xou Kong, Nou Ying Kong, Ka Youa Kue, Nao Bee Lee, Shoua Nou Lee, Mai Lor Lor, Pa Cha Moua, Wachakong Pha, Ka Ying Pha, Mee Vang Thao, Neng Chue Thao, Mang Vang, Boua Thai Vang, Bao Yang Vue , Chue Doua PhD. Vue, Kaying Xiong Xiong, Nao Shoua Xiong, Tru Y. Yang, Xai Pao Yang, Maly V.

----------------------------------Wa Meng Yang, President Hmong 18Cof WI Inc.

--------------------------------------Yer T Yang, Vice-President Events Chair

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Make checks payable to Womens Community Inc. (Physcal Agents ) Please send check and this form to: Womens Community Inc. (Tuav nyiaj txiag rau 18Xeem) 3200 Hilltop Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin 34401

Date: _________________________ Owners Name: Mr./Mrs./Miss ___________________________________ Business Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________, City: ________________ State:________ Zip: _______ Telephone number: ___________________________ Email Address: ________________________

You can help us make a difference by sponsoring the event. The sponsorship opportunities are: ____ PLATNIUM Sponsor- $1,500.00 +, which includes: IRS Tax deduction, business banner display, Hmong radio recognition announcements, business name on printed on the agenda, H18C Website, and Sheboygan Press, a round table for eight members of your team, a special verbal recognition with an autographed art piece specifically designed for your company. GOLD Sponsor - $1000.00 1,499.00, which includes: IRS Tax deduction, business banner display, Hmong radio recognition announcements, business name on printed on the agenda, H18C Website, and Sheboygan Press, a round table for eight members of your team, and verbal recognition at the evening event. SILVER Sponsor $500.00-999.00, which includes: Hmong radio recognition announcements, business name on agenda, IRS tax deduction, a round table for eight members of your team, and H18C Website.

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_____ BRONZE Sponsor $200.00 499.00, which includes: Hmong Radio recognition, IRS tax deduction, business name on agenda, H18C Website and a table for eight members of your team.. _____ INDIVIDUAL Sponsorship of $100.00 +, will be verbal recognition at the evening event, business name on agenda, H18C Website, IRS tax deduction and 2 tickets.

Thank you for your contribution and support!

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