APABA-DC Announces 2006-2007 Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the result of the recent passing of incoming President Robert E. Wone, The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, D.C. Area, Inc. (“APABA-DC”) has re-structured the previously-announced Board of Directors for 2006-2007 with incoming President-Elect John C. Truong assuming the position of APABA-DC President one year earlier than expected. The rest of the 2006-2007 APABA-DC Board of Directors is as follows:

John C. Truong - President
Vacant - President-Elect*
Audrey Lee - Vice President/Membership
Woo Lee - Vice President/Programs
Marita Etcubanez - Vice President/Community Affairs
Khouane Ditthavong - Vice President/Communications
Sanya Sukduang - Secretary
Tony Lin - Treasurer
Janet Shih Hajek - Immediate Past President
Cecelia TaBois - Newsletter Editor
John C. Truong - Chair, Judicial Nominations Committee
May Lee - Co-Chair, Practicing Attorneys Resource Network
Leah Frazier - Co-Chair, Practicing Attorneys Resource Network
Elizabeth Lee - Chair, Women’s Forum
Peter Ohr - President, APABA Educational Fund (ex officio)
The Hon. Brian Kim - NAPABA Southeast Regional Governor

APABA-DC’s Installation Dinner welcoming the 2006-2007 Board of Directors is now scheduled for October 12, 2006 at the National Press Club. Congressman Robert C. Scott (D. Va) will give the keynote speech. APABA-DC plans to honor Robert Wone, who passed before he could formally assume his role as APABA-DC’s next President. We join Robert’s wife, family and friends in mourning his passing.

Robert E. Wone Memorial Trust

Many have asked about making contributions in memory of Robert. His family has decided to establish The Robert E. Wone Memorial Trust, which will distribute funds among Robert’s favorite projects. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to:

The Robert E. Wone Memorial Trust

c/o HoltzmanVogel PLLC

98 Alexandria Pike

Suite 53

Warrenton, VA 20186

We all miss our dear friend and colleague immensely. We hope you will all be able to donate a suitable amount in his memory.

Memorial Service for APABA President-Elect Robert E. Wone

Memorial Service for
Robert Eric Wone
Monday, August 7, 2006
7pm – 9pm
Visitation
Columbia @ Falls Church
(formerly Columbia Baptist Church)
103 West Columbia Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 534-5700
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Tuesday, August 8, 2006
10am
Memorial Service
Columbia @ Falls Church
103 West Columbia Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 534-5700
12:00 or 12:30 (time tentative)
Burial Service
National Memorial Park
7400 Lee Hwy
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 573-8800
Following
Reception Gathering
Columbia @ Falls Church
103 West Columbia Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 534-5700