PAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEADERS AND MENTORS – PPALM, Inc
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PAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEADERS AND MENTORS – PPALM, Inc
Welcome Secretary Eric K. Shinseki
Honorary Chair and
Distinguished Guests
13 June 2009
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Agenda
• Welcome and Introduction• PPALM Progress Report• Army Diversity Update• Army Cadet Command Update• Asian American and Pacific Islander
Officer Update• Army G-1 Update• Discussion• Closing Remarks
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PPALM Mission
To provide an environment that fosters mentorship,
creates avenues, and establishes a positive path to advancement
for Asian American Pacific Islander Leaders – Active, Reserve, Army National Guard, and DA Civilians
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PPALM Purpose
Promote active engagement in mentoring,
professional development, retention and advancement
of Asian American Pacific Islander Army Leaders - Active, Reserve, Army National Guard and DA Civilians
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PPALM Objectives Forge strong sense of commitment: Service to Nation and
answering the Nation’s Call to Duty Assist Army in articulating importance of diversity Help Army maintain and grow highly competent set of
leaders. Contribute to professional development and networking
opportunities. Promote professional learning relationship between the
experienced mentor and interested officer. Exchange information/ideas for professional and personal
development. Create platform to nurture/mentor junior officers. Recognize accomplishments, create environment for
professional and equal opportunities for promotion, school selections and assignments.
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CY09-CY10 Plan of Action Full Operational Capability by end of CY10
Key Tasks: Board of Directors (BOD) leadership stability. Hold BOD
election NLT Oct 2010
Meet members needs – professional development; education; personal development
Manage enablers – finance, outreach, website
Develop partnership with Army Accession Command and Army Civilian Personnel Office
Expand Mentorship Program
Develop criteria to measure effectiveness
Strategic Communication Plan – engagements and actions
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PPALM Leaders Board of Directors
Chair: Tony Taguba, MG USA Retired Vice Chair: Fred Wong, SES, Defense Intelligence Agency (BG, USA Ret) *Vice Chair: Cedric Jasmin, YC-03, DA Civilian (COL, USAR) Executive Director: Mike Yaguchi, YC-03, OUSD(P) (Lt Col, USAF Ret) Executive Secretary: Monica Malia, YC-03, DA Civilian VP Mentorship: Tony Moreno, L-3 Communications (COL, USA Ret) *VP Mentorship: COL Ed Haraguchi, USA, MSC VP ROTC Program: LTC Manuel DeGuzman, USAR AGR/Wofford College, SC VP Membership: Bobby LumHo, SERCO, Inc. (COL, USA Ret) VP Finance: Pat Hiu, CAPCG LLC (COL, USA Ret) VP Communications/Pubs: Scott Schisser, YA-03 DA Civilian (COL, USA Ret) VP Outreach: Kathleen Ahsing, YC-03, DA Civilian General Counsel: Erick Soriano, Esquire Historian: Terry Shima, Ex Director, Japanese American Veterans Association
Honorary Board: Honorary Chair: Secretary Eric Shinseki, Dept of Veterans Affairs Dr. Lynn Heirakuji, DASA-MRA (Personnel Oversight) Ms. Bel Leong Hong, President, Knowledge Advantage Inc. (SES Ret)
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Actions To Date Re-submit Federal IRS non profit, 501(c)3 application. VA
State approved non profit status in June 07.
By-Laws updated in Sept 08.
New website established in Sep 08. www.ppalm.net
New BoD Leaders and Plan of Action CY09-10.
Engaged with Army Accessions Command, Army Cadet Command, Army Diversity Office, AUSA, Japanese American Citizens League, USMA Diversity Office.
AUSA to provide hospitality suite at Annual Convention in Oct 09.
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Way Ahead Messaging in support of Army Strong Campaign – focus on
AAPI officer and civilian leader recruitment and retention.
Assist in Army Diversity Program.
Continue to seek support from key members of Congress, Army Leaders – Active, Reserve, Guard, retired, Veterans support orgs, corporations, and individuals
Form alliances with other organization with similar goals (e.g. ROCKS Inc., JAVA, FAPAC, AAGEN, Educational forums)
Membership drive and social events to foster networking and mentoring
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Conclusion PPALM is progressing as expected. Interests groups in
CONUS, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, Germany, Iraq.
Value added in supporting Army Strong campaign in officer recruiting and retention
Assist in Army Diversity Program
Recruit Senior Leaders (Active, Reserve, Retired, Civilians) - essential to executing and promoting PPALM
Measure of effectiveness critical by end of CY10
PPALM Membership Total – 108 Members
National Capital Region 48 Other States (CONUS) 45 OCONUS 29
Demographics Military 94
Army: 86 Navy: 1 USMA: 7
Civilian 14 3 Year Membership Dues
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Finance Report: Mar 08-Jun 09
Activity Description
Date Subtotal Total
Beginning Balance 1 Mar 08 $ 4,490.00
Total Deposits 20 Jun 09 $ 4,410.00
$ 8,900.00
Total Expenditures 20 Jun 09 <$ 3,715.15>
Balance 20 Jun 09 $ 5,184.85
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PPALM Web Site
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Improved content: Improved content: About USAbout US News, Events, and UpdatesNews, Events, and Updates Publications and LinksPublications and Links ArticlesArticles
Coming Soon – Coming Soon – Improved MessagingImproved MessagingTwo Twelve Associates, IncTwo Twelve Associates, Inc
Visit us at:www.ppalm.net
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PPALM
Mentorship Program Report
“The guidance and insight they [PPALM] provided was extremely helpful. This is the type of mentorship I've been
craving my entire career.“ MAJ Lee Fennema, Avn, US Army-662d Sqdn, 3d Regt, British Army Air Corps
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Four Tier Mentorship Program
Direct Contact – need identified, mentor identified and contact established
Presence at installations – upon assignment individual is contacted by interest group leader
Basic officer development site visits
Career information material distribution
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Mentorship Program Published PPALM mentorship program handbook 1 Oct
2008. Implemented program in Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico,
CONUS, Iraq, and Germany. Create platform to nurture and mentor junior leaders. Exchange information and ideas for professional and
personal development. Assist the Army to maintain and grow highly
competent leaders. Promote professional learning relationships. Best practice - Wofford College’s Army ROTC
Mentorship Program.
WOFFORD COLLEGE
ARMY ROTC MENTORSHIP
PROGRAM
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GOALS
Tie in with LDP
Increase trust and camaraderie
Teach Cadets Mentor skills and
counseling
Help Cadets set objectives –
both qualitative and quantitative
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A MENTOR?
Criteria: Personality
Maturity
Experience
Who’s a mentor? PMS mentors the
c/Battalion Commander
c/Battalion Commander mentors the MSIVs
MSIVs mentors MSIIIs
MSIVs and MSIIIs mentor the Basic Course Cadets
MENTOR HANDBOOK
Durable Easy to reference Inspectable Personalized
Mentor Certification Every Mentor attended
a 1 hour training session Went over handbook Answered questions Signed Mentor Contract
INTENT AND PURPOSE Create and maintain a close personal relationship Informal Counseling Update cadre on good and bad (red flags) Areas to Focus On:
School, GPA, Academic Goals Military Science APFT/Health Recruiting LDAC
INTENT AND FOCUS (cont’d)
Areas to Focus On:
School, GPA, Academic Goals
Military Science
APFT/Health
Recruiting
LDAC
EXPECTATIONS OF MENTORS
Coach
Counselor
Teacher
Relationship-builder
Motivator
Role Model
Friend
GUIDANCE
Get to know the mentees! Personality Meeting outside of class/ROTC
Give and Take relationship Share knowledge Be willing to listen
MENTEE FACT SHEETName______________________________________________________________School ____________________________________MS Year__________ Major______________ Birthday______________
Favorite Restaurant___________________________________________________Hobbies_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why did you join ROTC?_______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How does your family and/or spouse feel about you being in the military?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What careers are you interested in?_____________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________What is your current GPA? What is your academic goal for the year?_____________________________________________________________________________
What do you like about PT? What would you like to improve on your next APFT?___________________________________________________________
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INFO SHEETS**An observation period lasts for two weeks and these sheets should be filled out at
the end of each period. Each handbook is an inspectable item and you are accountable for the one with your name on it. The handbooks will be taken up on Wednesday morning at PT and redistributed at lab on Thursday. If you know you will not be at PT on Wednesday you need to make arrangements in advance.
12MAR – 25MARSchool (GPA and goal markers): Military Science: PT (performance/attendance): Other:
QUESTIONS?
Skating Party Hosted by SGB Mentors 20FEB09
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Army Diversity Program Update
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Army Cadet Command Update
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Asian American and Pacific IslanderOfficer Update
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Army Commissioned Officer DemographicsPerc
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71.9%
12.6%5.7% 5.0% 3.6%
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Career Field Designation by Ethnicity
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Ethnicity by Functional Area
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Officer Ethnicity by RankPerc
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Army G-1 Update
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PPALM
Discussion
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PPALM
Final Remarks