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November 15, 2015Community / NewsThis content is for Annual and Lifetime members only.Login Join Now [...]
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January 31, 2016NewsAfter formally elected the new Board of Trustees, it’s time to hand over the new Board of Trustees the responsibility. The outgoing BoT and incoming BoT got together for a meeting, take care of some paperworks, and completed the leadership transfer. Thank you for the outgoing BoT for their service, and we hope they continue to support IAA in making the Indonesian Community better. [...]
March 15, 2016News / YouthEducation is very important for any community. Many communities lacks funding to get their youth get a college degree. One way to overcome that situation is by using scholarships. The followings are some of the scholarships that are available for the community: [...]
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April 1, 2016NewsTo introduce IAA to a larger community, IAA President Oscar Zaky attended the USINDO Annual Gala Dinner where they invited the Indonesian Vice President Mr. Jusuf Kalla to give a speech.   [...]
April 23, 2016DMV SurveyIn an effort to gain more data about Indonesian Diaspora in the DC area, IAA is launching a new demographic survey. This survey is totally anonymous and we would like you to participate. For now, the survey is only for those of you living in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. We will be launching a a nationwide survey later. There are 3 parts of the survey: Yourself, Financial, and Community. We do not take personal information on any of the survey. So feel free to participate. Thank you. The survey is only available if you’re in United States [...]
April 23, 2016DMV SurveyThe survey consists of several pages, so please go through every page to make sure that you complete all pages. No personal information are captured (name, address, date of birth, SSN, etc). This will give us a better demographic picture of the community. [...]
April 25, 2016DMV SurveyThis section asks about general financial situation of the yourself. No personal information are captured (name, address, date of birth, SSN, etc). [...]
April 25, 2016DMV SurveyThis section asks about your involvement with the community. [...]
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December 1, 2016BusinessBerdasarkan keputusan/mandat pemerintah Federal Amerika Serikat, sudah menjadi peraturan bahwa setiap orang di Amerika harus mempunyai asuransi kesehatan (Health Insurance), yang ditetapkan melalui ACA (Affordable Care Act), atau juga dikenal sebagai “Obamacare”. Peraturan di setiap negara bagian berbeda-beda, jadi sangat penting bagi setiap orang untuk mengetahui peraturan lokal yang berkaitan dengan asuransi kesehatan. Ada beberapa detail yang perlu diketahui oleh setiap orang sebelum mendapatkan/memiliki asuransi kesehatan. Antara lain: deadline pendaftaran eligibility type dan periode coverage biaya asuransi bagaimana cara mendapatkan asuransi penalti kalau tidak punya asuransi Untuk itu, beberapa link ini semoga bermanfaat. IAA akan mencoba membantu warga masyarakat yang perlu mendapatkan asuransi kesehatan. 5 Tips tentang Asuransi Kesehatan (Sumber : 5 tips) Masa pendaftaran (Open Enrollment) adalah 1 Nov 2016 sampai 31 Januari 2017. Ini termasuk coverage mulai 1 Januari 2017. Berapa yang anda bayar tergantung kepada penghasilan anda (household income). Health plan berkisar dari $50-$100/bulan untuk single. Anda bisa mendapatkan tax credit yang akan mengurangi biaya bulanan. Cara mendaftar bisa melalui online, telefon, datang sendiri, atau mengisi formulir. Jika anda tidak mendapatkan asuransi kesehatan dari pekerjaan anda atau Medicare/Medicaid/CHIP (Children Health Insurance Program), bisa mendapatkan melalui “Healthcare Marketplace”. Beberapa state mempunyai website sendiri, ada juga yang melalui Federal Government seperti Virginia. Jika anda tidak memiliki asuransi kesehatan, anda mungkin harus membayar denda. Untuk 2017, dendanya adalah 2.5% dari pendapatan rumah tangga atau $695/dewasa, mana yang lebih besar. Eligibilitas. (Sumber: Marketplace Eligibility) Untuk bisa mendapatkan asuransi kesehatan melalui Marketplace, anda harus: Tinggal di US Warga negara atau mempunyai status. Jenis status yang memenuhi syarat: lihat disini Tidak sedang menjalani hukuman Tanggal Penting (Sumber: Important Deadlines) Perhatikan tanggal penting berikut: 1 November 2016: Masa pendaftaran dibuka. Coverage mulai 1 Januari 2017 15 Desember 2016: Hari terakhir untuk mengganti plan untuk coverage mulai Januari 2017 1 Januari 2017: Hari pertama insurance coverage 31 Januari 2017: Hari terakhir pendaftaran asuransi kesehatan. Setelah ini, anda bisa ganti plan atau daftar jika memenuhi syarat Special Enrollment Period, seperti (pindah, ganti kerja, menikah, mempunyai anak, bercerai, dsb). Beberapa state Marketplace: Maryland: https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/ Washington DC: https://dchealthlink.com/ Virginia (melalui Federal http://www.healthcare.gov) [...]
July 3, 2017BusinessPeringatan Kemerdekaan HUT Republik Indonesia yang ke-72 tinggal sebulan lagi. Tema Peringatan tahun ini adalah “Kerja Bersama”. Seperti tahun lalu, Indonesian American Association (IAA) kerjasama dengan organisasi-organisasi masyarakat Indonesia di Washington D.C. dalam melaksanakan dan koordinasi acara-acara peringatan HUT RI yang ke72. Urutan kegiatan adalah sbb: – Minggu, 16 Juli 2017 – Piknik bersama di Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis MD (11AM-5PM) – Sabtu, 22 Juli 2017 – Tennis at Tilden House, Washington D.C. (9AM-1PM) – Sabtu, 22 Juli 2017 – Ping Pong at Embassy of Indonesia, Washington D.C. (3PM – 7PM) – Sabtu, 29 Juli 2017 – Golf at Rattlewood Golf Course, Mount Airy, MD (1PM) – Sabtu, 29 Juli 2017 – Kids Talent Show and Movie Night at Tilden House, D.C. (4PM – 9:30PM) – Sabtu, 5 Agustus 2017 – Basketball at Twinbrook Community Center, Rockville, MD (8:30AM – 2PM) – Minggu, 6 Agustus 2017 – Career Workshop and Small Business Expo, Embassy of Indonesia, Washington D.C. (10:00AM – 3PM) – Sabtu, 12 Agustus 2017 – Badminton, NVBC, Ashburn, VA (11AM – 7PM) – Minggu, 13 Agustus 2017 – Bazaar and Panggung Gembira, Tilden House (10AM – 5PM) Mari kita semua rayakan Kemerdekaan Indonesia dengan berpartisipasi pada berbagai kegiatan masyarakat ini. To improve IAA’s service for the community, we would like to know more about demography of the Indonesian Diaspora in the area. IAA has created a simple, anonymous survey to gather that information. Community Survey Please complete the Community Survey before you download the GROUP PASS for the park. [...]
November 21, 2017BusinessIAA is now a registered charity with Amazon Smile. If you’re shopping at Amazon using the link below, some proceeds will go towards IAA. Thank you.   [...]
March 8, 2018BusinessAs the community is growing, more people are starting to do business or thinking to start a business. IAA invites you to register your business and join the Whatsapp Group for Business Resource Group. This discussion group’s goal is to help people with iniformation about businesses, training, events, and how to start or grow your business. To register your business, click on the Google Registration Forms [...]
March 10, 2018BusinessAssalamu’alaikum wr.wb dan Salam Sejahtera, Bersama ini IAA mengharapkan kehadiran bapak, ibu, saudara, dan adik-adik pada acara IAA Townhall Meeting yang akan diadakan pada: Hari/Tanggal: Sabtu, 10 Maret 2018 Tempat: Capital View-Homewood Community Center 2929 Edgewood Rd, Kensington MD, 20902 Waktu: 2-6pm Adapun agenda Townhall Meeting adalah sbb: 1. IAA Board of Trustee update dan Bylaws review Sejak kepengurusan IAA sekarang yang terpilih pada tahun 2015, telah terjadi banyak pergantian. Beberapa Board of Trustee yang terpilih untuk menjabat masa jabatan selama 2 atau 3 tahun mengundurkan diri atau pindah, dan menyebabkan kekosongan BoT. Untuk itu, BoT yang masih menjabat telah memilih penggantinya dan akan diperkenalkan pada Townhall Meeting yad. Bylaws IAA terakhir yang direview pada IAA AGA tahun 2015 sudah mengalami beberapa formatting review dan IAA mengharapkan untuk menunjukkan perubahan tersebut pada Townhall Meeting. 2. Rencana “Indonesian American Center” Dengan berkembangnya masyarakat Indonesia di DMV area dan meningkatnya kebutuhan akan tempat dari berbagai organisasi masyarakat yang ada, baik untuk keperluan budaya, pendidikan, dan juga sebagai kesempatan untuk meningkatkan perekonomian diaspora Indonesia di DMV, kebutuhan akan suatu tempat bersama semakin dirasakan. Untuk ini IAA telah membentuk Tim Komite IAC yang diketuai oleh Bapak Joe Wahyudi yang akan menampilkan persiapan dan rencana yang sudah dilakukan selama ini. 3. Indonesia Relief USA update IR-USA adalah organisasi relief yang diprakarsai oleh diaspora Indonesia di DMV pada waktu terjadi Tsunami Aceh tahun 2004. Sejak itu telah terjadi banyak pergantian kepengurusan dan Board of Trustee IR-USA saat ini berminat untuk menyampaikan perkembangan terakhir berkaitan dengan IR-USA dan rencana kegiatan yang akan datang. Karena pentingnya semua agenda diatas, kami mengharapkan kehadiran anda semua pada acara IAA Townhall Meeting. Untuk bisa memperkirakan jumlah hadirin yang akan hadir, kami mengharapkan anda dapat mengisi reservasi pada link dibawah ini. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iaa-townhall-meeting-tickets-43816142261 Atas partisipasi dan kehadirannya kami ucapkan banyak terima kasih. Kami juga mengharapkan Bapak/Ibu yang mempunyai anak-anak yang di college atau generasi kedua untuk mengajak mereka hadir pada acara Townhall Meeting ini. Wassalam dan Salam Sejahtera, Oscar Zaky/IAA Slides for IAA Townhall Meeting: IAA Update Indonesian American Center [...]
March 11, 2018BusinessIAA is arranging a Youth Field Trip to the 5th Annual Science and Engineering Festival at the Washington Convention Center on Saturday, April 7th, 2018. The cost is $20/person includes lunch/snack and we will meet there at 10.30 AM. Parents are welcome to join if the kids are under 8 years old. To register for the event, please fill out the form below: Youth Field Trip Registration Form [...]
March 13, 2018BusinessDear Indonesian Diaspora, This is exciting news. IAA will be having a booth at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April 7 & 8, 2018 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. We are inviting all Indonesian Diaspora science and engineering enthusiasts to showcase their work here. We have 3 exhibits so far: Sigalebot by Julio Manik: A real-size robot based on traditional North Sumatran puppet “Sigale-gale” Electric Skateboard by Baiquni Motorized Bike by Irwan Tantu If you are interested to participate as exhibitor, please fill out the form below before March 15, 2018. IAA Exhibitor Form SciFest 2018 [...]
March 19, 2018BusinessThe organizer for Fiesta Asia Festivals has invited the Indonesian Community to participate in their events again. There are no events (note the dates) Fiesta Asia Silver Spring, Sunday May 6th, 2018 @The Civic Center in Downtown Silver Spring Application for Exhibitor Fiesta Asia Street Fair, Saturday May 19th, 2018 in front of the Capitol Hill Washington DC. Application for Exhibitor   [...]
May 16, 2018BusinessThe Indonesian American Association (IAA), an American non-profit organization dedicated to Indonesian American friendship, condemns the bombing on May 13, 2018 of three churches in the city of Surabaya. Like the United States, Indonesia is a diverse democracy with freedom of religion. For centuries, religious diversity is one of Indonesia’s strengths and is reflected in the nation’s slogan “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika”  (Unity in Diversity) and upheld by the principles of the Pancasila. Recently, fringe groups have advocated a destructive and radical philosophy that is detrimental to the exercise of religious choice and contrary to traditional Indonesian values of moderation and tolerance. IAA condemns, in no uncertain terms, the actions of any extremist group that would limit civil and human rights anywhere in the world.  We offer condolences to the injured and to those who have lost relatives and friends in these bombings, and hope that they can quickly rebuild their places of worship. [...]
May 27, 2018Business                          Dear Community, As we are approaching the Indonesia’s 73 Independence, IAA would like to get your input on how the last 2 years events has been organized. As many of you know, IAA has been assigned by the Embassy of Indonesia to manage and arrange the programs for Independence Day festivities. Please fill out the survey below. [...]
May 27, 2018BusinessSurvey Results   [...]
June 1, 2018BusinessJune 1st is Indonesia’s Pancasila anniversary, declared by Presidential Decree #24/2016, during the anniversary of the Declaration of Pancasila by Bung Karno in 2016. Pancasila (Indonesian: ) is the official, foundational philosophical theory of the Indonesian state.Pancasila comprises two Old Javanese words originally derived from Sanskrit: “pañca” (“five”) and “sīla” (“principles”). Thus it is composed of five principles and contends that they are inseparable and interrelated: Belief in the One and Only God (in Indonesian “Ketuhanan Yang Maha Esa“), A just and civilized humanity (in Indonesian “Kemanusiaan Yang Adil dan Beradab“), A unified Indonesia (in Indonesian “Persatuan Indonesia“), Democracy, led by the wisdom of the representatives of the People (in Indonesian “Kerakyatan Yang Dipimpin oleh Hikmat Kebijaksanaan, Dalam Permusyawaratan Perwakilan“) Social justice for all Indonesians (in Indonesian “Keadilan Sosial bagi seluruh Rakyat Indonesia“). Source: Wikipedia See full Presidential statement here (SambutanPancasila1Juni2018) [...]
September 30, 2018BusinessA tsunami hit Palu, Donggala and Mamuju in Central Sulawesi on Friday evening, triggered by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that rocked the province at 5:02 p.m. Jakarta time. The epicenter of the quake is about 27 kilometers northeast of Donggala and 10 km deep. Prior to the earthquake, in the afternoon, Donggala regency was hit by a 6.0 magnitude quake that killed at least one and injured several others. The quake struck about 2 km north of Donggala at a depth of 10 km and lasted 10 seconds. The earthquake was followed by several aftershocks of magnitudes between 3.2 and 5. The main quake was felt in Donggala, Palu and Poso. On Sunday morning, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) announced that at least 405 people are dead, 29 missing and 540 injured as rescue teams scoured the ravaged city of Palu. The BNPB announced on Sunday afternoon that the death toll has risen to 832. Around 821 victims have been found in Palu, while the rest have been found in Donggala. BNPB also estimates 71 foreign tourists have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Authorities had found 66 of the foreigners and declared them safe. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/09/29/central-sulawesi-quake-what-we-know-so-far.html For donations, please send it to Indonesia Relief USA. They are coordinating efforts from Indonesian Diaspora in the US and other foreign donations.   [...]
October 18, 2018BusinessTo empower more Indonesian Diaspora businesses through networking and business empowerment events, IAA has started a limited DMV-area only Business Resources Group Whatsapp, and also DMV area Culinary Vendors group. IAA would like all Indonesian business owners to register their businesses so people know who you are and if they need references, we can also give them. To register your business, you need to have an account with IAA website, and you can create account using your social media accounts (Facebook, Google, Instagram, Yahoo). Register your account here: IAA Account Login You need to verify your spam mailbox for email from IAA to confirm your registration Then register your business here: Create a Listing [...]
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April 5, 2020Business / Covid-19IAA akan mengadakan webinar gratis untuk komunitas berisi penjelasan tentang Pembagian Asuransi Tuna Karya dan CARES (Covid 19 Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus) Act , aturan baru dari Kongres. Presentasi akan dibawakan oleh Ibu Agatha Tan, pengacara berbahasa Indonesia dari APALRC di Washington DC. IAA is organizing a free webinar for the community to explain the Unemployment Insurance Provision and the CARES Act. Presentation will be done by Ms. Agatha Tan, an Indonesian-speaking lawyer from APALRC (Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center) in Washington DC. Link to Webinar: https://meet.google.com/zim-cfai-zkf Access by Phone: +1 424-341-5982‬ PIN: ‪963 524 304‬# [...]
April 5, 2020Covid-19As swiftly as the coronavirus has spread around the world and into our community, so too have the efforts to respond to this crisis.  This newsletter details some of those efforts underway in our community.  It also provides specific information on unemployment insurance and resources available to small businesses. District 20 COVID-19 Resources  My office has compiled a list of resources and services being provided in District 20 (Silver Spring, White Oak, Takoma Park) during this difficult time. Below you will find two documents: one if you need assistance and the other if you can give assistance.  Both are regularly updated and are available in English, Spanish, French and Arabic. We are working on an Amharic translation now. These documents were crafted to be shared or printed to post in apartment buildings and public spaces, if you can do so safely. The “services available” document includes phone numbers for people who have limited or no access to the internet.   Please do all you can SAFELY do to share these with people who may not have access to email and the internet.  ENGLISHServices – Giving HelpSPANISHServices – Giving HelpFRENCHServices – Giving HelpARABICServices – Giving Help  New Changes to Federal Unemployment Law On Friday, March 27th, Congress passed and the President signed into law the $2 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill (CARES Act). This includes new changes to unemployment law.  The CARES Act: creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program through December 31, 2020, to provide payment to self-employed individuals who are unable to work as a direct result of the coronavirus public health emergency.provides an additional $600 per week payment to each recipient of unemployment insurance or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for up to four months.provides an additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits through December 31, 2020, to help those who remain unemployed after state unemployment benefits are no longer available. My office has been working closely with the Maryland Department of Labor. If you have any difficulty accessing unemployment benefits, please contact me at lorig.charkoudian@house.state.md.us so we can assist you. Resources for Small Businesses  Small businesses are the heart and soul of our local economy and a major part of what makes our community special. We need to make sure our small businesses survive this public health crisis.  If you need assistance with the state application process, please contact my office. Federal:SBA (Small Business Administration) Injury Disaster Loans: Small businesses in Maryland can now apply for SBA’s working capital loans to help alleviate economic injury caused by the pandemic. Click here to learn more or apply.  State:Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund: A $50 million grant fund has been created to support small businesses and nonprofits during the pandemic. The COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund offers working capital to assist small businesses in MD who have seen a disruption in their operations due to COVID-19. Click here to learn more or apply.Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Fund: The $75 million loan fund is available to for-profit businesses in MD with fewer than 50 employees. Businesses can apply for loans of up to $50,000 which can be used to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, and utility expenses. Click here to learn more or apply.For additional information about the impact of COVID-19 on Maryland’s businesses, click here.Local:Montgomery County Public Health Emergency Grant: The Montgomery County Council will soon vote on legislation to create a $20 million program to allow businesses to access grants so they can pay their bills and employee salaries. Click here to learn more.The City of Takoma Park has established a Takoma Park Citywide Small Business Mini-Grant Program to provide emergency assistance to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The City will issue grants of up to $3,000 per business for their immediate needs.  Click here to learn more.YOU!:  This flyer lists local restaurants available for carry out and links to local businesses from which you can purchase a gift card now for use later. We will make it through this crisis by working together.  The shutdown has brought to our attention inequities that lie just beneath the surface in our society, as too many struggle with food insecurity, economic vulnerability, and lack of basic healthcare.  I have been inspired by and grateful for the many actions people are taking to ease that suffering–whether they are healthcare workers, grocery and pharmacy workers, non-profit and school staff, first responders, farmers, and so many others who have turned their lives and work models upside down to make sure everyone is safe, healthy, and fed during this crisis.  I am also grateful to everyone who is staying home to stop the spread, helping out as they can, and accepting help when they need it.  Everyone is doing their part to make our community strong.Please reach out to me at lorig.charkoudian@house.state.md.us if I can assist you in any way.Stay strong, be safe, and wash your hands. 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