Borealis - Spring 2014 Spring Edition | Page 7

New Indian American Community Outreach Board Seeks Volunteers The City of Aurora is seeking volunteers to serve on what officials believe is the State of Illinois’ first municipally-sponsored board aimed at helping to promote Indian American culture — the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board. The Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board’s mission is to: • Serve as a bridge between the Indian American community and all other communities in Aurora. • Build higher levels of civic engagement between local government entities and the Indian American community. • Provide opportunities in local and international economic development efforts for Aurora’s current Indian American residents and businesses, and, • Embrace the Indian American community into Aurora’s cultural outreach efforts including welcoming exchange students, visiting dignitaries, cultural events, and others. Members of Aurora’s Hispanic Heritage Advisor Board and African-American Heritage Advisory Board welcome members of Aurora’s Indian American community to a group dinner celebration. Residents interested in volunteering to serve on the board do not have to be Indian American to serve. The City is seeking an initial group of nine members who will be tasked with establishing the board before filling all 18 seats. Applications are available on the City’s website at www.aurora-il.org. For questions and information, contact Alex Voigt at 630-256-3010 or [email protected]. www.aurora-il.org | 7