Over the years, AAJA Sacramento has been fortunate to be led by dedicated leaders who have worked hard to advance our mission of diversity and inclusion.
AAJA Sacramento was founded in 1985, the fourth chapter to join what is now an organization of more than 1,600 members in 20 chapters across the United States and Asia.
AAJA Sacramento has been recognized with several national AAJA awards, including Chapter of the Year in 2006 and 2010; Sandy Louey named Chapter President of the Year in 2013; and Pamela Wu selected as Member of the Year in 2015.
Chapter history
At the Kyoto Restaurant. Michael Toshiyuki Uno had just finished directing the pilot episode of a new Fox TV series, “Beverly Hills 90210” prior to his appearance in Sacramento.
The third part of the Pat Morita “Sacramento Homecoming” was a film reception that also served as a celebration for the actor’s 57th birthday — also on June 28.
On behalf of Columbia Pictures, Sacramento mayor Anne Rudin, presented a surprise birthday gift to Pat Morita at the premiere: keys to a new Ford F250 Lariat truck. Proceeds from the three events went to AAJA Sacramento, Adult Buddhist Association and Sacramento Asian Community Resources/Asian Legal Services Outreach.
AAJA Sacramento was among the sponsors for “A Sacramento Homecoming” for Pat Morita to mark the release of his film, The Karate Kid, Part III. The first event was a dinner at the Sutter Club. Morita’s family owned the Ariake Chop Suey restaurant in Sacramento.
The event was held at the Sheraton Sunrise in Rancho Cordova.