SIA Perspective 2007 - 2010 SIA & Friends: The Society for Indonesian-Americans (SIA) has a strong interest for the Indonesian American Population here in the United States.   “SIA brings together Indonesian-Americans togethere we can make a difference.” The SIA website www.SIAnews.org speaks of the Indonesian Amercian experience and recognizes the accomplishments of Indonesian-Americans here in the US.  The SIA forum found on the “Information” page link continues to develop and welcome Information & Reports on the following:  Relations between the US & Indonesia; Job Opportunities; Business Trade & Investment News; Culture & Education Programs; Indonesian Students across the US; & Current Indonesian-Amercian Issues. A strong tie to Indonesia continues to inspire SIA.  Over the years we have discovered that it is not only Americans of Indonesian decent, Indonesian Residents, & Indonesian Students that share a strong interest for Indonesia from the US, but also to include: Americans with a Indonesia relationship; Professionals working in Indonesia for International Organizations; American Companies Investing in Indonesia; and Americas who may have lived or worked in Indonesia. SIA welcomes all Indonesian Americans & Friends to share information and their experiences to unite Indonesian Americans here in the US.  Your comments & input are welcome on our “Contact” page link.  To Help Promote SIA and Join Us, sign up on our “Join Us” page link.  Thank you for visiting the our website www.SIAnews.org Best regards, George J. Tirajoh Chairman / President Society for Indonesian-American (SIA) www.SIAnews.org “SIA brings together Indonesian Americans, together we can make a difference.” Strong Roots By Sylvana Hutabarat Whenever I think of my experiences growing up in the United States as a full-blooded Indonesian, I recall my father's garden, which he started when I was just ten years old. He returned from a three-month trip to Indonesia and we all circled his luggage scattered on the living room floor. Read more.... Kamu Bukan Orang Sini1 By Nadia Syahmalina My 17-year-old sister has not set foot in Indonesia since she was four years old. I see her struggling in trying to count the numbers in Indonesian, and I am reminded of myself. There was a point in my life where I had a hard time pronouncing "satu, dua, tiga, empat" which in English is "one, two, three, four". I still find it hard to even say "selamat pagi"2 sometimes, but I know that her troubles would far exceed mines because she is just starting out. Read more....   "SIA brings together Indonesian-Americans, together we can make a difference."    Copyright © 2001 - 2007 SiaNews.org  All Right Reserved