LAOS: Lao American Outreach Society

05/03/2026

04/17/2026

Our performers are prepared to take the stage at Panda Fest on Saturday, April 18th. We invite you to join us and show your support. This event also marks our Lao New Year celebration as well 🎆.

They have rehearsed diligently, had outfit try-ons yesterday, and are eager to showcase their talents on the Panda Fest stage.

See you there!

03/22/2026

Our culture dance performers are striving with unrelenting passion to dazzle at upcoming Lao New Year events:
~Watlao Houeikeo
April 19th
~Wat Nikodharam Lincolnton
May 3rd
~Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival May 16th

Thank you Mrs. Nang Putsamai for your dedication🙏

Mark your calendar 📅 to come out and cheer them on as they continue elevating their talents.

03/13/2026

L.A.O.S board members would like to express our deepest heartfelt appreciation to Sunny Panyanouvong-Rubeck and JordanTaylor Rock Neth for their selfless dedication and visionary leadership during their remarkable tenure with the organization. They laid the foundation together from day one and it was their collective passion that we active board members are honored to carry forward as their enduring legacy. Thank you for your extraordinary service 🙏

Sincerely,
Polly Outhay
Jenn Kongteh Laostylz
Nang Putsamai
Ali Bouasavatdy
Tai Little

03/01/2026

When L.A.O.S board members asked the cultural dance performers what they love most about being part of the Lao American Outreach Society, what they see in themselves, what they gain, and why they stay, their answers were beautifully consistent.

They spoke about community.
They spoke about a true sense of belonging.
They spoke about sisterhood.
And most importantly, they spoke about preserving our heritage, honoring where we come from while confidently stepping into who they are becoming.

That kind of alignment doesn’t happen by accident. It’s culture. It’s intention. It’s legacy in motion.

As board members, we are deeply honored by their commitment, their trust, and their dedication to building something that will last for generations. What they are creating isn’t just performance, it’s preservation. It’s identity. It’s a living legacy.

Another great practice and outting day with our culture dance performancers
Boua, Lia, Haedyn, Ameryn and Geneva. Special thanks to our Dance Director Nang Putsamai for her relentless dedication 👏
Our performers will be well prepared for April and May performances 💃 🕺 💃

Thank you to the parents for their support, you are the reason they have an opportunity and thriving.

More volunteers needed: if you are high-school students and have children in higher-school or middle-school, we would love to have them add to the team.

Please message us via our Facebook messenger for more information.

Thank you,
L.A.O.S board members
Ali Bouasavatdy
Jenn Kongteh Laostylz
Nang Putsamai
Polly Outhay
Tai Little

01/19/2026

FREE PROGRAM~

Dear L.A.O.S Community,

AAFFTC is offering Skilled-Trade Training Opportunities at no cost and It is for NC & SC residence only.

If you have a young adult — or know someone who could benefit from hands-on career training — this is an incredible opportunity to build real-world skills and a strong future.

Please message us directly through our page to schedule a meeting with an AAFFTC representative and learn how to get started.

Let’s continue empowering our next generation with education, skills, and opportunity

Please help us spread the words by sharing this post.

Thank you,
Board Members
Polly Outhay Ali Bouasavatdy Nang Putsamai, Jenn Kongteh Laostylz Tai Little

01/11/2026

Attention L.A.O.S. Community,

Do you have—or know—young adults who would benefit from a skilled trades career pathway? The Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce is offering a skilled trades program designed to open real doors to real careers.

Please encourage interested individuals to reach out directly to the Program Director and take advantage of this opportunity. This is practical education with long-term upside—no guesswork, just results.

It is FREE to all!
Thank you CAACC for offering 🫴

For questions or additional details, contact:
Polly Outhay
📞 Call or Text: 704-609-1313

Thank you for supporting our youth and investing in their future.

The Asian American Foundation for the Carolinas is connecting our community to high-demand skilled-trade careers that lead to real jobs and real pay, including:

🪑Carpentry
🏗️Construction
🧰 HVAC
💦Plumbing
⚡️Utility Linework
📊Non-Destructive Evaluation

Whether you’re looking for a new career or a fresh start in 2026, these training programs can help open the door to long-term stability and opportunity.

📩 [email protected]
📞 877-988-2742

09/16/2025

The L.A.O.S dance performers had an opportunity to perform on the Panda Fest stage this past weekend, highlighting their beautiful dance skills. This group of young women unites to celebrate and showcase Lao culture and heritage. We are deeply proud of their dedication.

Heartfelt gratitude is deeply expressed to our Dance Director Nang Putsamai for her steadfast commitment and dedication, involving substantial time and effort to train and develop our performers.

Our mission relies heavily on the dedication of our youth volunteering from their hearts and with their family, parents and Dance Director continue support throughout, these young women are thriving and shine brightly.

Thank you for your unwavering support and volunteers in various positions 🙏

L.A.O.S Board Members
NangNang Mani
Sunny Panyanouvong-Rubeck
Polly Outhay
Jenn Kongteh Laostylz
Tai Little
Neth Rock JordanTaylor
Ali Bouasavatdy

07/28/2025

July 26, 2025

We extend our sincerest apologies to our students, their parents, their devoted dance instructor, and to the community members who came out in support—only to miss the performance that was so eagerly anticipated. Our dancers dedicated countless volunteer hours to perfect their craft, and we are incredibly proud of their hard work, passion, and commitment.
It was heartbreaking to witness our students sidelined instead of being celebrated and included in the event. They deserved better. We must do better.

At L.A.O.S., we make this open apology with humility and a renewed awareness of how our community partnerships can directly affect our youth, our board members, and the broader community. We remain fully committed to our mission and to the young people we serve.

This experience has prompted necessary reflection. Moving forward, we are committed to building stronger, more thoughtful partnerships and ensuring that the spaces we engage in truly uplift and include our students and the community as a whole.

With respect and continued support 🙏

Thank you,
Board Members: Neth Rock JordanTaylor , Sunny Panyanouvong-Rubeck , Polly Outhay , Ali Bouasavatdy , Tai Little, Nang Putsamai

05/07/2025

Wat Nikodharam Lincolnton DANCE PERFORMANCE ALBUM
05.04.2025

We are so proud of our youth dance group—their debut performance was absolutely outstanding!

Lao American Outreach Society Dance Performance – May 4, 2025

Our LAOS Dance performers did an outstanding job showcasing their incredible talent and cultural pride at the Lincolnton Temple this past weekend! We are so proud of their performance and the beautiful way they represented Lao heritage through dance.

A heartfelt thank you to LAOS Board Member and Dance Director Nang Putsamai, and our dedicated youth leaders Haley and Chloe, for their tireless work in preparing the performers. This program would not be possible without the commitment of our young dancers, whose passion and pride truly shine on stage.

Special thanks also to the parents for your continued support – your involvement helps make these opportunities a reality!

Next up: Join us at the Asian Festival on May 17, 2025, where our dance performers will take the stage once again and also compete in the Dragon Boat Race!
Come out and support us – we’d love to see you there!

Thank you,
L.A.O.S Board Members
Ali Bouasavatdy Sunny Panyanouvong-Rubeck Neth Rock JordanTaylor Nang Putsamai Polly Outhay Tia Little Jenn Kongteh Laostylz