NATMA 2G National Conference near NYC / NJ

The National Conference for Taiwanese American health professionals is coming up! Stay tuned for more registration information! It should be a great time for anyone willing to travel to the NYC area for the national conference! We may arrange some hotel-sharing options for anyone interested in attending. Dates: September 5-7, 2008. Location: Marriott Hotel, Newark Liberty International Airport Discounted hotel rate: $119.00 per night CME program: features several NATMA 2G Speakers. 8 credit hours. Established in 2006, and expanding since 2007, NATMA 2G - the North American Taiwanese Medical Association 2nd generation group - is an organization consisting of Taiwanese American medical and allied health professionals dedicated to service, advocacy, and cultural education for our local and global communities.

Taiwanese American Foundation Summer Conference

Mark your calendars - The Taiwanese American Foundation's Annual Summer Camp will be held July 27 - August 3, 2008 in Manchester, Indiana. TAF is a non-profit organization which focuses on developing personal leadership in youth and building strong cultural and social ties within the Taiwanese American community. TAF strives to empower youth to explore and develop a strong sense of self, compassion and understanding of others, excellent interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities that will impact their surroundings and environment in a meaningful and unique way. There are programs for Grade School, Junior High, High School, and College Students. Check out www.tafworld.org for more information! On a personal sidenote, this is the summer camp that I attended as a young camper, later as supporting staff and program director, and now serve as a board member. It is the singular organization that I credit for motivating me to do what I can in support of the Taiwanese American community. TAF is currently seeking donors to help us keep this camp running strong and to nurture the next generation of leaders. If you are interested in donating, visit the website I have created: www.DonateToTAF.org. Thanks. -Ho Chie Tsai.

FAPA YPG National Conference 2008

What: Advocacy training for Taiwan When: Friday, July 18, 2008 at 6:00pm through Monday, July 21, 2008 at 12:00pm Location: Capitol Hill, Washington, DC As a participant, you will… 1) Network with similar-minded young people. 2) Translate your passion for Taiwan into concrete efforts to promote Congressional support for Taiwan. 3) Visit the nation’s capital and rub elbows with policy maker. 4) Visit FAPA Headquarters! FAPA is the only grassroots organization in the U.S. that has a permanent presence on Capitol Hill with full-time staff dedicated to advocating a stronger US.-Taiwan relationship and promoting greater support for Taiwan’s democracy and international participation. Our quarter-century and consistent efforts have given us a solid and good reputation among policymakers in Taiwan and here in the U.S. We cannot do it without the continuous support from our grassroots chapters and members nationwide, including you. See the new FAPA-YPG "Taiwan Action Days" website by clicking HERE. Visit the Facebook event page for the FAPA-YPG Event by clicking HERE.

Chen Wen-Chen Memorial Foundation Scholarship

The Professor Chen Wen-Chen Memorial Foundation will be offering four scholarships in 2008 for students with the following qualifications: 1. Exceptional academic achievements 2. Concern or participate in Taiwanese social-political movements, or had significant contribution to the Taiwanese community in North America. 3. Currently studying in the universities or colleges in North America. The scholarship is to honor professor Chen Wen-Chen, who sacrificed his life for pursuing democracy and freedom in Taiwan. Additionally, the scholarship is to encourage students to continue professor Chen's effort and to promote Taiwanese-North American cultural exchange. The scholarship is $1,500 for each awardee. Deadline for application is July 15, 2008. To apply, visit www.CWCMF.net to download an application.

Roots & Wings, a NTPYAC Conference

Dates: July 10-13 Location: Holiday Inn Select Atlanta Airport South in Atlanta, GA Theme: Do More (By Doing Less) Keynote: Neal Presa The National Taiwanese Presbyterian Young Adult Council is hosting their yearly conference. Visit their website for more info: http://www.ntpyac.org Roots & Wings 2008 takes place along side the National Taiwanese Presbyterian Council (NTPC) annual meeting. * Early Registration: May 4 to May 31 ($80) * Registration Deadline is June 23 ($100)

The Taiwanese American Experience: A Poster Exhibit

"Timeline" Posters - Set of 5 TaiwaneseAmerican.org's very own Anna Wu, a documentarian, filmmaker, and web-savvy artist, has created a series of educational timeline posters to visually present the history of Taiwanese Americans. Click on them, browse through, learn a little about the unique history of the Taiwanese people. Clicking on icon will display a low-resolution image in another window. These 24"x48" posters are available for a donation of $150. Visit our Promotional Page for more details. http://taiwaneseamerican.org/promote.html

Scholarship for Taiwanese American Health Professionals-in-training

NATMA Foundation is offering five (5) $ 1,000 scholarship grants to recognize medical/dental/allied health students, residents or fellow-in-training of Taiwanese American descent. Introduction Founded in 1984, the North American Taiwanese Medical Association (NATMA) is a professional organization comprised of Taiwanese American physicians, dentists and allied health professionals. It now consists of 16 regional chapters and over 1,400 members across the United States. NATMA's mission is to represent medical, dental and other health professionals of Taiwanese descent, and to promote educational and cultural exchange among its members and their communities. Eligibility Medical, dental or allied health students, residents or fellows of Taiwanese American descent who are in good standing and under training at an accredited U.S. institution or program. Visit the NATMA Website at www.natma.org for the application packet. Application Deadline is June 25, 2008. *Note extended deadline*

Apply for ITASA National Board

ITASA is now accepting applications for 2008-2009 National Board Why apply? * You want to make a difference! * Opportunity to work for a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization * Meet and work with amazing student leaders from across the country There are over a hundred reasons why students apply to be part of the ITASA National Board. Don't miss your chance! How? * Click HERE for the 08-09 ITASA National Board Application. Please see application for all details and instructions. Applications are due Monday, June 23rd. Save completed applications as lastname_firstname.pdf and submit it to applications@itasa.org. We welcome any referrals. It's easy, just forward the application to individuals that you think will be a great leader for ITASA. Visit the ITASA website: itasa.org

New Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) Organizations!

Modeled after the very successful Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) organization in Los Angeles, several new loosely-affiliated groups are popping up around the country! If you're on Facebook, log in and join a group if you're nearby: Boston (just launched!): Click HERE Cleveland (just launched!): Click HERE Washington DC (just launched!): Click HERE Chicago: Click HERE San Francisco: Click HERE Seattle: Click HERE Los Angeles: Click HERE

NATWA II Internship Program Deadline

The objective of this internship program for NATWA II is to help develop the technical, communications, and organizational capacity for the NATWA II program. This is a twelve-month (mid-July 2008 to mid-July 2009), part-time appointment. During the term, the intern will commit at least 16 hours per quarter to help the NATWA II Committee. Under the leadership of the NATWA II Committee Co-Coordinators, the intern will assist in organizational planning, member recruitment, and program development, particularly for the NATWA annual convention April 16-19, 2009, in Atlanta. Other duties are outlined on the application. This is a paid internship. Candidate qualifications: To apply, candidates should meet the following requirements: 1. 1.5 or 2nd generation Taiwanese American/Canadian Women in or post college study 2. Recommended by NATWA Chapters, board members, or ally organization Download the Application by clicking HERE. Application deadline: June 30, 2008 Please email the application package to: natwa2@natwa.com. The NATWA II Committee Co-Coordinators are TsuAnn Kuo and Joann Lo.

Humanity At Stake - A Pamphlet Book by Abe Young

HUMANITY AT STAKE is a pamphlet-book written for the purpose of bringing the politics of Taiwan, China, and America towards all of our consciences and conversations. In so doing, dialogue removes those politics from reclusion and dangerous misunderstanding. On a broader level, HUMANITY AT STAKE is a reflection of - and tool for - the issue of human rights for all, free people. Also, $1 from the purchase of each book will be donated to the non-profit Human Rights Watch, "Defending Human Rights Worldwide. Visit the book website: http://humanityatstake.com Read TaiwaneseAmerican.org's Spotlight on Abe Young and enter the raffle drawing for an autographed copy of his new book! Click HERE. Order it online at Amazon.com by clicking HERE.

Author Justina Chen Headley Promotes Go Overboard Challenge Grant!

Now Available! Buy the book at Amazon.com! A message from the author: As you know, I'm trying to do community service with every book I publish. So for GIRL OVERBOARD, I'm co-sponsoring a Go Overboard Challenge Grant with Burton Snowboards and YouthVenture to fund the best youth-led ideas to change the world. We have 12 grants of $1,000 each available for young adults ages 12-20. All the details are on www.burton.com/positiveturntour and www.myspace.com/girloverboardtour. It would be great if some Taiwanese-American youth had some wonderful idea to change the world! ~justina~ Check out Justina Chen Headley's website for updates! And here she is with Hannah Teter, Olympic Gold Medalist, promoting the Girl Overboard Tour!

Win $20 For Participating in Research Survey

The purpose of this research study is to investigate how minority experiences and cultural factors contribute to the unique educational and vocational development of Asian Americans. The questions will ask about your educational beliefs, family attitude, and minority experiences as related to education and career decision-making. As a token of our appreciation for your time and effort, you will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Amazon gift certificate upon completion of this survey. There are 30 Amazon gift certificates available. The total time commitment for the participants involved will be approximately 20 minutes. Click HERE to go to the survey. Questions? Contact Yung-Lung Chen at ypchen@uwm.edu.

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with the Asian Excellence Awards!

Kaba Modern and JabbaWockeeZ kick off the show. Need I say more? Catch the premiere on E! Entertainment on May 1 at 6 pm ET/PT. The show will also be available on Comcast On Demand starting May 7 in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Welly Yang, the creator and one of the executive producers of the Asian Excellence Awards, is 2nd generation Taiwanese American actor, singer, producer and founder of the Asian theatrical group Second Generation, which produced the earlier version of the “Asian Excellence Awards” known as “The Concert of Excellence.”

2008 Asian Excellence Awards

Where: Royce Hall, UCLA When: Red carpet arrivals: 5:30pm. Show begins: 7:15pm Cost: Tickets $80/$60/$20 Use discount code: TAPAXA to save $20 for $80/$60 tickets. Hosted by Dancing with the Star's Carrie Ann Inaba and MAD TV's Bobby Lee, and featuring comedian Russell Peters Performances by Grammy nominated artist Tia Carrere and surprise ALL STAR PERFORMANCES! With presentations by Hollywood's brightest stars, including James Kyson Lee, Parminder Nagra, Cheryl Burke, Sharon Leal, Rex Lee, Janina Gavankar, Navi Rawat, Michelle Krusiec, and more. This program will reach a broad national televised audience with the premiere on E! Entertainment on May 1 at 6 pm ET/PT. The show will also be available on Comcast On Demand throughout the month of May in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. For more information, check out the website at: www.axawards.com and place your vote for the Viewers Choice Awards! The Asian Excellence Awards is the only nationally televised event celebrating significant Asian and Asian American achievements in entertainment, the arts and other disciplines that have had a profound impact on American culture. The show will be taped live on April 23 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Welly Yang, the creator and one of the executive producers of the Asian Excellence Awards, is a Taiwanese American actor, singer, producer and founder of the Asian theatrical group Second Generation, which produced the earlier version of the “Asian Excellence Awards” known as “The Concert of Excellence.”

NATWA and NATWA II National Conference in LA

TaiwaneseAmerican.org is proud to support this national event! It's an amazing gathering of some of the most talented Taiwanese American women in our community! It's the time of the year again - we would like to invite you to attend the 20th Annual NATWA Convention in Los Angeles, April 18-20, 2008. As NATWA celebrates its 20th anniversary, NATWA II will offer its 3rd-year program designed for young professional Taiwanese American/Canadian women. NATWA II is offering scholarships for people to attend (deadline March 11). You will also find exciting NATWA II programming. As a NATWA II program participant, you can pay the lower NATWA member registration fee. Also, if you send in your registration postmarked by March 15, you will receive a $15 discount! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND TO REGISTER! TaiwaneseAmerican.org is a proud supporter of NATWA II and will be there selling the Taiwanese American pride T-shirts to benefit the organization! The purpose of the North American Taiwanese Womens Association 2nd Generation Group is three-fold: (1) to establish a network of 1.5- and 2nd-generation Taiwanese American and Canadian women (2) to cultivate and promote talents among young Taiwanese American and Canadian women (3) to preserve Taiwanese culture and promote Taiwanese American and Canadian identity.

A Taiwanese Language Resource Website!

Learning Taiwanese? Need to brush up? Or want to find out a little more about the Hoklo language itself? Check out this beautiful website dedicated to the Taiwanese language! And while you're there... check out the "news" page for some great stories and commentary!