Archive for August, 2010

Cast Your Vote for NYC Cravings!

By
Jon
Date: August 31, 2010Posted in: East Coast, NationalTags: , ,
Cast Your Vote for NYC Cravings!

If you’re Taiwanese American, there is a 95% chance you’re already a foodie, and thus you’ve probably heard of the Food Network’s hit show “The Great Food Truck Race.” For next season, NYC Cravings, a Taiwanese-style food truck previously spotlighted here, is in the running to claim a spot! They’ll need lots of love though, so please cast your vote on the Food Network contest page!

Instructions:
1. Click the above link.
2. In the drop down LOCATION menu, select “New York, NY”.
3. Below the map, in the “Trucks in this Area” drop down menu, select “NYC CRAVINGS”!!!!
You might have to register, unless you’re a true foodie and already signed up :)

To learn more about NYC Cravings, visit their website here, or follow them (literally!) on Twitter! Beware: visiting website will make you hungry.

“Reel in the Vote” PSA Video Contest

By
Ho Chie
Date: August 31, 2010Posted in: NationalTags:

The San Diego Asian Film Foundation is promoting this Reel in the Vote non-partisan PSA contest and campaign to generate awareness, excitement, and dialogue to get more Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) and independent voters out to the polls this year.

Reel in the Vote has been made possible through a major grant from the California Independent Voter Project and additional support from CAUSE (Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment).

30-Second Video Contest

If you have access to a video camera and a great idea, here’s your chance to make a difference and win cash plus an all-expense paid trip to the San Diego Asian Film Festival! We are looking for the most creative, 30-second videos that promote and encourage voter registration and participation in the APIA community. This competition is free and open to anyone. Deadline is August 31.

Contest Prizes and Rules

The top three videos will be selected to screen throughout our October film festival in front of thousands of attendees. We will provide travel and lodging to the makers of each of the top three videos to attend the opening weekend of the film festival (October 21-23). A live audience will choose the top winner at our Gala Awards Dinner, October 23, who will be awarded a minimum $1000 prize, two runner ups receive $250 each.

Videos must be exactly 30 seconds in length. Deadline is August 31.

For more info: http://sdaff.org/festival/reel-in-the-vote.php

The above PSA video by Taiwanese American filmmaker Karen Lin is a sample submission commissioned by the Foundation.

2010 Formosa Foundation Fundraising Gala Dinner in LA

By
Ho Chie
Date: August 29, 2010Posted in: National, West CoastTags:

You are cordially invited to join us on August 29 as the Formosa Foundation hosts its 2010 Fundraising Gala Dinner in the City of Alhambra, CA.

The evening will feature keynote speaker Dr. Joseph Jaushieh Wu, who was the former Taiwanese Ambassador to the United States. Dr. Wu will speak on “The Rise of China and the Threat to Taiwan Democracy: Challenges and Opportunities for Taiwanese Americans.”

Famed Broadway artist Welly Yang is invited as a special musical performer. Hollywood veteran actor Tzi Ma will make a special appearance, along with Will Tiao, actor and producer of the film FORMOSA BETRAYED.

Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Almansor Court
Address: 700 S. Almansor Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
Formosa Foundation Website: http://formosafoundation.org

For tickets, please call 213-625-1991

Friend $100 General Admission
Sponsor $250 General Admission + FORMOSA BETRAYED DVD
Benefactor $500 General Admission + VIP Reception
+ FORMOSA BETRAYED DVD

Dr. Joseph Jaushieh Wu

Dr. Wu is a research fellow at the Institute of International Relations of the National Chengchi University in Taiwan. Dr. Wu served as the ambassador to the United States from 2006 to 2008, Chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council from 2004 to 2006, and Deputy Secretary-General to President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan from 2002 to 2004. Before becoming a government official, Dr. Wu was the Deputy Director at the Institute of International Relations, and an Adjunct Professor in the Political Science Department at the National Chengchi University.

Dr. Wu received his M.A. degree from the University of Missouri at St. Louis and Ph.D. degree in political science from the Ohio State University. He is an expert on Taiwan’s political development, cross-strait relations, and international relations. Some of his publications include: Taiwan’s Democratization: Forces Behind the New Momentum and China Rising: Implications of Economic and Military Growth of the PRC.

Formosa Foundation

As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization the Formosa Foundation depends completely on private resources and the generous support of the Taiwanese-American community. Your donation to the Formosa Foundation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Since our founding in 2001, we have fought for the acknowledgement of Taiwan’s rightful place in the international community by asking the United States to establish a “one China, one Taiwan” policy that grants full diplomatic recognition to Taiwan. Since our establishment, the Formosa Foundation has challenged conventional wisdom and promoted new ideas with regards to outreach and education towards American policymaking elite as well as the general public. We have a proven track record on issues that are of importance to Taiwan, the rights of the island’s people, and its future.

TUF Salon Series in LA: “Define Design”

By
Ho Chie
Date: August 28, 2010Posted in: West CoastTags:

Date: August 28, 2010
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: USC Harris Hall, Rm 101
Address: University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118030068249671

Hosted by the Taiwanese United Fund – TUF

Trying to reach out to a wider audience, TUF Salon collaborates with
AIGA USC Chapter at the USC Roski School of Fine Arts to present
following panelists for a discussion on design, branding, and value of
an art education:

Haven Lin-Kirk – Area Head of Design, USC Roski School of Fine Arts
Daniel Chou – Account Executive, Weber Shandwick/Art Director of
Inheritance Magzine
Bob Davidson – BFA Rhode Island, MBA Harvard, Parent of Roski Trojan Alumni
Jim Liaw – Co-Founder and CEO, Formula Drift www.formulad.com
John Cheng (Moderator) Director of Design, USC Spectrum

Please RSVP by Aug. 25, 2010. Send you email to:
Aug28DefineDesign@gmail.com to receive parking information.

BBQ & Pool Party Hosted by TAP in San Diego

By
Ho Chie
Date: August 28, 2010Posted in: West CoastTags:

Date: August 28, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Rancho Santa Fe Lakes HOA
Address: 6705 Rancho Lakes Court, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
RSVP by Aug. 25th
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104620836260756

Join Taiwanese American Professionals – San Diego (TAP-SD) and Los Angeles (TAP-LA) friends for an end of the summer pool party / BBQ!

Hamburgers/Hot dog/drinks provided (no cost to attendees)

Attendees may bring optional side dish to share. Bring swim suit/towels if interested in swimming or using hot tub. Bring tennis racket/balls if interested in playing tennis. Pool Table/Ping Pong table available in the house.

R&B Singer-songwriter Dawen Performs at Kollaboration 4 in LA

By
Ho Chie
Date: August 27, 2010Posted in: West CoastTags:

Date: August 27, 2010
Time: 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Location: Ford Amphitheatre
Address: 2580 Cahuenga Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA
Facebook event page (Dawen): http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138218116218508
Facebook event page (general): http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137969399558828

Taiwanese American R&B singer-songwriter Dawen will be competing at Kollaboration Acoustic 4 in Los Angeles! He’ll also be debuting his new single at the show!

If that’s not enough, there will also be a special performance by Marie Digby!

Tickets are actually selling out really quickly so make sure you get them online at Dawen’s special link:

http://www.kollaboration.org/dawentickets

They’re only $10 if you get them online before August 20th! VIP tickets are only $25 and almost sold out as well.

Exit Clov Summer Tour on East Coast Begins!

By
Ho Chie
Date: August 26, 2010Posted in: East CoastTags:

Dates: August 26 – September 10, 2010
Locations: Baltimore, NYC, Philly, DC
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124128867633718

Exit Clov, featuring well-known Taiwanese American twin sisters Susan & Emily Hsu, are fresh off of recording, so they’re getting ready for an east coast tour!

Aug. 26, 2010
Baltimore Independent Music and Arts Festival @ Ottobar
http://tinyurl.com/2bg7zmu

Aug. 27, 2010
NYC @ Rockwood Music Hall
http://tinyurl.com/n2b7t2

Aug. 28, 2010
Philly @ The Blockley
http://tinyurl.com/mu74xu

Sept. 10, 2010
The District @ Black Cat (Mainstage)
http://tinyurl.com/ynpqvo

Also there are two Exit Clov FB pages. Join them both:

http://www.facebook.com/exitclov
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2211655543

TAP in San Diego Hosts Seminar: “The Origins of the Taiwanese People”

By
Ho Chie
Date: August 24, 2010Posted in: West CoastTags:

Date: August 24, 2010
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Taiwan Center
Address: 7838 Wilkerson Court, San Diego, CA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142346725795585

Hosted by Taiwanese American Professionals – San Diego (TAP-SD)

Ever wondered where the Taiwanese people came from originally? Well, Dr. Ching-chih Chen has the answer. He will reveal all on August 24 at TAP-SD’s fourth Tuesday of the month event.

The topic Dr. Chen will discuss is:

Journey of Mankind and their arrival in Taiwan

(1) Here are questions that the world’s researchers have tried to answer: Who were our ancestors? From where did they come? If we came out of Africa, what factors governed our migration routes? And when?

(2) Here are questions that Taiwanese researchers and others have tried to answer: How did the early men arrive in Taiwan (an island?)? When? What were their relations with people in the Asian continent and Pacific Islands?

(3) Over the last few decades, researchers have come up with pretty good answers to the above questions and Dr. Chen will discuss their findings.

Dr. Chen is uniquely qualified to discuss this topic. Dr. Chen has a B.A. in Political Science from Tunghai University, Taiwan. A masters in East Asian Studies from Harvard University. A Ph.D. in History also from Harvard University. After all that education, Dr. Chen served as a professor of east Asian history at the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville from 1969-2001.

The discussion will last approximately 45 minutes. After the talk, the group is invited to mingle and socialize over dinner at a local restaurant.

FAPA YPG National Conference 2010: Taiwan Action Days

By
Ho Chie
Date: August 23, 2010Posted in: East Coast, NationalTags:
FAPA YPG National Conference 2010: Taiwan Action Days

Join the Formosan Association for Public Affairs Young Professional Group for a weekend-long conference where you will meet similar-minded people, learn more about U.S.-Taiwan-China relations, master the ABCs of advocacy, and apply what you learn the following Monday on Capitol Hill by meeting with your elected officials to advocate for Taiwan’s cause!

Dates: Saturday, August 21 ~ Monday, August 23, 2010
Location: Washington, DC (hotel TBA)
Fee: $40 for registration (FAPA covers the cost of lodging)
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125260517516441

DEADLINE: Sunday, August 8 (applications processed on a rolling basis)
APPLY: For more details and application, visit: http://www.fapa.org/taiwanactiondays/

If you are a Taiwanese national, it is understandable why you care about Taiwan. You still have the opportunity to influence American policy makers by voicing your opinions and fighting for your beloved home country.

If you are Taiwanese American, *Taiwan* is the most solid bond you share with your family members and relatives. It is your responsibility to speak out for what you believe in and bring about a change in outdated policies.

If you do not fit into either of the above categories, your advocacy for Taiwan is just as important because you will make a lasting impression on American lawmakers by showing them that you care about Taiwan as well!

*Please note that TaiwaneseAmerican.org as a non-profit organization does not take an official political position nor lobby on matters of US-Taiwan-China policy. We provide this message as a courtesy to the community and encourage you to learn more about the issues.

TAP-SF Scavenger Hunt: Taiwanese Style

By
Ho Chie
Date: August 21, 2010Posted in: West CoastTags:

Date: August 21, 2010
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Union Square Stage (starting location)
Address: Corner of Geary Street and Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143410189012619

Hosted by Taiwanese American Professionals – SF / Bay area (TAP-SF)

Ever wish you were part of the Amazing Race? Here’s your chance! Join TAP-SF friends in a race through San Francisco’s downtown in search of Taiwanese-inspired clues. Meet new people, learn more about Taiwan, and explore the city all at the same time.

Bring your wit, walking shoes, and a camera (key to documenting your progress and earning points!) to the event. Don’t worry about being unfamiliar with the city, because we’ll be …mixing up the teams to be fair to all participants. We’ll start in Union Square and end at a fun venue in downtown SF where you can stay to mingle and eat after team standings are announced.

RSVP and be on time! We’ll start at 3pm sharp to give groups ample time to complete the game. So sharpen those navigation and teamwork skills, and we’ll be seeing you at the start line!

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