Archive for July, 2011

Taiwanese American Foundation 2011 Summer Conference: “The Ones”

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Ho Chie
Date: July 31, 2011Posted in: Midwest, NationalTags:
Taiwanese American Foundation 2011 Summer Conference: “The Ones”

The Taiwanese American Foundation (TAF) is excited to present our 31st annual summer conference: “The Ones”! This year’s leadership theme will focus on exploring how we can be “the ones” in our families, schools, and communities to take initiative and make meaningful impact for society.

Date/Time: Sunday, July 31 at 5:00pm – August 7 at 1:00pm
Location: Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151127944943235
Conference website: http://www.tafworld.org/conference

The TAF summer conference is organized into programs by age groups / last grade completed:

Juniors Program: Grades 1-5
Junior High Program: Grades 6-8
Youth Program: Grades 9-12
TAF Labs Program: Young Professionals
TAF Parents Program: August 5 – August 7

How to register for TAF 2011:
- Go to our website (www.tafworld.org) and click on “Register” for the link to register online and access information about fees and FAQs.
- Register by July 5 to avoid the late registration fee of $25 per person (or $50 per family).
- If you register 2 or more immediate family members for the full week program, you will receive an automatic $100 Immediate Family Discount.

How to get to Manchester College:
- One-way buses from Chicago and Detroit areas are available to campers for an additional cost per person.
- Flying? The nearest airport is Fort Wayne Airport (FWA) and a round-trip airport shuttle is available for an additional cost per person.
- Driving address: 604 E. College Avenue, North Manchester, IN

About TAF:
The Taiwanese American Foundation is a 501(c)3 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.

For more about TAF, please visit our website at http://www.tafworld.org and:
- Check out updates from our campers and staff on our blog: http://blog.tafworld.org
- Watch videos on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/tafmediachannel
- Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2204822383
- Follow us on Twitter: @tafstatus / http://www.twitter.com/tafstatus



Video: Notes on a Summer Camp: 30 years of TAF


Video: Register Online for TAF 2011 (a parody of a T-Mobile commercial)

TAP & Taiwanese Karaoke League Kala-Okay Collaboration in NYC

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 30, 2011Posted in: East CoastTags:

Date: Saturday, July 30, 2011
Time: 8:30pm – 10:30pm
Location: K-One
Address: 97 Bowery St, New York, NY
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=216685731699795

Taiwanese American Professionals – New York (TAP – NY) is hosting their first collaboration with TAP members, Kevin Yang and Vince Lin, super karaoke enthusiasts. They bring you the Taiwanese KTV experience at K-One and inside a VIP room. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

To sign-up, please email Athena at athena.chang@tap-ny.org for more details. Space is limited, claim your spot ASAP!

Eat at 30th on 30th with TAP in San Diego

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 30, 2011Posted in: West CoastTags:

Date: Saturday, July 30, 2011
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: 30th Street (North Park), San Diego, CA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=231374696896995

Taiwanese American Professionals – San Diego (TAP-SD) members will be heading to “30th on 30th,” a monthly event that takes place on the 30th of the month on 30th Street (North Park). Many restaurants have special offerings and prices on both food and drinks on this night. It’s like a combination of a food festival and a pub crawl.

This month, the 30th falls on a Saturday, so it’s OK to stay out late! If you’re new to San Diego, or even if you’ve been here a while, this is a great way to experience more of San Diego.

As this is a Saturday event, parking will probably be a little sparse, so we’ll start the adventure at the Taiwan Center and carpool to 30th Street. We’ll probably be out there for a couple hours, so it’s OK to join us later. Just make sure to take down the contact person’s phone number to find out where the group is.

Follow the Facebook event page for details and announcements.

Community Roundtable in LA: Briefing on Taiwan’s Resurgence in Washington

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 30, 2011Posted in: West CoastTags:

Date: Saturday, July 30, 2011
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Taiwan Center
Address: 3001 Walnut Grove, Rosemead, CA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140235826058838

The Formosa Foundation hosts a “Community Roundtable” to be held at the Taiwan Center in Rosemead on Saturday, July 30 at 2:00 PM. This event will provide an opportunity for the Taiwanese-American community to be briefed on recent events and to get insights into what’s next on the agenda in Washington. The “Roundtable” is intended to build on the recent success of the community and to discuss ideas for moving forward and ways that you and/or your organization can be involved.

Topics:
· Overview of June 16 House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing
· 2011 Formosa Foundation Ambassador Program
· Recent Action on Capitol Hill
· Announcement of What’s Next on the Agenda
· How You Can Make a Difference

Join in on this very special event as your continued participation is important to the future of Taiwan’s democracy.

Admission is free but seating is limited. Please RSVP to Formosa@formosafoundation.​org or by calling 213.625.1991

Taiwanese Food Bonanza with TAP in Austin, TX

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 30, 2011Posted in: SouthTags:

Date: Saturday, July 30, 2011
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Location: TBA – private residence
$10 per person
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145598885514511

Taiwanese American Professionals – Austin (TAP-ATX) is hosting a Taiwanese food event! We will be making BAH-ZHANG as well as other Taiwanese foods! Come and learn how to make delicious bamboo leaves sticky rice 粽子, green onion pancakes 蔥油餅, and tea-leaf eggs 茶葉蛋!

If you would like to learn where to find all the supplies/ingredients beforehand, we will be meeting up for dinner at 5:30pm at Rice Bowl Cafe and then going shopping at MT Market in Chinatown the night before (Fri, 29th).

Location is a private residence off of Spicewoods and 183 exit. We will be e-mailing out the address a few days before the event, so make sure to RSVP on the event to get the e-mail!

If you have any questions. E-mail Hanna @ hanna.huang@tacl.org

Car Wash Fundraiser in LA to Support TACL-LID Youth Summer Camp

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 30, 2011Posted in: West CoastTags:

Date: Saturday, July 30, 2011
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Taiwan Center LA
Address: 3001 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=232882153412496

The TACL Leadership Identity Development (LID) Summer Camp takes place this year on August 10th-14th at Palomar Mountain State Park, Palomar Conference Center! Visit http://tacl-lid.tumblr.com​/ for more info, or to register!

TACL is a non-profit organization, and the counselors and staff in the LID Program need your help to raise some funds to support camp costs, so they’re hosting a car wash on Saturday, July 30th at the Taiwan Center LA parking lot.

If you’re in the area, drop by to get a car wash and donate to TACL LID Camp!

Cheer on the Taiwan Dragonboat Team in Long Beach, CA

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 30, 2011Posted in: West CoastTags:

Dates: Saturday, July 30 & July 31
Location: Long Beach Marine Stadium
Address: Bay Shore Ave, Long Beach, CA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150738528333596

After months of hard practices, Team Taiwan is ready for 2011 Dragon Boat Racing Tournament at Long Beach. Looking for something to do this weekend? Then head on out to cheer for TEAM TAIWAN!

Racing schedule:

7/30 Saturday
1st Race – 10:30am
2nd Race – 4:30pm

7/31 Sunday (finals)
1st Race – 10:30am
2nd Race – 2:00pm

TAP Comedy Night with Eliot Chang in NYC

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 28, 2011Posted in: East CoastTags:

Date: Thursday, July 28, 2011
Time: 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Gotham Comedy Club
Address: 208 W. 23rd St, New York, NY
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=180886031970407

Join Taiwanese American Professionals – New York (TAP – NY) for their first ever Comedy Night with comedian Eliot Chang! Eliot is doing all brand new material for TAP. Tickets are $20 per person, and there is a 2 drinks minimum at the venue as well.

Eliot Chang’s “Comedy Central Presents” half hour special was voted #2 in Comedy Central’s Stand Up Showdown 2011. Other TV appearances include Showtime’s “Minority Report,” E!’s “Chelsea Lately,” and Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend.” Sharp biting opinions combined with his trademark polished wardrobe make his live performances memorable. Every year Eliot tours America for 8 months and has performed at over 400 colleges. Born and raised in NY, he moved to Los Angeles in 2007 and travels regularly between both coasts for projects.

Eliot Chang’s TV Clip: http://www.vimeo.com/24392678

More TV clips: http://www.vimeo.com/user7238538/videos

Please purchase your ticket(s) online here http://gothamcomedyclub.com/show.cfm?id=88819&cart and email Athena if you are joining TAP. She will be organizing a section with Eliot for TAP members.

Please email athena.chang@tap-ny.org if you have any questions!

Taiwanese Youth Culture & Leadership Conference

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 28, 2011Posted in: Midwest, NationalTags:

Sponsored by the Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission R.O.C. (Taiwan), the Taiwanese Youth Culture & Leadership Conference is a 3 day event held in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston for youth aged 14-20 to explore issues of cultural identity and leadership.

Their program is designed to focus on experiential learning, role playing, and team building. Their mission is to increase the identification that Overseas Chinese Compatriots have with Taiwan, and through this process raise the next generation of leaders. They hope to accomplish this by sharing Chinese culture overseas, increasing the identification of second and third generation youth with Taiwan and Chinese culture, equipping young leaders to be summer teaching assistants, and developing leadership skills.

Dates and Locations include:
July 12-14: Houston
July 16-18: Chicago
July 24-26: Los Angeles
July 28-30: San Francisco/Sunnyvale

The programs are held at the Taipei Economic & Cultural Offices (TECO).

For more information and registration details, visit their website: http://ocac.knoviagroup.com/

The Soonest Performs in SF

By
Ho Chie
Date: July 24, 2011Posted in: West CoastTags:

Date: Sunday, July 24, 2011
Time: 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Kimo’s Bar San Francisco
Address: 1351 Polk St., San Francisco, CA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=182707571789700

The Soonest is an up and coming indie band fronted by Taiwanese American Young Lee. They’ll be playing at Kimo’s, some head on out, enjoy a night of music, and end the weekend on a good note.

The line up:

The Hague: http://www.facebook.com/th​ehague

The Soonest: http://www.facebook.com/li​onridinghorses

Calling Morocco: http://www.facebook.com/ca​llingmorocco

Groundskeeper: http://groundskeeper.bandc​amp.com/

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