Taiwanese American Professionals

TAP Wrap

•January/February 2011 •

Upcoming TAP Events

TAPpy Hour at
Gonpachi

January 26, 2011

TAP Volunteers at LA18 Lunar Festival

January 29, 2011

RSVP

2011 TAP Lunar New Year Celebration at Duck House

February 5, 2011

RSVP

Annual TAP Ski and Boarding Trip!

February 18-21, 2011

RSVP


Recent Events

TAP Volunteers at Heartfelt Foundation's Annual Christmas Service Project!
December 18, 2010

2010 Christmas Dinner - A TAPpy Holiday Party of Secret Santas

December 16, 2010

TAP Community Service at the Food Bank Mobile Pantry

November 20, 2010

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TAP + GLAM Charity Event: Typhoon Megi

November 20, 2010

TAPpy Hour at Balcony, Irvine

November 18, 2010

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TAPpy Hiking ~A Trail of Photographic Memories~

November 7, 2010

TAP Dine and Donate at Starry Kitchen

October 22, 2010

TAP at Formula Drift Championships

October 9, 2010

TAP Volunteers at LA18's Harvest Moon Festival

September 19, 2010

TAPpy Hour at Far Bar

September 16, 2010


TAP Dodgertown, TAIWAN!

September 4, 2010
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TAP's 6th Annual Casino Night & TACL's 25th Anniversary Banquet

August 7, 2010
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TAP Tea Time

July 24, 2010
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TAP Dodgers  VS Giants!

July 21, 2010

TAP Community Service @ Alamitos Beach Cleanup

July 10, 2010

TAPpy Hour at Vive, Old Town Pasadena

July 7, 2010

TAP Professional Series: Overcoming the fear of public speaking

June 27, 2010

TAP Summer Kickoff!

June 26, 2010

TAP White Water Rafting

June 19, 2010

TAP Supports APAHM Concert Tour

May 29, 2010

TAP | Taiwanese Heritage Festival

May 16, 2010

TAP Co-Presents the Encore Showing of Au Revoir Taipei

May 2, 2010

TAP Community Service at Parent's Place

April 25, 2010

TAPpy Hour at Crocker Club

April 15, 2010

Formula Drift 2010 with TAP

April 8, 2010

TAP Global Jobs Seminar

March 31, 2010
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TAP Formosa Betrayed Movie Outing 

February 28, 2010

TAP Speed Networking at Wokcano (Pasadena)

February 27, 2010
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TAP Ski/Boarding Trip

February 19, 2010 -

February 21, 2010
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TAP's Annual Lunar Dinner 2010

February 5, 2010
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TAPpy Hour @ Formosa Cafe

January 13, 2009

TAP Supports Heartfelt Foundation Annual Christmas Service Project

December 19, 2009

TAP Range Day

December 13, 2009

TAP Christmas Dinner/Toy Drive!

December 12, 2009

TAP Laser Tag

December 6, 2009

TAP Community Night at East West Players: "Po Boy Tango"

November 18, 2009 

TAPpy Hour at Wokcano, Santa Monica

November 11, 2009
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TAP-Boston TAPpy Hour at Noir

November 12, 2009 

TAP's Indoor Kart Racing at K1 Speed in Anaheim!

October 18, 2009

TAP Social at Oktoberfest

October 17, 2009

TAP Beach & Membership Appreciation Day

October 11, 2009 

TAP SF - Bridge Mixer

October 10, 2009

TAP Volunteers Needed: LA18's Harvest Moon Festival

September 29, 2009
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TAP Community Night: "Art"

September 23, 2009
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DodgerTown - TAIWAN! & TAP Cabinet Transition Brunch
September 6, 2009
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TAP Co-hosts Disaster Relief at Area

August 29, 2009

TAP-SF Fundraising Benefit for Victims of Morakot
August 29, 2009

TAP-DC Typhoon Relief and Assistance Fundraiser

August 28, 2009  

TAP-NY Typhoon Morakot Benefit Mixer

August 26, 2009  

TAP 5th Annual Casino Night

August 22, 2009

TAP 2009-2010 Election
August 20, 2009

TAP Dodger's Night
August 18, 2009  

 

TAP Discuss & Dine: Global/China Job Market
February 24, 2009

TAP-San Diego Dumpling Night
February 21, 2009
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TAPpy Hour at Pink Taco
February 19th, 2009
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TAP Annual Ski/Snowboard Trip
February 13-16, 2009

TAP Annual Lunar New Year Banquet
January 31, 2009
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TAP-NY Lunar New Year Banquet
January 24, 2009
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TAPpy Hour at E3rd
January 22, 2009

TAP NYE Party with House of Glam
December 31, 2008
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Lunar New Year Greetings!


Hi TAP Members, Friends, and Community,

 
We are welcoming the new year with many upcoming events, so please mark your calendars, and come join us for TAPpy Hour at Gonpachi (in the Beverly Hills), TAP Volunteers at LA18 Lunar Festival, our annual Lunar New Year Dinner Celebration at Duck House, and our annual Ski and Boarding Trip at Big Bear!.

Other events to look out for as February and March quickly approach will be our annual Speed Networking event on March 5th. Also, TAP's Professional Series returns! For those planning to file their own taxes this year, mark your calendars and bring your questions and concerns to TAP's Tax Seminar on March 6th. 

And as everyone here works to improve and continue to bring our Taiwanese Community quality events, resources, and entertainment, we hope you'll let us know how we're doing! Shoot us an email with any suggestions or events you'd like to see or help make happen. TAP is ran by a 100% volunteer effort, and we are always looking for individuals who want to do more in within their community. If you are interested in getting more involved in TAP, please visit: Get involved with TAP 2011! or email TAP President Connie Hwang / TAP Vice President Kristine Wang.

For more information on Membership, Membership Renewal, or Membership Form - please email TAP Secretary Melody Hsu.

From all of us here at TAP, we wish everyone much success and happiness for the year!

 

Cheers!

Taiwanese American Professionals Board & Staff
www.tap.tacl.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS














TAPpy Hour at Gonpachi

RSVP
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time: 6:00 - 9:00pm

Location: Gonpachi
134 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Come network with TAP as we return to the West side with our first TAPpy Hour of the year! This event will be FREE for everyone as a kick-off to 2011, so please invite your friends & don't forget to bring your business cards!

We encourage you to sign up for a TAP membership to take advantage of our special discount rates at our events! http://tacl.org/classic/tap/get_involved.htm

.::HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS::.

~ h a l f o f f s a k a n a ~
and
~ t w o f o r o n e ~
sapporo or kirin draft beer
house hot or cold sake
house red or white wine
well cocktails sakegria

*You are responsible for purchasing your own food and drink. Please drink and behave responsibly!*

About Gonpachi:

Gonpachi serves hand-pounded buckwheat soba noodles, fine sushi, and Japanese grilled delicacies. In addition to these favorites which express Japan's traditional flavors and styles, we have also created a variety of original dishes which incorporate assorted ingredients and cooking styles drawn from the flexible creativity and thinking of our chefs.

We prepare fresh soba noodles from buckwheat flour threshed and milled right on the premises. We insist on using the finest Japanese ingredients brought in locally and from Tokyo?s Tsukiji Market. We also have assembled a wide array of rare Japanese sake and shochu that provide a perfect, balanced complement to the cuisine.


Questions? Contact TAP Social Programs Chair, Jessica Yang.

 


TAP Volunteers Needed at LA18's Lunar Festival
RSVP
Date: Sunday, January 30, 2011
Time: 11:00am  to 5:00pm

Location: Charles H. Wilson Park

2200 Crenshaw Blvd

Torrance, CA

TAP is helping out this year at LA 18's 10th Annual Lunar New Year Festival at Charles H. Wilson Park in the City of Torrance! Show your support and sign up for a 4 hour shift. Come with your friends to help out and to see all sorts of entertainment, performances, and food!

There will be a children's playground, family entertainment, live music, cultural performances, shopping, multicultural foods and giveaways! New to the festival is the addition of the Farmer's Market and Craft Boutique.

The available shifts are:
10am to 2pm -- start as Parking Enforcement (only 5 needed)
11am to 2:30pm
1:30pm to 5pm

Stop by the TAP/TACL booth if you're around!

To sign up, please RSVP and BE SURE TO INDICATE YOUR SHIFT PREFERENCE! Please respond by January 21st!

Questions? Contact TAP Community Service Chair Michelle Ng



2011 TAP Lunar New Year Celebration at Duck House

RSVP
Date: Saturday, February 5, 2011
Time: 7:45pm - 10:30pm
Location:
Duck House
501 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Monterey Park, CA

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with our Cabinet, members and friends in the community! We will be enjoying a traditional 10 course Chinese banquet menu at Duck House! http://www.yelp.com/biz/duck-house-monterey-park

Menu:
1. Appetizer Combo ????
...2. Peking Duck ????
3. Shredded Duck w/ Bean Sprouts ?????
4. King Crab Soup ?????
5. French Style Steak w/ Black Pepper Sauce ???????
6. Konnyaku Scallop w/ Shrimp ?????
7. Fish ????
8. Eel Rice Cakes ????
9. Mushroom & Vegetable Hearts ??????
10. Dessert: Brandied Glutinous Rice Ball Soup ????

PRICE
*3 Day Special* (By 1/20)
Members & Non-Members: $30

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Early Registration (By 1/30):
Members: $35
Non-Members: $40
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Regular Registration (After 1/30):
Members: $40
Non-Members: $45

Please RSVP and buy tickets here: http://2011taplny.eventbri te.com/

***Please arrive by 7:45 PM for check-in and to be seated as dinner will be served promptly at 8 PM!***

Questions? Please contact our Social Programs & Projects Chairs: Jessica Yang
or Kalen Fu.

We hope to see you there! Happy New Year!!

 


 

Annual TAP Ski and Boarding Trip!

RSVP

Date: Friday, February 18, 2011
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Big Bear Resorts / Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 US

501 S. Atlantic Blvd.

Monterey Park, CA

It's that time of year again! Dust off your gear, beanies, mittens, and thermals (we know you wear them) and join TAP on the slopes!

We will be back in Big Bear Lake, CA, which features two resorts, so you can carve, ride, jump, and jib to your heart's content!

COST
...* Due to the difficult nature of planning a trip like this, ALL PARTICIPANTS will be charged the FULL 3 day stay. NO EXCEPTIONS.

** Please note that the cost DOES NOT include tickets; ticket purchase is at the discretion of the participant.

Members: $125
Nonmembers: $140

A $50 nonrefundable deposit (both members and nonmembers) is due on FEBRUARY 1, 2010. Pay here

Balance is due by FEBRUARY 18, 2011 (pay at the cabin is fine).

We have a beautiful 2900 sq.ft cabin/house secured in Big Bear City. Exact location details to be confirmed and announced.

Carpools can be arranged & preferred! Please note in the comments section whether you are willing to drive/take gear up/or will need a ride. Please also note your location (e.g. Downtown LA).

Link your friends to this Evite! http://www.evite.com/app/p ublicUrl/TMBRZCXKPOAQMADLW LML/2011tapsnow

Space is limited, so RSVP early!

Questions? Contact TAP President Connie Hwang

DISCLAIMER:
TAP, and its officers, agents, owners, and other contracted assigns, will not be responsible for any damages or loss of any kind, including monetary, property, bodily injury, and/or death while participating (supervised or unsupervised) during the 2011 Ski/Snowboard trip. The participant understands and acknowledges that skiing, snowboarding, and/or snowsports are inherently dangerous activities that may cause monetary loss, property loss, bodily injury, and/or death. The participant understands that he/she holds TAP, and its officers, agents, owners, and other contracted assigns, harmless for any monetary loss, property loss, bodily injury, and/or death.

If you do not agree to this disclaimer, please refrain from particpating.

 


Not in LA? Find out about TAP in your area: Upcoming Events by Location

TAP-San Diego

TAPpy Hour at O'Brien's Pub

Tuesday, January 25 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Lunar New Year Celebration!

Saturday, January 29 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm


TAP-San Fransisco

Saturday, January 22 at 8:00pm - January 23 at 4:00am

Snowboarding Extravaganza Trip

Friday, January 28 at 6:00pm - January 30 at 9:00pm

 

 


Upcoming Community Events

Women in NAAAP Panel (Presented by NAAAP-LA and NAAAP-OC) |
January 22, 2011

http://www.naaapoc.org/Events/tabid/1274/vw/3/itemid/1595/d/20110122/Default.aspx

 

World City - Chen Kuai Le Puppet Theatre | January 22, 2011
http://www.musiccenter.org/cal/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=4718&year=2011&month=1

Women in NAAAP Panel (Presented by NAAAP-LA and NAAAP-OC)
|
January 22, 2011

http://www.naaapoc.org/Events/tabid/1274/vw/3/itemid/1595/d/20110122/Default.aspx

OCA-OC 2011 Lunar New Year Reception
| Thursday, January 27, 2011
http://www.oca-oc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Save-the-date-v3.jpg

Passion of Asians in Serving the Community
  | Wednesday, February 2, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188138591213225

UCI Lantern Festival | February 26th, 2011
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=185251401502839
 

Have a community event that you would like TAP to post on our website or neweletter? Contact our Public Relations Chair, Miss Angela Chang.

Left to Right: TAP Volunteers at Harvest Food Bank, TAP Typhoon Megi Mixer at MyHouse, & TAP Volunteers at Heart Felt Foundation

About TAP

 

Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) enhances the Taiwanese-American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development, while emphasizing the preservation of the Taiwanese-American identity. TAP provides resources and programs that inspire and empower; develop and support professionals to become community-oriented leaders.

 

Interested in helping out? TAP is a non-profit organization entirely run by volunteers. We are looking for motivated individuals to help out with upcoming events. Please contact Connie Hwang at connie.hwang@tacl.org or Kristine Wang at kristine.wang@tacl.org if you are interested.

 

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