*Community Event* ABL Pacific Rim Forum
April 10, 2008
Info and RSVP

Hi friends:

In March, we were able to raise $500, to donate to the ITASA Midwest Conference at our recent March Madness Dinner/Mixer! Thanks to everyone who came out! Attendees enjoyed good food, drinks, music, and company. Our newest member also won the drawing for 2 free Lakers tickets! March also held a public speaking workshop to develop our members, and there was a tremendous turnout for a Happy Hour in West LA. Recent pictures are now updated HERE.

In April, we continue with two volunteer events, another Happy Hour, and a special event fundraising networking social at Aqua Lounge. The funds raised at Aqua Lounge will specifically be donated back towards TA youth programs, which include the internship opportunities in this bulletin, and the revival of a Leadership Identity Development camp for middle school and high schoolers to be held in mid-August. TAP is dedicated to supporting these programs to develop the next generation, which require adequate financial support and manpower. If you have friends, or family in high school or college, please encourage high schoolers to apply to the TACL Journalism Internship, and college students for the Political Internship. Applications still being accepted. These are areas where Asian Americans, and especially Taiwanese Americans do not have adequate representation.

This month we also are supporting the Asian Excellence Awards, to highlight our community, and have limited discount tickets available HERE. Finally, the registration deadline for the 9th Annual Taiwan Cup Golf Classic is at the end of April, and we are now recruiting volunteers to help with the Taiwan Cultural Festival on May 10th - 11th.

If you have any comments, questions, suggestions, or want to get more involved, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Ben Ling
TAP President

TAP Volunteers Needed: Walk MS 2008
Date: Sunday, April 6th
Location: Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103
Click Here to RSVP

On Sunday, April 6, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will be holding WALK MS 2008 at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Volunteers are needed for the success of the event. Volunteer opportunities and registration forms are available via the below links. Please note that volunteers for the registration tables will need to participate in a mandatory meeting/conference call.

*Interested parties may contact Yvonne Hsu, Community Service Chair

To get more information about the event please go here:
http://www.walkMSsocal.org.

If interested in helping out with the Registration, choose from one of the five mandatory registration training dates. These dates are:

Tuesday, March 25th: 6:30pm-8:30pm. Location: West LA Office and via conference call

Thursday, March 27th: 6:30pm-8:30pm. Location: West LA Office and via conference call.

Saturday, March 29th: 10am-11:30am; 12pm-1:30pm. Location: West LA Office and via conference call.

Sunday, April 6th: 6:30am-7:30am. Location: Pasadena Rose Bowl-prior to the start of the event.

West LA Office: 2440 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Ste.115, Los Angeles, CA 90064

For all conference calls, please call 877-767-3716. Volunteers will then be prompted to dial the Conference Code: 310.479.4456.

MOVEMENT CREW PERKS:

2008 Walk MS Movement Crew t-shirt the day of the walk

A complete volunteer guide and training materials

A personal webpage to customize and tell your story of why you are volunteering and encourage others to join you in the movement

The satisfaction of helping others while having a great time!!

Fax registration form to: (310) 479-4436, Attn: Alana Pfeffinger

TAP Social at Aqua Lounge
Saturday, April 12th, 9PM
Location: Aqua Lounge
424 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Click Here to RSVP

TAP and The Voda Foundation invite you for an event to network, mix, drink, and party for a good cause!

Aqua Lounge's interior has a feel of a ship deck with an aquatic vibe from their coral dining room to their wood paneled VIP lounge. To enter, you descend a steep black stairwell leading into a wonderland of giant fish tanks. They have two full bars open until 2AM, offering premium liquors and a full wine and champagne list.
Aqua Lounge Website

ATTIRE:
Dress to impress

COST:
COST:
Dinner: 7-9PM
Members: $30
Non-members: $35
Cost also includes club/mixer entry.
Pre-pay for dinner: http://tapaqualounge.eventbrite.com

Club/Mixer Only (after 9PM):
Pre-sale tickets: $10
At the door: $15

Please RSVP with First and LAST names and indicate if you will be coming for dinner.

Go here to sign-up and purchase pre-sale tickets: http://www.thevodafoundation.com/signup_event.php

Partial proceeds benefit TAP as a non-profit, to be used for youth programs, such as internships, scholarships, and leadership camps.
TAP President Ben Ling is the guest host for the night.

The Voda Foundation specializes in events for the mid-20s to 30s crowd. They provide opportunities for people to network, mix, and party, while also supporting various non-profit and charity causes.

Questions? E-mail Ben Ling or Social Programs Chair Julia Tsai.

2008 Asian Excellence Awards
Date: Wednesday, April 23rd
Location: Royce Hall
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Click Here to RSVP

TAP has discounted tickets!

Red carpet arrivals: 5:30pm
Show begins: 7:15pm
http://www.axawards.com

Hosted by Dancing with the Star's Carrie Ann Inaba and MAD TV's Bobby Lee

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.

Tickets:
$55 each for Orchestra (regular price is $80, LIMITED Availability)
Ticketmaster discounted price: $60
$40 each for Balcony (regular price is $60)

USE DISCOUNT CODE "TAPAXA" at point of purchase for Ticketmaster:
Ticketmaster link

CLICK HERE to purchase TAP discounted orchestra tickets for $55.

E-mail Ben Ling for questions and to reserve in advance.

TAP Volunteers Needed - Parent's Place Fair and Festival
Date: April 27, 12:30-4:30PM
Location: Cortez Park
2441 E. Cortez St. West Covina, CA 91791
Click Here to RSVP

Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) is excited to announce that we will be supporting the 16th Annual Parents' Place Info Fair and Festival. This special occasion allows families that have children with special needs to come together, in an open and friendly environment, to enjoy a lively festival and to find out about the many community resources available to them. Last year, over 2,400 people attended the Fair. To ensure the success of the event, the fair depends on the generous financial support from the community as well as the many volunteers who donate their time and energy.

Last year, TAP was able to support this event by providing a group of dedicated volunteers. TAP would like to continue our commitment to service and invite all of you to participate in this wonderful event. For additional information on Parents' Place, CLICK HERE

Volunteer assignments include:
- Game/prize booths
- Moon Bounces
- Sign-in Families/Guests
- Info table
- Food/snack area

Please sign-up before Friday, March 27

Please contact Yvonne Hsu, Community Service Chair.

TAP co-hosts Ninth Annual Taiwan Cup Golf Classic
Registration Deadline: April 30th
Event Date: Wednesday, May 14, 12:30PM
Location: LaMirada Golf Course
15501 E. Alicante Rd.
La Mirada, CA
562-943-7123
Click Here to RSVP
Application

Join TAP and other groups for the Ninth Annual Taiwan Cup Golf Classic!

Format: Stroke play shotgun.

Registration: $100
Deadline: April 30, 2008
Check payable to: Taiwan Cup

Includes Green Fee, Cart, Tee Prize, Snack, Raffle & Dinner.

For more information contact:
George Hsu: 909 597-7716
Richard Wu: 310 666-5068
Rex Yu: 626 571-2064
Teresa Hsu Fax: 310 378-2246
Linda Chen: 562 394-8651

Mail registration form to:
TAIWAN CUP Golf Classic
Attn: George Hsu
14989 S. Sierra Bonita Lane
Chino, CA 91710
909 597-7716

Questions? Email Ben Ling.

APEX Community Leaders Reception
Date: April 3rd, 7-9PM
Location: Omni Hotel
Watercourt Room
251 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

You are cordially invited to ...

"Asian Pacific American Leadership in the 21st Century"

APEX COMMUNITY LEADERS RECEPTION

Sponsored by
Keynote Speaker
HONORABLE JOHN CHIANG
California State Controller

Network with other community leaders and like-minded professionals.

Partial List of Confirmed VIPS (As Of 3/5/08)

Elected Officials

The Honorable Judy Chu, California State Board of Equalization Chair, 4th District
The Honorable Mike Eng, California State Assembly Member, 49th District
The Honorable Ted Lieu, California State Assembly Member, 53rd District
The Honorable Henry Charoen, Mayor, City of La Palma
The Honorable Steven Choi, Councilmember, City of Irvine
The Honorable David Lau, Councilmember, City of Monterey Park
The Honorable Joaquin Lim, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Walnut
The Honorable Polly Low, Councilmember, City of Rosemead
The Honorable Albert Huang, Councilmember, City of San Gabriel
The Honorable Robert Gin, Board Member, Alhambra Unified School District
The Honorable Janet Chin, Board Member, Garvey School District
The Honorable Henry Lo, Board Member, Garvey School District
The Honorable Jay Chen, Board Member, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
The Honorable Ling-Ling Chang, Board Member, Walnut Valley Water District

APEX Honorary Advisors

Deborah Ching, Principal, DF Ching Consulting Group
David Lang, Partner, Lang/Pan/Chan Public Relations
The Honorable Ronald S.W. Lew, Senior United States District Court Judge, Central District of California
Teddy Zee, President and Co-Founder, Ironpond

Community & Business Leaders

Chris Aihara, Executive Director, Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
Dennis Arguelles, Chair, Asian Pacific Policy & Planning Council
Gracie Chen, Local Relationship Manager, Prudential Financial Services
Carl Choi, Chief Executive Officer, Plan C Agency
Chester Chong, President, Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles
Myung Deering, President, Senior Arts Foundation
Debra Fong, Executive Director, Asian Pacific Community Fund
Chester Hashizume, President, Project by Project
Dennis Huang, Executive Director, Asian Business Association
Julia Huang, CEO, InterTrend Communications, Inc.
Hyepin Im, President and CEO, Korean Churches for Community Development
Joel Jacinto, Executive Director, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans
Mariko Jacinto, Executive Director, Pacific Asian Counseling Service
Jay Kim, Director of Motion Picture Planning, Paramount Pictures
Harkmore Lee, Associate Director, Center for the Pacific Asian Family
Jimmy Lee, Vice President, IW Group, Inc.
Rebekah Kim, Manager, Public Affairs & Community Relations, LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau
Valerie Lertyaovarit, Community Relations Manager, Sempra Energy
Ed Lew, President, Organization of Chinese Americans Ð LA Chapter
Benjamin Ling, President, Taiwanese American Professionals
Marcella Low, Public Affairs Manager, The Gas Company
Daphne Ng, Special Projects Director, Southern California Edison
Patti Rockenwagner, Vice President of Regional Communications, Time Warner Cable
Raymond Sakai, President, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County
Joyce Shimazu, Director of Community Relations, KSCI-TV LA 18
Benson Su, Managing Director, Prudential Financial Services
May To, Executive Director, Asian Youth Center
The Honorable Casimiro Tolentino, California State Administrative Law Judge and Los Angeles City Fire Commissioner
Eddie Wada, Chairman, Asian Business League (ABL)
Bill Watanabe, Executive Director, Little Tokyo Service Center
Kenny Yee, President, Wing Hing Foods

Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Staffers

Alexander Kim, Deputy Director, California State Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Amelia Wang, District Director, California State Board of Equalization Chair Judy Chu, 4th District
Ricky Choi, Senior Community Affairs Deputy, California State Board of Equalization Chair Judy Chu, 4th District
Peter Kim, Senior Assistant, California State Board of Equalization Member Michelle Steel, 3rd District
Melvin Tabilas, Field Deputy, U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra, CA-31st District
Bin Plume, District Representative, Congresswoman Diane Watson, CA-33rd District
Lilly Nguyen, Field Representative, U.S. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, CA-47th District
Lisa Thong, Field Representative, California State Senator Jack Scott, 21st District
Shawn Kim, Field Representative, California State Senator Lou Correa, 34th District
My-Dung Tran, Field Representative, California State Senator Lou Correa, 34th District
Phong Ly, Field Representative, California State Assembly Member Mike Eng, 49th District
Sam Liu, Field Representative, California State Assembly Member Ted Lieu, 53rd District
Kim Chi Nguyen, District Representative, California State Assembly Member Jose Solorio, 69th District
Carol Quan, Special Assistant, Los Angeles County Assessor Rick Auerbach
Tuan Pham, Government & Community Relations, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas
David Ryu, Deputy, Los Angeles Supervisor Yvonne Burke, 2nd District
Carol Kim, Health Deputy, Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, 3rd District
Ricardo Hong, Harbor Area Director, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Mike Fong, Field Deputy, Los Angeles City Council Member Ed Reyes, Council District 1
Helen Leung, Planning Deputy/Special Assistant, Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti, Council District 13
Sonia Kwon, Council Aide, Los Angeles City Council Member Jack Weiss, Council District 5
Jemie Sae Koo, Media Relations and Field Deputy, Long Beach Council Member Suja Lowenthal

For our LA professional networking mixer in April, we invite you to meet the movers and shakers in the Asian & Pacific Islander community.

** IF YOU ATTEND, WE ASK THAT YOU ARE RESPECTFUL DURING OUR SHORT PROGRAM AS OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPEAKS.

WALK-INS ARE NOT ALLOWED. RSVP TODAY!

Go here for more info: http://www.apex.org/EventView.php?event_id=654

NATWA II Convention
Date: Sunday, April 20, 9AM - 11:30AM
Location: Westin Bonaventure Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
Click Here to RSVP

This year, NATWA II will present "Taiwanese American/Canadian Women: Our Voices for Human Rights". Women: Chun-Yen Chen, Asian Pacific Women's Center Immigration: Chia-Chia Wang, American Friends Service Committee Workplace: Betty Hung, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Youth & Health: Jen Kuo, Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance LGBT: TBD

This session is open to the public. Interested in attending the other workshops or sessions starting Friday, April 18th, go here for info and to register:
http://www.natwa.com/natwa2/

Click here for flyer and schedule

FAPA YPG has started the NPR Pitch, an initiative to highlight issues pertinent to Taiwan.

• Go to NPR : How to Suggest a Story Idea
• Enter appropriate information from the pitch(es) you select, available here
• Feel free to edit or create your own pitch as you wish
• Include your own name and telephone number
• In case they contact you, offer to supply them with contacts by referring them to FAPA's: 202.547.3686
• Vote "Yes" on the poll available in the forum thread so they can have a headcount. (You must register to enable voting)

Save 15% at Courtside Sports Bar + Sushi!
Save 15% on food, 5% on alcohol. Just mention TAP!
Address: 1600 South Azusa Ave. #174
City of Industry, CA 91748

Same location as TAP's March Madness/Dinner Mixer.

Save 20% on Cefiore Yogurt @ Yes Plaza in Rowland Heights.
Just Mention "TAP" at the counter to receive the discount!
Address:
1737 A Fullerton Rd.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748

Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) enhances the Taiwanese-American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development, while emphasizing the preservation of 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 Ben Ling at ben.ling@tacl.org or Leslie Shei at leslie.shei@tacl.org if you are interested.

Become a member or make a donation: TAP Membership Page

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