Taiwanese American Professionals TAP Wrap
• December 2009 •

Upcoming TAP Events
 
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
 

 
Recent Events
 
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
 
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
First and foremost, with the holidays just around the corner, everyone here at TAP would like to wish you all a very TAPpy Holidays!

Many of you may already be aware of the Chase Community Giving campaign on facebook and have already voted.But remember, you are allowed 20 votes, so don't let it go to waste! The top 100 charities receive $25,000!  Voting ends December 11, so please take a second to Vote for TACL.

Go here:
http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/816777?src=embed
http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/816777

It's easy! 1. Become a fan of Chase Community Giving. 2. Vote for TACL.

TACL is the non-profit organization behind TAP, and is also 100% run by unpaid volunteers. Vote for TACL, to also support TAP!

Not only would funds go to benefit TAP's across the country, but TACL supports various other youth leadership development programs, such as high school scholarships, student internships (political, entertainment, journalism), and summer youth camps (LID & LYF) in addition to the Taiwanese Census 2010 campaign. These funds would go a long way.

To learn more about what TACL does, and where the funds would go to, you can click here to see our Leadership Development programs:
http://tacl.org/programs/tacl-leadership-development/.

You may think your vote doesn't count but if we can get all our supporters and your friends to vote, it'll make a difference! If you voted already, please invite your friends to vote too!

On TACL and TAPs behalf,
We thank you for all your continuous support.

Please join us for our December festivities which include: Laser Tag, Range Day, TAP Supports Heartfelt Foundation Annual Christmas Service Project, and our Annual Christmas Dinner / Toy Drive / Gift Exchange. Visit our upcoming events section for details. We hope to see you all soon - TAPpy Holidays and Cheers!

UPCOMING EVENTS
 
     TAP Laser Tag
     RSVP
     Date: Sunday, December 6th, 2009
     Times: 12:00pm - 2:15pm
     Location: Ultrazone
    231 East Main Street, Alhambra, CA
   











When was the last time you played LASER TAG? Well, it's time to revisit your childhood and spend an afternoon of fun with your fellow TAP friends! :)


Please RSVP and pre-pay in advance (http://taplasertag.eventbrite.com/). A confirmed reservation is a paid reservation. Your payment will include:

*3 rounds of laser tag (~20 minutes per round)
*2 slices of pizza
*soft drinks
*access to the private room reserved for TAP


Prices:
TAP Members - $22
Non-TAP Member - $25


Please plan on arriving at Ultrazone at 12 noon as we're planning on playing from 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm. And don't forget - bring your A-Game sharpshooters!

Questions? Contact Angela Chang
 

 
     TAP Christmas Dinner / Toy Drive! / Gift Exchange   
    RSVP
     Date: Saturday, December 12th, 2009
     Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
     Location: Colori Kitchen Downtown LA
    429 W. 8th Street
    Los Angeles, CA US
 
 
 

TAPpy Holidays from all of us here at TAP! Christmas is just around the corner and we want you to join us for our 2009 Christmas Party at Colori Kitchen Downtown LA! Come get your grub on, mingle and network, and catch up on good times with new and old TAP friends!

Colori Kitchen is a classic Italian trattoria in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Featuring the inspired, bravissimo cooking of Luigi Barducci Contessi, longtime executive chef at Ca Brea, the warm and welcoming brick-walled restaurant features delicious salads, pastas, and chicken dishes.

There will be fun games and the famous White Elephant gift exchange near the end of the dinner party. So for those who would like to join in the gift festivity, please bring a $10-$15 wrapped gift. Only those who bring a gift, may participate in the gift exchange. No one should know which gift you brought.  Be creative!  Be funny!  Get in the spirit of the holidays!  

Due to space limitations, there are limited seats, so please RSVP at your earliest convenience: PAY HERE

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TAP will also be accepting toy donations for the Heartfelt Foundation Christmas Service Project on Saturday, December 19th, 2009. All toys should be wrapped and labeled with appropriate age range and gender. Please try to refrain from "Made in China" toys
(out of safety concerns). If you are unable to attend, but still wish to donate a toy, contact Joy Cheng for other drop-off locations prior to the 19th.  

Bring a toy and receive a $5 discount off of dinner!  

Dinner: Set Menu including tax and tip. 
Costs:
With Toy Donation
$35 for members
$40 for non-members

No Toy Donation
$40 for members
$45 for non-members

$2 per glass of wine provided by TAP or bring your own beer/wine and no cork fee!!

Don't miss the fun!!!

If you have any questions about the event, please contact
TAP Social Director: Eddy Chen or (626) 374-2223 
 
 

 
  TAP Range Day
  RSVP
  Date/Time: Sunday, December 13th, 2009,
                   9:00am - 12:00pm
  Location:
   Angeles Shooting Ranges
  12651 Little Tujunga Canyon
  Lake View Terrace, CA
 

 
 
 
By popular request, TAP will take you outdoors for a day of fun in celebrating our right to bear arms as guaranteed by the second amendment!

You will be able to shoot handguns, shotguns, and rifles at paper targets, steel plates, AND sporting clays (at your own cost).

Please RSVP and pre-pay in advance. A confirmed reservation is a paid reservation. Your payment will include:

*Angeles Shooting range fees (normally $14) -good for all day if you want to stay.
*Ammo: box of 50 rounds 9mm (normally $20+).
*Mix case of shotgun shells - slugs and birdshots (normally $10+)
*Some 38 Specials.
*generous amount of .22 lr.

Your rates are (pending ammo availability):
TAP Member: $40
Non-TAP Member: $60

Please RSVP Here:
http://taprangeday.eventbrite.com/

***If you're already a gun-enthusiast and would like to bring your own firearm and ammo, and share your knowledge on firearm safety and assist with instructions, please contact Ed Chen for the "range-only" rate of $10 (normally $14).

Angeles Shooting Range, a premier outdoor facility in Los Angeles has roped off an area for us. They request that everyone be there right at 9am. We will spend some time going over firearms safety and range rules. Please be on time.

For more about the range and please review the range rules: www.angelesranges.com

Questions? Contact Ed Chen
 
 

  
    TAP Supports Heartfelt Foundation
    Annual Christmas Service Project
   
RSVP (or email Joy Cheng for volunteer opportunities and
   availability for this event)
    Date/Time: Saturday December 19th, 2009,
                    9:00am
  Location:
   TBA, for registered volunteers (Please check back for location
  announcement)
 
 
TAP is very excited to announce that we are supporting the
Heartfelt Foundation Annual Christmas Service Project.

THE HEARTFELT FOUNDATION is sponsoring a Christmas/Holiday party for hundreds of children in-need from ages 1-15 living throughout the greater Los Angeles community. Last year, more than 1,500 impoverished children and their families attended the event. The event included ponies and a petting zoo, music, entertainment, hot food, cookies and candy, refreshments and ice cream, clowns, music, games and activities, a beautiful Santa's Village, and of course, Santa and toys for every child. 200 volunteers lent their hearts, hands and energy to providing a loving and transformational experience for children in the most desperate of circumstances.

We invite you to volunteer to help us (and Santa) distribute gifts, toys, lead fun activities and bring special cheer to these underprivileged children and their families.

The volunteer shift will be on Saturday, December 19 from 9am - 3pm. Volunteer responsibilities may vary. Only 5 volunteer spots remaining!

Want to help out but can't volunteer? No worries! TAP is also assisting the Heartfelt Foundation with collecting toys for the event!

Please wrap the toys and indicate the gender and age group the toy is suitable for (ages 1-15). Please try to refrain from toys Made in China (out of safety concerns).

For toy drop off locations:
1. San Gabriel Valley. Contact: Joy Cheng or Ed Chen
2. West LA. Contact: Connie Hwang
3. Downtown LA/Hollywood. Contact: Julia Tsai
4. Orange County. Contact: Ben Ling

Heartfelt Foundation Wishlist: 2,000 toys for kids ages 1-15.

Let's give them a heartfelt christmas!! Hope to see you there!

For additional info on Heartfelt Foundation, click here www.heartfelt.org

Questions? Contact Joy Cheng, Community Services Chair.

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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 Ed Chen at ed.chen@tacl.org or Julia Tsai at julia.tsai@tacl.org if you are interested.
 
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