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*Please note* Applications are now being accepted for the 2007-2008 cabinet Election Lunch will be on August 5th, location TBA Download Application We have changed and updated our distribution list. Fill out the fields below to join: or e-mail ben.ling@tacl.org directly. |
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Upcoming Events
TAP Information Luncheon TAP Happy Hour in OC TAP/TACL Community Forum Food & Wine Tasting Benefit 2007 TAP Dinner Group TAP Volunteers Needed: First Annual Taiwan Beer Festival TAP First Toastmaster Series: Speech Topic: Health TAP Election Luncheon *SAVE THE DATE* Recent Events YGAP Sports Day Competition TAP Speed Networking TAP Seminar: Career Development TAP Professional Series: Grad School Admissions TAP Santa Monica Dinner Group TAP Happy Hour TAP Social: San Gabriel Dinner/Hollywood Party TAJCC Beauty Workshop SEMISCON-Voices Gone Wild 2007 Asian Excellence Awards South Bay Dinner and Bowling Event for APA Book Festival Asian Pacific American Book Festival Showcase of TA@LA TAP Co-Presenting at VC Film Festival TAP OC Dinner Group TAP Discuss and Dine - Finance Seminar BLING BLING Party! TAP Dialogue Series TAP Dinner Group Community Night with the Clippers TAP Tax Seminar TAP/YGAP 2007 Taiwan Lantern Festival Lunar New Year Parade & Festival TAP Ski Retreat Lunar New Year Banquet Lunar New Year Service Event Happy Hour ALTRA Magazine TAP New Year's Eve Gala 2007 |
From the President: Hi friends: Happy 4th of July! It's hard to believe that we are more than halfway through the year already, and almost at the end of our elected terms at TAP. It has been an incredible year, and I am excited at how the organization has continued to grow. June was filled with events dedicated at professional development with a seminar on Graduate School Admissions and a Career Development Seminar that focused on hiring trends in China, and how to position yourself to work at a multi-national firm. At the end of June, several TAP Members were also invited to a special dinner with Ambassador Joseph Wu of Taiwan, for an informative private dialogue to learn more about current Taiwan and US relations. Summer is in full swing, but we aren't letting up, with many more events this month. Our elections for officers is also fast approaching, and we count entirely upon un-paid volunteers to make TAP successful. It has been a fun and busy year, but we can continue to improve with your help! Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in getting involved. Applications for cabinet are due by July 25th and our election luncheon is on August 5th. Application link is above. There are a ton of upcoming events by TAP and in the community this month for you to network, to develop professionally, learn about current issues, help out with a cultural community event, and also get more involved. notably, our biggest event of the year is coming up on August 11th. Our Annual Banquet and Casino Night, featuring Director Justin Lin and Community Advocate TsuAnn Kuo as our honorees. Discounted presale tickets end on July 27th! Go here to purchase: http://tapcasinonight.eventbrite.com/ If you are interested in donating a prize, or helping with sponsorship, go here: http://tap.tacl.org/2007_Casino_Night.pdf Ben Ling
Next TAP Events:
TAP Information Luncheon Want to learn more about TAP and get involved?! Please join us for an intimate lunch where you can speak candidly with the officers. This will give you an opportunity to learn more about TAP and various ways to become more involved. This is truly a great organization with very passionate, kind, and incredible people - please come out and learn more about us and how you can become a part of the TAP Family. Pre-set menu: $20 per person Please feel free to invite others who may also be interested. See you guys there! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact TAP Vice president, Teiko, at teiko.sumiyoshi@tacl.org. Thank you. TAP Happy Hour in OC TAP is hosting a Mixer/Happy Hour in OC this month! Join us for some food and drinks after work on Thursday. Look for us in the main tables area inside the restaurant. Feel free to bring friends! Cost: FREE! Just pay for what you order. Questions? Interested in organizing future events in the OC area? TAP/TACL Community Forum - Know the Issues 2008 (w/the 2007 TACL Political Interns) Come learn more about the key issues and policy differences and become more informed citizens! TAP Dinner Group SAVE THE DATE! TAP Volunteers Needed: First Annual Taiwan Beer Festival Click here for more information on the festival: http://www.taiwanbeerusa.com First Asian American Beer Festival in the US! Come help out or just come in support to enjoy the festival! TAP First Toastmaster Series: Speech Topic: Health More info TBA. Learn to become a better speaker! E-mail ben.ling@tacl.org if this event is of interest to you. TAP Election Luncheon SAVE THE DATE! Election of officers for the 2007-2008 term. Only members can vote. More info TBA. TAP ANNUAL BANQUET & CASINO NIGHT
Date: Saturday, August 11th, 6:00PM Please join TAP for our biggest event of the year, the Annual Banquet and Casino Night extravaganza! Come celebrate with us TAP's 2006-07 term and accomplishments, help us fundraise for our next term, and honor exceptional individuals. We are expanding our entertainment by including live performances, 15 Casino Night tables, DJ, and more! Join us for a night of celebration and fun with new and old friends! Community Events
Food & Wine Tasting Benefit 2007 TAP is a Community Affiliate for this event! Selected One of Citysearch's Top 10 Things to Do This Summer for THREE Straight Years! This signature gala will once again showcase savory and dessert tastings by talented chefs from the best restaurants in Los Angeles and New York, as well as samplings from premier wineries and beverage companies. The Food & Wine Tasting Benefit is Project by Project's marquee event, an annual tradition to raise awareness and funds for its partnership with different under-served non-profit organizations. In celebration of the 10 year anniversary of Project by Project (PbP), we are focusing our efforts on elevating the organization to the next level. For this one year, PbP will be harnessing our energies to bring awareness of PbP as a nonprofit organization and not taking on additional partner causes. To celebrate the accomplishments of the past ten years of PbP, we will highlight and honor all our past partners. PbP views it as having not one partner for outreach programming but several partners to work with in this 10th Anniversary celebration year. The funds raised from this year's Food & Wine Tasting Benefit, that in the past have been distributed to partner organizations will be directed to the PbP national endowment to support and strengthen the organization's infrastructure so that we are in a better position to continue our work in the community. TICKETS: Click here for more information: http://www.projectbyproject.org/sc/foodandwine/ Taiwanese Heavy Metal Group CHTHONIC Concert First Asian act to take part in Ozzfest! On a tour called "UNlimited Taiwan" More Info: Ozzfest Info TAP Sponsoring SCCLA Summer Associate Mixer Morgan Chu, preeminent patent/IP Litigator is the featured speaker. Check TAP website later for more info TBA. Art Gala at Sun Ten Museum More Info: Please RSVP through our evite |
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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 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 Teiko Sumiyoshi at teiko.sumiyoshi@tacl.org if you are interested. Become a member or make a donation: TAP Membership Page |
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