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Upcoming Events
Taiwan Culture Fest Ninth Annual Taiwan Cup Golf Classic *Community Event* Presidential Town Hall *SAVE THE DATE* *Community Event* Presidential Town Hall *Community Event* La Vida Sake *Open Casting Call for Formosa the Movie* Recent Events Asian Excellence Awards TAP Happy Hour at ZipFusion TAP Social at Aqua Lounge TAP Volunteers at Walk MS 2008 TAP Dinner/Mixer- March Madness TAP Public Speaking Workshop TAP Happy Hour at Backstage Bar & Grill TAP Big Bear Retreat TAP 2008 Tax Seminar TAP Tea Time TAP ANNUAL LUNAR NEW YEAR BANQUET TAP Speed Networking Fundraiser and Dinner TAP and EMS: Entrepreneuer Speaker Series SF Bay Area Lunar New Year Celebration TAP co-presents SURFACE, a NYE 2008 Celebration! TAP Volunteers at Heartfelt Christmas for Needy Children TAP Christmas Dinner Toy Drive & Gift Exchange Taiwanese Community Night: Clippers vs Rockets TAP Professional Series: Law Enforcement Seminar TAP Movie and Dinner: Flight of the Red Balloon TAP Toast Master Series #1: Leadership Training and Healthy Living TAP Dinner and Movie TAP Dinner and a Movie: Lust, Caution Friday, October 19th, 7:00PM TAP Volunteers needed: 17th Annual CHOC Walk TAP Discount Tickets Formula Drift Championship TAP Supports TUF Salon Series TAP Sponsors TALA Installation Banquet TAP Supports Peace Through Music Memorial Concert TAP Volunteers at Harvest Moon Festival TAP Co-sponsors FAREWELL TO SUMMER @ Royale TAP Collaborating Organization for (RE)CREATE: TACL Summer Conference TAP Supports APA FIVE - Inspire 2007 Conference TAP and Paintball TACL Internship Closing Ceremony TAP Annual Banquet & Casino Night TAP Election Luncheon TAP Volunteers at First Annual Taiwan Beer Festival TAP Dinner Group TAP co-sponsor of SCCLA Summer Associate Mixer TAP/TACL Community Forum TAP Happy Hour in OC TAP Speed Networking TAP Seminar: Career Development TAP Professional Series: Grad School Admissions TAP Santa Monica Dinner Group TAP Happy Hour May 31, 2007 Bar Celona, Pasadena |
From the President: Hi friends: In April, we were able to raise another $500 at the Social at Aqua Lounge, to donate to youth programs, specifically for the TACL Political Internship program that helps develop leaders within our community, to become involved, and gain first hand political office experience, so that we can improve upon our representation. We had close to 200 attendees who networked, mingled, drank, and danced the night away! See the pictures HERE. We also supported the Asian Excellence Awards which highlights those Asians who have helped pave the way for the rest of us. At the end of April we held a volunteer event for the Parent's Place Fair for the second consecutive year, helping to assist special needs children. This month of May we supported the VC Film Fest, and co-presented two films, The Joyful Life, and The Drummer. May also marks the beginning of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, and Taiwanese American Heritage Week. We are recruiting volunteers to help with the first ever Taiwanese Cultural Festival in LA May 10th and 11th. The 9th Annual Taiwan Cup Golf Classic is also during Taiwanese American Heritage Week on May 14th. We are starting our Annual Banquet & Casino Night planning, so anyone interested in helping with this event to be held in August, please contact me. Also, elections of our cabinet members will take place in July. If interested in getting more involved and want more information, please contact myself or Vice President Leslie Shei. Ben Ling
Next TAP Events:
TAP Volunteers Needed - TaiwanFest-LA PLEASE SIGN UP BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th! Please join TAP as a volunteer as we support Taiwan-Fest Los Angeles. Taiwan-Fest LA is a two-day event, May 10 -11, which will feature live performances from local community groups, a variety of cultural exhibits, carnival rides, a drawing contest for children, a free medical clinic, and food booths. The event seeks to bring awareness and understanding of the Taiwanese American community and its rich culture. Volunteer with TAP as we celebrate Taiwanese American Heritage Week! Volunteers will be assigned to a variety of tasks and the following shifts are available: Saturday, May 10, 9:00am - 2:30pm **Feel free to sign-up for more than one shift! TAP will also have a booth at the Festival, so stop by and say hello! Taiwan-Fest website.View the flyer. Questions? Contact Yvonne Hsu, Community Service Chair. TAP co-hosts Ninth Annual Taiwan Cup Golf Classic Join TAP and other groups for the Ninth Annual Taiwan Cup Golf Classic! Format: Stroke play shotgun. Registration: $100 Includes Green Fee, Cart, Tee Prize, Snack, Raffle & Dinner. For more information contact: Mail registration form to: Questions? Email Ben Ling. Community Events
Presidential Town Hall
Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote invites you to the historic Presidential Town Hall featuring Presidential Candidates addressing issues that impact the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community To obtain a free ticket to the event, online registration will be made available in April 2008 here at www.apiavote.org. APIAVote is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that encourages and promotes civic participation of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in the electoral and public policy processes at the national, state and local levels. APIAVote envisions a society in which all Asian Pacific Islander Americans fully participate in and have access to the democratic process. With the support of various national Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations, we will be expecting 2000 community leaders, elected officials, voters, and students representing this diverse community from across the country to participate at the first National Presidential Town Hall hosted by our Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Join us for this historic event and learn about the candidates before voting in the general election in November, 2008. Invitations to each campaign were received and we are working with the campaigns to schedule each candidate's appearance. For sponsorship opportunities or additional questions, please contact Christine Chen at townhall@apivote.org Asian Pacific Women's Center 7th Annual Metamorphosis Gala Program at 8:00 Ticket Price An evening of fine food and entertainment emceed by James Kyson Lee in a hip and sophisticated atmosphere. Please join us in raising funds and awareness to combat domestic violence. 2008 APWC Metamorphosis Honorees: Outstanding Corporate Award Community Service Award Outstanding Volunteer Award Metamorphosis: To change in form or character; any complete change in appearance, character, circumstances, etc.; a form resulting from any such change. Asian Pacific Women's Center (APWC) is dedicated to providing a safe haven and support services for women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. Our mission is to provide an environment that is sensitive to the cultural and language needs of Asian and Pacific Islander domestic violence survivors and their families, as they acquire the necessary skills and personal strength for self-sufficiency and violence-free lives. APWC is also committed to education and outreach, raising awareness about domestic violence, and fostering violence prevention. La Vida Sake
TAP is a promotional partner for this event! Join us at "La Vida Sake" on May 22nd for an evening of sake and food tasting benefiting the Little Tokyo Service Center. Cruise the lowrider exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum and take a little trip to sake and food stations. Also, Chef Akira Hirose of Maison Akira will be honored for his community involvement. Hop to LTSC.org/sake for more info and tickets. Benefit Fundraiser for the Little Tokyo Service Center Thursday, May 22, 2008 Event Features Give 3 minutes to Taiwan - Make a Pitch to NPR
FAPA YPG has started the NPR Pitch, an initiative to highlight issues pertinent to Taiwan.
Discount Offers for TAP friends
Same location as TAP's March Madness/Dinner Mixer.
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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 Leslie Shei at leslie.shei@tacl.org if you are interested. Become a member or make a donation: TAP Membership Page JOIN OUR COMMUNITY GROUPS!    |
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