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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW 2008-2009 CABINET! |
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Upcoming Events
TAP Discount Tickets for Formula Drift Season Finale! TAP-NY 1st TAPpy Hour TAP 4th Annual Banquet & Casino Night TAP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for LA18 Harvest Moon Festival *Community Event* TACL-LA Perfecting Your Personal Statement Workshop *Community Event* APAPA-SCC Internship, Scholarship and Installation *Community Event* SCCLA End of Summer Party *Community Event* 15th Annual APEX Awards Gala: Aspire to Inspire TAP supports LEAP Community Leadership Conference Recent Events TAP 2008 Election Luncheon *Community Event* International Secret Agents Concert TAP-SF Event - Fall Kickoff Social TAP co-hosts Disaster Relief at Aqua Lounge TAPpy Hour at Kyoto Grand Japanese Beer Garden *Community Event* LA Fun Wine Tasting Mixer *Community Event* 2008 NATPA Banquet feat. the "Rap Professor" *Community Event* NAAP Annual National Convention: "Leadership: Rising and Shining Stars" TAP co-hosts Summer Relief: Community Mixer and Disaster Relief Benefit TAP Dodgers Night TAP Professional Series - Toastmasters: Try Your Hand at Public Speaking TAP Dinner/Mixer at Blue Dahlia TAP Speed Networking at Blue Dahlia *Community Event* APEX Los Angeles Professional Networking Mixer *Community Event* Strengthening Freedom in Asia: A 21st Century Agenda for the US-Taiwan Partnership TAP LA Walking Tour and Info Lunch *Community Event* Kollaboration - Acoustic Show 2 *Community Event* LAFun Beverly Hills Professional Mixer at Chakra TAP Happy Hour at Lola's TAP Professional Series: Strategies for Getting Into the Business School of Your Dreams *Community Event* Plate by Plate: Project by Project's Annual Tasting Benefit *Community Event* CAUSE Women in Power Luncheon *Community Event* TAP Co-sponsors 10th Annual Summer Associate Mixer *Community Event* YGAP Beach Day *Community Event* "Passing Poston" Documentary, Q&A with the Director and featured Poston Internees *Community Event* TALA Annual Law Seminar *Community Event* Asian Pacific Community Fund 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala TACL College Admissions Workshop TAP Professional Series: The Secrets of Headhunting TAP Social at Blue Velvet TACL Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony Real Estate Investing Workshop & Dinner *Community Event* La Vida Sake *Community Event* Asian Pacific Women's Center 7th Annual Metamorphosis Gala *Community Event* Presidential Town Hall Ninth Annual Taiwan Cup Golf Classic Taiwan Culture Fest 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: Congratulations to our new 2008-2009 Cabinet! Thank you again to all of you who have taken the time out of your busy schedule to make an impact in our community. It's been an honor to have been given the opportunity to serve with our past cabinet the last two years, and strive to make a difference in the community. Since part of TAP's mission is to develop community-oriented leaders, it's now time for others to take more active leadership roles, and my term will officially end this Saturday. This year, our bar is hosted by Courvoisier! LIMITED Banquet Dinner tickets may still be available! Purchase TODAY! On Sunday, hope you can join us in volunteering for the Harvest Moon Festival. Stop by the TAP Booth! Have ideas, suggestions for our events? Interested in volunteering at our Casino Night? Contact myself or new President Ed Chen, or VP Yvonne Hsu Thanks! Next TAP Events:
TAP 4th Annual Banquet & Casino Night
View photos from past Casino Nights: Please join TAP for our biggest event of the year, the 4th Annual Banquet & Casino Night extravaganza! This year will be bigger and better and features live performances, additional space, a poker room, more Casino night tables, DJ, dancing, silent auction, hosted bar, and more! Join hundreds of other young professionals for a night of celebration and fun with new and old friends! Location Info: Kyoto Grand Website: http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/ Attire: Semi-Formal
Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker, PaiGow, etc! OPEN BAR courtesy of Courvoisier!
Live Music Performers (banquet): Diana Li!
Featured Taiwanese American Honorees:
Tickets: TAP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for LA18 Harvest Moon Festival LA18 is hosting the popular Harvest Moon Festival in Arcadia Park on Sept. 14, 2008. We are looking for volunteers to help with various festival activities. Shifts: (1) 9:30am-1:30pm or (2) 1pm-5pm. (minimum four hours) Tasks: Hosting game booths, video kiosks, stage productions, information booth, etc. Benefits: Volunteers who completed their shifts for LA18 will be given one lunch coupon to sample the variety of Asian food; Volunteers will be given an event T-shirt to ware. At the end of the Festival, volunteers are welcome to enter drawing for big prizes. (water and drinks are provided)
Sign up: TAP supports LEAP Community Leadership Conference TAP is a collaborating organization for this upcoming one day Leadership Conference. Presented by LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc.), the LA Community Leadership Conference is a focused, 1 day leadership training opportunity that is open to the public. Designed by and for Asian and Pacific Islanders within the Los Angeles community, the workshops will give participants the skills to create, elevate, and leverage their leadership skills. Participants will benefit from personal development, networking opportunities, and will learn how to help their organizations and communities. This conference also provides an important opportunity for the Asian American and Pacific Islander ethnic communities to meet and discuss common issues and challenges, which foster coalition building among community advocates.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION TAP Discount Tickets for Formula Drift Season Finale
Buy tickets via www.formulad.com or directly to this ticketing link:
Irwindale Speedway As the final competition of the season the drivers will let it all hang out and go for the victory. Last year the Castrol SYNTEC Power Cup Championship was decided at the Finals. Can Tanner Foust repeat? This event also marks the 3rd stop of the Tires.com Triple Crown and is still anyone's for the taking. Who will come home with the grand prize? Last year's champion Chris Forsberg was awarded and crowned at this event. With everything on the line this will be the Final Fight! TAP members, friends, family, etc. receive $2 off online purchase only by entering discount code "TAP" (not case sensitive)! Questions? E-mail Rick Chang NEW TAP CHAPTER EVENTS! Tell your friends in NY and SF about these upcoming events!
TAP-SF Event - Fall Kickoff Social TAP-SF Fall Kickoff Social. Come meet and greet other TAP professionals here in the Bay Area. We'll be hosting the event at the newly remodeled Lava Lounge in SOMA/SF. We will have a section in the back. Feel free to bring friends, should be a fun event. From 7PM - 930PM, and later.
TAP-SF Event Hosts:
Join the TAP-SF Facebook! http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home
TAP-NY 1st TAPpy Hour Join TAP-NY for it's first ever happy hour! Spread the word to any friends and contacts in the NY area! Join the TAP-NY Facebook Group! http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home Questions? E-mail: Michelle Hsieh Community Events
TACL-LA Perfecting Your Personal Statement Workshop Please help pass on to any high school students and parents! Get an advantage in College Admissions! Join TACL-LA and CollegeLaunch for this FREE Perfecting Your Personal Statement Workshop Learn how to tailor your strengths and interests to formulate a unique and memorable personal statement that will no doubt enhance your chances of getting into your top universities. Come get insider tips from Harvard Alum and College Admissions Specialist Tammy Huang-Anacleto! Questions? E-mail Candice Hung APAPA-SCC Internship, Scholarship and Installation
The APAPA-Southern California Chapter cordially invites you to the 1st Annual
FEATURED SPEAKERS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS For more information, please contact Anyork Lee, APAPA Southern California Chair at 714-572-9481 Anyork@gmail.com. SCCLA End of Summer Party The SCCLA END OF SUMMER PARTY!
Join SCCLA in celebrating the end of a great summer in Malibu! RSVP to viki.diaz@hklaw.com; For more info, please go to www.sccla.org 15th Annual APEX Awards Gala: Aspire to Inspire For the past fifteen years, APEX has strived to be the premier membership organization for Asian Pacific Islander Americans in Southern California. Deeply committed to excellence in professional development, community service, and cultural awareness, the APEX Board and its members have had a lasting positive impact on the community through its programs and events. As an all-volunteer organization, APEX has seen many dedicated people contribute to its success since 1993, and in September 2008, APEX will pay tribute to them at the 15th Annual APEX Awards Gala: Aspire to Inspire. On September 27, 2008, the APIA community will come together to celebrate the 15th Annual APEX Awards Gala. Presented at the Omni Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, the Awards Gala recognizes and honors prominent APIAs who are opening doors for more APIAs to rise as leaders in the community. Celebrating APEX's 15th Year Anniversary, the Gala is not only a celebration of APEX and the communities' current accomplishments, but it is a reflection of what the organization has meant to the lives of many in the Southern California region.
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APEX will also be celebrating the 2008 Youth in Leadership Excellence Award Winners! Attire: Black Tie Optional
BUY TICKETS HERE: Tickets will sell out so Reserve Your Seat Today!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Discount Offers on Food for TAP friends at Taiwanese American owned Venues!
Save 15% on food at President Thai in Pico Rivera.
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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