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ITASA East Coast Conference at Georgia Tech in Atlanta

By
Ho Chie
Date: February 16, 2012Posted in: East Coast, Featured, National, SouthTags:
ITASA East Coast Conference at Georgia Tech in Atlanta

The Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA) East Coast Conference takes place on February 16-19, 2012! This year it is being held at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, and they have many incredible events planned. The tour of Atlanta will feature the Coca-Cola and CNN Headquarters, as well as Centennial Park, where the 1996 Summer Olympics were held! Great keynotes like the Instant Noodles Crew (who were on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew season 6 competition) will also be there!

Registration ends on January 27th! Don’t miss out!

Visit http://eastcoast.itasa.org/ for more information and to register!
Join the conference Facebook group by clicking here.

Other ITASA events and projects to keep on your radar:

Midwest Conference at University of Michigan (April 6-8): http://midwest.itasa.org/

ITASA Footprints Contest for cash prizes!: http://itasa.org/footprints/

The Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA) is a non-profit organization providing events and resources that explore and celebrate Taiwanese American identity in order to inspire, empower, and activate its community.

Celebrate Year of the Dragon with TJCC-Miami

By
Ho Chie
Date: January 21, 2012Posted in: East Coast, SouthTags:

Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Time: 4:00pm – 11:30pm
Location: Panda’s Apartment
Address: 1800 S Ocean Drive, #3201, Hallandale Beach, FL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/228562547224093/
Please RSVP as this is a private residence.

Come and celebrate the Year of Dragon with Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce – Miami! They’re hosting a potluck and ask members to please bring their best Taiwanese (or Asian) dish! Or simply just donate $10.

Feel free to bring guests! (please notify us so we can prep accordingly)

Taiwanese American Organization Event in Florida

By
Ho Chie
Date: November 26, 2011Posted in: East Coast, SouthTags:

Date: Saturday, November 26, 2011
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: East Fusion Buffet
Address: 2101 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, FL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/302467843108788/

Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce – Miami Chapter (TJCC Miami) will be co-hosting a Thanksgiving Event with the TJCCM Senior Chapter, FAPA and Taiwanese Association South Florida.

Please join to celebrate with Thanksgiving and to give thanks for another great year of events with your fellow Taiwanese of south Florida. There will be raffled prizes, a changing of the guard as a new President of the Taiwanese Association is crowned, and a first hand encounter of the democracy you so crave with a vote for the board of directors.

Lunch Price
Adult $13.25
Age 7-10 $7.00
Age 3-6 $6.00

Collegiate TASA Restaurant Outing in Atlanta, GA

By
Ho Chie
Date: November 16, 2011Posted in: East Coast, SouthTags:

Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Time: 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Location: Kan-Pai Cafe (www.kanpaicafe.com)
Address: 3466 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=288006264554078

The Taiwanese American Student Association at Georgia Tech invites fellow students in the Atlanta region to join them for Restaurant Outing, a traditionally fun event brought to you by TASA. This year TASA will bring you to Kan Pai restaurant and will be joined by the Japanese Student Association and possibly the Emory TASA! Please come out and join us so you can enjoy the yummy food and meet new people.

Price: $5(for members) / $10(for everyone else)

***DO NOT JUST CLICK ATTEND! EVERYONE NEEDS TO SIGN UP AT THIS LINK:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDN2MUhzc3NDTWVMMlRxWVJMTzhfZ1E6MQ

“Dear Taiwan” Documentary Screens in Atlanta and North Carolina

By
Ho Chie
Date: November 5, 2011Posted in: East Coast, SouthTags:

Dear Taiwan is a documentary by Director Chen Lihkuei that explores the topic of Taiwanese identity among Taiwan’s youth today. Director Chen interviews a number of Taiwanese public figures, ranging from authors to musicians to social activists, on their perspectives and experiences as Taiwanese people.

Visit their website at: http://deartaiwan.blogspot.com/

For more screenings: http://deartaiwan.blogspot.com/p/screenings.html

Saturday, November 5, 2011
7:00pm ~ 9:30pm
North Carolina State University
Talley Student Center, 4115 Walnut Room
2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh NC 27695

Sunday, November 27, 2011
2:00pm ~ 5:00pm
Atlanta Taiwanese Presbyterian Church
1039 Rays Rd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083

To bring Dear Taiwan to your city or school, email: contact.DearTaiwan@gmail.com

Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Supports One Laptop Per Child

By
Ho Chie
Date: October 1, 2011Posted in: SouthTags:

Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Panda’s Office
Address: 8755 NW 35th Lane, Miami, FL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=217070235018744

Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce – Miami (TJCC) hosts Mr Martin Langhoff from One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) to give a small presentation about his organization and how TJCC of Miami can contribute to this worthy and charitable cause.

Snacks and refreshments will be served.

Donations to OLPC will be greatly appreciated but not required for attending this meeting.

Taiwan Centennial Celebration in Houston, TX

By
Evelyn
Date: September 24, 2011Posted in: SouthTags:


Date: Saturday-Sunday, September 24-25, 2011
Time:  11:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Stafford Centre
Address: 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, TX (near Hwy 50 and Murphy Rd)
Website:  http://www.roc100.yolasite.com/
Cost: Adults – $7, Children under 10 – Free

Taiwanese dance troupes, music and food are just some of the many activities families will enjoy as the Houston Asian Jaycee Foundation hosts the city’s first Taiwan ROC 100 Festival, a centennial celebration honoring the establishment of the Republic of China (ROC).  Located at the Stafford Center, the festival grounds will stretch across ten acres and feature a variety of authentic, multicultural fare from local restaurants, live entertainment, pop concerts, traditional martial arts demonstrations and more.  Attendees will find a specialty play area for children of all ages filled with moonwalks, crafts and other fun activities.  In addition, a showcase of local Taiwanese-owned businesses will be onsite during the festival.

Families may purchase pre-sale tickets on the festival’s website from July 1, 2011, to September 1, 2011, which includes a $2 credit for concession items. Limited free parking for the event will be available along Murphy and Cash Rd.

For up-to-date information on the festival, visit http://www.roc100.yolasite.com/.

New Students Welcome Party & Moon Festival Celebration in Florida

By
Ho Chie
Date: September 17, 2011Posted in: SouthTags:

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011
Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: I.T. Parker Community Center
Address: 901 NE 3rd Street, Dania Beach, FL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=266474230047526

The Taiwanese Association of Miami, Formosan Association for Public Affairs, Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce-Miami, and Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce-Miami will be hosting a welcoming party for new students from FIU, Nova and UM. The event will be combined with the annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Celebration. Come out and enjoy good food and company.

Cost: Members $10; Children under 6 – $5; Non-Members $15

Dr. Ing-Wen Tsai Speaker Session in Houston, TX

By
Evelyn
Date: September 17, 2011Posted in: SouthTags:

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011
Time: 10.30am – 1.00pm
Location: Airport Marriott, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Address: 18700 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Houston, TX 77032

Dr. Ing-Wen Tsai, chairwoman of the DPP in Taiwan, will be visiting Texas on Saturday, and the Taiwanese-American community will be hosting a couple of events during that time.

We would love to have you join us at these unique opportunities to hear Dr. Tsai speak in the U.S.  Hope to see some of you there!

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各位熱切關心台灣 的同鄉：

台灣總統候選人蔡英文博 士將於九月 十七日抵達休士頓，與美南同鄉見面並舉行演講。時間地點如下：
日 期:     Saturday, 9/17/2011
時 間:     10:30 am – 1:00 pm
地 點:     Airport Marriott, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
18700 John F. Kenney Blvd.
Houston, TX 77032

本地蔡英文總統競選後援 會已決定租 大型巴士組團到休士頓，為她歡迎並加油。詳情如下。後援會呼籲大家踴躍參加。因座位有限，有意參加者請盡早報名。

集合時間地點：
1. Saturday, 9/17/11 4:35 am; Tom Thumb Parking Lot at 1701 W. Randol Mill Road, Arlington (North West corner of Randol Mill and Fielder)
2. Saturday, 9/17/11 5:15 am; Walmart Parking Lot at 13307 Midway Road, Dallas (North West corner of I-635 and Midway Road)

費用： 每人$20, 包括便當

報名聯絡人：
詹 繡香 214-498-5112
葉 寶桂 817-845-9220
吳 明基 940-382-1917

按：蔡英文博士將於九月 十二日自台 灣飛抵美東，會見數位美國政界與智庫人士，並於華盛頓、紐約、與波士頓(Harvard University)等大城，舉行演講會。於九月十七日飛抵休士頓，與美南同鄉聚會後，隨即飛往舊金 山、洛衫磯，作另一場演講 及大型造勢大會。

蔡英文後援會會長詹繡香 敬邀

Seminar by Director of the Taiwan Trade Center of Miami

By
Ho Chie
Date: September 10, 2011Posted in: SouthTags:

Date: Saturday, September 10. 2011
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Roger’s House
Address: 16806 NW 83 Court, Miami, FL
Fee: Free
BUFFET DINNER: FREE for members; non-members $10
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141346062622591

The Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce (TJCC Miami Chapter) invites you to join them for this special seminar hosted by the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and Taiwan Trade Center. This should be an exciting event as Mr. David Liu, Director of the Taiwan Trade Center of Miami, will be sharing how the resources at the Taiwan Trade Center of Miami can be used to capitalize on business opportunities.

Questions? Contact Alice Lin, 305-310-4357 or email alice.lin19@gmail.com

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