Dear Fellow Taiwanese American,
My name is Tommy Tan and I am the President of the Society of Taiwanese Americans - New England Chapter (SOTA-NE) located in Boston. I would like to invite you, your family and friends to join us this summer at the 1997 Taiwanese American Conference/East Coast (TAC/EC), which will be held on July 3-6th at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. I would also to introduce you to our organization and our sponsorship of the 1997 TAC/EC Second Generation Program.
The Society of Taiwanese Americans, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization founded by post-college second generation Taiwanese Americans in 1993. It was created as an organization dedicated to addressing the needs and concerns of the post-college Taiwanese American community. SOTA's main purpose includes building a more unified community of Taiwanese Americans for future generations, to retain our Taiwanese heritage, and to strengthen the identity of Taiwanese Americans in American society.
The New England Chapter of SOTA is a strong believer in these grassroots and community enriching objectives and we cited them as the foundation of our efforts. As a method of accomplishing some of our objectives, we coordinate and help sponsor events with various local Taiwanese American organizations to encourage unity, organize a blend of cultural and social activities, and are working hard to build a cultural information database as a resource to our members.
SOTA-NE is the proud sponsor of the second generation program of TAC/EC 1997. As sponsor, SOTA provides the ideas, man power, relationships, and coordination skills for the planning and execution of the second generation TAC/EC program. Conforming with the TAC tradition, SOTA is volunteering its resources to TAC as a service to and for the benefit of our community, neither expecting nor receiving any financial compensation of any form.
The Taiwanese American Conference - East Coast (TAC/EC) is an annual conference started by the first generation Taiwanese Americans as a grassroots and inspirational retreat designed for individuals and families, with custom program schedules for each age group. TAC stems back over a decade and attracts an audience of approximately 1000 attendees, of all ages, across the East Coast. TAC is also a non-profit organization which has relied on the generosity and energy of emphatic and respected members of the Taiwanese American community.
Lily Chen, co-founder of SOTA and SOTA-NE, has been appointed as the Director of the 2nd generation TAC/EC program. This year's conference theme is the "21st Century Outlook" and we would like to provide the attendees with a empowering collection of tools and knowledge to prepare them for the next century. We have composed a program that includes: a brief history of where the Taiwanese have come from; guidance programs on topics such as schools, careers, and adapting to American society; and, tools and resources available to help everyone - so we can all continue to look forward from here.
We want to make TAC/EC 1997 a rewarding and enlightening experience for you and all of the participants. On behalf of Lily Chen, SOTA-NE, and our community, I would like to extend to you our warmest welcome and would be most grateful if you would make a note in your schedule to come join us on the July 4th weekend. If you have any thoughts or concerns, feel free to contact Michael at your earliest convenience. Thank You!
Sincerely,
Tommy Tan, President
Society of Taiwanese Americans, Inc.
(617)374-8744
To register-
Tommy Tan (ttan@ctp.com)
Lily Chen, Director
Second Generation Program
Taiwanese American Conference - East Coast
www.taiwanese.com/org/tac_ec
Program Schedule
The following has been brought to you under the cooperative effort of the Society of Taiwanese Americans - New England Chapter (SOTA-NE) and the Taiwanese American Citizens League - New York (TACL-NY), with the participation from TACL-National and CAAAV. Our thanks to the generosity of our speakers and private sponsors.
Thursday, July 3, 1997
Registration and Orientation, at the Dormitory Entrance
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Come to the registration booth for your registration ID, meal card, TAC program book, and room keys. Once you've had a chance to settle in, please find and meet your floor RA.
Dinner, at the Dormitory Cafeteria
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Please find your floor RA, whose name is indicated on your registration badge, and join your floor-mates for dinner and get acquainted.
TAC-EC Welcome and Icebreakers, at the Dormitory Entrance
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Host: Benita Dewing
Mixer, at the Dormitory
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Late Night Movie Theater, at the Dormitory
11:00pm - 1:00pm
Host: James Chen
Movie Title:
Friday, July 4, 1997
Yoga
6:00am-7:00am
Julia Wang
Breakfast
6:30am - 8:30am
Please join your RA and floor-mates for breakfast.
Opening Ceremony
8:30am - 10:00am
The History of Taiwan, at the Student Union
10:00am - 11:30am
Host: Ken Ho
Speaker: Ping-hui Liao
How much do you know about your parents' history? All are invited to view a 30 minute video documentary entitled the "Unknown Taiwan". This video will be followed by a presentation highlighting critical dates in Taiwan's history and finish with an open question and answer discussion.
Big Brother - Big Sister Program, at the Student Union Quadrangle [Outdoor Courtyard]
11:30am - 12:30pm
Big Brothers and Big Sisters should bring their gifts to exchange with your assigned little brother/sister.
Lunch - Outdoor 4th of July Barbecue at the Student Union Quadrangle [Outdoor Courtyard]
Please find your floor RA, whose name is indicated on your registration badge, and join your floor-mates for lunch.
Blood Testing Drive, at the Student Union
Cammy Lee Foundation
Blood tests will be held to check for possible donors to the Cammy Lee Foundation.
Voter registration, at the Student Union
21st Century Outlook" Keynote Presentation, at the Student Union 1:30pm - 3:30pm "
Moderator: David Hsu
Panelists: Professor Frank Chiang, Fordham Univeristy Law School
John Lee, PhD, Aneptek Corporation
Dennis Chen, Specular International
Lung-Fong Chen, PhD, Greater Eastern Bank
Ida Chen, Justice, Philadelphia
As we approach the 21st Century, many of us will encounter new challenges, attitudes, and lifestyles. We have invited these successful Taiwanese Americans to share their experiences with us. The panel speeches will offer perspectives on topics such as childhood, dealing with parents, choice of partners, families, education, cultural issues, careers, and personal goals. We hope that this presentation will offer insights for the future.
Professor Frank Chiang
LLB, Taiwan University, College of Law
LLM, Northwestern University, Law School
JD, University of Chicago, Law School
Research Assoc. in Law, Harvard Law School
Dr. Lung-Fong Chen
Community leader in Flushing,
Expert in American politics dealing with Taiwanese Americans.
Chairman, Great Eastern Bank, Flushing, NY
Chairman, Taiwan Center, Flushing, NY
Swing choir practice
3:30pm-5:30pm
Mini-Olympics
3:30pm-5:30pm
Find your RA and floor mates to build a team of 10 people to compete in the following exercises:
Prizes will be awarded for the best team and other categories.
Dinner
6:30pm-7:30pm
Future of the 2nd generation forum, at theStudent Union
7:30pm-9:30pm
Moderator: Kok-ui Lim
Live Band - Alternative Music from Boston, at the Student Union
9:30pm - 11:00pm
With Band "Tweety UK"
Vocalist:
Bass Guitar:
Drummer:
Come and enjoy a taste of Boston's culture with alternative music which is sure to excite your senses.
Late Night Movie Theater, at the Student Union
11:00pm-12:00pm
Saturday, July 5, 1997
Yoga
6:00am-7:00am
Julia Wang
Breakfast
6:30am-8:30am
Family Dynamics and Communication, at the Student Union
10:45am - 12:00pm
Speaker: Ming T. Tsuang, M.D., Ph.D.
(This is an intergenerational conference-wide event.)
It has long been recognized that [verbal] communication is crucial in our daily interactions with others. A breakdown of this communication causes conflict at work, school and in the home. Come learn about the different ways you can express your feelings, convey your thoughts, and deliver your criticisms to others in a clear and considerate fashion. Dr. Tsuang will explore the use of words and speech tones which lead to the common argumentative and confrontational outcomes. He will present tips and innovative ways to suppress and accent these words and tones to prevent tense situations.
Stanley Cobb Professor of Psychiatry
Director, Psychiatric Epidemiology and Genetics
Head, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School at Massachusetts Mental Health Center
Boston, MA
Lunch, at the Student Union Courtyard
12:30am - 1:30pm
Taiwan Night, at the Jorgenson Hall Auditorium
7:00pm - 10:30pm
"Unfinished Dreams" - 1.5 hours
Second Generation Show - 30 minutes
First Generation Show - 1 hour
Semi-Formal DJ Dance, at the Student Union Ballroom
10:30pm - 1:30am
With DJ ….
Breakfast
6:30am-8:30am
Unassigned Saturday Workshops
Computer Technology, at the Student Union
Host: Sonny Hsu
Come learn about Information Technology, how technology developed, and how it can benefit your life.
Rock the Vote and More, at the Student Union
Host:
This workshop will examine some of the reasons for becoming politically active. We'll also look at traditional and non-traditional modes of participation.
Sim Community, at the Student Union
Host:
An exercise in how communities develop and issues arise. This is a hands-on workshop involving the rich, the poor and cops.
Investing For Your Future, at the Student Union
Host: Shaun Su, Eddie Liu, Eric Hu
Learn about the Stock Market, its growth, and what opportunities it holds for you. Then, hear about methods to take advantage of these opportunities.
Hong Kong 7/1/97 and Implications, at the Student Union
Host: Ming Chiang
Hong Kong is now in the hands of the Communist Chinese. Learn about the impact on the law, economy, and social welfare of Hong Kong, with a emphasis on the business opportunities that still remain and new ones that are developing.
Vice President - Sales
Yu Shan Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Leadership, at the Student Union
Host: LEAP-Leaders for Asian Pacifics
A hands-on workshop.
Arts and Crafts - Calligraphy, at the Student Union
Host: Mrs. Chen & Mitzie Chen
A hands on lesson in calligraphy.
Anti-Asian American Violence, at the Student Union
Host: SafetyNet and CAAAV-Wan Cheng
Hear about the growing violence against Asian Americans and methods of preventing an escalation of this problem. Learn about approaches on a macro and micro level.
Asian Stereotypes, at the Student Union
Host: Mark Shih and Rex Chen
Come learn about the ignorance and apathy that continues to exist in American Society and how it condones discrimination towards minorities, including Asian Americans.