Upcoming conferences and summer camps - please share widely

[Karen T. Lin]

Hi TAP Boston - just wanted to pass along a message from the creator of TaiwaneseAmerican.org sharing about upcoming Taiwanese-related conferences and summer camps from around the country -- one of them is the summer camp that I direct, called Taiwanese American Foundation (TAF; www.tafworld.org) which takes place next month in Indiana :)

Also, the TAP National convention/gala takes places in August in L.A.!

Check out more information below and please help us spread the word to your friends and relatives!

Sincerely,
Karen T. Lin:: 林后容 :: 435.565.4544 :: hellokaren.com

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Hello friends and supporters!

About a month ago, we sent out a message about upcoming summer camps for youth. Here are some updates as well as other conferences that young professionals and families may be interested in as well. 

Spread the word, invite your friends and family. Registration is now active for most. Follow the links for more info.

Ho Chie Tsai, TaiwaneseAmerican.org's creator will be speaking or present at most of the youth programs listed below alongside other amazing speakers, leaders, and organizers. Join me in connecting and building a stronger community for the future!

A lot is going on! Check it out:


YOUTH & FAMILY-ORIENTED CAMPS / CONFERENCES

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Taiwanese American Citizens League – Leading Youth Forward Camp
When: Thursday, June 24 – Sunday, June 27, 2010
Where: Marin Headlands Institute, 1033 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA
Grades: 5th – 12th
Website: http://lyf.tacl.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2205253496
*register soon! limited spaces left!

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Taiwanese American Next Generation / Taiwanese American Conference East Coast 
When: Friday, July 2 – Monday, July 5, 2010
Where: University of Delaware
Grades: 1st – 12th, plus college/young professionals/families
Website (2nd gen): http://tangeneration.org/
Website (1st gen): http://tacec.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taiwanese-American-Next-Generation/169239387300

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Southeast Taiwanese American Association Summer Conference
When: Friday, July 9 – Sunday, July 11, 2010
Where: Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Audience: youth & families
Website/Info: http://bit.ly/djZExs

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Taiwanese American Foundation (TAF) Conference
When: Sunday, July 25 – Sunday, August 1, 2010
Where: Manchester College, 604 E. College Ave., North Manchester, IN
Grades: 2nd – 12th, plus college/young professional “tafLabs”, and weekend parent/family program
Website: http://tafworld.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taiwanese-American-Foundation-TAF/29261667692

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Taiwanese American Citizens League – Leadership Identity Development Camp
When: Thursday, August 5 – Sunday, August 8, 2010
Where: UCLA campus, Westwood, CA
Grades: 6th – 12th
Fee: $295 before July 11th
Website: http://lidcamp.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49943304051


YOUNG PROFESSIONAL & FAMILY-FRIENDLY CONFERENCES

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Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce of North America's Annual Meeting
When: Thursday, June 17 – Sunday, June 20, 2010
Where: San Jose Fairmont Hotel, 170 South Market Street, San Jose, CA
Audience: Young Professionals & 1st generation
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125901724090033

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Taiwanese American Conference East Coast / North American Taiwanese Professors Association Conference (in conjunction with TANG above)
When: Friday, July 2 – Monday, July 5, 2010
Where: University of Delaware
Grades: young professionals/families
Website (general): http://tacec.org/
Website (NATPA): http://natpa.org/

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Southeast Taiwanese American Association Summer Conference
When: Friday, July 9 – Sunday, July 11, 2010
Where: Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Audience: youth & families
Website/Info: http://bit.ly/djZExs

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Taiwanese American Professionals 25th Anniversary Gala/National Convention
When: Saturday, August 7, 2010
Where: Cafe Pinot, 700 W. Fifth St, Los Angeles, CA 
Audience: Young Professionals & general community
*save the date!

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North American Taiwanese Medical Association National Conference
When: Friday, September 17 - Sunday, September 19, 2010
Where: Place: Marriott Hotel West, 660 Maryville Centre Drive
St. Louis, MO
Audience: Medical & Health Professionals & general community
*save the date!


Phew! You made it to the end! Mark your calendars and make travel plans. These are all great events even if you are new to the networks or are traveling alone. Overseas visiting students, professionals, and new immigrants are also welcome.

Enjoy a great summer! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements! And, see you soon!

Ho Chie Tsai
-- creator of TaiwaneseAmerican.org