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President's Updates
Dear TACL,
I’m happy to present the 1st Quarterly TACL Newsletter. A lot of effort and time went into developing this from the National Board, specifically by Kelly Shih, Tiffany Cheng, and Jacqui Wu, so please give them a shout-out when you see them.
As we were planning the 2014 Mid-Term Conference in Las Vegas, we happened to go back to the TACL storage and uncovered a wealth of history from the dusty file cabinets. This adventure led us to the conference theme “Throwback Taiwan”, but also allowed us to discover the past newsletters that TACL sent out a decade or more ago. In the hopes that we are taking the best ideas from our past and listening to the current leaders in TACL, we hope this inaugural re-launch of the TACL newsletter will provide that voice and inspire our community to work more together.
We would love any feedback you have, so please continue to reach out to us even before the National Convention in the Fall.
I'm sure that, like me, many of you have been following current events in Taiwan. Please click here for TACL's statement on the protests.
Thank you for reading.
Bob Wu
TACL National President
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TACL’s umbrella of programs span across the nation and reaches all age groups, from young kids through LID/LYF camps to young professionals through TAP Chapters. Together, how much can we accomplish? This year, we will be collaborating amongst all the programs to see the impact of our combined efforts, so stay tuned for updates.
To get everyone in the spirit of unity and fun, we have a FUN! video challenge in April that you can follow on our Facebook page. The winning video will be featured in next quarter’s newsletter. Be sure to check it out.
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Midterm Conference
What happens in Vegas, stays in the hearts and minds of TACL members.
In late January, board members and program directors from TACL programs all over the country converged in Las Vegas for the 2014 TACL Midterm Conference: Throwback Taiwan to share ideas, network, and be inspired. Highlights included:
- #TBTaiwan moment: Former President Rob Liu discussed historical TACL triumphs and challenges, allowing current leaders to learn from the past in making choices today
- Downtown Project: Taiwanese-American Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh's innovative project to invigorate downtown Las Vegas provided our conference venue (the Work in Progress communal workspace), an inspiring talk with project staffer Maggie Hsu, and fun tours of the Zappos HQ and the Downtown Project
- Workshops: Board Transition; Building First-Gen Relationships; TACL Social Media Project; Fundraising 101, etc…
Some of the greatest memories will undoubtedly be the relationships built over morning McDonald's runs, chatting with new friends at the Skylofts, dancing till dawn at Light nightclub, and, in true Taiwanese-American fashion, eating our way through Las Vegas. All the TACL leaders will definitely bring the friendships made, lessons learned, and inspiration felt by all back to their respective chapters and programs and continue to grow TACL into a better organization. See our recap video here and read a Vegas recap blog here. See you next conference!
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TAP SF
The 22nd Annual Taiwanese American Cultural Festival will be held on May 10th 2013, Saturday, at Union Square in San Francisco. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy vibrant music and dance performances, sample Taiwanese delicacies and partake in a variety of arts and crafts activities.
This year, over 8,000 visitors are expected to attend the festival. Started in 1992, the festival has grown into a yearly landmark event for the Bay Area Taiwanese American community, drawing thousands to San Francisco’s Union Square to celebrate the start of Taiwanese Heritage Week and Asian Pacific Heritage Month.
What: "I Heart Taiwan" Taiwanese American Culture Festival
When: May 10, 2014
Where: Union Square (San Francisco, CA)
TAP NY
Ask someone what their favorite part of Taiwan is, and chances are the answer will be about food. It’s in this spirit that TAP-NY brings you our Third Night Market – a journey that will transport you to a delightful, one-of-a-kind fair where you’ll be treated to food from some of NYC’s finest vendors – savory, sweet, and delicious.
What: TAP-NY 3rd Annual Night Market
When: Friday, April 25, 2014
Where: The Villain (Brooklyn, NY)
LID Camp
What's been happening with LID? Registration is now live. Our team is thrilled to be returning to Big Bear August 6-10 and we've got an awesome schedule planned with a special appearance by Nate Tao. We're also coming up on our third counselor meeting at UCI and have an amazing group of counselors prepping for this summer. It's still not too late to become a counselor, so if you're interested please email us (lid.teamdev@tacl.org).
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TAP Boston
TAP-BOS is celebrating its 2nd year with a swanky annual banquet at China Pearl. Time to break out the cocktail dresses and suit & ties for an evening with fellow TAP members and the chance to win prizes through a raffle and silent auction. For more information, email Vivian Liu (vivian.liu@tap-boston.org).
What: TAP-BOS 2nd Annual Banquet
When: May 3, 2014
Where: China Pearl (Boston, MA)
TAP DC
On June 9th, TAP-DC is teaming up with Asian American organizations in the DC area to host a joint Professional Development series. Join us in our collaboration with NAAAP-DC and CAPAL in bringing together the professional Asian American community. For more details, email Jennifer Lin (jennifer.lin@tap-dc.org).
LYF Camp
LYF Camp is on the rise, and we want to invite YOU to be a part of it! With the addition of an extra day and a fun new camp location, we’ve implemented a full set of updated programming to accommodate our growing numbers.
For many, camp is not just a place to develop leadership skills, but a place where they are able to express themselves in unique ways and explore new hobbies in an encouraging environment while they grow in their friendships and confidence and take away tangible skills and experiences they can apply to the real world.
We are half way to our 2014 LYF Camp goal of 150 campers, but, growth and expansion can't happen without more counselors or resources like you! Head to our website for more information on how you can help. Let's make magic happen!
Scholarship Program
TACL annually provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors, emphasizing excellence in not only scholarship, but in community involvement. Our scholarship application deadline is around the corner - don't miss out on the opportunity! Click here to apply!
Los Angeles - March 31st
Orange County - April 7th
San Francisco/Bay Area - April 18th
Political Internship
TACL's Political Internship, which places students in legislative offices for 8 weeks in the summer to develop their leadership skills and civic responsibility, is back for the summer! To support our 2014 class, please find out more and donate here.
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The immigration reform stalemate continues in Congress as House Republicans vote for two bills that would undermine the President's executive authority used to defer deportations of many young immigrants. House Democrats have introduced a petition to force a vote on the comprehensive immigration bill passed by the Senate last year, but most predict that it will not succeed.
The memoir of Taiwanese-American restauranteur Eddie Huang, Fresh Off the Boat, has been picked up as an ABC sitcom. The new title is causing controversy among Asian-Americans on the internet, but ABC has yet to comment. Huang is the owner of the popular Baohaus restaurant in New York.
The controversial SCA-5, a bill in the California State Assembly seeking to reinstate affirmative action in the state's public higher education institutions, has been withdrawn and replaced with a task force to study the issue. Asian-Americans were notably divided over the issue, with traditionally underrepresented ethnic groups supporting the bill and other more established groups vocally opposing the bill over fears that it would decrease chances of admission into top universities.
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Our Taiwanese Homestyle Cookbook is still available for purchase from our website! Try this simple and fun recipe:
Tea Eggs (茶葉蛋)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr +
Ingredients:
a dozen eggs
1/4 cup of dark soy sauce
1 large tea bag (black or green)
2~3 star anise
Instructions:
- Put the eggs in a pot and fill it up with water.
- Pour the soy sauce, tea bag, and star anise into the pot and bring to a boil (put cover on the pot so that eggs will peel easier).
- Boil for 15 mins or until eggs are mostly cooked.
- Take each egg and crack the shells with a metal spoon. This will create the pretty lines on the eggs and help flavor them.
- After all the eggs are cracked, put them back into the pot and continue to simmer for 1 hour.
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Although Mandarin is the official language in Taiwan, Taiwanese is commonly spoken in the everyday lives of locals. So before you embark on your Taiwan adventure, here are some of the phrases you’ll need!
- What's your name? / 請問，你叫啥物名？
Pronunciation: Chhiáⁿ-mn̄g, lí kiò sáⁿ-mih/síaⁿ-mih miâ?
- My name is ___ / 我叫 ___
Pronunciation: Góa kiò ___
- Where are you from? / 你是佗位的人？
Pronunciation: Lí sī tó-ūi ê lâng?
- I'm from ___ / 我是___人
Pronunciation: Góa sī ___ lâng
- Pleased to meet you / 我真歡喜及你熟似
Pronunciation: Góa chin hoaⁿ-hí ki̍p lí se̍k-sāi
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TACL is proud to partner with the 2014 Asian Hall of Fame! The Asian Hall of Fame endeavors to honor achievement, inspire the next generation, and build the national community of Asian Pacific Americans. Learn more at www.asianhalloffame.org or sign-up for their e-newsletter to receive more information about the 2014 Asian Hall of Fame event in May!
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