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Origins: ACE NextGen National Conference by ACE NextGen As a community and as entrepreneurs, storytelling is a key component in selling our brand to the world — be it, customers, investors, employees and sometimes family. So this year the theme of our national conference will be: “Origins”. We will bring together story tellers and coaches in the API community to share their wisdom and knowledge so you can come away better equipped to express yourself and the value your business. This is the premier API gathering of millennial entrepreneurs and small business owners from all over America. Come forge relationships and business opportunities that will last a lifetime. DATE AND TIME Fri, Oct 12, 2018, 5:00 PM – Sat, Oct 13, 2018, 9:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar LOCATION District Hall 75 Northern Avenue Boston, MA 02210 AGENDA FRIDAY OCTOBER 12 Afternoon: Arrival in Boston Evening: Kick-off Dinner SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 9:00-9:30 Registration & Breakfast 9:30-10:00 Conference Opening 10:00-10:45 Andrew Yang Opening 10:50-11:00 Kit Pang Opening – Transition to Programs 11:05-12:15 Storytelling Workshops 12:15-12:45 Lunch Break 1:00-2:00 Storytelling Workshop Pt. II 2:00-3:15 Peer Mentorship Circle 3:30-4:45 Leadership & Personal Development Workshops Evening: Closing Ceremony WORKSHOPS & SPEAKERS Storytelling Workshops Improv for Entrepreneurs by Courtney Pong Storytelling for Entrepreneurs by Kit Pang Storyboard Your Business by Michael Tow Leadership & Personal Development Workshops #IAmRemarkable by Rebecca He  Blind Spots for Small Business Owners Stay tuned for the complete lists of workshops. Learn more about our speakers. TICKET PRICES ·       Members: $100 ·       Non-members: $150 (Ticket includes conference and a 1-year membership) SPONSORS Southwest Airlines MORE INFORMATION Visit: www.acenextgen.org/2018-conference. ACE NextGen Boston Conference Schedule Date: Friday 6-9PM 8/12, Saturday 9-5PM 8/13 Location: Boston, MA Event Schedule for Saturday 8/13/2018 *Friday night mixer is optional but highly recommended Time Event 9:00 - 9:30 Registration/Breakfast 9:30 - 10:00 Conference opening and networking session 10:00 - 10:45 Andrew Yang Opening (Interview, his story, Q&As, with Moderator) 10:50 - 11:00 Kit Pang Opening transition from the keynote into programs 11:05 - 12:15 Workshops – Storytelling by CSZ Boston 12:15 - 1:45 Lunch Break 1:00 - 2:00 Workshops – Storytelling Session 2 by Andrew Chau (Bobba Guys) 2:00 - 3:15 Peers Mentorship Circle - Mastermind Group Style 3:30 - 4:45 Workshops - Leadership/Personal development 5:00 - 5:45 Fun Games - Price is Right with Value Added Prizes Questions or comments? Email info@acenextgen.org Visit our website for up to date conference info - http://acenextgen.org/2018-conference/ To purchase tickets - https://tinyurl.com/ACENGCONF2018 Visit our FB Page to interact with other entrepreneurs - https://www.facebook.com/ACENextGen/ ·         ·       Andrew Chau - Co-Founder: Boba Guys, www.bobaguys.com ·       Bill Imada - Chairman: IW Group, www.iwgroup.agency ·       Chewy Jang - President: Kid's Dream, www.kidsdreamus.com ·       Chiling Tong - President: National ACE, www.nationalace.org ·       Dale Ting - President: Wild Ting Enterprises, www.wildting.com ·       Ian So - CEO: Chicken & Rice Guys, www.cnrguys.com ·       Lavanya Jawaharlal - President: www.stemcenterusa.com ·       Rebecca Lee - Partner/CMO: Dawn Design Studios, www.dawndesignstudios.com ·       Youngro Lee - CEO: Next Seed, www.nextseed.com ·       Kat Pham - Community Manager, ACE NextGen ·       Daniel Oliver - Business Development, National ACE ·       Juleen Wong - Head of Business Development: Food For All, www.foodforall.com ·       Le Zhang - CEO: Squadle, www.squadle.com ·       Rita Ng - Owner: Boston BonBon, www.bostonbonbon.com ·       Tristan Nguyen - Chief Number Cruncher: Tristan CPA, www.tristancpa.com ·       Tuan Pham - CEO: Boston Tech Networks, www.techboston.com ·       Lakhi Siap ·       Nareth Yin - Owner: Sach Ko Restaurant Group, www.sachko.com ·       Brandon Lee ·       Jesse Nandhavan - Partner: Conjugate Group, www.conjugategroup.com ·       Amy Chang - CEO: Delta Nutrassentials, www.deltanutra.com ·       Diana Yuan - Co-Founder & VP of Talent/Ops: Indico Data Solutions, www.indico.io ·       Gee Tran - Owner: Banh Mee Restaurant/Food Truck, Bahnmeee.com ·       David Xiao - Owner: Bensen AI, www.bensen.ai ·       Ha Nguyen - Owner: 7 Leaves, www.7leaves.com ·       Jason Li - Owner: Net Acquisitions ·       John Victoria - Owner: Polianna, www.polianna.net ·       Angela Chang - Chief Strategy Officer, KCal Insurance, www.kcal.net ·       Kit Pang - Founder, Boston Speaks, www.bostonspeaks.com ·       Courtney Pong - Partner: ComedySportz Boston, www.cszboston.com ·       Michael Tow: Actor/Film Maker, Tow-Arboleda Films, www.towarboledafilms.com ·       Jason Chu: Rapper Tickets available now for 2018 Silk Road Gala!  Saturday,October 27, 2018, 6:00 pm, Marriott Downtown Boston Join us for a special evening of food and festivities as we celebrate our Community Heroes and experience the sights and sounds of Asia. The evening includes Keynote Speaker Bill Cummings,  who will share his insight on entrepreneurship and philanthropy, and a survivor who will share a powerful story about her journey to independence. Guests will then "travel" to different regions of Asia, where they will enter a temple, listen to an Indonesian Gamelan Ensemble, visit food stations, wander around a Southeast Asian market place, and much more!   Register Now! Individual tickets are $225.  Click here to purchase tickets. Registration deadline is October 12. Click here for more information about the Gala, to preview Silent Auction items, and for sponsorship opportunities. Your presence and generosity supports ATASK's mission  to prevent domestic violence in Asian families and communities and to provide hope to survivors. Thank you to Lead Sponsor, Tufts Medical Center,  and our many other sponsors, for making the Gala possible.  Go to Can't attend? Support ATASK with an online donation. Your donation supports essential services and programs, and is deeply appreciated. STAY CONNECTED:  Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence,PO Box 120108, Boston, MA 02112 Can't See This Message? View in a browser Applications for Our Fall Session Are Here! Learn More About the Seminar at Our NEW Website! Applications Are Available for our Fall 2018 Session Our next Seminar Session begins in less than a month! If you, or anyone you know, would like to learn about the "ins-and-outs" of working with, in, and around government, we'd love for you to apply. You'll join over 1,250 Seminar alumni who have learned the "essentials" about the legislative process, the budgetary process, lobbying/advocacy, and working with the press & media. Apply Now! Seminar Spotlight: Lily Tang ----------- Our newest Seminar Spotlight features Seminar grad (and our Seminar Outreach Coordinator) Lily Tang! Read about Lily's efforts to bring a first-of-its-kind Film Festival to U/MA Amherst where she's beginning her second year... and see how you can help! Read About Lily's Efforts Our Alumni Summer Reunion Over 100 Seminar alumni and their friends & families joined us on Boston Harbor for our recent Seminar Summer Reunion.  The Seminar was proud to support Boston Harbor Now's efforts to make the Harbor, its Islands and its resources available to all communities, and are grateful for the warm welcome we received on the Provincetown II. See photos from our Alumni Summer Reunion!  Seminar Jobs Page ------------ The Seminar is proud to work with a number of partners in the public and private sectors to offer a wide variety of job opportunities for our friends and alumni. Visit our Jobs Page for details Visit our Jobs Page Upcoming Events WIN Volunteer Meeting  Wednesday, September 12, 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm  CIC Boston, Homer Room, 50 Milk Street 18th floor, Boston, MA 02109  Interested in getting involved with WIN (Women in NAAAP) committee? Join us at this meeting to learn more about the committee, meet current leaders and see how you can help us brainstorm and plan future events.   Link: RSVP Networking Mixer: LeaderSIP Thursday, September 13  2018,  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT LimeRed Teahouse 1092 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 Come join us for a night of networking over delicious bubble tea! We’ll be highlighting our upcoming professional development conference, AccelerASIAN. Your ticket comes with 1 free bubble tea and a chance to meet other professionals. You’ll also receive an exclusive discount for our AccelerASIAN conference. There will be some awesome raffles too! Price: $5 Members // $10 Non-Members. Purchase tickets here. ' AccelerASIAN Saturday, September 29, 2018, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm 200 Clarendon St 23rd Floor Boston, MA 02116 NAAAP Boston’s marquee leadership development conference, offers exciting and cutting edge insight around leadership, innovation, and equality. This conference features interactive opportunities to learn, practice, and master the skills you need to advance your career in this demanding digital age. AccelerASIAN focuses on helping diverse individuals be their authentic selves and to thrive in the future workplace. As the tempo of business accelerates, so do the demands on your contribution! Are you aware of the most sensitive areas for change?  Do you have the skills to adapt to the environment?   AccelerASIAN presents you with the chance to embrace the agility to lead in an accelerated society. Come explore the workshops and sessions that we can offer to you and your journey.Visit our website for more information and register today! Toastmasters Thursday, September 13th and 20th, 2018, 6:30-8:00 pm est CIC, 50 Milk St, 16th Floor, Edison Room, Boston, MA 02109 Looking to be a better communicator?  Want to deliver amazing presentations?  NAAAP Toastmasters Club provides a friendly and supportive environment for you to grow as a leader.  The meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome.  Join us and take the next step in actualizing your potential today! Partners Upcoming Events Boston Night Market  Saturday, September 8th,2018,  4pm -10 pm Boston City Hall Plaza NAAAP Boston members are invited to attend Boston Night Market at a discount! Inspired by night markets in Asia, the inaugural Boston Night Market will be a spectacular evening of lights, food, games, and entertainment. There’s also chances to win raffle prizes, including a round trip ticket to Iceland. Receive 20% off any ticket type with code “NAAAP20” Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.   Past Events Networking for Introverts (Extroverts are welcomed) The WIN Committee is excited to partner with Kit Pang @BostonSpeaks for a Networking for Introverts workshop. The workshop was interactive and crowds were engaged and energized! We are looking forward to further collaboration with Kit. Please keep an eye out for future WIN events! Community Service's event  Thank you to everyone who volunteered to prepare and serve lunch to homeless men and women with Pine Street Inn on August 5th! Sun Life Speaker Series: “Breaking the Model Minority Myth” On Wednesday, August 26, Sun Life Financial hosted the "Breaking the Modeling Minority Myth" speaker session in partnership with NAAAP Boston with speakers Tina Wong-Russell and Jim Fong from the NAAAP Boston Board. Jim and Tina helped the audience understand the stereotypes associated with being a "model minority" and clarify the difference between “Conforming” vs “Authentic” behaviors. The goal of the session was to learn more about how ethnic cultures affect our behaviors in the workplace, and to work effectively with and around these influences. The session attracted more than 40 people across Sun Life’s U.S. locations. Opportunities NAAAP is recruiting Leaders!  Do you have a strong skill set and looking for the right opportunity to serve in a mission driven non-profit organization? Are you interested in building your leadership skills and expand your professional network?  NAAAP Boston could be the right fit for you!  Volunteer Leadership Positions [Corporate Account Manager] – NAAAP Boston, Boston [Vice President of Member Relations]– NAAAP Boston, Boston As a leader of NAAAP Boston, you will receive: Meaningful leadership experience that will help you become a better leader Specific leadership training   For more information on our job postings, please contact recruiting@naaapboston.org. Positions from Partner Companies [MBTA Engineer] – MBTA, Boston [Manager, Customer Success at Hubspot] – Hubspot, Cambridge [Information Technology Specialist] – USDA, Boston For more information on our job postings, please contact corporaterelations@naaapboston.org. > View All Jobs Shopping with Amazon! Support today’s Asian American youth and NAAAP Boston by shopping on Amazon Smile! With every purchase you make, a portion of the proceeds goes to our NAAAP Boston Scholarship Fund, used every year to reward high school seniors with exceptional leadership and high academic achievement.  Make sure to shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3168838 and share this link for everyone to see - your co-workers, friends, family - and tell them how to get amazing deals and generate donations this Prime Day!  #StartWithaSmile #PrimeDay View this email in your browser Scholarship Deadline Extended! The Asian American Commission’s AAPI (Asian American & Pacific Islander) Scholarship   We’re excited to open up our annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 for an incoming or current college student to use towards their undergraduate education expenses. Additionally, we have two secondary scholarship awards in the amounts of $500 and $250. We would like to consider candidates who would like to continue their studies towards a career in health, human or social services and/or civic engagement and have a passion for giving back to the AAPI community in Massachusetts. Please download the application                The application must be fully completed and returned (via email, hand-delivery, or regular mail) to Jenny Chiang, Executive Director of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Asian American Commission by September 1, 2018 for consideration. Scholarships to be presented at the Young Leaders Symposium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Register Today for the Young Leaders Symposium Our 7th Annual Young Leaders Symposium is designed to engage young leaders and promote leadership. This year’s attendees will learn about all the aspects of a great leader through communication, public speaking, the importance of setting goals and planning, networking, conflict resolution, and decision making. REGISTER TODAY Apply to be a Commissioner   The Asian American Commission invites you to apply to become a Commissioner! Applications will be accepted during the period of August 1, 2018 to September 16, 2018. If you, or someone you know, are interested in further serving and supporting the Asian American & Pacific Islander communities of MA, please consider applying and/or spreading the word! If you submitted an application to be a Commissioner in the past and were not selected in previous years, please resubmit your application to be considered for this current application cycle. Please note that appointments are determined by the appointing offices and not by the Commission. You can access the application at the link, below: http://www.aacommission.org/about/membership/ If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Jenny Chiang, Executive Director at jenny.chiang@aacommission.org.  SAVE THE DATE 3rd Annual AAPI Civil Rights Forum Federal Reserve Plaza, 600 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA Friday, October 26, 2018 2nd Annual Advocacy Day  State House, Great Hall, 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA Thursday, November 15, 2018 We are a peer-led, community-based network dedicated to advancing Asian women's health and wellness through  education, advocacy, and support ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AWFH Newsletter | August 2018 Facebook Twitter Website Subscribe Email VOLUNTEER DONATE BE A BOARD MEMBER SUBSCRIBE Five Simple Steps for a Successful Day  Check out the success tips from Debbie Lyn Toomey, RN, author of The Happiness Result. The 5 magic words are: List, Star, Time, Celebrate, and Gratitude. Debbie Lyn Toomey, RN is the founder of Health & Happiness Specialist™. She is committed to helping busy women by teaching them practical knowledge and skills sets that will best guide them to the road of a balanced, healthy, and harmonious life. Member of the Month:  Claribel Wu Claribel Wu, currently studying English at Brown University, is interested in exploring storytelling as a place where activism, artistic creation, and healing can intersect. She created a short film featuring AAPI students on how they relate to their mental health through identity, culture, and creative outlets. From close personal and familial encounters with mental illness, she’s dedicated to prioritizing mental health  and destigmatizing mental illness, especially for the communities of color. Last summer, as an intern for the Center for Mindful Learning, she deepened her understanding of how mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. As a newcomer to Boston this summer, Claribel is hoping to expand her understanding of holistic health needs by working with AWFH as a summer intern and participant in the program, Achieving Whole Health. On campus, she’s worked as publicity chair for Asian American Political Alliance, the literary editor for VISIONS Magazine (AAPI literature and arts publication), a mentor with Asian American Mentoring Program, and does podcasting, videography, illustration, and journalistic work with a variety of student publications. Application Open for Leaders in Health: An 8-week introductory training in public health research & science Leaders in Health is seeking applications from community practitioners and residents who are striving to improve population health in Boston and surrounding communities. The program’s goal is to build the capacity of our community partners by providing participants with an introduction to public health, including the fundamentals of community-based participatory research (CBPR) and program design & evaluation. Individuals who are currently involved with a health-related program or project (on either a work or volunteer basis) are eligible to apply. Participants will attend interactive training sessions, complete assignments, and receive support from faculty and current public health students to create an action plan to enhance their current work. Application due August 24 Learn more about the program Download the application form  2018 CelebrASIANS Benefit Fashion Show When: Saturday, October 13, 6 - 9 PM Where: Boston Medical Center Shapiro Building Atrium, 725 Albany Street, Boston MA 02118 Email us for more info Register at Eventbrite Sponsorship / Exhibitor / Advertising opportunities Aware for All: A Free Community Health Event What is AWARE for All? It’s a free community forum with free health screenings, free food, informational exhibits, and a symposium about the clinical research process. We also host a ceremony to recognize and honor study volunteers. What is the goal/objective of the event? To put a face on the research, health provider, and advocacy groups in every patient’s own backyard To engage diverse, underserved communities To empower the public to make informed decisions about clinical research participation To change the perception of study volunteers from that of a “guinea pig” to a “Medical Hero” To consolidate independent, fragmented approaches and create an even greater impact When? October 23, Tuesday, 5-8 PM Where? The Nonprofit Center Learn more about the program Download the flyer  Seeking Participants: NIH-funded Study for Tech-based Info and Coaching / Support Programs for Asian Americans  Duke School of Nursing is conducting a research study to test the effectiveness of technology-based information and coaching/support program for Asian American women living with breast cancer. Looking for participants ($50/participation) Take the survey Seeking Participants: Research on Barriers and Utilization of Mental Health Services among Asians Suffolk University is conducting a research study investigating how Asians living in America perceive mental health services. For age 18-35 Participants will complete online self-report questionnaires and open-ended questions. Completing all questionnaires should require approximately one-hour total.  All participants will have an opportunity to enter into a raffle to receive $50 gift card from Amazon.  Privacy and confidentiality of participation will be strictly maintained If you would like to learn more about the study, please contact the investigator, Sukanya Ray, PhD, sray@suffolk.edu, 617-305-1920 Take the survey AWFH Self-Care Video Project: Recruiting Asian Women for Interviews Asian Women for Health is working with Nikita Sampath, a multimedia journalist to produce a short video on Self Care within the Pan-Asian community.  The goal of the project is to  Spread awareness on the existing ideas of self care and traditional medicine within the Pan-Asian community, and  To bring awareness to the Pan-Asian and larger communities regarding the importance of practicing self care Toward the same, we are looking for volunteers to answer simple questions on their ideas of self care. We are also looking for expert opinions on  The ideas of mind, body, spirit connection and the traditional approach to health  Preventive-care as a form of self care and Asian attitudes towards it The importance of self care and what happens when it is not present Any questions regarding the project can be addressed to Nikita Sampath at nikita.v.sampath@gmail.com Seeking Participants: Breast Cancer Study for Young Women Exploring Medical Preferences of Women with Estrogen Receptor (EMPOWER) is a study that is being conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts – Boston (UMB) and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). We are interested in speaking to young women who have been diagnosed with hormone-receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer to gain a better understanding of women’s thoughts about taking oral hormonal treatment, such as tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor, and their current experience with such treatments. We will screen interested women to check whether they are eligible to participate in an English or Spanish interview about their experiences with oral hormonal treatment. Interested women should: Have been younger than 45 years of age when diagnosed with breast cancer Identify as Black, Latina, Hispanic OR are experiencing financial stress Have a history of Stage 1, 2, or 3 hormone-receptor positive (HR+) breast cancer Have completed chemotherapy and/or radiation, between 6 months to 2 years ago Have no evidence of breast cancer recurrence  This will be a one-time phone interview; all information will be strictly confidential, and a $40 gift card will be sent to participants after the interview as a thank you.  Interested in participating or learning more about EMPOWER? Call 617-582-7942 or 617-287-7174 Email empower@partners.org or empower@umb.edu Visit https://www.umb.edu/gokids/empower  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Recruitment for the third cohort of Pathways to Wellness, a Dana-Farber study about wellness after breast cancer, will begin this summer. The study, conducted in collaboration with the University of California Los Angeles and Johns Hopkins University, compares how mindfulness meditation or survivorship education meet the common needs of young survivors. Eligible participants are women who were diagnosed with early-stage (0-III) breast cancer at or before age 50, and are within 5 years of diagnosis. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the study team: 617-582-9706 or PathwaysToWellness@partners.org. Job Opportunities ORISE Fellowship positions in the HHS-Office of Adolescent Health Chinese Speaking (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) Hospice Nurse Sanford Research Population Health group is looking for an Associate Scientist/Scientist Bilingual Community Health Worker with Mass Dept of Public Health  Day Camp Counselor/Teen Program Leader at Boston Explorers  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Venter Intern Disability Program Coordinator in the Office of Health Equity Sign up for webinars: Taking Your Anti-Racism Work To the Next Level Want to go beyond comfortable anti-racist work and make a tangible difference in your own communities? This webinar is for you! Practical Decolonization: How To Live It Daily Colonialism is deeply rooted in American history. It’s time to start unlearning it. Practical Decolonization Pt. 2: How to Take Your Liberation Movements to the Next Level Find out what you can do join the fight against white supremacy! Not That Kind of Feminist: Moving Beyond White Feminism The women who make up the world don't consist of a singular narrative – so why should your feminism? Science News: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in South Asians in the United States: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Treatments The Scientific Statement looks at how atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk factors affect South Asians, with special focus on those living in the United States. The Scientific Statement focuses on how ASCVD risk factors affect the South Asian population living in the U.S. to inform clinical strategies to reduce disease and guide future research to reduce ASCVD in this population. This AHA Scientific Statement reviewed the scientific literature relevant to the South Asian population regarding demographics and risk factors, health behaviors, and interventions, including physical activity, diet, medications, and community strategies. Source: Circulation. You can read more here Science News: Early warning tool for breast cancer prediction in southeast Asian women A researcher at The University of Nottingham Malaysia is collaborating with scientists at Cancer Research Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom to develop a new early warning tool that could help to predict which women in South East Asia are most at risk of developing breast cancer. The work of Dr. Weang Kee Ho in the University's Department of Applied Mathematics could help to find out whether it is possible to target expensive mammographic screening at women who are most likely to be affected, enabling doctors to detect the disease in its early stages when it is most treatable. Source: Medicalxpress. You can read more here. Reading List http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-chien-chi-huang-asian-women-health-somerville/ Volunteer with AWFH Asian Women for Health is always seeking volunteers to become part of our network! If you are interested, please take part in this brief survey. Your participation will help us match your interests to the various volunteer opportunities. We look forward to growing the AWFH network with your help! Clean, Shop, Do Good! AWFH is partnering with Union & Fifth to gather and sell donated designer items from members. All proceeds will help AWFH continue serving and educating women about health! DONATE HERE LIST OF ACCEPTED BRANDS Calling Sponsors for Newsletter! Promote your company/organization here to over 2,200 AWFH e-newsletter subscribers! CLICK FOR MORE INFO Educate. Advocate. Reciprocate. 83 Wallace Street, Somerville, MA 02144 617.767.1071 www.asianwomenforhealth.org Old Newsletters Just making a final appeal for sponsors of our AAPI community's Third Annual "Free, Summer-Fun Cruise" around Boston Harbor (NEXT MONDAY, August 20th; 6pm-8pm). With 900+ expected attendees, this has become one of the largest annual events in Greater Boston's Asian American community... and a wonderful opportunity to engage with leaders & residents from throughout the area.  Sponsors will receive a number of unique benefits (see below, or click here, for a complete listing), including... exclusive access to our anticipated 900+ attendees, Priority Boarding for guests, listings on program materials, signage in "high visibility" areas, and (if you become a Co-Host) a chance to address our "sold out" cruise. In addition to being a great opportunity to access our community, sponsoring our Boat Cruise also a great way to help make our event more enjoyable for everyone on board.   While the cruise itself is "free" (thanks to the generous folks at "Boston Harbor Now" and "Bay State Cruises") we're able offer food & entertainment aboard our cruise solely because of the generosity of our sponsors, and we'd appreciate any help you could offer.   If you're interested, please click here to sponsor (... please see sponsor benefits, below or when you visit the link). ~ Current Sponsors (list still in progress) ~ Co-Hosts:  - Chicken N' Rice Guys - The Commonwealth Seminar Food Sponsor: - Tai Tung Pharmacy/Nick & Eva Chau Entertainment Sponsor: - Attorney Rebecca Lee Friend Sponsors: - Asian American Center at Tufts University - Gus Bickford - Attorney Noor Kazmi - Yvonne Ng - Mary Truong and Nam Pham - Debby Wiesen ~ Sponsorship Levels & Benefits: ~ Co-Host - $1,000 (extremely limited availability) - Fifty (50) Priority Boarding Tickets (Prior to General Boarding) - Prominent Signage at DJ/Entertainment Hub AND at Food Service Areas (to be seen by all 1,000+ attendees) - Listing on Promotional & Program Materials - Opportunity to Address 900+ Expected Attendees During Speaking Program Food Sponsor - $500.00 (extremely limited availability) - Twenty Five (25) Priority Boarding Tickets (Prior to General Boarding) - Prominent Signage at Food Service Areas (to be seen by all 1,000+ attendees) - Listing on Promotional & Program Materials - Acknowledgement During Speaking Program Entertainment Sponsor - $300.00 (very limited availability) - Fifteen (15) Priority Boarding Tickets (Prior to General Boarding) - Prominent Signage at DJ/Entertainment Hub - Listing on Promotional & Program Materials - Acknowledgement During Speaking Program Friend Level Sponsor - $100.00 (limited availability) - Four (4) Priority Boarding Tickets (Prior to General Boarding) - Listing on Promotional & Program Materials - Acknowledgement During Speaking Program - To learn more, and to become a sponsor, please click here.  We hope you'll consider becoming a sponsor to support our efforts, and join us next Monday. Thanks again. - Leverett (link to sponsorships, above & below) ------------------------------ THE 3rd ANNUAL: "OMG! THEY'RE STILL GIVING US A BOAT!" FREE, SUMMER FUN CRUISE, AROUND BOSTON HARBOR Monday, August 20, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT) Aboard the spacious Provincetown II (see photo) Boston Harbor - Boarding at the World Trade Center Dock 200 Seaport Boulevard Boston MA View Map Attend A quick reminder that we still have a limited number of Sponsorship Opportunities available for our upcoming AAPI Community's "Free, Summer-Fun Cruise" around Boston Harbor, on August 20th. While the cruise itself is free (and completely sold-out in just 11 minutes!) thanks to the wonderful folk at Boston Harbor Now and Bay State Cruises, we're able offer food & entertainment aboard our cruise because of the generosity of our sponsors.  We'd appreciate any help you could offer.   Please click here to sponsor and/or to see benefits for sponsors (... also, see below for Current Sponsor List). Besides helping our community enjoy the cruise, sponsors will also receive a number of unique benefits, including exclusive access to our anticipated 900+ attendees for their business, organization, or "cause". Here's a listing of our Sponsorship Levels & Benefits, below: ~ AAPI Community Free, Summer-Fun Cruise (August 20th - 6pm-8pm) ~ Co-Host - $1,000 (extremely limited availability) - Fifty (50) Priority Boarding Tickets (Prior to General Boarding) - Prominent Signage at DJ/Entertainment Hub AND at Food Service Areas (to be seen by all 1,000+ attendees) - Listing on Promotional & Program Materials - Opportunity to Address 1,000+ Attendees During Speaking Program Food Sponsor - $500.00 (extremely limited availability) - Twenty Five (25) Priority Boarding Tickets (Prior to General Boarding) - Prominent Signage at Food Service Areas (to be seen by all 1,000+ attendees) - Listing on Promotional & Program Materials - Acknowledgement During Speaking Program Entertainment Sponsor - $300.00 (very limited availability) - Fifteen (15) Priority Boarding Tickets (Prior to General Boarding) - Prominent Signage at DJ/Entertainment Hub - Listing on Promotional & Program Materials - Acknowledgement During Speaking Program Friend Level Sponsor - $100.00 (limited availability) - Four (4) Priority Boarding Tickets (Prior to General Boarding) - Listing on Promotional & Program Materials - Acknowledgement During Speaking Program - To learn more, and to become a sponsor, please click here.  We hope you'll consider supporting our efforts, and join us on our August 20th cruise. ~ Current Sponsors (list still in progress) ~ Co-Hosts:  - Chicken N' Rice Guys - The Commonwealth Seminar Food Sponsor: - Tai Tung Pharmacy/Nick & Eva Chau Friend Sponsors: - Asian American Center at Tufts University - Gus Bickford - Yvonne Ng - Debby Wiesen Thanks again, and we hope you can support our efforts on August 20th. - Leverett (link to sponsorships, above & below) ------------------------------ - THE 3rd ANNUAL: "OMG! THEY'RE STILL GIVING US A BOAT!" FREE, SUMMER FUN CRUISE, AROUND BOSTON HARBOR Monday, August 20, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT) Aboard the spacious Provincetown II (see photo) Boston Harbor - Boarding at the World Trade Center Dock 200 Seaport Boulevard Boston MA View Map Attend Thanks for being part of the ACE NextGen community. Be sure to take advantage of your membership and register for Origins: 3rd Annual ACE NextGen National Conference. The conference will be held on October 12-13 in Boston, MA. You can find information about speakers, accommodations, and more here.  PROMO CODE: aceNGmember Use promo code aceNGmember for a special 50% off member discount!  Register today! Check out our website for blog updates and more information. And be sure to stay in touch by following us on Facebook and Instagram (@acenextgen)!  Hi Boston TAP folks, We are pleased to introduce you to the newly appointed TAP Boston Board for the 2018-2019 term! Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions at all and we look forward to meeting you at our upcoming events - please say Hi! Treasurer: Felicia Au Social Chair: Alicia Chang Cultural Chair: Jasper Chen Marketing Chair: Li-Chen Pan Tech Chair: Chris Lo EDGE Co-Chair: Karen Lin Community Development Co-Chair: Junli Hao Community Development Co-Chair: Mike Li Professional Development Chair: Ted Bang Social & Cultural Advisors: Jen Tsang and Anthony Wu Vice President: Lloyd Liang Vice President & EDGE Co-Chair: Vanessa Chiang President: Li-Ming Tseng Love, TAP-Boston P.S. Apply to be an EDGE mentor! Want to shape the next generation into better leaders? EDGE is a one-year program that offers you a chance to give back to the community by providing college students career guidance. Apply here: tinyurl.com/edgementor1819 Deadline: September 30th, 11:59PM Upcoming Events Service Event with Rice Sticks & Tea Sat, August 11, 2018 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM Rice Sticks & Tea (351 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116) Join us in serving the Boston Asian American community by distributing food with the Rice Sticks and Tea Food Pantry! We will be involved in setting up, preparing food for distribution, bagging food, and distributing the food to the families in need. (The distribution of food will take place in the basement of the church. The entrance to the basement is in an alleyway between the church and the building next to it on the Arlington St. side of the church.) Questions? Ask us on Facebook! Register Now TAP Summer BBQ Sun, August 19, 2018 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 99 Pond Avenue Brookline, MA 02445 Celebrate summer with us! Join TAP BOS at our annual summer BBQ for a day of freshly grilled BBQ fare, cool drinks, fun games, and great conversations. Your event ticket includes food and two alcoholic drink tickets, as well as extra raffle tickets for early ticket buyers! Questions? Ask us on Facebook! Register Now Kickball with TAP Sat, August 25, 2018 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Joe Moakley Park (1005 Columbia Road Boston, MA 02127) Come join us, hang out, and get a little exercise in with a classic outdoor summer game: kickball! We're reprising our event from last year, albeit at a new location in Moakley Park! All skill levels welcome; no prior experience is needed. Moakley Park is located right next to Carson Beach in South Boston, just a few minutes' walk out of the JFK/UMass (Red Line) stop. Questions? Ask us on Facebook! Register Now Partner Events BCNC End of Summer BBQ Sat, September 15, 2018 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM BCNC Rooftop (38 Ash Street, Boston) Save the date! The BCNC BBQ is coming up on September 15th. Stay tuned for more details! Come and Explore What We Have This Month! Letter From The President Happy Summer! I want to thank you all for your support and being a part of the NAAAP Boston family and community. We’ve had a busy last few months, focusing on building relationships, providing opportunities for professional and personal development, and strengthening the community! As always, professional development is an important priority for NAAAP. We started the year co-hosting an event with one of our new partners, Aperian Global tackling Mitigating Unconscious Bias in the Workplace to build a more inclusive workforce. Our Women in NAAAP (WIN) team then targeted breaking the bamboo ceiling through Self Advocacy in the Workplace in celebration of Women’s History Month. We’ve also launched our Successful Parenting in NAAAP and hosted events focused on being an Organized Parent and addressing challenges with growing up multicultural and raising multicultural children through our Cultural Identities Lost in Translation programming.  NAAAP is always proud of giving back to our community. With your support, we held multiple successful fundraising events for our scholarship program, raising close to $6,000 so far this year. For 2018, we also increased our Scholarship Awards to $20,000 to 5 deserving incoming college freshman - which is the largest number of awards we have given out in NAAAP Boston history! We’ve hosted many community service opportunities including RiceSticks and Tea, Habitat for Humanity, Career Exploration Day and more. We’ve continue to support our many community partners through cross-collaborating with ASPIRE, ATASK, and Affinity Leadership Consortium (ALC). GetKonnected! celebrated 10 years of partnership with NAAAP by awarding us a special plaque at their Lunar New Year event. We’ve also developed new partnerships with Big Sister of Greater Boston and Babson College. Furthermore, the Asian American Civic Association (AACA) team invited some of our NAAAP paddlers to join the Blazin’ Paddles team which won a Gold Medal in the Community Category during the annual Boston Dragon Boat Festival. We are always very thankful to our corporate sponsors for their continued support of NAAAP and of the Asian American community. Thank you to Rockland Trust, Sun Life Financial, National Grid, State Street, Partners Healthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for their continued support. Also, welcome to our new partners, TJX, Worldstrides, and Ernst and Young. We are looking forward to working with all of our current and future sponsors in promoting diversity and inclusion efforts. None of these accomplishments would have occurred without the strong NAAAP community that you help us build! We continue to welcome your help and support as we continue to cultivate and empower leaders within our community.  We have many impactful events and programs planned for the remainder of 2018. Our professional development team has been hard at work planning the much anticipated, interactive annual conference: AccelerASIAN - embracing agility & leading in an accelerated society on September 29th. Check out our website for more upcoming events! I’m looking forward to seeing you at the next event! Many thanks, Victoria Liu   Upcoming Events Networking for Introverts (Extroverts are welcomed) August 8 2018 @ 5:30 PM - 7 PM 60 South St Boston MA 02111 (KPMG Boston) Members: FREE | non-Members $10 Everyone knows that they need to network, but for a lot of us, it doesn't come naturally. Join Kit Pang in this workshop that will address some common mental obstacles when talking to others and work on improving them. Also learn to recognize your emotions and deal with negative feedback loops. Kit Pang is a Communication Expert, TEDx Speaker Coach, TEDx, Inbound and Keynote speaker and the founder of BostonSpeaks.  Tickets are sold out, but you can sign up for the waitlist by emailing our event organizer, Santi, at santi.gencheva@naaapboston.org Arise to Lead" Leadership Convention by NAAAP  August 23-25, 2018  Atlanta, GA NAAAP National is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2018 Leadership Convention, “Arise to Lead”, at the InterContinental Hotel in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA! The purpose of the convention is to enable and inspire people to achieve success through leadership in society, business, and government. The Leadership Convention consists of several programs and events including a summit for leaders of employee/business resource groups, professional development workshops, keynote sessions by leaders from the Asian and Pacific American (APA) community, a diversity career fair, and The ATL Gala featuring the NAAAP 100 and Inspire Awards. The Convention welcomes attendees from all professional backgrounds, and is inclusive of people of all races and ethnicities. To learn more about the convention and register, please check out the Leadership Convention's main website: https://www.leadershipconvention.org WIN Volunteer Kick-off Meeting  Wednesday, 8/29 from 6:30-8 PM  CIC Boston, Hemingway Room, 50 Milk Street 18th floor, Boston, MA 02109  Interested in getting involved with WIN (Women in NAAAP) committee? Join us at this meeting to learn more about the committee, meet current leaders and see how you can help us brainstorm and plan future events. Toastmasters Thursday, August 9th and 23rd, 2018, 6:30-8:00 PM EST CIC, 50 Milk St, 16th Floor, Edison Room, Boston, MA 02109 Looking to be a better communicator?  Want to deliver amazing presentations?  NAAAP Toastmasters Club provides a friendly and supportive environment for you to grow as a leader.  The meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome.  Join us and take the next step in actualizing your potential today! AccelerASIAN Saturday, September 29, 2018 8:30am – 5:30pm 200 Clarendon St 23rd Floor Boston, MA 02116 NAAAP Boston’s marquee leadership development conference, offers exciting and cutting edge insight around leadership, innovation, and equality. This conference features interactive opportunities to learn, practice, and master the skills you need to advance your career in this demanding digital age. AccelerASIAN focuses on helping diverse individuals be their authentic selves and to thrive in the future workplace. As the tempo of business accelerates, so do the demands on your contribution! Are you aware of the most sensitive areas for change?  Do you have the skills to adapt to the environment?   AccelerASIAN presents you with the chance to embrace the agility to lead in an accelerated society. Come explore the workshops and sessions that we can offer to you and your journey.Visit our website for more information and register today! Past Events Annual Summer BBQ  Thank you everyone who joined us at our annual summer BBQ last Saturday, hosted with the Boston Asian Professionals Meetup Group! You all made it an amazing day with over 170 attendees who came to enjoy tasty food, connect with new and old friends, and play fun games. Our fundraising prize drawing was a success, raising over $400 for our NAAAP scholarship to support low-income high school students. We already can't wait for next summer's BBQ! Check out the event photos on our Facebook. Habitat for Humanity Thank you to everyone who joined us on July 21st at  Habitat for Humanity! We greatly appreciate your time and efforts in helping to build sustainable and affordable housing in Hamilton, MA.   Opportunities NAAAP is recruiting Leaders!  Do you have a strong skill set and looking for the right opportunity to serve in a mission driven non-profit organization? Are you interested in building your leadership skills and expand your professional network?  NAAAP Boston could be the right fit for you!  Volunteer Leadership Positions [Corporate Account Manager] – NAAAP Boston, Boston [Vice President of Member Relations]– NAAAP Boston, Boston [Director of Technology] – NAAAP Boston, Boston [PR/Marketing Director] – NAAAP Boston, Boston As a leader of NAAAP Boston, you will receive: Meaningful leadership experience that will help you become a better leader Specific leadership training   For more information on our job postings, please contact recruiting@naaapboston.org. Positions from Partner Companies [Communications Specialist] – Service Employees International Union, Boston For more information on our job postings, please contact corporaterelations@naaapboston.org. > View All Jobs Shopping with Amazon! Support today’s Asian American youth and NAAAP Boston by shopping on Amazon Smile! With every purchase you make, a portion of the proceeds goes to our NAAAP Boston Scholarship Fund, used every year to reward high school seniors with exceptional leadership and high academic achievement.  Make sure to shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3168838 and share this link for everyone to see - your co-workers, friends, family - and tell them how to get amazing deals and generate donations this Prime Day!  #StartWithaSmile #PrimeDay Origins: ACE NextGen National Conference clock October 12 – October 14 Oct 12 at 7:00 PM to Oct 14 at 7:00 PM EDT pin District Hall ticket Tickets · $100 - $213.20 www.eventbrite.com As a community and as entrepreneurs, story telling is a key component in selling our brand to the world -- be it, customers, investors, employees and sometimes family. And it pays too, Warren Buffet commonly identifies story telling as the #1 way to increase your net worth. So this year the theme of our national conference will be: "Origins". We will bring together story tellers and coaches in the API community to share their wisdom and knowledge so you can come away better equipped to express yourself and the value your business. This is the premier API gathering of millennial entrepreneurs and small business owners from all over America. Come forge relationships and business opportunities that will last a lifetime. Attendance will be capped at 150.  Membership Price: $100 Non-Member Price: $200 Conference + Membership Sign Up: $150 ($100 conference fee + $100 membership = $200 value)  Keynote: 2020 Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Yang_(entrepreneur) Sponsored by: Southwest Airlines Networking for Introverts (Extroverts are Welcomed) August 8 @ 5:30-7PM 60 South Street (KPMG Boston) Only 1 week away! Join us and communication expert Kit Pang in a workshop to tackle some common mental obstacles when talking to others and work on improving them. Only a couple tickets still available! Purchase your ticket now before all the seats fill up. Who Is This Workshop For? This workshop is for people who know they need to network, but just need a little push to get them out there What You'll Learn: Recognizing your emotions Dealing with negative feedback loops Changing your mindset to make networking fun and not a chore Exercises to help deal with social situations Kit Pang is a Communication Expert, TEDx Speaker Coach, TEDx, Inbound and Keynote speaker and the founder of BostonSpeaks. He is on a mission to help individuals become exceptional speakers and communicators. Kit's seminars and talks have been credited as super fun, engaging, soul-searching and insightful. His happy clients include individuals from organizations such as Dell, Delta, RE/MAX, Harvard or MIT. @kitpangx | @boston_speaks, www.bostonspeaks.com Copyright © 2018 National Association of Asian American Professionals - Boston Chapter, All rights reserved. This email was sent by: National Association of Asian American Professionals - Boston Chapter PO Box 51922 - Boston, MA, 02205 Accepting Scholarship Applications!   The Asian American Commission’s AAPI (Asian American & Pacific Islander) Scholarship We’re excited to open up our annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 for an incoming or current college student to use towards their undergraduate education expenses. Additionally, we have two secondary scholarship awards in the amounts of $500 and $250. We would like to consider candidates who would like to continue their studies towards a career in health, human or social services and/or civic engagement and have a passion for giving back to the AAPI community in Massachusetts. Please download the application                The application must be fully completed and returned (via email, hand-delivery, or regular mail) to Jenny Chiang, Executive Director of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Asian American Commission by August 25, 2018 for consideration. Scholarships to be presented at the Young Leaders Symposium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. SAVE THE DATE Asian American Commission’s 7th Annual Young Leaders Symposium Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018 Location: Vietnamese American Community Center (VietAID) 42 Charles Street, Boston, MA  02215 Our 7th Annual Young Leaders Symposium is designed to engage young leaders and promote leadership. This year’s attendees will learn about all the aspects of a great leader through communication, public speaking, the importance of setting goals and planning, networking, conflict resolution, and decision making. More information to come regarding speakers and registration soon! Commissioner Applications Are Open! The Asian American Commission invites you to apply to become a Commissioner! Applications will be accepted during the period of August 1, 2018 to September 16, 2018. If you, or someone you know, are interested in further serving and supporting the Asian American & Pacific Islander communities of MA, please consider applying and/or spreading the word! If you submitted an application to be a Commissioner in the past and were not selected in previous years, please resubmit your application to be considered for this current application cycle. Please note that appointments are determined by the appointing offices and not by the Commission. You can access the application at the link, below: http://www.aacommission.org/about/membership/ If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Jenny Chiang, Executive Director at jenny.chiang@aacommission.org.  Coming Soon! 3rd Annual AAPI Civil Rights Forum Federal Reserve Plaza, 600 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA Friday, October 26, 2018 2nd Annual Advocacy Day  State House, Great Hall, 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA Thursday, November 15, 2018 Saffron Circle Friend on Facebook Forward to a Friend Saffron Circle is a multi-generational, pan-Asian giving circle committed to creating positive social change in the Massachusetts Asian community. Saffron Circle is a fee-waived, donor-advised fund at The Boston Foundation. We are a member of the AAPIP National Giving Circle Network. Boston, MA, July 31, 2018 – Saffron Circle is pleased to announce $15,000 in grants to two nonprofit organizations. Launched in May 2006, Saffron Circle has utilized individual membership dues and foundation support to leverage over $200,000 in grants to over 20 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that serve the Asian community. Saffron Circle Grantees Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI)  QARI's mission is to foster and improve the social, cultural, economic and civic lives of Asian Americans and their families to benefit Quincy and its neighboring communities. Saffron Circle awarded QARI with a $7,500 grant to support a range of services dedicated to increasing voter turnout in Quincy. Services will include free citizenship education to help new immigrants navigate the naturalization process and mobilizing clients to exercise their right to vote upon becoming citizens. Revere Youth in Action (RYiA)  RYiA envisions a city where young people have opportunities to grow, lead, build a safe and inclusive community by organizing against racism, violence, and poverty. Saffron Circle awarded RYiA with a $7,500 grant to support the only immigrant and refugee leadership program in Revere. Funds will support their civic engagement program which will provide Revere youth with educational workshops on civic and social issues, and mobilize youth to conduct voter registration and outreach. # # # Saffron Circle is a multi-generational, multi-ethnic giving circle committed to creating positive social change in the Massachusetts Asian and Asian American community. Members come together to support social change by pooling resources, sharing talents, and learning about issues and giving opportunities. Each member has the opportunity to participate in grant making and in developing the giving circle. Saffron Circle is a fee-waived, donor-advised fund at the Boston Foundation. Saffron Circle is also a member of the Asian American Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) National Giving Circle Network. Please see http://www.saffroncircle.org/for more information. Contact: Cindy Lung, Co-Chair, Grantmaking Committee Christine Nguyen, Co-Chair, Grantmaking Committee saffroncircle@gmail.com           AAPI Community Boat Cruise: Sold out in 11 minutes!... Limited Sponsorship Opportunities/Tickets available To borrow the title of a semi-old Nicolas Cage/Angelina Jolie movie... "Gone in 660 Seconds!!" All 900+ free tickets for our community's Free, Summer-Fun Cruise "sold out" in an astonishing ELEVEN MINUTES!... breaking last year's record of 27 minutes.   You could even say, tickets sales were "Too Fast, Too Furious!" (Ok... I'll stop). There are still a very limited number of "Sponsor Tickets" available for anyone who missed out on the 900+ free tickets.  (i.e., the reason we're able offer food & entertainment aboard our free cruise is because of a few generous sponsors). - To learn more, and to become a sponsor, please click here.  We hope you'll consider becoming a sponsor to support our efforts, and join us on our August 20th cruise. "Thank you!" to our community for once again showing an overwhelming interest in our annual cruise,  And as always, a huge "shout out" to the generous folks at "Boston Harbor Now" along with Bay State Cruise Company. Because of their generosity, our community will enjoy an evening aboard the spacious Provincetown II for our “Summer Fun Cruise” around Boston Harbor. You can learn more about Boston Harbor Now by visiting: https://www.bostonha rbornow.org Thanks again, and we hope to see folks on August 20th. - Leverett (official invitation & link to sponsorships, below) ------------------------------ - THE 3rd ANNUAL: "OMG! THEY'RE STILL GIVING US A BOAT!" FREE, SUMMER FUN CRUISE, AROUND BOSTON HARBOR Monday, August 20, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT) Aboard the spacious Provincetown II (see photo) Boston Harbor - Boarding at the World Trade Center Dock 200 Seaport Boulevard Boston MA Chinatown Walking Tours & More This summer, CHSNE is offering hour long public walking tours exploring Chinatown's history and public art. These walking tours are rarely offered to the public on an individual sign up and are a limited-time offer, so get your tickets today! Make sure to also check out the other New England events below.  Chinatown History Tour Fri, July 27th, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Fri, August 3rd, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Fri, August 24th, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Have you ever wanted to learn more about the history of Boston's Chinatown? This walking tour will explore Chinatown's early history and how its community has changed over the decades! Click here for tickets! CHSNE members save $3 with the code CHSNE2018 Chinatown Mural Tour Tues, August 14th, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tues, September 11th, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Ever pondered the who, what, how of Chinatown’s many public murals? Wonder no more! This walking tour will reveal the stories and history behind select Chinatown murals. Reserve your space today! CHSNE members save $3 with the code CHSNE2018 From the Archives by Jerry Zheng, Tisch Summer Fellow What did Chinese restaurants serve in the past? How did Chinese restaurants attract customers before the age of Internet? CHSNE’s collection of Chinese restaurant matchbooks and menus can be used to answer these questions and more.  Scrolling through the collection brings one’s mind back to a very different time. One immediately notices the many non-Chinese dishes. Today a Chinese restaurant serving “french fries”, “bread roll”, or “southern-style fried chicken” would probably raise a foodie’s eyebrows. But this was a common practice in the past for Chinese restaurants to cater to non-Chinese palates. One might also be surprised to see the prevalence of Polynesian food in Chinese restaurant. It’s not uncommon to see restaurants with a Chinese name serving “Chinese-Polynesian dishes” or “exotic” Tiki drinks. This reflects the post-war American society’s fascination with Polynesian food, a trend harnessed by many Chinese restaurant owners. It’s also interesting to study how restaurants employed various oriental and Chinese motifs to decorate their menus and matchbooks in a way that might be branded as “stereotypical” by a modern observer. The collection demonstrates American society’s perception of Chinese cuisine and its evolution over the past decades. It also documents the personal history of many enterprising Chinese Americans rising to the challenges of the era.  Clockwise from top left: Tiki drink menu from Trader Vic's, circa 1970s; menu from Cathay House, noting the 10 cent charge for bread and butter, circa 1960s; menu cover from Cathay House, circa 1960s; part of CHSNE's matchbook collection. UPCOMING EVENTS: Friday, October 5th CHSNE's Annual Meeting & Dinner Banquet Sunday, August 5th Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival Sunday, August 12th CCBA's Chinatown August Moon Festival  Saturday, August 19th QARI's Quincy August Moon Festival Friday, August 24th to Sunday, August 26th ACDC's Films at the Gate Festival Saturday, September 8th Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival Saturday, June 30th to Saturday, September 22nd On View at the Pao Arts Center: From Pencil to Page: Sketches and Illustrations by Grace Lin CHSNE NEEDS YOU! CHSNE is a membership-based 501(c)(3)non-profit organization dedicated solely to documenting, preserving, and promoting the history and legacy of Chinese immigration in New England. Please consider becoming a member or donating to help cover our projects and operating expenses.  Become a member today! Donate to CHSNE TGIF!! Don't forget to buy your tickets! is proud to present Annual Bar-B-Q The day of the event is quickly approaching, so don't forget to buy your tickets on the link below if you haven't done so already! https://boston.naaap.org/events/naaap-annual-bar-b-q Arsenal Park 485 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472 July 28th, 2018 Saturday 12pm - 5pm It's that time of the year again! Join NAAAP Boston in collaboration with the Boston Asian Professionals Meetup for a day of great food and fun activities. Take in the summer weather, enjoy the fine food, participate in the raffle and outdoor games. Prizes includes 2 Amazon Fire Tables, restaurants gift cards, complimentary NAAAP membership and more! Don't miss out with this fun networking cookout! Copyright © 2018 National Association of Asian American Professionals - Boston Chapter, All rights reserved. This email was sent by: National Association of Asian American Professionals - Boston Chapter PO Box 51922 - Boston, MA, 02205 Please RSVP: TOMORROW (Thurs. 7/12) - Reception for Tram Nguyen, candidate for State Rep. (18th Essex District) Just a quick reminder to please RSVP for tomorrow's reception supportin g Tram Nguyen - candidate for State Representative in the 18th Essex District (portions of Andover, North Andover, Boxford and Tewksbury) Here are details for our event (also see attached invitation): - When: TOMORROW, Thursday, July 12th (5:30-7pm) - Where: Verrill Dana, LLP - One Boston Place (Suite 1600), Boston - Co-Hosts: ~ Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell ~ Councilor At-Large Annissa Essaibi George ~ Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu ~ City Councilor Lydia Edwards ~ Attorney Geoff Why ~ Leverett Wing ~ ** To RSVP & Donate: https://secure.actblue .com/donate/7-12reception   - Please note: RSVP'ing would be helfpul for entering thru building security As I've mentioned, Tram is a talented candidate, with a truly inspiring story:  - From her journey, fleeing the hostile communist regime of Vietnam (when she was only 5 years old)...  - Through her educational accomplishments, graduating at the top her class at Methuen High School, then continuing onto college...  - To her current work as a staff attorney with Greater Boston Legal Service (GBLS) where she works selflessly to help victims of crimes... ... Tram is a smart, selfless and resilient candidate who I think will be a fantastic State Representative.  To learn more about her, please visit her website at: http://votetram.com/meet-tram/    (Hint: Watch the video!) I hope you can join us in supporting Tram Nguyen tomorrow. We are a peer-led, community-based network dedicated to advancing Asian women's health and wellness through education, advocacy, and support. AWFH Newsletter | July 2018 Facebook Twitter Website Subscribe Email Congratulate to Newly Elected AWFH Board Members Check out AWFH's website to meet and greet with our newly-elected board members.  AWFH also sincerely thanks Caroline Cai, Julia Lai and Manas Babas for their services. Seeking Participants of Self-Care Video Project Asian Women for Health is working with Nikita Sampath, a multimedia journalist to produce a short video on Self Care within the Pan-Asian community.  The goal of the project is to  Spread awareness on the existing ideas of self care and traditional medicine within the Pan-Asian community, and  To bring awareness to the Pan-Asian and larger communities regarding the importance of practicing self care Toward the same, we are looking for volunteers to answer simple questions on their ideas of self care. We are also looking for expert opinions on  The ideas of mind, body, spirit connection and the traditional approach to health  Preventive-care as a form of self care and Asian attitudes towards it The importance of self care and what happens when it is not present Any questions regarding the project can be addressed to Nikita Sampath at nikita.v.sampath@gmail.com When: Monday, July 16, 2018, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Where: John Hancock Tower - EY Boston Office 23rd Floor Conference Room, 200 Clarendon Street, Boston Find out more here Sign up for webinars: Taking Your Anti-Racism Work To the Next Level Want to go beyond comfortable anti-racist work and make a tangible difference in your own communities? This webinar is for you! Practical Decolonization: How To Live It Daily Colonialism is deeply rooted in American history. It’s time to start unlearning it. Practical Decolonization Pt. 2: How to Take Your Liberation Movements to the Next Level Find out what you can do join the fight against white supremacy! Not That Kind of Feminist: Moving Beyond White Feminism The women who make up the world don't consist of a singular narrative – so why should your feminism? 2018 Camp City Awake Once a year, we challenge ourselves to a decidedly different approach to next gen connection and conversation: Camp City Awake. Last summer, it was 100 leaders in a cabin in New Hampshire. This year, we’re keeping Boston in view with a day-long outdoor learning experience at Thompson Island.  When: Friday, July 27, 2018, 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM Fund out more here Announcing: 2018 CelebrASIANS Benefit Fashion Show When: Saturday, October 13, 6 - ( PM Where: Boston Medical Center Shapiro Building Atrium, 725 Albany Street, Boston MA 02118 Click here to register! Email us for more info Calling for Participants for Research Study  Exploring Medical Preferences of Women with Estrogen Receptor (EMPOWER) is a study that is being conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts – Boston (UMB) and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). We are interested in speaking to young women who have been diagnosed with hormone-receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer to gain a better understanding of women’s thoughts about taking oral hormonal treatment, such as tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor, and their current experience with such treatments. We will screen interested women to check whether they are eligible to participate in an English or Spanish interview about their experiences with oral hormonal treatment. Interested women should: Have been younger than 45 years of age when diagnosed with breast cancer Identify as Black, Latina, Hispanic OR are experiencing financial stress Have a history of Stage 1, 2, or 3 hormone-receptor positive (HR+) breast cancer Have completed chemotherapy and/or radiation, between 6 months to 2 years ago Have no evidence of breast cancer recurrence  This will be a one-time phone interview; all information will be strictly confidential, and a $40 gift card will be sent to participants after the interview as a thank you.  Interested in participating or learning more about EMPOWER? Call 617-582-7942 or 617-287-7174 Email empower@partners.org or empower@umb.edu Visit https://www.umb.edu/gokids/empower  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Recruitment for the third cohort of Pathways to Wellness, a Dana-Farber study about wellness after breast cancer, will begin this summer. The study, conducted in collaboration with the University of California Los Angeles and Johns Hopkins University, compares how mindfulness meditation or survivorship education meet the common needs of young survivors. Eligible participants are women who were diagnosed with early-stage (0-III) breast cancer at or before age 50, and are within 5 years of diagnosis. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the study team: 617-582-9706 orPathwaysToWellness@partners.org. Science News: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in South Asians in the United States: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Treatments The Scientific Statement looks at how atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk factors affect South Asians, with special focus on those living in the United States. The Scientific Statement focuses on how ASCVD risk factors affect the South Asian population living in the U.S. to inform clinical strategies to reduce disease and guide future research to reduce ASCVD in this population. This AHA Scientific Statement reviewed the scientific literature relevant to the South Asian population regarding demographics and risk factors, health behaviors, and interventions, including physical activity, diet, medications, and community strategies. Source: Circulation. You can read more here Science News: Early warning tool for breast cancer prediction in southeast Asian women A researcher at The University of Nottingham Malaysia is collaborating with scientists at Cancer Research Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom to develop a new early warning tool that could help to predict which women in South East Asia are most at risk of developing breast cancer. The work of Dr. Weang Kee Ho in the University's Department of Applied Mathematics could help to find out whether it is possible to target expensive mammographic screening at women who are most likely to be affected, enabling doctors to detect the disease in its early stages when it is most treatable. Source: Medicalxpress. You can read more here. Volunteer with AWFH Asian Women for Health is always seeking volunteers to become part of our network! If you are interested, please take part in this brief survey. Your participation will help us match your interests to the various volunteer opportunities. We look forward to growing the AWFH network with your help! Clean, Shop, Do Good! AWFH is partnering with Union & Fifth to gather and sell donated designer items from members. All proceeds will help AWFH continue serving and educating women about health! DONATE HERE LIST OF ACCEPTED BRANDS Calling Sponsors for Newsletter! Promote your company/organization here to over 2,200 AWFH e-newsletter subscribers! CLICK FOR MORE INFO Educate. Advocate. Reciprocate. 83 Wallace Street, Somerville, MA 02144 617.767.1071 www.asianwomenforhealth.org Upcoming Events Annual Summer BBQ Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 12-5PM Arsenal Park Picnic Area, 485 Arsenal Street. Watertown, MA 02472 It's that time of the year again! Join NAAAP Boston in collaboration with the Boston Asian Professionals Meetup for a day of great food and fun activities. Take in the summer weather, enjoy the fine food, participate in the raffle and outdoor games. Don't miss out with this fun networking cookout! Early Bird Tickets are $5 for NAAAP members and $15 for non-NAAAP members till July 10. After July 10, tickets increase to $15 for NAAAP members and $20 for non-NAAAP members.  Registration Link: https://boston.naaap.org/events/naaap-annual-bar-b-q Habitat for Humanity Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Greater Boston (more details to follow) This is a great volunteer opportunity for those looking to give back to the local area community.  Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston helps bring people together to build homes, communities and hope by revitalizing neighborhoods, building sustainable and affordable housing solutions, and empowering families through successful homeownership. RSVP link: https://naaap-boston.silkstart.com/events/habitat-for-humanity Arise to Lead" Leadership Convention by NAAAP  August 23-25, 2018  Atlanta, GA NAAAP National is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2018 Leadership Convention, “Arise to Lead”, at the InterContinental Hotel in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA! The purpose of the convention is to enable and inspire people to achieve success through leadership in society, business, and government. The Leadership Convention consists of several programs and events including a summit for leaders of employee/business resource groups, professional development workshops, keynote sessions by leaders from the Asian and Pacific American (APA) community, a diversity career fair, and The ATL Gala featuring the NAAAP 100 and Inspire Awards. The Convention welcomes attendees from all professional backgrounds, and is inclusive of people of all races and ethnicities. To learn more about the convention and register, please check out the Leadership Convention's main website: https://www.leadershipconvention.org Acceler ASIAN September 29, 2018 Tickets go live mid-July Our professional development conference offers the inspiration and practical knowledge you need to achieve and advance in your career. Through interactive speakers, panels, and workshops, learn to embrace your authentic self, strengthen communication, and prepare for the future workforce. Hear from keynote speaker Bill Imada, former CEO of IW Group, an award-winning marketing agency, as well as guests from State Street, Wayfair, EY, and more. Toastmasters Thursday, July 12 and 26, 2018, 6:30-8:00 PM EST CIC, 50 Milk St, 16th Floor, Edison Room, Boston, MA 02109 Looking to be a better communicator?  Want to deliver amazing presentations?  NAAAP Toastmasters Club provides a friendly and supportive environment for you to grow as a leader.  The meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome.  Join us and take the next step in actualizing your potential today! Past Events NAAAP in the Community Thank you to everyone who joined us on June 9th at the Rice Sticks & Tea food pantry! We greatly appreciate your time and efforts in helping package and distribute food and grocery items to local low-income Asian families.   Opportunities NAAAP is recruiting Leaders!  Do you have a strong skill set and looking for the right opportunity to serve in a mission driven non-profit organization? Are you interested in building your leadership skills and expand your professional network?  NAAAP Boston could be the right fit for you!  Volunteer Leadership Positions [Corporate Account Manager] – NAAAP Boston, Boston [Vice President of Member Relations]– NAAAP Boston, Boston [Director of Technology] – NAAAP Boston, Boston [PR/Marketing Director] – NAAAP Boston, Boston As a leader of NAAAP Boston, you will receive: Meaningful leadership experience that will help you become a better leader Specific leadership training   For more information on our job postings, please contact recruiting@naaapboston.org. For more information on our job postings, please contact corporaterelations@naaapboston.org. > View All Jobs Shopping with Amazon! Support today’s Asian American youth and NAAAP Boston by shopping on Amazon Smile! With every purchase you make, a portion of the proceeds goes to our NAAAP Boston Scholarship Fund, used every year to reward high school seniors with exceptional leadership and high academic achievement.  Make sure to shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3168838 and share this link for everyone to see - your co-workers, friends, family - and tell them how to get amazing deals and generate donations!  Please join us for the first mixer event in Boston for Female AAPI of ACE NextGen, the premier national network of Asian American and Pacific Islander millennial entrepreneurs. This is an amazing event where you can learn & connect with fellow Boston-based female entrepreneurs over Macarons+Bubbly+Appetizers in an intimate group setting! Space is limited (capped at 25), so don't miss out and get tickets today!  We are so excited to hear from our prolific speaker: Yvonne Hao, CFO of PillPack (pillpack.com), a Somerville-based online pharmacy designed to provide the best consumer experience, which recently got sold to Amazon for $1 Billion! Not to mention, we will have talented CL Tian, Founder of Pinkoa.com as our moderator! Event Schedule: 6:00-6:30 Networking 6:30-7:00 Interview/Story 7:00-7:15 Questions by moderator 7:15-7:30 Open Q&A 7:30-8:00 Networking * Appetizers (sponsored by Mei Mei Restaurant) + Macaron (Boston Bonbon) + Bubbly will be provided. All women-owned businesses. Ticket Price: $5 for ACE NextGen members or if you sign up for membership (our annual membership fee is $100)  OR $20 for non-members Our membership gives you access to an exclusive directory of API entrepreneurs from all over the country and discounted or free access to most events! * This event is for people who are female-identified. We use an inclusive definition of “woman” and “female” and we welcome trans women, genderqueer women, and non-binary people who are significantly female-identified. ---Attendee List (will be updated soon)---- 1) Rita Ng, Founder of Boston Bonbon (bostonbonbon.com) 2) CL Tian, Founder of Pinkoa.com I'm excited to invite you to the Graduation of our newest Commonwealth Seminar class, THIS Wednesday, June 20th (see invitation email, below).   As we approach two huge milestones (... our 15th Anniversary & our 1,300th Graduate), we'd love for you to meet our newest, stellar class, and hear some of their inspiring stories (... the "class testimonials" are always a highlight!). Our Graduation Ceremony will be at the State House (Room 222) from 3:15pm-5pm.  Afterwards, please join us at our Celebratory Reception from 5:30pm-7pm at Scholar's (25 School Street - just down the Hill).  Both events are always a fun time, filled with "positive energy". Please see our email invitation below for more information & details about the Seminar and our current class.  Hope you can join us this Wednesday! - Leverett (email invitation, below) ----------------------- Leverett Wing - Executive Director The Commonwealth Seminar: "Opening the Doors of Government to Everyone" Use code aceNGmember to get 50% off! As promised, we are offering our paid members the first priority in our flagship event, the annual conference, and giving you the first chance to purchase the tickets at half price! As a community and as entrepreneurs, story telling is a key component in selling our brand to the world -- be it, customers, investors, employees and sometimes family. And it pays too, Warren Buffet commonly identifies story telling as the #1 way to increase your net worth. So this year the theme of our third annual national conference will be: "Origins". We will bring together story tellers and coaches in the API community to share their wisdom and knowledge so you can come away better equipped to express yourself and the value your business. This is the premier API gathering of millennial entrepreneurs and small business owners from all over America. Come forge relationships and business opportunities that will last a lifetime. Attendance will be capped at 200. Member Price: $100 Non-Member Price: $200 Keynote Speaker: 2020 Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Sponsored by: Southwest Airlines Purchase Your Ticket! Leverett Wing Wanted to invite you to join me and a number of business, professional and community leaders for a Breakfast Reception, supporting our friend Dan Koh's Congressional Campaign (MA-3rd District). Here are the event details: - When: Next Wednesday (June 6th) 8:00am-9:00am - Where: Verrill Dana, LLP - One Boston Place, Suite 1600, Boston - Co-Hosts: Eva Chau; Selina & Joe Chow; Eugene Ho; Jeff Hsi; Paul W Lee; Colette Phillips; Marian Tse; Leverett Wing; Barbara & Bert Why; Geoffrey Why; Emily Yu - Contribute/RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gfwy# As I've consistently stated, Dan's intelligence, tireless work ethic, and progressive vision make him an amazing candidate... and will make him a fantastic Congressman. Dan's priorities include expanding access to quality, affordable healthcare and fighting for an economy where everyone can earn a living wage and has the opportunity to get ahead. He recently released his plan to improve our educational system which includes: Universal Pre-K, Tuition Free Community Colleges and Reducing Student Debt.  You can read more about it here: https://koh2018.com/dan-koh-rolls-out-comprehensive-education-platform/ A descendant of Korean and Lebanese immigrants, Dan served as Chief of Staff to Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, where he managed 18,000 employees and a $3 billion budget during one of the most prosperous four-year stretches in Boston’s history. Previously, Dan served as Chief of Staff at the Huffington Post. He also served as an advisor to Boston Mayor Tom Menino and as an intern for Senator Ted Kennedy I hope you can join us next Wednesday to support Dan. Just a quick reminder about TOMORROW NIGHT'S Tenth Annual Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration, at WGBH-TV/Radio (7pm-9pm, at One Guest Street, Brighton). The event is FREE, and open to the public (see below for details), but registration is required. We hope you can join us for this milestone celebration during which we'll spotlight AAPI entrepreneurs who have risen to the top of their fields while remaining civically engaged in the community.  We'll also highlight some of the diverse programming which WGBH will be showing in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. A very special "thank you!" to: WGBH's Liz Cheng (General Manager for WGBHTelevision and The World Channel), Amy Axelrod (Director of Board Relations), Elizabeth Hagyard, and Meryl Franzone for their tireless work in, once again, engaging the community and putting this event together. No other broadcast medium does AAPI Heritage Month like PBS (especially, WGBH).  With its demonstrated commitment to diversity in broadcasting, 'GBH is a wonderful resource for our communities, and "sets the standard" for broadcast media. I'm extremely proud to be an Overseer at WGBH, and I hope you'll join us tomorrow for our Tenth Annual AAPI Heritage Month Celebration. Details on our event are below. Hope to see you there! - Leverett (RSVP & event details, below) Please Join Eva Chau | Selina & Joe Chow | Eugene Ho Jeff Hsi | Paul Lee | Colette Phillips | Marian Tse Leverett Wing | Barbara & Bert Why | Geoffrey Why | Emily Yu  For an Event in Support of DAN KOH FOR CONGRESS  Wednesday, June 6th 8:00AM – 9:00AM  Verrill Dana LLP One Boston Place, Suite 1600, Boston  SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION  Host: $2,700 |  Sponsor: $1,500  Supporter: $1000 |  Friend: $500  To Contribute: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gfwy#  Checks can be addressed to  “Committee to Elect Dan Koh” and mailed to: P.O. Box 723, Andover, MA 01810  For questions or to RSVP by email, please contact Beth at beth@koh2018.com  Contributions or gifts to the Committee to Elect Dan Koh are not tax deductible. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle.  CELEBRATION OF ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT) WGBH 1 Guest Street Boston, MA 02135 View Map Attend Event Share this event: Celebration of Asian Pacific American Culture  Tues., 5/22, 7pm–9pm at WGBH Studios. Join us for WGBH’s 10th annual celebration of Asian Pacific American culture with specially selected films and programs airing this month on WGBH 2, WGBX 44 and World, our national documentary and information channel.  This year, the event will spotlight Asian American entrepreneurs who have risen to the top of their respective industries and remain civically engaged in their communities. Leaders from a variety of sectors will share their personal experiences and journeys to professional success with the event attendees.  Liz Cheng, general manager of WGBH Television and the World Channel, will moderate the discussion with panelists Yvonne Hao, COO and CFO of Pill Pack, Mohamad Ali, President and CEO of Carbonite and Ian So, CEO, co-owner and co-founder of Chicken and Rice Guys. Panelists will offer real-world advice to event attendees. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register now: https://www.wgbh.org/event/cel ebration-of-asian-pacific-amer ican-culture  Directions and Parking Information WGBH offers free parking for visitors and events.  Come and Explore What We Have This Month! Taiwan Bio Forum : Healthcare Innovation Beyond Borders    In the advent of the International BIO Convention in Boston, joinus for a day of healthcare and biomedical innovations at Taiwan Biotech Forum, jointly hosted by MJNE and DCB on June 3rd at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School. Meet and network with top leaders in biopharma, medtech, venture capital, and academia from Taiwan and around the world. Agenda Highlights: Keynote Talk - "Venturing into the Digital Health Era Startup Ecosystem Panel Discussion – “Fostering Entrepreneurship and Innovation”Startu VC Panel Discussion - "Building Cross-Border Partnerships" Corporate Panel Discussion - "Cross-Sector Innovations in Healthcare" Academia-Industry Panel Discussion - "Fostering a Robust Ecosystem" Keynote Speaker: Jason Wang We are thrilled to have MasterChef’s Jason Wang as our keynote speaker sharing his perspectives as a second generation Taiwanese American! As a chef, musician, and educator, Jason is an active leader in many communities within Greater Boston. TAP Boston 6th Annual Spring Gala Serving Our Communities. Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders. Saturday, May 19th, 7 to 9 PM Please join us for our 6th Annual Spring Gala to celebrate accomplishments of TAP-Boston’s programs and community impact over the past year!  Learn about our vision for a better Boston, make meaningful connections with people who care about this community, and together give back to this place we call home. Our Program The 6th Annual Spring Gala is a formal evening filled with program showcases, raffles, awards, and a photobooth! Catch up with friends you made in the past year at TAP events, or meet someone new over hors d'oeuvres and a drink all dressed up. Either way, we’re excited to see you soon! Dress code is cocktail attire. Ticketing Your ticket includes light hors d'oeuvres, one raffle ticket, and good fun! Early bird tickets end May 1st, 11:59PM. ($25) Regular tickets end May 17th, 11:59PM. ($35) Grab a ticket now and we can't wait to see you there! For more details, head here: https://tap-boston-6th-annual-gala-tickets.eventbrite.co -- Chyi-Shin Shu  |  舒其馨 |  President  |  714-200-3011 TAP-Boston MIT Asia Business Conference: “Innovative Asia” Saturday, March 3, 2018 8:30am - 5:30pm MIT Media Lab (75 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02139) The MIT Asian Business Conference is the largest Asian business conference in the US and brings together founders, executives and investors to showcase the myriad ways Asia is leading technological innovation and shaping the world. This year, the focus is on  Healthcare, Retail & Consumer, Banking & Finance, and PE/VC Investment. Keynote speakers include Lee McCabe, Head of North America at Alibaba and Wei Jiang, Partner at ZhenFund. Exclusive for members - save $10 with the promo code: TAPBOSTON