✨Board spotlights✨
Next is the rest of the executive board: Secretary Cindy and Treasurer Yitian!
Applications are now live and can be found here and on fb: https://forms.gle/g35gvB7NRVD5v4wJ7
Board Spotlights
Taiwanese American Cultural Festival
Join us for an all-day, free, and family-friendly festival showcasing Taiwanese culture, food, entertainment, activities and more. Check out mouth-watering delicacies, learn some easy Bite Size Taiwanese, rock out to performances by renowned TA performers, dive into scenic destinations, and win some prizes!
https://www.facebook.com/events/462970348461211/
Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco Chapter (TAP-SF)
TAP LA - The Good Good Laugh Show
Come join us for a night of comedy and drag from AAPI performers all around the world - that’s right, we’re international baby! The Asian American community is not only resilient and strong, but creative and talented, and we are bringing it all together. As we enter into Asian American Pacific Heritage Month, we bring you the best and brightest API performers from Comedy Central, Netflix, NBC Asian America and more in an evening of laughs with 100% of ticket sales going to support #STOPAAPIHATE.
$10 for TAP-Members and $15 for Non-Members.
https://tapla.org/event-4268960
Thanks for coming to our Pineapple Cake event!
Thank you to everyone who came out today for our pineapple cake making! Everyone’s 鳳梨酥 (Feng li shu) were amazing and it was impossible to pick a winner! From Jasmine and Will’s round and golden cakes (pix 1 &4) to Steve’s luscious squares (pic 2) everyone did a fantastic job! Shoutout to Christine and Phil for their perfectly round cakes! And our very own pres for his unique flower shaped cake (pic 5). Special thank you to our talented instructors Jeannie and grace for a great presentation! Much love, TAP DC family 🍍❤️
TAP Boston Edge: Virtual Career Panel
Join TAP as we get advice from an accomplished career panel on how to maximize your professional growth after you graduate from college!
We have assembled panelists from a diverse set of backgrounds (business, law, medicine, and tech) and cities (Boston, New York, Seattle, San Francisco) to give advice on topics that include:
Educational preparation and experience for different career paths
Perspectives on what it’s like to work in different professions
Summer - how to best use it to advance your career
Grad school - gap year and costs
Comparison of work culture and environments
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tap-edge-virtual-career-panel-optimizing-early-career-growth-tickets-148000197575
TAP-DC game night collaboration
In remembrance of Sgt. Eddie Chen.
TAP-DC remembers Sgt. Eddie Chen, a Taiwan-born U.S. Army sergeant killed in action on this day in 2004. On this Tomb Sweeping Day, we extend our thoughts to his family, his brother Virgil, and his brothers in the 1st Calvary Division.
Eddie Chen is buried in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery.
Kenwood Cherry Blossom Community walk
Thank you to everyone who came out to our cherry blossom walk!! 🌸✨🌸 We love being basic and taking cherry blossom pix with all of you! More outdoor adventures to come 🌼🌞🌷🍄
TAP into Panda Express Fundraiser for #StopAAPIHate
Join Us Tomorrow - #StopAAPIHate
Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) is fundraising to support AAPI organizations in Stop the Hate through Panda Express and Panda Express will donate 28% of the day’s sales from its stores across the US that uses the code STOPAAPIH8. #stopaapihate #StopAsianHate #asianamerican #pandaexpress #taiwaneseamerican #fundrasier
Online orders only! Save the date and go order some delicious orange chicken at your nearby Panda Express using the code "STOPAAPIH8" in the promo box during online checkout at order.pandaexpress.com on Thursday, April 1!
https://community.pandaexpress.com/virtual-fundraiser/events/promotions/f970e633-234c-383d-45b2-9cdd89c0574d/en/landing?fbclid=IwAR34JukO8U5LJS9Z6IVABwdBQHh3aj7DM6sQryaMU4S5oZlXP_SOA_x4jmg
SPARK by TACL
SPARK by Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL) is the first virtual mini accelerator dedicated to supporting and advancing Taiwanese American entrepreneurs and the businesses that they lead.
Over the course of three weeks in July and August 2021, selected companies will network with other selected entrepreneurs, learn how to build businesses through exclusive educational programming, and receive dedicated 1:1 coaching from awesome Taiwanese American entrepreneurs and business leaders. In addition, finalists will have the opportunity to win up to $15,000 cash!
We’re looking for volunteers to join the leadership team. Learn more about SPARK by TACL here: https://bit.ly/2OJLyPV
Apply by 3/21 to join the team!
Application link: https://bit.ly/3aR7NvK
TAP-DC Statement Condemning Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
In light of the recent and tragic events in Atlanta, the TAP-DC family puts forth this statement condemning all anti-Asian hate and violence. TAP-DC denounces all acts of discrimination, harassment, and violent crimes against the AAPI, brown, black and indigenous communities. We pray for all the families and friends who recently lost a loved one and encourage all to come together during these difficult times. Additional resources can be found at https://tacl.org/stopaapihate/
Taiwanese American Professionals Washington, D.C. Area - TAP DC
Hi TAPpers! Are you still on the job hunt, wanting some career tips, or interested in working for a Taiwanese company? Well look no further!
2021 Virtual Taiwan Career Talk in Eastern United States
Please join the Investment and Trade Office of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US for an online career event on March 29, 2021 at 7 PM to explore job opportunities provided by Taiwanese enterprises.
At the event, human resources representatives from ASUS, Acer, Realtek, Micron, and Taishin Financial Holdings will introduce job openings and share their insights of future recruitment trends.
This event aims to bridge US talents with Taiwanese enterprises in response to their surging demands for diverse workforces. Don't miss the chance if you have interests to work with global companies and experience Asian lifestyle.
Time：March 29th 7 PM – 9PM
Registration:
https://www.contacttaiwan.tw/main/docDetail.aspx…
*This is a member-exclusive event. Please register to become a Contact Taiwan Talent Member before signing up for the event. (For the question “Where did you learn about Contact Taiwan?”, please select America >> Taiwan Government Office >> Investment and Trade Office - Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US.)
You will receive the event link in your email three days before the event. For more information, please contact ychou@twinvestandtrade.org.
TAP-DC LinkedIn announcement
TAP-DC is proud to officially announce 📣📣📣 the launch of our LinkedIn group focused on jobs and professional career development topics! Click https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8989529/ or see below QR code now to join.
This new group will regularly feature posts on job announcements, and professional career development workshops in the service of our members and the community at large. It will also be an excellent opportunity to network with professionals like you! Join us now - we welcome folks from all backgrounds.
Happy Thanksgiving from TAP-DC!
The holidays are right around the corner, and in these unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever that we come together as a community. TAP-DC will continue to provide opportunities in service of you, our community - so make sure you stay tuned to tap-dc.org and join our newsletter/membership as we announce upcoming initiatives in the near future. From all of us in the TAP-DC family, we wish you a happy, healthy and safe holiday! We are #thankful for you! 🦃
October 2020 Newsletter
October flew by so quick, but we had some great fun as fall came into full swing. Here are some highlights!
MIDAUTUMN: MOONCAKE FESTIVAL - 10/10/2020
OLD RAG HIKE - 10/18/2020
September 2020 Newsletter
Fall has officially arrived, and with that brings outdoor activities!
Here’s what has happened so far:
SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN HIKE - 09/06/2020
What’s a hike without a view? TAP members gather atop a rock.
BILLY GOAT HIKE - 09/12/2020
An adventurous group of TAP members scaling a rock slope.
DC BIKE RIDE - 09/19/2020
TAP rides through DC.
TAP BOARD RETREAT - 09/26/2020
Our annual TAP Board Retreat was great! We visited local farms, pumpkin patches, and organized our strategies for the year ahead of us.
That wraps it up for September! But keep in touch, we have lots of events coming up in the next few months. Be sure to check out our social media platforms and subscribe to our mailing list to see our latest updates.
August 2020 Newsletter
Thanks to all who joined our hiking trip out to Great Falls, we hope you all had a ton of fun! We have new upcoming events planned later this year, please stay tuned for more and check our social media pages for the latest updates!
December 2019 Newsletter
From all of us at TAP-DC, we hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving with friends and family! Bundle up out there, the weather sure has gotten cold real quick. We'll have some more events coming up this month, hope to see you at one of these events!
November 2019 Newsletter
Woo that was a lot of fun events last month! Thanks everyone for coming out to our meet and greet event with Rear Admiral Philip Yu of the U.S. Navy and going out for a hike with us at Old Rag. It was also great to see some of you at the Halloween TAPpy hour at HomeSlyce! We'll have some more events coming up this month, stay tuned!
October 2019 Newsletter
We had a blast meeting up with everyone at our Mid Autumn Food Festival in Gaithersburg, MD! Thanks to all the volunteers who came out to support our table. Remember to check "Other Asian" and write in "Taiwanese" on the 2020 Census!