Two weeks ago, TACL-LYF successfully held its weeklong Taiwanese American summer camp, having so much fun in the sun with over 120 campers and 45 staff. The theme for this year’s LYF Camp was “When LYF Gives You Lemons,” and the campers worked on their problem-solving skills and leadership skills, while exploring Taiwanese American culture.
LYF Camp 2016: When LYF Gives You Lemons
July 6th, 2016Your Summer Checklist for the 2016 General Election
June 26th, 2016With the 2016 primary season winding down, the major party nominations will soon be made. The road to the general election is sure to be eventful and it is important that every voice in each generation in our community is heard. Voter registration guidelines vary from state to state and can be confusing. Make sure
Chapter Update: 12 Things to Know About This Year’s TAP-NY and TAP-Boston Ski and Snowboard Extravaganza
April 5th, 2016TAP-NY and TAP-Boston teamed up for the 2nd annual TAP Ski and Snowboard Extravaganza in March! We tackled an all-new mountain in Okemo, and shredded slopes in short sleeves despite unseasonably warm conditions. We made quick work of 15 pizza pies in the cabins, and of course, enjoyed some libations in the evenings. This trip
SNEAK PEEK: FALL 2016 TACL CONVENTION
April 5th, 2016After dreaming big at Winter 2016 Convention in Atlanta, TAP-Boston has been busy planning for the Fall 2016 TACL Convention over Labor Day weekend Sept 2-5, 2016. @boardmembers, mark your calendars!Sneak peek for Board Members: Boston is a city rich with history, but we don’t want to do things that have been already done. We’re
RECAP: 2016 JANUARY TACL CONVENTION
April 4th, 2016In January 2016, TAP-Atlanta invited the TACL family to the deep south for our semi-annual convention to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend and to DREAM BIG, their theme for the weekend.To highlight our weekend of learning and fun, here are some pictures to help us recap: 1. LEADERSHIP: We learned that to be a
Lunar New Year Festival – Music, Identity, and Culture
March 3rd, 2016On Saturday, February 20, 2016, Kimberley Chen (陳芳語), Soft Lipa (蛋堡), Kina Grannis, and the Far East Movement all took the stage at Terminal 5 in New York City. For four hours, the performers took turns playing their hits (and rocking some covers), to a crowd of over a thousand people in an amazing night
To 紅包 or not to 紅包 ?
February 4th, 2016Born and Raised in America I’m pretty positive I’m not the only one who gets confused about what exactly to do on Lunar New Year. I’ve never experienced what it was like in Taiwan or Hong Kong during the holiday. The only things I knew about were the things I learned from my parents and
Making the Taiwanese American Voice Heard
January 3rd, 2016In the simplest terms, a democracy is a government by the people. While many may feel that politics has become too complicated and distant from their daily lives, it is important to remember that there is one simple way to be heard: VOTE. “…we must play an active part in shaping our government, and keep
Propel Your Career to the Next Level with TAP-Boston’s New Program
January 3rd, 2016In August 2015, TAP-Boston decided it was time to put an end to the quarter-life crisis – or at least try to. In the past, our professional development programming has addressed skill development and networking, but we noticed another professional problem that we were not addressing: there were members who were not satisfied in their
Miss Asian American Stephanie Lin
November 4th, 2015On the auspicious day of August 8, 2015, Stephanie Lin was crowned Miss Asian America at the pageant held in San Francisco. As a member of our TAP family, Stephanie graciously gives us an insider look into her achievement and what she hopes to accomplish as the first Taiwanese American to earn this title. Think