There’s no better time of the year than when the #taclfam gets together. This time, the destination for our 2024 Spring Convention Retreat was none other than the historic city of New Orleans. Bustling with good food and amazing music, Taiwanese American Citizens League hosted our 13 programs within TACL for another amazing reunion during the last weekend of February 2024.

Following up from our new format that was pioneered in Denver in 2023, TACL planned for more opportunities for participants to network and learn more from each other. Starting off with a short programming session at the famous Preservation Hall where the 2024 National Board was introduced and upcoming initiatives, such as a closer partnership with TaiwanPlus, was shared.

For this convention’s version of a banquet, we enjoyed a lunch jazz cruise on a steamboat, a unique experience that New Orleans has to offer! Everyone broke up into separate groups to continue networking while enjoying the breeze. In the evenings, the group was able to mix things up and enjoy small group dinners in a more intimate setting.

With cross-program learning and bonding time being the focus of this retreat, the National Board prepared a large number of excursions such as a city walking tour, ghost walking tour, JAMNOLA, Mardi Gras World, bar & brewery tour, jazz club, and bourbon street. This allowed our members to connect with each other over common interests.

Here’s a quick look at some of these excursions:

Although we had to part ways at the end of the weekend, we’re excited to see everyone again in Washington D.C. in September when TAP-DC hosts our 2024 Fall Convention!

Check out the trailer here: