1. subject:
Yams Response and Reminder for the 1999 Taiwanese
Men (and Women) of North America Calendar!
synopsis: Dialogue about the calendar and submission
form.
deadline: April 30, 1998
submitted by: Rolla Chuang
2. subject:
The 228 Massacre: Taiwan's Tragedy Remembered
synopsis: February 26, 1998 on the UC Berkeley
Campus
submitted by: Rosie Hsueh
3. subject:
Asian American Play-Writing Contest
synopsis: Adams Chinese Theatre series, Cambridge,
MA
deadline: February 17, 1998
submitted by: Karen Liao
4. subject:
ITASA Officer Application
synopsis: deadline: May 1, 1998
submitted by: Crystal Lee Chen
5. subject:
APA Law and Public Policy Conference
synopsis: Registration and Info, Cambridge, MA
March 6-8, 1998
submitted by: Reshma Saujani
6. subject:
AFSC Paid Internship!
synopsis: 10 to 15 hours/week, Philadelphia, PA
submitted by: Thoai Nguyen
7. subject:
Welcome To Yams!
submitted by: Tim Chuang
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1. Yams Response and Reminder for the 1999 Taiwanese Men
(and Women)
of North America Calendar!
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 14:54:18 -0500 (EST)
From: rolla <rolla@access.digex.net>
The response to the 1999 Taiwanese Men Of North America
Calendar! has been flurried and forthcoming. The calendar
committee has carefully reviewed the comments received and as a
result, have decided to make the Calendar Co-Ed. The calendar
committee considers equity to be the most important reason for
this
change.
Upon re-examining the purposes of the calendar: to promote
Taiwanese North American identity, increase Taiwanese North
American visibility, and to introduce Taiwanese Americans to
community resources and events, it is clear that the inclusion
of
women will accomplish these goals equally with the exception of
the
fourth purpose of destroying the myths surrounding asian male
masculinity. We believe a co-ed calendar will still address this
purpose, although not unilaterally, since half of the showcased
Taiwanese North Americans will be men. The most important reason
for this change, again, is to afford the opportunity for Taiwanese
North American women to participate equally in this cool, hip,
fun
and meaningful project!
YAMS feels that most, though not all, of the criticism of having
an
all men's calendar is reactionary backlash to the double standard
of
applying what is accepted and customary practice for women equally
to men. Women's calendars are more accepted in this society than
men's calendars which have come onto the scene recently with the
liberation of women's personal choices. YAMS believes that if a
women's calendar were announced, the broad based indignation over
the exclusion of men would not have been as extensive.
---------------------- Background article ------------------------
YAMS is sponsoring a 1999 calendar featuring Taiwanese North American
men and women. The purpose of the calendar is to promote Taiwanese
identity in North America, increase the Taiwanese visibility, and
introduce more younger Taiwanese American/Canadian youth to community
resources/events.
The calendar will be sold throughout the United States and Canada
VIA our Taiwanese community networks and commercial means. We
will be advertising the calendar through newspapers (Taiwanese,
Chinese, Asian), Asian American sources, and commercially
throughout Taiwan.
This calendar project is a major undertaking. We project a large
impact in our community, the broader Asian American/Canadian
community, and mainstream society. No less important, marketing
the calendar in Taiwan is projected to receive an enthusiastic
response. In Taiwan, it will make its mark in the ongoing
"Taiwanization" in pop culture, society, and politics. We anticipate
a
strong feedback in Taiwan.
The calendar will portray twelve Taiwanese American/Canadians
in black & white (with a powder blue tint) in different tasteful
backgrounds. Each participant will have a brief caption introducing
the participant, explaining his/her age, background, job/hobbies,
what
being Taiwanese in N. America means to her/him, and why preserving
and promoting Taiwanese identity/culture in N. America is important
to her/him.
Entry Deadline and Application:
All entries must be received (not postmarked) by April 30, 1998.
Please include two recent color pictures of yourself (one close-up)
in
any background. Please include your background statistics (age,
birth
place, school, hobbies, weight, height, language abilities) and
a
detailed letter introducing yourself, and explaining (1) why you
want to
be in the calendar, (2) what being Taiwanese in N. America means
to
you, and finally, (3) why preserving and promoting Taiwanese
identity/culture in N. America is important to you. Please limit
your
writing to no more than three typed, single-spaced pages
(maximum). See Applicant's Form at the end.
Procedure for selection:
Twelve finalists will be selected and notified on May 15 together
with
three runner-ups. Each finalist must then sign a waiver (to be
mailed
out at the same time) both giving full copyright and marketing
rights
to YAMS. Finalists must also submit one roll of 36 black and
white photographs by June 25, 1998. Each contestant enters the
competition with the understanding that if selected, she/he will
be
required to assist YAMS in soliciting a professional photographer
close to his/her home to help take the pictures. YAMS will use
its
resources to locate photographers near each finalist's home as
well
as provide guidelines at the time for taking the pictures where
possible. We will be arranging for volunteer professional
photographers to donate their time to taking 36 shots black/white
pictures of each person in different clothes/settings.
Candidates will be judged on physical appearance, artistic
interpretation, and response to the questions below. Finalists
will be
notified on May 15, 1998.
The calendars will be marketed beginning September 1, 1998 (orders
for the calendar may be placed prior to that date).
For consideration and more information please write/e-mail:
Rolla Chuang
321 Robin Hood Road
Havre de Grace, MD 21078-1909
410 612 6377
rolla@access.digex.net
Applicant's Form
1) English Name
2) Taiwanese Name
3) Address(es)
4) Home Phone (h)
5) Office Phone (o)
6) Birthday
7) Birthplace
8) Email
9) Height
10) Weight
11) Hair Color
12) Eye Color
13) School(s)
14) Fields of Study\Jobs Held
15) Languages Known:
16) Hobbies:
17) Favorite Taiwanese Food:
18) Favorite Saying/Quote:
19) Personal Statement: (no more than three pages single
spaced
¯1800 words) Include items and accomplishments which you have
done in the past or are currently doing that have held particular
meaning or that you are most proud of. Also describe your hopes,
dreams, and plans for the future. Be sure to answer the specific
questions:
1) Why do you want to be included in the
calendar?
2) What does being Taiwanese American
mean to you?
3) Why is preserving and promoting Taiwanese
identity and
culture important to
you?
20) Photo Shot Proposal: "Create your shot" Describe the
backdrop and theme of your photo proposal. Include props you wish
to use, patterns, clothes you will wear, etc. Remember that you
will
be taking 36 shots so you may use several different "scenes" or
you
may have just one or two. It's up to you! Just describe them all
here.
21) Two Recent Photographs: One must be close-up in any
background. The other is your choice.
Deadline: Applications must be received by April 30, 1998!!!
Photographers: If you are a photographer and would like to
volunteer to take the 36 black and white photographs of the twelve
finalists, please contact the address above and provide the
geographical locations at which you will be available next May
(1998)
and a brief resume regarding photographic work you have done.
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2. The 228 Massacre: Taiwan's Tragedy Remembered
Date: Wed, 04 Feb 1998 20:09:29 -0800
From: "R. Hsueh" <roseying@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
In commemoration of the tens and thousands of Taiwanese massacred
by Chiang
Kai-Shek's Kuomintang government during the period following February
28,
1947 and the period between 1947 and 1987 when Martial Law was
implemented
on Taiwan, Berkeley Students for a Sovereign Taiwan (BST), in conjunction
with Taiwanese Student Association (TSA) will construct a memorial
(picturesque displays and a raised monument) on U.C. Berkeley campus
(Upper
Sproul). TSA and BST have also invited Reverend Sydney Chang
to speak on
the history and political implications behind the 228 Massacre
on the
evening of February 26. The Daily Californian will contain
a commemoration
spread on the 228 Massacre. These activities are scheduled
for the week of
February 23, 1998.
"The 228 Massacre: Taiwan's Tragedy Remembered" strives to bring
awareness
to the students, the U.C. Berkeley campus, and the Berkeley community
about
the abuses committed and the surge of Taiwanese identity that resulted,
in
addition to commemorating those who suffered.
The Associated Students of the University of California has officially
pledged to support and recognize the issues surrounding the 228
Massacre.
For more information please contact Rosie and Lily Hsueh at
bst@taiwanese.com or (510) 649-0647. (Http://www.taiwanese.com/~bst)
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3. Asian American Play-Writing Contest
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 1998 09:47:15 -0800
From: Karen Liao <kliao@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
The Adams Chinese Theater Series (ACTS), a theater company in residence
at Harvard University, announces an
ASIAN-AMERICAN PLAY-WRITING CONTEST
This is a call for original dramatic works addressing the Asian-American
experience and/or themes of the Asian Diaspora.
Contest Rules--
Submissions should be complete one-act or short multi-act plays.
The
ideal running time should be 30 to 60 minutes. Plays which
run longer
than 90 minutes will not be considered. The primary language
must be
English, although the occasional use of non-English expressions
is
acceptable as long as translations are provided in the notes.
All
submissions must be original works, not previously published or
performed in public. Works that have been previously published
or
performed in part or in a substantially different version may still
be considered at the discretion of ACTS provided that the playwright
fully discloses these facts at the time of submission.
The deadline for submissions is Feb.17, 1998. *IF YOU CANNOT
MEET
THIS DEADLINE, WE SHALL BE HAPPY TO GRANT YOU AN EXTENSION OF UP
TO
TWO WEEKS IF YOU SEND US E-MAIL STATING YOUR INTENT TO SUBMIT AND
INCLUDING A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF YOUR PLAY.* Works in progress
are
acceptable as submissions.
Please send us five printed copies of each submission; electronic
submissions will not be accepted. Include a cover letter
indicating
the playwright's full name and complete contact information (e-mail,
phone number, mailing address). Mail or hand deliver to:
ACTS, c/o Carsey Yee, 493 Adams Mail Center, Cambridge MA 02138 USA
Our panel of judges will include Harvard faculty & affiliates
with
expertise in drama, literature and Asian-American studies.
The plays
will be judged for suitability to the theme as well as overall
quality
of plot, character, language, and structure. Issues of performability
will also be considered, since winning entrants will be performed
as
dramatized readings in a workshop format in late April or early
May
1998. ACTS will screen all submissions for suitability before
sending
them to the panel of judges. Final decisions will be made
by ACTS in
consultation with the judges.
We welcome submissions from playwrights of any/all ethnic backgrounds
or nationalities. Playwrights may submit more than one work
under
separate cover. While contestants will retain copyright over
their
scripts, entering the contest indicates a willingness to have one's
work performed as a dramatized reading by ACTS. These readings
will
be videotaped and ACTS will retain copyright over the recordings.
For further information, send e-mail to Carsey Yee, ACTS Executive
Producer <cyee@fas.harvard.edu>, or John B. Weinstein, ACTS
Artistic
Director <jweinste@mail.ait.org.tw>. Telephone inquiries
may also
be directed to Carsey Yee at 617.493.2140. Good luck!
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4. ITASA Officer Application
Date: Mon, 02 Feb 1998 21:06:43 -0500
From: Crystal Lee Chen <clc181@psu.edu>
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ITASA ITASA ITASA ITASA ITASA
ITASA ITASA
The Intercollegiate
Taiwanese American Student Association
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Greetings from ITASA!
The end of the school year is fast approaching and ITASA is now
accepting applications for 1998-1999's ITASA Steering Committee.
The ITASA Steering Committee is composed of ten undergraduate
students who form a team located all across the US and Canada
and guide the growth and future of collegiate Taiwanese American
students. Do you care about Taiwan and Taiwanese-American
issues? Do you have a vision for the Taiwanese American community
you would like to see come true? If you answered yes to both of
the
preceding questions, then read on:
The ITASA Mission Statement
The Intercollegiate Taiwanese-American Student Association is a
network of college students who come together based on a common
Taiwanese North American heritage to provide a support group, to
facilitate the defining of an individual's Taiwanese-American identity,
and to afford an opportunity to address actively the issues and
concerns
of Taiwan and Taiwanese North Americans today.
Each year ITASA hosts a number of Intercollegiate conferences
and activities and maintains a large mailing list and website,
all of which
are coordinated or maintained by ITASA Steering Committee officers.
Positions are listed below:
Computer Operator
===============
a. ensures that all ITASA officers have
access to ITASA's web
forum for weekly
officer meetings.
b. maintains the ITASA's 3 listservs:
1. officer (itasa_officers@taiwanese.com)
2. announcement (itasa_announce@taiwanese.com)
3. discussion (itasatalk@taiwanese.com)
c. forwards announcements to ITASA members
on all 3 listservs,
newsgroups, and other
interested parties.
d. moderates discussions on the discussion
listserv
e. arranges for and moderates an open
web forum session
f. coordinates communication among the
steering committee
Conference Liaison
================
a. acts as a coordinator among the various ITASA
conferences
b. represents the interests of the various conferences
to the
ITASA steering committee
c. spearheads the research and compilation of
a resource file of books,
videos, speakers, performers,
and workshop ideas for the conferences,
ITASA web page, other ITASA
events, and individual school events.
Facilitator
========
a. acts as the spokesperson of ITASA and
in this capacity:
i. heads fundraising
and membership efforts
ii. maintains communication with
other organizations
b. acts as the financial director of ITASA
i. keeps detailed
records of the ITASA bank account and finances.
ii. prepares a quarterly
financial summary and sends it to
the Board of Directors.
c. maintains ITASA's web site.
Newsletter Editor
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a. keeps informed of news and activities
by regular communication with
regional representatives
and members
b. assigns and collects articles, organizes
newsletter layout, and
submits the newsletter
each semester to the secretary for distribution
Regional Representatives (5 total)
East Coast, South East, Midwest, West Coast, Canada
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a. coordinates communication among Taiwanese-American
groups in his or
her region through regional
chapter membership recruitment.
b. outreaches to individual Taiwanese-Americans
on campuses where
Taiwanese-American groups
do not exist and encourages the development
of Taiwanese-American
groups on campuses.
c. sends regional information to the computer
operator for bi-weekly
distribution
Secretary
========
a. maintains the ITASA mailing and donor
lists
b. distributes the newsletter each semester
c. organizes and distributes the ITASA
membership directory by April 1
of each year.
If you need more information, you can visit our website at
http://www.itasa.org
or call Crystal Chen (clc181@psu.edu) at (814) 862-4264.
Deadline for applications is: May 1, 1998.
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1998-1999
ITASA Steering Committee Officer Application
1. Name:
2. School:
3. Year in school and date of anticipated graduation:
4. Current school address and phone number:
5. Summer address & phone:
6. School address and phone number for Fall 1996:
7. Home address and phone number:
8. E-mail address:
9. Favorite Taiwanese food: (just checking to
see if you were
reading carefully)
10. Position you are applying for (if more than one,
list in order of
preference):
11. Briefly list the activities you've participated
in the Taiwanese
American
community (i.e. conferences, seminars, internship
experiences,
etc.):
Please answer the following two questions. (Minimum 100 words each)
* What is your vision for ITASA and the American grown/born Taiwanese
American community as a whole, and how do you propose to
go about
realizing this vision?
* Describe an event in your life which was central to furthering
your
understanding of your Taiwanese American identity.
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After you have completed this application, please send it to:
itasa_officers@taiwanese.com
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5. Law and Public Policy Conference
_________________________________________________________________________
My name is Reshma Saujani, and I am one of the organizers of the
1998
National Asian Pacific American Conference on Law and Public Policy.
It
is a conference run jointly by the Asian Pacific American Law Students
Association (APALSA) of Harvard Law School and the Asian Student
Caucus
of the JFK School of Government (Harvard). The conference
typically
attracts about 300 law and public policy students from across the
country.
We have a conference website (http://www.apalsa.org) and would
like to be
listed as a related link on your website. Please name our
link "National
Asian Pacific American Conference on Law and Public Policy - Harvard
University." Of course, we would reciprocate on our website's
related
links page. Please contact me if you decide to list
us on your page.
If you decide not to list us on your website, I would greatly appreciate
it if you could send this message out to your members. If
you need any
more information, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you.
Reshma Saujani
Harvard University
John F. Kennedy School of Government
Conference Co-coordinator
saujani@ksg.harvard.edu
617.661-8413
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THE FOURTH NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON LAW &
PUBLIC POLICY
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Examining Old
Paradigms, Embracing New Possibilities:
Asian Pacific Americans Moving into the 21st Century
March 6-8, 1998
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
For more details & on-line registration, visit:
http://www.apalsa.org
The Asian Pacific American Law Students
Association at Harvard Law School
and the Asian Student Caucus at the John F. Kennedy School of Government
at
Harvard are pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Asian Pacific
American
Conference on Law and Public Policy.
This year's conference is entitled: "Examining
Old Paradigms,
Embracing New Possibilities: Asian Pacific Americans Moving
into the 21st
Century." The conference seeks to address and identify current
paradigms
of thinking, both from the left and the right, in the debate over
affirmative action, gender discrimination, racial violence, racial
coalition building, barriers to entrepreneurialship, and APA political
participation, and to re-imagine the roles of Asian Pacific Americans
and
other minorities in those debates.
Our goal for the conference is not merely
to draw together groups of
students, practitioners, academics, and professionals from diverse
disciplines. Rather, we hope to forge a greater and more
active long-term
dialogue among these groups to help create practical solutions
for
recurring problems, and more importantly, to envision new and better
alternatives and ways of thinking about pressing issues facing
Asian
Pacific Americans.
Our schedule for this year's conference
includes the following
speakers and events. Please visit our website at http://www.apalsa.org
for
an up-to-date schedule and a detailed description of panels and
speakers.
Speakers confirmed include: Hemmie Chang,
John Chuang, Nelson
Dong, Margaret Fung, Paul Igasaki, Jerry Kang, Joann Lee, Gerry
Lopez,
Angela Oh, Paul Ong, Judge Lillian Sing, Leti Volpp, Cornell West,
Michael
Woo, and Frank Wu. We have also invited Bill Lann Lee to
give the keynote
address.
Panels:
1. Hate Crimes:
The Rising Wave of Violence Against APAs.
2. Beyond Black and
White: APAs Joining the Critical Dialogue on
Affirmative Action.
3. Communities at a
Crossroad: Redefining Power Among Racial
Minorities.
4. APA Entrepreneurs
on the Rise: New Perspectives in Business
and Corporate Law.
5. Beyond Cultural Conundrums
and Stereotypes: The Empowerment
of Working APA Women.
6. An Active Agenda?
APAs Voicing Their Political Concerns.
Career Workshops: Including Law
Firm Partners, Judges,
Academics/Asian American Policy Review, and Non-Profits.
Career Fair: A reception including
law firms from across the country.
REGISTER TODAY! Visit our website
at http://www.apalsa.org to
register on-line. All attendees who register through the
website by
February 16 will receive a free conference T-shirt! Or, fill
out the
following registration form and return it either to apalsa@law.harvard.edu,
or send it along with your check to:
Harvard Law School APALSA
Austin Hall 001
Harvard Law School
Cambridge, MA 02138
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The Fourth National Asian Pacific American Conference on Law &
Public Policy
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Registration Form
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Name: ___________________________________________________
Affiliation: ____________________________________________
Harvard
Law Alums: Class: __________
Attending Alumni Brunch? ______
Address: ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________
Fax: ____________________________________________________
E-mail: _________________________________________________
Please check
the appropriate boxes:
Students:
Practitioners/Non-Students
_____ $20 Conference
_____ $35 Conference
_____ $40 Banquet & Dance
_____ $70 Banquet & Dance
_____ $15 Dance only
_____ $15 Dance only
_____ $10 T-Shirt
_____ $10 T-Shirt
Please make checks payable to Harvard Law
School APALSA and
send to:
Harvard Law School APALSA
Austin Hall 001
Harvard Law School
Cambridge, MA 02138
_______________________________________________________
For information about the 1998 National APA Conference on Law and
Public
Policy (March 6-8, 1998) please visit: http://www.apalsa.org.
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6. AFSC Paid Internship
Date: Tue, 03 Feb 1998 16:20:15 -0500
From: Thoai Nguyen <TNguyen@afsc.org>
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AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE
ASIA PACIFIC PROGRAM
1501 Cherry Street . Philadelphia, PA 19102-1479
PAID INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE
SPRING 1998
The AFSC's Asia Pacific Program goals are to: Support Asia and Pacific
Islander communities, both in the Pacific Basin and the United
States, as
they struggle for social justice and peace; Challenge U.S. policies
that
limit the self-determination, sovereignty, livelihood, and culture
of these
communities; Educate U.S. communities about the military and economic
roles
of the United States in the Pacific Rim and Basin, and the impact
of that
role on the Asian and Pacific American communities; and strengthen
community-based Asia Pacific movements by helping them work together
on
common goals, promoting exchanges, and developing resources.
As part of its efforts to spread awareness and cultivate support
among North
American audiences, the National Asia Pacific Program component
is
developing a Resource Guide for middle & high school reading
levels timed
for release during the 1998 centennial of U.S. territorial annexation
of
Cuba, Guam, Hawaii, Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Samoa, focusing
on the
history and implications of U.S. Colonialism.
Requirements:
· Commitment to the values of AFSC, including nonviolence,
social and
economic justice, and the dignity of each individual
· Strong research and writing skills
· Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Windows 95, desktop
publishing, and
Internet navigation
· Course work or extracurricular experience in one or more
of the following:
Asia Pacific issues, Indigenous Peoples & sovereignty
rights, international
relations, social change movements, peace & demilitarization
issues,
community organizing.
· Flexibility, maturity, willingness to learn, & sense
of humor
Ideally the intern will gain experience relevant to her/his course
of study
or career interest.
The intern's responsibilities will include:
· Assisting in the production of a resource guide that aims
to teach the
history of U.S. involvement in the Pacific and Caribbean
regions.
· Research on Asia Pacific issues, including reading &
summarizing
legislation impacting the Asia Pacific region and the Asia
& Pacific
American communities, scholarly articles, news clippings;
maintaining
information files; and graphics/illustration research for
the production of
the resource guide
· Developing educational materials and handling information
requests
· Assisting the project in other ways as requested
Responsibilities can be adapted to suit particular research interests
or
capabilities of the intern. Routine office tasks will occasionally
be
required. The intern will work in the project office in Center
City
Philadelphia for a minimum of 10-15 hours per week; scheduling
is very
flexible and some work may be done on campus. There is a
stipend of $ 7.00/hr.
For more information contact Thoai Nguyen, Program Coordinator,
at
(215) 241-7136
AFSC is an affirmative action employer
Thoai Nguyen
Asia Pacific Program - Community Relations Division
American Friends Service Committee
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 241-7136
(215) 241-7119
E-mail: tnguyen@afsc.org
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7. Welcome to Yams!
Our Mission:
Yams is an independent zine about the Taiwanese North American
communities.
It aims to encourage our own critical reflections and challenge
others to
reevaluate their perceptions and perspectives. To
further our distinct
identity, Yams will tell the stories of our heritage, foster
Taiwanese North
American creative expression, and serve as a catalyst for
building unity.
The name Yams was chosen to symbolize Taiwan. The Yam
has a similar shape
to the island of Taiwan. In Taiwan's historical struggle,
"Han-chi" was
used to describe Taiwanese people. Now, as Taiwanese
Americans, we use
the Yam to describe our connection back to our roots with
the Yam (Taiwan)
symbolizing a root to our past.
The Taiwanese North American database:
Currently, through the Taiwanese Association of America
and the Formosan
Association for Public Affairs, we are developing a national
database of
Taiwanese North Americans. The database will be utilized
to send out
information and activities relevant to our Taiwanese North
American
American community in line with our mission.
The confidentiality as well as nonprofit/non-commericial
nature of this
database is guaranteed. We are not developing our
community for any kind
of individual financial profit.
If you would like to be removed from this list, please e-mail
us at:
yams@taiwanese.com
For the database:
Basic information requested is:
name:
alternative name:
e-mail:
school/work address:
permanent address:
occupation:
company:
school:
major:
school phone:
work phone:
home phone:
fax:
pager:
birthdate:
If there is information which you feel is relevant to our
community you
would like to publicize, please send us mail and it will
be forwarded on.
regards!
Tim Chuang - Yams database administrator
yams@taiwanese.com