Saturday, September 17, 2011
Congressional reception FAPA hosted for DPP Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen was a real success
Dear Members and friends of FAPA OC,
This is the result of years of effort by the staff of FAPA in DC, members and Chapter's grass root work. Thank you so much for your continued support.
Proud to be a FAPA member.
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This is the result of years of effort by the staff of FAPA in DC, members and Chapter's grass root work. Thank you so much for your continued support.
Proud to be a FAPA member.
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September 16, 2011
Dear FAPA Members:
I am happy to report to you that the Congressional reception FAPA hosted for DPP Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen was a real success. The event took place in the Rayburn House Office Building in the afternoon of September 14. Thanks to your grassroots effort locally and hard work of FAPA staff (Coen Blaauw, Chiao-Jung Wang, Gerrit van der Wees, Jean Wu, Eileen Lin and Janice Chen) at our headquarters, seventeen House Representatives and two Senators came to the reception to welcome Dr. Tsai.
The atmosphere was festive and spirit high as the dignitaries lined up to speak at the podium. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Chairwoman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, enthusiastically greeted Dr. Tsai and took the occasion to announce the introduction of the Taiwan Policy Act (H.R.2918 Latest Title: To strengthen and clarify the commercial, cultural, and other relations between the people of the United States and the people of Taiwan, as codified in the Taiwan Relations Act, and for other purposes. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/
Our headquarters staff have assembled the following links to YouTube video clips, mainstream TV footages and print media reports. I encourage you to view these items to get a glimpse of what FAPA is doing for our beloved Taiwan. Thank you and congratulations to you for making the Congressional reception a success. I trust you will keep up your hard work for U.S.-Taiwan relations and continue your support for FAPA.
All good things,
Bob I. Yang, President
FAPA
1. YouTube Video Clips:
c. Tsai's remarks - http://www.youtube.com/user/
2. Mainstream TV footages:
3. Print media reports:
a. Tsai holds closed meeting with powerbrokers in US
b. 美眾議員迎小英 喊one china, one Taiwan
c. 兩黨卅多位議員歡迎 眾院外委會給足面子 蔡訪美國會 籲售台先進武器
d. 迎小英酒會 美20國會議員參加
e. 蔡英文訪美國會山莊 獲贈美國國旗
f. 美國會山莊酒會迎蔡 台派社團主辦
g. 美國應售台灣F-16 C/D戰機
i. 蔡英文：民進黨不憎恨中國人
Royce Pushes Legislation to Enhance U.S.-Taiwan Relations
Royce Pushes Legislation to Enhance U.S.-Taiwan Relations
“The Taiwan Policy Act of 2011” stresses political, economic, and security rejuvenation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) became an original co-sponsor of Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen's legislation, introduced today, to strengthen the Taiwan Relations Act and enhance commercial and cultural relations between the United States and Taiwan. As the first democratic republic in Asia, Taiwan has proven to be a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in the region, and continues to share many common values with the United States.
“Our friends in Taiwan face many challenges. China’s rapid militarization and continued belligerent actions in the South China Sea are a serious cause for concern to Taiwan, and America. That is why this legislation is so timely. We need to bolster our support for Taiwan to promote peace and security in the region,” said Royce.
This legislation takes important steps to bolster U.S.-Taiwan diplomatic relations and Taiwan’s status in international organizations. Specifically, the bill calls for the Secretary of State to endorse meaningful participation for Taiwan at the International Civil Aviation Organization. It also calls on cabinet-level officials to engage in people-to-people exchanges, something that has not occurred since 2000.
“For too long, Taiwan has been left out of international organizations at the demand of China. Despite being home to the world’s 18th busiest airport, Taiwan has been kept out of an organization that aims to keep passengers safe. The 35 million passengers that travel to and from Taiwan each year are done a great disservice by Taiwan’s exclusion,” said Royce.
Trade relations between the U.S. and Taiwan are also a key part of the introduced bill. Significantly, the bill calls for the United States Trade Representative to “resume” Trade and Investment Framework Agreement negotiations with Taiwan and states that a free trade agreement with Taiwan should be the ultimate goal of trade negotiations.
“Both of our countries have built their economies, and their trade relationship, on economic freedom,” said Royce. “We should begin negotiations for an FTA with Taiwan as soon as possible. It’s a win for the U.S. and a win for Taiwan.”
Of concern to many Members of Congress are the consistently delayed defense sales to Taiwan. The sale of F-16 C/D aircraft that are essential in helping keep parity with Chinese air capabilities has been ignored by the Obama Administration.
"This legislation puts pressure on the administration to honor our commitments to Taiwan, and will help ensure that Taiwan has the defense capabilities it needs to defend itself,” said Royce.
Rep. Royce is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and is an active member of the Friends of Taiwan Caucus.
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Office of Representative Ed Royce
“The Taiwan Policy Act of 2011” stresses political, economic, and security rejuvenation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) became an original co-sponsor of Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen's legislation, introduced today, to strengthen the Taiwan Relations Act and enhance commercial and cultural relations between the United States and Taiwan. As the first democratic republic in Asia, Taiwan has proven to be a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in the region, and continues to share many common values with the United States.
“Our friends in Taiwan face many challenges. China’s rapid militarization and continued belligerent actions in the South China Sea are a serious cause for concern to Taiwan, and America. That is why this legislation is so timely. We need to bolster our support for Taiwan to promote peace and security in the region,” said Royce.
This legislation takes important steps to bolster U.S.-Taiwan diplomatic relations and Taiwan’s status in international organizations. Specifically, the bill calls for the Secretary of State to endorse meaningful participation for Taiwan at the International Civil Aviation Organization. It also calls on cabinet-level officials to engage in people-to-people exchanges, something that has not occurred since 2000.
“For too long, Taiwan has been left out of international organizations at the demand of China. Despite being home to the world’s 18th busiest airport, Taiwan has been kept out of an organization that aims to keep passengers safe. The 35 million passengers that travel to and from Taiwan each year are done a great disservice by Taiwan’s exclusion,” said Royce.
Trade relations between the U.S. and Taiwan are also a key part of the introduced bill. Significantly, the bill calls for the United States Trade Representative to “resume” Trade and Investment Framework Agreement negotiations with Taiwan and states that a free trade agreement with Taiwan should be the ultimate goal of trade negotiations.
“Both of our countries have built their economies, and their trade relationship, on economic freedom,” said Royce. “We should begin negotiations for an FTA with Taiwan as soon as possible. It’s a win for the U.S. and a win for Taiwan.”
Of concern to many Members of Congress are the consistently delayed defense sales to Taiwan. The sale of F-16 C/D aircraft that are essential in helping keep parity with Chinese air capabilities has been ignored by the Obama Administration.
"This legislation puts pressure on the administration to honor our commitments to Taiwan, and will help ensure that Taiwan has the defense capabilities it needs to defend itself,” said Royce.
Rep. Royce is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and is an active member of the Friends of Taiwan Caucus.
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Office of Representative Ed Royce
Team Taiwan” Race for the Cure “台灣隊” 為乳癌防治來健行
Dear members and friends,
竭誠邀請鄉親共襄盛舉參與這個有意義的活動.
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Team Taiwan” Race for the Cure
“台灣隊” 為乳癌防治來健行
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Team Taiwan” Race for the Cure
“台灣隊” 為乳癌防治來健行
竭誠邀請台美鄉親共襄盛舉參與這個有意義的活動，
既可幫助乳癌研究募款，又可增加台灣的知名度。
請到下列網站註冊 www.komenoc.org
Please note that there's early bird special: register by 06/30/2011 is $30 instead of $35. Senior (65+) is always $25. Thanks.
既可幫助乳癌研究募款，又可增加台灣的知名度。
請到下列網站註冊 www.komenoc.org
Please note that there's early bird special: register by 06/30/2011 is $30 instead of $35. Senior (65+) is always $25. Thanks.
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Susan G Komen for the cure 是美國知名的乳癌研究機構， 自1982年迄今，該組織已投資近15億美元， 每年並在全美各地發起 “Komen Race for the Cure” 為乳癌的研究、防治及教育募款。Komen 是世界最大的乳癌防治組織之一，北美洲台灣婦女會以 “Team Taiwan”之名參加此活動已有多年，
˙日期: 2011年9月25日（禮拜日）（當天全部活動時間自早上7點
˙台灣隊時間: 9:15am 在起點集合（請 arrive Parking areas before 8 am, and then take shuttles or walk to the starting point)
˙集合地點: Newport Beach Marriott Hotel 前面, 900 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA
參行者請到下列網站註冊: www.komenoc.org, 進入網站後請點選 “Race for the Cure”，之後點選 “Register Here”， 之後點選 “Join a team”，之後點選 “Team Taiwan #1754” (並請點選 9:45am 5K Run/Walk)，完成註冊手續。參加健行註冊費: 成人 $35，長輩 (65+) $25，高中以下$25.
For Parking and Shuttles Information, please see the attachment
聯絡:
Bertha Huang (李碧娥) 562-547-2618，
Nami Yang (李淑櫻) 562-907-6876
Lynn Wen (626) 236-8559
主辦單位 : 北 美 洲 台 灣 婦 女 會 南 加 州 分 會
Susan G Komen for the cure 是美國知名的乳癌研究機構， 自1982年迄今，該組織已投資近15億美元， 每年並在全美各地發起 “Komen Race for the Cure” 為乳癌的研究、防治及教育募款。Komen 是世界最大的乳癌防治組織之一，北美洲台灣婦女會以 “Team Taiwan”之名參加此活動已有多年，
˙日期: 2011年9月25日（禮拜日）（當天全部活動時間自早上7點
˙台灣隊時間: 9:15am 在起點集合（請 arrive Parking areas before 8 am, and then take shuttles or walk to the starting point)
˙集合地點: Newport Beach Marriott Hotel 前面, 900 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA
參行者請到下列網站註冊: www.komenoc.org, 進入網站後請點選 “Race for the Cure”，之後點選 “Register Here”， 之後點選 “Join a team”，之後點選 “Team Taiwan #1754” (並請點選 9:45am 5K Run/Walk)，完成註冊手續。參加健行註冊費: 成人 $35，長輩 (65+) $25，高中以下$25.
For Parking and Shuttles Information, please see the attachment
聯絡:
Bertha Huang (李碧娥) 562-547-2618，
Nami Yang (李淑櫻) 562-907-6876
Lynn Wen (626) 236-8559
主辦單位 : 北 美 洲 台 灣 婦 女 會 南 加 州 分 會
Co-sponsor: FAPA Orange County Chapter
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Dear all,
Please see the Flyers for Team Taiwan Race for the Cure Event. Please help spread the words, invite friends and bring the whole family to participate. Let's make this a very memorable event!
Our Team Taiwan will meet at 9:15 am in front of Newport Beach Marriott Hotel, the starting point of the Race Course.
Dear all,
Please see the Flyers for Team Taiwan Race for the Cure Event. Please help spread the words, invite friends and bring the whole family to participate. Let's make this a very memorable event!
Our Team Taiwan will meet at 9:15 am in front of Newport Beach Marriott Hotel, the starting point of the Race Course.
Please use the parking areas indicated on the map (see attachment for the details) and Shuttles will be provided to the Race Course. We recommend using the Corporate Plaza Parking area (PCH and Newport Center Dr.), then just walk to the starting point, no need to take shuttles. Please arrive at the parking areas by 8 am to allow enough time for parking, walking, taking shuttle, visiting booths for
all kinds of goodies. Thanks you for all your support and see you Sunday 9/25/2011.
Best
Regards,
Bertha Huangall kinds of goodies. Thanks you for all your support and see you Sunday 9/25/2011.
Best
Regards,
Team Taiwan 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Announcement from FAPA At-Large Election Committee
Dear FAPA boards and members,
After August 20 postmark deadline in registering in FAPA At-large election, the election committee received 15 qualified members' applications and confirmed their candidacies.
For "go-green" reason, all candidates introduction and platform had been uploaded in FAPA website. You could find it from the link;
http://fapa.org/new/libraries/board/2011_introduction_platform.pdf
In addition, there are only 15 registered candidates running for 19 at-large board seats. Therefore, for saving resources of postage and manpower, the election committee decided not to send out ballots to all active members for vote and announced those 15 qualified candidates elected to be 2012-2013 FAPA At-large board members. Two-year team starts from November 1, 2011.
You could find the announcement from committee from FAPA website or following link:
http://fapa.org/new/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80:fapa-at-large-election&catid=45:fapa-board&Itemid=44
Congratulations in those 15 board members and thank you for your willing to serve in FAPA.
Best Regards,
Chiao-jung
FAPA Headquarters, Washington,D.C.
After August 20 postmark deadline in registering in FAPA At-large election, the election committee received 15 qualified members' applications and confirmed their candidacies.
For "go-green" reason, all candidates introduction and platform had been uploaded in FAPA website. You could find it from the link;
http://fapa.org/new/libraries/board/2011_introduction_platform.pdf
In addition, there are only 15 registered candidates running for 19 at-large board seats. Therefore, for saving resources of postage and manpower, the election committee decided not to send out ballots to all active members for vote and announced those 15 qualified candidates elected to be 2012-2013 FAPA At-large board members. Two-year team starts from November 1, 2011.
You could find the announcement from committee from FAPA website or following link:
http://fapa.org/new/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80:fapa-at-large-election&catid=45:fapa-board&Itemid=44
Congratulations in those 15 board members and thank you for your willing to serve in FAPA.
Best Regards,
Chiao-jung
FAPA Headquarters, Washington,D.C.
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