Career Speed Networking: 8:00PM-10PM

Description:

“Ever go to a Tappy Hour and wish you met more people? Thinking about making a career switch?

 Come check out our Career Speed Networking Night! Professionals from various Bay Area companies will be there to help build your networking skills!

Represented companies include Genetech, IDEO, Cameron Hughes, and Blue Kai, just to name a few!”

Saturday

Keynote:  Write Your Own Story: 10:30AM-11:30AM

Carving your own path as a Taiwanese American

Stephanie Chuang is a General Assignment Reporter with NBC Bay Area news. The East Bay native grew up in Fremont and Pleasanton, and graduated from Mission San Jose High School before heading off to Chicago to graduate from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. A member and former board member of the Asian American Journalists Association in San Francisco, Stephanie loves to help the up and coming journalists as much as she can. She also loves to hear story ideas of all kinds, so feel free to message her and follow her on Twitter (@StephChuang) & on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ChuangTV).

Workshop Descriptions: July 13th 1-5PM

Career Management:  Turning Passion into a Career Focus: July 13th 1:00PM-2:00PM

A career is a long journey through a person’s life progressing in a profession. Managing this journey is imperative especially in the 21st century where access to knowledge is more democratized, economic downturns more tumultuous, and competition for jobs is fierce.  Unfortunately, schools or most companies you work for do not teach or train you on how to manage your career.  Most professionals neglect to take responsibility for their own career and be proactive about building a path to success.  Many end up dissatisfied with what they do for a living and lose interest in the job(s)…falling into a career despair looking for a major change.

In this session, you will learn simple but effective approach to:

• Modeling your interests into a career framework.

• Developing a career worksheet to manage your work experience in a more meaningful way

• Designing an impactful resume

• Career Matrix, a tool for searching for a career job

This session is prescriptive for all levels – senior professionals to entry-level new grads.

Michael Chong is the Founder & CEO of Silicon Valley Talent, a boutique executive search firm that specializes in the core functional needs critical to the success of startups and emerging technology companies, Software Engineering, Product Management, Sales & Marketing.  He is a member of the Executive Committee at MIT/Stanford Venture Lab currently serving as the Sponsorship Chair.

Michael is a former Big 5 consultant and enterprise software professional with extensive technology experience at global enterprise software and high tech companies who transitioned into an executive recruiter.

Prior to founding his recruiting firm, Michael was the Vice President of Product at Gravitocity, a SaaS-based Advanced Recruiting & Sourcing Solution.  He’s held senior sales account leadership roles at Avaya managing Global Strategic Accounts and Global Alliances & Partnerships.  He’s led business development and sales support for strategic accounts at Oracle in Asia-Pacific.

Before joining Oracle, Michael was with KPMG Consulting (BearingPoint) delivering PeopleSoft solutions to fortune 1000 companies.

Michael received his Master of Science in Management Information System from The University of Texas at Dallas and BSBA in Marketing from The Ohio State University.

Career Conversations: Breaking Through the Communication Barrier July 13th 2:15PM-3:15PM

Strong communication skills are essential at every level of business. That’s why career conversations between managers, coworkers, and teams are so important. By understanding the dynamics of career conversations, we can improve collaboration, increase performance, and create positive relations through the power of connection.

In this special workshop, Michael teaches how to overcome hesitancy in speaking up and the most important thing we can do to improve our relationships.

This workshop will help you to:

• Improve conversations with management, coworkers, and teams

• Communicate effectively both verbally & nonverbally

• Create a comfort zone for positive communication

• Discover the value we bring to every conversation

Participants will discover effective ways to collaborate with diverse personalities, communicate on a higher level, and increase success with performance management interviews and conversations for career advancement.

Michael Chojnacki teaches the principles of Aiki (way of harmony) and human dynamics to create the highest level of interpersonal communication, leadership, and life balance. Aikiway Professional Development programs and application coaching are motivational, educational, and inspirational where people discover how to communicate effectively, overcome cultural differences, resolve conflicts, reduce workplace stress, and enjoy a healthy, balanced life.

As a professional speaker, workshop leader, executive coach, and a Sensei in the martial art of Aikido, Michael teaches people how to relate and communicate on a higher level where people develop greater self-confidence, effectiveness, productivity, and harmony through the power of connection.

The Entrepreneurship Experience: July 13th 3:30-4:30PM

The Silicon Valley is world famous for innovation. Come meet some of the Bay Area’s brightest Taiwanese entrepreneurs and learn how you can build your own business from the ground up.

This session will feature a panel of successful founders from companies like Pic Collage and Cubie, the popular Taiwanese social messaging platform. Plus, meet notable pioneers in real estate technology and 3-D printing.

Meet FAPA: Taiwan Advocacy Workshop: 4:45PM-5:45PM

Senkaku Islands/Diaoyutais, South China Sea, Media monopolization. What do these terms have to do with Taiwan?

Join the Formosan Association of Public Affairs to learn how we practice advocacy for Taiwan. You’ll find out what FAPA stands for, its goals and how you can help. Plus, learn about the historical relationship between Taiwan, China and the US, and the current events that impact Taiwan today.

Chieh-Ting Yeh was born in Taiwan but grew up in New York and Boston. He was National Programming Director of the Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA) and was part of the Harvard Asia Law Society. His advocacy experiences include the Formosa Foundation Ambassador’s Program in 2005 and subsequent congressional advocacy with FAPA Northern California. When he is not thinking about the the future of Taiwan he cooks and watches epic Japanese dramas. He is currently based in Silicon Valley.

REGISTER NOW: http://tacwc.eventbrite.com/

The Taiwanese American Conference, West Coast brings Taiwanese Americans nationwide, from all generations, together in one location, for an inspiring weekend of networking and educational workshops with TA leaders and rising community stars.

BE INSPIRED. This year’s conference runs from 7/12-13. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to network and grow professionally!

BUILD YOUR SKILLS
Workshops provide wide range of opportunities to learn from knowledgeable Asian American leaders and enhance skills for career growth.

GROW YOUR NETWORK
Connect 1-1 on a personal level with TA leaders and professionals.

Register now for our Early Bird registration and get both Friday and Saturday at a lower rate! Prices will go up soon!

RATES
Friday: $10
Saturday: $25
Early Bird Pkg: $35

DETAILED SCHEDULE: http://www.tafnc.org/tacwc/program.htm

WORKSHOP DETAILS: http://tap-sf.org/2013/07/13/tac-event-program/

REGISTER NOW: http://tacwc.eventbrite.com/

SPEAKERS:

Michael Chong

Michael Chong is the Founder & CEO of Silicon Valley Talent, a boutique executive search firm that specializes in the core functional needs critical to the success of startups and emerging technology companies, Software Engineering, Product Management, Sales & Marketing.  He is a member of the Executive Committee at MIT/Stanford Venture Lab currently serving as the Sponsorship Chair.

Michael is a former Big 5 consultant and enterprise software professional with extensive technology experience at global enterprise software and high tech companies who transitioned into an executive recruiter.

Prior to founding his recruiting firm, Michael was the Vice President of Product at Gravitocity, a SaaS-based Advanced Recruiting & Sourcing Solution.  He’s held senior sales account leadership roles at Avaya managing Global Strategic Accounts and Global Alliances & Partnerships.  He’s led business development and sales support for strategic accounts at Oracle in Asia-Pacific.

Before joining Oracle, Michael was with KPMG Consulting (BearingPoint) delivering PeopleSoft solutions to fortune 1000 companies.

Michael received his Master of Science in Management Information System from The University of Texas at Dallas and BSBA in Marketing from The Ohio State University.

Michael Chojnacki

Biography
Michael Chojnacki teaches the principles of Aiki (way of harmony) and human
dynamics to create the highest level of interpersonal communication, leadership, and
life balance. Aikiway Professional Development programs and application coaching are
motivational, educational, and inspirational where people discover how to communicate
effectively, overcome cultural differences, resolve conflicts, reduce workplace stress, and enjoy a healthy, balanced life.

As a professional speaker, workshop leader, executive coach, and a Sensei in the martial art of Aikido, Michael teaches people how to relate and communicate on a higher level where people develop greater self-confidence, effectiveness, productivity, and harmony through the power of connection.

Wil Chung

Wil Chung graduated University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in 2001 in EE. He worked at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab and graduated with a masters in CS from Johns Hopkins. In 2006, he left to start his own consumer startup, only to not get very far. In 2008, he joined a startup called Frogmetrics, as a first employee. In 2010, he left to move to Silicon Valley to start a startup again. In 2011, he cofounded Noteleaf and joined YCombinator’s Winter ’11 batch. In 2012, he left the company, and has been freelancing web development and consulting on 3D printing. Currently working on Cubehero, a place to share 3D printable models.

Sophia Chang

Sophia Chang is the founder and owner of Kitchener Oakland in Oakland, CA.  She received her B.A. at UC Davis in Psychology and pursued a career in education.  After working 4 years in the school system, Chang decided to pursue culinary arts.  She went to culinary school in Campbell then went on to work at Teacake Bake Shop, a cookie and cupcake boutique centered in the SF Bay Area where she became the commercial facility manager in Oakland.  In 2012, when Teacake downsized their productions, Chang took over the commercial facility and turned the space into Kitchener Oakland, a commercial incubator kitchen for start-up food businesses.  Within a year of business, Kitchener Oakland’s unique business model has attracted the attention of foodies, foodmakers, restauranteurs, and real estate developers within the Bay Area and beyond.  She currently resides in Oakland, CA with her chicken Millie.  She can be contacted at sophia@kitcheneroakland.com

John Fan

John Fan is co-founder and CEO of Cardinal Blue, a startup based in Mountain View and Taipei which makes PicCollage, a social collage app with over 30 million downloads.  He previously worked at a wireless startup which was acquired by Qualcomm.  He studied math at Princeton and received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

Chieh-Ting Yeh

Chieh-Ting Yeh was born in Taiwan but grew up in New York and Boston. He was National Programming Director of the Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA) and was part of the Harvard Asia Law Society. His advocacy experiences include the Formosa Foundation Ambassador’s Program in 2005 and subsequent congressional advocacy with FAPA Northern California. When he is not thinking about the the future of Taiwan he cooks and watches epic Japanese dramas. He is currently based in Silicon Valley.

Come enjoy the start of summer with a TAP hike!

We will be hiking beautiful Mori Point, which starts along Sharp Park State Beach in Pacifica and gently climbs into the surrounding hills to offer wide sweeping views of the ocean cliffs and bluffs. If we are lucky, we may even spot whales off the coast!

The trail is about 3 miles long and is not difficult nor steep, so beginning hikers need not worry.

We will be meeting at 2:30PM on Sunday, June 23rd at the start of the trailhead. To find the trailhead, please go to the intersection of Clarendon Road and Beach Boulevard in Pacifica. To find this via GPS or Google Maps, enter 8 Clarendon Road, Pacifica, CA as the address.

Please come in comfortable hiking or athletic wear and shoes. An optional light jacket would help with the cooler ocean breeze. Bringing a bottle or two of water and sunscreen is highly recommended.

Hope to see you all!

When: Saturday, June 15, 8pm – 11pm
Where: Carbon, 383 Bay Street, San Francisco, California

Hello there Old Sport!

TAP would like to officially invite you to one of the many famed Great TAPsy parties on June 15, 2013 from 8-11pm at the swank and speakeasy Carbon Lounge (383 Bay St, SF, CA).

Gents and Dolls.. make your way over to this “secret” party at TAPsy’s in your finest Roaring 20s attire– bring out those pinstriped suits, sequins, cloches, flapper costumes, fedoras and suspenders!

Remy Martin will be present to serve some 1920′s recipes with its special 1738 collection, created specifically for TAP at member prices!

Did you know that the 1920′s (Roaring 20s, Jazz age etc) were an age of exciting social changes? The younger generation was liberated from its victorian tendencies, and technology, entertainment, and fashion progressed in ways that we see today!

Fun Facts:
Highly formal daily attire was abandoned for more comfortable clothing and athletic wear
Women vote for the first time in a national election
The 20s heralded the manufacturing of cosmetics. Powder, lipstick, rouge, eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, colored nails. It was all there
Drinks with one-half ounce of alcohol were considered illegal which is why speakeasies formed

Cost: Free for members, $5 for non members

http://thegreattapsy.eventbrite.com/

Contact Vicki/Vinnie for any questions

Laura Ku

From: Chicago
Studied: Psychology at UC Berkeley
Currently doing: Product Management
Why did you decide to get involved with TAP and what was your first event?
I originally got involved to see what the Taiwanese Community was up to. My first event was the Halloween Tappy Hour in 2012
Why is TAP important to you and why do you continue to be so active?
TAP lets me keep in touch with my Taiwanese roots, and the community has been very welcoming. It’s full of people who are willing to give their time to make the Taiwanese community a vibrant place to be.
How has TAP benefited you the most?
I’ve met a lot of awesome people through TAP, who have inspired me to try out different things.
What was your favorite TAP event this year and why?
Masquerade Ball was one of the most fun events to plan and put on. The turnout was great and everyone turning up in fancy dress + masks was awesome.
What type of events would you like to see TAP do in the future?
Board Game nights, API issues forums, and more long running volunteer events.
What do you like to do outside of TAP?
I really enjoy swing dancing, reading, pursuing amazing food, traveling, board games, tech news, and discovering all the things SF has to offer.
What is your favorite Taiwanese food and what is your favorite part of Taiwan?
It’s hard to pick just one but I love stinky tofu and just about any rice dish. Ok, maybe also hand pulled noodle dishes… Food is awesome. My favorite part of Taiwan is really Taipei.
Where would you like to see TAP in the future?
I’d like to see it take on more political and social issues.
How would you recommend newer TAP members get involved?
Join a committee. It’s really the fastest way to get to know everyone as well as keeping up with what is going on.

Runway Couturier is partnering with AsianWeek Foundation this year to host a Runway Show during the 9th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC). Each year, AHSC has a Faces of Asia parade where delegates from different organizations representing different cultures dress up and parade in their ethnic costumes (this year TAP is representing the Taiwanese contingent). This runway show will be a debut of the Runway Couturier fashion designers who won a competition earlier in the year for the honor to participate in the runway. Each of the fashion designers will create couture inspired by one of the Faces of Asia contingent (including one inspired by the Taiwanese costumes).

The Need: 10 -20 volunters as front and back of house staff (no prior experience needed)
*10-15 Directors – help models with getting ready to walk, and help with the clothes
*2-5 Front of House – greet the guests, let people know no cellphones are allowed, and be charming and friendly

Please note:
*This event is limited as far as the number of attendees. Priority will be given to TAP members first so please become a member if you aren’t already. You can become a member by following online directions here: http://tap-sf.org/membership/ This event is FREE for both members and non-members.

**Please email Diny Huang at diny.huang@tap-sf.org to confirm your attendance for this event. Responding via this event page only does NOT confirm your attendance.

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About the AHSC: The AHSC is an annual festival celebration organized by AsianWeek Foundation, which celebrates Asian Pacific American heritage month; it is the largest pan-Asian street fair in the nation. This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever, featuring a Faces of Asia Cultural Procession, Arts and Crafts World Market, Healthy Living Pavilion, martial art performances, free film screenings, cooking demos, and some of the Bay Area’s favorite food trucks. This year, the Asian Americans for Community Outreach (AACO) and Taiwanese American Professionals, SF Chapter (TAP-SF) are leading the volunteer management for the event.

Ever wonder why our elders are always telling us to drink hot water, or why there’s ginger in almost every Chinese dish?  As Taiwanese Americans, we are fortunate enough to have been raised with traditional diets, but most of us eat modern diets that may not serve us.  With our busy lifestyles, too many people are skipping breakfast and eating at our desks.  We want all TAP members to be healthy and get the most out of our diets!

Join us for a conversation about why A-Ma was right from a traditional and modern biomedical perspective.

Tammy Chang, NC, is a certified nutrition coach and founder of The Nourished Belly. She works in private practice with clients to get healthy and heal their bodies through whole foods and nutritional therapies. (www.thenourishedbelly.com/)

Tom Yeh, MSTCM, practices Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism at Turtle Island Integrative Health in Berkeley, CA.  (www.turtleclinic.com)

http://tafestival.org/2013/

The 21st Taiwanese American Cultural Festival will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2013 at Union Square in San Francisco. At the festival, attendees will have the opportunity to experience a characteristic element of Taiwan – the “night market”, learn more about Taiwan’s history and Taiwanese Americans in the Bay Area, as well as enjoy Taiwanese delicacies. On the stage, there will be performances presented by the Dance Department of the National Taiwan University of Arts and local Taiwanese American musicians, including the alternative rock band, Johnny Hi-Fi and more.

Last year, more than 5,000 visitors attended the festival. We were honored to have distinguished guests, including Jackie Speier, US Congresswoman; David Chiu, President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors; and Gavin Newsom, former Mayor of San Francisco and current California State Lieutenant Governor.

The exhibitions at the festival will include disply of Taiwanese glove puppets (people figurines) as well as video clips and live performance of Taiwanese Glove Puppet Show (present the Lunar/ Eastern Zodiac Story), Taiwanese arts and crafts, games with prizes, visual displays to illustrate Taiwanese technology, as well as a marketplace with orchids from Taiwan. In addition, people should not leave the festival without tasting traditional Taiwanese food and learning about the beautiful tourist attractions in Taiwan.

This will be a great opportunity to meet new people and learn more about our organizations. Hope to see everyone there!

Zen lounge is located on Castro Street of Downtown Mountain View walking distance to and from the Cal Train Station.
About Us:

Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) is a 501(c)(3) focused on enhancing the Taiwanese American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development, while emphasizing the preservation of Taiwanese American identity. TAP focuses on four main pillars: professional, social, community service, and cultural.

Korean American Professional Society (KAPS) is a nonprofit organization devoted to the Korean American community of the San Francisco Bay Area. Through professional, community service, and social events our organization provides support and connections by leveraging and promoting the cultural awareness of the Korean and American backgrounds of our members.

Studied: Economics at UCLA

Currently: working at Rackspace

-Why did you decide to get involved with TAP and what was your first event?

I first got involved with TAP after I had just moved back to SF in 2011. I wanted to meet new people and keep busy while I was looking for a job.

-Why is TAP important to you and why do you continue to be so active?

It’s a good community and there’s always something going on.

-How has TAP benefited you the most?

I met a cool network of people.

-What was your favorite TAP event this year and why?

The Meals on Wheels Star Chefs and Vitners Gala. Helping a good cause, amazing free food, and a chance to dress up. What more can you ask for in an event .

-What type of events would you like to see TAP do in the future?

TAP’s been doing a good job with having a variety of events. Maybe more active things, like rock climbing or something.

-What do you like to do outside of TAP?

I’m also involved with Hyphen magazine. Outside of that, I enjoy traveling (though I dislike plane rides), and I like to run along the Marina Green.

-What is your favorite Taiwanese food and what is your favorite part of Taiwan?

Beef noodle soup, but I’ve always wanted to try the rice covered sausages they had in the night market. I’ve only been to Taipei..shrimp fishing was fun.

-Where would you like to see TAP in the future?

I’d like to see TAP be a top-choice org for people in the Asian/ Asian American community to join. I’m not Taiwanese, so I think there’s definitely value in it for even people who aren’t Taiwanese.

-How would you recommend newer TAP members get involved?

I might be a bit biased, but CS events! You get to help others, be productive, and it automatically gives you something to bond over with everyone else at the event.