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New Jersey Vietnamese-American Community Association
Major Activities and Accomplishments
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Year 2011:
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| 02/05/11 |
Attended New Year celebration hosted by the Vietnamese Association of Seniors in Jersey city |
| 02/05/11 |
Attended New Year celebration hosted by the Vietname-American Community of Southern New Jersey |
| 02/13/11 |
Attended New Year celebration hosted by the Vietnamese Hung Vuong Associaiton in Philadelphia |
| 03/05/11 |
NJVACA’s hosting and celebration of Tet event in Carteret, NJ. |
| 03/27/11 |
NJVACA's participation in the celebration of Hoi Thua Thien Hue, Philadelphia |
| 04/10/11 |
NJVACA's participation in the celebration of Hoi Phu Nu Dong Bac Hoa Ky |
| 04/16/11 |
NJVACA's participation in Rutger's NEUVSA Day |
| 04/16/11 |
NJVACA's supporting Rutgers Miss Vietnam Pageant and Culture Show |
| 04/30/11 |
NJVACA's participation in the first annual Semi-Formal charity event at NYU. The student run club successfully raised funds for the Sunflower Mission and increased awareness about the organization to the NYU community and the local Vietnamese community |
| 11/6/11 |
NJVACA's supporting Rutgers Vietnamese Student Association with their 6th annual Asian Gala |
| 12/4/11 |
Provide community service for Toys for Tots Foundation (Lien Do organized Toys Drive) |
| Year 2010: |
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03/07/10
04/25/10
04/25/10
05/01/10
06/26/10
07/03/10
07/10/10
07/17/10
08/08/10
10/02/10
11/14/10
12/04/10
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NJVACA’s hosting and celebration of Tet event in Carteret, NJ.
2nd Annual Career Panel Discussion at Rutgers University, Busch Campus
NJVACA's participation in the New Jersey Heritage Festival Ball in East Hanover. Ethic Leadership Award was given to Van Le; Community Services award was given to Harrison Truong
Tet and Thank You event for all Tet volunteers and friends. Also inducted Loan Nguyen-Liu to the chairwoman position for a 2 year term, starting in May 2010.
NJVACA participation in DHVHQT/International Parade in NYC
NJVACA participation in fund raising event for Tuong Van temple
NJVACA and VSA's participation in the Family Day at Bethel Woods Performance Arts Center.
NJVACA's participation in a CDC focus group regarding TB materials field-test
NJVACA’s Hosting of Annual Picnic at Bayonne Park, NJ
NJVACA’s hosting and celebration of the Trung Thu (Harvest Moon Festival) event in Princeton, NJ
NJVACA's supporting Rutgers Vietnamese Student Association with their 5th annual Asian Gala
Provide community service for Toys for Tots Foundation (Lien Do organized Toys Drive)
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Year 2009: |
01/12/09
02/06/09
02/14/09
03/14/09
04/08/09
06/28/09
07/12/09
08/23/09
08/28/09
08/30/09
09/26/09
10/03/09
11/01/09 |
Initiated dialog with mayor Jun Choi (Edison, NJ) – discussed NJVACA’s mission
Governor Jon Corzine’s Lunar New Year Celebration – networking and promoting NJVACA
NJVACA’s hosting and celebration of Tet event in Carteret, NJ.
(Approximately 500 people attended this event)
Tet and Thank You event for all Tet volunteers and friends
Initiated Public Mentoring Program (Career Panel discussion) at Rutgers University,
Busch Campus Center
NJVACA participation in DHVHQT/International Parade in NYC
NJVACA participation in Adoption Agency Picnic Outreach Program (Bucks County, NJ)
NJVACA’s Hosting of Annual Picnic at Bayonne Park, NJ
NJVACA participation in executive order to enhance inclusion efforts for minorities and women to benefit from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) at the Governor’s Mansion
Initiate Rutgers VSA and Jersey City youth meeting to mentor and build alliance among the youths
Promoted and cultivated the Vietnamese culture at NJ State Cultural celebration in Trenton, NJ.
(Inclusion of Vietnamese dance and fashion shows)
NJVACA’s hosting and celebration of the Trung Thu (Harvest Moon Festival) event in Edison, NJ
Participated in the Somerset County Asian American Cultural Festival to support Asian candidates for freeholder and township committee positions to build partnerships with Cecelia Birge and the Chinese School in Montgomery |
Year 2008: |
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04/01/08
05/21/08
06/21/08
06/21/08
07/02/08
07/20/08
07/23/08
09/20/08
10/04/08
12/17/08
12/19/08
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Launched NJVACA’s official website (www.njvaca.org)
Fort Monmouth Asian American Celebration – Fashion Showcase to share with the
military base our Vietnamese-American heritage
AC Rally – support 1,000 VN dealers in joining UAW demanding for a fair contract
International Parade in NYC to promote the Vietnamese culture
Funeral View of Cuu Chu Tich Cong Doan Cong Giao NJ – Duc Van Trung
(pay respect to our past leader)
NJVACA’s hosting of Annual Picnic at Bayonne Park, NJ
Partnering with American Cancer Society by providing transportation of Mrs. Han
Nguyen (a cancer patient) to a hospital in Jersey City
NJVACA’s hosting and celebration of the Trung Thu (Harvest Moon Festival) event in
Edison, NJ (Over 250+ people attended this event)
Trung Thu and Thank You event for Trung Thu volunteers and friends
Provide community service for Toys for Tots Foundation (Lien Do organized Toys Drive)
Fund Raising for baby Khiem Nguyen (Budd Lake, NJ). As of 3.1.09, NJVACA raised
approximately $2,400 for baby Khiem. |