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FILM SCREENING
FAR EAST, DEEP SOUTH

Saturday, March 27, 2021
Followed by a discussion with The Film's Producers

THE OCA SUMMIT VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
JULY 29 - AUGUST 2, 2020
https://ocasummit.dryfta.com/

Click HERE to see the 5-Day Program Schedule

THE OCA SUMMIT VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

July 31-August 2, 2020

https://ocasummit.dryfta.com/

Resilient Communities is a virtual two-day summit of plenaries, workshops, and entertainment for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and allies across the country. The summit will consist of advocacy training and issue-based workshops on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted AAPI communities.

  • Community memberswill be able to discuss anti-Asian discrimination and hate incidents, civic engagement during a pandemic, impact on small businesses, mental health, and more.
  • Students will have the chance to explore financial literacy, career building, and college readiness this season.
  • Working professionalswill be able to hear from mentors and peers on the changes in corporate spaces and building inclusivity.

Workshops are free and open to the public, but  RSVP/Registration is required.

 

APIAVOTE PRESIDENTIAL TOWN HALL

June 27, 2020

https://www.apiavote.org/townhall

The Presidential Town Hall will be the largest convergence of over 5,000+ Asian American and Pacific Islander professionals and community leaders in the nation. We will be organizing virtually and it will be held in the afternoon of June 27, 2020. This is a historic moment because, as a collective group, this will be the largest opportunity for the presidential candidates to participate and address our communities' needs for the General Election. This will also allow our communities to unite our voices in political engagement this year and into the future.

 

NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

June 22-25, 2020 featuring workshops in 4 Tracks

Agenda - https://www.apiavote.org/summit2020-agenda

Detailed Workshop Descriptions - https://www.apiavote.org/summit2020

 

Track 1: CALL TO ACTION

This series of workshops focuses on organizing around issue priorities of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.  Learn about the recommended policies we want to hold candidates and elected officials accountable. Many of the issues are highlighted in the NCAPA 2020 Policy Platform, and many of these sessions are are being organized by members of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans.   These 1 hour sessions are scheduled to start at 5 PM and 7:00 PM EST every evening from June 22-25, 2020

Track 2: ENGAGE YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

On Sunday, June 28, APIAVote will host individual convenings for 20 states and regions throughout the day in the afternoon.  This will allow participants to join their local area and learn about the nonpartisan plans and infrastructure that currently exists. This space will focus on how organizations and individuals can coordinate together to expand the capacity of voter engagement activities for this summer and fall.

Register to choose a specific region/state of your choice.

Track 3: ORGANIZING INSTITUTE

This track will focus on providing individuals and organizations the skills they need to effectively organize and implement nonpartisan voter engagement programs.  We kick-off this track with a briefing highlighting what we know about the AAPI electorate through the latest research and survey results.  Workshops will focus on National Voter Registration Day and Early Vote campaigns, how to reach first time or limited English proficient voters, digital organizing, engaging effectively on social media and much more.  These 1 to 1.5 hour sessions are scheduled to start at 5 PM and 7:00 PM EST every evening from June 29 - July 2.

Track 4: MOBILIZING YOUNG AAPIS

This track will focus specifically on Young AAPIs

 

 

19th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage
Virtual Celebration
Saturday, June 20, 2020

This Event has ENDED

Presented By
MILTON FONG, former NY/NJ
Port Authority Police Officer
COCHI HO, 21 year veteran of the FBI
Open to students entering High School through College
*Warning: Some mature content will be discussed, parental discretion is advised.
Saturday, March 7, 2019, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Afterwards, join us for A Special OCA-NJ Service Project:
Crochet Circle, 1pm-3pm
For more info, click HERE to see full flyer.
* Ongoing Toiletry Drive "Item Drop Off" accepted at this event.

 Come and Celebrate the Year of the Rat
with OCA-NJ Chapter! 
 Saturday February 8, 2020 at 5:30PM
Noodle Wong Restaurant
Parsippany, NJ

OCA-NJ Chapter Annual Holiday Ball
Saturday, December 7, 2019 @
The Bethwood, Totowa, NJ

We now accept online payments via PayPal & Major Credit Cards
Click HERE to be directed to our PayPal Payment Page OR
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located on the right sidebar of our home page.

Click HERE to print Event Flyer

OCA-New Jersey Chapter, the Chinese Student's Association of Stevens Institute of Technology & Chinese Heritage Institute
PRESENT
OCA-NJ Members Appreciation Luncheon, 150th Golden Spike Anniversary Film & Guest Speaker  Program
Featuring Russell Low, Author of "Three Coins"
Saturday, October 19, 2019
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
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Click HERE to print or view event flyer for full details!

Public Commemoration of the 8th Anniversary of Pvt. Danny Chen's Death - Wed, Oct 2, 2019

PUBLIC COMMEMORATION OF THE 8TH ANNIVERSARY OF PVT. DANNY CHEN’S DEATH ~ WED, OCT 2, 2019, 11AM, CORNER OF CANAL & ELIZABETH ST., CHINATOWN. PANEL DISCUSSION @ MOCA ON THURS, OCT 3, 6:30PM. ADMISSION FEE $15.00. PLEASE CIRCULATE FLYER WIDELY TO FRIENDS & FAMILY AND POST LINK OF THE PANEL DISCUSSION AT MOCA ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE. View & Share this Facebook Page Link on your social media page.

TWEET on Oct 2: Tomorrow marks the 8th Anniversary of the death of Private Danny Chen. Danny had no idea military hazing and racism would take his life. Don’t forget his story. #dontforgetdanny

FCC & OCA 4-Chapters Annual Summer Family Picnic ~ Sept 8
FCC is our HOST this year!
Click HERE to see Picnic Flyer for more info!!

OCA-NJ 18th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Luncheon in honor of OCA-NJ Chapter Essay Scholarship Winners!
click HERE to view our Luncheon Flyer 

 

Sponsored by:
* FCCNY
* OCAdvocates Long Island Chapter
* OCAdvocates New Jersey
* OCAdvocates New York
* OCAdvocates Westchester/Hudson Valley
Co-Sponsored by The Pace University Global Psych Center

We hope to see you there!!

Click HERE or above image to view flyer
PERSONAL SAFETY AND AWARENESS ON CAMPUS 
AND IN CROWDED PUBLIC PLACES
Open to students entering High School through College
*Warning: Some mature content will be discussed, parental discretion is advised.
Presented By
MILTON FONG, former NY/NJ, Port Authority Police Officer
COCHI HO, 21 year veteran of the FBI

Celebrate The Year of the Boar with OCA-NJ Chapter!
2019 Lunar New Year Dinner & Celebration -
Saturday, February 16, 2019, 5:30 PM   

2018 OCA-NJ Annual Holiday Ball       

This year marks OCA-NJ Chapter’s 40th Anniversary!!
Come celebrate with us on Saturday, December 1, 2018 @
The Bethwood

Great turnout at our
MEMBERS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON & FILM FESTIVAL
IN CELEBRATION OF OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Sat, October 20, 2018 - 12:00 Noon

GENERAL MEETING:
Election of New Board Members
LUNCH AND FILM FESTIVAL
"Finding Samuel Lowe" 

Photos courtesy of Henry Lee & Laura Lee

Click to view or print our EVENT FLYER


"ADVOCACY, YOU & SKYROCKETING DRUGS PRICES"
Saturday, JULY 13, 2019
Guest Speaker
India Hayes Larrier - Associate State Director, Advocacy AARP NEW JERSEY
Click HERE or image below to see official flyer.

 

2018 Four-Chapters & FCC Picnic Flyer

Please see below flyer for more info or to download & print.

Download (PDF, 637KB)

Please enter total # of ADULTS only!
Enter 0 if NO CHILD attending
Please separate ages of children if more than 1 child attending.
Please check off all applicable choices above.
Dish should be enough for 8 People
Thank you in advance for volunteering! We will contact you with time of arrival required & other info.
Numerical numbers ONLY, NO spaces, NO hyphens, NO dashes.
Thank you in advance for your contribution!

SAVE THE DATE!! OCA 4-Chapters & FCC Annual Summer Family Picnic ~ SEPT 9, 2018


This year hosted by OCA-Westchester & Hudson Valley Chapter – 

 Come join OCA and FCC families for a day of fun – a great way to stay connected and meet other families in your area. All families welcome! 

VAN SAUN COUNTY PARK – PAVILION I * 

* Same area as last year. Park in Area P9 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 

11:00am – 4:00 pm 

Please see below flyer for more info.

Download (PDF, 637KB)

OCA-NJ INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS BACK FOR 2018!!

 

The OCA-NJ Internship Program is back this year!! Application is now available to college students residing in the state of New Jersey. Application with all requirements must be postmarked by May 13, 2018Questions can be addressed to Ray Lee at oca.njmembership@gmail.com

For more info & to download application & requirements, please see below pdf file.

NOTE: Applicants must also attend the Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Luncheon to be held on: 

May 20, 2018 at: Flaming Grill & Supreme Buffet, 92 Route 23 North, Riverdale, NJ 07457 

Please click on below application (in pdf file) to download & to print out.

OCA-NJ 17th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Luncheon

You are invited to OCA-NJ”s 17th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Luncheon in honor of
OCA-NJ Chapter Essay Scholarship Winners ~

Sunday, May 20, 2018 @ 

Flaming Grill & Supreme Buffet
Riverside Square Shopping Center
92 Rt 23 N Riverdale, NJ 07457

Award Program starts at 2:00 – Buffet Luncheon 3:00 – 5:00

Please note we now accept online payments securely via PayPal & Major Credit Cards. Please look for the PAY NOW PayPal Button located on the lower right hand side-bar on the Home Page of our Website.

Please see below flyer for more info or contact: Ray Lee at: oca.njmembership@gmail.com

Download (PDF, 1.31MB)

World Journal Chinese Newspaper Article on our March 3 Lunar New Year Celebration

新州美華協會 三獅獻瑞
記者陳雯娟/新澤西州報導 2018年03月13日 06:00

OCA-NJ Chapter – “Three Auspicious Lions”
Staff Reporter 陳雯娟/Reporting In New Jersey March 3, 2018 06:00

~ All Rough Translation in English by OCA-NJ Board Member, Jenny Lee ~
March 16, 2018

「三獅獻瑞」熱鬧歡騰,充滿年節喜慶氣氛。(記者陳雯娟/攝影)

「三獅獻瑞」熱鬧歡騰,充滿年節喜慶氣氛。(記者陳雯娟/攝影)
“Three Auspicious Lions” Lively Jubilation. The New Year Celebration is filled with a festive atmosphere. (Staff Reporter/Photographer: 陳雯娟) 
 

狗年出生人士獲贈禮物賀歲。(記者陳雯娟/攝影)
Attendees born in Year of The Dog received Happy New Year gifts. (Staff Reporter/Photographer 陳雯娟)

美華協會新州分會近日於帕西波尼市舉行農曆春節慶祝晚會,近200人齊迎新春。舞獅隊演出「三獅獻瑞」,隊員均由亞裔第二代擔任,表演跳躍、翻滾、嘯天、大睡初醒、舔身、戲獅等絕活,賓客們爭相以紅包餵獅。

協會致贈狗年首日封郵票給支持抽獎的與會人士,也贈送狗年出生人士可愛的狗填充玩具,祝大展鴻圖。會長余麗明感謝企業贊助者UPS、于氏工程公司(Yu Associates)等對該會的支持。協會持續發展亞裔青年人才,集結亞裔力量,贏得政治影響力。

OCA-New Jersey Chapter recently held their Lunar New Year Dinner Celebration in Parsippany (Noodle Wong Restaurant). Close to 200 attendees helped to “Welcome” the Lunar New Year together. (The Asian American Dragon Lion Dance Troupe) performed the “Three Auspicious Lions” Dance. The performers are comprised of 2nd generation Asian Americans. The playful lions (performers) displayed various movements & unique skills. Guests jockeyed for positions to “FEED” the Lions “RED ENVELOPES”.

“Year of the Dog” First Day Issue Stamped Envelopes were given to chapter’s members & supporters. Adorable “Year of the Dog” Stuffed Animals were also given out to attendees who were born in the “Year of the Dog”. Chapter’s president, Laura Lee 余麗明, thanked their Corporate Sponsors like UPS & YU & Associates (于氏工程公司) for their support to the chapter. OCA-NJ continues to advocate for talent & leadership development for Asian youths, unity of the Asian communities for more power/strength & win political influence.

UPS亞裔員工參加美華協會春節慶祝晚會迎新。(記者陳雯娟/攝影)
Asian colleagues of UPS at the OCA-NJ Lunar New Year celebration. (Reporter/Photographer 陳雯娟)

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