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OCA-New Jersey 2013 Schedule

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OCA-New Jersey 2013 Schedule 

Saturday, March 23rd , 1:00 p.m.
Identity Theft presentation by Cochi Ho, at UPS, Paramus, NJ
 
April 2013 – National Board meeting, St. Louis, MO (dates TBA)
 
Saturday, April 6th, 1:15 p.m.
Tech Talk prsentation by Damon Wei, at Watchung Hills High School, Warren, NJ
 
Saturday, April 27th, 
Chapter Board Meeting
Health Fair with free health screening, 1:00 p.m. at UPS, Paramus, NJ Healthy Living Event Cancelled
Sunday, June 9th, 12:00 p.m.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month / Scholarship & Internship Awards Luncheon
Saku Buffet Restaurant, Wayne, NJ
 
July 18th-21st
OCA National Convention / 40th Anniversary / National Board Meeting
Washington, DC
 
Sunday, August 18, 2013
OCA-New Jersey Chapter’s Inaugural Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser in East Hanover, NJ
 
Sunday, September 8th
FCC & OCA 4 Chapters Picnic (host: OCA-Westchester & Hudson Valley Chapter)
Van Saun Park, Paramus, NJ
 
October, 2013 – Corporate Achievement Awards / National Board Meeting (dates TBA)
 
Saturday, October 12th, 12:00pm
Chapter Board Meeting,  SPECIAL PROGRAM ON SCHOOL BULLYING with Guest Speaker & Pot Luck Dinner at Girl Scout Office, Paramus, NJ
 
Saturday, November 30th
Holiday Ball Wrapping Session, at Girl Scout Office, Paramus, NJ
 
Saturday, December 7th
Holiday Ball / OCA-NJ 35th Anniversary, at The Bethwood, Totowa, NJ

 

About Us (2021 Version)

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OFFICERS
President
-Henry Lee
Vice President
-Eric Chau
Treasurer
-Jenny Lee

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Christine Braccino

Theresa Chan

Eric Chau

Adam Cheung

Maureen Farrell

Henry Lee

Jenny Lee

Ray Lee

Laura Lee

David T. Lin

John K. Tan

Immediate Past President
Laura Lee

Board Advisor
Virginia Ng

LEGAL COUNSEL
John Bang, Esq.

Chapter Office
OCA-NJ Chapter

2 Heather Court
Dover, NJ 07801

ocanj.general@gmail.com

www.oca-nj.com

OCA HEADQUARTERS

1322 18th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 223-5500

(202) 296-0540 (fax)

oca@ocanational.org

www.ocanational.org

ABOUT (2013 Version)

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OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans.

To fulfill its mission, OCA has established the following goals:
to advocate for social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment;
to promote civic participation, education, and leadership;
to advance coalitions and community building; and
to foster cultural heritage.
Founded in 1973 as the Organization of Chinese Americans, OCA aims to embrace the hopes and aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States.

OCA is engaged in organizing its over 80 chapters and affiliates across the nation to develop both leadership and community involvement. OCA chapters and our affiliates are establishing strong local programs in all parts of the country.

OCA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. gives the OCA National Center an effective vantage point for monitoring legislation and policy issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans. In addition, OCA is able to build national support and to work in coalition with other national groups around issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans.

OCA takes no collective position on the politics of any foreign country, but instead focuses on the welfare and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans.

“Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans”

OCA Celebrates Changing Face of America in Miss America Pageant – OCA National Center

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OCA Celebrates Changing Face of America in Miss America Pageant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

16 September 2013

CONTACT

Tom Hayashi | Executive Director

202 223 5500 | thayashi@ocanational.org

WASHINGTON, D.C. – OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates, a national membership driven organization dedicated to advancing the political, social, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs), celebrates Nina Davuluri’s victory as the first Indian American to be crowned Miss America last night during the Miss America Pageant.

Three of the top five contestants during this year’s pageant were of Asian Pacific American descent: Miss California, Crystal Lee; Miss Minnesota, Rebecca Yeh; and Miss New York, Nina Davuluri. Miss California was awarded the title of first runner up, and Miss Minnesota was given the title of fourth runner up.

“This is a historic event for the APA community. For the first time, three of the five finalists are APA. They represent not only the diversity found within our community but also the changing face of the American public,” says Tom Hayashi, OCA Executive Director, “As the first Indian American to win the title of Miss America, Ms. Davuluri challenges the misconception that Americans are one monolithic group. Her success shows that we come in all shapes, all sizes, and all races.”

Despite some negative reactions to her victory, Davuluri rises above the distasteful comments by continuing to redefine standards of Americanism stating that she has “always viewed myself as first and foremost American.” In a video for the Miss New York website, she states that “I’m on a mission. Miss America has always been the girl next door. But Miss America is evolving. And she’s not going to look the same anymore.” Her success and response to her critics reaffirms her resolution to this issue.

“Ms. Davuluri’s commitment to evolving the image of Miss America to reflect diverse young women demonstrates strong leadership and foresight into the changing demographics of our country,” says Sharon M. Wong, OCA President, “As an advocacy organization, we are extremely proud of her achievements and support her as an ambassador of our community and the Miss America Pageant.

OCA Celebrates Changing Face of America in Miss America Pageant – OCA National Center.

Raritan Valley Community College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department to present “Of Rice and Spice”: The Asian American Experience

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RVCC TO PRESENT “OF RICE AND SPICE”:
THE ASIAN AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE

Raritan Valley Community College’s (RVCC) Visual and Performing Arts Department will present
“Of Rice and Spice”: The Asian American Experience, September 6 through October 4, in the Art
Gallery at the College’s Branchburg Campus. The exhibition focuses on the Asian American
experience as seen through the photographs of Corky Lee and historical documents from the
18h century to the present.  Please see their 2 page flyer for more info!! Don’t miss this exhibit!!

Please also read message below from our OCA-NJ President:

Dear Members and Friends of OCA,

We invite you to view the photographs of Corky Lee.  It is not often that we have a showing of his photographs in NJ.  If you can take the time and see this wonderful exhibit, and attend the panel discussion, you will not regret it.

 I have been a long time fan of Corky, and I personally own more 20 of his photographs; which I have collected for more than 10 years.  A worthwhile exhibit, to see many photos depicting the Asian American experience.

Virginia Ng

President OCA-NJ

 

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