TAP NY http://tap-ny.org Taiwanese American Professionals NY Fri, 15 Jun 2012 02:29:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Summer Softball Team http://tap-ny.org/summer-softball-team/ http://tap-ny.org/summer-softball-team/#comments Fri, 15 Jun 2012 02:29:23 +0000 admin http://tap-ny.org/?p=690 When: League starts in Mid-June
Where: Central Park
Why: Baseball season is in full swing! Are you the next Taiwanese superstar? If so, come strut your stuff and play for the TAP-NY team in a friendly, competitive summer softball league.
How: Sign up here to tell us is you are interested in participating on our team. Once we have a better idea of the number of people, we will send out details to everyone that signed up with costs, etc.

]]> http://tap-ny.org/summer-softball-team/feed/ 0 1st Annual TAP-NY World Beer Pong Championships http://tap-ny.org/1st-annual-tap-ny-world-beer-pong-championships/ http://tap-ny.org/1st-annual-tap-ny-world-beer-pong-championships/#comments Sat, 02 Jun 2012 02:10:04 +0000 admin http://tap-ny.org/?p=686 When: June 2nd, 3:00-6:00pm
Where: Village Pourhouse: 64 3rd Avenue, New York, NY
Why: It is going to be a grueling competition of skill, stamina, patience, and tolerance. There will be overflowing beer, fun sports and tons of “authentic” exercise going on! What can be better than spending a Sunday afternoon playing beer pong! Be the last remaining team and win the coveted Annual TAP-NY World Beer Pong Championship Trophy! Every team is guaranteed at least 3 games.
How: Grab your BFF to sign up as a team and get ready to show everyone what teamwork really means! Enjoy the $37.95/person for 3HR All-You-Can-Drink Beer and carefully orchestrated tournament bracket madness! Spots are LIMITED!!! Price goes up to $44.95/person after Early Bird Tickets are sold out. Don’t forget to add your TEAM Name, so people can shudder when they hear your team name whispered. Sign up here today.

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Where: RdV (409 W. 13th St btwn 9th Ave and Washington St.)
Why: RdV. As in Rendezvous. If you pass muster, you’ll be ushered hush-hush down a deliberately nondescript flight of stairs and into a large room that — with its Thai-silk couches, vintage Victorian chairs, and shock-value surrealist artwork — looks a bit like Beauty and the Beast on acid. Come see the giant candle-holders that look heisted from the Vatican and a particularly questionable painting of a woman in the throes of ecstasy.
How: Ladies are always FREE. Before 8pm, gentlemen are $5 with RSVP on Facebook, $10 at the Door. After 8pm, ALL gentlemen are $10.

]]> http://tap-ny.org/may-scintillating-summer-tappy-hour/feed/ 0 MOCA Museum Scavenger Hunt http://tap-ny.org/moca-museum-scavenger-hunt/ http://tap-ny.org/moca-museum-scavenger-hunt/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 01:52:09 +0000 admin http://tap-ny.org/?p=679 When: May 19th from 2-3PM
Where: Museum of Chinese America (MOCA) (215 Centre Street btwn Howard & Grand St)
Why: We’ve created a customized scavenger hunt to make the learning experience much more hands-on. Wear comfortable sneakers and your creative hats, as this won’t be your typical museum “walk and read” visit!
What: Come join TAP-NY as we take over Chinatown and explore MOCA. Currently there is a special exhibit there, “Single Step: Stories in the Making of America” which traces over 200 years of the Chinese journey into America’s melting pot. For more information on the exhibit, click here.
How: Find two buddies for your team of 3! Admission will be $6 a person under a special group rate, please sign up here.

]]> http://tap-ny.org/moca-museum-scavenger-hunt/feed/ 0 MBA Mingle and Q&A http://tap-ny.org/mba-mingle-and-qa/ http://tap-ny.org/mba-mingle-and-qa/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 01:26:57 +0000 admin http://tap-ny.org/?p=676 When: Tuesday, May 15th from 7-9:30PM
Where: The Volstead @ 125 E. 54th St (between Park and Lexington)
Why: To MBA or Not to MBA? Taking the GMAT and thinking about what you want to do with your life? Meet top tier Taiwanese American MBA alums in small group settings and hear about their experiences to help you decide whether to pursue an MBA. MBA alums are from Columbia Business School, Georgetown University (McDonough), Harvard Business School, New York University (Stern) and University of Pennsylvania (Wharton).
How: You must have at least one year of work experience to attend. Due to limited capacity, please sign up soon. Purchase your tickets here for $15 (including finger foods).

]]> http://tap-ny.org/mba-mingle-and-qa/feed/ 0 Passport to Taiwan Festival http://tap-ny.org/passport-to-taiwan-festival/ http://tap-ny.org/passport-to-taiwan-festival/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 19:11:16 +0000 admin http://tap-ny.org/?p=670 When: Sunday, May 13th from Noon to 6PM
Where: Union Square North
Why: This is the largest Taiwanese American outdoor festival in the entire US! Over 10,000 people will pass through Union Square to experience and learn about Taiwan through food, performances, and art. We will be selling oyster pancakes, ice cream wraps, and we’ll also have our own TAP booth!
How: The event is free to attend, check out their website here for more information. If you are interested in volunteering at the event or helping out with the TAP-NY booth, please email alex.shih@tap-ny.org. Come spend the day enjoying Taiwanese food, getting some sun in Union Square and getting involved in the community!

]]> http://tap-ny.org/passport-to-taiwan-festival/feed/ 0 May Dinner Series at DBGB http://tap-ny.org/may-dinner-series-at-dbgb/ http://tap-ny.org/may-dinner-series-at-dbgb/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 18:23:31 +0000 admin http://tap-ny.org/?p=662 When: Wednesday, May 9 at 7 PM
Where: DBGB (299 Bowery St btwn Houston and 1st)
Why: Enjoy good food and great conversation with TAP-NY members at celebrated Chef Daniel Boulud’s East Village boisterous joint where the French brasserie meets an American tavern. Definitely try out their bone marrow or the Frenchie burger!
How: Register quickly HERE. This event is limited to an intimate eight people. Don’t worry if you don’t get a seat, as we have these every month!

]]> http://tap-ny.org/may-dinner-series-at-dbgb/feed/ 0 TAP Member of the Month: Steve Su http://tap-ny.org/tap-member-of-the-month-steve-su/ http://tap-ny.org/tap-member-of-the-month-steve-su/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 18:25:37 +0000 admin http://tap-ny.org/?p=666 Why did you decide to get involved with TAP?
I think it’s really important to know who you are and where you come from. After being so involved with ITASA and TSA during college, I wanted something like that as a professional. TAP provided the open door that brought me and fellow Taiwanese Americans together.

Why is TAP important to you, and why do you continue to be so active?
TAP is important to me because it’s a great way to get connected with other Taiwanese Americans who share the same evolving and invaluable culture. I continue to be active because there are more and more people who come to TAP looking for that connection. It’s a really great place for us to share our professional skills and personal talents while developing friendships.

What has been the best TAP event this past year and why?
This past year, my favorite TAP event was the free Improv class that allowed us to channel our creativity while getting to know each other in a fun acting environment.

What kind of events would you like to see TAP put on in the future?
TAP has done so many great things already – from the topical dinners to cooking with Ah-Ma to the night market to sports activities. I’d like to see more intimate events that expose the creative side of Taiwanese American such as an open mic night or some talent show.

How have you increased your network through TAP, both personally and professionally?
I’ve met a lot of great people through TAP. There’s been a good number of marketing professionals who I can potentially work with in the future. I’ve also made several friends through TAP. It’s crazy how we’re connected with mutual friends in this small community of ours – it’s literally 2 degrees of separation sometimes.

What do you do in the city outside of TAP?
I’m a freelance copywriter in the advertising industry. Outside of work, I’m involved with TANG, the Asian American Film Lab, and Redeemer’s Center of Faith & Work. I also attend Vision Church.

What’s your favorite place in Taiwan & what do you miss the most about Taiwan?
My favorite place in Taiwan is Taipei, where the majority of my family is. As much as I miss the food and the delicious breakfast at Fu Hang Dou Jiang on Zong Xiao Dong Lu (Shandao Temple Station), I think I miss the people the most. There’s a great sense of vitality, love, and class that the people in Taiwan have – something that I’ve never seen anywhere else.

Where would you like to see TAP this time next year?
I’d like TAP to be seen more than just their successful TAPpy hour. TAP has done a great job creating smaller and more intimate events that allow more conversation between people. I hope that continues to grow and help people build relationships.

How would you encourage newer TAP members to get involved?
I’d tell them that TAP is clearly a great organization with a greater purpose of building up the Taiwanese American community. It’s full of wonderful people who work hard to make it happen while having a blast. And it will only get better with your involvement.

]]> http://tap-ny.org/tap-member-of-the-month-steve-su/feed/ 0 TAP Member of the Month: Sophie Bee http://tap-ny.org/tap-member-of-the-month-sophie-bee/ http://tap-ny.org/tap-member-of-the-month-sophie-bee/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 03:53:57 +0000 admin http://staging.tap-ny.org/?p=447 Why did you decide to get involved with TAP?
During my years in college ITASA got me interested in TAP so after graduation, it was pretty easy to transition in.

Why is TAP important to you, and why do you continue to be so active?
TAP is a vital organization in the NYC Asian community, and more importantly the Taiwanese community. It allows Taiwanese professionals to network, bond and share our cultural values as well as identity with other members of the Asian community.

What has been the best TAP event this past year and why?
TAP board and volunteer bbq! We all finally got to have fun with each other instead of always working events. It was great to spend time with the people who make TAP events happen.

What kind of events would you like to see TAP put on in the future?
I really wish TAP would throw more Taiwanese events (loved the Taiwanese cooking classes idea) as well as events to benefit charity/social causes important to Taiwan.

How have you increased your network through TAP, both personally and professionally?
I have met the most amazing people on TAP board and committee. They are some of the nicest, most patient and sincere people i have ever met. I really look up to a lot of them as role models.

What do you do in the city outside of TAP?
Museums, eating, shopping, spending time with friends.

What’s your favorite place in Taiwan & what do you miss the most about Taiwan?
This might sound weird, but Jinpo San is my favorite place. It’s breathtaking and every time i go there all my stress melts away and i remember what it’s all about. I miss everything about Taiwan; hot springs, flowers everywhere, the fur elise garbage trucks, the beautiful mountains and temples, shopping….there’s nothing i dont miss.

Where would you like to see TAP this time next year?
Bigger and better :)

How would you encourage newer TAP members to get involved?
Great events, good people, and JLin is Taiwanese too; what more could you ask for?

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