Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA)
NEWS
NEWS
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICANS SET TO JOIN OCA IN NATION’S CAPITAL TO CELEBRATE 35th
ANNIVERSARY
OCA National Convention to be held in Washington , DC , from July 31 through August 3, 2008
WASHINGTON DC, May 21, 2008 —OCA, a national Asian Pacific American organization with over 80 chapters and
college affiliates around the country dedicated to advancing the political, social, and economic well-being of APAs, is proud
to announce that its 2008 Annual National Convention will be taking place in Washington, DC, from Thursday, July 31
through Sunday, August 3. This year is OCA’s 35th anniversary.
“The theme of this year’s convention is Voices for Progress: Celebrating 35 Years of Leadership and Commitment. We will
take this opportunity not only to look back on OCA’s achievements, but also to focus on our vision for OCA and its role in
the APA community for the next 35 years,” said Ginny Gong, OCA National President, “We hope you will be able to join
us for this remarkable and memorable event.
This annual event draws over a thousand Asian Pacific Americans from around the country and is one of the largest
gatherings of APAs in the US . This year the convention features three days of workshops; exhibits and a career fair; a
community health fair; an authors’ forum; the OCA Gala Awards Banquet; and special programs for APIA youth and college
student leaders, corporate employees, entrepreneurs, and seniors
OCA will also honor members of the Asian Pacific American community, including this year’s OCA Pioneer Award
recipients: Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Arthur Dong , “Father of American Tae Kwon Do” Grand Master Jhoon
Rhee, OCA founder KL Wong, and actress Nancy Kwan (invited). OCA will also recognize the achievements of its own
members with the Chapter of the Year Award and the Unsung Hero volunteer awards
The workshops, exhibits, career fair, and community health fair are free and open to the public. College, youth and senior
activities are free but are open to a limited number of registered participants. Interested parties should contact the OCA
National Center at oca@ocanational.org or 202 223 5500. Tickets for all meals and special events, including the Gala Awards
Banquet, are available for purchase online at www.ocanational.org. A full listing of all events is online. Early registration
closes July 20, 2007. The conference will take place at the Hilton Washington in Washington , DC .
Founded in 1973 as the Organization of Chinese Americans, OCA is a national organization dedicated to the social, political,
and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States .
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ANNIVERSARY
OCA National Convention to be held in Washington , DC , from July 31 through August 3, 2008
WASHINGTON DC, May 21, 2008 —OCA, a national Asian Pacific American organization with over 80 chapters and
college affiliates around the country dedicated to advancing the political, social, and economic well-being of APAs, is proud
to announce that its 2008 Annual National Convention will be taking place in Washington, DC, from Thursday, July 31
through Sunday, August 3. This year is OCA’s 35th anniversary.
“The theme of this year’s convention is Voices for Progress: Celebrating 35 Years of Leadership and Commitment. We will
take this opportunity not only to look back on OCA’s achievements, but also to focus on our vision for OCA and its role in
the APA community for the next 35 years,” said Ginny Gong, OCA National President, “We hope you will be able to join
us for this remarkable and memorable event.
This annual event draws over a thousand Asian Pacific Americans from around the country and is one of the largest
gatherings of APAs in the US . This year the convention features three days of workshops; exhibits and a career fair; a
community health fair; an authors’ forum; the OCA Gala Awards Banquet; and special programs for APIA youth and college
student leaders, corporate employees, entrepreneurs, and seniors
OCA will also honor members of the Asian Pacific American community, including this year’s OCA Pioneer Award
recipients: Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Arthur Dong , “Father of American Tae Kwon Do” Grand Master Jhoon
Rhee, OCA founder KL Wong, and actress Nancy Kwan (invited). OCA will also recognize the achievements of its own
members with the Chapter of the Year Award and the Unsung Hero volunteer awards
The workshops, exhibits, career fair, and community health fair are free and open to the public. College, youth and senior
activities are free but are open to a limited number of registered participants. Interested parties should contact the OCA
National Center at oca@ocanational.org or 202 223 5500. Tickets for all meals and special events, including the Gala Awards
Banquet, are available for purchase online at www.ocanational.org. A full listing of all events is online. Early registration
closes July 20, 2007. The conference will take place at the Hilton Washington in Washington , DC .
Founded in 1973 as the Organization of Chinese Americans, OCA is a national organization dedicated to the social, political,
and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States .
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