Welcome to TAC/EC 2002

The Taiwanese American Conference/East Coast (TAC/EC) was first held in 1970 at Downingtown, Pennsylvania as a summer retreat for area Christian families. Over the years the conference program has expanded to encompass the cultural and socio-economic activities of the Taiwanese American community as well as issues related to human rights, environmental issues and current events in Taiwan. The number of participants has steadily grown, exceeding 2,000 in some years.

TAC/EC draws participants mainly from New England, the Middle Atlantic States, Washington DC and Virginia. Well-known leaders active in religious, cultural and political fields in Taiwan are invited each year to participate as speakers. Since a vast majority of the Taiwanese Americans immigrated to the US as graduate students, the educational achievements of the conference participants are unusually high. Another unique feature of the conference is the wide age range of the participants; from infants to senior citizens. The second-generation Taiwanese Americans are well represented and the youth organize and manage their own programs.

The conference provides an ideal occasion for old friends to meet and new friends to make. It enhances the cultural heritage of the Taiwanese American and also provides a forum for them to express their concerns about current and future development in Taiwan and Taiwanese Americans.

Year 2002 is the 33rd Anniversary of TAC/EC. The conference will be held at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA from July 4 to July 7, 2002. This year, the Taiwanese Association of America - Boston Chapter is organizing the conference. Boston Planning Committee was organized immediately after the conclusion of the 2001 conference. The committee, involving first and second generation TAA members, has been actively working since last August. We are determined to bring you the best possible programs and the most enjoyable time this summer in the beautiful setting of central Massachusetts. 

	Event Highlights:
7/27/02	(Liberty Times 7/18/02)
7/12/02	TAC/EC Picture Album
7/7/02	2002 Closing Statement 大會聲明
6/30/02	Programs: Taiwan Night & Classical Music Concert
6/19/02	Main program/schedule update 節目
6/13/02	講員介紹 Speakers page posted
6/12/02	Last day for accepting registration by mail
6/10/02	complete 2nd Generation Program (PDF file)
6/1/02	TACEC 6.1.02 News Release
5/23/02	1G Program updated TACEC News Release
5/22/02	new Featured Character pages posted
4/28/02	2nd mass mailing: registration info & form download registration form, click here
4/23/02	first contest winner announced (guestbook)
3/24/02	Registration fee schedule set Fund raising campaign letter sent
3/11/02	Official 2002 TACEC.org site launched
3/10/02	Invitation message mailed Conference Hanji & English themes chosen 林昭亮大師 has agreed to perform at TACEC
2/20/02	Mailing database collected & sorted
2/13/02	Conference site selected, contract signed w UMass
8/20/01	Committee website launched
7/15/01	Boston 2002 Planning Committee established

News Release 6/1/02  5/24/02
講員簡介 報到須知

Invitation Letter(3/10/02): TAC/EC 2002 Committee cordially invites you to come to this year’s TAC/EC Summer Conference at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, July 4 through July 7, 2002 (Thursday through Sunday). We have developed a host of interesting programs to share with you.  There will be key-note speeches, presentations, panel discussions, a Second Generation program, a recreation program, a concert, and of course the Taiwan Night. .....  (see detail here)

美東夏令會2002年籌備會在此特別邀請您來參加今年的盛會。我們已安排一連串的精彩節目，包括前行政院長張俊雄、文建會主委陳郁秀、東吳外語學院院長謝志偉、民視主持人陳英燦及旅美指揮家王雅蕙等人的演講；享譽國際的音樂家林昭亮、范雅志、陳宏寬已經答應為我們的音樂會演奏台灣與世界名曲；此外台灣民俗、樂團表演也正在積極接洽中。

今年（第三十三屆）的美東夏令會輪到由波士頓同鄉主辦，日期已訂於七月四日至七月七日（星期四下午至星期日中午），地點在麻州大學。該校位於麻州中部，交通便利，風景秀麗，具有度假氣氛。 .....(see detail here)

Greetings from the TAC-EC 2002 Second Generation Program Committee!  With Taiwanese Americans growing up in an increasingly career-minded society, especially with the current economic climate, children as well as adults face more complex choices, challenges, and pressures in order to survive and excel in today’s environment.  This trend is happening with younger people of all races across America.  The fact is that Taiwanese Americans are already making an impact on American Society, but more can be done especially with a support infrastructure.  Our conference aims to provide a start to that infrastructure through a program that develops individual values, skills, and knowledge that are useful in everyday life..... (see detail here)

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