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Upcoming events

1. Humanities Panel

TVC is offering a new opportunity for students interested in research in the humanities. On September 1st, from 6:30–8:00 PM, TVC will host its first workshop, Engaging with Research Writing in the Humanities, on Zoom. The workshop features a panel of Scholastic Writing and National History Day finalists and alumni, who will share their experiences with research and writing in the humanities. To sign up, click here. Please use this zoom link to access the event: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/95327980617

2. ACA Scholarship 2025/2026 

The 42nd ACA High School Achievement Scholarship Award Application is still open! This year, 17 scholarships are available for high school students, with award amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 across various areas of focus. In addition, one multi-year scholarship is available, offering $3,000 per year for up to four years. Application deadline is Monday, September 8th at 11:59 PM. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school via email by Wednesday, September 10th. Award recipients will be announced and recognized on Sunday, October 26th. To view the details of each scholarship, please use the link below: https://acadetroit.org/programs/acascholarships/scholarship-2025-2026/

3. CCC 20th Anniversary celebration

Since its opening in August 2005, the Chinese Community Center (CCC) has been a welcoming home for the Metro Detroit community. To celebrate this milestone, ACA is hosting an Open House & Community Reunion on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 32585 Concord Drive in Madison Heights. It will conclude with a tree-planting ceremony, symbolizing hope, growth, and the strength of community. Please sign up here to volunteer at this event. 

4. 2025 CGAM Golf Invitational

On August 31st and September 1st, the Michigan Chinese Golf Association is running its annual Chinese Cup tournament at Pheasant Run Golf Club. To register for volunteering, click here.

August Highlights 

1. CCC Gardening and Cleanup

In August, TVC members joined together with Board members for a gardening and cleanup project at the TVC building. Volunteers planted, watered, maintained the grounds, helping to keep the space clean and welcoming for the community. You can find the photos of the event here.

2. Standout Workshop

From August 21 to August 22, 2025, a standout workshop was held and led by a professional instructor, Namita. Participants engaged in interactive activities, including using sticky notes to track their growth over the two-day session. At the start, they wrote down their initial thoughts and apprehensions about public speaking, then revisited these notes to reflect on their progress. By the end, participants demonstrated noticeable improvement, showing greater confidence and clarity in their delivery, as well as a deeper understanding of effective communication. You can find the photos of the event here.

July Highlights

1. Chinatown Block Party

On July 26, to commemorate the erection of Vincent Chin’s secondary sign and the revival of Detroit’s Chinatown, the community gathered for a block party that highlighted both remembrance and celebration. The event featured diverse Asian communities, with cultural foods such as boba, tanghulu, and other traditional dishes. A museum exhibition further showcased the history and contributions of Asian Americans in Michigan, including landmark achievements such as the state’s first Asian American women’s basketball team. Demonstrating their support, TVC distributed free t-shirts, emphasizing their dedication to honoring Vincent Chin’s legacy and celebrating the achievements of the Asian American community. You can find the photos of the event here.

Best wishes, 

TVC board

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Upcoming Events

1. ACA Scholarship 2025/2026 

We are excited to announce that the 42nd ACA High School Achievement Scholarship Award Program is now open for applications! This year, 17 scholarships are available for high school students, with award amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 across various areas of focus. In addition, one multi-year scholarship is available, offering $3,000 per year for up to four years. Application deadline is Monday, September 8th at 11:59 PM. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school via email by Wednesday, September 10th. Award recipients will be announced and recognized on Sunday, October 26th. To view the details of each scholarship, please use the link below: https://acadetroit.org/programs/acascholarships/scholarship-2025-2026/

2. OCA National Convention

OCA is our national organization, which ACA is a chapter of. This year, the OCA National Convention will be held in Seattle, Washington, from July 24th to the 27th. If you would like to attend this three-day event. You can find more information and register here. Registration will end on July 15th.

3. CCC Gardening

TVC is seeking volunteers to assist with gardening and outdoor maintenance. This is a great opportunity to care and upkeep our community space while enjoying a hands-on, meaningful activity. No prior experience is necessary, all volunteers are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please sign up here to join our efforts.

June Highlights

1. The American Chinese School of Greater Detroit (ACSGD) Food Fair

On the 7th of June, TVC participated in the annual ACSGD Food Fair at Derby Middle School in Birmingham, MI. Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., the festival brought together members of the Chinese American community who brought traditional Chinese dishes and sold them to raise money for TVC. Alongside the food booths were others offering games and entertainment, creating a festive and welcoming environment for all. You can find photos of the event here.

2. Library Cleanup

On June 20th, TVC members participated in a library work session focused on maintaining and reorganizing the collection. Volunteers helped identify and remove books that were no longer suitable for circulation, ensuring the library’s resources remain in good condition for future use. In addition, members assisted with reorganizing the shelves following the library’s recent relocation to a new room. The effort contributed to a more efficient and welcoming space for all who use the library. You can find photos of the TVC Library Cleanup here.

3. Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival (GRAPF)

On June 14th, TVC participated in the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival, an annual event celebrating the rich heritage and diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities. As part of our community outreach efforts, TVC volunteers distributed informational flyers, branded fans, and refreshments to festival attendees. Additionally, volunteers assisted in organizing and facilitating the Spicy Noodle Challenge, one of the event’s featured activities. TVC’s presence at the festival served as an opportunity to engage with the public, strengthen community ties, and support the broader celebration of cultural identity and inclusion. You can find photos of GRAPF here.

4. Vincent Chin Secondary Street Sign Unveiling Ceremony 

On June 24th, TVC joined the community in witnessing the formal recognition of Vincent Chin’s enduring legacy. The site of his murder now bears his name, serving as a lasting tribute to the impact of his life and the movement that followed. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan acknowledged the significant contributions of the Chinese American community to the city and expressed his hope that, in the future, passersby will see the sign and ask, “Who is Vincent Chin?” The ceremony featured remarks from several distinguished speakers, including Roland Hwang, President and Co-founder of American Citizens for Justice; Richard Mui, President of the Association of Chinese Americans; State Senator Stephanie Chang of Michigan’s 3rd District; Detroit City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero and many others. You can find photos of the Vincent Chin Secondary Street Sign Unveiling Ceremony here.

Best wishes,

Elizabeth Lau

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Upcoming Events

1. The American Chinese School of Greater Detroit (ACSGD) Food Fair

On June 7th, TVC will once again be participating in the annual ACSGD Food Fair at Derby Middle School in Birmingham, MI, from 11 am to 2 pm. The ACSGD is an important event for TVC to engage with the Chinese American community by sharing culture through food and beverages. TVC will be selling food and drink from various cuisines in China, along with other booths. We hope that you can join us in celebrating Chinese culture through food and drink, fun and games, and love for the Chinese language at ACSGD this week. 

2. Library

On June 20th, 3:30-5:30 PM, there will be a library session held. We will be disposing of books that are unfit to borrow to help organize the shelves, since the library has switched rooms. Please click here to sign up. If you can, bring a device (iPad, phone, etc.)

3. CCC Gardening

Last week, we hosted our first garden cleanup. We will soon be coming out with more updates for future volunteers needed for subsequent cleanups and summer watering. Stay tuned for more information in the near future. 

4. ACA Give In May

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Chinese Community Center, ACA is launching the Community Legacy Fund. This fund isn’t just about bricks and paint. It’s about protecting the heart of our community for the next 20 years—and beyond. Please join us to contribute here. By contributing to this fund, you’re making sure the lights stay on, the doors stay open, and the legacy of cultural pride and service continues.

5. OCA National Convention

OCA is our national organization, which ACA is a chapter of. This year, the OCA National Convention will be held in Seattle, Washington, from July 24th to July 27th. If you would like to attend this three-day event. You can find more information and register here. Registration ends on July 15th.

May Highlights 

1.  TVC Orientation Day 

On May 18th, members participated in TVC Orientation Day, where we introduced the new TVC board, explained the TVC mission, reflected on the past fruitions, and set goals for the future. The TVC advisory board gave a speech about how Asian Americans need to make their contributions and efforts visible and encouraged further youth involvement within and outside of the ACA community. Afterward, all members shared lunch and played games, fostering a sense of community and belonging within the new community who are joining us and will be carrying out the legacy of TVC. You can find photos of TVC Orientation Day here.

2. 2025 Student Exhibition at the Cranbrook Art Museum

We would like to thank Cranbrook Teen Arts Council (CTAC) for partnering with us to allow for the opportunity to display art from our young artists and showcase their skills and hard work. We would also like to thank those who submitted art for the exhibition and for their dedication and hard work. From May 22nd to 30th, the art of our artists was displayed, showcasing the talent that exists in the Chinese American community. Thank you again to CTAC and our artists for this successful event. You can find photos of the event here.

3. Pontiac Public Library API Month celebration

On May 17th, members of TVC got together and represented the Chinese youth community by hosting events for children. Notable games were the human slot machines and a chopsticks game. There were also booths for cultural displays, tea tasting, and other refreshments. Performers showcased their talents and culture in performances like K-pop dancing, traditional dance, and musical performances. You can find photos of the event here.

4. Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade

Celebrating veterans and our proud American identity and involvement in the community, ACA and TVC joined the Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade along with other organizations and celebrants. ACA members sported a dragon dance along with traditional percussion to bring life and energy to the parade. This was a lively and fun event as we tossed candy to people enjoying the parade. Thank you to our TVC volunteers who helped and to our drivers who made the transportation to the event possible. Here are some photos of the event.

5. MPAAC 2025

The Asian Pacific American Club at Plymouth-Canton Educational Partnership hosted its annual Michigan Pan Asian American Conference on May 17th. Participants joined workshops where they talked about racism, discrimination, and the difficulties of mental health. The keynote speaker, Linh Song, a former member of the Ann Arbor City Council, spoke of the injustice she initially encountered in America. After a delicious lunch, including mango lassi, fried rice, carbonara Buldak ramen, and lovely conversations with fellow Asians, participants joined one of four workshops: making spring rolls, karate, henna, and meditation. Overall, it was a great success, with great people and a great atmosphere. 

Best wishes, 

TVC board

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Upcoming Events 

1. TVC Orientation Day (Required)

We want to remind all TVC members of TVC of Orientation Day this coming spring. The date will be May 18th from 11 am to 1 pm. TVC orientation is required for all TVC members. Please click here to register ASAP. Thank you for supporting our mission at the TVC and ACA. 

2. Pontiac Public Library API Month celebration

We will participate in the Pontiac Public Library API Month Celebration on Saturday, May 17 from 5pm to 9pm at the Pontiac Public Library. Lots of volunteers are needed. Please click on this link to sign up.

3. MPAAC 2025

The Asian Pacific American Club at PCEP is hosting its annual Michigan Pan Asian American Conference on May 17th from 10 to 2:30 pm at Canton High School.  The keynote speaker this year is Linh Song, former Ann Arbor City Council member, philanthropist and co-founder of the Song Foundation.  Additionally, they will have workshops reflecting the Asian American experience and lunchtime entertainment.  Lunch will be provided to all conference participants. Registration can be found here.

4. Give in May

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Chinese Community Center, ACA is launching the Community Legacy Fund. This fund isn’t just about bricks and paint. It’s about protecting the heart of our community for the next 20 years—and beyond. Please join us to contribute here. By contributing to this fund, you’re making sure the lights stay on, the doors stay open, and the legacy of cultural pride and service continues.

5. OCA National Convention

OCA is our national organization, which ACA is a chapter of. This year, the OCA National Convention will be held in Seattle, Washington, from July 24th to the 27th. If you would like to attend this three-day event. You can find more information and register here. 

6. ACA 2025 Youth Intensive Chinese Summer Camp

Registration has started for the 2025 Chinese Cultural Summer Camp. The camp will run from June 9th to August 1st, with flexible dates for kids to attend. There is also extended care available if needed. Come join us in fun cultural activities and learning each week. You can find more information here and register here.

7. Asian American Oral History Project

The Asian American Oral History Project is for Michigan high schoolers in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade who are of Asian descent to document their family’s and local community’s histories. This study will include oral history and multimedia workshops from June to September 2025, oral history creation from October to December 2025, and finally, the co-designing of curricular guides with the research team using the oral histories from January to March 2026. Individuals who complete this project will be awarded with recording devices and a stipend of 1300 dollars. This project will be great for those interested in multimedia creation and oral history. If you would like to apply to be part of the project, click here. For any questions, you can contact the organizers at asianyoutheducators@gmail.com.

8. 2025 Student Exhibition at the Cranbrook Art Museum

Thank you for the submissions to the Student Art Exhibition. This invitation to submit art for the exhibition was done in partnership with the Cranbrook Teen Arts Council (CTAC). We would like to thank CTAC for partnering with us to allow for the opportunity to display art from our young artists and showcase their skills and hard work. The exhibition will be held from May 22nd to May 30th. We will hopefully get more specifics about the exhibition soon.

April Highlights

1. RHGYC Cultural Fair & Farmington Community Library AAPI Fest

We participated in the Rochester Hills Government Youth Council (RHGYC) Cultural Fair and Farmington Community Library AAPI Fest on April 26 and May 3rd. Both were fun events with cultural stations, performances, and food. Performances included singing and dancing from various organizations which promote different cultural traditions from all over the world. It was a great experience to see so many different communities to celebrate culture and continue traditions, passing it on to the next generation. Please enjoy the photos here and here. 

2. New TVC board!

Thank you for everyone’s applications for the TVC board and congratulations to all. Here is our new board for the 2025 to 2026 year. We look forward to working with the new board this coming year.  

Name, Position

Anna Wang, Co-President (2nd term)

Jack Xu, Co-President

Joy Chen, Co-President

Lauren Ye, VP of Education

Max Xu, VP of Community Beautification

Raina Li, VP of Administrative Support

Karen Zeng, VP of Information Resources

Megan Chen, VP of Finance

Gabriel Chen, VP of Community Outreach

Vanessa Zhu, Director of Media

Jayson Xu, Director of Tutoring

Raymond Xu, Director of Library

Michael Hua, Director of Information

Elizabeth Lau, Director of Marketing

Daniel Chen, Director of Gardening

Victoria Lau, Director of Membership

Best wishes,

Jack Xu

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Upcoming Events 

1. TVC Orientation Day (Required)

We want to remind all TVC members of TVC that Orientation Day this coming spring. The date will be May 18th from 10 am to 1 pm. Please save this day and time on your calendar because TVC orientation is required for TVC members. Thank you for supporting our mission at the TVC and ACA. 

2. OCA National Convention

OCA is our national organization which ACA is a chapter of. This year, the OCA National Convention will be held in Seattle, Washington, from July 24th to the 27th. If you would like to attend this three-day event. You can find more information here. Currently, there is an early bird discount. If you wish to go, register soon!

3. ACA 2025 Youth Intensive Chinese Summer Camp

Registration has started for the 2025 Chinese Cultural Summer Camp. The camp will run from June 9th to August 1st, with flexible dates for kids to attend. There is also extended care available if needed. Come join us in fun cultural activities and learning each week. You can find more information here and register here.

4. Asian American Oral History Project

The Asian American Oral History Project is for Michigan high schoolers in 9th, 10th and 11th grade who are of Asian descent to document their family’s and local community’s histories. This study will include oral history and multimedia workshops from June to September 2025, oral history creation from October to December 2025, and finally the co-designing of curricular guides with the research team using the oral histories from January to March 2026. Individuals who complete this project will be awarded with recording devices and a stipend of 1300 dollars. This project will be great for those interested in multimedia creation and oral history. If you would like to apply to be part of the project click here. For any questions you can contact the organizers at asianyoutheducators@gmail.com.

March Highlights

1. ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) Program

On March 9th, we had another SLAAY meeting where we discussed the controversy of affirmative action in college admissions. We explored the differences between equality and equity and how that shapes how our world operates. This time, our host was our own ACA president, Richard Mui! Here are some photos from our January meeting and here are some from March. If you have not registered and would like to join us in a future meeting, you can sign up here.

2. JACL/OCA Leadership Summit

Just this last week, TVC Co-President Anna Wang attended JACL and OCA’s annual Leadership Summit in Washington, DC representing OCA’s Detroit chapter. The 4-day summit introduced JACL and OCA representatives from across the country to policy and decision-making at the national level. The first 3 days of the summit were dedicated to meeting new people and preparation for the final advocacy day. Attendees listened to various panelists, including other civil rights organization leaders and staff members on the Hill. These panelists talked about their roles in advocating for their causes and how they engage with the federal government. On the last day of the summit, the attendees lobbied their congress representatives and senators on Capitol Hill for three bills that would greatly benefit the AANHPI community: the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, the Fred Korematsu Gold Medal Act, and the Alleviating Barriers to Care Act. The summit was an incredible long weekend of meeting new people, exploring DC, and advocating for the AANHPI community. Photos can be found here. 

3. CCC Cleanup

Thank you to all of the volunteers who have helped us this past week with packing up furniture and other things to prepare the CCC for a renovation. Everything has been successfully stored to make way for some new ceilings and maybe some floor plan changes. Click here to view pictures. 

Best wishes, 

Jack Xu

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Upcoming Events 

ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) Program

We are excited to announce another meeting for SLAAY for March on the 9th from 10 am to 11:30 am. This time our host will be our own ACA president! Please join us in examining the history of the Asian American community and the developing of new ideas for the next generation of advocates for leadership and change. Here are some photos from our last meeting. If you have not registered and would like to join us you can sign up here. 

TVC Orientation Day (Required)

We want to remind all TVC members of TVC Orientation Day this coming spring. The date will be May 18th from 10am to 1pm. Please save this day and time on your calendar because TVC orientation is required for TVC members. Thank you for supporting our mission at the TVC and ACA. 

February Highlights

ACA 2025 Lunar New Year Community Fair

Thank you to everyone who helped make this community fair possible. We received an amazing 3000 guests at this event! The event was packed with games and prizes created and run by our volunteers. We also received 148 dollars in donations from the guests. Thanks to everyone who came and supported the ACA on this celebratory occasion. You can find photos from the event here. You can find videos of the event here.

Best wishes, 

Jack Xu

Happy Lunar New Year to all! We at TVC welcome the coming of the Snake Year. 

新年快乐。蛇年大吉。蛇序呈祥，福寿安康。

Upcoming Events 

 ACA 2025 Lunar New Year Community Fair

Lunar New Year is soon approaching. We hope that you will be with us to leave the old and invite the new as we usher in the year of the snake. We will be celebrating the accomplishments of the ACA over the last year and setting our sights ever higher as we strive to do better. A new year will bring new challenges as well as new goals and accomplishments. To those who RSVPed, we hope to see you on February 2nd, 2025 at the Eastern Market Shed 5 to celebrate the Lunar New Year together. We wish everyone a happy Lunar New Year. 

Volunteer Signup: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGaAEPKyXpRg4YQd_xOkPIMN4ayebiwyErjr9FBCrRY0uvqg/viewform

(Free!) Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-aca-lunar-new-year-community-fair-2025-tickets-1111727539999 

January Highlights

ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) Program

Just last week, SLAAY had their first meeting where they discussed immigration policy and how it affected Asians coming to the US. This is only the beginning of this conversation on one aspect of the Asian American community SLAYY wants to tackle. Future topics include culture and more pressing issues like hate crimes and the model minority myth. By giving knowledge and skills to the upcoming generation of Asian Americans, the future generation is empowered to make a difference. 

New ACA van

In December, the ACA was able to purchase a new 15-seat van. This van will be used to help seniors who don’t have reliable transportation with their transportation needs. This van will shuttle seniors to and from healthcare, grocery stores, and community events to ensure the health of seniors and their engagement in the community. This van is the culmination of ACA’s Give In May, which many contributed to. We at TVC are proud to have donated 500 dollars to this important cause. 

Best wishes, 

Jack Xu

As everyone gathers with friends and family for the holiday season and New Years, we would like to thank all of our members, volunteers, and staff for a great year at the TVC and ACA. We wish everyone a merry Christmas, a happy New Year, and a joyous holiday for whatever else you celebrate this time of year as we find new beginnings and aspirations for our futures.  

Upcoming Events 

 ACA 2025 Lunar New Year Community Fair

Lunar New Year is soon approaching. We hope that you will be with us to leave the old and invite the new as we usher in the year of the snake. We will be celebrating the accomplishments of the ACA over the last year and setting our sights ever higher as we strive to do better. A new year will bring new challenges as well as new goals and accomplishments. We hope to see you on February 2nd, 2025 at the Eastern Market Shed 5 to celebrate the Lunar New Year together. You can find more information and RSVP here.

ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) Program

Discover your roots, ignite your passion, and become a trailblazing leader. The ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) program will start in January. From uncovering our rich history and culture to tackling pressing issues like hate crimes and the model minority myth, SLAAY empowers you with knowledge and the skills to make a difference.

November Highlights

 ACA High School and College Students Achievements Scholarship Award Ceremony

Thank you to everyone who attended the scholarship award ceremony. Congratulations to TVC’s Co-President Hana Yang and Vice President of Communication Yi-An Liao for winning the scholarships! We are proud of everyone who applied for the scholarship and the 22 amazing high schoolers and college students who received the ACA High School and College Students Achievements Scholarship. We would also like to thank the First Lady of the University of Michigan, Wendy Yip, for being our keynote speaker as we aim to support people in our talented community in their endeavors. For pictures, please click here. 

Thanksgiving Volunteers Appreciation and President Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Ceremony

Thanks to all the volunteers who have made great contributions to the TVC this year. You have received recognition for the time and effort that you put into bettering our community and increasing our outreach. It is you who has made what we do at the TVC and ACA possible. As our community grows, we will be able to accomplish more and increase our presence and impact on those around us. We hope that you will continue to support us and our goals in the coming year. This year TVC received six Gold, three Silver and six Bronze PVSA awards. Congratulations to Anna Wang, Iris Mo, Anni Dai, Jayson Xu, Max Xu, Vincent Lin, Jack Xu, Joy Chen, Junyan Liu, Gabriel Chen, Hana Yang, Jingyi Ma, Karen Zeng, Lauren Ye, and Raina Li. We are so proud of you! Please enjoy the video of the event by clicking here. 

Best, 

Jack Xu

Upcoming Events 

ACA High School and College Students Achievements Scholarship Award Ceremony

Thank you to all who have submitted applications for the ACA High School and College Students Achievements Scholarship. The award ceremony is scheduled on Sunday, November 3rd, at 3:00 PM, in person at the CCC. We are honored to welcome the First Lady of the University of Michigan, Wendy Yip, as the keynote speaker.  We need some volunteers to help set up at 1pm. Please sign up here if you can come. 

Text Banking at CCC

Join us for a Text Banking Event on Sunday, November 3rd, at 1:00 PM as we encourage our community to get out and vote! Please sign up here if you can come. 

Thanksgiving Volunteers Appreciation and PVSA Award Ceremony

Many thanks to all the volunteers. Without you, it wouldn't have been possible for TVC to achieve its goals. This year’s Thanksgiving Volunteer Appreciation and PVSA Award Ceremony will be held on November 23rd late afternoon. You will be awarded for your dedication, hard work and passion. Please mark your calendar and prepare to celebrate.

October Highlights

2024 ACA Annual Gala

The 2024 ACA Annual Gala was held on October 20th. Many important people such as ACA leaders were present to speak about the achievements of the ACA in the past year. Leaders and representatives of our communities were also present, in person and in spirit to support the ACA and its goal for the coming year. This has been a wonderful year for both the TVC and ACA. As we look forward to the coming year, we see new opportunities to take and more support to give not only to the ACA but also to other organizations and their goals. Thank you all for a great year at the ACA. Enjoy the Gala pictures here and here. Click here for the Gala video. 

Best, 

Jack Xu

Upcoming Events 

2024 ACA Annual Gala

The 2024 ACA Annual Gala will be held on October 20th. There will be many attendees including important speakers such as elected government officials, community leaders and important staff within the ACA. We hope that this fall you will join us to celebrate what the ACA has achieved this year and what to look forward to in the coming year from ACA. Please click here to register. 

 2024 ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) Program

Discover your roots, ignite your passion, and become a trailblazing leader with the 2024 ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) program! From uncovering our rich history and culture to tackling pressing issues like hate crimes and the model minority myth, SLAAY empowers you with knowledge and the skills to make a difference. Register: bit.ly/2024SLAAY

ACA High School and College Students Achievements Scholarship Award Ceremony

Thank you to all who have submitted applications for the ACA High School and College Students Achievements Scholarship. The award ceremony is scheduled on Sunday, November 3rd, at 3:00 PM, in person at the CCC. We are honored to welcome the First Lady of the University of Michigan, Wendy Yip, as the keynote speaker.  Please mark your calendar if you plan to attend.

Thanksgiving Volunteers Appreciation and PVSA Award Ceremony

Many thanks to all the volunteers. Without you, it wouldn't have been possible for TVC to achieve its goals. This year’s Thanksgiving Volunteer Appreciation and PVSA Award Ceremony will be held on November 23rd late afternoon. You will be awarded for your dedication, hard work and passion. Please mark your calendar and prepare to celebrate.

September Highlights

CCC Garden Watering and Weeding

We have had a very productive summer this year in our CCC garden with the help of volunteers weeding, watering, and maintaining our garden. This year we have grown winter melons, tomatoes, bitter melons, beans, Chinese chives, and many other vegetables in our community garden. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success we had this year!

Detroit Diesel Family Day

On September 15th. 2024, TVC attended the Detroit Diesel Family Day and set up tables featuring Chinese calligraphy, lantern painting, paper cutting, face painting, and a TVC ACA information booth. Enjoy a video of the event. 

Healthy Gardening Fair

The annual Healthy Gardening Fair was a lively event featuring performances, food, and activities promoting healthy eating within the community. We were able to sell produce from our own CCC at the fair, which was made possible by the volunteers over the summer who helped with watering and weeding. Here is a video of the event.

FAR Event

We were happy to continue to partner with FAR to increase our reach to different parts of the community. This time we prepared supplies for art therapy for kids with learning disabilities. We hope that in the future we will be able to continue to partner with organizations like FAR to further support organizations with different missions and goals. A video of the event can be found here.

New ACA Videos

We have uploaded two new videos to YouTube documenting our first one-day tennis clinic and the NaFFAA conference. You can watch the new videos here.

Best, 

Jack Xu

Upcoming Events 

CCC Garden Watering and Weeding

Even as the school year starts, those who still have the time can sign up for CCC Garden watering and weeding. The tasks include watering the plants and weeding the gardens. Each session may take 30 minutes to an hour and a half to complete. Click here for the signup for gardening sessions. Feel free to contact Max Xu at maximum112358@gmail.com with any questions or concerns!

Healthy Gardening Fair

The annual Healthy Gardening Fair is being held on September 21st to promote healthy eating within the community. The ACA will be there selling the vegetables grown in our CCC Garden with the help of volunteers over the summer helping with watering and weeding. There will also be food and performances at the fair. We will need many volunteers for this event. If you can help, please sign up here.

ACA High School and College Students Achievements Scholarship

ACA is still accepting applications for this year’s scholarship program! This program aims to honor and support outstanding local youth. This year, we will award 16 scholarships to high school students and 6 scholarships to college students. This scholarship is still accepting applications through the 9th of September! Please visit here for more information. 

2024 ACA Annual Gala

The 2024 ACA Annual Gala will be held on October 20th. There will be many attendees including important speakers such as politicians, community leaders and important staff within the ACA. We hope that this fall you will join us to celebrate what the ACA has achieved this year and what to look forward to in the coming year from ACA. Please click here to register. 

 2024 ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) Program

Discover your roots, ignite your passion, and become a trailblazing leader with the 2024 ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) program! From uncovering our rich history and culture to tackling pressing issues like hate crimes and the model minority myth, SLAAY empowers you with knowledge and the skills to make a difference. Register: bit.ly/2024SLAAY

August Highlights

ACA 2024 Community and Empowerment Photo Contest

The ACA 2024 Community and Empowerment Photo contest ended on the 15th of August. We at ACA are thankful for all who submitted and participated in the celebration of our vibrant resilient communities as well as Corky Lee as our unofficial Asian Pacific American photographer laureate. For further details, please visit here.

Leadership Workshop-Speak Up!

This past weekend, the ACA TVC hosted its first-ever Leadership Workshop: Speak up! Taught by experienced confidence educator Namita Prasad, passionate students gathered at the Chinese Community Center on August 3rd and 4th. Students built their confidence, wrote compelling speeches, learned about effective speech delivery, and showcased their knowledge in a final presentation on the fourth. The workshop received much positive feedback and the TVC hopes to hold more workshops in the future. Enjoy a video made by Anna Wang.

One-Day Tennis Clinic

On August 3rd, the ACA TVC had a one-day tennis clinic for eager K-8th grade students to develop their tennis skills. The clinic was held at the Northville High School Tennis Courts and taught by high school tennis players. Students participated in a fun-filled day with drills, games, and other tennis activities. Thank you to everyone who participated in our one-day clinic. Photos from this event can be viewed here. 

NAFFAA Conference

The NAFFAA Conference had many attendees from across the Midwest with experts discussing various topics concerning our communities from how to run a non-profit to the importance of discussing history and facilitating meaningful conversation and cooperation between different communities. Many of our TVC directors attended various segments of the conference and learned a lot from the different speakers and their presentations. Photos from the conference can be viewed here.

New Video

On May 25th, 2024, in honor of Memorial day, TVC members and seniors walked in the Madison Heights Parade to represent ACA and the Chinese community. Enjoy this video made by Joy Chen.

Best, 

Jack Xu

Upcoming Events 

Introducing ACA TVC Leadership Workshop-Speak Up!

We are excited to see those who signed up for the Leadership Workshop - Speak Up! on August 3rd and 4th, from 11 am to 6 pm, at the Chinese Community Center (CCC) in Madison Heights. Ms. Namita Prasad from ConfidentLee, who has eight years of experience, will lead this workshop to help teens boost their confidence, find their voice, and build their public speaking skills. We have successfully filled in all available spots for the workshop.

Introducing ACA TVC One-Day Tennis Clinic

TVC is hosting a free community tennis clinic for kids on Saturday, August 3rd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Northville High School tennis courts. It will be a fun-filled morning of tennis drills, games, and skill-building. This clinic is open to kids from Kindergarten to 8th grade. We have filled in all thirty spots.

CCC Garden Watering and Weeding

Over the course of the summer, TVC will be helping out with gardening at the Chinese Community Center's garden at 32585 Concord Dr, Madison Heights, MI 48071. The tasks include watering the plants and weeding the gardens, and each session may take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and a half. Click here for the signup for gardening sessions during the summer. Feel free to contact Max Xu at maximum112358@gmail.com with any questions or concerns!

ACA High School and College Students Achievements Scholarship

ACA is now accepting applications for this year’s scholarship program! This program aims to honor and support outstanding local youth. This year, we will award 16 scholarships to high school students and 6 scholarships to college students. This scholarship is still accepting applications through the 9th of September! Please visit here for more information. 

ACA 2024 Community and Empowerment Photo Contest

ACA proudly announces the 2024 Community and Empowerment Photo Contest, a part of the Corky Lee photo exhibit serial event. This contest celebrates the vibrant spirit and resilience of Asian Pacific American communities through the lens of photography. The deadline for the contest is August 15th. For further details, please visit here. 

July Highlights

OCA National Convention

Representing Detroit, the ACA attended the OCA National Convention in Philadelphia this year from July 11th-14th. TVC’s co-president, Anna Wang, attended the event with some other ACA leaders. The event featured leaders and members that empower the AANHPI community all over the country. The convention also hosted a presidential town hall which featured Vice President Kamala Harris. Thanks to everyone's help this year, ACA also won a 2nd place award in the Membership category!

ACA Youth Summer Camp

The ACA Youth Summer Camp has been running smoothly for three weeks now. We’re in our fourth and last week of camp ending on August 2nd. The camp has been great, with kids learning how to play Chinese Yo-yo, and ping pong, write calligraphy, and cook with the help of counselors who support and teach these kids. TVC’s library team has been reading books to camp kids every week.

CCC Healthy Home Garden

The CCC Healthy Home Garden has been very productive this year with the help of volunteers who help with watering and weeding around the garden. We have already produced many vegetables that have been sold to surrounding communities. As the summer season continues, more vegetables will be produced including but not limited to winter melon, Chinese chives, cucumbers, green beans, and bitter melon. 

New Videos

On June 1st, the ACA hosted the annual Vincent Chin Commemorative Event featuring the unofficial Asian American Photographer Laureate Corky Lee’s photo exhibition. Click here to watch a video recap of the event made by Joy Chen.

Best, 

Jack Xu

Upcoming Events 

Introducing ACA TVC Leadership Workshop-Speak Up!

We are excited to announce that on August 3rd and 4th, from 11 am to 6 pm, ACA TVC is introducing a Leadership Workshop - Speak Up! at the Chinese Community Center (CCC) in Madison Heights. Ms. Namita Prasad from ConfidentLee, who has eight years of experience, will lead this workshop to help teens boost their confidence, find their voice, and build their public speaking skills. The price is $299 for ACA and TVC members and $399 for non-members. Needed-based scholarships are available upon request. You can register for this workshop by clicking here. The registration deadline is July 15th so act fast! There are very limited spots available. 

CCC Garden Watering and Weeding

Over the course of the summer, TVC will be helping out with gardening at the Chinese Community Center's garden at 32585 Concord Dr, Madison Heights, MI 48071. The tasks include watering the plants and weeding the gardens, and each session may take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and a half. Click here for the signup for gardening sessions during the summer. Feel free to contact Max Xu at maximum112358@gmail.com with any questions or concerns!

ACA High School and College Students Achievements Scholarship

ACA is now accepting applications for this year’s scholarship program! This program aims to honor and support outstanding local youth. This year, we will award 16 scholarships to high school students and 6 scholarships to college students. Please visit here for more information. 

ACA 2024 Community and Empowerment Photo Contest

ACA proudly announces the 2024 Community and Empowerment Photo Contest, a part of the Corky Lee photo exhibit serial event. This contest celebrates the vibrant spirit and resilience of Asian Pacific American communities through the lens of photography. For details, please visit here. 

June Highlights

6/1 Annual Vincent Chin Commemorative Event

This event featured the unofficial Asian American Photographer Laureate Corky Lee’s photo exhibition at the Chinese Community Center (CCC). At the event, Curtis Chin, the special guest speaker who has written a book and filmed a documentary about Corky Lee and his contributions to the Chinese American community, spoke about the importance of people like Corky and his mission with his documentaries. For photos of the event, please click here. 

6/8 Fundraising at The American Chinese School of Greater Detroit

TVC had a food booth at the food festival hosted by the American Chinese School of Greater Detroit at Derby Middle School on June 8th. TVC sold plenty of delicious foods for fundraising such as cold noodles, rice noodles, congee, bubble tea, braised beef, and many other foods. TVC raised over one thousand dollars and beat our record by about 200 dollars from last year. Watch the video of this event made by Lauren Ye here. 

Multicultural Night at Orchard Hills Elementary

On May 20th, TVC’s Co-President Hana Yang and VP of Information Ryan Lin attended the Multicultural Night at Orchard Hills Elementary School. Click here for photos. 

New Videos

On May 19th, the TVC hosted its annual Orientation Day. Click here to watch a video recap of the event made by Joy Chen.

On May 24th, the ACA collaborated with Pontiac Public Library to celebrate the API month. Click here to watch a video recap of the event by Riya Nambiar. 

Best, 

Jack Xu

Upcoming Events

6/1 Annual Vincent Chin Commemorative Event

This event will feature Corky Lee as the unofficial Asian American Photographer Laureate and his photo exhibition at the Chinese Community Center (CCC). Volunteers are needed from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Please sign up here if you are interested. 

6/8 Fundraising at The American Chinese School of Greater Detroit

TVC will have a food booth at the food festival hosted by the American Chinese School of Greater Detroit at Derby Middle School on June 8th at 11am. TVC will sell plenty of delicious foods for fundraising. Come visit our booth at the event. Please email tvc@acaccc.org if you are interested in participating.   

ACA 2024 Youth Cultural Summer Camp

From July 8th to August 2nd, ACA will have its annual summer camp open for children ages 5 to 14 at 2 locations (Risen Christ Lutheran Church in Plymouth and CCC in Madison Heights). If you have any questions regarding the summer camp, please email cyin@acaccc.org.

May Highlights

TVC Orientation Day

This year at orientation, we invited new members to TVC and awarded current active members with awards for their hard work over the past year. We gave gifts and said goodbye to our former Co-Presidents Caityn Li, Nicole Zhong and former Vice President Alex Ye as thanks for their leadership in the past. We wish them all the best in their college life. Our new TVC co-presidents, vice-presidents and directors introduced themselves to the team to grow TVC and ACA in the coming year. For pictures of the Orientation Day, please click here. 

Mulch Installation

This year’s orientation team bonding activity was mulch installation. TVC members were able to spread 40 bags of mulch within three hours, helping keep weeds at bay and creating a cleaner and neater environment at the CCC in Madison Heights. 

5/11 Rochester Hills Government Youth Council (RHGYC) Cultural Fair

At the RHGYC cultural fair, members of TVC set up a stand featuring calligraphy, a chopsticks game and a lantern craft. There was also a tea tasting stand and a Chinese painting stand as well. Tables celebrating other cultures were also present along with many cultural performances. Please click here for a video created by Joy Chen. 

5/24 Pontiac Public Library API Month Celebration

On May 24th, the ACA attended the Pontiac Public Library API Month Celebration, hosting several booths with calligraphy and chopstick games. Other local API organizations also attended, providing snacks, tea tasting, and cultural games. The event also featured a buffet style dinner and many cultural performances.  For pictures of the API Month Celebration at the Pontiac Public Library, please click here.

Give in May

Thanks to everyone’s help this year, the ACA exceeded their Give in May goal of $10,000, raising more than $15,000! The TVC contributed $500 to their fund. Many TVC families also contributed with different amounts. The ACA will use this money to provide transportation for senior citizens without reliable transportation. 

Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade

Many TVC members and seniors arrived in Madison Heights on May 25th to represent ACA and the Chinese community. People marched together in the parade and had a lot of fun with drumming and other activities. After the parade, TVC members also watched the Madison Heights Memorial Day Ceremony. Please click here for pictures.

Best, 

Jack Xu

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Upcoming Events

TVC Orientation Day

As some of you may know, TVC holds an annual Orientation Day for members to get to know one another and to share TVC plans for the year. The event will be held on May 19th from 3pm to 4:30pm at the Chinese Community Center. Please register for the event here: https://forms.gle/6L9ZubL7eyWiw21ZA. Attendance is mandatory for all TVC members!

Mulch Installation

Spring is here, and the CCC garden needs mulching! We will need volunteers to help out on May 19th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm (right after the Orientation). If you are willing to help, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DABA72EA2FE3-49462760-cccmulch#/

5/11 Rochester Hills Government Youth Council Cultural Fair

On May 11th, the Rochester HIlls Government Youth Council will be hosting its annual cultural fair. There will be food, performances, and plenty of fun cultural booths. The TVC will be hosting a booth with chopstick games, calligraphy, lantern making, and more. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DABA72EA2FE3-49461833-rhgyc/109121363#/

5/24 Pontiac Public Library API Month Celebration

On May 24th, the TVC will host a booth at the Pontiac Public Library at API Month celebration. Stay tuned for more information and volunteer opportunities.

Give in May

Join the Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) in the Give In May fundraising campaign to raise the final $10,000 needed for the ACA Care Shuttle. This 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Van, featuring 15 seats, is nearly within ACA’s grasp as 90% of the funds have been secured. With your generous support, we can ensure that our seniors who lack reliable transportation are able to travel freely to essential services and community events. Help us drive forward this vital initiative and make a tangible difference in the lives of our seniors. https://www.giveinmay.org/story/Careshuttle?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3Obsq6WVG3ytoXqnoWpLHXJNLf6PKnxh9D9DddsryCJ8QoJCha5wOfCt8_aem_AboPLUBBo1P0x8RSHdrmktMVQVBbo1guQJBRnBBeSTrq0wULOY8kHpIrThwi2llJlcfGVSM8KqXbMondyB9qU7e2

6/8 Fundraising at The American Chinese School of Greater Detroit

The American Chinese School of Greater Detroit will host a food festival at Derby Middle School on June 8th. Local groups will sell plenty of delicious foods, including the TVC. Stay tuned for more information, volunteers will be needed. 

APA Day at the State Capitol

The State Capitol is hosting an APA day on May 9th from 10am to 2pm. Attendees will meet state legislators, attend Senate and House sessions, and celebrate APA Heritage Month. Lunch will be provided. Bus transportation will be available. Please save the date - more information will be provided soon. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXW0jez5qUdqCBZ4Z9tpH1tBGQ3V1r8dYumQcONtd0ikoLdw/closedform

Michigan Pan Asian American Conference 

PCEP APAC is hosting the Michigan Pan Asian American Conference on Saturday, May 18th. Please see the flyer attached for more details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mv9PD66au1oggJ_ckcJZgCvdzk82vPSL/view?usp=drive_link

Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade

Every year, Madison Heights holds a parade on Memorial Day to honor fallen soldiers. This year’s event will be held on May 25th and ACA will be participating. We encourage everyone to join the parade in support of ACA. 

ACA 2024 Youth Cultural Summer Camp

From July 8th to August 2nd, ACA will have its annual summer camp open for children ages 5 to 14 at 2 locations (Risen Christ Lutheran Church in Plymouth and Chinese Community Center in Madison Heights). If you would like to volunteer at the camp, please fill out this application form: https://bit.ly/ACA2024SummerCampCounselorVolunteerApplication. 

April Highlights

New Board of Directors

Please welcome our TVC Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 year!

Hana Yang

Co-President

Anna Wang

Co-President

Lauren Ye

VP of Finance

Ryan Lin

VP of Information

Yi-An Liao

VP of Communication

Gabriel Chen

Director of Community Outreach

Iris Mo

Director of Education

Jack Xu

Director of Marketing

Joy Chen

Director of Media

Karen Zeng

Director of Library

Lan Liang

Director of Administrative Support

Max Xu

Director of Community Beautification

Megan Chen

Director of Fundraising

Raina Li

Director of Development

2024 Michigan Go Championship

On April 27th, the 2024 Michigan Go Championship was held at the Chinese Community Center. Volunteers helped set up and distribute food. Click here to view photos from the event: https://www.flickr.com/photos/22595342@N06/albums/72177720316546038/

Spring Garden Cleanup

On April 13th and 14th, TVC volunteers went to the CCC to help clean up the garden. Volunteers pulled weeds and old grasses from the past year. Click here to view photos from the event: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V74lpcKQvTA-rtFd-HYkqXgSOrN2-60s

Best, 

Anna Wang

Upcoming Events

1. TVC Orientation Day

As some of you may know, TVC holds an annual Orientation Day for members to get to know one another and to share TVC plans for the year. The event will be held on May 19th from 3pm to 5pm at the Chinese Community Center. Please register for the event here. Attendance is mandatory for all TVC members!

2. ACA 2024 Youth Cultural Summer Camp

From July 8th to August 2nd, ACA will have its annual summer camp open for children ages 5 to 14 at 2 locations (Risen Christ Lutheran Church in Plymouth and Chinese Community Center in Madison Heights). If you would like to volunteer at the camp, please fill out this application form. 

3. 2024 Michigan Go Championship

On April 27th, the 2024 Michigan Go Championship will be held at the Chinese Community Center. More information will be sent out soon.

4. APA Day at the State Capitol

The State Capitol is hosting an APA day on May 9th from 10am to 2pm. Attendees will meet state legislators, attend Senate and House sessions, and celebrate APA Heritage Month. Lunch will be provided. Bus transportation will be available. Please save the date - more information will be provided soon. 

5. Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade

Every year, Madison Heights holds a parade on Memorial Day to honor fallen soldiers. This year’s event will be held on May 25th and ACA will be participating. We encourage everyone to join the parade in support of ACA. 

March Highlights

1. New Videos

On March 2nd, the ACA hosted its annual Lunar New Year Fair. Click here to watch a video recap of the event made by Joy Chen.

On February 18th, the ACA collaborated with Cranbrook to host a Chinese New Year celebration event. Click here to watch a video recap of the event by Anna Wang.

2. JACL/OCA Leadership Summit

From March 9th to March 12th, TVC Vice President Alex Ye traveled to Washington D.C. to represent OCA Detroit at a joint leadership summit in conjunction with JACL (Japanese Americans Citizens League). At the summit, he listened to many distinguished speaker panels, ranging from civil rights advocates to Capitol Hill staffers. He received advocacy, leadership, and media training to prepare for his visit to the Hill on the last day. During his visit to Capitol Hill, he and a small team of participants met with two House Representatives and lobbied for their cosponsorship on two bills, the Reuniting Families Act and the All Students Count Act.

Best, 

Anna Wang

Upcoming Events

1. 2024 Michigan Go Championship

On April 27th, the 2024 Michigan Go Championship will be held at the Chinese Community Center. More information will be sent out soon.

2. TVC Orientation Day

As some of you may know, TVC holds an annual Orientation Day for members to get to know one another and to share TVC plans for the year. We are currently planning for this to be on a weekend in late May. 

3. ACA 2024 Youth Cultural Summer Camp

From July 8th to August 2nd, ACA will have their annual summer camp open for children ages 5 to 14 at 2 locations (Risen Christ Lutheran Church in Plymouth and Chinese Community Center in Madison Heights). If eligible, you may be able to apply to volunteer/work as a camp counselor. More details to come on that soon. 

4. TVC Director Applications

As we approach the 2024-2025 school year, director positions will open up. Application information will be sent out soon.

February Highlights

1. Lunar New Year Celebration at the Detroit Public Library

On February 17th, TVC members helped out at the Lunar New Year Celebration at the Campbell Branch of the Detroit Public Library hosted by ACA. Volunteers helped with running games, checking people in, lantern painting, and more. Anna Wang and Clare Wong also performed piano and dance pieces. Thank you to all volunteers! Here are photos from the event.

2. Cranbrook Chinese New Year Concert and Celebration

On February 18th, ACA partnered with Cranbrook Orchestra to celebrate the new year. There was a Chinese New Year Concert and Celebration at Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School. TVC members performed, face painted, served tea/food, and more. Photos can be found here.

3. ACA Lunar New Year Banquet

The community gathered to celebrate Lunar New Year on February 24th at Royal Palace Restaurant in Troy. Many TVC members attended, and helped out by selling raffle tickets and setting up. Please see here for the video.

4. ACA Lunar New Year Fair

On March 2nd, ACA hosted their Lunar New Year Fair, which was a huge success. The TVC held a fundraising booth which sold many authentic Chinese food/baked goods. Lots of volunteers were needed for this big event, and helped with selling food, running games, face painting, promoting TVC, and more. Members also assisted in the setup and cleanup of the event. You may take a look at photos from the event here.

Best, 

Caitlyn Li

Upcoming Events

1. ACA Lunar New Year Banquet

The annual ACA Lunar New Year Banquet will be held on February 24th at 6:00 pm. Every year, the ACA invites many prominent figures of the community to a special banquet in honor of the Lunar New Year. Please register for the event here: https://acadetroit.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/acadetroit/eventRegistration.jsp?event=5&constTypeFlag=&sequence=-1 All TVC members are encouraged to attend.

2. Lunar New Year Celebration at the Detroit Public Library

The ACA will host a Lunar New Year Celebration at the Detroit Public Library - Campbell Branch at 2:00 on February 17th. The event will feature cultural foods, activities, and performances. If you are interested in performing, please contact tvc@acaccc.org 

3. Community Lunar New Year Celebration

The ACA will host its annual Community Lunar New Year Celebration at the Chinese Community Center (CCC) on March 2nd. Each year, the CCC hosts many booths full of delicious Chinese foods and other fun activities. Stay tuned for more details.

January Highlights

In honor of the Lunar New Year, please read Yi-An’s blog post about the holiday. 

Best, 

Anna Wang

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Upcoming Events

1. ACA Lunar New Year Banquet

The annual ACA Lunar New Year Banquet will be held on February 24th. Every year, the ACA invites many prominent figures of the community to a special banquet in honor of the Lunar New Year. TVC members are encouraged to attend and more details are to come. 

December Highlights

1. Volunteering at FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation

On December 16th and 17th, TVC members helped set up and prepare Christmas food boxes for FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation. The local organization uses art, music, and other recreational therapies to help special needs children and adults. Thanks to everyone who helped out.

Best, 

Anna Wang

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events. We hope everyone has a great holiday season! 🎄

September Highlights

1. ACA 2023 Annual Gala

The annual ACA Gala was held on November 10th at Oakland University. Many members of the AAPI community attended, including government officials, ACA board members, TVC members, and many more. This year’s theme was "Sustainability, Impact, Community Engagement.” Attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner while ACA Board Member Ian Shin emceed the event. Thank you to everyone who attended! Here is the video of the Gala.

2. ACA 40th Achievement Scholarship Awards Program Ceremony

On November 5th, 2023, the ACA hosted its 40th Achievement Scholarship Awards Program Ceremony at the Chinese Community Center (CCC) in Madison Heights. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of high-performing Asian American high-school seniors and college students in the area by awarding them scholarships. TVC president Caitlyn Li won the 168 Asian Mart Scholarship. Congrats to Caitlyn and thank you to all the volunteers!

3. Thanksgiving Volunteers Appreciation Luncheon

On November 18th, 2023, the ACA hosted its annual Thanksgiving Appreciation Luncheon and the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Award Ceremony. PVSA is a national award recognizing volunteers and their dedication to community service. 15 TVC members received PVSA awards, including bronze, silver, and gold awards. CCC Garden Supervisor Tan Bo received the Lifetime Achievement award, which requires over 4000 hours of community service. Volunteers and other community members enjoyed a delicious lunch while also receiving their awards. There was also an exciting raffle drawing which included a highly prized melon from the CCC garden. Congrats to all the TVC members who attended! Please enjoy a video of the event here. 

Best, 

Anna Wang

Upcoming Events

1.     ACA 2023 Annual Gala

The annual ACA Gala will be held on November 10th from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM at Oakland University. Every year, many members of the Asian and Pacific Islander community attend, as well as local government officials. This year’s theme is "Sustainability, Impact, Community Engagement,” and the keynote speaker will be Mr. Roy Xu, Managing Partner at Huron Investment Management. Attendance is encouraged. If interested, please register here: https://acadetroit.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/acadetroit/eventRegistration.jsp?event=4& 

2.       Thanksgiving Volunteers Appreciation Luncheon

The Thanksgiving Volunteers Appreciation Luncheon will be on November 18th, 2023 at the CCC. If you plan to come, please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScloLBzSg7VdWaQoqaIkKTC9SjMjZPuNRznSIg0VJnpvqhhwA/viewform

October Highlights

October has been a light month for the TVC. We hope everyone had a happy Halloween. We will have many events in November, so please encourage your friends to join TVC: TVC Join Link. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather!

1. ACA 40th Achievement Scholarship Awards Program Ceremony

On November 5th, 2023, the ACA hosted its 40th Achievement Scholarship Awards Program Ceremony at Chinese Community Center (CCC) in Madison Heights. The event celebrates local high-performing seniors and college students. Students who applied were asked about their volunteering and academic achievements. Lots of preparation went into this event, so volunteers helped with setup, cleanup, and general assistance. Thank you to everyone who helped out!

Best,

Anna Wang

Upcoming Events

1.     ACA 2023 Annual Gala

The annual ACA Gala will be held on November 10th from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM at Oakland University. Every year, many members of the Asian and Pacific Islander community attend, as well as local government officials. This year’s theme is "Sustainability, Impact, Community Engagement,” and the keynote speaker will be Mr. Roy Xu, Managing Partner at Huron Investment Management. Attendance is encouraged. If interested, please register here: https://acadetroit.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/acadetroit/eventRegistration.jsp?event=4& 

2.  “FAR Friends” Performance

As you may know, ACA TVC has worked with the FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation organization to support the special needs community. FAR will be having their annual "FAR Friends" performance event on Thursday, October 19th, and need volunteer support. Volunteers can watch the performance for free, and may bring family/friends (just email TVC for free tickets). If you are interested in helping out, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45ACA828A6FDC25-44790934-farfriends

3.   ACA 40th Achievement Scholarship Awards Program Ceremony

On November 5th, 2023, the ACA will host its 40th Achievement Scholarship Awards Program Ceremony at Chinese Community Center (CCC) in Madison Heights. The event celebrates local high-performing seniors and college students. Students who applied were asked about their volunteering and academic achievements. Volunteers will be needed. Stay tuned.

4.       Thanksgiving Volunteers Appreciation Luncheon

The Thanksgiving Volunteers Appreciation Luncheon will be on November 18th, 2023 at the CCC. All TVC volunteers are encouraged to attend. 

September Highlights

Healthy Gardening Fair X Cooking Contest

On September 16th, the ACA hosted its annual Healthy Gardening Fair, with a new addition of a cooking contest this year. Vegetables from the CCC garden were sold at the fair, which were grown thanks to Mr.Tan Bo and the help of some TVC members. TVC member Raina Li participated in the cooking contest, which asked for “cooking healthy” from participants who chose different vegetables to make the star of their dishes. Additionally, four TVC Talent Team members Anna Wang, Karen Zeng, Clare Wong, and Jingyi Ma performed at the event. The TVC also hosted a booth at the event to fundraise for special needs children. TVC members made and sold various foods to hundreds of guests, including egg tarts, sandwiches, salted duck, and many more. Click here to watch the video made by Joy Chen. Thank you to everyone who participated. 

Ford Global Caring Month

On September 16th, 2023, at the ACA Healthy Gardening Fair, the ACA TVC had a booth at the event where we fundraised for the special-needs community and created a beautiful banner. Later, on September 23rd, Ford representatives, ACA President, Executive Director, board members, and ACA TVC members helped at FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping special-needs children. The money raised at the Healthy Gardening fair and funds from Ford were used to pay for boxes of art supplies. The ACA and Ford each donated many art supplies to aid the organization with their mission. Volunteers at the event helped move art supplies and prepare crafts for the kids, which included cutting shapes and magazine collages. Click here to watch the video made by Joy Chen.

CCC Gardening

Starting in June, the TVC gardening team has been helping maintain the vegetable garden and the surrounding bushes. The watering of the vegetable garden almost daily has produced many fresh vegetables such as bitter melon, winter melon, garlic chives, and many others. The TVC gardening team has held multiple small events to help with a few larger tasks that could only be finished efficiently with the help of many throughout the summer. Some of the events were held for weeding and mulching. All of this was directed by Mr. Tan Bo. The fruit of our hard work were showcased during the Healthy Gardening Fair on September 16th. 

Landscaping video by Jack Xu: Landscaping Video

Gardening video by Megan Chen: Gardening Video

Blog entry by Max Xu: Gardening Blog

Blog

TVC director Yi-An Liao wrote the second post for the AAPI Heritage Month Blog Series: “Chinese Arrival in the United States.” Here is the blog link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WkqHRngKCUfjftsKyR4yDqbNZUNV8-EW/view?usp=drive_link

Exposure to Chinese Tea

On September 19th, TVC director Anna Wang was invited to play the piano piece “Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon” at the Exposure to Chinese Tea event in the Rochester Hills public library to celebrate Chinese Moon Festival. The educational event talked about the history of tea, and the customs of drinking tea. There was a live tea-tasting as well as many varieties of Chinese moon cakes. Two ACA leaders attended and also had a small mooncake stand. 

Best,

Anna Wang

Upcoming Events

1.   Healthy Gardening Fair X Cooking Contest

ACA will host the Healthy Gardening Fair X Cooking Contest on September 16th, 2023 at the Chinese Community Center in Madison Heights. We need lots of helping hands. Please click here to sign up for volunteering.  

2.   Ford Global Caring Month

TVC will have an event in Ford Global Caring Month for Special Needs Children on September 23rd morning in Birmingham. Volunteers will be needed. Stay tuned for more information. 

3.   President’s Volunteer Service Award

The application for this award is open in September and can be applied through the ACA. Volunteer hours from October 1st, 2022 to September 30th, 2023 will be counted towards this award. Please apply at https://bit.ly/PVSA2023 by Friday, September 29th, 4 pm. You can find more information on this website: https://acadetroit.org/presidents-volunteer-service-award-2023/

4.   ACA 51st Annual Gala

The annual ACA Gala will be held on November 10th from 6-9 PM at Oakland University. The theme is "Sustainability Impact, Community Engagement''. Attendance is encouraged and volunteers will be needed. Stay tuned for more information.

5.   ACA Scholarship Award Program

This award applies to rising high school seniors and college students. Applicants will be asked to discuss their volunteer achievements as well as their academic achievements. Applications will be due September 11th. Details can be found on the ACA website: https://acadetroit.org/

6.   2023 ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) Program

Discover your roots, ignite your passion, and become a trailblazing leader with the 2023 ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) program! From uncovering our rich history and culture to tackling pressing issues like hate crimes and the model minority myth, SLAAY empowers you with knowledge and the skills to make a difference. Join us from September to February, meeting twice a month, as we engage in community service, develop personal skills, and create lasting connections. Register: tinyurl.com/2023SLAAY

August Highlights

New TVC Website!

We are so excited to announce that we have a new TVC website! Click here to check it out: https://sites.google.com/view/aca-tvc/home A big round of applause to TVC’s website team led by Ryan Lin. 

CCC Gardening

Starting from June, the CCC gardening team has been helping maintain the vegetable garden and the surrounding bushes. The watering of the vegetable garden almost daily has produced many fresh vegetables such as bitter melon, winter melon, garlic chives and many others. CCC gardening has held multiple small events to help with a few larger tasks that could only be finished efficiently with the help of many throughout the summer. Some of the events that were held for weeding and mulching. All of this was directed by Mr. Tan. The fruit of our hard work will be showcased during the Healthy Gardening Fair on September 16th.

Gleaners Food Bank

On August 4th, TVC volunteers Lauren Ye and Tiffany Huang volunteered at Gleaners Food Service in Taylor, MI. They packed individual food bags containing packaged and canned goods such as rice, chickpeas, and more. The volunteering group donated over 1,000 pounds of food! This food was later distributed to underserved communities around Michigan, including the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas. The TVC is very grateful to be working with another organization to make sure that our impact does not just reach our community, but also other communities. Stay tuned for our future food bank volunteering sessions.  

ACA Summer 

Throughout July, the ACA had its annual summer camp at 2 locations - Canton and Madison Heights. Nearly 100 elementary school kids in the metro Detroit area attended, accompanied by some TVC members who volunteered as counselors. Camp activities included field trips, fun cultural activities/classes, and presentations from Comerica Bank and DTE. Click here to watch the new ACA Summer Camp video made by Joy Chen.

Library Team Updates

During August, the TVC's Library Team started going through some of the new donations to the CCC Library and added some of these books to the library's catalog. A few more sessions may be held during weekends in the school year. If you are interested in this group, please sign up for the Library Team using this link, and you'll receive updates for any future sessions: https://forms.gle/nRZBC2NH1tLyJfhAA

Video Team Updates

The TVC Video Reporting Team creates videos for every event TVC is a part of. These videos are posted on the ACA’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4YLzh9DeFw&list=PLe6f9gpCGNws-HUj4rUM3dinIv4es_Fyy) regularly. After receiving event images from ACA, members of the team use different video editing applications to make short videos summarizing the event, as well as write a description for the video that goes into more detail. Some of these events include ACA’s annual Gala and summer camp. If you would like to join, please fill out this form: Video Reporting Team Signup. 

Upcoming Events

1.     Consent Form

We are planning for the TVC website to highlight a list of TVC members' name, school, and grade. Please have you & your parent/guardian fill out this form if you consent to your first name, last name, school, and grade being published on the website.

2.    Gleaner's Food Bank Volunteer Opportunities

We are having our first Food Bank volunteering session on Friday 8/4, from 1pm-3:30pm. The address is 21405 Trolley Industrial Dr, Taylor MI 48180. Please wear your TVC shirt if you have one and show up 5-10 minutes early. Please sign up using this link.

3.     2023 ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) Program

Discover your roots, ignite your passion, and become a trailblazing leader with the 2023 ACA Student Leadership for Asian American Youth (SLAAY) program! From uncovering our rich history and culture to tackling pressing issues like hate crimes and the model minority myth, SLAAY empowers you with knowledge and the skills to make a difference. Join us from September to February, meeting twice a month, as we engage in community service, develop personal skills, and create lasting connections. Register: tinyurl.com/2023SLAAY

4.        President’s Volunteer Service Award

The application for this award will open in September and can be applied through the ACA. Volunteer hours from October 1st, 2022 to September 30th, 2023 will be counted towards this award. You can find more information on this website.

5.        ACA Scholarship Award Program

This award applies to rising high school seniors and college students. Applicants will be asked to discuss their volunteer achievements as well as their academic achievements. Applications will be due September 11th. Details can be found on the ACA website.

6.        Healthy Gardening Fair X Cooking Contest

ACA will host the Healthy Gardening Fair X Cooking Contest on September 16th, 2023. Volunteers will be needed. Stay tuned.

7.        CCC Gardening

The CCC still needs help with maintaining and nourishing the garden! There are 2 shifts available for volunteers every day: a morning and an evening shift. To see more specific times, please see the signup genius. All that is needed are people who are willing to help water and weed the garden regularly. Please sign up via this signup genius, or through the weekly emails sent out by Alex Ye.

 July Highlights

Comcast Graduation Ceremony

On July 8th, the ACA hosted the Comcast Graduation Ceremony where TVC directors Hana Yang and Yi-An Liao made a presentation that gave a general overview of the TVC, its directors, and the teams as well as a detailed explanation of the video reporting team, and the website team. Please click here for the video made by Iris Mo and Joy Chen.

 Detroit Public Library - Library Summer Reading Program

On July 10th, TVC director Hana Yang participated in the Library Summer Reading Program at the Detroit Public Library. Many cultural games were played with the kids who attended the event. Hana taught them a Chinese game called Gong Zhu.

 Orientation Day Article

An article covering orientation day and its events/activities can be found here. Written by Yi-An Liao, this article interviews many different individuals and covers the different aspects of this event; especially the planning and the different opinions that everyone had on the event.

Upcoming Events

1.               CCC Gardening

The CCC Garden needs further help throughout the summer in order to maintain and help the garden grow. There are several hours in place for volunteers: 9:30 to 10:30 am Mondays through Thursdays, 3:00 to 4:00 pm Mondays through Fridays, as well as a few afternoons shifts during the weekend. Please visit this link if you’re interested in volunteering: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ca9ad2da6fcc16-cccgardening#/

2.              Comcast Graduation Ceremony

ACA will host the Comcast Graduation Ceremony on the morning of July 8th, 2023, at the CCC building. Helpers are needed. Here is the Signup Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e48aead23a2f8cf8-78comcast#/

3.              ACA Scholarship Award Program

The ACA 40th High School and College Achievement Scholarship Award Program is open for submission. This is only applicable to rising seniors, and there are several scholarships to apply for! Please visit acadetroit.org for details.

June Highlights

TVC Orientation Day

On June 4th, the TVC hosted an orientation day, where new directors and members were introduced. The event began with a potluck, and was followed by a presentation describing the goals of the TVC and introductions of every director and member. A scavenger hunt was planned to wrap up the event. Please click here for the blog written by Yi-An Liao, and here for the video by Lauren Ye.

Chinese School Food Fundraising

On June 10th, The TVC held two booths at the American Chinese School of Greater Detroit China Day Food Festival Fundraising. We had one advertising booth which focused on passing out flyers and explaining the purpose of the TVC, while the food booth sold boba and other food items. Thank you to everyone who participated!  Please click here to enjoy the video by Megan Chen.

ACA Golf Outing

On June 25th, 16 members of the TVC helped out at the ACA Annual Golf Outing in Mystic Creek Golf Club. While local golfers competed all morning, we helped set up tables for the gourmet Chinese foods, give out awards, and sell raffle tickets. The event ended with an exciting raffle drawing with many prizes. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Library Team

Over the first half of June, the Library Team of the TVC cataloged some more books that have been donated to ACA, and got started on clearing space for more books. More library sessions are scheduled for July and August. If you are interested, please sign up for the Library Team here, and you’ll receive updates for when future sessions may be: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RFi0yFQ_IWz4rZzSmNWnZPe2V6lBA3Z6T4u_vsXmbjc/edit

Upcoming Events

1.    TVC Orientation Day

Orientation will take place on June 4th, Sunday, from 12 P.M. to 3 P.M. in the Chinese Community Center (CCC) building located at 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071. We will start the event with a potluck. If you plan to attend, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e48aead23a2f8cf8-acatvc1#/

2.    Chinese School Food Festival Fundraising

The TVC will be participating in the American Chinese School of Great Detroit China Day Food Festival that is taking place on June 10th from 11 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. at Derby Middle School in Birmingham. We will be running a food table where we will sell Boba Tea and other gourmet foods. We will also be running a booth, where we will promote the TVC by passing out flyers and explaining the meaning of the TVC and what we do. Come visit us!

3.      ACA Golf Outing

The ACA will host a Golf Outing on June 25th starting from 8:00 A.M. at Mystic Creek Golf Course. If you would like to play golf, please register at the following link and specify that you are from TVC. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPVMpuFelnzTQ5XsQxkURJnKkik1Ut_nF_zXMFpBXX2TwnvA/viewform We can form a TVC team if four TVC members register. We will be needing volunteers on that day as well. A volunteer signup link will be sent out later.

4.      ACA Scholarship Award Program

The ACA 40th High School and College Achievement Scholarship Award Program is open for submission now. Please visit acadetroit.org for details.

April Highlights

CCC Garden Spring Cleanup

On April 29th, TVC volunteers gathered together at the CCC building to weed and garden ACA's garden in order to prepare for the upcoming season. The garden was successfully weeded and cleaned. Thank you to the many TVC members who participated.

TVC's YouTube Channel

The TVC's YouTube Channel has been moved to the ACA YouTube Channel Homepage. Here is the new URL: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe6f9gpCGNws-HUj4rUM3dinIv4es_Fyy Happy watching!

May Highlights

ACA Concert

On May 6th, the TVC helped support the ACA Concert by checking in tickets, guiding guests to their designated seats, and assisting in the art saleroom. 

Rochester Hills Government Youth Council (RHGYC) Cultural Togetherness Fair

On May 13th, the TVC participated in the RHGYC Cultural Togetherness Fair by hosting a booth containing many activities. Alex Ye and Gabriel Chen ran the chopstick games, Nicole Zhong guided guests through calligraphy practice while Caitlyn Li, Hana Yang, and Anna Wang taught paper lantern making. Clare Wong performed a traditional Chinese dance "Luo Fu Xing."

Pontiac Public Library API Month Celebration

On May 19th, the TVC hosted a booth at the Pontiac Public Library at GM’s API Month celebration. We handed out goodie bags with candy and promoted various upcoming events at the booth. ACA's Executive Director Peggy Du and TVC's Vice President Alex Ye also gave short remarks on stage promoting ACA and TVC. 

ACA Asian Festival

On May 20th, the TVC participated in the ACA Asian Festival in the CCC building. There were several booths and activities to participate in including Chinese calligraphy, tea tasting, zongzi making, noodle pulling, and more. The TVC also worked in the food section, providing guests with condiments and drinks, where more than $600 was raised. Thank you to everybody who participated!

GiveInMay

The TVC donated $500 to ACA GiveInMay Campaign. This helped ACA win first place and get the $12000 prize! The donations and prizes will be used toward the CCC renovation. We are so glad to help out. You can watch the campaign results here:https://www.giveinmay.org/giving-events/giveinmay23/tier3

Upcoming Events 

2023 Community Fundraising Concert

ACA is hosting an event featuring local virtuous and singing groups and all the proceeds from this event will contribute to ACA's 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign. Artwork made by students from the Young & Bright Artshow will also be for sale. Half of the proceeds will go to ACA fundraising campaigns. It will be held on May 6th, 2023, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Lamphere High School located at 610 W. 13 Mile Rd, Maddison Heights.

TVC Tutoring Team

The TVC is launching a project where we're tutoring elementary school students in the Macomb area in the subjects of math and English. This is a great opportunity to earn some volunteer hours! If you're in high school and are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/GGJCzWyPLtrTwpQ3A. If you have any questions, feel free to contact tutoring.of.acatvc@gmail.com

ACA Summer Camp

As ACA prepares for their annual ACA Summer Camp, they are beginning the process of recruiting camp volunteers and camp counselors! If you are interested, please see below for more information and the application link: http://bit.ly/ACASummerCampCounselorVolunteerApplication

February & March Highlight

ACA Chinese New Year Celebration

On February 18th, The ACA organized a Chinese New Year Banquet to celebrate the occasion, and the TVC members assisted with various tasks such as setting up the venue, selling raffle tickets, and providing Chinese dance and song performances.

ACA Lantern Festival

The Association of Chinese Americans hosted a Lantern Festival, complete with a lantern contest, riddle games, food tasting, and various other activities, at the ACA’s Chinese Community Center in Madison Heights on February 4th, 2023. The TVC played a crucial role in assisting the ACA in organizing the event and successfully raised $100 through the sale of homemade desserts. These funds will be used for future projects of the TVC.

TVC Directors’ Monthly Meeting

On March 5th, the TVC directors held their monthly meeting to discuss future plans and how to execute them. The majority of the meeting was used to discuss the TVC Book Project

New Director Appointments

The TVC introduced four new directors this month. Anna Wang will serve as the new Director of Marketing, Gabriel Chen will serve as the new Director of Community Outreach, Brooke Li will serve as the new Director of Communications, and Lauren Ye will serve as the new Director of Membership. Their introductions can be found below.

Anna Wang

Hi, my name is Anna Wang and I’m part of the class of 2026 at Cranbrook Schools. As the Director of Marketing, I design things like presentations and flyers for TVC. In my free time I enjoy doing art, listening to music, hanging out with my friends, and playing tennis. I volunteer often at TVC and am super thrilled to be a part of the TVC board!!

Gabriel Chen

Hello everyone! My name is Gabriel Chen, and I am a student at PCEP in the class of 2026. I am the Director of Community Outreach and will be responsible for the promotion of ACA activities to enhance ACA’s influence and image. Things I enjoy doing include playing tennis, 3D printing, and just meeting new people!

Brooke Li

Hi. My name is Brooke Li, and I’m a 9th grader at the International Academy Okma, class of 2026. I love drawing, skiing, cooking and writing during my free time, and I enjoy spending time with those around me. I’ve been volunteering with the TVC for two years, and I was really drawn into all the different activities I’ve been able to participate in, as well as the community that I experienced. I hope that I will be able to contribute to the TVC as we continue to develop, and I look forward to collaborating with many more people from now on!

Lauren Ye

Hi, my name is Lauren Ye and I am in the Class of 2026 at Greenhills School. I am the Director of Membership at the TVC, where I manage members and lead internal team building within the TVC. I play field hockey and tennis for my school and also play tennis outside of school as well. In my free time, I like to watch movies, listen to music, and hang out with my friends.

Upcoming Events & News

FAPAC Scholarship for AANHPI College Students

The FAPAC scholarship deadline is on February 17th, 2023. Since 2013, FAPAC has awarded scholarships to AANHPI students who exhibit academic excellence, demonstrate an interest in public service to become a future federal employee, and a continuous effort to foster diversity and inclusion in AANHPI communities. The scholarship is presented in honor of AANHPI leaders whose dedication and efforts in public service have opened doors for many others. The awardee will receive a stipend of $5,000 towards his or her education. The award is presented during the FAPAC National Leadership Training Program (NLTP). The NLTP is held each year in the month of May to coincide with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

ACA Lunar New Year Banquet

 There is a new volunteer opportunity at the ACA Lunar New Year Banquet on February 18th. The TVC will be putting on a group performance at the event. We are planning to sing a Lunar New Year song together. We encourage everyone to join us! Here is the sign-up form: https://forms.gle/6crPEm5RdjyTF6Kz7. The address is 6880 E Mile Rd, Warren. Here is the Youtube link to the song we will sing https://youtu.be/48_VSDRJgyc.

TVC Reporting Team

The TVC is planning on establishing a reporting team. This new team will use the media taken at our events and create short videos to post on public sites like Youtube and WeChat. These videos will show the TVC and ACA's dedication to the local Asian community and attract more people to attend future events. If you are interested in joining this team, see this link. Please contact Anna Wang at zhu_yun@yahoo.com for any questions!

Upcoming Events 

ACA Gala

The ACA is holding the 50th anniversary ACA Gala Passing the Torch: Remembering Our History Reimagining the Future. 12/9/2022 please register here: https://forms.gle/UT7324BigZF3b1Pp8

The ACA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book

Pre-Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTabXZmvUnpQSFJ22aCKt6U0VpZ6SJqM_VcIHUZjqMsQ30iw/viewform

ACA Membership

We strongly encourage TVC members to register for ACA membership at https://acadetroit.org/membership/

ACA 50th Anniversary Donation

If possible, please help with the ACA’s 50th Anniversary Donation. You can find details at https://acadetroit.org/donation/. You can contact them at these two phone numbers: 248-585-9343 or 313-831-1790.

November Highlight

Blanket Donation

On November 1st, TVC members went to donate blankets to DPSCD students that they had made on October 15th. 

ACA High School & College Achievement Scholarship Award Ceremony

On November 13th, ACA held the 39th Outstanding High School and Undergraduate Scholarship Award Ceremony. 18 scholarships were awarded to outstanding Asian high school graduates and college students for the 2023 academic year. Dr. Marie Ting spoke on “What to Expect in University and the Secret to Thriving Asian American Students". We had several TVC members attend and help set up and clean up for this event.

                                                              ACA Thanksgiving Luncheon & President’s Volunteer Service Award Ceremony

On November 19th, ACA held a Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and The President’s Volunteer Service Award Ceremony. 4 TVC members received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, including Ingrid Huang, Caitlyn Li, Ryan Lin, and Huawei Ye.

Book Sorting at the CCC

On November 21st and 22nd, TVC members gathered at the CCC to sort books for the library. Thank you to TVC Director Hana Yang for organizing this activity.

Website

The website team is moving from the old website to the new website. The new TVC website is coming soon. Thanks to Ryan Lin for leading this effort.

Upcoming Events

1. ACA High School & College Achievement Scholarship Award Ceremony

The American Chinese Association of Michigan will hold the 39th Outstanding High School and Undergraduate Scholarship Award Ceremony on Sunday, November 13th at 3:00 pm at the American Chinese Center. The meeting will commend outstanding Asian high school graduates and college students for the 2023 academic year, and 18 scholarships will be awarded. Dr. Marie Ting from the University of Michigan will be invited as the keynote speaker, who will be the keynote speaker on "What to Expect in University and the Secret to Thriving Asian American Students". Admission is $10 and refreshments will be provided. The registration link can be found here.

2. The ACA Thanksgiving Luncheon & President’s Volunteer Service Award Ceremony

On November 19th, ACA is holding a Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon as well as The President’s Volunteer Service Award Ceremony. It will take place at the American Chinese Center at 2:00 pm. If you would like to RSVP, you can click here. You must RSVP by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 16th. 

October Highlight

ACA Golf Outing

On October 8th, ACA held a golf outing at Moose Ridge Golf Course to celebrate its 50th anniversary. General Motors sponsored this event. TVC directors Ryan Lin, Hana Yang, and Caitlyn Li helped out with this event as well as TVC members, Jack Wang, Yun Zhu, Anna Wang, Xiuqin Xu, and Aileen Hsi.

Winter Gear and Blanket Making

On October 15th, 14 TVC members gathered at the CCC to make blankets for DPSCD students.

Upcoming Events

1. 2022 ACA 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign: Golf Outing #2

There is a volunteering opportunity at ACA's golf outing on 10/8. Here is the form to sign up:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYbAB42MxpCpxVopZJ3wdvcwNPxZeFn7-3lIXGcGmqjw-IUg/viewform. The deadline to register to be a volunteer is this Thursday, 10/6! Please refer to the form for more information

2. Ford Winter Gear Volunteering

As you may know, ACA has recently gotten a grant from Ford Motor Company to supply homeless students in Detroit with winter gear. For our TVC contribution, we have decided to make tie-together fleece blankets as a more personal donation. Here is a google form where you can sign up to participate in the blanket making if you are interested:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNNozE30YnpHxF93Q-L7-04BBTJ54qhUfmEwGpQlKKw7a1Qw/viewform. Please contact TVC member Brooke Li, who will be leading this event, at brookelihanhan2008@gmail.com if you have any questions.

September Highlight

Monthly Directors Meeting

On September 20th, the TVC directors held their monthly meeting to discuss future projects and goals for the TVC.

Detroit Public School Donation

On September 29th, Ford and ACA attended the first donation ceremony at Detroit Public School Community District. ACA donated the uniforms to Detroit public schools. This event was sponsored by Ford. TVC co-present Ingrid Huang attended and represented ACA. 

Healthy Gardening Fair

On September 17th, ACA held its annual Healthy Gardening Fair.

Upcoming Events

1. CCC Gardening Help

Please help TanBo keep this precious garden looking fresh and sign up @https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044ea5a82eaaf58-cccgardening

2. Breakfast at St. Andrew’s: Feeding the Hungry Since 1982

The church is currently discussing in-person plans, which will lead to more volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in helping serve breakfast at St. Andrews, please talk to Caitlyn and Shiqian @ li.ctlyn@gmail.com @ shiqianli@hotmail.com. Time: 6:45 am-8:45 am; Location: St. Andrew’s Church, Ann Arbor.

3. ACA Healthy Gardening Fair

The ACA Healthy Gardening Fair is coming up on Saturday, September 17th.  If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please sign up using this form: https://forms.gle/9UZzj8osfoJtcdcd8

August Highlight

Hines Park Directors Meeting

On August 7th, the TVC Directors held a meeting at Hines Park to discuss the plans and logistics of the upcoming 5K Culture Course.

Cleaning ACA Detroit Library

On August 9th, TVC Co-President, Ingrid Huang and TVC Director Hana Yang cleaned out ACA’s Detroit library. Ingrid and Hana, along with several other TVC members, sorted through 400 books.

Directors’ Zoom Meeting

On August 24th, the TVC Directors held their last zoom meeting to finalize plans and logistics of the upcoming 5K Culture Course. 

5K Culture Course

On August 28th, the TVC held a 5K Culture Course in which the TVC Directors coordinated over 100 people on a 5K race. The TVC raised almost $2000 to fund future projects to improve the community further and spread our Chinese culture.

Upcoming Events

1. 5k Culture Course

We are holding a 5k at Millennium Park on August 28th. Check-in is at 9 am. There will also be a scavenger hunt. Come out for some exercise, food, and fun!

2. Breakfast at St. Andrew’s: Feeding the Hungry Since 1982

If you are interested in helping serve breakfast at St. Andrews in August, please talk to Caitlyn and Shiqian @ li.ctlyn@gmail.com @ shiqianli@hotmail.com. Time: 6:45am-8:45am; Location: St. Andrew’s Church, Ann Arbor.

3. CCC Gardening Help

Please help TanBo keep this precious garden looking fresh and sign up @ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044ea5a82eaaf58-cccgardening

July Highlight

TVC Director’s Meeting

On July 6th, the TVC held a Director’s meeting to discuss future fundraising plans and the upcoming planning of the 5k.

TVC Website

Web team lead Ryan Lin has been working on updating our TVC website. 

ACA Summer Camp

ACA recently held a summer camp. ShanShan Ye, Ingrid Huang, and Sarah Ma helped out as camp counselors. 

ACSGD 50th Anniversary and Chinese Community Picnic

TVC members Yi-An Liao, Brooke Li, Raina Li, Ingrid Huang, and Caitlyn Li went to Chinese events to promote the 5k Culture Course and recruit new members. 

CCC Gardening Help

Brooke Li and Raina Li have been helping out at the CCC Garden on a weekly basis as well as a couple of other members have been helping out as they can.

39th ACA High School and College Achievement Scholarship

Attention local High School Graduating Seniors and College Students: if you have interest in serving the AAPI community, you can apply for a scholarship now at

High School: https://bit.ly/ACAhighschoolscholarship

College: https://bit.ly/ACAcollegescholarship

Submission deadline: 9/12/2022

Interview date: 10/9/2022

ACA 50th Anniversary Donation

If possible, please help with the ACA’s 50th Anniversary Donation. You can find details at https://acadetroit.org/donation/. You can contact them at these two phone numbers: 248-585-9343 or 313-831-1790.

ACA Membership

We strongly encourage TVC members to register for ACA membership at https://acadetroit.org/membership/

Upcoming Events

1. CCC Gardening Help

Please help TanBo keep this precious garden looking fresh and sign up @ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044EA5A82EAAF58-cccgardening

2. Breakfast at St. Andrew’s: Feeding the Hungry Since 1982

If you are interested in helping serve breakfast at St. Andrews in August, please talk to Caitlyn and Shiqian @ li.ctlyn@gmail.com @ shiqianli@hotmail.com

3. Performance at SUNRISE Senior Living

4. We are going to organize a show with many performances for Sunrise senior house after mid-July. Any talents are welcome, please sign up @ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1E4QN-MgJFbVBbodRiPLUuazimHJpedHf-Ie9dEmEfhU/edit

June Highlight

ACA TVC Orientation Day

There were around 40 people who attended the TVC Orientation on 6/19/2022. We had a great potluck (thanks to everyone who brought delicious food), went through a presentation that talked about our history and work plan, and played fun team bonding games including a successful scavenger hunt! Thank you so much to everyone who came to our orientation, and a special thanks to Elinor and Peggy for supporting the TVC.  Thank you to all TVC families for their continuous support and we look forward to working hard together in the future. 

TVC Website

 Web team leads Ryan Lin and Frank Qiu have met and discussed the website; they will work with TVC web team to update the website during summer break.

ACA Summer Community Picnic

ACA held a summer picnic on 6/11. There were lots of fun activities, many TVC members participated in volunteering and provided Balloon Twisting and Face Painting. Thank you Nicole Zhong, Caitlyn Li, Hana Yang, Liana Lao, Dillan Lao, ShanShan Ye, Yi-An Liao and Daniel Gao.

One Book, One World 2022 MI AAPI Book Drive

On Tuesday June 14, Comerica, GM, and ACA volunteers gathered at FLICS in Detroit. Goodie bags and books were delivered to the students. Volunteers went to classrooms to read to the students. As representatives of ACA TVC, Ingrid Huang, Nicole Zhong, Caitlyn Li and Hana Yang participated in this event.

Juneteenth Celebration

 On Saturday June 18, ACA participated the Juneteenth Celebration at Madison Heights, TVC members: Ingrid Huang, Alex Ye, Caitlyn Li and Hana Yang helped out during this event.

39th ACA High School and College Achievement Scholarship

Attention local High School Graduating Seniors and College Students: if you have interest in serving the AAPI community, you can apply for a scholarship now at

High School: https://bit.ly/ACAhighschoolscholarship

College: https://bit.ly/ACAcollegescholarship

Submission deadline: 9/12/2022

Interview date: 10/9/2022

ACA Membership

 Please register ACA membership at https://acadetroit.org/membership/

Give in May

ACA has been serving the Asian American community since 1972. Please join the ACA 50th-anniversary event – Give In May! Please Support ACA and Donate Today!  

https://www.giveinmay.org/story/Aca50

ACA TVC board meeting

Our TVC board of directors have had many meetings so far! We have been planning many exciting events and coordinating a work plan for the coming year. We have also decided director roles playing to each other’s strengths. Our Director of Connections, Caitlin Li, has made an impressive banner for the TVC to use at any of our events or activities to promote our name. 

AAPI Heritage Month Festival

TVC members staged booths of Rice Dumpling (Zongzi) DIY, Chinese tea culture exhibition and tasting, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese naming service, Chopsticks games, Piano Performance, MC. In addition, TVC invited a Lion Dance, Chinese Yo-Yo, Taichi, and Tang Dynasty dance performances. Radio station WDET interviewed all TVC student Volunteers (Ingrid Huang, Nicole Zhong, Alex Ye, Hana Yang, Caitlyn Li, Yi-An Liao, Brooke Li and Raina Li). Thank you to all the volunteers.

One Book, One World Fundraising 

TVC families have donated $485 for One Book, One World. Thanks to Alex Ye for leading on this fundraising initiative. Thanks for all your donations!

One Book, One World 2022 MI AAPI Book Drive

On Tuesday May 24, Comerica, GM, ACA and Pontiac School District volunteers were gathering at Alcott Elementary of Pontiac. Goodie bags and books were delivered to the students. Volunteers went to classrooms to read to the students. As representative of ACA TVC, Ingrid Huang participated in this event.

Asian Restaurant Coupon Book

TVC directors each contacted at least 4 local Asian restaurants to persuade them to attend ACA Asian Restaurant Coupon book in May. Unfortunately, most of the restaurants are having very busy business and showed little interest in it.  Nonetheless, TVC directors learned a lot from this experience and will use these skills further on.

TVC Website

TVC Website has the latest updates of our team events. Thanks to Ryan Lin and the TVC web team. Please visit TVC website at https://libraryofaca.wordpress.com

ACA Healthy Gardening Day

ACA was having a Healthy Gardening Day to clean up the Madison Heights Chinese Community Center garden on 5/14 and 5/15. Many TVC members signed up and volunteered. It was a great contribution to keep the CCC a beautiful and clean shared space!

Give in May

ACA has been serving the Asian American community since 1972. Please join the ACA 50th-anniversary event – Give In May! Please Support ACA and Donate Today! https://www.giveinmay.org/story/Aca5

ACA TVC board mTVC Extraordinary Leadership Award

TVC Extraordinary Leadership Award is aimed to recognize outstanding TVC leadership from the President, Vice-President, Directors, and Outstanding Team Lead. On behalf of the TVC Board and the TVC Parent Advisory Board, we are happy to announce the 2022 recipients Dillan Lau and Shanshan Ye. Dillan and Shanshan are long term ACA Youth Volunteers. They took the initiative to co-found the TVC and build this wonderful platform for teens to contribute to the Asian community, practice leadership, and make new friends working as one team. Congratulations and good luck in college, Dillan and Shanshan!

Farewell Message from Dillan Lau

Dear friends and families of the TVC,

My first interaction with the Association of Chinese Americans occurred during my freshman year. Continuing off of the project that my good friend Hans Liu started, I volunteer to help organize the thousands of English and Chinese books in the Chinese Community Center’s library, a lengthy endeavor that I never envisioned to reach full completion. Yet, four years later, we have finally finished consolidating the library’s collection into a catalog on our website for quick and easy access. Of course, I could have never completed this gargantuan task by myself. As we recruited more and more people, I co-founded the Teen Volunteer Council with Shanshan, which is one of my proudest accomplishments that I look upon very fondly. Working together over holidays, breaks, and summers, made this project possible. Now, the ACA Library can provide the resources and books necessary to support the educational, cultural, and informational needs of the Chinese community.

The scope of the Teen Volunteer Council has expanded far beyond its original project. Now composed of over thirty student volunteers across the Metro Detroit area, the TVC supports ACA’s mission in creating and executing projects. I’m eternally grateful to our contacts in the ACA: Shenlin Chen, Charles Liu, Peggy Du and the ACA board directors. Their continual support of the TVC has allowed us to assist in many of their programs, such as the Annual Gala, Healthy Gardening Fair, Virtual Reading Programs, and so much more. Through these activities, I have been able to give back to the community, which has been incredibly fulfilling. Talking with current students about critical real-world issues and engaging in my culture with others has taught me a lot about the world and myself.

As I approach the end of my senior year to move onto college, my time at the ACA also draws to a close. I would like to thank the Parent Advisory Board for their insight and supervision, especially my mother Nancy Guo for her devotion to the TVC since Day 1. Most importantly, thanks to the TVC students for adding color into my high school experience. Working alongside you all has given me treasured memories that I will never forget. As the next generation takes the reins of the TVC, I emphasize cooperation and collaboration: after all, making a meaningful difference requires the combined efforts of passionate individuals willing to help each other and their community. Together, we can accomplish anything.

Take care,

Dillan

Farewell Message from Shanshan Ye

To my fellow members of the TVC and the ACA community,

It is with a bittersweet heart that I now say goodbye. The goal of the TVC has always been to create a space for students to express with gratitude towards their community, and as I graduate from high school, it is my turn to depart and make way for new, passionate students. When creating this little group, I did not expect we would turn into a community of leaders, humanitarians, and most of all, friends. Together, we have achieved and inspired more than I ever dreamed of, and I would like to thank each and every one of us for helping the TVC become what it is today. I am so proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am so glad to see the impact spread to the hearts of other young students. Yet, I cannot help but feel a little sad. Even though I am leaving the TVC in strong and capable hands, I am overwhelmed with emotion. No longer will I be a member of the TVC. No longer will I be able to bond with you all while serving others. No longer will I have the opportunity to meet and connect with such a unique group of people while working towards a common goal. I will miss creating the best memories while completing the most tedious tasks. I will miss laughing and crying all at once with someone 5 years younger than me. I will miss being a part of the TVC. Now that I look back and reflect on the experiences in the TVC, I am regretful that I did not do more. The TVC really was a once in a lifetime opportunity, so I encourage you all to take your life into your own hands and do more. But as my duty comes to an end, I must be selfless and make way for others to grasp onto this wonderful experience. I cannot wait to see what other once in a lifetime opportunities my future holds for me, and where my lessons I’ve learned through the TVC will take me.

Until next time,

Shanshan

TVC 2022-2023 School Year Co-Presidents

We have chosen the TVC Co-Presidents for the 2022-2023 School Year. They are Ingrid Huang (Troy High School, 11) and Nicole Zhong (Greenhills, 10). They have exhibited outstanding community service, leadership, and creative talents to the TVC and the ACA. We know that they will lead the TVC team into our next chapter. Their presidential responsibilities will take full effect beginning May 1st, 2022.

New TVC Board Director Introduction

In April, two TVC director positions were available for current 9th and 10th graders to apply. We received applications from Caitlyn Li (Cranbrook, 10) and Yi-An Liao (Cranbrook, 9). We have carefully considered their applications to the TVC Board. Their passion, interests, and ideas toward contributions to the ACA and TVC have impressed us all.

As they stated in their applications:

Yi-An: I hope that TVC will be able to become a place of comfort and learning, where American Chinese youths can be proud of their heritage, but also teach others about their heritage as well.”.

Caitlyn: I would love to join the TVC Board of Directors because it would provide me with the chance to serve the community in a more meaningful and prominent way.

We are happy to announce that Caitlyn Li and Yi-An Liao have been selected as new TVC Board Directors. We look forward to working with them, and hope that they can bring their values and plans to make the TVC even better. Each of their parents is invited to join the TVC Parent Advisory Board. Current parent advisors consist of the parents to the student directors.

ACA Website Team Announcement

ACA website chief editor, Dillan Lau, has made the following announcement regarding the infrastructure of the website team following his departure on May 1st. Ryan Li (Northville, 9) and Frank Qiu (Northville, 11) are the Co-Chief-Editors. Huawei Ye (Detroit Country Day School, 8) and Adahlia Xu (Cranbrook, 9) are Editors and Section Leaders. The team will formulate new designs to improve the website and make it more accessible for library patrons and readers.

ACA AAPI Performance/TVC Booth

ACA is having a performance opportunity at the Chinese Community Center in Madison Heights. It would take place on May 22nd from around 2:30-4:30 pm. If you or anyone you know would like to do any kind of performances such as Chinese yo-yo, Chinese pottery, Chinese paper cutting, Chinese dance etc. please let Ingrid (ingridhuang2023@gmail.com) or Nicole (nicolexzhong@gmail.com) know ASAP! Also, we were informed that the TVC can set up a booth at this event to promote our committee and spread Chinese culture.

2022 One Book One World Fundraising

The ACA (Association of Chinese Americans) is currently fundraising for 2022 One Book One World MI, which will be using the fund to buy local schools AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage books to promote our history, culture, and contributions to society.

Being part of ACA, our TVC wants to have a fundraising goal amongst our members. $350 can buy one set of books so it would be great if we can target our total to cover 1 set at a minimum, but can shoot for two. With us having 30+ members, the suggested donation amount is $12 – $30+.

Your donation will help us accomplish these goals. To donate, you can Venmo @Alex-Ye-9 OR Zelle/QuickPay to: shiqianli@hotmail.com

Please ensure to note “1B1W + [your name]” in the memo.

The donation receipt will be provided for tax purposes.

The donation deadline is 5/15.

The selected book catalog is attached here. Feel free to distribute it to further promote the AAPI heritage outside of this fundraising activity. ACA’s activity details (English and Chinese) are also attached for your reference.

Thank you for being part of the TVC and ACA,

ACA 2022 Youth Cultural Summer Camp

The Association of Chinese Americans, Inc. (ACA) continues its long tradition of offering a Youth Cultural Summer Camp in Canton/Plymouth. This year’s camp will run from July 11 to July 29, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, with extended care available in the morning and afternoon (for an extra fee). The camp will continue to provide nutritious daily lunches to campers. Children ages 5-14 are welcome to register. No Chinese language skill is required. The registration for our summer camp is now available. Parents can register campers online here!

2022 ACA Summer Camp Counselors/Volunteers:

Interview: May

Volunteers: Must be 15 years old by 6/30/2022

Counselors: Must be 16 years old by 6/30/2022 

Apply: https://forms.gle/8bHqVxtmBFJ9CYey8

Contact: (313) 831-1790 | (248) 585-9343 Email: clee@acaccc.org

ACA Summer 2022 Internship Application Now Available!

Application deadline: Monday, April 25, 2022, 5 PM EST.

Application link: https://forms.gle/k8hYRQaKfXvy2sF98

For more info: https://acadetroit.org/internship/, or email internship@acaccc.org if you have any questions.

TVC Introduction at ACA February Board Meeting

On February 24th, Dillan and Shanshan were invited to give an introduction to the TVC at the ACA monthly board meeting. They shared the TVC’s history, version, objectives, and operations. 

TVC’s current membership includes 12 boys and 18 girls. 16 are high school students, and 14 are middle school students. 

TVC has three objectives. First, we fully support ACA’s mission. Our activities include participating as discussion leaders in the Youth Reading Program, participating in the last two Healthy Gardening Fairs, supporting the 49th Annual Gala by performing the American National Anthem, and helping out at the recent “Feed the Homeless Event”. We will continue to provide our services whenever we are needed.

The second is volunteer recruitment. We realized that recruiting TVC members is a great way to get family members as well. In the past, our TVC parents have been workshop speakers, book donation helpers, and much more. 

The third is library services. Over three thousand unorganized books have finally been cataloged after all these years. We continue to collect new book donations and maintain the library’s collection for all patrons in the local community to enjoy. Most importantly, the library website, which is home to the online catalog, is maintained by our TVC members. In the future, we have plans to develop our own workshops, reading programs, and so on.

The TVC presentation went well. It helped ACA board members learn more about TVC. They all appreciate the students’ and parents’ hard work and contributions to the ACA. The ACA will continue to support the TVC and hope that more young students and their families will become ACA volunteers. 

Library Support Team Update

The ACA library website was designed and is maintained by TVC members. The library website team members are Dillan Lau (Detroit Country Day School, 12th), Ryan Lin (Northville High School, 9th), Frank Qiu (Northville High School, 11th), Huawei Ye (Detroit Country Day School, 8th), Adahlia Xu (Cranbrook, 9th) and Ingrid Huang (Troy High School, 11th).

On the evening of February 26th, TVC library website team members had a zoom meeting to discuss the ACA library website training plan and responsibilities. Currently, the new members Frank, Huawei, and Adahlia are self-learning and researching website design ideas. At the end of March, three of them will be granted Admin right to start taking full responsibilities in helping the website. The team plans to use summer break time to add new content and functions to the website. To learn about the library website, please visit https://libraryofaca.wordpress.com/. To share your creative ideas of website design, please send your ideas to Ryan at Linry.13@gmail.com and Frank at fqiu666@gmail.com. Thank you!

ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp 2022

We have physical camps this year!!

SAVE THE DATES for 2022 ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp 

Camp Date/Hours:

July 11 – July 29, 3 weeks

Mon- Fri: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Extended Care: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

TVC Introduction at ACA February Board Meeting

On February 24th, Dillan and Shanshan were invited to give an introduction to the TVC at the ACA monthly board meeting. They shared the TVC’s history, version, objectives, and operations. 

TVC’s current membership includes 12 boys and 18 girls. 16 are high school students, and 14 are middle school students. 

TVC has three objectives. First, we fully support ACA’s mission. Our activities include participating as discussion leaders in the Youth Reading Program, participating in the last two Healthy Gardening Fairs, supporting the 49th Annual Gala by performing the American National Anthem, and helping out at the recent “Feed the Homeless Event”. We will continue to provide our services whenever we are needed.

The second is volunteer recruitment. We realized that recruiting TVC members is a great way to get family members as well. In the past, our TVC parents have been workshop speakers, book donation helpers, and much more. 

The third is library services. Over three thousand unorganized books have finally been cataloged after all these years. We continue to collect new book donations and maintain the library’s collection for all patrons in the local community to enjoy. Most importantly, the library website, which is home to the online catalog, is maintained by our TVC members. In the future, we have plans to develop our own workshops, reading programs, and so on.

The TVC presentation went well. It helped ACA board members learn more about TVC. They all appreciate the students’ and parents’ hard work and contributions to the ACA. The ACA will continue to support the TVC and hope that more young students and their families will become ACA volunteers. 

Library Support Team Update

The ACA library website was designed and is maintained by TVC members. The library website team members are Dillan Lau (Detroit Country Day School, 12th), Ryan Lin (Northville High School, 9th), Frank Qiu (Northville High School, 11th), Huawei Ye (Detroit Country Day School, 8th), Adahlia Xu (Cranbrook, 9th) and Ingrid Huang (Troy High School, 11th).

On the evening of February 26th, TVC library website team members had a zoom meeting to discuss the ACA library website training plan and responsibilities. Currently, the new members Frank, Huawei, and Adahlia are self-learning and researching website design ideas. At the end of March, three of them will be granted Admin right to start taking full responsibilities in helping the website. The team plans to use summer break time to add new content and functions to the website. To learn about the library website, please visit https://libraryofaca.wordpress.com/. To share your creative ideas of website design, please send your ideas to Ryan at Linry.13@gmail.com and Frank at fqiu666@gmail.com. Thank you!

ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp 2022

We have physical camps this year!!

SAVE THE DATES for 2022 ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp 

Camp Date/Hours:

July 11 – July 29, 3 weeks

Mon- Fri: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Extended Care: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

TVC Introduction at ACA February Board Meeting

On February 24th, Dillan and Shanshan were invited to give an introduction to the TVC at the ACA monthly board meeting. They shared the TVC’s history, version, objectives, and operations. 

TVC’s current membership includes 12 boys and 18 girls. 16 are high school students, and 14 are middle school students. 

TVC has three objectives. First, we fully support ACA’s mission. Our activities include participating as discussion leaders in the Youth Reading Program, participating in the last two Healthy Gardening Fairs, supporting the 49th Annual Gala by performing the American National Anthem, and helping out at the recent “Feed the Homeless Event”. We will continue to provide our services whenever we are needed.

The second is volunteer recruitment. We realized that recruiting TVC members is a great way to get family members as well. In the past, our TVC parents have been workshop speakers, book donation helpers, and much more. 

The third is library services. Over three thousand unorganized books have finally been cataloged after all these years. We continue to collect new book donations and maintain the library’s collection for all patrons in the local community to enjoy. Most importantly, the library website, which is home to the online catalog, is maintained by our TVC members. In the future, we have plans to develop our own workshops, reading programs, and so on.

The TVC presentation went well. It helped ACA board members learn more about TVC. They all appreciate the students’ and parents’ hard work and contributions to the ACA. The ACA will continue to support the TVC and hope that more young students and their families will become ACA volunteers. 

Library Support Team Update

The ACA library website was designed and is maintained by TVC members. The library website team members are Dillan Lau (Detroit Country Day School, 12th), Ryan Lin (Northville High School, 9th), Frank Qiu (Northville High School, 11th), Huawei Ye (Detroit Country Day School, 8th), Adahlia Xu (Cranbrook, 9th) and Ingrid Huang (Troy High School, 11th).

On the evening of February 26th, TVC library website team members had a zoom meeting to discuss the ACA library website training plan and responsibilities. Currently, the new members Frank, Huawei, and Adahlia are self-learning and researching website design ideas. At the end of March, three of them will be granted Admin right to start taking full responsibilities in helping the website. The team plans to use summer break time to add new content and functions to the website. To learn about the library website, please visit https://libraryofaca.wordpress.com/. To share your creative ideas of website design, please send your ideas to Ryan at Linry.13@gmail.com and Frank at fqiu666@gmail.com. Thank you!

ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp 2022

We have physical camps this year!!

SAVE THE DATES for 2022 ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp 

Camp Date/Hours:

July 11 – July 29, 3 weeks

Mon- Fri: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Extended Care: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

TVC Introduction at ACA February Board Meeting

On February 24th, Dillan and Shanshan were invited to give an introduction to the TVC at the ACA monthly board meeting. They shared the TVC’s history, version, objectives, and operations. 

TVC’s current membership includes 12 boys and 18 girls. 16 are high school students, and 14 are middle school students. 

TVC has three objectives. First, we fully support ACA’s mission. Our activities include participating as discussion leaders in the Youth Reading Program, participating in the last two Healthy Gardening Fairs, supporting the 49th Annual Gala by performing the American National Anthem, and helping out at the recent “Feed the Homeless Event”. We will continue to provide our services whenever we are needed.

The second is volunteer recruitment. We realized that recruiting TVC members is a great way to get family members as well. In the past, our TVC parents have been workshop speakers, book donation helpers, and much more. 

The third is library services. Over three thousand unorganized books have finally been cataloged after all these years. We continue to collect new book donations and maintain the library’s collection for all patrons in the local community to enjoy. Most importantly, the library website, which is home to the online catalog, is maintained by our TVC members. In the future, we have plans to develop our own workshops, reading programs, and so on.

The TVC presentation went well. It helped ACA board members learn more about TVC. They all appreciate the students’ and parents’ hard work and contributions to the ACA. The ACA will continue to support the TVC and hope that more young students and their families will become ACA volunteers. 

Library Support Team Update

The ACA library website was designed and is maintained by TVC members. The library website team members are Dillan Lau (Detroit Country Day School, 12th), Ryan Lin (Northville High School, 9th), Frank Qiu (Northville High School, 11th), Huawei Ye (Detroit Country Day School, 8th), Adahlia Xu (Cranbrook, 9th) and Ingrid Huang (Troy High School, 11th).

On the evening of February 26th, TVC library website team members had a zoom meeting to discuss the ACA library website training plan and responsibilities. Currently, the new members Frank, Huawei, and Adahlia are self-learning and researching website design ideas. At the end of March, three of them will be granted Admin right to start taking full responsibilities in helping the website. The team plans to use summer break time to add new content and functions to the website. To learn about the library website, please visit https://libraryofaca.wordpress.com/. To share your creative ideas of website design, please send your ideas to Ryan at Linry.13@gmail.com and Frank at fqiu666@gmail.com. Thank you!

ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp 2022

We have physical camps this year!!

SAVE THE DATES for 2022 ACA Youth Cultural Summer Camp 

Camp Date/Hours:

July 11 – July 29, 3 weeks

Mon- Fri: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Extended Care: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm