FAPA YPG 2010 Regional Conference: Southern California (Los Angeles/Orange County/San Diego) • April 11, 2010
Date:
Sunday, April 11
Time:
11:00 AM– 5:30 PM
Place:
Lake Mission Viejo
22555 Olympiad Rd.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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Cost:
$5 for students, $10 for professionals till March 31st; $15 after March 31st at the door
R.S.V.P.:
By March 31, 2010
Contact:
Iris Ho
iri...@fapa.org
More Info:
Update: The reading list is now posted.
Update: The conference schedule is now posted.
Update: Discounted registration fees ($5 for students and $10 for professionals) have been extended till the day of the conference! $15 will be charged at the door.
Want to learn how to effectively advocate for Taiwan? It’s as simple as telling your friends how good Taiwanese food is! Spare an afternoon, and we’ll show you how. Learn the ABCs of grassroots lobbying including how to express yourself efficiently to Members of Congress. You will gain knowledge on issues relevant to the Taiwan-U.S.-China triangular relationship including history and politics that dictate current cross-strait relations. Don’t miss the chance to network with other supporters. Take this opportunity to make a difference for Taiwan!
Each conference is limited to 50 participants. Registrations are processed on a rolling basis, so it’s first come, first served.
Itinerary
Check-in begins at 11 a.m. A light brunch will be served.
- Brunch & Ice Breaker
- ABCs of Grassroots Advocacy
- Issues of Concern to Taiwan Supporters
- Mock Congressional Visits
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:00 am | Registration |
| 11:30 p.m. | Brunch/Icebreaker |
| 12:50 p.m. | Break |
| 1:00 p.m. | Opening |
| 1:10 p.m. | ABCs of Grassroots Advocacy |
| 2:00 p.m. | Break |
| 2:10 p.m. | Issues of Concern |
| 4:10 p.m. | Break |
| 4:20 p.m. | Mock Congressional Visits |
| 5:20 p.m. | Conclusion |
Registration
Please submit your registration form online. You will receive a confirmation email with instructions for paying the registration fee.
Reading List
Please read the following materials before the conference!
- Taiwan’s History: An Overview
- “Taiwan and the TRA: Past, Present and Future” by American Institute in Taiwan Director Stephen M. Young (remarks on Taiwan Relations Act’s 30th anniversary in 2009)
- Taiwan Relations Act (U.S. law governing the U.S.-Taiwan relations) (Sections 2 and 3 are the most pertinent)
- Posted at The View from Taiwan: “Formosa Calling: Shackleton’s Account of 2-28” (witness account of United Nations officer in Taiwan during the Feb 28, 1947 massacre)
- “Taiwan’s democratic test continues” by Christopher Walker and Sarah Cook (respectively, director of studies and Asia researcher at Freedom House) (authors spoke at FAPA YPG 2009 National Conference)
- “A Primer on U.S. Policy Toward the ‘One-China’ Issue: Questions and Answers” by Ambassador Harvey Feldman
- FAPA’s Talking Points on Capitol Hill (Revised version will be provided conference, but read this version first)
- FAPA YPG: Lobby Congress (How to contact and talk to your elected officials about Taiwan)
