美國西部台美人夏令會 TAC-WC

美西台美人夏令會(TAC-WC)於 2016 年夏天 成立,是由一群居住在美國西海岸的台灣社區領袖共同發起並註冊的非營利組織。

Founded in the summer of 2016, TAC-WC is a nonprofit organization established by Taiwanese community leaders across the U.S. West Coast.

宗旨

  • 促進美西台美人之間的友誼、經驗分享與社會聯繫,涵蓋所有年齡層與性別。

  • 強化美國各地台灣組織之間的互動與合作。

  • 鼓勵台美人積極回饋美國社區。

  • 保護與傳承台灣文化、傳統與歷史。

Our Mission

  • Foster fellowship and connection among Taiwanese Americans of all ages and genders, particularly on the West Coast.

  • Strengthen collaboration between Taiwanese American organizations.

  • Encourage contributions to local American communities.

  • Preserve and celebrate Taiwanese culture and heritage.

歷史沿革

在 TAC-WC 成立之前,30 多年來,美西各地的台美人社群獨立舉辦夏令會,許多人珍惜這些聚會所建立的情誼,並期待每年的再會。

2012 年,黃根深(Ken S. Huang)教授提出成立一個統籌機構,確保 TAC-WC 夏令會如同 TAC-EC 一樣,每年穩定舉行。

2016 年 TAC-WC 夏令會在加州福斯特城舉行期間,各地台灣社區領袖達成共識,決定成立 TAC-WC 組織進行協調。黃東昇(Ed Huang)、柯耀宗(Daniel Ko)及林俊提(Stephen Lin)發起並組成特別委員會,擬定 TAC-WC 董事會架構與章程。經過 九個月 的努力,TAC-WC 正式成立並取得非營利組織資格。

自此,西海岸及周邊地區的台美人擁有了一個長久延續的夏季聚會平台。

2017 年 7 月 7 日至 9 日,TAC-WC 成立後的首屆夏令會在 聖地亞哥 舉行,由許正餘(James JY Hsu)領導當地籌備委員會。

Our History

For over 40 years, independent TAC-WC conferences have brought Taiwanese Americans together for community and camaraderie. Recognizing the need for consistency, Ken S. Huang (黃根深) proposed forming an official organization to coordinate these gatherings.

At the 2016 TAC-WC event in Foster City, CA, Taiwanese leaders reached a consensus to establish TAC-WC’s Board of Directors. Led by Ed Huang (黃東昇), Daniel Ko (柯耀宗), and Stephen Lin (林俊提), an ad hoc committee drafted bylaws and successfully incorporated TAC-WC as a nonprofit.

Since then, TAC-WC has ensured annual summer gatherings continue without interruption, fostering lasting connections among West Coast Taiwanese Americans. The first official conference post-incorporation took place in San Diego from July 7–9, 2017.

董事會
目前董事會由五位來自不同地區的成員組成:

西南 – 吳玟瑞 Ruey Yu

大洛杉磯 – 吳兆峯 Ken Wu

聖地亞哥 – 許正餘 James JY Hsu

舊金山/薩克拉門托 – 張正邦 Jim Chang(現任主席)

西雅圖/波特蘭 – 周昭亮 John Chou

Leadership

TAC-WC’s Board of Directors (BOD) includes representatives from five West Coast regions:

Southwest – Ruey Yu (吳玟瑞)

Los Angeles – Ken Wu (吳兆峯)

San Diego – James YJ Hsu (許正餘)

San Francisco/Sacramento – Jim Chang (張正邦), 2025 Chairperson

Seattle/Portland – John Chou (周昭亮)

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