Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Kevin Tan Inspires Students at Lincoln Recreation Center



Approximately 60 students and Oakland residents attended the Kids Day Event on June 13, 2009 featuring Olympic Medallist Kevin Tan. Tan spoke to the audience about his life experiences and how he reached the Olympics. After the presentation the audience was given a Q&A period. Some of the questions asked included some serious, "What are your plans for the future?" as well as some not so serious, "What brand shoes do you wear?" and "What famous people have you met?"

Tan then offered the audience time for photographs and autographs.

Other events during the day included the awarding of a $500 scholarship from OCA-EB by Superintendent of Schools Sheila Jordan to OASES student Charles Cheng. Alameda Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker also presented Kevin Tan with a certificate.

OCA-East Bay Reports a Successful Banquet Event!



On Friday June 12, 2009, over 220 guests attended OCA-East Bay's 22nd Annual Banquet on "Developing Asian American Leadership - Past, Present, and Future". The honorees that night included Olympic Gymnast Kevin Tan and Former Deputy Executive Director of the Port of Oakland, Joe Wong.

A topic repeated throughout the night was the importance of mentors in developing future leaders. Francis Lan, past president of the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce spoke of how Wong helped mentor both him as well as the current Executive Director of OASES, Nhi Chau. In following Wong spoke of how OCA-East Bay founder Frank Kiang helped to mentor him, and Kevin Tan talked about his experience as a captain of the Men's U.S. Gymnastics Team.

Other events that night included a performance by the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Chorus Group.

Distinguished guests at the dinner:
Sandré Swanson - California Assemblymember
Patricia Kernighan and Jean Quan - Oakland City Council Members
Henry Chang Jr. - Former City of Oakland Council Member and Vice Mayor
Lena Tam - City of Alameda Council Member
Keith Carson - Alameda County Supervisor
Susan Muranishi - Alameda County Administrator
Monique Tsang - City of Oakland Equal Access Director

Monday, June 8, 2009

Kids Day with an Olympian



Bring your kids to meet and talk with an Olympic athlete! 2008 Beijing Olympic medalist and U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team Captain Kevin Tan will be available for photos, questions, and more!



Saturday, June 13, 2009 1:00 PM






Lincoln Square
Recreation Center
250-10th Street
Oakland, CA 94607










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Friday, June 5, 2009

OCA East Bay 22nd Annual Banquet

The Organization of Chinese Americans-East Bay Chapter

Cordially Invite You to Attend

The 22nd OCA-East Bay Annual Gala Dinner

“Developing Asian American Leadership

- Past, Present and Future”


Honoring

Kevin Tan

2008 Beijing Olympic Medallist and

U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Team Captain

Courtesy of U.S. Gymnastics and photographer John Cheng

Joe Wong

Deputy Executive Director

the Port of Oakland

Friday, June 12, 2009 at 6:00 pm

Restaurant Peony, 388 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Oakland

Cost: $100 per person

Please RSVP

(415) 392-9688 or email CHShao@CHSconsulting.net