Club Events 2010

Membership Tea *

January 24, 2010, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. @ Rinconada Hills Clubhouse, Los Gatos
We all know what a wonderful organization Chi-Am is, so bring your friends and introduce them to your sisters in our social and service circle. Come savor a variety of appetizers, cakes, tea sandwiches, fruit trays and more with compliments of your Board Members. Join us and learn what the board is planning for 2010.
Chair: Beverly Harada
Committee: Diana Chan, Paulette Curby, Sylvia Eng, E.J. Hong, Mabel Lai, Jenny Leung, Faniter Mui, Marichu Scanlon, Teddy Sue, Linda Toda, Helen Yamauchi

Taste-N-Tell *

Saturday, February 27, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.@ Amber Glow, Self Help for the Elderly
Members kick-off the year by sharing their favorite dishes at Self Help's assisted living and senior day care facility. Please bring a beef, pork, chicken, noodles or vegetables dish to share. Our committee will furnish the dessert.

Chair: Carolyn Jow
Committee: Virginia Bakken, Diana Chan, Wanda Ching, Evelyn Gate, Coleen Gee, Julie Ho, Sandy Joe, Marichu Scanlon, Mabel Seid, Wahnita Woo

Asian American Film Festival **

The 2010 Asian American Film Festival will be showing films in San Francisco and San Jose March 11-21. Its official website is http://festival.asianamericanmedia.org/2010/

Chi Am will be following the tradition of co-presenting a film. Helen Kwan, Billie Lee and Pearl Lee graciously volunteered to help select a film on our group's behalf. The film, Talentime, will be showing at Camera 2 in San Jose on March 21 @ 2pm.

There won't be an official group or dinner afterwards, but if you let Helen Yamauchi know after you purchase your tickets, she can keep a list of those planning to go and email it to everyone.

Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased online. More inforamtion on the movie. See the entire list of films being shown in San Jose on March 19-21, 201.

Author Luncheon **

Sunday, March 28, 11:30 a.m. - China Stix Restaurant   [ details ]
We are honored and privileged to have Professor John Jung as our Speaker for our Chi Am meeting. He is from Macon, Georgia and I know that we have a lot of Southerners who would enjoy listening to his presentation.

This is a Sunday afternoon luncheon where you may bring your husband, significant other and anyone who you think we enjoy a great talk and a wonderful lunch. We have scheduled lunch at CHINA STIX in Santa Clara and Master Chef Frank Chang has promised a great lunch. So come one and all and let's learn about life in the Deep South of yesteryear.

Chair: Muriel Kao

Sunday Afternoon at the Movies **

Sunday, date to be decided, 2 p.m.- Saratoga Library
Autumn Gem - documentary film
Please visit http://autumn-gem.com.
More details to come.

Chair: Aurora Louie

Scholarship Award Dinner **   [ Scholarship Application Forms ]

Friday, May 14, 6pm - 9:15pm @ China Stix Restaurant

|  Announcement  |   Dinner Ticket Form  |   Committees  |

See Dinner Ticket Form above for dinner registration informaion or register online. Online registration using Visa or MasterCard only at $24 per person.

This is our flagship event highlighting the accomplishments of graduating Asian American high school, and community college students. Deserving students are honored with scholarships sponsored by Chi-Am and individual Club members.

Guest speaker: Kristen Sze, co-anchors the ABC7 Morning News

Scholarship Selection
We have a scholarship selection committee. This committee develops scholarship selection criteria, solicits applicants, reviews submissions and selects award recipients to be honored at the scholarship dinner.

New Member Potluck + Activites *

Rinconada Hills, Date TBD
We take this opportunity to welcome new Chi-Am members, and to enjoy a variety of delectable foods provided by our Chi Am sisters. Everyone will be able to savor freshly prepared dishes.
Chair: TBD
Committee:

Let's Dance **

Fred Astaire Dance Studio - Date & Time TBD
Spouses are Welcome!
Dance Demonstration + Lessons + Dinner Afterwards
Co-Chairs: Violet Lee & Alice Wong
Committee:

Health + Fitness **

Dr. Timothy Jennings - Date & Time TBD
Fat Reduction and Re-contouring the Body"
Chair: TBD
Committee:

Floral Arrangement **

Fall Flower Arrangement Workshop
More details to come
Chair: TBD
Committee:

Cookie Exchange & Tour of FCSN Facility **

Date TBD @ Friends of Children with Special Needs, Fremont
The annual cookie exchange kicks off the start of the holiday season. Chi Am members and a selected local organization combine efforts on a special craft project and celebrate the upcoming holiday season with a tasting of sweet treats.
Chair: TBD
Committee:

Installation Luncheon

Date & Location TBD
The Chi Am Circle candlelight ceremony illuminates new board members as we say thanks to our outgoing board. This festive luncheon celebration is a high-energy, social event rich in tradition and merriment.
Chair: TBD
Committee: