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CoolCleveland.Com Interview with Johnny Wu

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"THE RAPTURE" ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF THE OCA NATIONAL IMAGE MAGAZINE!

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Plain Dealer Article:
MAY 22, 2006 CANINE CARNIVAL ARTICLE
NOW AVAILABLE
article by Jesse Tinsley

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Plain Dealer Article:
Ancient culture, modern progress:
Chinese Americans bring talents to Northeast Ohio

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March 16, 2007, 7:30am to 9am.
Multicultural Marketing Discussion for the Cleveland Advertising Association

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Saturday, April, 21, 2007

click here for the pdf flyer

Check this commercial!

This commercial will be aired on SportsTime Ohio during the Ohio Boxing show called In This Corner starting March 23, 2007.
(click on SportsTime Ohio for channel and schedule information.
The channel is available in Ohio via cable or satellite feed)

Check out the ad that was included in the El Sol de Cleveland Hispanic Newspaper, sponrosred by the publication.
(This is a 4meg zipped pdf file of the entire newsletter)

Proclamation from Governor Strickland
Resolution from State of Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Listen to WCPN 90.3 Radio Interview (read the text by clicking here)

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President Johnny K. Wu
and The Organization of Chinese Americans of Greater Cleveland

Invite you to:

The OCA National Delegates Meet and Greet Dinner Gala

Officials and delegates from 80 OCA chapters and affiliates will meet in Cleveland this April for our OCA National Board Meeting. We are excited to be a part of this opportunity for our OCA national family to interact with leaders from our diverse communities.

Saturday, April 21, 2007
6:30pm
at
Li Wah Restaurant
2999 Payne Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
216.696.6556
(formal attire suggested)

Please join us on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 6:30pm along with community leaders and city/state officials for a festive night with a 12-course Chinese Cuisine dinner, door prizes, and traditional Lion Dance, and cultural performances including: Middle Eastern Sabre Dance, Spain’s Flamenco Dance, Solon Bible School Children Choir, Sho-jo-ji Japanese Dance, Chinese Folk Dance, Chinese Yo-Yo, Ballroom Dancing, and others.
Performances sponsored by American Family Insurance

Founded in 1973 and now headquartered in Washington D.C., OCA is a nonpartisan/nonprofit national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. OCA aims to embrace the hopes and aspirations of nearly 13 million Asian Pacific Americans in the United States.

OCA has over 80 chapters and affiliates across the nation working to develop both leadership and community involvement. OCA chapters along with both our organizational and college affiliates are establishing strong local programs in all parts of the country.

Cleveland is honored to be the host of this OCA National Board Meeting and Cleveland's OCA Chapter (OCAGC) are eager to provide this opportunity for OCA officials and delegates to meet with our diverse community leaders.

The 12-Course dinner menu is as follows: Assorted BBQ Meat Platter, Cilantro Beef Soup, Chicken, Squid & Scallops with Vegetables, Fried Vegetarian Bean Curd Roll, Steamed Tilapia, Double Lobsters with Ginger & Scallions, Black Mushrooms with Chinese Greens, Chinese Fried Crispy Chicken, Young Chow Fried Rice, Braised E Fu Noodle, Assorted Pastries, and Fresh Fruits.

Ticket prices are: $30/each for 2007 OCA members and $40/each for non-OCA members (Must be paid in advance before April 16, 2007). All tickets prices at the door will be $45/each. Tickets are available at Li Wah Restaurant or by contacting the following individuals:

Kenneth J. Kovach @ International Community Council: 440.771.0043
Shan Chan: 440.846.0113
Barbara Hing: 440.248.0329
Huili Shi: 216.514.0880
Lisa Wong: 216.233.6765
Lana Den: 440.255.7290 or 440.255.5634
Henry Luu: 216.533.3888
Fran & David Namkoong: 216.921.3217
Johnny Wu: 216.373.3278
or email president@ocagc.org

Please made checks payable to OCAGC, 1265 W 106th Street #1, Cleveland, Ohio 44102

This event is made possible with the support from American Family Insurance

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April 20-22, 2007
OCA National Executive Council &
National Board Meetings
Holiday Inn, Independence, Ohio

Reception/Welcoming Dinner Gala on Saturday Night
With delights and honor, Cleveland OCA Chapter (OCAGC), has been selected to host the 2007 April OCA National Board Meeting, where every chapters representatives and families will be in town. There is already a plan for all of us to network. We hope all of you will consider joining us for the opportunity to welcome the OCA Families to Cleveland.

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June 28-30 & July 1, 2007
9th Annual National OCA Convention
Sacramento, CA

Mark your calendar for the the 29th Annual National OCA Convention which will be held from June 28-30 and July 1st 2007 in Sacramento, CA. More info can be found at www.ocasacramento.org or www.ocanatl.org.

 

January 24, 2007
February 7, 2007
February 28, 2007
PERCEPTION VS REALITY,
HOW DO WE TALK ABOUT RACE, CLASS AND DIVERSITY IN OUR COMMUNITY

Panel to discuss the topic and then,open up for discussion with the audience. The discussion will be held at Cleveland Heights Recreation Center at the corner of Monticello and Mayfield.

Heights Community Congress
2163 Lee Road
Cleveland Hts., Ohio 44118
216.321.6775

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Friday, Mar 2, 2007 at 6pm
SPACES will host a panel discussion on the complexities of global immigration, as well as other topics and experiences relevant to the current exhibition, Legal Aliens.

Panelists include:
Tony Vento, Executive Director, Inter-Religion Taskforce on Central America, Chaplain at Case Western Reserve University
Lauren Sammon, Vice President Amnesty International, Case Western Reserve University, ACLU at Case Western Reserve University
Julia Shierson, CAIR, Executive Director, Cleveland Chapter
Maria Smith, Legal Aid
Svetlana Schreiber, immigration law
Alicia Alvarado, Dominican Sisters
Johnny Wu, President of Chinese Americans of Greater Cleveland

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February 20, 2006 (Tuesday)
City of Cleveland Lunar New Year Celebration
City Hall Rotunda
12pm to 1:30pm
Lion Dance, Performances, and food, FREE to public

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PICTURES FROM OCAGC 2006 NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION NOW AVAILABLE
taken by Steve Krammer