| 8/9/2010 [TYPEA] E-Newsletters - Aug 2010 |
| [Upcoming Events in August…] *August 21 – TYPEA Orientation Come out to celebrate another fun year at TYPEA! TYPEA is proudly inviting you to the first event of the season. The day is packed with fun and imaginative icebreakers as well as light refreshment to stop the growling sound of your stomach. It is a great opportunity to mingle with your fellow TYPEA members and the TYPEA board directors. Feel free to bring your friends along – more the merrier! Date: August 21, 2010 Time: 3pm – 6pm Location: 33 Sheppard Ave. E, Toronto. Party Room Fee: free for members; $10 for nonmembers; $20 for 2010-2011 membership Contact: Jack Chang - changejieke@gmail.com, 647-830-8390 or Albert Chou - albert0817@gmail.com, 416-837-2738 *August 28-29 – TaiwanFest TYPEA will be setting up a booth at TaiwanFest this year. If you miss your chance at our Orientation, don’t you worry, you still can see TYPEA on this day. Come to get involved with Taiwanese Arts and Culture and let us meet your new faces Date & Time: August 28, 2010 from 11am – 10pm & August 29, 2010 from 11:30am – 6pm Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto Fee: free [Upcoming Event in September-December 2010 & January-May 2011…] *September 2010 – Golf Program Kick-Off *September & October 2010 – Enterprise Visits & Mentorship Program Kick-Off *November 2010 – Taipei Cup Basketball Tournament *December 2010 – Holiday Celebration *January 2011 – TESTT Gala & Enterprise Visit *February 2011 – TYPEA Gala *March 2011 – Professional Seminar *May 2011 – Professional Event & Recruitment Meeting ----------------- [News Highlights] Welcome to TYPEA 2010-2011 Meet the 2010-2011 Board Directors & Committee Members *President: Heather Lee *Vice President: Jordan Song *Director of Administration: Anny Song *Director of Finance: Tina Lee *Director of Marketing: Albert Chou *Director of Membership: Min Chiu *Director of Program: Jack Chang *Director of Mentorship Program: Yoyo Lai *Advisor: Keri Liu *Marketing Committee Members: Angie Chang & Ricky Kao *Program Committee Members: Hill Hsu |
| 3/18/2010 [TYPEA] E-Newsletter - Mar 2010 |
| [Upcoming Events] Professional Development Seminar: "Face to Face: The Art of Interviewing" on March 21 Taiwan Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association (TYPEA) is pleased to present its first professional development seminar that focuses on various interviewing techniques and topics, including: - How to provide a well-rounded answer, and strengthen the impact of your responses - Ensuring your body and words are delivering the same message - How to handle inappropriate questions and avoid inappropriate answers. Know the expectations, but know your rights - How to be memorable in a way you want to be remembered This informative and insightful seminar will be delivered by Keith Kwan, a senior manager in the Assurance and Advisory practice at Deloitte. Keith is actively involved with the firm・s recruitment activities. He also has numerous years of experience mentoring youth and developing their leadership skills. Join us and let us help you ace that next interview, at North York Civic Centre, Committee Room #3 (5095 Yonge Street, North York, Ontario) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 21st, 2010. Light refreshments will be served. Business casual attire is required. We are pleased to invite members and non-members to this event. This event is free, however space is limited! For further information or to RSVP for this event before Friday, March 19th, 2010, please contact Tina Lee at tina.lee@typea.ca Thank you and we hope to see you there! -------------------- TESTT hosts Tax Seminar on March 19 March is the beginning of tax season. Do you understand Canadian tax matters? Do you know how to get more tax savings? TESTT is hosting a Tax Seminar on March 19, featuring Ms. Sherry Zheng, a senior manager at KPMG. Topics include personal and business tax. Everyone is welcome! Date: Friday, March 19, 2010 Guest Speaker: Ms. Sherry Zheng, CPA (Delaware, U.S.), Senior Manager at KPMG, Master of Taxation at University of Waterloo Time: sign in at 11:30 AM, seminar starts at 12:00 PM Location: Destiny Restaurant (165 York Blvd. Richmond Hill , Ont. L4B 4A7 Tel: 905-889-7899) Topics: 1. Matters needing attention in personal and business tax. 2. Personal and corporate financial planning. 3. HST overview. Q&A session included. Fee: $10 for members, $15 for non-members (lunch included) RSVP now at: 416-439-9778 or e-mail: testt@rogers.com -------------------- TESTT Charity Bowling Tournament Date: April 11, 2010 (Sunday) Registration Time: 1 PM Start Time: 1:30 PM Location: Planet Bowl (5555F Eglinton Ave. West, Centennial Park Plaza, Etobicoke Tel: 416-695-2695) Tournament Details: Corporate and individual competitions will take place concurrently. In each group, top 3 corporate teams and individual players with the most total points in 3 games will be awarded with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cups. Fee: Corporate teams sponsor $300 for 4 players. Tax receipt will be issued. Individual players: TYPEA members pay $18 per person; non-members pay $25 (includes 3 games, shoes rental, pizza, snacks and lucky draw ticket) Contacts: Ian Lai ianlai.pp@gmail.com Tel: (647) 801-8939 or Jordan Song jordan.song@typea.ca Tel: (647) 299-9822 -------------------- [News Update] Mentorship Program officially starts with Orientation on February 20 TYPEA's popular Mentorship Program officially starts on February 20 with an orientation event. VIP guests who attended the event including Director Wu and Vice Director Huang of Culture Centre and Secretary Wang of Taipei Economy and Culture Office. Director Wu encouraged the participants to develop strong personal careers and secure their places in Canadian society. She also praises the mentors and TYPEA for the efforts to actively contribute to the community. For more information http://www.mingpaotor.com/htm/News/20100302/tfc1.htm -------------------- Ski Trip & Dinner Event on February 27 Thanks to everyone who attended our February Ski-Trip and Dinner event. I hope you enjoyed spending time with us and making some new friends. We're also glad to hear your feedback first-hand, everything from invitation, location, arrangement, to the food service. These suggestions will be valuable to us in planning our future events and only make TYPEA better for you! -------------------------------------------------- [Community News] ROCSAUT Allegro choir is having its year end concert: Time: March 26th (Fri) 7pm Location: Hart House Debate Room Ticket: $8 before March 19 $10 after March 18 $12 at the door Contact: Jack Chang 647-830-8390 changjieke@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------- [Feature Article] You hear it all the time, if not elsewhere then definitely in TYPEA meesages, that networking is the most important skill for success. But approaching strangers in an unfamiliar setting can be scary. This concise article offer some practical tips to start you off. Networking made easy By Kara Kuryllowicz for Canadian Business Online Or go to: http://www.canadianbusiness.com/entrepreneur/personal_development/article.jsp?content=20061130_132632_5688 -------------------------------------------------- [Feedback] TYPEA is always looking for ways to serve our members. What do you want to see from TYPEA? What type of events are you most interested in? Want to promote your business or blog? Have comments about our website, events, or newsletter? We want to hear from you! Send your comments or questions to info@typea.ca Our board members will personally review and consider them for future endeavours. Thank you. |
| 2/11/2010 [TYPEA] E-Newsletter - Feb 2010 |
| [Upcoming Events] Ski Trip & Dinner on Saturday, February 27 Got the winter blues? TYPEA cordially invite to join us on a one-day ski trip and dinner on Saturday, February 27. This is another great opportunity to meet new friends and just have fun. We will arrange carpooling for those who need it. It is good for the environment. And you will have time to get close and personal with your group. Date: Saturday, February 27 Time: Meet at Finch subway station passenger pick up at 9 AM Destination: St. Louis Moonstone Ski Resort Fee: $10 to driver for carpooling. Non-members will pay another $10 (includes half-year TYPEA membership) Contacts: Keri Liu via keri.liu@typea.ca or Alice Wang via alice.wang@typea.ca If you are not into winter sports. Feel free to come dine and chat with us! Time: 6 - 6:30 PM Location: Destiny Tea House (HWY 7 & 404) Fee: approx. $25 (tax and service fee included) Contact: Anne Lai via anne.lai@typea.ca For more details, see our official invitation or check out the TYPEA Facbook group page. Hope to see you there! -------------------- Mentorship officially starts with orientation ceremony on Saturday, February 20 This is what you've been waiting for! Come meet your mentors in the orientation ceremony of TYPEA's exclusive Mentorship Program. Learn more about your dream careers, prepare yourself for the competitive job market, and network, network, network! Date: Saturday, February 20 Location: TESTT Office 885 Progress Ave., Room 213, Scarborough, ON M1H 3G3 Time: 2 - 4 PM Contacts: Jacquie Fuh via jacquie.fuh@typea.ca or Tina Lee via tina.lee@typea.ca -------------------------------------------------- [News Update] Mentorship Information Session Thank you, everyone who showed up at our Mentorship Information Session on January 23. Special thanks to our guest speakers, Vincent, Sunny, Kathy and James. For more information and photos of the event, please visit http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7053335238. -------------------------------------------------- [Feature Article] RIM's Blackberry vs. Apple's iPhone -- the smartphone war is on Look around you, you must have friends who are using either a Blackberry or iPhone. It seems smartphones are revolutionizing the communication market yet again. How important is Blackberry to the Canadian's technology sector, and how RIM must adapt quickly in order to compete with the marketing genius of Steve Jobs? Read about it in this issue's feature article: Research in Motion: ...And now the hard part by Joe Casdaldo from Canadian Business (or go to: http://www.canadianbusiness.com/technology/companies/article.jsp?content=20100113_10018_10018) -------------------------------------------------- [Community News] Toronto Reel Asian Toronto Film Festival screening of "Last Train Home" Reel Asian presents a special screening of Chinese Canadian filmmaker Lixin Fan debut feature LAST TRAIN HOME. This award-winning documentary draws us into the life of a single family caught up in the world's largest human migration, as China's thousands of migrant workers try desperately to make their way home to see their families for Chinese New Year. Event Details: 7:00PM Friday February 26, 2010 Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts 10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill $20 General Admission, includes free reception following the screening Tickets are available through the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts http://richmondhill.ticketwindow.ca or (905) 787-8811 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (905) 787-8811 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (905) 787-8811 end_of_the_skype_highlighting | (905) 787-8811 Discounts available for groups of ten or more, please contact boxoffice@reelasian.com -------------------------------------------------- [Feedback] TYPEA is always looking for ways to serve our members. What do you want to see from TYPEA? What type of events are you most interested in? Want to promote your business or blog? Have comments about our website, events, or newsletter? We want to hear from you! Send your comments or questions to info@typea.ca Our board members will personally review and consider them for future endeavours. Thank you. |
| 1/5/2010 [TYPEA] E-Newsletter - Jan 2010 |
| [Upcoming Events] TESTT Gala on January 9, 2010 TYPEA cordially invite you to join us for the TESTT 17th Annual Gala on Saturday, January 9 at 7 pm at Markham Hilton Hotel (8500 Warden Avenue, Markham, Ontario, Canada L6G 1A5). This is a great opportunity to network with over 600 guests, including leaders in business, politics, and community organizations. Moreover, part of the proceeds from this event and money raised by TESTT Charity Foundation will go to three charities this year -- Sunnybrook Foundation, 榕樹下基金會 and Munk Centre of University of Toronto. As a TYPEA member, you will save $38 as each ticket costs only $80 (original price $118). Besides a wonderful meal, you can expect amazing performances and great prizes, including 2-way ticket to Taipei, laptop, big screen TV and more! Contact TYPEA president Keri Liu at keri.liu@typea.ca now for your ticket now! -------------------- Mentorship Program kicks off in January with Information Session Back by popular demand, the TYPEA member-only Mentorship Program will hold an information session in January. This program is for senior university students and graduates who wish to explore various career paths and seek guidance from seasoned professionals. Mentors and mentees from last year will share their experiences, and TYPEA directors will answer any question you may have. Date: Saturday, January 23, 2009 Location: North York Civic Centre Time: 2-4pm Fee: $10 administration fee for members, $30 for non-members (includes TYPEA membership and $10 administration fee) Drinks and light refreshments will be served. For more information about the Mentorship Program, please visit the TYPEA website: http://typea.ca/2009/mentorship.asp To download the application form, please go to: http://typea.ca/forms/Mentee_2010.pdf Please submit your application form to Jacquie Fuh (jacquie.fuh@typea.ca) & Tina Lee (tina.lee@typea.ca) with subject: "Mentorship Application" -------------------------------------------------- [News Update] TYPEA at 2009 Annual Seminar for University and Career Planning TYPEA was happy to be part of the 2009 Annual Seminar for University and Career Planning, which took place at MetroSquare in Markham on Saturday, November 21. Former Presidnet Candy Chen, current President Keri Liu, and the Director of Technology Leon Yen all gave a short talk to share their experiences with young students, parents and guests. Directors Anne Hsieh, Peter Chiu, and Alice Wang were also present to greet the guests and introduce TYPEA to university students and young professionals who are interested in expanding their networks. -------------------- 2009 Taipei Cup Basketball Tournament The 10th Annual 2009 Taipei Cup Basketball Tournament organized by TYPEA and sponsored by TESTT took place on November 28 and 29 at Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Cultural Centre. Twelve teams registered and competed in the tournament this year. TYPEA hopes that this event offers a platform for Taiwanese communities to interact with the Canadian society in Toronto. There was also an entertaining exhibition match between TECOT/Media and TESTT/TYPEA to the exciting event. The winners of Taipei Cup were awarded with a championship trophy, medals, and prizes. The prize for the 1st place team was a $250 gift certificate from the Mandarin. The 2nd place winner received a $200 restaurant certificate. The 3rd place team received a $150 Boston Pizza gift certificate. The top 3 teams were Kagers, Titans, and Brotherhood. Congratulations! -------------------- TYPEA Holiday Potluck Dinner Party a Success What better way to celebrate the holiday season other than meeting new friends and having fun? More than 30 people did just that at the TYPEA Holiday Potluck Dinner Party held on December 18, 2009. Thank you, everyone who came out in the cold to have a blast with us. We hope you all enjoyed the food, game, and gifts. See you again soon in our next event! -------------------------------------------------- [Feature Articles] "Lipstick Effect" and Women & Economics As we are making our way out of a recession, did you know who was spending to boost the consumers' spirit and small retailers' sales? Why did Shoppers Drug Mart decide to include high-end cosmetic brands in their store? Thanks to the "Lipstick effect", business owners still found a way to make money in the tough economy. When people are still talking about the shift of economic power to the developing countries and the focus on the emerging markets, "the real emerging market" could lie in half of the population in all countries - women. With higher education, better salaries, and a philosophy to treat themselves nicely, women is reshaping the business world with their positions in the office and their pockets. Learn about this phenomenon and know what this means to you, we recommend: Financial Post - "Lipstick Effect" (Go to: http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=1340792) Newsweek - Women and the Economy: The Real Emerging Market (Go to: http://www.newsweek.com/id/215304) -------------------------------------------------- [Community News] 25@25 Video Contest 25@25 is a NATIONWIDE video contest to help the Asia Pacific Foundation engage with young Canadians sharing an interest in Asia. Various educational, arts/film, and youth outreach organizations, such as HSBC, OMNI NEWS, Reel Asian Film Festival, ApathyisBoring, TakingITGlobal, Canada's World@SFU, UofT, York University, UBC and many more are key partners or sponsors to this contest. Share your vision, and help ignite exciting new dialogue on Canada-Asia relations! If you're between the ages of 18-35, we want to hear from you! Upload your video - anything from a mini-documentary, animated short, visual collage, or even a camera phone capture - be as creative as you like! We're looking for forward-thinking entries between 30 sec. - 3 min. in length, with the main idea articulated as a theme or short phrase. Enter now, and put our money where your mouth is! (TOP PRIZE: $5000, People's Choice Award: $500 and Voter Prize Draw). Contest deadline has been extended to January 15, 2010. Visit http://www.25at25.ca/ for more information. -------------------------------------------------- [Feedback] TYPEA is always looking for ways to serve our members. What do you want to see from TYPEA? What type of events are you most interested in? Want to promote your business or blog? Have comments about our website, events, or newsletter? We want to hear from you! Send your comments or questions to info@typea.ca Our board members will personally review and consider them for future endeavours. Thank you. |
| 9/15/2007 Introducing the new TYPEA Facebook Group! |
| Please join the new TYPEA Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7053335238 |
| 6/7/2007 BIOPHARM ALLIANCES WITH TAIWAN |
| Requirement: The attendee must be in the biotech or pharmacology industry. WHERE: Evergreen Room, Hilton Suites Toronto/on Highway 7, Markham 8500 Warden Avenue, Markham, ON L6G 1A5 WHEN: Thursday, June 7, 2007 TIME: 6:30 PM ¡V 9:30 PM (Seating is limited, reservations required) RSVP: (416) 363-9946 Ext.103 Email: toronto@taitra.org.tw |
| 5/14/2007 News Release |
| May Snow The wind brings the smell of Tung oil tree into the air, the colorful silk and bright cotton is shining as well with the fragrance. The bud and petal of flower are white and pure, and their posture likes the flying snow when the Tung oil flowers blossom. Date：Sun, 27 May 2007 Time：7:30p.m. Performed by Hon-Wa Folk Dance Troupe in Taiwan Ticket Price：10 /20 /50 For more information please contact to:（416）2216593林哲夫Albert Lin；（905）4750492陳星旭Harry Chen；（905）6078167衛振興Jason Wei；東大書局 （905）4150557 【About Hon-Wa Folk Dance Troupe】 Hon-Wa Folk Dance Troupe was established in 1999 by more than twenty dance professionals and performers in Taiwan, who have performed in India, Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Israel, Indonesia, Japan and Nepal for the exchange and promotion of oriental dancing performing arts. They are mostly creative performers using classical and folk choreography. The commercial purpose does not purely exist in the philosophy of Hon-Wa, the only thing they hold is the sincere and enthusiastic heart for classical and folk dance. |
| 8/1/2006 TYPEA Forum |
| We have created a forum for typea. You can access the forum under the "Contact Us" button on the top navigation or simply go to this url: http://www.typea.ca/forum/ |
| 7/5/2006 Toronto Night Market 2006 |
| Date: July 7 (Friday) & 8 (Saturday) 2006 Time: 7pm to 1am Where: Metro Square Plaza, 3636 Steeles Avenue East, Markham Beneficiary: Under the Banyan Tree, Center for the Mentally Disabled Brought to You By: Power Unit www.torontonightmarket.com |
| 6/9/2006 Charity event for fund raising for |
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