RSVP for "Shot for Shot" Happy Hour on Eventbrite by Mon Jan 22
***Eventbrite Ticket REQUIRED for FREE/PAID entry:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tap-sf-shot-for-shot-happy-hour-tickets-42047494187?aff=website
When was the last time you had a professional headshot taken for yourself, or updated your Linkedin photo? Here's your chance for a new look for the New Year! TAP-SF is kicking off 2018 with a fun happy hour and a headshot session taken by our professional photographer. Come join us for a drink, receive a head shot, and mingle with friends, both old and new!
Details:
When: Thursday, January 25th @ 6 PM
Where: Alchemist Bar & Lounge (679 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107, second floor)
Cost: Free Entry (*Eventbrite Ticket REQUIRED*), $15 for a professional headshot (Buy ticket on Eventbrite)
Dress Code: Smart casual
For questions, contact: Patti (patti.yao@tap-sf.org)/ Shin (shin.wang@tap-sf.org)/ Emily (emily.wu@tap-sf.org)
About us: Taiwanese American Professionals, San Francisco Chapter (TAP-SF) is a non-profit organization. Our goal is to enhance community by networking individuals interested in career and professional development, and providing resources that develop and support professionals to become community-oriented leaders. From professional development to community service, there's something at TAP-SF for everyone.
December Newsletter is Up!
Happy Holidays from TAP-SF + Join us for a NYE Party
In this month's issue:
- Upcoming NYE Party, TAPpy Hour & Tahoe Ski Trip
- Check out all the pictures from our Lake Chabot hike & Family Giving Tree
- Brand New TAP-SF Website launched!
- 2018 Taiwanese American Cultural Festival is recruiting!
- The Spirit of Giving: An interview with Alex Wu, TAP-SF IVP
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The Spirit of Giving: An Interview with Alex Wu, TAP-SF Internal Vice President
The holidays are approaching and we’re all in the spirit of giving back to our community and loved ones! With that in mind, we interviewed someone who embodies service and generosity, TAP-SF’s Internal Vice President, Alex Wu. He has been a dedicated member of TAP-SF for 3 years and was formerly Health & Wellness Chair where he organized several camping trips and hikes. He currently manages Community Service events at TAP-SF. We chat with him about our annual Family Giving Tree event and why he has attended for the last 3 years!
Read the interview and learn about the power of community service at TAP-SF. Interested in helping put on more events like this? Apply to be Community Service Chair!
How the Giving Tree community service event inspired him to become more involved with TAP-SF
The holidays are approaching and we’re all in the spirit of giving back to our community and loved ones! With that in mind, we interviewed someone who embodies service and generosity, TAP-SF’s Internal Vice President, Alex Wu. He has been a dedicated member of TAP-SF for 3 years and was formerly Health & Wellness Chair where he organized several camping trips and hikes. He currently manages Community Service events at TAP-SF. We chat with him about our annual Family Giving Tree event and why he has attended for the last 3 years!
Can you tell us a little about the Family Giving Tree community service event?
It’s very straightforward -- we’re helping kids in need celebrate the holidays by buying them gifts on their wish list. It’s a very small amount of money that we ask participants to donate but we make it fun turning it into a scavenger hunt. We form teams and compete to see who can buy the gifts on 3 wish lists while taking photos to check off items on the scavenger hunt the fastest. It’s fun running around and shopping with friends. It’s a really chill and convenient way to give back on a Sunday morning.
Interested in helping put on more events like this? Apply to be Community Service Chair!
So, I heard that the Giving Tree was your first event at TAP-SF, can you tell me about that?
3 years ago, I was looking for something to do on the weekend and saw this TAP-SF event that was really close to my home in Foster City. I signed up and met a bunch of people on the board that I thought was really cool. At that point, I made up my mind that I wanted to attend more events and become a regular members.
Was there anyone in particular that you met that stands out?
I met Alice Chang, she was last year’s TAP-SF Treasurer. She was really friendly and approached me to talk to me. I also met Sandy Hiraki, former TAP-SF External Vice President, and Steven Chen, former TAP-SF Internal Vice President, who despite being very busy organizing the event, also were very friendly.
Is there a memorable gift that your team bought?
My team was assigned to get an Elsa doll for a kid but we couldn’t find it in the store. We ended up getting an doll of Olaf, the snowman, instead but we felt SO GUILTY! We found a Frozen candle to add to the gift to make up for it.
What message do you have for members who are on the fence about attending service events at TAP-SF?
It’s a combination of all the fun stuff - spend a little time making some new friends and at the same time giving back to the community.
What do people have to look forward to from TAP-SF in 2018?
We have really diverse events - ski trip, happy hours, Lunar New Year Banquet. Lunar New Year Banquet is a highlight event where everyone on the board pitches in to organize it. We host 150-200 people and it’s a great opportunity to meet people in the community, the board, and make some great friends!
Read October's Newsletter!
In this month's issue:
- The new board had their first retreat -- spoiler alert, it was AWESOME!
- Snag those $10 pre-sale tickets to the Halloween Bash ASAP here
- Learn to repair bikes with the Silicon Valley Bike Coalition for a great cause
- Congratulations to TAPasaurSF for coming in FIRST PLACE in their division at the Dragon Boat Festival!
Read the full version.