Northern-Illinois Chinese Association

807 Commons Rd., Naperville, IL 60563

 (630) 420-1220 ex 3031(W),  (630) 428-9007(H)

 

 

November 9, 2002

                       

Dear Sponsor/NCA Member:                                                                                        

 

The Northern Illinois Chinese Association (NCA) invites you and your family members to join the 28th Annual Chinese New Year Banquet, which will be held at the Holiday Inn Select Naperville on Saturday, January 25, 2003. Per the Chinese Zodiac, this will celebrate the 4701st year of the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the sheep, which symbolizes people who are born in this year are aesthetic and stylish.  

 

The mission of NCA is to strengthen the Chinese familyˇ¦s network as well as to enhance Chinese-American contributions to community.  The major accomplishments of NCA during this year are as follows:

 

In March 2002, a seminar was held to discuss several community issues such as:

 

1)      Relationship of police and residents - by Chief Police from Naperville Police Office.

2)      How will the referendum impact Naperville School District 203?  By superintendent of Naperville School District 203.

3)      How is your property tax determined?  By an officer from Naperville Assessors Office.

4)      Registration and Election - by an executive from DuPage County Election Commission.

 

 In June 2002, a family outing and picnicwas hosted to celebrate Chinese Dragon Festival and Fatherˇ¦s Day.

 

In September 2002, several hundreds Chinese marched in the Naperville Labor Day Parade.

 

Additionally, NCA has been involved with community volunteers to deliver free lunches to American senior citizens throughout the year.

 

The challenge the NCA facing now is to host a Chinese New Year banquet that is estimated to have over five hundred guests and many American political attendees.  This event is the most important celebration for Chinese and also a good opportunity to introduce our culture to America.  Although NCA does sell dinner tickets to cover food expenses in the restaurant, we are looking for resources to cover the cost of entertainment and many items of miscellaneous expenses. It would be highly appreciated if we can count on your support to make this event successful. A form with various contribution options is enclosed.  Thank you for your generous donation in advance.

 

Have a nice and peaceful ˇ§Year of the Sheepˇ¨.

 

 

Sincerely yours,                                    

DorothyLee                                                                                                                                

President of NCA