2004 Election and ChineseAmerican’s Political Involvement |
Northern-Illinois Chinese Association
&
Naper/Lisle Chinese Women’s Club, Xilin Asian Community Center
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2004
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Place: The Truth Lutheran Church
110 South Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
Purpose:
- Encourage Chinese Americans to vote
- Raise the political awareness among Chinese Americans
- Encourage Chinese Americans to participate in local and national politics
- Provide voter registration service
Program:
Moderator: Ms. Valerie Lo, Former Chair, NCA Public Relation Committee
1:30–1:40 Opening Remarks
Dr. Tong-Jen Fu, NCA President
1:40-2:00 What does the Republican Party stand for? Why should you join the
Party?
Senator (IL) Kirk Dillard, Chair, DuPage County Republican Party
2:00-2:20 What does the Democratic Party stand for? Why should you join the
Party?
Mr. Rick Klau, Chair, Naperville Township Democratic Party
2:20-2:40 Q&A
2:40-3:00 Break
3:00-3:20 Why and how did I get involved in politics and the
Democratic Party
Ms. Nancy Chen , Former Director of U.S. Senator Paul Simon Chicago Office
3:20-3:40 Why and how did I get involved in politics and the Republican Party
Dr. Ben-Chieh Liu , President, Chinese American Professors Association
3:40-4:00 Why and how did I get involved in local community affairs
Mr. Shu-Jen Chen, Chair, NCA Community Involvement Committee
4:00-4:30 Q&A
Light refreshment will be served. Voter registration service
will be provided at 1:00 – 5:00 pm. For naturalized citizens, please
provide the date, name and city where you received your naturalization. For
additional information, please contact NCA community involvement committee
Shu-Jen Chen (630) 357-4362 and Annie Liu (630) 717-0537