A strong spirit of volunteerism and responsible scholarship in management.
Sponsorship of society gatherings, both small and large for ensuring close interactions among members as well as bringing the community together to celebrate national and cultural events.
From a traditional perspective, Chinese associations are defined by territorial origin and membership criteria that connect them with both host societies and the state. This article analyzes how business associations with Chinese state recognition achieve standing by acquiring guanxi through monetary donations.
Purpose
As a community-based organization, ACA is a forum for unity and cultural exchange. It provides services to Chinese students and scholars to help them adapt to American society. It also seeks to promote Chinese culture to mainstream America.
ACA encourages Chinese Americans to participate in the American political process while preserving their culture and language. The Association has sponsored and arranged activities to facilitate interaction between local Chinese communities and the American government, business and civic organizations.
CSA has been a strong supporter of community service, donating to many main stream organizations and providing scholarship funding for students. In addition, CSA has hosted and supported activities that bring together local Chinese community members with public officials of the city and state of Georgia. CSA also works closely with community members and business leaders to promote cultural, trade and scientific relations between China and Atlanta. It is a leader in promoting the preservation of Chinese heritage and language in America.
Membership
Membership in the Association is open to all individuals with a professional interest in Chinese studies. Regular Members enjoy free access to the American Journal of Chinese Studies and free access to Statistics in Biosciences (an official journal of ICSA). They also receive ICSA bimonthly Member News, and they can vote for ICSA officers and serve on ICSA committees.
Among the many things that the CCBA has done, it helped give Chinatown the highest increase of voter turnout in any Boston neighborhood in the 2004 presidential election, and it worked with the City and State to get bilingual Chinese and Vietnamese ballots. The CCBA also organized laid-off electronics and rubber stamp manufacturing workers to win severance pay and improved job training opportunities.
Founded in 1994, CSAUS has been promoting operational coordination and exchange between its member schools, and it has been contributing to the merger of Chinese language education into mainstream cultural events and activities. CSAUS is recognized and supported by various organizations in China and the United States because of its solid population base and its multi-facet social impact.
Events
Chinese organizations host and sponsor many community-wide events throughout the year that celebrate Chinese culture and bring people together. These activities range from educational seminars to annual Chinese holiday celebrations and general body assemblies. They also serve as forums to experience and discuss Chinese culture with peers and friends.
The CCBA has been active in encouraging Chinese Americans to participate in the American political process and promoting China-US friendship. It has organized and sponsored activities that have brought together Chinese dignitaries, local government officials as well as community and business leaders.
The CSA is working to spread Chinese culture and connect the Chinese community at Skidmore by organizing educational seminars, cultural workshops, social media interaction, and more. We are proud to offer an inclusive environment where all students can learn about Chinese history and culture! For more information, please check out our website.
Activities
CCBA works closely with various City departments and organizations to solve on-going problems that affect the Chinatown community, including business ownership, language services, education and housing. CCBA also facilitates the naturalization process for Chinese-Americans seeking U.S citizenship.
Initially, new immigrants relied on family associations for support in America, built upon China’s huiguen system of group organization by regional districts, dialect and last names. These associations became their homes away from home, a place where they could maintain traditional fengshui beliefs and cultural customs in a foreign land.
Today NNJCA maintains its legacy with activities and events that promote, exhibit, and uphold the richness of Chinese culture and heritage. These events and services include a Chinese language school, annual college scholarship fund dinners, Chinese culture dance classes, and community service programs. These activities and services are open to the public. CCBA also partners with mainstream community organizations to help at-risk Chinese Americans and immigrants access social and other supportive services.