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Farewell party for O.C.A.C. Director Sylvia Yang

April 21, 2017
CTBOT directors attend farewell party for cherished friend and O.C.A.C. Director Sylvia Yang. CTBOT would like to congratulate her on her very successful term here in Vancouver and her contributions to the Taiwanese community.
Charity

2017 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala

March 11, 2017
CTBOT is proud to attend the annual S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala as this year’s Special Promotions Sponsor. The Gala surpassed its goal to raise $540,000 in support of essential social services for citizens in the Metro Vancouver region.
Charity

Greater Vancouver Taiwanese Canadian Association (GVTCA)

March 4, 2017
CTBOT attended the annual Lunar Chinese New Year banquet held by the Greater Vancouver Taiwanese Canadian Association (GVTCA) on March 4th. Together with Alice Wong, John Horgan, Suzanne Anton and Anne Kang, we celebrated the good luck and success to come!
Policy

Balanced Budget 2017: Roundtable discussion with BC Finance Minister Mike de Jong

March 3, 2017
CTBOT participated in a roundtable discussion with BC Finance Minister Mike de Jong about BC’s budget and other provincial matters. CTBOT supports prudent fiscal planning and policies that enable local businesses to compete internationally.
Mentorship

Taiwan Association for Future Leaders (TAFL)

February 2, 2017
“Taiwan Association for Future Leaders (TAFL), is a non-for-profit organization registered in Taiwan in 2005. TAFL’s mission is to help youths grow as individuals, and build transferable skills in terms of leadership and teamwork.” Seminar opportunity as posted.
Community

CTBOT Lunar New Year Meet n’ Greet

February 1, 2017
CTBOT ushers in Year of the Rooster with terrific food, fun and cheer! Thank you to everyone who joined us Wed night at KYO Korean BBQ and Sushi House and made the evening brighter! Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHsm3w7sXH KYO Korean BBQ and Sushi House: http://www.kyobbq.com/
Business

2017 Sourcing Taiwan – Taiwan trade show dates

January 13, 2017
Taiwan Trade Center invites you to Sourcing Taiwan 2017 – Service Industry, to be held on March 29, 2017 in Taipei. This opportunity is directed at BUYERS in organizations in the following industries: – Medical services – Health care – Craft Product – Animation – Licensing – Printing – Franchising For more info, please contact: Kevin Lo Project Manager, Taiwan Trade Center P: 604.681.2787 E: klo@ttcv.org
Charity

2017 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala

December 16, 2016
CTBOT is proud to sponsor S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation’s annual Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala which raises important funds to maintain and develop essential social services that receive little or no government funding. These services include: – family counselling – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Chinese helpline – youth leadership (e.g. Youth Leadership Millennium Program) – senior care services (e.g. Simon K.Y. Lee Senior Care Home) Please join us on March 11th in support of this worthy cause! This year, the grand prize is a new 2017 Nissan Micra or $10,000 cash. Total value of prizes is over $34,000! For Gala tickets or Gala Raffle tickets: www.successfoundation.ca 604-408-7228
Community

Hong Kong Merchant’s Association of Vancouver (HKMAV)

December 12, 2016
CTBOT was pleased to join Hong Kong Merchant’s Association of Vancouver (HKMAV) in their Christmas celebration at Point Grey Golf & Country Club.
Community

CTBOT Fire & Ice: Christmas Gala

December 2, 2016
CTBOT hosted its inaugural Christmas Gala on December 2nd. The CTBOT community is delighted to have shared the moment with honored guests including: National Minister of Defence Harjit Sajjan MPs Don Davies, Jenny Kwan, Alice Wong BC Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton Leader of the BC NDP John Horgan MLAs John Yap, Richard Lee Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie Richmond City Councillors Bill McNulty, Chak Au Vancouver City Councillors Andrea Reimer, Raymond Louie Burnaby City Councillors Paul McDonell, Anne Kang RCMP Constable Barry Edwards Richmond School Trustees Jonathan Ho Burnaby School Trustees Katrina Chen Vancouver Park Board Councillor Catherine Evans UBC Professor Paul Evans Former Vancouver City Councillor George Chow Taiwan Trade Center Director Ruth Chang China Airlines GM Eric Lee Hong Kong Merchant’s Association of Vancouver President Adelina Tsui Fraser Valley Taiwanese Association representative Kent Chang Richmond Mandarin Lions’ Club representative Helen Quan Representatives from BC Children’s Hospital For Children We Care Gala and Vancouver Diamond Lions Club
Arts

Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra (VMO) Patron Appreciation Reception

November 24, 2016
CTBOT was delighted to attend Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra (VMO) Patron Appreciation Reception, in support of VMO Chairman Kevin Chen and VMO Conductor Ken Hsieh.
Community

CTBOT meeting at LS Times TV

November 23, 2016
During CTBOT’s recent meeting at LS Times TV, they were delighted to meet TECO Representative Mr. Chung-Chen Kung and Director General Tom Lee, the former who had come by the station for an interview on LS Times’ Monday Forum current affairs program.