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091105-8668
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全美台灣同鄉聯誼會秘書處
Washington Business and Technology Institute - Taiwan Benevolent ...

在一片歡笑祝賀聲中,結束三天的全美台灣同鄉聯誼年會,明年的年會將在東岸紐澤西舉行。
For more information about TBAA, please contact: 全美台灣同鄉聯誼會秘書處全美服
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有關參加台聯會全美年會的辦法,華府地區諮詢電話可洽全美副會長梁義大301-340-0518,或
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The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held
in Las Vegas By Michael Douglas, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang*1. "It gives
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Also on the first page with a section title of "tbaa[ 繁体 ]":

全美台灣同鄉聯誼會
Taiwan Benevolent Association of Ameica

會章
第一章﹕總則
一﹕本會定名為<全美台灣同鄉聯誼會>﹐簡稱<全美台聯會>(以下稱本會)。英文全名稱為Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, 簡稱為TBAA。
二﹕本會宗旨為<時時關心台灣﹐處處服務同鄉>﹐一方面聯絡美國地區之台灣同鄉﹐促進相互團結﹐以推展鄉親之間的各項服務﹐並爭取華裔在美國的權益﹔一方面注意國際政情﹐進而關心台灣。
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082505-6878
New Chairman of TBAA*1 Mr. I-Ta Liang (梁義大) will implement projects with a very good work performance
By Jennifer Kung

The following information are post through the courtesy of the "華人生活圈" of Worldjournal.com:

梁義大 接掌全美台聯會
第廿八屆年會熱鬧閉幕 新會長承諾要在任內繳出漂亮成績單*2

 [[[華府台灣同鄉聯誼會前會長梁義大 (右一 )接下全美會長職務,左起為卸任會長吳毓苹、台灣前立法委員范揚盛和立委團團長吳英毅。]]]

【本報華府訊】全美台灣同鄉聯誼會上周假內華達州拉斯維加斯城巴黎大酒店舉行為期三天的全美第廿八屆年會,去年擔任在華府舉辦的年會籌備會主任委員梁義大,在接任全美副會長整整一年後,正式接掌全美會長職務,從卸任全美會長吳毓苹手中接下印信,並在台聯會元老、中華民國前立委范揚盛及此次立委團團長吳英毅共同的監交下,完成交接儀式。
這次年會由全美第廿七屆會長吳毓苹、顧問會召集人孫樂瑜共同主持,中華民國僑務委員會委員長張富美、立法委員團、台灣文化訪問團等均自台灣專程與會,全美台聯會各地區代表與鄉親共約三百餘人齊集,場面盛大。

年會首日由駐在地地主舊金山辦事處新任處長廖偉平設宴歡迎與會人士,中國民國駐美代表李大維則提早一天與大會餐敘,率先揭開年會序幕。

另外,包括張富美及立委團成員丁守中、吳英毅、周守訓、林建榮、謝文政及金山辦事處處長廖偉平,國民黨海外部主任何思因,內華達高等法院大法官道格拉斯(Michael Douglas)及十餘位市長代表、市議會代表、國會議員代表、美國主流社會團體代表及金山灣區僑教中心主任呂元榮等均出席。

「寶島之夜」晚會是年會的重頭戲,內華達州副州長韓特(Lorraine Hunt)亦親臨致詞。

除在晚宴中進行新舊任會長交接及頒獎,會後的餘興節目則邀請名主持人田文仲主持。晚會節目豐富多元,包括紐約海天合唱團的懷鄉曲、台灣文化訪問團的歌舞、拉斯維加斯當地業餘的歌舞技藝表演,壓軸節目則由自華府遷至加州不久的谷音上台義唱,將現場氣氛帶入高潮。

年會第三天舉行第廿八屆第一次理事顧問會議,由新任會長梁義大主持。梁義大在會中提出任內的會務計畫,包括:為維護台灣利益,向美國有關當局進言,協助中華民國加入世衛等國際組織,並將組團回台灣及參訪大陸,他希望憑其毅力「立宏願、展大志」,任內繳出一張漂亮成績單。拉斯維加斯分會會長羅素娥則膺選全美副會長。

全美台聯會目前有17個分會,2006年年會將於新澤西州舉行,由新澤西分會主辦; 2007年年會將於美西舉行,由洛杉磯分會主辦。

梁義大此次出線掌舵全美台聯會,是台聯會成立28年以來,華府人的再次展現領導長才,包括第一屆會長蘇錦鄉(已搬遷至加州)、第五屆會長邱武雄醫師(已故)、第十屆會長林秋雄、第二十屆會長陳惠青(轉任秘書長)、創會元老首屆全美顧問會召集人高資敏等,都為華府人。第十六屆會長王福權則是由洛杉磯產生,後因工作關係遷至維州。華府地區包括華府台聯會會長何瑞恩等共二十餘人出席這次年會。*3
[2005-08-12]

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References

*1. TBAA is the initial of Taiwan Benevolent Associastion of America.
*2. World Journal. '梁義大 接掌全美台聯會,' "A search of '華人生活圈' on the Worldjournal.com," (August 25, 2005), Los Angeles, California: Worldjournal.
*3. Ibid.

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081905-1187
Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber contributed to the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Asssociation of America

From: Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber [vweber5@cox.net]
To: Dr. Tony Lei [tojulei@yahoo.com]
Subject: Re: Thanks!
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 07:12:51 -0700

Dear Dr. Lei, You are welcome! Talk with you soon. I am leaving town today and returning next week.

Val Weber

----- Original Message -----
From: Dr. Tony Lei
To: Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 10:36 PM
Subject: Thanks!

Good evening Dear Valerie! How are you? Thank you very much for your elegant and valuable speech to the TBAA Convention.

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The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas
By Michael Douglas, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang*1

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.*2

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu*3 at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Ssu-yin Ho, Kuomintang Oversea Director; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, J. L Lin, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Mr. Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Ms. Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Ms. Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephanie S. Smith (for the North Las Vegas City Mayor and Council). .....

Proclamations from the Board Commissioners of Clark County of Nevada and the State of Nevada (through Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were presented to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei by both of the parties on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*7

Sixteen original hard copeis of the ARC 25 Certificate of Resolution by Nevada Assembly and Senate (through Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were also presented by Dr. Tony Lei to each president of the 16 Chapters of TBAA through their Chairman Mr. I-Ta Liang. .....
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081805-8687
"Dear Dr. Lei: You are very welcome," wrote Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas

Subject: RE: Thank you very much!
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:30:15 -0700
From: Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas" [mdouglas@nvcourts.state.nv.us]
To: "Dr. Tony Lei" [tojulei@yahoo.com]

Dear Dr. Lei: You are very welcome.
...Michael Douglas

-----Original Message-----
From: Dr. Tony Lei
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 10:33 PM
To: Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas
Subject: Thank you very much!

Dear Michael, Good evening! How are you? Thank you very much for your elegant and valuable speech to the TBAA Convention.

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The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas
By Michael Douglas, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang*1

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.*2

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu*3 at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Ssu-yin Ho, Kuomintang Oversea Director; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, J. L Lin, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Mr. Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Ms. Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Ms. Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephanie S. Smith (for the North Las Vegas City Mayor and Council). .....
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081605-5668
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081105-1168 "Business & Administration" (PPAA 19), ***** Thursday, 8:18 a. m., August 11, 2005 #Third Edition *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega, Vice Presidents. Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution; Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Dr. John Z. Wang, Acting Director of Asian Marketing Institution. Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brain Sandoval, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organiza-tion in an honorary or adjunct capacity. WBTI: Tel. at (702) 255-9058 E-mail to: tojulei@yahoo.com
The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas
By Michael Douglas, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang*1

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.*2

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu*3 at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Ssu-yin Ho, Kuomintang Oversea Director; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, J. L Lin, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Mr. Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Ms. Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Ms. Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephanie S. Smith (for the North Las Vegas City Mayor and Council).

A Welcome Party and Preliminary 28th Board Directors and Advisors Meeting were held on July 29, 2005 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. To pay a special tribute to his great contribution to the 28th Convention and TBAA, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei was nominated by Chairperson Wendy Wu of TBAA as an Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. The nomination was seconded and unanimously voted by all the presented Directors and Advisors. The Declaration of the 28th Conference of TBAA was written by five members. The five members are Kent Wang, De-yu Lang, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Dr. Wayne J. Horng, and Leo Huang. They were all elected by the Board Directors and Advisors. The Declaration was passed through the Meeting. During the meeting, Miss Sue Phelps was elected as the Vice Chairperson of TBAA.

"It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel. .....Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience. .....," wrote U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to TBAA.*4

The "Fomosa Night" was held at a grand ballroom in Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt delivered a welcome speech to the crowded attendents in the Hall. She wishes Navada be the great door opened for the international business and trade between the silver state and Asian countries. A Letter of Greeting was granted by her to TBAA.

President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei presented the Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter and Greeting Letters of U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to the Chairperson of TBAA Wendy Yu-ping Wu.

"The State of Nevada congratulates you on your extensive assistance to the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, and commends you for your dedicated service to the citizens of our Silver State," Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn granted a Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Wu dated May 23, 2005.*5

United States Congressman Jon C. Porter granted also a Certificate of Recognition to
recognize and honor Wendy Wu, "FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE AND PROFOUND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE TAIWAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA."*6

Dr. Lei presented also a Certificate of Recognition from U. S. Congressman Jon Porter to the President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas Sue Phelps. Sixteen original hard copeis of the RC 25 Resolution by Nevada Assembly and Senate were also presented by Dr. Tony Lei to each president of the 16 Chapters of TBAA through their Chaiperson Wendy Wu.

Proclamations from the Board Commissioners of Clark County of Nevada and the State of Nevada (through Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were presented to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei by both of the parties on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*7

Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu completed successfully her term as the Chairperson of TBAA in the evening of July 30, 2005. The Chairmanship was transfered by her to Mr. I-Ta Liang at the "Fomosa Night" in Las Vegas, Nevda. Mr. Liang is now the 28th Chairman of TBAA. The 揊ormosa Night?featured a delegation of 28 people from Taiwan and a chorus from New York City. It was a great performance with dance troupe of Taiwan Culture Delegation.

One of the earliest attendants of the convention this year was the Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States David Tawei Lee on July 28, 2005.

Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), held and host a farewell lunch party for the 28th Annual Confernce of TBAA at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant on August 1, 2005 in Las Vegas.*8

"In righteousness we shall be established. In this 21th Century new era and society, we need economic growth, but we also need to establish and promote creativity, fairness and Justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure spring may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through: the elegant properties of freedom, democracy, entrepreneurship, and justice; the power of public service that based on 'knowledge is the power of righteouness,'; the advancement of technology, innovation, and civilization; and the spirit that 'knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service'. We believe that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. With the effort and participation of many intellectuals, leaders, officials, among others through benevolent spirit and brotherly love, the 28th Convention of TBAA is really marvelous," points out President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*9

[***Welcome to the section of "Photos & Pictures"! (at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti)
We offered there with lots of photos and pictures about Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.]

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distingueshed Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada.
2. Ensign, John. 'Greeting from Office of Senator John Ensign,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Senator John Ensign to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 27, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Senator John Ensign.
*3. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.com," (August 3, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*4. Gibbons, James. 'Greeting from Office of Congressman James Gibbons,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (July 10, 2005), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congressman James Gibbons.
*5. Guinn, Kenny. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of the Governor,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Yu-Ping Wu' sent by Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 24, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*6. Porter, Jon. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of Congressman Jon Porter,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman Jon C. Porter to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (June 29, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Congressman Jon Porter.
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. PAI of WBTI, 'An invitation e-mail to U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign' on Google.com," (August 4, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*9. Reid, Rory; Denton, Mark; and Glass, Jackie. 'Profiles on a thing of beauty is a joy forever,' "A search of 'business - WBTI' on the Google.com," (August 10, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

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081005-1168
The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas
By Michael Douglas, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Ssu-yin Ho, Kuomintang Oversea Director; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, J. L Lin, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephanie S. Smith (for the Noth Las Vegas City Mayor and Council).

A Welcome Party and Preliminary 28th Board Directors and Advisors Meeting were held on July 29, 2005 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. To pay a special tribute to his great contribution to the 28th Convention and TBAA, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei was nominated by Chairperson Wendy Wu of TBAA as an Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. The nomination was seconded and unanimously voted by all the presented Directors and Advisors. The Declaration of the 28th Conference of TBAA was written by five members. The five members are Kent Wang, De-yu Lang, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Dr. Wayne J. Horng, and Leo Huang. They were all elected by the Board Directors and Advisors. The Declaration was passed through the Meeting. During the meeting, Miss Sue Phelps was elected as the Vice Chairperson of TBAA.

"It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel. .....Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience. .....," wrote U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to TBAA.

The "Fomosa Night" was held at a grand ballroom in Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt delivered a welcome speech to the crowded attendents in the Hall. She wishes Navada be the great door opened for the international business and trade between the silver state and Asian countries. A Letter of Greeting was granted by her to TBAA.

President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei presented the Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter and Greeting Letters of U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to the Chairperson of TBAA Wendy Yu-ping Wu.

"The State of Nevada congratulates you on your extensive assistance to the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, and commends you for your dedicated service to the citizens of our Silver State," Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn granted a Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Wu dated May 23, 2005.

United States Congressman Jon C. Porter granted also a Certificate of Recognition to
recognize and honor Wendy Wu, "FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE AND PROFOUND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE TAIWAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA."

Dr. Lei presented also a Certificate of Recognition from U. S. Congressman Jon Porter to the President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas Sue Phelps. Sixteen original hard copeis of the RC 25 Resolution by Nevada Assembly and Senate were also presented by Dr. Tony Lei to each president of the 16 Chapters of TBAA through their Chaiperson Wendy Wu.

Proclamations from the Board Commissioners of Clark County of Nevada and the State of Nevada (through Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were presented to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei by both of the parties on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu completed successfully her term as the Chairperson of TBAA in the evening of July 30, 2005. The Chairmanship was transfered by her to Mr. I-Ta Liang at the "Fomosa Night" in Las Vegas, Nevda. Mr. Liang is now the 28th Chairman of TBAA. The "Formosa Night" featured a delegation of 28 people from Taiwan and a chorus from New York City. It was a great performance with dance troupe of Taiwan Culture Delegation.

One of the earliest attendants of the convention this year was the Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States David Tawei Lee on July 28, 2005.

Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), held and host a farewell lunch party for the 28th Annual Confernce of TBAA at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant on August 1, 2005 in Las Vegas.

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全美台灣同鄉聯誼會全美年會拉斯維加斯舉行

全美台灣同鄉聯誼會,於週前假內華達州拉斯維加斯城巴黎 大酒店,舉行全美第廿八屆年會,大會由全美第廿七屆會長吳毓苹 ,顧問會召集人孫樂瑜共同主持,僑委會委員長張富美,立法委員團 ,台灣文化訪問團等均由台灣專程與會,全美台聯會各地區代表與鄉親 共約三百餘人齊集年會,場面盛大,議程緊湊深具建設性 ,並於會期的第三天惜別午宴後圓滿閉幕。

去年在D.C籌辦年會的年會籌備會主任委員梁義大,在接任全美副會長整整一年後 ,於年會當天正式接掌全美會長,梁義大從吳毓苹手中接下象徵權位的 印信,並由台聯會元老(前立委范揚盛及此次立委團團長吳英毅 )共同的監交下完成交接儀式。

在全美台聯會第二十八屆年會的議程當中,首日首由駐在地地主舊金山 辦事處新任處長廖偉平設宴歡迎與會人士,駐美代表處代表李大維則因 行程關係,提早一天與大會及媒體餐敘,早先揭開年會之序幕。

參加大會開幕式的貴賓包括僑委會委員長張富美及立委團:丁守中 、吳英毅、周守訓、林建榮、謝文政及金山辦事處處長廖偉平 ,國民黨海外部主任何思因,內華達高等法院大法官Mr. Michail Douglas及十餘位市長代表、市議會代表、國會議員代表、美國主流社會團體代 表及金山灣區僑教中心主任呂元榮等等,中美方之貴賓雲集。

專題演講時段,分別由丁守中談「當前台灣內外情勢與挑戰」 ,何思因談「追求富強的隱憂」。兩人深入淺出的演說頗有內涵 ,對台海目前的互動所帶來正面的意義也有詳盡的分析。

年會中的午宴,張富美以主人身份致詞,長年奔波於海外各僑社的張富 美、平實而勤耕僑社的風範,早已令僑胞們折服,張富美表示這是她第 二次參加台聯會的年會,她在詳閱台聯會的全美年刊之後 ,除了更進一步了解台聯會多年來為僑社的貢獻,更佩服其中執事者的 辛勞與付出。

「鄉情座談」前半段分別由4位立委分組討論,大家引頸期盼的想聽聽來自家鄉的人,暢談家鄉事 。近年來「鄉情座談」台上台下之互動交流,已成台聯會年會最受重視 的傳統節目。UNLV的教授Su San也至現場介紹該校,馬克馬加斯基主講北拉斯維加斯的亞洲市場 ,現任美國財政部印鈔局質量管理處處長的吳達純,則至現場介紹新美 鈔及如何鑑定其真偽,不少珍貴圖片輔助說明,令人大開眼界。 「鄉情座談」場場精彩,深受與會人士之歡迎。

「寶島之夜」晚會是年會的重頭戲,今年由中國國民黨主持晚宴 ,內華達州副州長Lorraine Hunt亦親臨會場致詞,並恭賀大會成功。晚宴中除了新舊任會長在此時刻交 接,頒贈一年來辛苦的工作人員及籌備年會有功人員也於這個時段受獎 ,會長交接儀式後的娛興節目旨在宣慰僑胞,由名主持人田文仲主持 ,他曾榮獲多項獎項包括〈最佳演員,最佳主持人,最佳製作人獎) ,晚會節目在田文仲主持下輕鬆逗趣,品味也提高不少 ,晚會節目多元化:有頗富盛名的紐約海天合唱團帶來懷鄉曲 ,鄉土性濃厚的台灣文化訪問團,以宣揚台灣本土文化提供歌舞 ,拉斯維加斯當地業餘的歌舞技藝表演,壓軸節目則由已搬遷至加州的 華府摯友「谷音」遠道義唱,一曲「大船入港」祝願大家賭場得意 ,另一曲「台灣小調」唱出了大家熱愛台灣的心聲,只見不少感情豐富 的鄉親已熱淚盈眶,「我愛台灣同胞呀!唱個台灣調…」餘音繞樑,與台聯會「時時關心台灣」「處處服務同鄉」的宗旨 ,相輝映著。

年會的第三天議程是第廿八屆第一次理事顧問會議,此會由新任會長梁 義大主持,梁義大初挑大樑,雄心萬丈,勢如破竹,一年內的會務計劃 包括:為維護台灣利益,向美國有關人員進言(WHO, WTO)及組團回台灣、組團參訪大陸等等,梁義大多年來活躍於華府地區 ,曾多次參與大型活動,頗具僑社經驗,此次領軍全美,憑其毅力 「立宏願、展大志」,相信一年後將交出漂亮的成績單。

續任全美顧問會召集人的孫樂瑜來自西雅圖,對全美台聯會出錢出力不 餘遺力,此次除了帶領西雅圖鄉親十餘人與會並設宴拉斯維加斯 「食為先大飯店」宴請與會人員以慰勞大家參與三天會程的辛勞。

在惜別午宴中,八月七日將接任加州會長的孫凡茹,代表全體與會人員 致答謝詞,感謝主人接待的盛意,來自新澤西州的分會長林映君則展現親和力再三邀請大家踴躍參加明年在新澤西舉辦的第廿九屆全 美年會。

全程參與籌劃此次年會的全美秘書長陳惠青表示:拉斯維加斯分會乃首 次舉辦年會,能有如此大場面與三天議程的順利,可見其籌備年會之用 心。拉斯維加斯分會會長羅素娥也因籌辦年會有功,被膺選為全美副會 長。而今後在各分會爭相舉辦年會的趨勢下,台聯會各地分會相對的會 務也蒸蒸日上並穩定成長,陳惠青細數全美台聯會目前擁有的十七個分 會,絕大多數均有舉辦全美年會的能力,2006年年會將於美東新澤西舉行,由新澤西分會主辦, 2007年年會將於美西舉行,由洛杉磯分會主辦。

今年全美台聯會會長由華府人梁義大掌舵,二十八年來由華府地區產生 的全美會長,包括第一屆會長蘇錦鄉已由華府搬遷至加州 ,第五屆的會長邱武雄醫師因病去世,第十屆會長林秋雄近年來已退出 僑社,第二十屆會長陳惠青轉任秘書長,創會元老首屆全美顧問會召集 人高資敏等均為華府人。〈第十六屆會長王福權由洛杉磯產生 ,因為工作關係遷移維州,除了熱心僑社也相當關照台聯會。 〉由華府遠赴LV參加第二十八屆全美年會的共有何瑞恩、巫和怡、梁義光、呂思明 、饒世永、蘇俊龍……….等二十餘人。

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Reference

*1. TBAA. 'A profile of the 28th Convention of TBAA,' "An e-mail from Ms. Grace Wang to Dr. Tony Lei," (August 9, 2005), Washington, D. C.: Secretary Office of TBAA.

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080605-5678 [080405-2687] "Business & Administration" ( PPAA19) of WBTI website, Saturday, 11:37 a. m., #Second Edition; [Thursday, 10:17 a. m., August 4, 2005 #First Edition] *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega, Vice Presidents. Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution; Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Dr. John Z. Wang, Acting Director of Asian Marketing Institution. Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brain Sandoval, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organiza-tion in an honorary or adjunct capacity. WBTI: Tel. at (702) 255-9058 E-mail to: tojulei@yahoo.com
The 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas
By Michael Douglas, Valerie Weber, and Tiffany Chang*1

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas for the 28th Annual Convention of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. I hope that, during your time here, you will be able to experience some of the many attractions that our beautiful city has to offer. .....," wrote U. S. Senator John Ensign to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.*2

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu*3 at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Ssu-yin Ho, Kuomintang Oversea Director; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, J. L Lin, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephanie S. Smith (for the Noth Las Vegas City Mayor and Council).

A Welcome Party and Preliminary 28th Board Directors and Advisors Meeting were held on July 29, 2005 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. To pay a special tribute to his great contribution to the 28th Convention and TBAA, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei was nominated by Chairperson of TBAA as an Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. The nomination was seconded and unanimously voted by all the presented Directors and Advisors. The Declaration of the 28th Conference of TBAA was written by five members. The five members are Kent Wang, De-yu Lang, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Dr. Wayne J. Horng, and Leo Huang. They were all elected by the Board Directors and Advisors. The Declaration was passed through the Meeting. During the meeting, Miss Sue Phelps was elected as the Vice Chairperson of TBAA.

"It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and its international convention to Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel. .....Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make your visit a more pleasant and productive experience. .....," wrote U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to TBAA.*4

The "Fomosa Night" was held at a grand ballroom in Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lt. Governor delivered a welcome speech to the crowded attendents in the Hall. She wishes Navada be the great door opened for the international business and trade between the silver state and Asian countries. A Letter of Greeting was granted by her to TBAA.

President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei presented the Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter and Greeting Letters of U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to the Chairperson of TBAA Wendy Yu-ping Wu.

"The State of Nevada congratulates you on your extensive assistance to the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, and commends you for your dedicated service to the citizens of our Silver State," Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn granted a Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Wu dated May 23, 2005.*5

United States Congressman Jon C. Porter granted also a Certificate of Recognition to
recognize and honor Wendy Wu, "FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE AND PROFOUND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE TAIWAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA."*6

Dr. Lei presented also a Certificate of Recognition from U. S. Congressman Jon Porter to the President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas Sue Phelps. Sixteen original hard copeis of the RC 25 Resolution by Nevada Assembly and Senate were also presented by Dr. Tony Lei to each president of the 16 Chapters of TBAA through their Chaiperson Wendy Wu.

Proclamations from the Board Commissioners of Clark County of Nevada and the State of Nevada (through Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were presented to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei by both of the parties on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*7

Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu completed successfully her term as the Chairperson of TBAA in the evening of July 30, 2005. The Chairmanship was transfered by her to Mr. I-Ta Liang at the "Fomosa Night" in Las Vegas, Nevda. Liang is now the 28th Chairman of TBAA.

One of the earliest attendants of the convention this year was the Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States David Tawei Lee on July 28, 2005.

Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), held and host a farewell lunch party for the 28th Annual Confernce of TBAA at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant on August 1, 2005 in Las Vegas.*8

[***Welcome to the section of "Photos & Pictures"! We offered there with lots of photos and pictures about Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.]

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a distingueshed Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a famous and achieved Assemblywoman of Nevada.
2. Ensign, John. 'Greeting from Office of Senator John Ensign,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Senator John Ensign to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 27, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Senator John Ensign.
*3. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.com," (August 3, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*4. Gibbons, James. 'Greeting from Office of Congressman James Gibbons,' "The 'Letter of Greeting to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (July 10, 2005), Washington, D. C.: Office of Congressman James Gibbons.
*5. Guinn, Kenny. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of the Governor,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Yu-Ping Wu' sent by Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 24, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*6. Porter, Jon. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of Congressman Jon Porter,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu' sent by U. S. Congressman Jon C. Porter to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (June 29, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of Congressman Jon Porter.
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. PAI of WBTI, 'An invitation e-mail to U. S. Senator John Ensign,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator John Ensign' on Google.com," (August 4, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

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The following information has been received from the search of "Taiwan Benevolent Association of America" on the Google.com. It is also post through the courtesy of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Washington, D. C.:

全美台灣同鄉聯誼會 第二十八屆年會 於今年七月廿九、三十、卅一日在拉斯維加斯隆重舉行

全美台灣同鄉聯誼會於今年七月廿九、三十、卅一日在拉斯維加斯隆重舉行第廿八屆年會。此次參加年會貴賓雲集,包括中華民國僑務委員會委員長張富美以及由立委吳英毅率領的立委團,包括林建榮、丁守中、周守訓、以及謝文政等。

全美台灣同鄉聯誼會年會上,吳毓苹除獲得張富美委員長的褒揚狀外,尚有內華達州州長、副州長及多位參眾議員等對全美台灣同鄉聯誼會一年來對僑社及主流社會的貢獻,內州副州長杭特並親自出席宣讀褒揚狀。年會中並頒發全美繪畫比賽得獎者,聖荷西台聯會在這次全美繪畫比賽中幾乎包辦所有的獎項,是近年來成果最豐收的一年。本地學生得獎名單如下,兒童組:第一名李宜真,第二名潘宇晶,幼童組:第一名王宇彤,第二名羅筱美,第三名王興雅,佳作簡昆奎,少年組:第一名寸志芳,第二名唐宇志,第三名王興怡,佳作周家瑀、邱瑞美。

廿九日的歡迎酒會由駐舊金山台北經文處廖偉平處長宴請與會人員。三十日開幕式由儀隊表演開場,除有全美台灣同鄉聯誼會總會長吳毓苹致歡迎詞外,尚有貴賓僑委會張富美委員長致詞,介紹各地來的貴賓,宣讀賀函,並有丁守中立委主講當前台灣內外情勢與挑戰,國民黨海外部何思因主任的專題演講,當天中午的午宴則由張富美委員長作東。

三十日晚上的「寶島之夜」上半場由吳牧野主持,下半場綜藝節目由名主持人田文仲主持。首先由「寶島之夜」的主人何思因致詞,貴賓則由內州副州長杭特等致詞。接著頒贈獎牌給年會有功人員。「寶島之夜」重頭戲是會長交接儀式,吳毓苹總會長卸任,來自華府梁義大總會長接任。儀式由前立委范揚盛、現任立委吳英毅監交。接著由康杏生團長領導的台灣文化訪問團、螺陽舞蹈團及來自紐約的海天合唱團表演。壓軸由影視歌三棲明星谷音溫情演唱。在一片歡笑祝賀聲中,結束三天的全美台灣同鄉聯誼年會,明年的年會將在東岸紐澤西舉行。

For more information about TBAA, please contact:
全美台灣同鄉聯誼會秘書處
全美服務專線 (202) 966-2819
email: wcyp_12@comcast.net

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080605-2168
The following articles are post through the courtesy of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Washington, DC. Mr. Raymond Ho is its President. For more information, please click on its website at: www.pidcUSA.com/tbaa/dc/2005.html

當代知名京劇乾旦、中美國寶級名角、美國花旦、集京劇權威之榮耀於一身的夏華達,日前在紐澤西友人王賢方先生的陪同下造訪華府,下榻華府友人住處,為即將在華府公演的「貴妃醉酒」、「天女散花」等演出進行籌劃。

排場最雄偉、行頭最多、道具戲服最炫最華麗的京劇名角夏華達,是京劇界老前輩,當年與梅蘭芳是同門師兄弟,是近代京劇史上最傳奇的人物。曾經以一場反串「貴妃醉酒」風靡海峽兩岸,看過他表演的人對他的能歌能演、文唱武功自成一格的功力均讚賞有加。

夏華達在華府選擇了華府台灣同鄉聯誼會為其在華府演出的籌辦單位,身兼夏華達二十年老友的台聯會副會長李春英,日前引見了台聯會相關幹部包括會長何瑞恩夫婦、理事沈同、顧問巫和怡、王福權、陳素鉛與陳惠青----等人,雙方進行了多次的溝通,考量與研議,也勘查了演出場地,並與此地經年推展平劇、發揚文化藝術已深受中美人士喜愛的楚山國劇社,商議合作項目。

華府地區的僑胞及喜愛中華文化的美籍友人們有福了、夏華達深具代表性的京劇表演,不僅令您目不暇給,永生難忘,演出時氣勢之大,作工之細膩,光看道具華服與排場,就值回票價。不少人就因為如此,而愛上了「京劇」。

台聯會會長何瑞恩表示:很榮幸為宣揚京劇,推展國粹,奉獻心力,他說台聯會將扮演橋樑的角色,串連演者與僑胞之間,讓演者可至他邦異國宣揚文化,更讓遠在美國的僑胞鄉親也可觀賞到最權威最精湛的京劇演出。

已達八二高齡的夏華達、身心有如二八年華、常保一顆年輕的心、一頭金髮、精力十足,除了愛戲如痴,也擅長佛像之繪畫,常被譬喻為已成精成仙,他不僅唱腔渾厚、字正腔圓、舞步輕巧、箭步如飛、已達登峰造極之仙境,功力之深遠、實非凡人所能及,仿唐朝製作的一頂800隻翡翠鳥羽毛打造有相當重量的鳳冠,再加一襲15英尺長孔雀羽斗篷,穿在夏華達身上,仍能唱作兩三小時,這對一位上了八十歲的資深藝人來說絕非易事。也因此成精成仙之封號,此起彼落。

「洋」貴妃夏華達,洋人唱京劇令人不可思議,敬請大家期待,這項演出暫定十月十一日間,地點可能挑選馬州Strathmore表演中心或夠水準的學校大禮堂,有關諮詢可電話台聯會會長何瑞恩301-294-8883或台聯會副會長李春英301-515-764

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中英混血貴妃 八十乾旦夏華達風韻十足

一襲火紅的西裝頂著一頭金髮,八十歲的乾旦夏華達,唱起《貴妃醉酒》,身段至今依然風韻十足。這位在美國出生的中英混血名角,戲稱自己是「披著洋衣的中國人」。他曾師承梅蘭芳同門師兄弟、京劇教育名家「通天教主」王瑤卿。昨天在慶祝八十大壽之餘,也宣布將與復興劇團、國光劇團合作,義演拿手戲《貴妃醉酒》,為孫文學說研究力行會籌備會募款。

夏華達是目前少數能唱又能演的「乾旦」,他的《貴妃醉酒》有別於一般青衣的詮釋與創意。光是〈醉酒〉一折,便已融合文戲舞唱特色,「銜杯」、「摔杯」更集旦角、小生、武生的身段於一身,將貴妃的雍容華貴、楚楚可憐的人物性格表露無遺。

早在三十年前,他就完全仿照北京故宮唐代后冠製成一頂「鳳冠」,這頂鳳冠耗時一年半年,耗資台幣一百二十萬元,以八百隻翡翠鳥羽毛手工製成。夏華達也將於明年應邀前往白宮獻唱,演出曲目包括「貴妃醉酒」、「漢明妃」等。

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夏華達80義演 貴妃醉酒2小時

生平滿是一頁頁傳奇的夏華達,目前在美國、台灣兩地來來去去,22、23日將在國軍文藝中心推出80歲大壽京劇義演「貴妃醉酒」,為即將成立的「孫文學說研究力行會」籌募經費。

即將歡慶80歲生日,擅演宮廷戲「貴妃醉酒」的美籍乾旦夏華達,當年以其金髮、混血兒的臉龐,考究的行頭、華麗壯觀的排場,在北平梨園享有一席之地。之後文革期間被中共疑為「美國間諜」、囚禁8年,在美國總統尼克森訪問大陸時,經美方多次交涉、營救赴美,並在美國政府支持下,成立「華達美國東方藝術公司」,於美國各地巡演。1984年夏華達以「反共藝人」身份首度來台。明年夏華達也可望受邀前往白宮獻唱「貴妃醉酒」、「漢明妃」及「麻姑獻壽」等拿手戲。 對於甫在紐約仙逝的蔣夫人,夏華達充滿著追思感念。夏華達猶記19歲時,曾在南京官邸為蔣公伉儷演出,之後在蔣夫人等支持下成立「華達國劇團」。兩年前,夏華達也曾在台北,參加「遙祝蔣宋美齡104歲誕辰」活動,以「貴妃醉酒」一劇祝壽。蔣夫人逝世的消息傳來後,夏華達天天在家中為蔣夫人默禱。

「生我者美國,育我者中華民國」,可說是自稱為「披著洋衣的中國人」,夏華達畢生的最佳寫照。生於紐約的夏華達,父親為華裔美籍、母親則是英裔美籍,7歲半回到上海替太祖母祝壽,就此留在大陸。夏華達曾拜在清末民初京劇界「通天教主」王瑤卿門下,也曾私淑「四大名旦」之一的荀慧生,並以「華達」之名於北平唱戲。 現今舞台上的「貴妃醉酒」多半宗梅派,演出時間只需三刻鐘,然而夏華達版的「貴妃醉酒」卻長達二小時。從貴妃坐著氤氳檀香鳳輦登場,舞台上宮燈、香爐一應俱全,再加上16位宮女、16位太監組成的「儀仗隊」,無怪乎在劇評家的眼中,咸認「夏華達版」的「貴妃醉酒」場面最宏偉、氣勢最磅礡。

此次夏華達義演「貴妃醉酒」,舞台上的另一視覺焦點是華貴的「鳳冠」、「孔雀斗篷」兩件行頭。30年前仿照北京故宮唐代后冠製成的「鳳冠」,飾有800隻翡翠鳥羽毛,完全手工打造,歷時一年半,耗資約120萬台幣。除北京故宮外,可謂全球僅此一頂的「鳳冠」,夏華達期盼未來能捐贈予台北的故宮。另一件「孔雀斗篷」,使用千枚孔雀羽翎,也是手工縫製,曳地長達15台尺,曾在電影「中國最後一個太監」中現身。

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080205-8688
The 28th Annual Conference of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America was held in Las Vegas
By Valerie Weber and Tiffany Chang

The grand opening of the 28th Annual Conference of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its Chairperson Wendy Yu-ping Wu at the Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Concode C Room was full with participants from all around the world. Dr. Fu-Mei Chang, Overseas Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China; Mark W. P. Liao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San; Francisco; Lagislators of ROC S. C. Ting, Y. Y. Wu, S. H. Chou, W. C. Shieh, among others presented at the Conference. Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Michael Douglas and Nevada Asemblywoman Valerie Weber each dilivered a nice and significant welcome speech. Greeting Letters and Cetificates were presented by Matthew McBride (for U. S. Senator John Ensign), Judith Ray (for U. S. Congressman James Gibbons), Gerri Schroder (for U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley), Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian (for Las Vegas City Mayor and Council), Councilwoman Stephans S. Smith (for the Noth Las Vegas City Mayor and Council).

A Welcome Party and Prepared 28th Board Directors and Advisors Meeting were held on July 29, 2005 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. To pay a special tribute to his great contribution to the 28th Convention and TBAA, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei was nominated by Chairperson of TBAA as an Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America. The nomination was seconded and unanimously voted by all the presented Directors and Advisors. The Declaration of the 28th Conference of TBAA was written by five members. The five members are Kent Wang, De-yu Lang, Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Dr. Wayne J. Horng, and Leo Huang. They were all elected by the Board Directors and Advisors. The Declaration was passed through the Meeting. During the meeting, Miss Sue Phelps was elected as the Vice Chairperson of TBAA.

The "Fomosa Night" was held at a grand ballroom in Paris Hotel on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lt. Governor delivered a welcome speech to the crowded attendents in the Hall. She wishes Navada be the great door opened for the international business and trade between the silver state and Asian countries. A Letter of Greeting was granted by her to TBAA.

President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei presented the Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter and Greeting Letters of U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. Congressman James Gibbons to the Chairperson of TBAA Wendy Yu-ping Wu.

Dr. Lei presented also a Certificate of Recognition from U. S. Congressman Jon Porter to the President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas Sue Phelps. Sixteen original hard copeis of the RC 25 Resolution by Nevada Assembly and Senate were also presented by Dr. Tony Lei to each president of the 16 Chapters of TBAA through their Chaiperson Wendy Wu.

Proclamations from the Board Commissioners of Clark County of Nevada and the State of Nevada (through Assemblywoman Valerie Weber) were presented to Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei by both of the parties on July 30, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu completed successfully her term as the Chairperson of TBAA in the evening of July 30, 2005. The Chairmanship was transfered by her to Mr. I-Ta Liang at the "Fomosa Night" in Las Vegas, Nevda. Liang is now the 28th Chairman of TBAA.

Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), held and host a farewell lunch party for the 28th Annual Confernce of TBAA at the Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant on August 1, 2005 in Las Vegas.

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080205-6768
Welcome to the section of "Photos & Pictures"! We offered there with lots of photos and pictures about Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.

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080205-7688
勾チ舧籈戒腳畄ぇ覸秆秏薄
By Mindy Gao (馮鳴台)
The following article in Chinese is post through the courtesy of the '洛杉磯新聞' of Worldjournal.com:

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080105-2168
State of Nevada
A PROCLAMATION HONORING DR. TONY LEI

WHEREAS, Dr. Tony Lei, a prominent resident of the Las Vegas area for more than 12 years, has dedicated himself to projects benefiting the Asian community and all Nevada citizens; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei has led the Washington Business and Technology Institute and its advisory board and faculty members establishing the Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei has served in many notable roles working with prominent elected leaders and notable entities including United States Representative Shelley Berkley, the Office of Constable for Las Vegas Township, the Office of District Attorney for Clark County, and serving as Honorary President of Great Wall College and Xiamen Straits Foreign Language College, Chairman of the Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada, and a contributing editor and columnist of Nevada Examiner and Reviewjournal.com - Washington Business and Technology Institute Web site; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei has published more than 80 books on business management, marketing, and information management, as well as more than 276 papers on business administration, information management, and computer education; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei has presented his findings to many well-recognized conferences such as the International Conference on Technology and Engineering, the International Information Management Congress, and the Science Engineering Technology Seminars; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei has long promoted cooperation on education and business development between Asian nations and Nevada; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei has offered his time to many cultural, benevolent, artistic, and political activities and programs, such as the Thai Performing Appreciation Day, Seniors United, the Asian-American Republican Coalition of Clark County, and the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lei received his Doctorate of Education in Institutional Management in 1990 from Pepperdine University, and served as an Associate Professor of Information Management and a Fellow of Management of the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chunghsing University and Pepperdine University from 1985 to 1991 and 1991 to 1996, respectively; now, therefore, be it

PROCLAIMED, That the State of Nevada recognizes Dr. Tony Lei as an outstanding Nevadan whose dedication to public service benefits all citizens of this great State and our neighbors in the Pacific Rim.

DATED this 30th day of July, 2005.
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Valerie E. Weber
Nevada State Assemblywoman

***** The hard copy is shown at the section of "Photos & Pictures" on WBTI website at:
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

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073105-8768
丁守中:台灣在國際大環境有被邊緣化隱憂
By Mindy Gao (馮鳴台)

The following article in Chinese is posted through the courtesy of the '洛杉磯新聞' of Worldjournal.com:

【本報記者馮鳴台拉斯維加斯報導】中華民國立法委員丁守中(見圖,本報記者馮鳴台攝)30日在拉斯維加斯演講「當前台灣內外情勢與挑戰」時表示,高度依賴國際動向的海島台灣,在當今整個國際發展趨勢中,有被邊緣化現象。
他指出,國際上經貿整合與政治結盟對抗演變當中,台灣彷彿被置身事外,這是台灣在整個整合大環境中的隱憂。

和立院訪問團前來美國出席台灣同鄉會全美年會,丁守中及國民黨組發會海外部主任何思因,應邀在會中作專題演說。丁守中表示,他盡量保持客觀態度,與台聯會友一起思考台灣問題。

他從國際間的情勢,說明台灣定位上有許多尷尬之處,台灣最大的市場在中國大陸,而台灣最好的朋友是美國。台灣每年向日本貿易進口三百億元,而政治上卻無往來。

丁守中說,「美國參議院最近通過布希總統的中南美洲自由貿易協定,使得美洲地區貿易整合?圍又擴大八億人口。歐洲地區也以歐元整合4億5000萬人。最大的亞洲地區20億人口經貿整合中,我們不在裡面。」

國際間政治的對抗上,美國與中國各有結盟,也互相對抗箝制,台灣無論是在國際經貿整合以及國際相關規?,都無法參與。

丁守中也稍事說明美國本身防恐、出兵的難題,和中國大陸可能於幾年後成為世界最大經濟體的情形。

說到台灣,他表示台灣百姓不再關心政 帲磺笊畎策m。最近由於中共主張「反分裂法」,激起台灣綠 I「反反分裂法」,意外讓國民黨擺脫「賣台」陰影,而後有連、宋和平之旅,給中國知識分子對台灣民主、自由、均富留下印象。

他說,台灣朝野當今不是只有統、獨兩種選擇,而有了第三條出路,希望求同存異,共創雙贏。

丁守中樂觀的期望,台灣以過去累積的龐大基金、人才、資源,可以作亞洲和平轉變、民主的推手,是中國大陸的行銷代表與門戶。

國民黨組發會海外部主任何思因表示,他沒有丁守中那樣樂觀,他以「台灣追求富強的隱憂」為題,從人口學、犯錯空間及戰略策略不明確三方面,對台灣的未來憂心。

何思因說,台灣的老化社會現象,和政府未注重人才教育的投資,將來會產生一個沒有力量追求富強的社會,這是當前台灣人口的隱憂。

其次他談到國家的犯錯空間,他說,大國的犯錯空間大,可是一個小國走錯了,就很難翻本。

第三項關於台灣戰略選擇不明確的問題,何思因表示,當一個小國遇上大國侵犯,戰略上會選擇另找一大國與之抗衡或者選擇搭順風車。台灣目前在「抗衡」與「搭順風車」兩種戰略都用,等於沒有戰略,對百姓非常不利。

雖然擔憂台灣,何思因仍有脫困的思維。

他說,第一次世界大戰對壘的德國和盟軍,也有合作來保障雙方軍人生存的實例。很多事未必以一刀劃分鴻溝作決定,鴻溝可以跨過去,藍綠未必要分家。 [2005-07-31]

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072905-6768
全美台灣同鄉聯誼會全美年會賭城舉行
張富美與僑民共聚 鄉情座談、寶島之夜
By Mindy Gao (馮鳴台)

The following article in Chinese is post through the courtesy of the '洛杉磯新聞' of Worldjournal.com:

百餘位從美國各地前來的台灣鄉親,29日齊集拉斯維加斯,表達對台灣的關心支持。他們是到拉斯維加斯參加第28屆台灣同鄉聯誼會全美年會,中華民國僑務委員會委員長張富美與數位立法委員出席與僑民共聚。

駐舊金山台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖偉平,也到賭城設酒會歡迎遠道來的鄉親,僑民將在年會研討有關台灣的各項議題。張富美下午從德州趕到賭城,她表示,馬不停蹄的全球到處跑,是表達政府對僑胞感激,台灣同鄉聯誼會長期支持,她點滴在心頭。四位立委丁守中、吳英毅、林建榮及謝文政,也出席歡迎酒會,他們見到海外關懷台灣的同胞,神情謙和愉悅。廖偉平強調,台灣的政治生態受到各種挑戰,海外僑胞的支持團結和諧,是僑務工作者最大的甘甜。他的夢想是見到華僑團結一心,所有中國人在自由民主保障下生活。

首度在拉斯維加斯舉行的台灣同鄉聯誼會全美年會,於30日上午10時,在拉斯維加斯巴黎大賭場酒店舉行,立委丁守中將在開幕會上演講台灣最新的政治情況。張富美中午將宴請與會僑胞,並為全美兒童繪畫比賽得獎人頒獎。下午2時起,將展開三小時的鄉情座談,晚間有精采的表演「寶島之夜」。【世界日報記者馮鳴台拉斯維加斯報導】

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072805-1168
Under the recommendation of President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Ms. Wendy Yu-ping Wu have received Greeting Letters from U. S. Senator John Ensign and U. S. Congressman James Gobbons and Certificates of Recognition from Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn and U. S. Congressman Jon Porter.

From: President Wendy Wu and Dr. Mu-yeh Morris Wu [morewin@comcast.net]
To: President Dr. Tony Lei [tojulei@yahoo.com]
Subject: Acknowledge_Re: Awards.
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2005 10:35:34 -0700

Dear Dr. Lei,

Excellent Job! Thanks very much.

Best Regards,

Wendy Wu
President of TBAA

----- Original Message -----
From: President Dr. Tony Lei [tojulei@yahoo.com]
To: President Wendy Wu and Dr. Mu-yeh Morris Wu [morewin@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 2:02 PM
Subject: Awards.

> Dear President Wu and Dr. Wu, Good afternoon! How are you? Two Cerificates and one Greetings are sending to you now. Please make a confirmation that you received them through e-mail to us.
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072705-5678
全美台灣同鄉聯誼會 第二十八屆年會 年會宣言草案

眏地盖ぇ刮挡籔㎝坑
起草人 筽笆ぱ 等

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072505-5678
Wayne Lin re-elected President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Los Angeles
By 楊凱雯, Worldjournal.com, and Jennifer Kung

Dr. Wayne Lin was re-elected as the President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Los Angeles on July 24, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. The following article in Chinese is post through the courtesy of "洛杉磯新聞" of the Worldjournal.com:*1

台鄉聯誼會
林文龍掌舵

 [[[***洛杉磯台灣同鄉聯誼會24日舉行第二屆年會暨會員大會,當日並選出理事。林文龍連任會長(前排右三),第一副會長為李秉信(後排右四)、第二副會長為許\淑麗(前排右二)。(本報記者楊凱雯攝)***]]]

【本報記者楊凱雯蒙特利公園市報導】洛杉磯台灣同鄉聯誼會24日舉行第二屆年會暨會員大會,林文龍連任會長,第一副會長為李秉信、第二副會長為許淑麗。*2

會長林文龍表示,去年8月洛杉磯台灣同鄉聯誼會成立時,因為先後有了兩個台灣同鄉聯誼會而引起僑界一陣譁然,他強調,這兩個會都是由他一手創立,彼此間並沒有衝突和對立,反而提供同鄉更多的服務。

第一副會長李秉信指出,在全美台灣同鄉聯誼會會長吳毓萍大力支持下,洛杉磯台灣同鄉聯誼會於2004年加入全美分會的系統,成為全美台灣同鄉聯誼會的第14個分會,會員人數達五百人左右,橙縣台灣同鄉聯誼會也在近日成立,由金伯泉擔任該會會長。

除選出正、副會長,另改選姚其川等十席新任理事,加上之前的21位理事,洛杉磯台灣同鄉聯誼會共有31位理事。

當日年會暨會員大會近百人參加,會中並邀請張耕源就「風水與人生」與會員分享,並舉辦交通安全講座。

28日(週四)晚間6時30分在僑二中心則舉行「寶島之夜」晚會,每張票價十元,會員免費索取兩張,詳情可電洽:626-571-0251,傳真:626-280-3312。 ***[2005-07-25]

As the largest civic organization representing U.S. immigrants from Taiwan, the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) currently has approximately 15 chapters and 30,000 active members nationwide. Their members are concerned about the new developments in Cross-Strait Relations, the U. S. China Relationship and the Asian Economy. They are increasingly focused on working with mainstream American society on these and other issues. Your participation would greatly inspire them as they move forward to achieve their goal.*3

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References

*1. 楊凱雯. '台鄉聯誼會 林文龍掌舵,' "A search of 'Los Angeles News' on the Worldjournal.com," (July 25, 2005), Los Angeles, California: Worldjournal.com.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessie; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'US Senator John Ensign, US Congressmen James Gobbons and Jon Porter, and Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn honor Taiwan Benevolent Association of America and Wendy Yu-ping Wu,' "A search of 'Taiwan Benevolent Association of America' on the Google.com," (July 25, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

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072105-6768 *****Second printing (a concise one) of the First Edition at 042705-6168.
LO-YU SUN ---a great and successful realtor arising from monthly rent payment at $80.00
By Tiffany Chang

The following is a report in Chinese by searching about "Lo-yu Sun" from the Google.com on April 27, 2005. Mr. Lo-yu Sun was the Chairman of Taiwan Benelovent Association of America (TBAA) and now its Board Advisor General.*1"Elaine Chao believes deeply in the American dream because she has lived it. Her successful life gives eloquent testimony to the virtues of hard work and perseverance and to the unending promise of this great country," said President of U. S. A. George W. Bush.*2 So is it about Lo-yu Sun:

由八十元月租到西雅圖地產大亨-- 訪?邦中小企業管理署??及成功企業家孫樂瑜 (Lo-yu Sun)

作為華裔的孫樂瑜深深領悟到孟軻名言中的精華﹐他明白眼前的?#38;#33510;其心志,劳其筋骨,饿其体肤,空乏其身,行拂乱其所为?正是天将降大任于己身之前的磨煉。 他將此時的艱辛當成是人生中難能可貴的經驗﹐沒有叫苦叫累﹐硬是咬著牙堅持了下來。*3
在管理餐館方面孫樂瑜大量吸取了美國企業以客人為上帝的理念..................
進行了推薦報導之後﹐餐館更是客如潮涌。於是在買下餐館一年之後﹐ 孫樂瑜便辭掉了在電腦中心的工作轉而全職照顧餐館。
房地產業大顯身手﹐成為千萬身價地產大亨
經營餐館所獲得的成功並沒有使孫樂瑜感到滿足﹐他其實更熱衷于在房地產方面的投資。果斷及時的購置地產使得他在經營方面處于不敗之地。正如他當初$4﹐000美元購置的第一棟房子至今還保留著﹐價格已經漲到$300﹐000﹐相當于每年漲壹萬美元。在後來的經營過程中﹐ 他每買下一間餐館﹐必定同時爭取到地產的擁有權﹐這樣﹐即使在餐飲業不景氣的情況下﹐他也可以保持盈余。 在每家餐館的附近﹐他都會買下一兩棟公寓或房子﹐以供員工住宿。幾十年積累下來﹐他已擁有了幾十棟這樣的房子。 ?#38;#20013;国海景?#38;#22823;酒楼, 以及?#38;#20013;国第一?#38;#22823;饭店都是西雅图首屈一指的好地产. 特別值得一提的是﹐?#38;#20013;國海景?#38;#22823;酒樓位于風景如畫的Lake Union湖邊﹐外景曾被拍入西雅圖不眠夜( Sleepless in Seattle) 中。當初孫樂瑜花了將近$5﹐000﹐000買下酒樓的地皮﹐現在這塊房產已經漲到$15﹐000﹐000了。
孫樂瑜目前在西雅圖擁有三間房地產公司﹐分別叫做揅hina Sun? 揊orty Five Investment Company? 和揝un Investment Co.?。 這些公司專門從事房地產發展以及管理方面的業務。
遠見超前﹐經營相關產業
1992年﹐孫樂瑜看好機場快餐的發展勢頭﹐ 成為了第一位在機場開設中式快餐櫃檯的華人。這之後﹐由于發現來機場的客人喜歡在等飛機時買一點兒小禮品﹐他又萌發了在機場開設禮品店的想法。如今﹐兩家禮品店的生意也欣欣向榮。
孫樂瑜的太太王小玲在台灣時本來從事旅行社的行業﹐到美國後一直幫助先生打理房地產及餐館的業務。後來生意越做越大﹐加上台灣的朋友來來往往﹐孫樂瑜也經常要飛來飛去的做生意﹐所以乾脆開了一家旅行社﹐一來方便為台灣的客人和朋友安排赴美行程﹐二來﹐可以節約機票的費用 -- 開旅行社的老闆自己購票﹐可以省去四分之三的價錢。據孫先生說更有甚者﹐因為經常要請客﹐所以開了一家餐館。聽上去真有意思。 孫太太做老本行倒也得心應手。後來店越開越多﹐孫先生也沒有經常作?#38;#31354;中飛人?了﹐ 夫婦便于今年六月將旅行社轉給了別人。不過﹐ 新店主與老東家之間還是有來有往。
揃ill Gates和Paul Allen是我餐館的常客?要是有一天你在西雅圖孫樂瑜開設的?#38;#20013;國海景?大酒樓吃飯時看到了像是Bill Gates 和Paul Alan 的兩個人正在一起高談闊論﹐那你一定沒有看錯人。孫樂瑜告訴我筆者Bill Gates和Paul Allen 自上他倆大學時代就是他餐館的常客。那時這絕代雙嬌常常邊吃飯邊聊他們的Windows和其它問題﹐一談就是兩三個小時。說不定微軟視窗軟體正是他倆當年在欣賞湖光山色﹐品嘗中國美食間醞釀開發出來的呢﹗不光如此﹐孫樂瑜還稱讚Paul Allen 是房地產業的投資好手﹐ 他早年投資買下了西雅圖Lake Union 湖溿三分之一的土地。這筆買湖的投資也許足夠他賺回在納斯達克股市中泡沫掉的財富了。
西雅圖市地處艾略特海灣和普結灣之間,北邊有聯合湖 (Lake Union),東邊是華盛頓湖,南邊又有兩座知名的國家公園,奧林匹克國家公園和雷尼爾國家公園﹐幾乎連年被評選為全美最適合居住的城市。空氣清新,景色秀麗的西雅圖是全球電腦巨擎微軟(Microsoft)的發祥地﹐還蘊育了許多新興企業如Amazon.com, Starbucks ﹐Airborne快遞等﹐而且雲集了多家Fortune 500強的大公司﹐例如波音飛機製造總部﹑Costco總部﹑ 阿拉斯加航空公司﹑Washington Mutual銀行等﹐因而成為美國西北部最重要的商業重鎮。 繁忙的西雅圖貨櫃港,是連結美國西岸和太平洋上亞洲各貿易夥伴如日本、台灣、韓國、新加坡、中國大陸等地的重要樞紐。因為經貿地位的特殊,各類重要會議經常選在西雅圖召開。
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喜獲SBA任命﹐願為華裔做貢獻
長期以來對華人企業的關心和扶助以及在餐飲及房地產業方面的名氣和成就使得孫樂瑜在不久以前從幾百名候選者中脫穎而出﹐被美国中小企业管理署 (United States Small Business Administration) 任命為全國聯邦中小企業國家委員會委員 (United States Small Business Administration抯 National Advisory Council抯 Advisory Panel)。在採訪中孫先生告訴記者﹐這項任命首先由白宮選取候選人﹐在將名單交由SBA進行嚴格的審查後任命。 審查要求包括﹕無犯罪記錄﹐無退票記錄﹐無官司記錄﹐無破產記錄﹐無欠債記錄﹐甚至還要求候選人沒有在SBA的貸款記錄。事業上的成功﹐以及在社會上的名氣也都是最重要的條件。孫先生還提到﹐這次獲得任命的共有兩人﹐自己為其中的一位﹐另外一名是韓裔David L. Kim.
能獲此項殊榮﹐孫先生萬分高興﹐他說作為政府與小企業之間的溝通人﹐他將為全國政策規劃提供重要信息﹐為振興美國經濟服務。任此職位是屬義務性質﹐不領取酬勞。孫樂瑜平常做生意之余就參加了很多義務性的社區活動﹐並協助華埠的社團工作。如果發現有剛剛起步作做生意的人遇到困難﹐他也總是樂意幫忙﹐向他們傳授有關美國法律法規﹐以及經營方面的心得。這種幫忙常常可以使剛起步的生意人獲得捷徑﹐從而少走許多彎路。比如餐館在申請烈酒牌的時候﹐許多中國或韓國人的店主由于在一開始時沒有將錢的來源講清楚﹐所以導致申請失敗。而一次被拒之後﹐再次申請就變的很困難。孫先生就建議在這種情況下要提早將一切資料都準備好。另外﹐他還會將申請各種做生意的營業執照時所需要注意的問題講給業主聽。

中小型企業任重道遠
孫樂瑜為我們介紹說﹐美國的中小型企業在國家經濟中一直起著非常重要的作用,尤其是近20年來,它們的作用更為顯著。盡管這一成就的取得大部分要歸功於企業界和創業人的努力奋斗,但与政府的扶持政策也是分不开的。套用小布什總統常說的一句話﹕美國的經濟復興要靠全國的小企業家。

美國中小型企業的現代史從1953年美國中小企業管理署 (United States Small Business Administration) 宣告成立開始的。這一獨立的聯邦機構的宗旨是:?#38;#24171;助和支持中小型企業,保護它們的利益並為它們出謀劃策,以保護企業的自由競爭,保持和加強國家總體的經濟實力?#38;#12290;隨著時間的推移和行業性質的變化,中小型企業的定義也發生了變化,現在一般是指那些擁有500名以下員工﹐年收入在3000萬以下的企業。
中小型企业是美國經濟的主流﹐對經濟貢獻很大。 根據報導﹐美國中小企業所創造的就業機會占政府企業的53%﹐中小企業銷售額佔全国总額的47%,產值占国内生產总值的50%。
在作為美國第二大少數民族的亞裔人口中﹐華裔人口最多﹐而華裔人口中75%的中小型企業集中在餐飲行業。 餐飲行業並為新移民行業帶動了保險業﹐銀行業﹐進出口貿易﹑食品製造業﹑雜貨店﹐洗衣店等眾多行業。近二十年﹐拜託高科技及網絡新經濟的飛速發展﹐華人創業者在網絡科技﹑生化科學等領域都有顯著成就。

SBA政策靈活﹐ 幫助中小型企業發展
在作為SBA顧問的職責方面﹐孫樂瑜表示﹐SBA每年召開三到四次的咨詢顧問會議﹐大部分是在華盛頓地區召開﹐最近的一次是在九月中旬的時候。在開會之前﹐顧問委員會的顧問們要收集有關中小型企業個方面的問題﹐以及他們做生意遇到的困難﹐用來提供給政府一個如何協助中小型企業的參考。平常孫先生忙于社區的服務和SBA的義務工作﹐自己的生意就交給太太和部門經理照顧。他與僱員的關係很融洽﹐有些員工同他一起工作了十幾年﹐早就成了他的左膀右臂。
談到當前中小型企業所面臨的最大困難﹐孫樂瑜說是資金的問題。另外﹐如何幫助這些企業度過現時的經濟低谷也非常緊迫。SBA現行的最引人注目的政策就對是小型企業最低率貸款的保證。 這種保證對剛剛創業的人來說極為重要﹐原因是﹕1) 可以確保你借到利息最低的貸款 2) 可為資格欠缺人士提供擔保﹐使之順利從銀行得到貸款。*4

"Strengthened by faith in God and family, we knew in our hearts that with hard work, perseverance, and the help of newly found neighbors and friends, we could indeed achieve the American dream," said U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao*5
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References

*1. 全美台灣同鄉聯誼會; and Chang, Tiffany.
'Taiwan Benevolent Association of America held a productive meeting successfully in Las Vegas,' "The second edition in the section of 'Taiwan Benevolent Association of America' of WBTI website," (April 5, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*2. Bush, George; Chao, Elaine; and The New York Times. 'some profile of U. S. Secretary Elaine Chao,' "A search of 'u s secretary of labor elaine Chao' on the Google.com," (April 26, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Google. '由八十元月租到西雅圖地產大亨-- 訪?邦中小企業管理署??及成功企業家孫樂瑜 (Lo-yu Sun),' "A serch of 'lo-yu sun' on the Google.com," (April 27, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Bush. Ibid.

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