What is OCA? OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. To fulfill its mission, OCA has established the following goals: ● To advocate for social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment; ● To promote civic participation education and leadership; ● To advance coalitions and community building; and ● To foster cultural heritage. Founded in 1973 as the Organization of Chinese Americans, (OCA) aims to embrace the hopes and aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. OCA is engaged in organizing its 81 chapters and college affiliates across the nation to develop both leadership and community involvement. OCA chapters and our organizational and college affiliates are establishing strong local programs in all parts of the country. OCA’s base in Washington, D.C. gives the national office an effective vantage point for monitoring legislation and policy issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans. OCA takes no collective position on the politics of any foreign country, but instead focuses on the welfare and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. THE NEW JERSEY CHAPTER The New Jersey Chapter of OCA has an active membership with great opportunities to grow as the Asian American population increases. Join us in fulfilling our mission. As Chinese Americans and Asian Pacific Americans, we deserve equal rights and opportunities to pursue our dreams as Americans. OCA CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE VP TREASURER SECRETARY Willie Lau L. Ray Lee Florence Chen Virginia L. Ng BOARD OF DIRECTORS Florence Chen Mamie M. Lau Willie Lau Linda Lee Gin Gee Moy Virginia Ng Damon Wei Yuan-Fen Lai Victoria Lau L. Ray Lee Shen Lin Sally Moore Ng Larry Uno Helen Yu COMMITTEES EDUCATION/CULTURE FINANCE/BUDGET HOLIDAY BALL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS PUBLIC RELATIONS NEWSLETTER EX-OFFICIO Linda Lee Florence Chen Virginia L. Ng Shen Lin Linda Lee Sally Moore Ng L. Ray Lee Mary Lee LEGAL COUNSEL Lora L. Fong, Esq. OCA NEW JERSEY CHAPTER P.O. Box 268 Montvale, NJ 07645 (973) 873-8315 http://www.oca-nj.com OCA NATIONAL OFFICE OCA National Center for APA Leadership 1322 18TH Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 223-5500 Fax: (202) 296-0540 Website: www.ocanational.org E-mail: [email protected] To achieve its objectives, OCA develops local leadership; and community involvement through our chapters. Each chapter develops its own outreach programs ranging from conducting educational workshops to spearheading voter registration drives. OCA chapter address a number of issues including inaccurate media portrayals of APA’s, failed employment practices, hates crimes and educational access. OCA Chapters also organize social activities for members and celebrate a variety of cultural festivals and holidays. In addition, all OCA Chapter Presidents serve on OCA’s National Board, OCA’s primary governing body. The National Board holds four face-to-face meetings a year and deliberates major policy and administrative issues facing the organization. The OCA National Executive Council is elected by the OCA National Board and serve two-year terms. Join OCA Today! Please complete the following form and mail with your check payable to: OCA National Center Attn: Membership 1322 18th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 Name: _______________________________ Occupation: _______________________________ Address: _______________________________ _______________________________ Telephone Home: _______________________________ Business: _______________________________ Fax: _______________________________ E-mail: _______________________________ Children's Names/Ages: ______________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Areas of Interest: ____________________________ _______________________________ Chinese Name (if applicable): _______________________________ If Married: Spouse's Name: ____________________ Spouse’s Occupation: ________________________ Membership Rates _____ $10 Youth Student: Up to full – time undergraduate _____ $20 Senior Citizen: 65 years and older ___ Senior Citizen: 2 years -$30 ___ Senior Citizen: 5 years -$60 _____ $40 Individual ___ Individual: 2 years-$70 ___ Individual: 5 years-$140 ______ $50 Family : 2 adults & 2 children under 18 ___ $Family: 2 years - $90 ___ $Family: 5 years - $180 ______ $1000 Individual Lifetime ______ $1500 Family Lifetime: 2 adults & 2 children who age out at after 18 OCA CHAPTERS ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DELAWARE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FLORIDA GEORGIA HAWAII ILLINOIS KENTUCKY MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSOURI NEVADA NEW JERSEY NEW YORK OHIO PENNSYLVANIA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VIRGINIA WASHINGTON WISCONSIN Membership includes subscription to Image Magazine, a quarterly publication of OCA National and entitles members to discounts at participating venders CHAPTER: NEW JERSEY Greater Phoenix Tucson Arkansas Central California East Bay Greater Los Angeles Greater Sacramento Orange County San Diego San Francisco Bay San Mateo County Silicon Valley Boulder Fairfield County New Haven Delaware Greater Washington D.C. South Florida Georgia Hawaii Central Illinois Greater Chicago Kentuckiana Northern Maryland New England Detroit Minnesota St. Louis Las Vegas New Jersey Long Island New York Westchester Greater Cleveland Columbus Lehigh Valley Philadelphia Pittsburgh East Tennessee Dallas/Ft. Worth Houston Utah Central Virginia Eastern Virginia Northern Virginia Greater Seattle South Puget Sound Wisconsin “Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans” OCA New Jersey Chapter Established 1978 The New Jersey Chapter of OCA has an active membership with great opportunities to grow as the Asian American population increases. Join us in fulfilling our mission. As Chinese Americans and Asian Pacific Americans, we deserve equal rights and opportunities to pursue our dreams as Americans. P.O. Box 268 Montvale, NJ 07645 (973) 873-8315 http://www.oca-nj.com
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