DIRECTORY:
Indiana Association of Chinese Americans, Inc. (IACA)
P.O. Box 18
Carmel, IN 46033
info@iacaonline.org
www.iacaonline.org
Area of Inerest:
Organization - Cultural preservation
Ethnic Community Served:
Chinese
Description:
Indiana Association of Chinese Americans, Inc. (IACA) is a State registered not-for-profit organization established in 1973. IACA is not affiliated with any religious or political organization. The main goals and objectives of IACA
are:
- To foster constructive citizenship on the part of Chinese Americans in the State of Indiana, and the nation.
- To cultivate the understanding and the appreciation of both American and Chinese cultural heritages.
- To enrich the Indiana society with Chinese American contributions.
- To improve the overall well being of Chinese Americans in Indiana.
IACA was originally established in 1973 as Indianapolis Association of Chinese Americans, Inc. and in 1999, it was renamed to Indiana Association of Chinese Americans, Inc. to encompass a larger membership around the states. In the early '70s, a group of local Chinese Americans met once a month for lunch to share their everyday experiences and to lead support for each other and their families. The popularity of this monthly luncheon continued to grow and the need for an organization to provide social activities and a variety of services was inevitable. In November 1973, the founding members filed the IACA constitution with the State. Officers for the following years were elected and IACA was born.
Staff:
Shao-Ling Fong - President
Steven He - Vice-president
Hung-Ir Li - Treasurer
Jessica Chai - Secretary
Source:
http://www.iacaonline.org/intro.html
Submitted by:
AIA Staff - RG
New - 02/28/03
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