FAPA YPG National Conference 2006 * June 24–June 26, 2006

Looking for a way to translate your PASSION and LOVE for Taiwan into ACTION? Have a desire to do MORE for Taiwan? Then come learn more about FAPA YPG at our annual conference, June 24–26 in Washington, D.C.!

FAPA YPG—Formosan Association for Public Affairs Young Professional Group—was established in 2003 specifically for young adults. While our mission is the same as FAPA’s, we have expanded our activities and projects beyond just lobbying. In addition to our YPG mailing list serve with almost 400 members, we have been working on the TAIWANATION wristband and TW Bumper Sticker campaigns.

At the YPG National Conference, you will:

• Learn what FAPA does and how you can also get involved in advocating for Taiwan!
• Train to be a grassroots lobbying machine!
• Practice your newly acquired lobbying skills on Capitol Hill!
• Meet other like-minded and passionate individuals dedicated to the Taiwan cause and make new friends!

Tentative Conference Topic

• ABCs of United States-Taiwan-China Relationship
• A Brief History of Taiwan
• Congressional Dynamics and Legislative Process
• Introduction to Congressional Lobbying
• United States-Taiwan Relations
• Issues of Concern for Taiwanese Americans
• Mock Congressional Visit with Roleplay

On June 24 and 25, you will learn all the “know-how” and gain knowledge about the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. On Monday, June 26, you will visit the offices of your members of Congress and seek their support for Taiwan.

Costs, Funding, and Requirements
FAPA will cover lodging costs, but you will need take care of your own transportation to Washington, D.C. You may apply for funding (to cover traveling costs) through sponsorship from FAPA local chapters. Please contact Iris Ho at irisho@fapa.org or (202) 547-3686 if you wish to get in touch with local chapters for sponsorship. Recipients of FAPA chapter sponsorship are required to take part in Monday’s congressional lobbying visits. If you are a past participant and would like to participate again this year, we welcome you back. You can serve as chaperons and guides for your peers during the conference! Past conference participants are also required to stay on Monday for congressional visits.

How to Apply
Please download, complete, and submit the application to Iris Ho at irisho@fapa.org by Thursday, May 20.

Download the PDF, the Microsoft Word, or the RTF version. If you require a PDF viewer application, Adobe Acrobat Reader may be downloaded for free.

Application in PDF [.pdf download]
Application in Microsoft Word [.doc download]

Hope to see you in D.C. in June!