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星期五, 1月 13, 2017

紐英崙至孝篤親公所陳文珊,陳文棟就任主席

紐英崙至孝篤親公所新屆職員與嘉賓。前排左起,陳仕維,陳家驊,陳毓璇,陳文棟,陳文珊,麥家威,陳銘俊,陳建立,陳玉禮。
後排左起,胡衛正,陳家潔,陳秀珍,陳余寶愛,陳單鳳琴,陳台榮,陳偉民,陳志成,陳珊珊。(至孝篤親公所提供)
                      (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓綜合報導) 紐英崙至孝篤親公所18日中午,在夏利臣街會所,舉行新屆職員就職典禮,祝賀該公所有史以來首名女主席陳文珊與搭檔陳文棟就任。
經文處處長賴銘琪(右)送表揚狀給陳文珊(中)。旁為陳文棟。(周菊子攝)
                      麻州眾議員麥家威(Aaron Michlewitz),駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪,副處長陳銘俊,波士頓華僑文教中心主任歐宏偉,都特地出席致賀。
                    就職儀式非常傳統,陳胡袁三姓的公所宗親全體起立,向祖像上香,行三鞠躬禮後,兩名新一屆主席陳文珊,陳文棟在元老宗親,也是紐英崙中華公所主席的陳家驊監誓,經文處副處長陳銘俊監交印信中,走馬上任新職。
左起,波士頓華僑文教中心主任歐宏偉,至孝篤親新主席陳文棟,經文
處處長賴銘琪,紐英崙至孝篤親公所手名女主席陳文珊。(周菊子攝)
                   包括元老陳毓璇,陳玉禮,陳仕維等人在內的至孝篤親公所宗親接著舉行祭祖儀式,添香,獻酒,獻牲,奉財寶的稟告祖先,公所將由兩名新主席帶領。
                  卸任主席陳偉民表示,承蒙宗親厚愛,讓他在年僅30餘歲時,就有機會擔任公所主席這要職,十分榮幸。過去這兩年公所宗親和睦,事事順利,全賴搭檔陳文珊和他合作無間,長輩們都支持。
經文處處長賴銘琪(中)送表揚狀給陳文珊(右)。陳偉民(左)。(周菊子攝)
                   陳文珊受父親陳天佐薰陶,加入公所服務已多年。這天她正式成為紐英崙至孝篤親公所有史以來的首名女性主席,肯定將留名後世,心情頗有點激動。她坦言,她和陳偉民都是在美國本土出生的ABC這背景,讓他們更容易溝通,合作十分愉快。升任正主席後,她將更進一步推動公所年輕化,吸引更多年輕宗親參加公所活動,回社區服務,傳承華人傳統。
經文處副處長陳銘俊(前左一),麻州眾議員麥家威(前右三)和婦女部職員
合影。(周菊子攝)
                   樂嘗軒餐廳樂嘗軒烘培店之後,最近又新開一家聚香坊烘培店的陳文棟,首次出任紐英崙至孝篤親公所主席。這天,母親,妻子都來出席盛典。目前兼具波士頓華商會會長的陳文棟表示,很榮幸有機會為宗親服務,他上任後一定全力以赴。
                 經文處處長賴銘琪和僑教中心主任歐宏偉,當天未能全程出席就職典禮,但特地先行到會致意,並送上表揚狀給卸任主席陳偉民。
              至孝篤親公所新屆職員包括,中文書記陳秀珍,英文書記陳志成,財政陳佩珍,核數陳台榮,青年部主任陳余寶愛,青年部副主任胡衛正。庶務陳珊珊,婦女部主任陳單鳳琴,婦女部副主任陳家潔。(圖片已於1/9日發表)
左起,波士頓安良工商會會長陳仕維,波士頓市議員林乃肯幕僚長陳偉
民,麻州眾議員麥家威(Aaron Michlewitz),紐英倫中華公所主席陳家驊,
波士頓洪門致公堂主席鄺國添等巨頭聚首。(周菊子攝)
紐英崙至孝篤親公所兩名新主席一起切蛋糕,慶祝上任。(周菊子攝)

黃氏宗親會黃仁宇、黃國翰就任主席

前排左起,黃周麗桃,馬滌凡,伍輝民,黃國瀚,賴銘琪,黃仁噢,歐宏偉,黃國威,黃光沐,伍樂仁等黃氏宗親新職員和嘉賓合影。
(周菊子攝)
與瑞獅合影。(周菊子攝)
黃氏宗親會親年組舞獅。(周菊子攝)
      (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 波士頓黃氏宗親會18日中午在祥獅獻瑞,宗親,嘉賓雲集中,舉行新屆職員就職典禮,見證兩名都曾任主席的黃仁宇,黃國瀚重掌大印。
黃伍元老,主席祭祖。(周菊子攝)
      就職典禮由曾任主席的黃光野任司儀,黃氏青年組兩人相疊的祥獅舞動獻瑞,衝高採青,送上眾望所歸,振興族務綵旗給兩名新屆主席後,司儀邀請有著黃伍一家親情誼的伍氏宗親會主席伍樂仁,伍輝民,以及曾任主席的伍紹仁,伍煥華等一起向黃氏先祖上香,敬酒,獻元寶。
      高齡逾80的黃國瀚卸任主席,就任副主席。他謙虛表示,本來已經準備把棒子交出去了,沒想到宗親們拳拳盛意,他卻之不恭,只好再度出來服務,接替卸任的黃光沐擔任副主席,希望宗親們繼續支持。
      曾於20132014擔任主席的黃仁宇,再做二年主席,才有資格參選全美黃氏宗親會的總長,然後升元老。經宗親勸請,這才決定2017再度出馬。他言簡意賅的表示,將盡力為宗親服務。
左起,元老黃國威監交,黃光沐卸任,黃仁宇就任正主席,黃國瀚任
副主席。(周菊子攝)
      黃氏宗親會婦女組今年由黃周麗桃,黃惠如當任主任,由元老黃國威主持印信移交。
      駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪,副處長陳銘俊,波士頓華僑文教中心主任歐宏偉這天都是到賀嘉賓。賴銘琪全程以廣東話致詞時,先感謝黃氏宗親會多年來對中華民國的支持,祝福兩名新主席接任後族務興旺,強調經文處一定和大家齊心服務社區。他還特地報告,經文處已成立一支壘球隊,希望黃氏公所年輕一輩也能組織一個球隊,大家就可以球會友,加強情誼。
左起,元老黃國威監交。黃氏婦女部主席黃周麗桃,黃惠如接印就任。
(周菊子攝)
      伍氏宗親會主席伍樂仁也應邀致詞,稱許黃氏兩名主席經驗老到,得黃氏上下擁護。他們倆的能出來再為黃氏宗親會效力,很是讓人開心。祝福黃氏族務有如黃氏青年部剛才的舞獅,一樣那麼威猛。

黃國瀚。
      波士頓華僑文教中心主任歐宏偉致詞時說明自己15年前曾在波士頓服務,黃氏,伍氏那時就已經非常支持中華民國。2004年僑委會的綜藝文化訪問團來波士頓演出時,就是黃伍兩家攜手承辦,在約翰漢考克廳舉行的,非常成功,有1000多僑胞出席。他很高興有機會再次來波士頓為僑胞服務。希望僑胞們有甚麼需要一定要和他及經文處處長賴銘琪說,他們一定盡力幫僑胞解決。(圖片已於1月9日發表)

黃國麟(左)。
黃仁宇(左)、黃國威(中)。
波士頓經文處處長賴銘琪(左起)和黃仁噢、黃國威等人。
黃氏宗親和波士頓經文處賴銘琪處長(左五)、僑教中心主任歐宏偉(右四)合影。
(周菊子攝)

新英格蘭玉山科協歡送經濟組長石大玲

前排左起,前會長康麗雪,副會長Crystal Sun,經濟組長石大玲,
會長許翠玲,經文處副處長陳銘俊,前會長曾宓,前會長凌美秀。後排
左二起魏宇峰,陳立洋,以及左七王本仁。(玉山科協提供)
新英格蘭玉山科技協會(MJNE)17(週六)中午在劍橋市五月花餐廳歡送駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處經濟組組長石大玲,歡迎經文處副處長陳銘俊,廿人暢敘。
石大玲派駐波士頓迄今已5年半,和玉山科技會合作密切,幾乎無會不到,和當晚出席的玉山歷屆會長,包括凌美秀,康麗雪,曾宓,魏宇峰,王本仁,以及台柱幹部陳立洋等,都已熟稔非常,席間話舊,依依不捨。他表示回台灣後,將在經濟部國際貿易組工作,負責的業務和玉山科協可能沒有直接關係,但已建立的友情絕不會忘,歡迎玉山會員回台灣時找他聚會。
將接替石大玲。代表經文處與玉山科協聯繫的經文處副處長陳銘俊,當晚當然在座。

玉山科協現任會長許翠玲當晚代表該會送上禮物給石大玲組長,既感謝他在任期間對玉山的照顧,也祝福他回台灣後一帆風順。(資料由玉山科協提供)

1月21, 22 大波士頓居民將攜手揮毫

(Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)大波士頓地區今年農曆新春的聯合揮毫活動,將於121日,22日,依序在波士頓華僑文教中心,紐英崙中華公所舉辦兩場。
121(週六)下午1點這場慶祝農曆新年聯合揮毫活動,由波士頓華僑文教中心主辦,場地在牛頓市林肯街90(90 Lincoln St., Newton, MA)的僑教中心會址。
      122(週日)早上10點半這場,由波士頓中華書法會主辦,在紐英崙中華公所位於波士頓泰勒街90(90 Tyler St., Boston, MA)的會址舉行。紐英崙藝術學會、波士頓中華書法會、北美藝術家協會的多名書畫名家,都將應邀到會,即席揮毫。

兩主辦機構表示,聯合揮毫活動,旨在與社區同慶農曆新春,歡迎各界出席。

麻州從政學堂1/17報名截止

            (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)為有心從政卻無經驗者鋪路的麻州從政學堂(Commonwealth Seminar)新學期訂1月17日截止報名。
           麻州從政學堂是一個由私人贊助,旨在為有心者,尤其是來自少數族裔社區的有心者打開從政大門的非牟利組織。成立近10年來,已有超過1200名畢業生。波士頓華埠民眾熟悉,曾任麻州參議會議長助理多年,也在麻州經濟發展部門做過主管的李超榮(Leverett Wing),兩年前接手當主任。
           李超榮表示,經過為期六週,每週一次的培訓後,學員們將可學得州政府如何立法,制定預算,如何遊說及支持議題,和媒體建立關係。學員們還將有機會在上課期間,和多名議會領袖及幕僚晤談。    
           最新這期"麻州從政學堂",預定1月26日晚起,一連6個週四上課。
          查詢詳情可洽李超榮, leverett.wing@gmail.com

Just wanted to let you know that applications for our next Commonwealth Seminar Session are now being accepted (deadline next Tuesday).

We *JUST* surpassed the 1,200 graduate/alumni milestone in December, and we're excited to embark on another year of educating community, business, and non-profit leaders about the "ins & outs" of government.

"Three Great Reasons to Join the Seminar" are detailed in the email, below...  Once a week, for six weeks, students will learn about the legislative & budgetary processes, lobbying & advocacy, press/media relations, and get the unique opportunity to meet legislative leaders & staff.

So please pass this along to anyone and/or any organizations you think might benefit from our unique, intensive program.

Thanks!
- Leverett
Executive Director - The Commonwealth Seminar


Commonwealth Seminar Update
January 12, 2017
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Seminar Applications 
Due Next Week 
(Tuesday, January 17th)

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Just a reminder that the application deadline for admission for our next Seminar session is one week away - Tuesday, January 17th)

The six sessions are scheduled for:
  • Thursday, January 26th (5:30 - 8:15pm)
  • Thursday, February 2nd (3:15-5:15pm)
  • Thursday, February 9th (5:30 - 8:15pm)
  • Thursday, February 16th (5:30 - 8:15pm) 
  • Thursday, February 23rd (5:30 - 8:15pm) 
  • Thursday, March 2nd (3:15-5:15pm)                   
    Graduation! ~
Location in Boston TBA (times subject to change)


Why Join the Commonwealth Seminar?

State Representative Tackey Chan addresses the most recent Seminar class at their Graduation, in November
The Education:
We provide our students a unique opportunity to meet & learn from top policymakers and leaders in their respective political fields.

During our six-week program, you'll spend one evening a week in interactive seminars with Administration officials, legislators, legislative aides, lobbying professionals, and media experts.

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Members of the most recent Seminar class ("The Ground Shakers") strike an impromptu (... but impressive!) pose after class, in the State House
The Network 
(Over 1,200 alumni strong & growing) With over 1,200 graduates since its inception, the Seminar is fertile ground for meeting & networking with professionals and activists with similar interests.  

Seminar graduates come from incredibly diverse backgrounds and are top & emerging leaders in their fields, communities and neighborhoods. 

You'll also have access to unique job opportunities through our revamped, and constantly updated, Commonwealth Seminar Jobs Section.


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The Camaraderie: 
Members of the Commonwealth Seminar Class of 2015/16 at King's Bowling Alley in Boston
You'll have a great opportunity to strike up wonderful friendships with your classmates which you'll take with you long after the Seminar is over.

We've hosted reunion events for two of our 2016 Seminar classes, and plans are in the works for a larger Alumni Reunion and professional development & networking opportunities for all 1,200+ Seminar alums. 

About the 
Commonwealth Seminar

The Commonwealth Seminar is a privately funded program with the mission of opening the doors of the State House. It is an intensive training program focused on teaching diverse leaders how the Massachusetts Legislature really works. Top state legislators, legislative staff, media members, and administration policymakers will introduce seminar participants to the Legislature and state government generally. By giving an insiders' view of the process, our goal is to encourage diverse leaders to become effective advocates and to pursue careers in public service. 
Who Should Apply? 
We are looking for leaders from communities of color and immigrant communities; and people working to directly benefit them. We place a high value on creating a seminar class that is diverse racially, ethnically, and geographically. 
Successful candidates for the Commonwealth Seminar will have a basic understanding of state government and a clear desire to use the skills learned through the seminar to make positive change. 
Acceptance to the seminar is decided through a competitive process. Commonwealth Seminar staff and advisers will make all final decisions about the makeup of the seminar. 
More Information and Application 
Please be prepared to make a compelling argument in the application about how you fit into the Commonwealth Seminar's target student profile. For more information, and to download an application, please visit the Commonwealth Seminar website
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What is the Seminar?

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Please forward this email to anyone who might be a good match for the Commonwealth Seminar! 
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星期四, 1月 12, 2017

Boston Planning & Development Agency invites public to tour model room

Boston Planning & Development Agency invites public to tour model room



BOSTON – Thursday, January 12, 2017 - The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) today announced that the public will be invited to tour the agency's model room beginning Tuesday, January 17. The BPDA's model room houses a 1:40 inch scale, physical, basswood model of Boston's downtown and portions of Beacon Hill, the North End, Charlestown, Back Bay and the South Boston Waterfront. The model allows the City's urban design and planning staff to study planning and development options within this area. The model was originally built in the 1980's and is kept current by BPDA staff.

Tours will be held every Tuesday between 10 a.m. and noon at the Boston Planning & Development Agency on the 9th floor of Boston's City Hall. Tours will be led by BPDA urban design and planning staff and will last approximately 30 minutes. Reservations will be required by signing up at bit.ly/bpda-model.

The BPDA will continue to provide tours to students, international delegations, and any other groups who request them outside these times.

About the Boston Planning & Development Agency
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) plans and guides inclusive growth in our city – creating opportunities for everyone to live, work and connect. Through our future-focused, city-wide lens, we engage communities, implement new solutions, partner for greater impact and track progress. Our vision and mission are the core components of our organizational strategy. Our vision sets our direction as an organization and our mission defines what we do. Learn more at http://meetbpda.bostonplans.org/, and follow us on Twitter @BostonPlans.

紐英崙養生舞協會慶六週年 百人同歡


右起,波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉,經文處副處長陳銘俊,養生舞協會會長周美桃,
經文處處長賴銘琪,馬偉輝,瑪滌凡,黃周麗桃等人一起切慶生蛋糕。(周菊子攝)
      (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)紐英崙養生舞協會111日中午在帝苑大酒樓慶祝成立六週年,齊唱天心月圓會歌,同跳連綿青山精忠報國扇舞,切生日蛋糕,抽獎,唱卡拉OK,歡喜非常。
      會長周美桃,名譽會長黃周麗桃和年紀大都在40歲到90歲間的100多名養生舞會員們,這天全穿著紅領白上衣,黑長褲,讓會場格外有氣氛。
波士頓經文處處長賴銘琪(左)送國旗徽圍巾給紐英崙養生舞協會會長周美桃(右)。
  (周菊子攝)
      包括駐波士頓經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪,副處長陳銘俊,波士頓華僑文教中心主任歐宏偉,阮氏公所主席阮鴻燦等到會嘉賓們,不但一一致詞祝福,還紛紛送上禮物。賴銘琪另外送上國旗徽圍巾給周美桃做賀禮,陳銘俊用台山話表達祝福之意的套近乎,歐宏偉也特地代表僑委會委員長吳新興感謝該會多年來的支持。
      嬌妻陳黃海蘭也是會員的慶祝會司儀陳建立,特地撰詩祝賀,還在會上唸給大家聽,「養生用天地正氣、舞妙顯宇宙光明。協會六年師生慶,美桃甘苦好收成」。
陳建立(左起)與養生舞會長周美桃等學員合唱。(周菊子攝)
      名譽會長黃周麗桃透露,會長周美桃是她妹妹,六年前創辦養生舞協會,起初只有廿多名志同道合者,但隨著周美桃的認真,求好心切的每年都回中國深造,向名師請益,還無私的免費分享她做的筆記,錄回來的舞步影集,會員慢慢就膨脹成現在的一百多人了,不但有台山人等僑胞,還有黑人,日本人呢。
由於跳養生舞可健身,加入協會交遊廣,婦唱夫隨的也越來越多。該會如今至少有6對夫妻檔,在會長夫婦周美桃,馬偉輝,名譽會長夫婦黃周麗桃,黃國麟之外,另有蘇永輝、杜鵑;譚美月,譚耀偉;李唐英,陳美棠;張立利,關綺華4對夫婦。鹣鲽情深的鏡頭,經常出現。
                慶祝會中的抽獎,獎品包括經文處長送的茗茶一盒,波士頓僑務諮詢委員馬滌凡送的共200元現金獎,會員李雪英親手做10個紙燈籠,黃錦卿送的4個現金紅包。劉素珊送出一份禮物,另有熱心會員黃美瑤,譚錦素,梁四妹等做了馬豆糕,咸水角,甜薯糕等點心,給出席者分享。養生舞協會還另外給每名出席者一份包有兩個大橙,一包乾海藻零食的禮包。帝苑大酒樓也送出壽包祝賀。
左起,黃周麗桃,周美桃姊妹吹蠟燭許願。(周菊子攝)



養生舞協會學員合影。(周菊子攝)
養生舞協會學員合影。(周菊子攝)