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For those who have asked, we will try to record the session, but cannot guarantee that this will be possible. 

The Indiana Association of Chinese Americans is accepting applications for its Telamon Scholarship. It is open to both high schoolers and middle schoolers.

The purposes of the scholarship are:

1. To initiate and provide an opportunity to nurture young Chinese-Americans to become leaders in promoting Chinese heritage as well as valuable US citizens

2. To engage Indiana students who are interested in China and in Chinese American culture

Awards:

High school applicants will have the opportunity to win a scholarship of up to $500.  Middle school applicants will have the opportunity to win prizes.

Who may apply: 

Applicant must meet one of the categories below:

Student of an IACA family who has just completed grade 9-12

Student who is an Indiana resident and interested in China and issues relating to Chinese Americans, who has just completed grade 9-12

Chinese American student, or a student of an IACA family who has just completed grade 6-8

Deadline:

All application material must be Email date stamped or postmarked by July 15, 2011.

Download the application

Forte is looking for host families for students from China for the 2011-12 school year. Forte International Exchange Association (FIEA) is a non-profit high school foreign exchange program.These students will arrive in late July or early August to attend schools in your community.  The students are 15-18 years of age, have their own spending money and insurance, and are looking to spend a year in America learning English and our American culture.

Host families are expected to provide a loving and caring environment, while providing support, guidance and love to the student. Families who have finished hosting always rave about what a rewarding experience it has been for everyone in the family. From the lasting bonds that have formed to experiencing another country’s culture in your own home, most families always gain cultural awareness from their exchange student.

For more information and to view students’ profiles, visit the FIEA website: www.forteexchange.org  

FCC would like to extend a special offer to its members by awarding two $150 grants for your child to attend one week of your choice of the Chinese Culture Summer Camp from July 5^th - August 5^th, 2011 conducted at the Confucius Institute of Indianapolis on the IUPUI campus.  We know that with the current state of the economy some families are challenged financially at this time and we want to help keep the Chinese culture alive for your child…and allow them to have some real fun this summer! 

Download the Application

Purpose:  To provide grants to two (2) deserving children of FCC Members who have demonstrated legitimate financial hardship in being able to pay for this program for their child.

Award Components:  Two (2) $150 One-Week Grants to cover the cost of tuition to attend all five weeks of the Chinese Culture Summer Camp located at the Confucius Institute of Indianapolis on the IUPUI campus from July 5^th – August 5^th, 2011.

Criteria:    Applicant must be an active member of FCC Indiana.

Application Process:   Applicant must complete the application and answer the questions below. 

Deadline for the application is Friday, May 6, 2011.  Applications postmarked after this date or received via email after this date will not be considered.

FCC is once again a key partner organization of the Indianapolis Chinese Festival.  The 2011 festival is in its fourth year that continues to grow stronger each year.  It will be held on September 10^th from noon to 7 pm at Military Park.  FCC’s primary responsibility is for the Family & Kids area of the festival.  In the summer, we will be seeking a core planning group to organize our activities for that day, as well as many volunteers to help staff the various planned activities.  The craft area was a huge hit at last year’s festival.

The festival has many, many more components where FCC families can share their talents.  Here is a quick list of the key committees.

• Sponsors-currently underway to seek business sponsor support.  Is this something that your business would like to be a part of?
• Facilities-Confucius Institute @ IUPUI is the lead partner organization and this task deals with all logistics with the park space.
•  Treasurer-The Confucius Institute is the fiscal agent for the festival
•  Marketing, media and promotion-Asian American Times is taking the lead on this, with support from Bethann Buddenbaum.  If you have suggestions on where the event could be promoted, let us know.
• Stage performances-lead partner is Chinese Performing Arts and will be a great series of performances
• Ping Pong tournament-Nathan Weddle handles everything Ping Pong.  This event was popular last year and we expect it will be again.
• Vendors-the lead partner organization is ICCCI, but this task is significant.  Each of the following could be its own committee.
• Food-the committee is exploring making a limited number of traditional Chinese dishes.  However, additional food vendors will be needed to participate in the festival.  Do you have suggestions for this part of the festival or would be willing to help organize and plan this aspect of the festival?  Food is key at any festival!
• Exhibitors-the committee will soon be seeking groups interested in having an exhibit and interacting with the attendees to the festival.  This may be your business. 
• Merchandise-the committee will be seeking vendors interested in selling Chinese cultural items and other items at the festival.  This is an area of the festival can has great potential to grow.  Are you willing to be a part of this committee?  They are beginning their work now.
• Education and Culture-Lilly’s Chinese Cultural Network is the lead partner organization.
• Family & Kids-FCC Indiana.  Again we will seek out a small planning group in the summer and will need volunteers to help out.  More details to come.

How would you like to learn about a new culture right at home??  Forte International Exchange Association is Looking For Host Families in your areas !!

Forte International Exchange Association (FIEA) is a non-profit high school foreign exchange program.  At this time FIEA needs your help in finding homes for our students.  We are looking for host families in your areas to open their hearts and homes to an international student from China.  These students will arrive in late July or early August to attend schools in your community.  Our students are 15-18 years of age, have their own spending money and insurance, and are looking to spend a year in America learning English and our American culture. These students are a huge benefit to our communities and share their culture with us while they are here.  They participate in school and community activities and are outstanding representatives of their countries. Our host families are all types from couples, to single parent families to grandparents.  We ask that host families provide a bed, meals not served at school and a quiet place to study.  Above all we ask that they provide guidance, love, and care for these students. Make a difference today! Choose to host!

Choose to give the gift of learning!!

For more information you may contact Forte International Exchange association @ 1-888-866-6869; Forte@forteexchange.org

www.forteexchange.org.

On Friday April 8^th, 2011, the Confucious Institute in Indianapolis is hosting a troupe from China to have a performance at Shortridge Magnet High School (3401 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208) at 7:00pm.  The performance is open to the public and is a free event.  The troupe is from the birthplace of Kung Fu and they will perform various Shaolin-style Kung Fu and Chinese Folk Music and Dance.  We would like to invite you and your families to attend this free event.  This event will be on a  first come first serve basis.  If you are interested, please contact Noah Buonanno at (317) 278-7900   http://www.iupui.edu/~china/