Announcements and Events

Announcements and Events



	FCSN Gala 2009

	11/07/2009		On behalf of Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN), we warmly invite you to join us in “Spreading our Dream” at our Annual Fundraising Gala on November 7th, 2009, Saturday, 6:30PM at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Come and watch acclaimed iron chef "Martin Yan"perform a live-cooking demonstration for us and performances by our special needs children. Don't miss this great evening of touching children's programs, fine food and entertainment, and wonderful company/friendship. Please click on the link for the PDF version of the Gala 2009 Sponsorship Form and the Gala 2009 Invitation Letter. Where: Santa Clara Convention Center, Hall A 5001 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara When: November 7th, 2009, Saturday, (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Cost: $80 Tickets and Sponsorship : Please contact Josephine Chou at (510)739-6900



	FCSN Prom Night

	8/22/2009		Join us in a night of tropical Splendor. 0n August 22nd 2009 ( 6pm to 9pm) at FCSN Fremont Center. Formal Dress code Where: FCSN Center 2300 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536 When: August 22nd 2009 ( 6pm to 9pm) Cost: $30 RSVP: By July 31st 2009.



	ADoRe Me Music Camp

	8/20 - 8/23/2009		ADoRe Me Music Camp is a Music camp for special needs children, at FCSN Center: August 20-23 Where: FCSN Center 2300 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536 What: Singing, Flute, Percussion, Dancing, Master Class Who: Music lover who has tolerance for instrumental/vocal sounds. When: Thursday, August 20 through Saturday, August 22 9:30-11:30am Time for children 5-10 years old. 1:30 - 3:30pm Time for children ages 11 & up. Rehearsal and Performance on Sunday, August 23, 1:30 - 4:00pm Registration Form: You must fill in the ADoRe Me Camp Form to participate Cost: $75 Payment: All checks / payments should be made payable to FCSN Memo AdoReMe Camp Contact: Beverly Wang bhw987@yahoo.com Email: bhw987@yahoo.com



	Independence Day Parade

	7/4/2009		July 4th Independence Day Parade in Fremont Date/Time: 7/4/09 ( July 4th ) Contact: Mr. Josephine Chou Email:jchou01@aol.com Phone: 510-739-6900 X 3303



	TCAAT Athletic Tournament

	6/28/2009		A Taiwanese & Chinese American Athletic Tournament Location: San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark Ave. San Jose, CA 95128 Date/Time: 6/28/09 (Sunday), 9:00AM – 3:00PM Contact: Mr. Yee-Yeen Wang Email: yeeyeen.wang@gmail.com Phone: 408-720-8796



	BOWLING at TCAAT ( A Free Event)

	6/13/2009		TCAAT (Taiwanese Chinese American Athletic Tournament) has invited FCSN to join their Bowling Tournament. Location: AMF Mission Lanes, 1287 South Park Victoria Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 Date/Time: Saturday, June 13, from 11:30 AM to 4:30PM 11:30 AM Check-in and Lunch 12:30 PM . Game time starts.. Cost: Free . Contact: Mr. Jason Hwan Email:jason_hwan@yahoo.com



	FCSN Picnic and Sports Day

	7/25/2009		The Picnic site will be at Yin's Ranch in Vacaville. This ranch is owned by Mr. CC Yin, Chinese McDonald King and a longtime supporter of FCSN. This will be a potluck style picnic and sports/ games for kids. The detail sports events are being organized by youth volunteers and will be announced shortly. No Pets allowed please. Location: Yin's Ranch, 6319 Pleasants Valley Road, Vacaville, CA 95688 Date/Time: 7/25/09 (Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) Cost: Free . Note: No Pets allowed. Make sure you leave the place clean and tidy before you leave. Contact: Mr. John Yang Email: john.yang@ecsusa.com Phone: 510-673-5018



	FCSN Summer Camping (FCSN Members only)

	7/25-7/26/2009		The Summer Camp site will be at Yin's Ranch in Vacaville. This ranch is owned by Mr. CC Yin, Chinese McDonald King and a longtime supporter of FCSN. After the picnic campers will stay behind until Sunday. You have the option of Camping indoors ( inside the Basketball Gym) or camp outdoors . There will be basketball, table tennis, boating, fishing, swimming, fruit-picking, mini-zoo, hiking, games etc. Make sure you bring your camping gear. Be prepared to cook your own dinner and breakfast. No Pets allowed please. Location: Yin's Ranch, 6319 Pleasants Valley Road, Vacaville, CA 95688 Date/Time: 7/25/09 - 7/26/09 (Saturday 10:00 AM - Sunday 5:00 PM) Cost: $25 for Camping. . Note: No Pets allowed. Make sure you leave the place clean and tidy before you leave. Payment: All checks / payments should be made payable to FCSN Memo Annual Camping Mail To: Summer Camp Cordinator 2300 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536 Contact: Mr. John Yang Email: john.yang@ecsusa.com Phone: 510-673-5018



	FCSN Board Election Result 2009-2011 Term

	5/24/2009:		The Board Election result had been finalized last night (5/23/2009). The following 7 families were elected as new FCSN Board of Directors for the term of 2009 to 2011. Maria Wong and Terence Chan 陳英賢, 黃雪詠 Candy Chen & Howard Hu 胡震華, 陳家芸 Sherry Meng and Xiaohu Wang 王小虎, 孟希原 Amy & Jason Wang 王國基, 羅春紅 Li & Yee-Yeen Wang 王一尹, 馬莉 Su-Fen Yeh & Tsai-Wei Wu 吳才偉,葉淑芬 Linda Huang & John Yang 楊紀明,黃迴文

FCSN Annual Meeting / Family Day

6/6/2009:

A FREE Fun Event for all FCSN Members, Children & Friends, FREE CHILDCARE TOO!! - Join us as One Big Family to celebrate and build a brighter future for our special children.

For Adults:
Meet newly elected Board Members, President, and Program Directors, listen to heart-warming sharing and presentation on our new programs, accomplishments and vision, enjoy delicious food, and be entertained by our lovely special children.

For Children:
Fun Jump House, games, activities, videos and yummy food.

Date/Time:
6/6/2009 Saturday, 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Location:
Chinese American Cultural Center;
1269 Forgewood Ave.,
Sunnyvale, CA

RSVP:
Please RVSP to Josephine Chou at 510-739-6900
Email: jchou01@aol.com.

FCSN Summer 2009 Soccer Camp

7/13/2009:

This is an all-volunteer program that teaches soccer to special need children and youth in an inclusive environment. It is dedicated to empowering children of all abilities to reach their full athletic and social potential. We respect every child’s ability to be successful and included.

Practice Routine:
Each practice runs for one hour and it consists primarily of soccer skills training in the form of drills and games that progress toward game play. Each group concludes practice with a small-sided game with modifications made as needed for optimal group and individual participation. We do not teach headers in our practice due to safety concerns with children performing headers. Teamwork and best effort are emphasized in every practice.

Registration Form:
You must fill in the Soccer Camp Form to participate

Location:
Club Sport Fremont (a luxurious fitness center)
46650 Landing Parkway,
Fremont CA 94538

Date/Time:
July 13th - July 31st, Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Cost:
Non-Members: $70 total. ($25 for Registration & $45 for Soccer camp )
Members: $45 total. Members do not have to pay the initial Registration fee.
Non-members: See Note to avoid paying the addition $25 Registration Fee.

Note:
Special privileges for FCSN MEMBERS. If you are not yet a member, please click on the Membership Form Link , fill out the membership form and send in the one-time $50 life-time membership fee to FCSN Center.
Else Non-FCSN members need to pay $25 for registration fee per program/class/activity. No registration fee for FCSN members.

Payment:
All checks / payments should be made payable to FCSN

Mail To:
Soccer Camp Coordinator - FCSN Center,
2300 Peralta Blvd.,
Fremont, CA 94536

Contact:
Head Coach: Daniel Cheng
Email: dcheng116@gmail.com



	FCSN Summer 2009 Basketball Camp

	6/22/2009:		This is a 2 week program. In this camp the children will learn to pass the ball to each other, shoot, dribble, teamwork and even play against one another while working with each other. Each child should wear comfortable clothing, nothing too fancy. Registration Form: You must fill in the Basketball Camp Form to participate Location: Club Sport Fremont (a luxurious fitness center) 46650 Landing Parkway, Fremont CA 94538 Date/Time: 06/22 – 07/3 (Mon – Fri; 3pm – 4pm) Cost: Non-members: $75 total. ($25 for Rregistration & $50 for basketball camp ) Members: $50 total. Members do not have to pay the initial registration fee. Non-members: See Note to avoid paying the additional $25 Registration Fee. Note: Special privileges for FCSN MEMBERS. If you are not yet a member, please click on the Membership Form Link , fill out the membership form and send in the one-time $50 life-time membership fee to FCSN Center. Else Non-FCSN members need to pay $25 for registration fee per program/class/activity. No registration fee for FCSN members. Payment: All checks / payments should be made payable to FCSN Mail To: Dion/Dory Wu 48920 Tulare Dr. Fremont, CA 94539 Contact: Dion/Dory Wu Email: spaghettioo0o@yahoo.com



	FCSN Summer 2009 Swim Camp

	6/29/2009:		This camp consists of 6 weeks of 1:1 swim lessons Monday thru Thursday at Club Sports Fremont. Our kids have a half-hour 1:1 private swim lesson and another half hour practice swim Registration Form: You must fill in the Swim Camp Form to participate Location: Club Sport Fremont (a luxurious fitness center) 46650 Landing Parkway, Fremont CA 94538 Date/Time: Session 1 Jun 29 – Jul 02 (4 classes) 6/29, 6/30, 7/1, 7/2 Session 2 Jul 06 – Jul 09 (4 classes) 7/6, 7/7, 7/8, 7/9 Session 3 Jul 13 – Jul 16 (4 classes) 7/13, 7/14, 7/15, 7/16 Session 4 Jul 20 – Jul 23 (4 classes) 7/20, 7/21, 7/22, 7/23 Session 5 Jul 27 – Jul 30 (4 classes) 7/27, 7/28, 7/29, 7/30 Session 6 Aug 03 – Aug 06 (4 classes) 8/3, 8/4, 8/5, 8/6 Cost: Members: $45 Per Session per child Members Attending Soccer/Baseketball Camp along with swimming camp in the same week: $35 Per Session per child Non members: $70 Per Session per child (ie 45$ + Registration Fee) Non Members Attending Soccer/Baseketball Camp: $60 Per Session per child Non-members: See Note to avoid paying the additional $25 Registration Fee. Note: Special privileges for FCSN MEMBERS. If you are not yet a member, please click on the Membership Form Link , fill out the membership form and send in the one-time $50 life-time membership fee to FCSN Center. Else Non-FCSN members need to pay $25 for registration fee per program/class/activity. No registration fee for FCSN members. Registration fee is waived for those on SSI. Payment: All checks / payments should be made payable to FCSN Mail To: Swim Camp Coordinator 3942 Springfield Common, Fremont, CA 94555 Contact: Sally Wu 510-676-8386 Email: sally.w.wu@gmail.com



	Andrew Chiang earns GOLD in Special Olympics WORLD Winter Games

	2/19/2009
			San Jose Mercury News (CA) SPECIAL OLYMPIANS EARN MEDALS Nine athletes from Special Olympics Northern California returned with 16 medals from the weeklong winter games in Boise, Idaho, as part of Team USA Andrew Chiang, 27, of Campbell, finished first in the 800-meter snow shoeing event, third in the 4x400-meter relay and fourth in the 400-meter event. Diane Cunningham, 22, of San Jose, struck gold in the 4x400-meter snow shoeing relay, and third in the 800-meter race. Our own FCSN Andrew Chiang has won a GOLD Medal in the 800-meter snow shoeing event, a BRONZE Medal in the 4x400-meter relay and a Fourth Place in the 400-meter event in the Special Olympics WORLD Winter Games. Andrew is truly a great role model for our children with special needs. Congratulations Andrew!! Check out the details in the ADP Newsletter Winning the gold medal for the 800 meter race.



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