Fall Festival Volunteer Meeting 5
Guest speakers were invited to address public awareness and public safety. We conducted a self-defense workshop with the youth, where our volunteers had the opportunity to practice punching, kicking, and self-defense maneuvers alongside Paul Lin's team of trained professionals. Officer William Kwok and former NYPD detective Michael Moy were invited to speak about community service, provide deeper insights into the NYPD, and hold a general Q&A session on how to keep yourself and others safe.
Guest speakers
Officer William Kwok: NYPD Community Affairs Bureau – Immigrant Outreach Unit
Michael Moy: Former NYPD officer (9 years) & Former NYPD detective (17 years)
Instructor Paul Lin: A self-defense coach who trains the Asian community methods of self-defense to stand up against anti-Asian hate crimes.
Fall Festival Volunteer Meeting 4
Our team leaders guided volunteers throughout their respective training process and helped them develop their communication and public speaking skills.
Activity management team volunteers went through protocols in case a child lost sight of their parents, and line management team volunteers received customer service training to provide a positive experience for everyone participating in the event. Team leaders played a critical role in preparing training courses for their team members, ensuring that everyone was
well-prepared for their roles.
well-prepared for their roles.
Fall Festival Volunteer Meeting 3
Dr. Chou as well as his own volunteers were invited to open the meeting up with a Cultural Conference and in-depth presentation on Chinese culture. The last topic was the historical importance of calligraphy and its origins, which Dr. Chou transitioned into a calligraphy workshop. Every student was able to practice calligraphy with a brush and ink, and they used what they learned to draw on paper fans, which they could take home.
Guest speakers
Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou: A recognized specialist in Asian culture. Curator for various art exhibitions and has been the Chief Coordinator for many cross-cultural festivals, including events during Asian-Pacific Heritage Month held at Ellis Island.
Fall Festival Volunteer Meeting 2
Guest speakers @yiandychen and @crt4ny shared insightful experiences about community service. The meeting concluded with an engaging round table discussion. Over the following two months, students dedicated their time to planning and training for our Fall Festival community outreach event, which took place in September 2022.
Guest speakers
Andy Chen: Community activist & Queens Executive Director (BRACE) & (CAACR) NYCADC.
Clifford Temprosa: CACF Budget Policy Coordinator
