In July, we hosted our annual Author/Lecture/ Dinner featuring Dr. Judy Yung. We had a great turn out to hear her lecture/slide presentation on her new book, “Unbound Voices”.
Over the Labor Day weekend, CACS steps back in time during Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento. It’s one of the most satisfying feelings to share our Chinese history and culture with the 120,000 people who flow through the earth covered streets of Old Sacramento during the four-day event. Our “Gold Mountain Village” is staffed with over forty volunteers. You could be one next year.
Our final event of the year was our new signature event “Gold Mountain Celebration”. Over 300 guests packed the Discovery Museum to enjoy great food, wine and history. The highlight of the evening was the introduction of the 2004 Frank Fat Founder’s Award honoree, Supervisor Illa Collin. We also unveiled a new “Chinese in the Gold Rush” exhibit at the museum and the CACS Hall of Fame. CACS also monitors projects like the Locke Restoration and the Ping Yuen Apartment project to ensure that their Chinese heritage is respected The success of this year is due in large part to the dedicated directors and advisors of CACS. Without such a team effort, well organized events like these do not happen. However, the real credit for our success goes to you, the CACS members and supporters. Your attendance and participation at the events is the ultimate measure of our success. Please continue to support the Chinese American Council of Sacramento by renewing your membership. I also encourage you to get involved. Email me with your suggestions as to how we can serve our community better. We need your input. Please title your email “CACS Input” and sent it to [email protected].
Dr. Douglas Yee