8-25-05 Chinese American Museum Dinner

Fabulous Dinner + Famous Asian Americans = Good time @ Friends of the Chinese American Museum.


The Friends of the Chinese American Museum (FCAM) is pleased to present our Ninth Annual Historymakers Awards Banquet on Saturday, September 10, 2005 at the Hilton Hotel in San Gabriel. This premier event honors those extraordinary individuals who have made a significant impact or contribution to the Chinese American community. Past honorees include Judge Ronald S.W. Lew, Nancy Kwan, Iris Chang, Joan Chen, March Fong Eu, Michelle Kwan, Gareth Chang, Matthew K. Fong, Tyrus Wong, Lisa See, and Jackie Chan.

This year’s dinner theme, From Memories to Legacies, will celebrate the accomplishments of Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard for her commitment and leadership in Government; Andrew and Peggy Cherng for their expertise and success in Culinary Culture; and Kenjohn Wang for his achievements in Business and Immigration. The Dr. Dan Louie, Jr. Award will be presented to William Chun-Hoon for his devotion and excellence in Community Service. The CAM Visionary Award will be presented to Joseph and Betty Wong for their contributions that serve to enrich and empower the Chinese American community significantly in the years to come.

The Historymakers Awards Banquet not only honors and celebrates the achievements of those individuals, but it also serves as the major annual fundraiser for the Museum. CAM is located at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument in the historic Garnier Building, the oldest and last surviving structure of Old Chinatown. Following the tremendous success of the Museum’s Grand Opening in December 2003, we hope to keep the CAM dream alive through your generous support of the Ninth Annual Historymakers Awards Banquet.

The mission of CAM is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of America’s diverse heritage by preserving and sharing the rich cultural legacy and continuing contributions of Chinese Americans. The Friends of the Chinese American Museum is a 501(c)(3) charitable, non-profit corporation serving as the support group, advisor and community link for the Museum.

We invite you to become a table sponsor at the level of $2,500 or above, purchase an advertisement page, or perhaps donate to our Silent Auction. Enclosed is information about the Chinese American Museum and donor opportunities for your consideration. Major sponsors at the Bronze Level and above will receive Donor Wall recognition, and special recognition in the evening’s program book as well as during the dinner. For RSVPs or questions regarding the dinner, please contact Administrative Director Betty Liu or Museum Assistant Cynthia Woo at (213) 485-8567 or admin@camla.org. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to your presence on September 10, 2005!