is another camp following a successful one in 1998
With the growing number of the Vietnamese-American communities in the US Southern region, especially the younger generations population, there has been a great demand within the Vietnamese American community to create some environment where the youth can get involved, develop their cultural identity awareness, learn about the heritage culture and bridge the gaps between their generation and their parent’s generations. In order to have such an environment, there is a need to build a strong group of young community activists who are well prepared with good leadership skills and great enthusiasm to bring about positive changes for the community.
Although there have been many youth-led community organizations, there has not been an effort to bring them together in a unique opportunity where they can network, share their experiences and the difficulties they had through years of community involvement and develop the leadership skills together. Such an opportunity will help tremendously to create the collaboration among strong community activists across the nation and to form a network for them to work together in future community projects.
With that in mind, the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association in Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth area would like to propose a plan to organize a Youth Leadership Development Camp for all young community activists from different regions across the nation.
Last year, Len Duong’98 attracted 180 campers, the majority of whom were young community activists in their local cities. The result of the camp has been so significant that we would like to continue this camp as a traditional event to provide the community youth leaders an opportunity to meet, to share experiences and to inspire even more community commitment. The camp Len Duong’99 will be held at Lake Tomahawk Baptist Encampment campsite in the Lake Livingston Area during the Memorial Holiday long weekend of 1999 (from May 28, 1999 to May 31, 1999).
The goal of the Vietnamese-American Youth Leadership development camp is to develop the leadership skills for future emerging leaders of the Vietnamese-American communities.
Objectives
The objectives of the camp are as followed:
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To develop the leadership skills for the young community leaders, activists across the Texas region and also across the nation; |
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To develop a strong sense of responsibility toward building the Vietnamese-American community through volunteerism. |
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To create an opportunity for these young people to network with each other, and to share with each other their experience of their involvement in the community; |
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To create a friendship and open possibilities of future collaboration of Vietnamese-American youth-led organizations across the nation in community projects; |
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To develop the knowledge of the cultural heritage among the young community activists to bridge the gaps between different generations in the Vietnamese-American community. |
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The VASAs’ officers for all universities in Texas and other states across the nation. Focused areas including: Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, College Station, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Georgia, etc. |
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The leaders of other youth-led organizations who have a strong interest in community involvement. |
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Young community activists who have been involved in some community projects and have a strong interest in community involvement. |
Dear fellow campers,
- Ms. Huong Tran Nguyen, National Outstanding Teacher-Of-The-Year, 1994
- Dr. Martha Wong, Councilmember - City of Houston.
- Mr. Jeffrey Watkins, Director of YMCA International, Houston, Texas.
- Mr. Bao Ngoc Nguyen, Chairman of Board of Directors, The Vietnamese Culture and Science Association.
This is the second time LEN DUONG Camp ’99 is jointly organized by the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association in Houston, Texas, the VCSA chapter in Dallas/Fort Worth Area, the HEART of OKC and the Vietnamese-American Student Association at Oklahoma State University. You will have a unique opportunity to meet all young community activists from all different regions who share with you the same interests: volunteerism, the desire to sharpen your leadership skills and to share your experiences throughout years of community involvement.
The camp will be organized on a very scenic camp site at Lake Tomahawk Baptist Encampment in Livingston, Texas. Beside the workshops and forums focusing on leadership skills development, there will be numerous exciting games emphasizing on team building, team work and learning about Vietnamese cultural heritage and history. On Saturday night, there will be a "PowWow" bonfire for campers to share their thoughts on community involvements. On Sunday night, there will be the main bonfire with team competitions and lots of fun.
So plan to be there! Every day is packed of meaningful and enjoyable activities and programs. Come and join LEN DUONG CAMP ‘99! Don’t miss out this camp because it will definitely be a memorable experience that you will want to come back to, year after year.
Camp Site
The camp is close to the Alabama-Couchata Indian Reservation, which is a great site-seeing place as well. There is a beautiful lake with canoes, and you can swim!!! Its capacity is from 250 to 285 persons, with a/c cabins. Each cabin can accommodate 12-17 persons. There are two guest rooms with two beds each. The three conference rooms can hold 400, 150, and 50 persons.
Lake Tomahawk
Rt 3 Box 511
Livingston, Texas 77351
(409) 563-4644
Camp Fees
$65.00/person: if register on or before May 3, 1999 $75.00/person: if register after May 3 and
if room is still available
Full time student receives $5.00 discount
Refund policy: only refund if cancellation is received before May 20, 1999
The camp fees include a T-Shirt, a camp button, nine meals (plus two suppers) and cabin with A/C for lodging. Meals will be served hot three times a day.
Camp Rules 1. Follow all instructions and activities set by Camp committee. |
1.5 hours from downtown Houston to the
Camp. From 59 take 190 East. Travel on 190 East for 17.5 miles you will see Indian Reservation on your right hand side. Set the speedometer and travel for 2.2 miles more you will see the sign "Lake Tomahawk Baptist Encampment" on your left hand side. Turn left into that route (the street name is Midway Center -> to Tomahawk Camp). Travel for 0.6 mile and look for the sign "Lake Tomahawk Baptist Encampment" on your right hand side, then turn right into the camp. |
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3.0 hours from Dallas to the Camp. |
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6.5 hours from Oklahoma City to the Camp. |
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The total number of campers are limited to 300. Please send your registration form early to guarantee your seat. |
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Print the enclosed Registration Form, fill in the form and mail it with payment to Vietnamese Culture and Science Association (V.C.S.A.) at the address below on or before May 20, 1999. Len Duong'99 Camp
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Dallas - Forth Worth
 Anh Q. Tran |
(972)539-3394 | anhtuyen@juno.com |
| Long Tran |
(972) 393-3805 | tetran@ti.com |
Houston
| AnhLan Nguyen |
(281)847-3396 | anhlan@juno.com |
| Thanh Luu |
(281)587-9456 | huyenthanhluu@hotmail.com |
Florida
| Lan Anh Le |
(407)298-4084 | bengoan@juno.com |
Louisville, KY
| Kim Ngan |
kimngan@win.net |
Montreal, Canada
| Nhu Ngoc Vo |
(514)739-7425 | vhkh_mtl@yahoo.com |
Nebraska
| Lien Dinh |
lien.dinh@mailexcite.com |
Oklahoma City
| Dong Bui |
(405)840-5875 | dongthuybui@juno.com |
| Thao Nguyen |
(405)377-5773 | nthao@okstate.edu |
Portland, OR
| Dung Luu |
dakao98@yahoo.com |
San Jose
| MyMy Vuong |
(408)271-3778 | mymy@rocketmail.com |
Toronto
| Phillip Vien |
(416)653-5588 | phillip@aracnet.net |
Virginia
| MyMy Nha Do |
nha_d@hotmail.com |
Washington D.C.
| Nicole La |
nicole_la@enron.com |
Pillow, blanket, bed linens (or sleeping bag). A must!
Row 1: Luu Huyen Thanh, Nong Duy Truong, Tran Elena Thuy, Nguyen Phuc Anh Lan, Phan Khanh
Thu, Nguyen Kim
Row 2: Nguyen Man Ngoc Dieu, Ho Nha Uyen, Nguyen Ngoc Bao, Ho Ngoc Tram, Le Minh Anh, Pham
Truc, Nguyen Buu Hien
Row 3: Nong Duy Dat, Quach An Binh, Luong Hoang Nam, Vo Nam Linh
We would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following
companies:
Research Development Institute
Sponsors:
Friends:
| ABB Group |
| Chung Dinh |
| Farmer Insurance Group |
| John Doe 1 |
| Dr. Robert Le (TSO) |
| Doan Quoc Nguyen |
