Welcome to MotivAsians for Cleveland 

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~What have you missed?~

MotivAsians Annual BBQ – Sunday, August 21, 2016

Join us for our biggest event of the year-The MotivAsians Annual BBQ!

Hang out with MotivAsians members and enjoy the last days of summer by joining us for our annual BBQ! There will be food, activities, and lots of fun! Details are below:

Date: Sunday, August 21, 2016
Time: 11am- 3pm
Location: Lower pavilion of Edgewater Park
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

BUY TICKET !
Hope to see you there! Feel free to bring family, coworkers, and friends as well.

DiscoverCLE! – Hyland Software

(June 14, Tues)

DiscoverCLE! is back!

For this DiscoverCLE! tour, we are taking you to tour Hyland Software in Westlake! A behind the scenes tour has been exclusively designed for our members. See for yourself why Hyland Software is voted as the 100 Best company by Fortune for three consecutive years and awarded as the top workplace by Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com. 

To take part of this tour, please RSVP by June 10, Friday, 5PM.

When? June 14, Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm

Where? Onbase by Hyland Software (28500 Clemens Rd, Westlake, OH 44145)

How Much? FREE

RSVP – http://bit.ly/DiscoverCLEHyland061416

MAY 21-22 – CLEVELAND ASIAN FESTIVAL

When: May 21-22, 11am to 7pm

Where: Payne Ave. between E. 30th St & E. 27th St

Cost : FREE Admission, FREE Parking. 

Too bad : No Pets.

Feb 8 – LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

RSVP Now

We are inviting you to celebrate the year of Monkey with us at Li Wah accompanied with exclusive 10-course dinner and lion dancing by Kwan Lion Dance. You can reserve for 1 person or the entire table of 10. Space is limited, RSVP now!!!! RSVP at http://bit.ly/LNY020816
$30/person
Monday, Feb 8
5:30pm – Check-In
6:15pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Lion Dance
Liwah Restaurant
2999 Payne Ave
Cleveland OH 44114
***Reservations only accepted until Friday, Feb 5 @ 5:00pm*** Hurry! Tickets sell fast and this is a dinner you do not want to miss!

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JAN 28 – STATE OF MOTIVASIANS

STATE OF MOTIVASIANS 2016
January 28, 2016
6-8pm

Once a year, we join together, as an organization to reflect and set new goals for our organization.

At  State of MotivAsians, the membership comes together to collectively brainstorm on ideas for the organization’s community service, professional development, networking, and other goals for the upcoming year.

We take this time to listen to YOU, the members, while working together to reach out and develop the Asian professional community in Cleveland.  This is also a great event for those new to MotivAsians to learn who we are, what we do, and how to get involved in one of the most exciting young professional groups in Cleveland.

We encourage all members (new and old) to attend this meeting and help shape the future of MotivAsians! RSVP here.

What:               State of MotivAsians
When:              Thursday, January 28, 2016
Time:               6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where:         Office of Margaret Wong & Associates  Co., L.P.A., Located at 3150 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH (parking lot is free in the front of the building).

Pizza, drinks, and supplies will be provided.

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March 12 – MAMMA MIA! with MotivAsians

HOLIDAY MIX

Date: Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
Time: 5:30pm– 8:30pm
Cost: $10 in advance through 12/14.
$15 at the door
Ticket includes complimentary appetizers, bowling and shoe rental.
Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-drink-and-be-merry-at-engage-clevelands-6th-annual-holiday-mix-tickets-19404256654
Venue: The Corner Alley – 11409 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

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VOLUNTEER AT THE GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK

DEC 16, 6:00-8:00PM

Join us to volunteer at Greater Cleveland Food Bank,

When : Dec 16
What time: 6-8pm.
Where: The Greater Cleveland Food Bank – 15500 S. Waterloo Rd. Cleveland OH 44110
RSVP now –http://goo.gl/forms/kY6WSTgu91.

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Spooktacular Halloween Bike Tour/Bar Crawl around Tremont!

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Through Cleveland Cycle Tours (a picnic table bicycle- see picture in flyer), MotivAsians’ members will be able to take part of a fifteen person bike tour around the Tremont restaurant/bar area, as well as taking in the fantastic views of downtown Cleveland.

Don’t miss out on this fun activity (and dressed in your best costume) as we celebrate Halloween a few days early!

Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, October 28th, 2015
Time: 6:00- 8:00 pm (please arrive at 5:50 pm)
Cost: $25 – includes seat on the group bicycle and one complimentary drink
RSVP* by 10/26: http://bit.ly/BikeBarCrawl102815
Meet at the garage located at: 2135 Columbus Rd. Cleveland, OH 44113
*RSVP as soon as possible- the tour is limited to only fifteen people.

August 29

MotivAsians 2015 Annual Summer BBQ

Cost:$10/person (for advance pay before 8/26, 9PM)
$15/person (at the door)
-Includes food, beverages and FUN!

What: Annual Summer BBQ
When: 11 AM to 3 PM
Where: Edgewater Park (Lower Level Pavilion)
Direction: From Cleveland Downtown, take OH-2 W, take the Edgewater Park Exit. Follow the signs to the beach. Look for the red balloons.

RSVP at http://bit.ly/2015SummerBBQ

Please bring cash, credit, or checks payable to “MotivAsians for Cleveland”

Enjoy the sun, sand and grass; bring your energy and strength for sport activities and make it a blast!

DiscoverCLE :

World Tour of Tea At Vintage Tea & Coffee

Learn and sample teas from all over the world in this exclusive FREE tour of the newest cafe in downtown Cleveland!

When? May 28, Thursday 5.30pm-7.30pm

Where? Vintage Tea & Coffee (1816 E 12th St Cleveland, OH 44114)

HOW MUCH? FREE

RSVP – http://bit.ly/DiscoverCLEVintageTea

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Cleveland Asian Festival 2015

Volunteer – MotivAsians Booth Sign-up at Cleveland Asian Festival 2015

Financial Seminar on Home Buying Experience – April 29

In collaboration with Bass Ohio Real Estate, we exclusively offer a financial seminar on the home buying experience. Whether you are looking to buy a home to live in or generate a profit, hear from expert realtor and investors on the first-time home buyer process and how to effectively purchase investment properties.

Bass Ohio Real Estate, led by Tom Jelepis, has over 20 years residential & commercial sales experience. They will share with us insight on the real estate market and making the most out of your home purchase.

Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Arrabiata’s Italian Restaurant, 600 Dover Center Rd, Bay Village, Ohio 44140
Cost: Free (food and refreshments will be provided)
RSVP: bit.ly/motivasianshomebuyingseminar042915

RSVP today- space is limited!
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Diverse Speed Networking Mixer – April 22

MotivAsians, in collaboration with the Young Latino Network and Society of Urban Professionals, presents the first and most diverse Speed Networking Mixer.
It’s time to get those elevator speeches ready! When the bell rings, shift to the next professional and make the most out of your networking!

For only $5*, you will have access to complimentary appetizers and networking with a diverse group of professionals. And take advantage of the Dollar Domestic Beer Night cash bar!

Wednesday, April 22
6 – 9pm
Bar Louie, Downtown Cleveland
1352 W. 6th St
Cleveland, OH 44113

Space is limited, so reserve your seat today!

*$5 cover if you RSVP before April 17 through the following link:http://bit.ly/diversespeednetworking

$10 cover at the door for RSVPs on or after April 18

This year, we are sponsoring a film called “Man From Reno” for the 39th Cleveland International Film Festival. Mark your calendar for March 20-22 to watch “Man From Reno” at the #CIFF39. Enter discount code MOTIVA for $2 discount on any ticket purchase. Hurry!

Purchase Ticket here – http://www.clevelandfilm.org/films/2015/man-from-reno

Facebook event page – https://www.facebook.com/events/346572462203524/

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March 10 : CommunicAsians Speak Like _____ Dinner Seminar

Join MotivAsians for the first session of CommunicAsians, our professional development and public speaking series, of 2015! Mike Booc, founder of the series “Speak Like _____”, will be presenting this dinner seminar, exclusively to MotivAsians members. Mike has over ten years of experience to help you overcome your fears!

Details are below:

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Time: 6pm
Location: Emperor’s Palace, 2136 Rockwell Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Cost: $15 (includes dinner and seminar cost!)
Who: YOU and anyone you might think would be interested!
RSVP link: http://bit.ly/CommunicAsiansSL2015
RSVP today! Spots are limited for this exciting event!

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@motivasians.org. Hope to see you!

 DiscoverCLE! – Metropolitan at the 9

DiscoverCLE is back again! We are touring the Metropolitan at The 9 Hotel in Cleveland downtown on 2/5/15, Thursday. Through this exclusive tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the newest and hottest hotel in town, experience modern luxury, explore historic vaults and view an indoor dog park!
Join us! RSVP now, spots are limited. http://goo.gl/forms/JshA63TUlJ

When: Thursday, February 5th, 2015
Time: 7-9pm
Where: Metropolitan at the 9 (2017 E.9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44115)
Fee: Free

Hurry and RSVP- spots are limited!

5th ANNUAL HOLIDAY MIX

 (http://engagecleveland.com/events/upcomingevents/)

• What? 5th Annual Holiday Mix
• When? December 15, 2014 – 5:30pm
• Where? Severance Hall: 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
• How much? Tickets in Advance $10; Tickets at Door $15 (cash only)
• RSVP here

Join hundreds of other young professionals and young professional organizations for our 5th Annual Holiday Mix, a networking event with a special 20-minute chamber performance from members of The Cleveland Orchestra! Your ticket includes light hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, raffle and cash bar.

We are also asking that you get in the holiday spirit by donating new socks and underwear that will be given to Shoes and Clothes for Kids (SC4K) to help more than 25,000 Greater Cleveland area children. Please help by bringing a NEW package of socks or underwear with you when you check in at the MIX! A donation box will be set up for your contributions near the registration tables.

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Nov 22 – Volunteer in Tutoring

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Nov 16th – Tailgating and Food Collection 

TAILGATE with The Young Latino Network on Nov 16 starting at 10am!! We are partnering with The Young Latino Network for wildly popular Thanksgiving and TAILGATE FOOD DRIVE! Join us to collect non-perishable food items to donate to El Barrio/The Centers for Family and Children. (http://www.thecentersohio.org/WhatWeDo/ElBarrioWorkforceDevelopment.aspx)

Your bag of non-perishable food items will get you a day of food, games and fun at our Browns tailgate truck! Last year we played mega-jenga, cornhole and watched tv right in the middle of the pit.We were also able to collect a car-full of food!

This is a BYOB event, please RSVP to Jason@YoungLatinoNetwork.org so that we can purchase enough food for everybody.

Facebook event page – https://www.facebook.com/events/1650202385206047/

Sept 30th – Discover CLE tour – Mitchell’s Ice Cream!

Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Mitchell’s Ice Cream – Ohio City Kitchen&Shop (1867 W. 25th St. Cleveland)
Cost: FREE with complimentary scoop of any flavor ice cream

Sept 24th – Ameriprise Financial seminar! 

RSVP by 9/15: http://bit.ly/motivasiansretirementbenefits

• Uncover “hidden” compensation opportunities you may not know about.
• Take full advantage of every employee benefit available to you.
• Manage your income more effectively so you can find more dollars to invest in your dreams.

Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: Amphitheater, lower level of Crowne Center (5005 Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44130-2194)
Cost: FREE and includes hor d’oeuvres and refreshments

Space is limited so RSVP today! Please make a reservation by September 15th !

Sept 20th – Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival 2014! 

On September 20, MotivAsians will be racing in the 8th annual  Dragon Boat Festival. Please come and cheer us on! Bring your friends and family, come say hi and enjoy the festival.

When : September 20, 2014 (Saturday).

Tim: 8.00am-4.00pm. (Rain or Shine)

Where : Nautica Entertainment Complex, 2000 Sycamore Street. Cleveland

Bring your friends and family! We will see you then! RSVP here!

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~What have you missed?~

Calling ALL Artists! 

T-shirt Design contest 

Deadline August 20

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August 23

MotivAsians 2014 Annual Summer BBQ

Cost:$10/person (for advance pay through Paypal)
$15/person (at the door)
-Includes food, beverages and FUN!

What: Annual Summer BBQ
When: 11 PM to 3 PM
Where: Edgewater Park (Lower Level Pavilion)
Direction: From Cleveland Downtown, take OH-2 W, take the Edgewater Park Exit. Follow the signs to the beach. Look for the red balloons.

RSVP at http://bit.ly/2014SummerBBQ

Please bring cash, credit, or checks payable to “MotivAsians for Cleveland”

Enjoy the sun, sand and grass; bring your energy and strength for sport activities and make it a blast!

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August 6

MotivAsians Dragon Boat Happy Hour Mixer!

Event Pictures

Congratulations to Jim C. who has won the 2 tickets 
last Sunday by listening to FM88.7.

January 31

Lunar New Year Dinner with MotivAsians

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Join us as we ring in the Chinese New Year with a traditional Chinese dinner and lion dancing! We have negotiated a special price and menu for MotivAsians members. Indulge in a 10-course meal featuring:

1. BBQ Combination Platter (including potstickers)
2. Minced Beef Soup
3. House Pan-Fried Noodles
4. Baby Bok Choy with Black Mushrooms
5. Shrimp in Honey Walnut Sauce
6. Crispy Whole Fried Chicken with Crispy Garlic
7. Double Lobster / with Ginger Scallion Sauce
8. Pan-seared Flounder with Ginger and Scallions
9. Chinese Sausage and Diced Vegetable Fried Rice
10. Orange Slices and Cookies

When: Friday, January 31, 2014

Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm. (Arrive at 5:30pm for registration, food will be served at 6:00pm and enjoy lion dancing at 7:00pm!)

Where: Li Wah ( 2999 Payne Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114)

Cost: $30 per person includes tax and gratuity. (payments are non-refundable, but transferable)

Deadline for reservations is Tuesday, January 28

How to RSVP?

RSVP through this link: http://bit.ly/MotivAsiansLNYDinnerRSVP

Facebook RSVP – https://www.facebook.com/events/629599703741868/?previousaction=join&source=1

(Paypal option for payment is highly encouraged).

 RSVP today- seats are limited!

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January 28

Join MotivAsians and the Young Latino Network as we enjoy a Cavaliers home game and network at our first networking event of 2014!

Come and watch the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the New Orleans Pelicans!

Location: Quicken Loans Arena, 1 Center Ct, Cleveland, OH 44115

When: Tuesday, January 28
5:30pm Introduction to MotivAsians and Young Latino Network
6:00pm Social Networking Reception with hor d’oeuvres
7:00pm Cavs game begins

Ticket are $30 per person and includes food and seats to the game. Limited tickets available! RSVP by Friday, January 17!

Please reserve your seat below!

*After pressing ‘Submit’ you will be directed to the payment screen, where you can choose to pay by Paypal.

You must reserve your tickets prior to arriving at the game- reserve your tickets ASAP by Thursday, January 17th, through the following link: http://bit.ly/MAYLNCavsNetworking

Hope to see you soon! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

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HELP the victims in the Philippines from

Typhoon Haiyan

PASO (Philippine American Society of Ohio) has looked at various ways in how to help the victims in the Philippines from Typhoon Haiyan and it determined that the best way to do this is to donate funds to Non-Government Organizations, Recognized charities and the American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland.

In line with this, PASO has created a link to it’s web site and Facebook to make it easy for people to donate. Also, they are working with various groups and supporting other fundraising efforts as well.

There are many ways to help. Please consider raising fund for them.

~What’s Happening in December?~

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Dec 19 – Discover CLE series – GE Light Tour

Sign up to RSVP for the next entry of the DiscoverCLE series with MotivAsians! We will tour the General Electric Lighting plant on Thursday, December 19 at 4:30 – 6:30pm. A networking reception will be held starting from 4:30pm with the tour starting promptly at 5:30pm. (Please try your best to arrive prior to the tour!)

Last day to RSVP is December 17th!

RSVP HERE

Details:

Date: Thursday, Dec. 19th
Time: 4:30-6:30pm (tour starts promptly at 5:30pm)
Where: General Electric Lighting Facility
*When you arrive, mention that you are from MotivAsians and participate an event at Lighting Institute.

FB event page :https://www.facebook.com/events/636681806389368/

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Dec 11 – HOLIDAY MIX

MotivAsians is co-hosting an amazingly huge Holiday Party with Engage! Cleveland and numerous young professional organizations. It would be a terrific night of networking, fun and celebration!

WHAT: 4th Annual Holiday MIX

WHERE: Cleveland Museum of Natural History

DATE: Dec 11, 5:30PM

HOW MUCH? Absolutely FREE!

RSVP here –  https://docs.google.com/a/motivasians.org/forms/d/1coE9PAos53y-UOEnaJA4RI8IsnWfX4-IA-YgCVav2Bs/viewform

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Dec 5 – Discover CLE series – Progressive Art Tour

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What: DiscoverCLE Series: Progressive Art Tour
Where: Progressive Headquarters (Campus I)
Address: 6300 Wilson Mills Road
Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143
When: Thursday, December 5, 2013
Time: 6:00-8:00pm

!!!RSVP here before Dec 3rd!!!

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Dec 4 – Holiday Celebration of Cleveland’s Diversity

4th annual holiday celebration of Cleveland’s Global Diversity, co-hosted by Worldwide Intercultural Network and Global Cleveland, and supported by the City of Cleveland.
DATE: Wednesday, December 4, 2013

TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Ariel International Center – Skyline Lake Room 4th Floor, 1163 East 40th Street, Cleveland 44114

RSVP through https://www.facebook.com/events/607355432654248/ or http://www.win-neo.org/winneo/eventsFormPage.html

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~What’s Happening in November?~

 St.Jude Give Thanks. Walk. With MotivAsians

Nov 23, 2013

DONATE and walk with us

WHAT: 5K walk inside the mall. (Strollers and wagons are allowed, but no pets please.)
WHEN: Saturday, November 23rd, 2013
WHERE: Great Northern Mall in North Olmstead, OH (4954 Great Northern Blvd, North Olmsted, OH 44070)
EVENT SCHEDULE: Registration time is 8am with opening ceremonies at 9am. Entire event should be done around 10am.

**Includes complimentary food, goodie bags and fun activities**

We give thanks for the fact that a place like St. Jude exists to treat the sickest of the sick kids and give hope to parents around the world.

We give thanks for the researchers working day and night at St. Jude to help find a cure to end childhood cancer.

We give thanks for the healthy kids in our life and this is why we want to give to those who are not.

We have set our fundraising goal at $200 and hope you can help us reach and hopefully exceed our goal!

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Financial Seminar 

Nov 20, 2013

Sponsored by Planned Financial Services (PFS)

Join us for a special financial seminar (includes dinner), focused on the

topics of investor emotion and investment management.

Speakers include Earnie Niemi, BS, AIF (Regional Vice President and Retirement Plan Counselor for American Funds Distributors, Inc) and Frank Fantozzi, CPA, MT, PFS, CDFA, AIF (registered investment advisor and President and CEO of Planned Financial Services).

When : November 20, 2013 (Wednesday).

Tim: 6.30pm-8.30pm

Where : Maggiano’s Little Italy at Beachwood Place (26300 Cedar Road #1103. Beachwood, OH 44122-1190)

*****RSVP before 11/14 at this link:  http://t.co/qlHAG5POVr*****

Spots are limited, so RSVP soon!

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Linsanity

Presented by OCA Cleveland

Screening for Linsanity: the Movie in Cleveland/Akron, Ohio on Monday, November 11th at the Cleveland Cinemas – Tower City Cinemas

When : November 11, 2013 (Saturday).

Tim: 7.30pm-9.03pm

Where : Cleveland Cinemas – Tower City Cinemas (230 W Huron Rd #7256, Cleveland, OH)

RSVP at this link: http://www.tugg.com/events/5893#.Ul0nbDx1EM0.facebook

September 21

Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival 8.00AM-4.00PM! 

On September 21, MotivAsians will be racing in the 7th annual  Dragon Boat Festival. Please come and cheer us on! Bring your friends and family, come say hi and enjoy the festival.

When : September 21, 2013 (Saturday).

Tim: 8.00am-4.00pm. (Rain or Shine)

Where : Nautica Entertainment Complex, 2000 Sycamore Street. Cleveland

RSVP at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1379992675565605/

Bring your friends and family! We will see you then!

August 24

MotivAsians Annual Summertime BBQ! 

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Cost:$10/person (for advance pay through Paypal)
$12/person (at the door)
-includes burgers, chips, salad, dessert and drinks!

Time: 11 PM to 1 PM: Lunch
1 PM to 3 PM: Volleyball and other games!

Direction: From Cleveland Downtown, take OH-2 W, take the Edgewater Park Exit. Follow the signs to the beach. Look for the red balloons.

RSVP at this link: http://bit.ly/MotivAsiansBBQ_082413

Please bring cash, credit, or checks payable to “MotivAsians for Cleveland”

Enjoy the sun, sand and grass; bring your energy and strength for sport activities and make it a blast!

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August 3

TOUR OF THE NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER

On Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., come join MotivAsians for a unique, one-hour tour of the NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER’S Glenn Hangar.  Explore and learn more about the hangar and the experimental aircraft that NASA uses for flight research and testing!

Register by no later than July 10, 2013 at the below link, which is limited to 20 members on a first come, first served basis.      

Where: NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44135

When: August 3, 2013, at 1:00 p.m.

How: Register here – http://bit.ly/NASA080313

You must be a U.S. Citizen to tour the NASA Glenn Research Center

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~What’s Happening in July?~

Volunteer for 2013 National Senior Games!

 

   We need volunteers to be among MotivAsians’ ambassadors at the medalist reception for the 2013 National Senior Games, the largest multi-sport event in the world for men and women over fifty!  This is an incredible opportunity for our members to network and participate in community engagement with over 25,000 expected visitors to the Games. Join us in supporting our Cleveland community and showing Cleveland’s visitors the unique culture of our hometown!

Please sign up by cutting and pasting the below link into your browser—we need ten volunteers for both days. RSVP http://bit.ly/SeniorGames2013

Date: Saturday, July 20th and Sunday, July 21st

Location: Cleveland Convention Center

Time: 5-7pm

 

Pictures from our volunteers!! Thank you for attending with us.

June 27

Join MotivAsians for Cleveland in collaboration with organizations like that of Engage! CLE, CCWA, OCA, and many more, for a night of networking Thursday, June 27th from 5:30-8:30pm, at the Blind Pig.

As a special treat, our guest of honor, Yun Sabi (South Korean artist being premiered at Ingenuity Fest 2014- special preview of his art on 6/25 can be seen here) will be giving us a glimpse of his artwork that night as well.

Bring your business cards and get ready for the networking happy hour mixer of the summer!

What: MotivAsians Networking Happy Hour Mixer

Where: The Blind Pig (1228 w. 6th, Cleveland, OH (map))

Time: 5:30-8:30pm

Price: $20 at the door (cash/credit)- for all you can eat and drink, entry into networking event, and a raffle ticket for prizes**

If you RSVP by Tuesday, June 25th, a discounted rate of $18 will be offered. 

Facebook event here

 How to RSVP: Click this link: http://bit.ly/Networking062713

– All proceeds of the night will go toward funding the MotivAsians Dragonboat Team entry into the Dragonboat Festival (set to race on 9/21). 

Join us for the networking mixer of the summer! Hope to see you there!

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June 26

CommunicAsians Public Speaking series : (LAST) Speaking #5 (For CommunicAsians’ member only) Register

• Time – 6:00P.M-8:00P.M
• Venue – Key Bank building – 127 Public Square (next to downtown Marriot).
• It is not too late to register! If you are interested, register and join us for this meaningful communication event. Register NOW! Or click Here for printable registration form. Space is limited!
• Deadline to RSVP is 6/19
• More info, visit  – https://motivasians.org/events/communicasians/

Cleveland Asian Festival

MotivAsians, as one of the sponsors for the event, would like to welcome you to come and enjoy the festival. We will have a booth at the festival, some sweepstakes will be offered too. We will also be selling cute miniature bamboo plants. Please come to our booth and say hi to us.

When: May 18th & 19th, 2013 (11am to 7pm)

Where: Payne Ave. between E. 30th St & E. 27th St

How much: FREE Admission

Main highlight: NBC’s The Voice Star – CHEESA (watch her)

Parking information

Performance Schedule

Vendors

Join in on one of our collaborating organizations- the APPO- the Association of Philippine-American Physicians of Ohio- on their Sampaguita Ball/Mardi Gras event on May 4th in Beachwood! Click on the picture below to get the details to register!

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“We are sponsoring a film for Cleveland International Film Festival (4/3/13-4/14/13). We have successfully given out 12 film tickets to our lucky members!Mark your calendar for April 12 and 13 to watch Key of Life at the CIFF. Email us (info@motivasians.org) to get promo code for a discount on tickets.”  More details.

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April. 17

CommunicAsians Public Speaking series : Group Practice #4 (For CommunicAsians’ member only) Register

• Time – 6:00P.M-8:00P.M
• Venue – Emperor’s Palace – 2136 Rockwell Ave Cleveland, OH 44114
• It is not too late to register! If you are interested, register and join us for this meaningful communication event. Register NOW! Or click Here for printable registration form. Space is limited!
• More info, visit  – https://motivasians.org/events/communicasians/
• Topic: Practice all the physical and delivery skills

March 20 –

CommunicAsians Public Speaking series : Speaker #4

• Topic – Handling Audience Questions
• Time – 6:00P.M-8:00P.M
• Venue – Lubrizol : 29400 Lakeland Blvd, Wickliffe, OH 44092. (Enter at Gate 3, direction for entering the building.)
• It is not too late to register! If you are interested, register and join us for this meaningful communication event. Register NOW! Or click Here for printable registration form. Space is limited!
• Registration deadline: March. 17, 2013. 

More info, visit  – https://motivasians.org/events/communicasians/

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March 14

It’s HAPPY HOUR time!

WHAT:  Happy Hour, sneak peek on film that we are sponsoring for Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF)  and you get a chance to WIN free ticket to watch our sponsored film! FREE appetizers and Happy hour drink specials!

WHERE:  BRGR 9 (1382 W 9th St, Cleveland, OH)

WHEN:   Thursday March 14, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

HOW:  RSVP from here.

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March 9

WKYC Channel 3 News Tour!

RSVPs will be on the wait list!  Thanks for your quick response!>

WHAT:  A tour of WKYC Channel 3 News.

WHERE:  WKYC-TV 3, 1333 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, OH.

WHEN:  Saturday March 9, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

HOW:  RSVP :  http://bit.ly/WKYC03092013

The Tour is limited to 25 persons, so RSVP as soon as you can and before March 2, 2013.  Special thanks to WKYC’s and MotivAsians’ own Jason Nguyen in helping us organize the tour!

Feb. 24

Tobogganing at Cleveland Metroparks

• Date – February 24 (Sunday)
• Time – 12.00P.M to 5.00P.M
• Venue – Chalet Recreation Area • 16200 Valley Parkway • Strongsville
• Cost – $8, includes all-day pass, hot dog and beverage
• RSVP before Feb 22nd, 2013 @ 5:00pm. RSVP here
• Check out our pictures!

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Feb. 21

Multicultural Happy Hour for Immigration Reform- 2/21

We are co-hosting and inviting our members to attend a happy hour on February 21, 2013: “Multicultural Happy Hour:  Building an Alliance for Immigration Reform & The Immigrant-Friendly City,” in the Warehouse District, Downtown Cleveland.

• Time – 4:30P.M-6:30P.M
• Venue – Tomo’s Sushi Hibachi Restaurant & Lounge, – 1293 West 9th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44113
• See here for more details and RSVP here!

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Feb. 20

CommunicAsians Public Speaking series : Group Practice #3 (For CommunicAsians’ member only)

• Time – 6:00P.M-8:00P.M
• Venue – Emperor’s Palace – 2136 Rockwell Ave Cleveland, OH 44114
• It is not too late to register! If you are interested, register and join us for this meaningful communication event. Register NOW! Or click Here for printable registration form. Space is limited!
• More info, visit  – https://motivasians.org/events/communicasians/
• Topic: Delivering specific presentation intros and focus on Plus/delta feedback on physical delivery skills.

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Lunar New Year Dinner with MotivAsians

MotivAsians will be having its annual dinner at Li Wah this year, complete with a ten course meal and lion dance.  Just for our members,the dinner will be provided at a discounted rate.

The menu include:

1. BBQ Combination Platter (including potstickers) 2. Minced beef soup 3. House Panfried Noodles 4. Baby bok choy with black mushrooms 5. Shrimp in honey walnut sauce 6. Crispy Whole Fried Chicken with crispy garlic 7. Double Lobster / with Ginger Scallion sauce 8. Pan seared flounder with ginger and scallions 9. Chinese Sausage and Diced Vegetable Fried Rice 10. Orange slices and cookies

Jan. 24 – State of MotivAsians Meeting

On Thursday, January 24, 2013, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., at the offices of Margaret Wong & Associates Co., L.P.A., MotivAsians will hold its State of MotivAsians meeting.

At State of MotivAsians, the membership comes together to collectively brainstorm on ideas for the organization’s community service, professional development, networking, and other goals for the upcoming year.  We encourage all members to attend this meeting and help shape the future of MotivAsians!

What:               State of MotivAsians

When:              Thursday, January 24, 2013, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Where:             Margaret Wong & Associates  Co., L.P.A., 3150 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH

To RSVP, click here:  http://bit.ly/UICA2H

Bring your ideas and let’s plan for MotivAsians future for 2013!

Jan. 16 – CommunicAsians Public Speaking series : Speaker #3

• Topic – Physical delivery skills discussion & demo, eye contact, facial expression, gestures, stance, movement.
• Time – 6:00P.M-8:00P.M
• Venue – Cleveland State University : 2121 Euclid Ave, Student Center Rm 313. Cleveland, OH
• It is not too late to register! If you are interested, register and join us for this meaningful communication event. Register NOW! Or click Here for printable registration form. Space is limited!
• Registration deadline: Jan. 8, 2013
• More info, visit  – https://motivasians.org/events/communicasians/

Dec. 19

CommunicAsians Public Speaking series : Group Practice #2 (For CommunicAsians’ member only)

• Time – 6:00P.M-8:00P.M
• Venue – Miega (upper level of AsiaTown Center, 3820 Superior Ave.)
• It is not too late to register! If you are interested, register and join us for this meaningful communication event. Register NOW! Or click Here for printable registration form. Space is limited!
• More info, visit  – https://motivasians.org/events/communicasians/

Dec. 13 – Holiday Party

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—holiday party season!   Save Thursday, December 13, 2012 on your calendars for MotivAsians’ annual Holiday Party at Battery Park Wine Bar on Cleveland’s near west side, in partnership with Engage! Cleveland’s Young Professional Holiday Social Mix! Join us for a festive evening of good music, bountiful food and drink, and, of course, networking with young professionals from MotivAsians, Engage! Cleveland, and other professional groups! 

• What: MotivAsians’ Holiday Party!
• Where: Battery Park Wine Bar – 7524 Father Frascati, Cleveland, OH 44102. Cleveland near west side, with food & drink specials.
• Who: MotivAsians, in partnership with Engage! Cleveland, Cleveland’s premier young professional group.
• When: December 13, 2012 (Thursday) , starting at 5.30pm until …………
• RSVP here

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