APRIL 19 MEETING

Outgoing Chapter President Archie McKee introduced Dr. Alhan Kuhn who spoke to us about Natural Medicine. She spoke of old traditional Chinese medicine versus her holistic approach. She emphasizes prevention through healthy eating and wellness training. After answering questions, she led us in some simple Qi Gong exercises. 

Thank you, Dr. Kuhn. 

Door prizes were won by new member Tom Griffiths and our guest speaker. 

A new Board was approved by the membership. There are two openings if new members are interested. And membership renewal is underway. New members welcome. 

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL March 7

Photos of the Dragon Boat Festival at MiraBay on March 7 just across from Archie and Grace's home. Enjoy!

We were in the large white tent on the right. 

SACA (Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans--Tampa) tent

Lion Dance

MiraBay team won!

Center for Teaching about China Thank You

Thank you, Kitty Trescott, for shipping us some of the colorful Chinese ethnic minority costumes. Grace McKee, President of GFWC Ruskin Woman's Club and wife of our Sarasota Chapter president Archie McKee, coordinated nine of her club members to wear the traditional dress at the General Federation of Women's Clubs Florida District 8 "Fan of the Arts" event for 14 women's clubs and eight junior women's clubs. Archie acted as emcee. 

Enjoy the photos taken by club photographer Kathy Evans of Scattered Pics:

November Monthly Meeting

iThe November Sarasota USCPFA meeting was held on the third Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3pm, our regularly scheduled time.
 
Location:  The HuB, second floor meeting room.  The Hub is located at1690 Fruitville Rd, 34236, just east of Orange Ave.
 
A presentation was given by Mike Revzin of China Seminars.com from Atlanta.  In order to expand our ability to offer quality and interesting programs, we visited Mike online.  His talk was entitled, "Don't Build a Great Wall between You and the Chinese."  Mike addressed us via Skype, which is a first for any USCPFA chapter that we know of. 

Buffet Supper for Ringling Artist Li Wei

On November 18 our Sarasota USCPFA joined with GCAA to host Li Wei and his photographer at the home of Lawrence Lonson and Jeannie Beyer on beautiful Sarasota Bay. This event was organized by Dr. Carolyn Bloomer, Irene Leung, and Archie McKee. 

This multicultural potluck buffet supper was held to welcome

INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ARTIST LI 
WEI 李日韦 in residence at the Ringling 
Museum November 15 – 20.

Li Wei’s photographs were included in the "Seeing the Unseen” exhibition at the Ringling Museum, but he is most famous for his illusionistic and sensational aerial performances. 

To see Li Wei's work, visit http://www.liweiart.com.