Dear TCCA Members and Sponsors,

You are cordially invited to join us for the celebration of Spring Festival, Chinese Lunar New Year (The Year of Dragon) at Bullock Creek High School on Saturday, January 21, 2012. It is the same location as last year.

Spring Festival, Chinese Lunar New Year, commonly referred to just Chinese New Year, is the largest and most important annual festival celebrated by Chinese and Chinese descendants around the world. The TCCA committee, many of our members and volunteers are working very hard to put together an enjoyable party for everyone!

Here are the details of the Spring Festival:

1. Date:  Saturday, January 21, 2012

2. Time: Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m.

                ** TCCA provides dishes catered by local restaurants.  Dinner includes seafood, pork, chicken, beef, vegetables, and several other traditional Chinese dishes.

               Celebration Performance starts at 7:00 p.m.

              ** The celebration features a variety of performances including singing, dancing, traditional music, talent show, etc.....

              Prize! Prize! Prize!

              ** Will have multiple prize drawings

             Clean up from 9:30 p. m. to 10:00 p. m.

3. Location:

           Bullock Creek High School

           1420 South Badour Road

           Midland, MI 48640-9545

4. Things to Bring:

We ask that each member family please bring fruit, or dessert, or one of your favorite dishes to share with others.

5. Membership Renewal and Registration for year 2012:

Membership fees are due at check-in.  Registration desks are set up at the entrance for everyone to renew/register their memberships for 2012. The membership fee schedule is:

           $30 per family for up to 4 people ($5 per additional family member).

                For example, if there are 6 people in your family, the total is $40 ($30+ 2x$5).

           $15 per single adult

           $10 per student      

 ** the membership covers not only the ticket to the New Year celebration, but also other TCCA events throughout 2012, including but not limited to Dragon Boat Festival, Summer Outing, Moon Festival events. 

6. Fee for Guests:

           The dinner and performance show are free to members, performers, and volunteers. The fee for guest is:

            $8 per person

            $5 per Chinese international student

            $ 4 for children 6 and under

            Free for children 2 and under

       ** Once registered, a special name tag will be issued to you and your family members as the proof of registration.

7. Prizes Drawings:

One raffle ticket will be issued per member family or registered / paid non-members / guests.  Please keep this raffle ticket at all time.

Please come join us in welcoming the year of Dragon by enjoying a great evening of delicious Chinese food, cultural performance, meeting old and new friends, and have a great time!

Best Regards,

TCCA 2011 Committee