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Dear CDBF Community-
I'm feeling thankful!
This is the season to take stock of the abundance in our lives, and looking over the history of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, I'm overwhelmed -- and grateful -- by the growth of the festival, the outpouring of participation, and the many great friends I've made over the years with CDBF!
I'm also excited because I'm looking forward to next year, which marks the 12th annual festival, our first cycle around the Chinese lunar zodiac, and it'll be a very special one because it's the Year of the Dragon ... the Year of the Water Dragon, in fact. We'll be pulling out all the stops to make it an unforgettable festival. The planning has already started, with the choice of the dates: Saturday and Sunday July 21-22, 2012.
We have another reason to be grateful.
The second annual Colorado Gives Day, a day-long event sponsored by the Giving First Foundation and underwritten by a grant from FirstBank, means that if you make a donation to CDBF on December 6, your donation will be partially matched that day.
Yes, you can donate the other 365 days of the year and no amount is considered too small. What's great about Giving First is that 100% of your donation will go to CDBF without any hidden fees or charges. So, if you donate on December 6, we'll get 100% plus a bonus. Read more below, and please consider helping sustain CDBF into the future!
I want to welcome or newest Operations Committee member, Charmaine Camvel, as co-chair of the Main Performing Arts Stage, and meanwhile put out a call for an Operations Manager for CDBF, a key role as we move forward into the future.
And, last but not least, I want to send out condolences to the family of Tom Herman, a CDBF volunteer and a pioneer of dragon boat racing in the midwest, who passed away Nov. 11.
Have a wonderful, family-filled Thanksgiving!
Until next time,
Erin Yoshimura
Executive Director
www.cdbf.org
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Mark your calendars: CDBF 2012 will be July 21-22!
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It's official: The dates for the 2012 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival are Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22!
Mark your calendars now, because next year is the Year of the Dragon and it heralds the first full cycle of the Asian lunar calendar since we launched the festival in 2001. Next year's fest promises to be a big and special one, so you won't want to miss it!
Stay tuned to this newsletter in the months to come for more details!
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Consider giving to CDBF on Dec. 6, COLORADO GIVES DAY!
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 Last year, the generosity of Coloradans shined when $8.7 million was donated to their favorite local charities -- far exceeding the original $1 million goal. The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival was one of the recipients of your generosity, and we're excited to announce Colorado Gives Day 2011!
For 24 hours starting at 12 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, you can donate to CDBF and your donation will be increased by the Community First Foundation, thanks to a $300,000 Incentive Fund from FirstBank, the corporate partner for Colorado Gives Day.
The whole purpose of Colorado Gives Day is to support the nonprofits that protect and nurture the quality of life in Colorado, and we are honored to be among those organizations! Your donation is safe and secure and is tax-deductible to the extent of the law. Best of all, 100% of your donation will go to CDBF -- plus the bonus allocation from the Incentive Fund. No administrative fees are deducted from any of your donations.
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Welcome Charmaine Camvel to the CDBF family! |
 We want to extend a hearty welcome to Charmaine Camvel, who has joined our Operations Committee as the volunteer co-chair of the Main Performing Arts Stage, along with Jinny Kim, who served last year.
Charmaine is known for her creativity, in addition to her ability to build harmony and goodwill. Her 15 years in communications, marketing and production gives her a solid background in managing high profile events.
Although born in Honolulu, Hawaii, she has lived throughout the U.S., enabling her to work in diverse environments. Her past employers run the gamut from Fortune 500 firms and nonprofits to celebrities such as Paula Abdul. Charmaine is presently employed at Humana MarketPOINT in sales administration.
Charmaine is eager to showcase the best local talent from the Asian American Pacific Islander community next summer for the Year of the Dragon! |
We're looking for an Operations Manager
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 The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful self-starter who has an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for festival event planning to take on the central role of Operations Manager, a fulltime position supporting the festival.
Responsibilities include high-level festival management/oversight, designing and producing marketing/collateral materials, growing a vibrant year-round volunteer program, managing festival concessions, providing communications and marketing/public relations support, festival/special event coordination and performing general administrative duties.
If you think you're the right person for the position, click to read more about it!
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Farewell to Tom Herman, 1941-2011
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 We've lost a friend of the festival, and of dragon boat racing.
Tom Herman passed away on Nov. 11. We extend our sympathy to his family and friends, and especially to Derek, his son who served as the chair of the Race Committee for CDBF.
Tom was a pioneer of dragon boat racing, and introduced Derek to the sport when the family lived in the midwest, before they moved to Denver. He was a longtime DJ for dances and parties, but he also helped establish the American Dragon Boat Association in Iowa. The ADBA was instrumental in the early years of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, by bringing boats for our festival.
Tom volunteered as CDBF'sRace Starting Director for several years.
He was given a beautiful tribute by his family and friends at St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church in Castle where he was an active member of the congregation.
Rest in peace, Tom. You can read his full bio online.
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Upcoming Asian Community Events
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CDBF has the most complete and updated listings of local Asian and Asian American events on our Community Calendar.
If you don't see an event here in the newsletter, be sure to check our Calendar online -- it's updated as we receive announcements. Submit your Asian community event information with a brief description to calendar@cdbf.org .
NOVEMBER
Asian Chamber of Commerce Leads Group 1
When: Tues. Nov. 22, 11 am-noon
Where: Asian Chamber office, 924 West Colfax Avenue, Suite H Denver
Cost: Free
Contact John Wright for more information and how to become involved with the ACC leads groups. Call 303-595-9737 or email asiancc@rmi.net .
Asian Chamber of Commerce Leads Group 2
When: Wed. Nov. 23, 11 am-noon
Where: Colorado Heights University in the Bonfils Theater
Cost: Free
Contact John Wright for more information and how to become involved with the ACC leads groups. Call 303-595-9737 or email asiancc@rmi.net.
Hmong New Year Festival
When: Fri. Nov. 25 9am-6pm, Sat. Nov. 26 9am-11pm, Sun. Nov. 27 9am-4:30pm
Where: Adams County Fairgrounds, 9775 Henderson Rd., Brighton, Colorado 80601
Cost: $10 per day, $40 per family package, Free for kids under 5 and seniors
Join Colorado's Hmong community for a colorful New Year celebration that will include all-day entertainment (Fri. Nov. 25 9am-6pm, Sat. Nov. 26 9am-11pm, Sun. Nov. 27 9am-4:30pm), live music, food and cultural displays. Also featured: The Miss Hmong Colorado Pageant! Contact New Year Committee Chair Ryan Vue at 303-827-5453.
DECEMBER
TNT band (featuring Tim Paran and Tex Almiera)
When: First Saturday of every month, 7:30 pm (Next show is Sat Dec. 3, then Jan. 7)
Where: Volcano Asian Cuisine, 10440 E Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 (SW corner of Arapahoe and Havana in South DTC)
Cost: Free
Rock, pop and folk music by an Asian American (Filipino) duo, with guest musicians welcome every month. Relax with the fine music while you dine on sushi, Chinese and Hibachi cuisine at Volcano.
2011 NAAAP Colorado Winter Gala
When: Tues. Dec 13, 6-9pm
Where: Mountain Ranch Bar & Grille at Coors Field; 22nd and Blake; Club level closest to Gate B
Cost: NAAAP Members $15; non-members $20; discount of $5 for those who have new members sign up. There will also be a small gift for new members. All proceeds will go to help the Burmese community in Colorado.
Join the members of NAAAP Colorado to celebrate the holidays and to raise money for the Burmese community in Colorado. Coors will be providing all of the appetizers and drinks and a beer pairing event will take place followed by a tour of Coors field.
http://www.naaapcolorado.org/Events/EventCalendar/tabid/2277/vw/3/itemid/2385/d/20111213/Default.aspx for more information.
Aurora Asian/Pacific Community Partnership Holiday Party w/ Aurora Chamber
When: Thursday. Dec. 15
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel DIA, 15500 E. 40th Ave.
Cost: Free
We'd love to have you join us for this holiday meet-and-greet - a chance to network, mix and mingle. It will include hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. The only 'fee' is a donation of a winter clothing item (hats, scarves, gloves, etc.) to the Burmese refugees and a toy for "Toys For Tots". The Aurora Chamber is sponsoring this event and has invited the Partnership and Friends to their annual Holiday Party. Let's join together in the spirit of giving and friendship for this special event. We'd love to see you! Call Frankie Anderson to RSVP: (303) 326-8695, www.auroraasian.org
NAAAP Colorado LEAD Toastmasters
When: Sun. Dec. 18 (third Sunday of every month), 3-4 pm
Where: Second Floor Meeting Room (Japanese Association of Colorado), Sakura Square, 1905 Lawrence
Cost: Free
Join NAAAP Colorado for our new monthly Toastmasters meetings where Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders can develop our voices and perfect our skills to become better leaders within our communities. http://www.naaapcolorado.org/Events/UpcomingEvents.aspx
PASCO New Year's Eve Gala
When: Sat. Dec. 31, 6:30 pm- 1am
Where: Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, 80124
Cost: $50 adults, $55 after 12/24, $20 kids under 12. $20 admission after dinner
Ring in 2012 with the Philippine American Society of Colorado, with a dinner and dance, champagne toast (apple cider for kids), raffle, party favors, special hotel rates (mention PASCO when you make reservations), semi-formal attire (no jeans, please). To purchase tickets call Nancy at 303-699-4534, or Lanie, 303-690-1760.
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| About the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival |  Your Weekend Passport to Asia and the Pacific- Dragon Boat Races. Cultural Education. Performing Arts. Food. Marketplace.
About CDBF
Founded in 2001 to celebrate Colorado's diverse Asian Pacific American (APA) communities, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (CDBF), a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, has become the region's fastest growing, family-friendly summer festival. CDBF offers festival-goers the opportunity to explore APA culture through performances, educational programs, arts and crafts, shopping, dining and the exciting athletic competition of dragon boat racing.
Contact Information: 11049 West 44th Avenue Suite 110 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 T: 303-953-7277 F: 303-953-7278 Toll-free: 877.716.BOAT (2628)
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2011 SPONSORS
Community Partner
Associate Sponsors
MillerCoors
Toyota
Yelp
Coast2Coast
Isle Casino Hotel
Black Hawk
Westwood College Contributing Sponsors CH2MHILL
Dave & Buster's
DaVita
Denver Water
1stBank
University of Northern Colorado
Walmart
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