ROANOKE TIMES

                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: TUESDAY, April 2, 1991                   TAG: 9104020329
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-4   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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CHINESE-AMERICAN GROUP SEEKS MEMBERS

The Southwest Virginia Chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans will hold a spring luncheon April 13 to kick off its membership drive.

The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood in Roanoke. Joe Wong, an architecture professor at Virginia Tech, will present a slide show, "The Chinese Garden."

The luncheon costs $12 per person. Checks must be made payable to OCA Southwest Virginia Chapter and sent by April 10 to J.S. Chen, 513 Cranwell Circle, Blacksburg 24060.

The purpose of the Organization of Chinese Americans is to encourage Chinese-Americans to participate in civic affairs, secure justice and equal opportunities, and promote cultural heritage. A referral service also is available for members who seek professional services. Annual dues are $35 for families and $25 for individuals.

For more information, call Chin Kuo at 231-7153.



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