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About ACTO

American Citizens of Taiwan Origin (ACTO) is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization.  ACTO was founded in 1988 with the purpose of achieving the following objectives:

• Responsible Citizenship – to promote the active participation of American citizens of Taiwan origin in the American political process
  
• Community Service – to contribute to the prosperity and welfare of American society in general; to serve the public with educational and other community services
  
• Cultural Heritage – to preserve the cultural heritage of American citizens of Taiwan origin; to provide opportunities to learn about the culture heritage of its members; to work with other Asian American organizations celebrating cultural activities
  
• Equal opportunity – to be an advocate for justice and fairness toward American citizens of Taiwan origin; to oppose prejudice and discrimination against Asian Americans.
  
• Positive Images – to create and foster positive images and role models for American citizens of Taiwan origins.
  

ACTO is a national, non-profit, non-partisan organization of Americans of Taiwan origin.  ACTO was founded with the aim to provide public service, and to encourage full participation in mainstream American life. Its main objectives are:

(1)      to advocate responsible citizens

(2)      to contribute to the prosperity and quality of the community and society at large

(3)      to promote active participation in American political process

(4)      to secure justice, fairness, and equal opportunity for American culture

(5)      to preserve our positive culture heritage

(6)      to promote more understanding and adaptation of American culture

(7)      to provide learning experience and testing fround for our second generation

(8)      to cultivate positive identity of our second generation

(9)      to eliminate prejudice and discrimination against Asian Americans

(10)     to cultivate positive image of American Citizen of Taiwan origin

Membership is open to all immigrants from Taiwan and their immediate family and descendants.  Courtesy membership is available to individuals of other origins.  Members’ recommendation and board directors’ approvals are required.

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ACTO Organizations

• Northern Virginia Chinese School - a non-profit language school based in Marshall High School in Falls Church, Virginia
  
• Investment Information Exchange Community (I2EC) - a non-profit organization for educating the community on the basics of investment.  Meetings are held in Falls Church, Virginia.
  

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ACTO Activities

• ACTO Outstanding Student Award - This is an annual award given to a student based on academic record and public service.
  
• Senior Citizens Foundation - This organization provides services for senior citizens, including transportation during elections.
  

Links to ACTO Organizations

• Northern Virginia Chinese School
• I2EC - Investment Information Exchange Community

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