ABOUT US
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
TAS Orphanage Club
MEET OUR CABINET
OFFICERS
PRESIDENTS
Darius H. (‘27), Sian P. (‘27), Kaela A. (‘27)
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VICE PRESIDENTS
Reina C. (‘28), Soo Yeon S. (‘28)
SECRETARY
Abby C. (‘29)
TREASURER
Sharon N. (‘27)
COMMITTEES
CATHWEL OUTINGS
Chairpersons: Amber L. (‘30)*, Lucas K. (‘28), Wendy C. (‘27)
One Saturday each month, a group of Orphanage Club members (Middle and Upper School) go on outings with boys, ages 8-17, of the Cathwel Orphanage for a day of fun in Taipei. Cathwel Boys have visited museums, basketball courts, lasertag, and also have Lunar New Year celebration lunches. Some outings are also held at TAS, like last year's VEX Robotics x OC Cathwel collaboration. This is a long term commitment in which members have the opportunity to build a relationship with a boy they are paired with. Our committee’s goal is to allow these kids to enjoy a fun experience like other kids their age would, and to facilitate member-kid bonding so they feel valued and loved.
HUNGER DAY
Chairpersons: Soo Yeon S. (‘28), Sharon N. (‘27)
The Hunger Week Committee is in charge of organizing a week of events, twice per school year (fall and spring), to raise awareness about food insecurity and encourage people to be mindful with their food. To do so, we set up donation booth in front of the lobby and skybridge for the school community to donate money that goes to organizations like Oxfam America. We also enlist Upper School students to give Hunger Lessons to Lower School students to teach them about global hunger and food waste.
FUNDRAISING
Chairpersons: Raina Z. (‘30), Reina C. ('28)
Formerly separate branches (Book Sale and Flea Market), fundraising aims to raise money for committee activities. Now, our main sources of fundraising are the two fairs that happen every academic year. The money raised is used to fund outings, to supplement Pack and Mail and PSB when certain items cannot be bought/given by the wider community, as well as donations to international charities.
PUBLICITY
Chairpersons: Chloe S. (‘27), Momoka H. (‘28)
The publicity committee is responsible for publicizing the club’s major events and managing its online presence. To help other committees, Publicity helps create flyers for events and activities, designs thank you cards for those who have supported Orphanage Club, and manages our social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram) and this website!
PSB (Pearl S. Buck)
Chairpersons: Abby C. (‘29), Clara H. (‘29)*, Roy P. (‘28)
Working with the Pearl S. Buck (PSB) Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan (財團法人台北市賽珍珠基金會), the Orphanage Club PSB Committee runs a winter/Christmas gift initiative, having members of the TAS community buy gifts and turn them in. Then, OC Members help wrap gifts (last year was around 380 gifts wrapped), with gifts for children and teenagers. We also present six children (selected by PSB) who have exemplified exceptional character with scholarships.
PACK AND MAIL
Chairperson: Oscar H. (‘28)
The Pack and Mail committee is in charge of organizing workdays to pack and mail supplies to underprivileged families all around Taiwan. We have been sending basic necessities, such as rice, soy sauce, toiletries, and soap, to Orchid Island for over 40 years. This year, we are collaborating with PSB to send care packages to 30 families across Taipei/New Taipei for Lunar New Year.
FRIDAY IMPAIRED VISION ENGLISH (FIVE)
Chairpersons: Christopher L. (‘29)*, Evelyn L. (‘28), Julie B. (‘27)
FIVE (Friday Impaired Vision English) is a program where dedicated TAS Middle and Upper school students visit the Taipei Municipal School for the Visually Impaired (TMSVI) every Friday night from 6:00 to 7:30pm. Through one-on-one conversations and tutoring, FIVE members help strengthen their students’ ability to use English in academic and social settings. There are around 20 lessons per year, requiring a weekly Friday commitment of tutors (and flexible availability in substitute tutors). They also host two parties, one at the end of each semester, to celebrate all the hard work the students do during the year.
CHUNG YI OUTINGS
Chairpersons: Brandon H. ('28), Lena C. (‘28), Chloe L. (‘29)*
One Sunday each month, a group of Orphanage Club members (Middle and Upper School) go on an outing to play with children (ages 2-6) from the Chung Yi Orphanage (going to the playground, reading to them, or playing indoor games). Each OC member is paired with a child from Chung Yi for the outing (making it a commit club, as each member develops a bond with each child). During these outings, we hope to make a difference in these children’s lives and put smiles on their faces.