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WASHINGTON SEMINAR PROGRAM DETAILS

The 19^th Washington Seminar on U.S.-China Relations:

Strategic Dialogues - Shared Vision for the Next 30 Years
Thursday & Friday, April 22 & 23, 2010

Seminar Speakers and Activities*

Thursday, April 22

Friday, April 23

Seminar sessions will be held at the Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington DC.
REGISTER for the Seminar by April 1 to avoid late fees.
If staying at the Washington Plaza, reserve room by March 22 for special Seminar rate.
Registration & hotel details are attached, and are available at www.uscpfa.org.

* Program subject to change.

An Opportunity to host a student:

Sara Pajunen Program Coordinator Compass USA www.compass-usa.net 612.802.2455 www.sarapajunen.com A group of 25 Chinese students will be visiting the Twin Cities Area through Compass USA (www.compass-usa.net). The young adults will complete 12 hours of class each week, tour the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, and have a real American family! Host a student for eight days and learn about China and Chinese culture while they learn about American ways. A wonderful international experience - especially for children! Host a Chinese student this summer through Compass USA! Dates: July 14 � July 22, 2010 Place: Minneapolis Responsibilities: 1. A private sleeping space (not necessarily an entire room). 2. Transportation to and from "Academic Center" on class days (Monday-Friday). 3. Food for most meals. 4. Inclusion in weekend activities with family. 5. Families should consist of a single parent or two parent home with children (preferable). However, homes with only a couple are welcome as well!

We Celebrated the Beginning of the

Year of the Tiger

120 guests gathered on Sunday, February 21, 2010
5:00 Gathering 5:30 Dinner 7:00 Program

Grand Szechuan Restaurant
10602 France Avenue South in Bloomington

Chinese New Year Banquet Program

   5:00 Social Hour

   5:30 Welcome & Dinner

      Walter Graff & Mary Warpeha, Co-Presidents USCPFA-MN

   Emcees: Margaret Wong   Linda Mealey-Lohmann

   7:00 Program

       Zhao Ben, Musician & Educator

       �Living and Working in Beijing" Gregory Buteyn, Ernst & Young

   Closing Song:

       友谊地久天长 - Auld Lang Syne

A special thank you to our Table Sponsors

Gregory & Vivien Buteyn

Ernst & Young

Confucius Institute

(University of Minnesota)