The 2006 board of directors held its 4^th meeting of the year on May 21 at director Nancy Hwang's house in Wheaton.  Serveral topics were discussed at the meeting but special attention was focused on the planning of the 5-school picnic .  In the past few years this had been a 3-school event jointly held by Beinu (北一女), Chien Chung (建中), and NTU (台大) alumni associations.  Because of the event's success in the past two more schools (中山女高和師大附中) have decided to join this year.  The meeting concentrated on several topics: the 5-school picnic on Saturday, June 17^th.

In the meeting the board also reviewed the two events held in April.  Many suggestions were made on improving them the next time around.  Board members discussed the posibility of making NTUAA-DC a non-profit organization.

Have you been working too hard lately?  Have you taken time off to enjoy the great outdoors?  When was the last time you took your entire family out?  Do you wish to get together with your old friends but never found time?  Have you met any new friends lately?  We have the answer for you.  Come to the 5-school picnic.  We guarantee you lots fun, delicious food, excellent program for all to enjoy.

Time:	June 17, Saturday, 12 noon-4 pm
Place:	Bluejay Pavillion, Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Directions:	From points North: Take I-270 S, Exit 11, turn right to Quince Orchard R., then right to Clopper Rd. Park is on your left after ~6 minutes. From points South: Take I-270 N. Exit 10, turn right to Clopper Rd. Park is on your left after ~4 minute drive.
Cost:	$10 for adults and children over 13; $5 for children 6-12; Free for children 5 and under Note: Park entry fee is $2 per person for cars with Maryland license plate; $3 per person for non-Maryland plate.
Contacts:	Please contact the following persons by June 7: DC & Maryland:  Nancy Hwang 俞國寧 301-946-8550 Virginia:  Julie Du 蔡義方 703-734-8527 Baltimore:  Joanna Lin 陳明珠 410-252-9553 Frederick:  Lily Gu Gou 顧莉莉 301-663-8224

You may find more information here about the park, including an area map.

Our twin April events: 中西醫學講座 及 網球交誼 were a success.

On April 22, we held the 1st in the series of Western and Chinese Medicine Seminar.  Thirty-five (35) alumni as well as non-alumni attended Dr. Pung and Dr. Chou’s session on allergy.  After learning how to manage allergy, we wish the participants enjoy alleviation from this seasonal discomfort.

On April 29, 81 people attended the tennis social held at the Four Seasons Tennis Club.  Some came with the entire family.  All participants, young and not so young, enjoyed an evening of social, friendly games and tasty snacks.  Special thanks go to Dr. Charles Young for his coordination and help in securing the excellent site.  We apologize that the sushi platter ran empty when some tennis players tried to sample it after a late game.  We will try to order even more sushi and schedule the serving time better next year.

2006 Glorystar Children's Choral Festival will be held at the Music Center at Strathmore.  Ticket is $15. For more information, please check the following PDF file, "glorystar.pdf".

On March 24, 2006, NTU held a seminar on the ideals and principles of the late President Fu (傅斯年校長) on running an institute of higher learning.  Prof. Chun-chieh Huang黃俊傑教授 led the discussion on「傅斯年在台大的辦學理念與策略」.  The occasion was to commemorate the 110th birthday of the late President Fu.  The newly published 「台灣大學辦學理念與策略」by the Taiwan University Publishing Center is a collection of Mr. Fu’s writings during his tenure as President of the University from 1949-1950.