VCCAA
Introduction
The Ventura CountyChinese-American Association (VCCAA) was organized in 1970 and chartered as anon-profit organization in 1976.
The Association’s objectivesare to preserve the Chinese cultural heritage, language and customs.
Meetings
The Board meets at 7:30pm on the third Monday of every month at the Camarillo Inn,located at 165 Daily Drive in Camarillo. Thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lu for generously donating the useof their facility! All members arewelcome to attend. Please contact yourcity representative for further information.
Historical Society
The Ventura CountyChinese-American Historical Society was founded in December 2000 under theauspices of the VCCAA. Currently, theHistorical Society comprises thirty-five members. The current Chair of the Historical Society is George Yu, MD.
The mission of theHistorical Society is to perform original research, preserve, publish and teachthe history and experiences of Chinese Americans in Ventura County.
Projects that are currentlyin progress by the Historical Society include a documentary of the history ofChinese in Ventura County, a memorial for the China Alley in Ventura, inconjunction with the City of Ventura and the development of education materialsfor the public schools on the history of Chinese Americans in Ventura County.
For more visit their website:
Classical and FolkDance Troupe
These young Chineseclassical dancers, under the direction of Yu-Ling Lu, have won many awardsthroughout Southern California. Classesare held on Fridays, from 4-6:45 pm. Forfurther information, please contact Yu-Ling Lu at (805) 983-6082.
Adult Dance Troupe
The troupe, under thedirection of Yu-Ling Lu, is composed of active, hard-working and dedicatedadults. Classes are held on Wednesdays,from 7-9 pm at 2031 Spyglass Trail West, Oxnard. For further information, please contact Yu-Ling Lu at (805)983-6082.
Youth Group
To pass the torch of Chinesetradition, youth are invited to get involved in the VCCAA.
If you want to help out orhave any ideas, suggestions, questions or comments, please contact President SarahYim at (805) 639-0455.
Chinese School
The Chinese Language Schoolof Ventura County was established in 1978. Presently, the school offers four classes Classes are held on Fridays from 7-9 pm at the Pleasant Valley Instructional Center, 2222 Ventura Blvd (at Elm St), Camarillo, inaccordance with the school calendar of the Pleasant Valley School District.
For high school students, acredit class is available, where you can learn Chinese and earn high schoolcredit at the same time. The first two50-minute sessions are language-oriented, while the last session, 9-10 pm,conducted in English, is for enrichment in topics related to the custom, culture,history and geography of China.
If you are interested in theChinese Language Program, please contact us at VCChineseSchool@aol.com.Visit our web site at
Through the efforts and helpof many people, the Chinese Language School Library currently carries manybooks, journals and newspapers, videos and cassettes. We welcome members’ patronage, and your tax-deductible donationsare greatly appreciated.
Please contact us at VCChineseSchool@aol.com for questions.
Lion Dance Troupe& Kung Fu Club
The Lion Dance Troupe, underthe direction of Master Kee C. Ling, was founded in 1982, and has performedcountless Lion Dance shows for Chinese New Year festivities and other happyoccasions. For more information, pleasecontact Master Kee C. Ling at (805) 482-0879 or visit
The Kung Fu Club, alsofounded in 1982, has won trophies at various tournaments, including the VenturaCounty Open Karate Championship, Long Beach International Karate Championshipand Los Angeles Ultimate Karate Youth Classic Tournament.