The Chinese Youth Club (CYC) promotes, organizes, and supports athletics, cultural experiences, and academic excellence among Asian American youth and enriches their lives through participation in cultural, athletic, and community activities.

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The 69th North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament (NACIVT) will be held in Washington, DC Chinatown this Labor Day weekend from August 30th to September 2nd, 2013.
These events bring in 1,500 players and coaches with 3000 to 4000 daily spectators. The tournament rotates between seven cities: Boston, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC.  
We look forward to your support  as CYC partners with Washington CCBA in hosting this tournament.  

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, (we are collecting names now):
SET UP NETS IN THE AM &/OR TAKE DOWN NETS IN THE PM
COMMAND CENTER CREWS (various shifts throughout the weekend)
RUNNERS DURING GAMES
TRASH AND CLEAN UP CREW (various shifts throughout the weekend)
Students who wish to participate and receive community service hours are welcomed.

This is a huge event and we need all the help we can get so if you can volunteer in any way possible, please let us know and contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

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The Year of The Snake

The lunar year 4711 will mark the year of the Snake.
Occupying the 6th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Snake symbolizes such character traits as intelligence, gracefulness and materialism. When it comes to decision-making, Snakes are extremely analytical and precise.

Contemplative and private, the Snake is not outwardly emotional. He can appear cunning and reticent and works very modestly in the business environment. The Snake will plot and scheme to make certain things turn out exactly as they want them to. They are not great communicators and can become quite possessive when they set their minds on achieving the interest of a partner.

Snakes have very few friends because thy are not outwardly emotional or open creatures. The friends they do make generally last a lifetime, even though peers may find it hard to relate to the Snake because he is withdrawn and secretive. Still, Snakes like social functions, in moderation, where they can gossip about the latest scandal or the newest news. If you stab a Snake in the back it is likely you will never be forgiven. In addition, you should prepare yourself for retaliation for the Snake always gets the last word.

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CYC T-shirts for Sale $15 each.

Remaining shirts with sizes:
1 Lime Green in XL
1 Dark Green in XL
Contact Penny Lee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it