Norman Chu

Background & Credentials

¡P Organization of Chinese Americans ¡V Ga. Chapter (OCA ¡V www.oca-georgia.org ) ¡V Secretary (2005-06), President (1989), VP (1988), Editor-in-chief (1987), Board (1986), Election Chair (1991). Successfully organized Chinese New Year banquet, Cultural Night, Tennis Tournament, July 4^th parade. OCA also raised $40K and increased membership to 100+ members in 1989.

¡P BellSouth (1984 ¡V 2006). Current position ¡V Network - Technology, Planning, and Deployment (TP&D) Group ¡V Senior Member of Technical Staff. Working in Internet Video Technology

¡P BellSouth Asian Diversity Group ¡V Pan Asian Council of Employees (PACE). President (2006), VP Membership (2005-2006), Planning committee for PACE (2003-2004). Election committee chair. Actively involved with membership drive, by-law improvements, and elections process.

¡P Ga. Tech International Student¡¦s Association - President (1980-81)

¡P Atlanta Olympics Envoy Program ¡V Singapore Chief Envoy (1994-96), VP of ASIA group. The chief liaison between the Singapore Olympic team/delegation and ACOG. Successfully met their room/board, training, & event needs.

¡P Asian Pacific American Council of GA (APAC*) - Board member (1989).

¡P APAC ¡V Heads of different local organization ¡V Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Pilipino, Korean, etc.

2007 Plans/Proposals

¡P Strengthen OCA membership and committee leadership through open dialog, quarterly membership and networking events, and personal growth opportunities ¡V e.g. Diversity Leadership seminars.

¡P Improve interactions and joint activities with other local community organizations.

¡P Leverage links & participation to local cultural groups ¡V e.g. APAC, IACA, NAAAP, GAAPICC, Lions Club.