Our Mission Statement:

The Vietnamese Culture & Science Association's (VCSA) promotes excellence in education, leadership, and skills development through culture and science.  Our organization encourages multi-generational and cross-cultural collaborations.  We foster civic participation in mainstream North America and its Vietnamese communities.

Our Objectives:

The VCSA's goals are as follows:

• Preserve and develop Vietnamese heritage and culture for the Vietnamese American young adults and Vietnamese descendants by establishing various programs and activities.

• Promote cooperation among Vietnamese American professionals in exchanging their skills, participating in the programs and activities to build a strong Vietnamese community in North America in general, and in Texas and other states of U.S. in particular.

• Encourage participation in community programs and activities and build a strong sense of civic responsibility among Vietnamese Americans and Canadians.

• Collaborate with other Asian communities and the mainstream society.

Minnesota Activities and Programs:

• Arrange monthly general meetings to update happenings, obtain feedback, and generate ideas for VCSA programs and activities.

• Organize and participate in cultural and community events such as the Vietnamese Lantern festival, Lunar New Year, and Feed My Starving Children.

• Promote awareness in causes such as the U.S. Census reporting, Statewide Tobacco Education & Engagement Project (STEEP), and Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam (HSCV).

• Develop rapport with other organizations and partnering with them for successful achievement of goals.

• Partner with Hennepin County Library in establishing and leading ACT Test preparation classes for high school students.

• Recognize outstanding efforts and contributions of individuals in group, such as meal preparation, initiating activities, and volunteerism.

• Support VCSA member’s various interests, fundraiser dinners, as well as assisting them in labor needs.

• Plan socializing, teamwork, and fun group building events and trips.

• We will be hosting Len Duong Camp for 2012.