C.A.C.A. 58th BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION
From Exclusion to Empowerment: Shaping a Just Future
The C.A.C.A. 58th Biennial National Convention will held in a hybrid model with in-person and virtual participation.
UPDATE 8/24/2025: Registration is closed. If you have any questions regarding registration, email [email protected].
UPDATE 8/24/2025: Candidates for National Office who submitted bios can be found here. Note: this does not preclude the requirement to be nominated at the Convention. If you would like to submit a bio, email your headshot and bio to [email protected].
UPDATE 8/24/2025: Registration is closed. If you have any questions regarding registration, email [email protected].
UPDATE 8/24/2025: Candidates for National Office who submitted bios can be found here. Note: this does not preclude the requirement to be nominated at the Convention. If you would like to submit a bio, email your headshot and bio to [email protected].
Free registration. Suggested donation $200 for in-person delegates and non-delegates to cover costs.
All meals for in-person delegates are provided. Non-delegates may join meals held at National Headquarters at no charge. Tickets for restaurant meals will be available for purchase.
Delegates, participating in-person or virtually, are required to register by August 23, 2025, to provide accurate headcount and method of participation. All National Board members must register as delegates.
In-person non-delegates are required to register by August 23, 2025.
No per diem allowance will be provided for in-person delegate attendance.
All sessions and meals will be held at National Headquarters unless otherwise noted.
No workshops are scheduled.
There will be no excursions or non-delegate activities.
See this page for suggested things to do and eat.
Location
C.A.C.A. National Headquarters
1044 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA
1044 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA
DateS
September 5, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Schedule
The condensed and streamlined schedule includes 16 hours dedicated to convention business, committee reports, resolutions, and discussions. Plenary sessions are closed and for members only.
All activities will be held at National Headquarters 1044 Stockton Street , unless otherwise noted.
Friday and Saturday are casual attire. Sunday is business casual attire.
All activities will be held at National Headquarters 1044 Stockton Street , unless otherwise noted.
Friday and Saturday are casual attire. Sunday is business casual attire.
FRIDAY, September 5, 2025
SATURDAY, September 6, 2025
SUNDAY, September 7, 2025
8:30 - 10:00 AM Registration
9:00 - 10:00 AM Breakfast
9 - 10 AM Breakfast
9 - 10 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Plenary Session (members only)
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Plenary Session (members only)
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Closing Plenary Session (members only)
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 PM Spirit of America Awards & Luncheon
McCormick and Kuleto's at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point Street
McCormick and Kuleto's at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point Street
1:30 - 5:00 PM Plenary Session (members only)
1:30 - 5:00 PM Plenary Session (members only)
6:30 - 9:00 PM Dinner
Lai Hong Lounge, 1416 Powell Street6:30 - 8:30 PM Dinner
BBQ Steak hosted by the San Francisco Lodge
8:30 - 11:00 PM Chinatown After Dark
Lion's Den Bar & Lounge, 57 Wentworth Place
Check back regularly for updates to the schedule.
Non-Delegates
Registration is required for non-delegate in-person attendance.
No non-delegate activities will be offered. Check out this page for suggested things to do and places to eat!
Non-delegates are welcome to attend meals hosted at National Headquarters. Individual tickets for off-site meals will be available for purchase. Off-site meals will be included for non-delegates who donate the suggested $200.
Hotel Information
Both hotels are within walking distance of National Headquarters.
$88 (one full or 2 twin beds); $105 (one queen - 2 rms available, top floor); $105 (2 full beds - 4 rms available, top floor )
Address: 465 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 434-3883
To register at the Grant Plaza Hotel, download the instructions here. Email requested information to [email protected].
Deadline: August 22, 2025
Hilton Hotel Financial District $159 (one king or 2 full beds)
Address: 750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 433-6600
To register at the Hilton Hotel, book at this link.
Deadline: August 14, 2025
Hotel rates are valid September 4 - 8, 2025. No resort or convenience fees charged. Taxes are not included.
Transportation & Parking
Airports
Nearest airports are: San Francisco International (SFO) and Oakland International (OAK)
Airport Transportation
Options for transportation to the hotels include Lyft/Uber, taxi, or Super Shuttle. You can also take BART and walk a few blocks.
SFO: taxi information
OAK: taxi information
Getting around the Bay Area
Parking near National Headquarters
Public transportation is encouraged as parking is very expensive in San Francisco.
Portsmouth Square Parking Garage 733 Kearny Street San Francisco, CA 94108
St. Mary's Square Garage 433 Kearny Street San Francisco, CA 94108
Convention Book
The convention book will be published in a digital format on the national website. A limited number of copies may be printed.
Local lodges, companies, and organizations are encouraged to advertise. Submissions for ads are due August 23, 2025.
Full page $100Half page $70
Quarter page $40
Option 1 Pay and upload ad online: Click on the Registration button above and choose the appropriate ad size. You will be able to upload your ad (use PDF, jpg, or png file type) and pay online.
Option 2 Pay by check and email ad: If you prefer to pay by check, make check out and mail to the following. Separately email your ad (PDF, jpg, or png file type) to [email protected].
C.A.C.A. NationalSherman Tang, Treasurer
1044 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Donors
Thank you to all the cash and in-kind donors for helping to make the convention possible!
Herb Wong (Salinas)
Siu Wong (Albuquerque)
Joyce Woo Eng (Houston)
Kuo Eng (Houston)
Calvin Yep (Houston)
Jewelry Yep (Houston)
Cathy Lee (Seattle)
Roger Eng (San Francisco)
Kin Hui (San Antonio)
Philomena Tang (San Francisco)
Sherman Tang (San Francisco)
Dorothy Chongkit (Portland)
Munson Kwok (Los Angeles)
GG Rowe (Portland)
Cheryll Leo-Gwin (Seattle)
Gay Yuen (Los Angeles)
Wayne Ng (Los Angeles)
Eddie Chin (San Francisco)
Tony Chan (Albuquerque)
Carolyn Chan (Albuquerque)
Raymond Wong (San Antonio)
N. MaiLai Eng (San Antonio)
Susan Dickson (Los Angeles)
Suellen Cheng (Los Angeles)
Nancy Gee (Peninsula)
Donna Woo Quintana (Phoenix)
Eve Lee Collins (Phoenix)
Victor Ong (Phoenix)
Melanie Chan (San Francisco)
Rick Eng (Los Angeles)
Philip Young (Los Angeles)
Meng Ansley (Phoenix)
Tak Charles Mau (Greater San Gabriel Valley)
Warren Yee (Seattle)
Rusty Chan (Albuquerque)
Eugene Moy (Los Angeles)
Susan Sing (Los Angeles)
Alan Lai (Seattle)
Helen Yee (Phoenix)
Eva Li (Phoenix)
Qiang Bjornak (Greater San Gabriel Valley)
Morgan Lewis & Bockius, LLP
Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in San Francisco
FAQS
Are non-delegates allowed to attend the business meetings?
According to the C.A.C.A. Constitution, all members are allowed to attend open sessions but only delegates will be recognized to address the National Council. In closed sessions, only delegates may attend. Currently, there are no closed sessions scheduled.
What accommodations are available at National Headquarters if I have trouble with stairs?
There are twelve steps up to the main entry of the building. The cafeteria area is downstairs but meals can be brought up to the main floor if necessary.
What is the dress code?
Friday and Saturday are casual attire. Sunday is business casual attire.
Do we need to bring the Lodge banners?
Each lodge should bring its lodge banner to National Headquarters on Thursday, September 4. They will be hung in the main hall for the duration of the convention.
Each lodge should bring its lodge banner to National Headquarters on Thursday, September 4. They will be hung in the main hall for the duration of the convention.
Is there a list of suggested activities or restaurants to try, for non-delegates or for our time before/after the convention?
We gathered a list of suggested sights to see and restaurants to try. Most, but not all, are within walking distance of Chinatown. Take a look on this page. We will add other suggestions as we hear about them.
More FAQs will be added as questions are posed.
Contact Us
Send us your questions using the form to the right. Or email directly [email protected].