根據組織規章,康谷華協的主要功能為組織、支援康谷地區華人的教育、文化及各項活動,聯繫華人情感,並與主流社會作文化上的交流。
華協由各會員組成,設有理事會及千橡中文學校,並有下列七個小組來推動各項活動:
教育組:聯絡及配合協調中文學校事務,負責中文學校校長之徵選,獎學金籌劃與發放。
公關組:負責與社區及其他社團之聯繫。
通訊組:千橡通訊編輯與發行、會員會籍資料更新。
籌款組:籌款及有關捐款的活動。
活動組:春節晚會、聯誼舞會與節慶有關活動。
康樂組:一般活動如專題演講、座談會、展示會、露營、滑雪、電影欣賞等。
金齡組:提供社區內老人服務。
除規章所述以上小組外,其他尚有財務負責協會的帳務、各項支出收入與財務規劃,秘書負責會議記錄、理事聯絡、選舉、秘書事宜及一般支援。
康谷華協為一個百分之百義務服務性質的團體。每一位理事均為無薪給職。華協的一般運作與活動,也就是靠著所有理事的奉獻、服務與各位的支持。
The functions of the CCCA operating committees (康谷華協工作小組) are to carry out specific activities in support of the CCCA objectives. The Operating committees include committees on Education, Community Outreach, Communications, Fund-Raising, Events, and Senior Citizen Services.
1. Education Committee
The main objective of Educational Committee is to oversee and support the operation of the Thousand Oaks Chinese School (TOCS).
Specific functions of the Committee include:
– Oversee financial operations of the TOCS and PVA by working with the CCCA Controller; including budgeting and over-budget approvals.
– Coordinate education and culture related activities among CCCA, TOCS, and PVA.
– Organize and process the scholarship award applications, selection and distribution.
– Coordinate annual TOCS Principal nomination and election process.
2. Community Outreach Committee
The objectives of the Community Outreach Committee are to represent CCCA in interfacing with other organizations, to promote cultural exchange activities, and to participate in civic activities representing the local Chinese American community. To better serve the community, special groups can be initiated with the approval of the CCCA board and are overseen by the Community Outreach Committee.
3. Communications Committee
The objectives of the Communications Committee are to enhance communication amongst all members and local communities, and to coordinate annual CCCA nomination and election processes.
Specific functions and responsibilities of the committee are:
– Maintaining membership directory, database and the CCCA website.
– Mailing regular CCCA information to members.
– Membership drive.
– Liaison between the CCCA and the CCCA Journal operations.
– Coordinating the CCCA election process.
4. Fund-Raising Committee
The objective of the Fund Raising Committee is to raise funds for supporting various CCCA activities
Specific functions are to solicit donations and collaborate with other committees for fund raising activities.
5. Events Committee
The objectives of the Event Committee are to organize and sponsor lectures, seminars, festivals and recreational events.
6. Senior Citizen Services Committee
The objective of the Senior Citizen Services Committee is to provide selected services for senior citizens of the local Chinese American community.
The committee’s functions may include
– Facilitating regular senior gatherings.
– Creating liaison with the Thousand Oaks Senior Center and other institutions.
– Organizing special events for senior citizens.