Association of Chinese Americans
Southlake Texas
Youth Program Overview
At A-CAST, our Youth Program is dedicated to fostering leadership, community service, and personal growth among young members. Our program provides comprehensive training and support, equipping our youth with the skills and opportunities needed to make a meaningful impact.
We are proud to be recognized as a certifying organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). Through our program, participants can earn this prestigious award by dedicating their time and talents to community service, further enhancing their college and career prospects.
Membership Details
Our youth membership runs annually from September 1st to August 31st of the following year, with a membership fee of $25. As a member, you’ll receive priority access to volunteer opportunities and training activities.
Youth members who complete at least 25 hours of volunteering with A-CAST within the membership year are eligible to apply for the PVSA. Additionally, members can apply to serve on the Youth Board for the following year. The Youth Board election and new member recruitment take place during the summer, offering a chance to step into leadership roles and shape the future of our program.
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A-CAST Service Honor Award
This special recognition is designed to honor high school senior A-CAST Youth Members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to our community. To qualify, seniors must participate in at least two A-CAST activities and contribute to the youth board election process.
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This award can be earned alongside other recognitions, such as the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, providing graduating seniors with a unique distinction that reflects their dedication to service.
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Recognition Sections
1. Current and Past Youth Board Members
We proudly recognize the youth leaders who have served on our board. Their contributions have been instrumental in driving our mission forward.​​
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2024-2025 Youth board:
President – Jeffrey Liu
Secretary – Lucas Sun
EVP-events – Ethan Huang
EVP-communication – Zoe Fang
EVP-newsletter and membership – Nicole Huang
Officer – Eugenia Jin, Zachary Ding, Miranda Wei
Youth Board Apprentice – Bryan Li, Stella Zhou
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2023-2024 Youth board:
President: Cameron Chin
Director of public relations: Matthew Cai, Alexander Zhou
Director of communications: Alexander Sun, Zachary Ding
Director of youth coordinating: Ethan Huang, Zoe Fang, Nicole Huang
Secretary: Jeffery Liu
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2. PVSA Annual Award Recipients
Each year, we honor the dedication of our youth members who have achieved the Presidential Volunteer Service Award through their commitment to community service.
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2024-2025 Recipients:
Zoe Fang - Gold Award(Young Adults) - 254 hours
Ethan Liu Huang - Bronze Award(Young Adults) - 165 hours
Matthew Cai - Bronze Award(Young Adults) - 104 hours
Zachary Ding - Bronze Award(Young Adults) - 104 hours
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Jeffrey Liu - Gold Award(Teen) - 336 hours
Alex Sun - Gold Award(Teen) - 169.5 hours
Wendi Chan - Gold Award(Teen) - 149 hours
Lucas Sun - Gold Award(Teen) - 122.5 hours
Nicole Huang - Gold Award(Teen) - 117 hours
Eugenia Jin - Gold Award(Teen) - 113 hours
Charles liu - Gold Award(Teen) - 105 hours
Bryan Li - Silver Award(Teen) - 77 hours
Zoe Cheng - Bronze Award(Teen) - 55 hours
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2023-2024 Recipients:
Boyang Liu - Gold (Young Adults) - 276 hours
Sophia Deng - Silver (Young Adults) - 182.5 hours
Victoria Li - Bronze (Young Adults) - 116 hours
Alex Zhou - Gold (Teens) - 104.5 hours
Jeffrey Liu - Gold (Teens) - 102.5 hours​​
Wendi Chan - Bronze (Teens) - 54.5 hours
Zoe Fang - Bronze (Teens) - 52 hours
Nicole Huang - Bronze (Teens) - 51 hours
Ethan Huang - Bronze (Teens) - 50 hours
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3. A-CAST Service Honor Award Recipients
Beginning in 2024, we will celebrate our high school seniors who have earned the A-CAST Service Honor Award, highlighting their exceptional dedication to our community.
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2024 Recipients:
Matthew Cai - Carroll Senior High School 2025
Zachery Ding - Carroll Senior High School 2025
Alex Zhou - Carroll Senior High School 2025
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