Ethnic Clubs & Social Organizations
African American
African American Historical Museum & Cultural Center of Iowa
Address: 55 12th Ave. S.E.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406
Telephone: 319.862.2101
1.877.526.1863 (Toll-free)
Fax: 319.862.2105
E-mail: gro.awoikcalb|noitamrofni#gro.awoikcalb|noitamrofni
Website: www.blackiowa.org/
Contact: Tom Moore, Executive Director
Purpose: The mission of the African American Historical Museum & Cultural Center of Iowa is to preserve and share Iowa's rich African-American heritage by offering educational resources to the public and by promoting a new center for learning.
The museum aims to educate the public and to promote and publicize the heritage of black people of continental African descent. The museum networks with other like organizations to promote a wider sense of community involvement. To accomplish its goals, the museum develops programs designed to educate and involve the community. In addition to raising funds, the museum frequently procures artifacts, art and related historical items for exhibit and preservation.
Eligibility: The museum is open to the public, and memberships are available to those who wish to offer further support.
University of Iowa African Association
Address: 46 Student Activities Center
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Iowa City, IA 52242
Telephone: 319.335.2869
E-mail: moc.oohay|acirfaiu#moc.oohay|acirfaiu
Purpose: Started in 1972, the University of Iowa African Association's sole purpose is to create an environment that enhances the educational development of Africans at the University of Iowa and its surrounding communities. The University of Iowa African Association's objectives are to:
Stimulate interest in African affairs among Africans, as well as non-Africans at the University of Iowa and the surrounding communities Create a more secure environment of solidarity for Africans in Iowa City and to promote and uphold the legitimate interests of Africans at the University
Asian American
Iowa Asian Alliance
Address: Regency 1 Building
1501 50th Street Suite 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Telephone: 515.309.6047
Website: iowaasianalliance.com
Purpose: The Iowa Asian Alliance is a professional business organization that represents and promotes the business, economic and community development of a united Asian American community in Iowa. They serve as a centralized point of contact for services, support and resources to all members. Unlike many other Asian American associations, the IAA has a full-time staff and many contacts throughout the business community. Activities include an annual dinner honoring business and community leaders, trade missions, business workshops and seminars, political advocacy training and promotion of the community and the cultural initiatives of its membership.
Chinese
Friendship Association of Chinese Students & Scholars (FACSS)
Telephone: 319.353.4358
E-mail: ude.awoiu|gnaij-naiqoaix#ude.awoiu|gnaij-naiqoaix
Website: www.uiowa.edu/~facss/
Contact: Song Yi, President
Purpose: The Friendship Association of Chinese Students & Scholars (FACSS) is a university-registered student organization at the University of Iowa, Iowa City. The mission of FACSS is to promote friendship among Chinese, American, and other UI students; to provide opportunities for cultural understanding and exchange on and off campus; and to serve as a liaison between Chinese students, the university and local community.
Iowa Chinese Language School
Address: P.O. Box 648
Johnston, IA 50131
Telephone: 515.276.3744
E-mail: moc.oohay|uil_iz#moc.oohay|uil_iz
Contact: Lucy Liu, Ph.D., Principal
Purpose: The Iowa Chinese Language School provides fun opportunities for everyone who wants to learn Mandarin Chinese language, art and culture. It also aims to create a multicultural environment in the community and to promote friendship between the people of the United States and China.
Short courses are offered based on requests from businesses, tourists and others who want to learn Chinese language, art and customs.
Czech/Slovak
Federation of Czech Groups
Address: 1228 Second Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Telephone: 319.362.9032 (Michael Papich)
319.364.4379 (Lillian Kopecky)
319.362.8434 (St. Wenceslaus Church)
Fax: 319.362.7020
Purpose: The federation is made up of delegates from 10 local Czech Societies. Their combined efforts seek to preserve Czech culture, heritage and language.
Eligibility: Anyone 16 years and older with allegiance to the United States and democracy is eligible to join.
The National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library
Address: 30 16th Ave. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Telephone: 319.362.8500
Fax: 319.363.2209
E-mail: gro.lmscn|ofni#gro.lmscn|ofni
Website: www.ncsml.org
Hours: April 30 through October 31
Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 4 p.m
November 1 through May 1
Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.
Purpose: The NCSML offers the general public four exhibit galleries filled with items that explain the history and culture of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. "Homelands: The Story of the Czech and Slovak People" is a permanent exhibit. Three regularly rotated special exhibit galleries focus on a variety of Czech and Slovak topics in greater detail. The library holds an impressive collection of books and archival materials pertaining to Czech and Slovak history and culture. In addition, the Museum Store carries hard-to-find items made in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Eligibility: The museum is open to the public, and memberships are available to those who wish to offer further support.
Czech Heritage Foundation, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 761
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Telephone: 319.362.5123
Contact: Russell Novotny, President
Purpose: Preservation of Czech history, music, education, culture and traditions. Through the foundation, students are able to access a homestay program in the Czech Republic. The Czech Heritage Foundation invites anyone who is interested in the Foundation's mission to contact the Foundation at the phone number above.
Danish
The Danish Immigrant Museum
Address: 2212 Washington Street
PO Box 470
Elk Horn, IA 51531
Telephone: 800.759.9192
712-764-7001
Fax: 712.764.7002
E-mail: ten.sniten|sumkd#ten.sniten|sumkd
Contact: Rick Burns, Executive Director
Purpose: The Danish Immigrant Museum is dedicated to preserving the culture and history and to sharing the stories of the Danish people who immigrated to America. The museum hopes to actively promote the link between Denmark and the United States.
New exhibits occur twice a year. The museum also hosts a lecture series, an outdoor summer theater presentation titled "Number the Stars," Tivoli Fest, Jule Fest, nationalization ceremonies, and a mid-summer fest. The museum also contains the Family History and Genealogy Center. This genealogical resource includes 900 family histories and genealogies as well as numerous indexes and sources.
Eligibility: Various levels of membership support the mission of the museum. Benefits include free admission, discount in the gift shop and access to the museum newsletter.
Disabled Persons
Division of Persons with Disabilities
Address: Iowa Department of Human Rights
Lucas State Office Building
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Telephone: 515.242.6172
E-mail: vog.awoi|seitilibasid.rhd#vog.awoi|seitilibasid.rhd
Website: www.state.ia.us/dhr/pd/
Contact: Jill Fulitano-Avery
Purpose: The Division of Persons with Disabilities exists within the Department of Human Rights to promote the employment of Iowans with disabilities and to reduce barriers to employment by providing information, referrals, training, assessment and guidance, as well as negotiation services to employers and citizens with disabilities.
French
Alliance Francaise of Central Iowa
Address: 402 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
Telephone: 515.271.3120
515.243.4089 (Evening)
Fax: 515.246.1427
Contact: Julian Archer
Dan Ketchum
Purpose: The alliance hosts many gatherings intended to boost awareness of French cultural practices. Among these are a Bastille Day picnic, a May Day potluck and a holiday dinner. A French conversational group meets frequently.
Eligibility: Anyone who participates in the Alliance events is considered a member.
Filipino
Filipino - American Association of Iowa
Address: 1748 NW 122nd
Clive, IA 50325
Telephone: 515.556.5883
515.224.2957 (evenings)
E-mail: moc.eticxe|AInssAmAliF#moc.eticxe|AInssAmAliF
Website: filamiowa.tripod.com/
Contact: Amando or Susan Siasoco
Purpose: This group exists to make Filipino and Filipino-Americans welcome in the local community. The group's goal is to offer charitable and humanitarian assistance to the local community and to the Philippines during emergencies. Their actions promote Filipino culture while increasing knowledge on related subjects throughout Iowa
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender
First Friday Breakfast Club
Address: c/o The Davis Law Firm
666 Walnut Street, Suite 2500
Des Moines, IA 50309-3993
Telephone: 515.288.2500
E-mail: gro.awoicbff|ofni#gro.awoicbff|ofni
Website: www.ffbciowa.org
Contact: Jonathan Wilson
Purpose: The First Friday Breakfast Club (FFBC) is an educational, non-profit organization for gay men in Iowa who gather the first Friday of every month to provide mutual support, to be educated on community affairs and to further educate community opinion leaders with more positive images of gay men. It is the largest breakfast club in the state of Iowa; the main chapter is in Des Moines, and affiliated groups are located in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area and Kansas City, Missouri. The club provides a safe and supportive environment for its members, and the membership list is kept confidential. Help is also available for those who need assistance in the "coming out" process. The club also raises money for a scholarship fund and awards a yearly grant to one Iowa high school senior who has contributed to reducing the degree of homophobia in his/her school and/or community. Letters are sent to every high school counselor in Iowa to solicit scholarship candidates.
LGBT Student Services
Address: 1010H Student Services Building
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
Telephone: 515.294.5433
E-mail: ude.etatsai|sstbgl#ude.etatsai|sstbgl
Website: www.dso.iastate.edu/lgbtss/
Contact: John Faughn
Purpose: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Student Services (LGBTSS), a unit of the Dean of Students Office at Iowa State University, is a safe space for all members of the university community to explore aspects of sexual orientation and gender issues in an open and non-judgmental atmosphere. LGBTSS is committed to providing information and education that enhances the educational experience and overall quality of student life on the Iowa State campus. LGBTSS and its staff work to promote advocacy, support, visibility and diversity through programming, services and referrals. In achieving this mission, LGBTSS strives to promote full inclusion of LGBT persons and their allies at ISU and to eliminate homophobia, heterosexism, and sexism on our campus.
German
Amana Heritage Society
Address: P.O. Box 81
Amana, IA 52203
Telephone: 319.622.3567
E-mail: moc.onuj|tirehma#moc.onuj|tirehma
Purpose: The Amana Heritage Society collects and interprets the shared history of the Amana community from its True Inspirationist beginnings in Germany to its present day existence. The society shares its work with the public by keeping a well-stocked library as well as several collections of artifacts and other historical objects.
Greek
Greek Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist
Address: 501 A Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Telephone: 319.364.5460
Fax: 319.364.1546
Website: www.stjohncr.org
Contact: Father Ciprian Sas, Priest
Eligibility: All are welcome. Please call for further information.
Indian/India
Friends of India Association
Address: 7413 Westbury Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Telephone: 319.377.8706
Contact: Mr. Gangadhar Vemuganti, President
Purpose: The Friends of India Association provides a forum for members to meet and exchange views while taking part in a wide variety of activities such as cultural entertainment and community educational programs. Commitment to world service forms another pillar of the organization; and serves as a fundraising platform for humanitarian causes, including aid for victims of natural disasters. The association is interested in furthering India-related dialogues. It networks with other organizations in times of common interest, and maintains information for the media regarding the Indian community. The organization is always expanding and actively searches for future activities to support.
Newcomers to the area are invited to attend and learn about services such as housing, health care and education in relation to the Indian community.
Eligibility: Anyone interested is welcome. Please call for information.
India Student Association
Telephone: 319.621.1452
E-mail: ude.awoiu|groaidni#ude.awoiu|groaidni
ude.awoiu|ahas-modnira#ude.awoiu|ahas-modnira
Contact: Arindom Saha, President
Purpose: Established in 1981, ISA is a non-profit organization that promotes awareness of Indian culture, provides opportunities for social interaction and showcases India as a nation. The India Student Association encourages and fosters programs of special interest to the Indian community and promotes healthy interaction between the Indian community and the residents of Iowa City and surrounding areas.
Eligibility: Membership in ISA is free and open to all students, faculty and staff members of the University of Iowa.
Indonesian
Indonesian Student Association
E-mail: ude.awoiu.tsil|saimrep#ude.awoiu.tsil|saimrep
Contact: Teddy Robin, President
Purpose: ISA fosters friendship and unity among Indonesians who live far away from their home country while also serving as a medium for social gatherings.
This site serves as a source of information for Permias (which stands for Persatuan Mahasiswa Indonesia di Amerika Serikat or Indonesian Student Association in United States of America) members as well as for those who want to know more about Permias Iowa City.
Eligibility: For further information, please contact the president.
Irish
SAPADAPASO
Address: P.O. Box 2771
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Telephone: 319.396.3360 (Home)
319.375.2028 (Work)
Contact: Tammy Hill
Purpose: Sapadapaso works to preserve Irish heritage by hosting the Irish Hooley, an Irish party, and the March 17th parade. Eligibility: Anybody who is interested is welcome to attend meetings.
Italian
Italian-American Cultural Center
Address: 1961 Indianola Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
Telephone: 515.280.3719
Fax: 515.883.2165
E-mail: ten.asudoelcm|crongis#ten.asudoelcm|crongis
Purpose: Patricia Civitate, Director Purpose: The IACC preserves and promotes the customs of the Italian people. This is accomplished through a cultural museum, several vocational displays and the Photo Exhibit Hall.
Japanese
Japan America Society of Iowa
Address: P.O. Box 12093
Des Moines, IA 50312
Telephone: 515.281.2361
Fax: 515.281.2601
E-mail: gro.awoinapaj|ofni#gro.awoinapaj|ofni
Website: www.japaniowa.org/
Contact: Mayumi Ameku, Board President
Purpose: The JASI promotes friendly international relations, Japanese cultural activities and mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and Japan. The society is dedicated to the cause of peace.
Jewish
Agudas Achim Congregation
Address: 602 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Telephone: 319.337.3813
Fax: 319.337.6764
E-mail: moc.loa|mihcasaduga#moc.loa|mihcasaduga
Contact: Rabbi Jeff Portman
Purpose: In addition to synagogue programs and activities, Agudas Achim helps Iowa Jews maintain and enjoy their lifestyle and religious observances.
Some services offered are:
Kosher Meat Co-op
The Hy-Vee Food Store on Waterfront Drive stocks kosher meat and chicken, and will also order items not carried. Contact Aliber Hillel at 338-0778 or ude.awoiu.geew.eulb|lellih#ude.awoiu.geew.eulb|lellih
Shabbat and Holiday Service
Shabbat services are regularly held on Friday evenings at 7:45 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Further services are held throughout the year to celebrate the High Holy Days as well as other holidays.
Schooling
Agudas Achim offers religious school for children between the ages of 3 and 16. Afternoon Hebrew school begins when a child is 8 years of age. There are three youth groups for children in elementary and high school and adult education courses and lectures throughout the year.
Sisterhood:
This service organization meets regularly. In addition to service opportunities, this group offers study and socialization.
Sisterhood Gift Shop
This is the leading seller of dreidels, kippot, and mezuzot in Iowa City. The gift shop, which is run by Sisterhood, has a wide variety of Judaica available to commemorate life cycle events and to assist home observance of Shabbat and holidays, as well as gifts for all ages.
Library
The synagogue's library is stocked with approximately 2,000 volumes. The collection includes fiction and nonfiction works of Jewish interest, as well as the leading Jewish magazines.
Iowa Jewish Senior Center
Address: 900 Polk Boulevard
Des Moines, IA 50265
Telephone: 515.255.5433
Fax: 515.277.8898
Contact: Mr. Stephen Blend
Purpose: In addition to standard nursing home facilities, the Iowa Jewish Senior Center boasts a dedication to building a thriving Jewish community.
Temple Judah
Address: 3221 Lindsay Lane
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Telephone: 319.362.1261
Fax: 319.365.6276
E-mail: ten.rcc|sgnisfm#ten.rcc|sgnisfm
Website: www.templejudah.org
Contact: Mitzi Baker, Temple Secretary
Purpose: Temple Judah has a long and proud history in Cedar Rapids, a history of tradition that continues to the present day. As the only Jewish congregation in the city, it serves people from widely different backgrounds with understanding, sensitivity and love.
Temple Judah, affiliated with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, offers liberal as well as traditional services on the High Holy Days. The temple supports a religious and Hebrew school, youth programs from prekindergarten through high school, adult education classes, adult Hebrew classes, Torah study, special guest scholars, women's programming, a volunteer choir, library and gift shop.
Korean
Korean-American Society of Iowa
Address: P.O. Box 664
Des Moines, IA 50303
Telephone: 515.225.9218
E-mail: ten.liamnah|suehj#ten.liamnah|suehj
Contact: Kurt Kim
Purpose: By introducing Korean culture to second generation Korean-Americans, the Korean-American Society of Iowa works to preserve traditional practices and maintain a shared history. Their major public event is Korean History Day.
Lebanese
St. George Orthodox Church
Address: 3650 Cottage Grove Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Telephone: 319.363.1559
Purpose: St. George Orthodox Christian Church was founded by Lebanese immigrants. In the late 1800s, men and women arrived in Cedar Rapids as peddlers and traveling salespeople. They had families, settled down and opened up their own businesses. Soon, they began to encourage their relatives to follow them. In 1914, they built their church on the corner of 10th Street and 12th Avenue S.W. From its beginning, the church has had an ethnically diverse group of parishioners (Lebanese, Syrians, Russians, Greeks, and others). The church has served as the main meeting place for Cedar Rapidians of Christian Lebanese descent and has been the main force in keeping the Lebanese culture alive for five generations of Lebanese-Americans.
The church sponsors Arabic classes as well as other educational programs relating to the Lebanese and Middle Eastern culture.
St. George is famous for its food, and has consistently been the main source of Lebanese food for Eastern Iowans. For 80 years, the church has hosted annual Lebanese dinners for the entire community, as well as bake sales at various times during the year.
The church also hosts a summer Mediterranean Festival that boasts a variety of Lebanese foods, music and folklore dancing in order to share the Lebanese history and culture with the surrounding community.
Muslim
Islamic Cultural & Heritage Center - Mother Mosque of America
Address: 1335 Ninth Street NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Telephone: 319.366.3150
Contact: Taha Tawil, Imam
Purpose: A cultural center providing information about Islam, Muslims and the Middle East. Culture, folklore, clothing and music are all valid topics that the ICHC offers in their workshops. The workshops aim to promote cultural diversity and sensitivity. Provides help to businesses with translation.
Eligibility: Anyone interested is welcome. Please call for further information.
Association of Muslims in America
Address: UI Association of Muslims in America
P.O. Box 2501
Iowa City, IA 52244
E-mail: ude.awoiu.www|smilsum#ude.awoiu.www|smilsum
Purpose: The Muslim Students Association [AMA] is an organization at the University of Iowa. It is a non-profit, nonpolitical organization that encourages and enables Muslims with basic competence in Islam to contribute individually and collectively toward meeting human needs in conformity with Islamic doctrines and belief. It also avoids any practices contrary to Islam and creates a feeling of brotherhood/sisterhood.
AMA brings together Muslims and others interested in Islam in a comfortable, non-judgmental, friendly environ ment in Iowa City.
AMA seeks to establish an accurate image of Islam and Muslims in America. It helps students on campus, as well as the rest of the community, understand and appreciate the religion of Islam without cultural, political or other influences.
Eligibility: AMA membership is open to anyone. In no aspect of its program is there any difference in the treatment of persons because of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preference, or any other classification that would deprive the person of consideration as an individual. The organization guarantees equal opportunity and equal access to membership, programming, facilities, and benefits open to all. E-mail or write for application information.
Norwegian
Sons of Norway #548
Address: 2119 Lincolnshire Drive SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Telephone: 319.362.6910
Contact: Dean H. Gesme Sr.
Purpose: The Sons of Norway is a Norwegian heritage organization that sponsors cultural programs and supports social and charitable projects. Brotherhood and proud heritage are emphasized.
Eligibility: Anyone interested is invited to call for further information.
International Student Programs
Eyes of the World
Address: Box 2604
810 Commons Circle
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
E-mail: ude.egellocllenroc|kralcc#ude.egellocllenroc|kralcc
Contact: Crystal Clark, Advisor
Purpose: Eyes of the World is a nexus for students attending Cornell College who wish to share and trade cultural paradigms. Its focus is on serving as a support group for international students by providing experiences on and outside of campus. The majority of these events are cultural programs designed to raise awareness and to provide a guide against close-mindedness.
Eyes of the World's annual programs include, but are not limited to, a welcome dinner, evening culture show, international dinner, and cultural trips.
University of Iowa International Programs
Address: The University of Iowa International Programs
1111 University Capitol Centre
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
Telephone: 319.335.0335
Fax: 319.335.0280
E-mail: ude.awoiu|seivad-anaid#ude.awoiu|seivad-anaid
Website: intl-programs.uiowa.edu/
Contact: Diana Davies, Director
Purpose: International Programs at the University of Iowa provide a rich array of international, academic and cultural opportunities for its students as well as all citizens of Iowa. The faculty teaches more than 250 courses focusing on international and global issues at each of the University's 11 colleges. Each year nearly 1,000 UI students study abroad in more than 40 countries. Annually, approximately 2,300 international students and scholars representing more than 100 nations come to the University of Iowa to study. The University of Iowa also has international research and training agreements with more than 70 universities and research institutes worldwide. The mission of International Programs is to internationalize the undergraduate, graduate and professional curricula at the University; promote international scholarship and educational exchange; enhance the Iowa experience for international students and scholars; further international knowledge and activities across the state; and help create a community and society responsive to the increasingly international needs and obligations of citizenship.
Eligibility: International Programs offers many international education and cross-cultural training programs for the larger community, including the International Classroom Journey and Culture Kits programs (for K-12), the International Writer in Residence program (for K-12 and community organizations) and the Building Our Global Community program (training in cross-cultural communication skills).
Polish
Polish-American Society of Iowa
Address: 4736 Candlewick Drive
Norwalk, IA 50211
Telephone: 515.285.0974 [[/size]]
Contact: Steton Beme, Marek Gotszking, Donato O'Donell, Krystna Van Benthuysen
Purpose: The Polish-American Society of Iowa promotes and preserves Polish language and culture through support of its members and educational experiences. In addition, the society promotes Polish fellowship through holiday gatherings and potlucks.
Scottish
Hawkeye Area Grand Gaelic Isles Society (HAGGIS)
Address: P.O. Box 10212
Cedar Rapids, IA 52410
E-mail: moc.loa|llawodkam#moc.loa|llawodkam
Contact: Lynne McDole, President
Tai Dam
Society of Thaidan American Friendship (SOTAF)
Address: 3818 SE 25th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
Telephone: 515.242.7784
515.282.6239 (Evening)
Fax: 515.242.8168
E-mail: su.ai.21k.spmd|olnav.hnid#su.ai.21k.spmd|olnav.hnid
Contact: Dinh VanLo
Purpose: SOTAF is dedicated to making a significant impact on the lives of the Thaidam people and American society as a whole. This is done by uniting Thaidam, Americans, and Thaidam-Americans in the pursuit of mutually beneficial causes, such as sharing in Thaidan cultural practices at the annual New Year celebration.
Members assist each other as well as the organization with donations of time and service. This service frequently takes the form of funeral assistance, educational work and other social services. The society organizes these efforts as well as informs its members of related information through a regular newsletter.
Taiwanese
Taiwanese Association of Iowa
Address: 13280 Sunset Circle and 4736 Candlewick Drive
Clive, IA 50325
Telephone: 515.226.9674
Fax: 515.226.9674
Contact: T.K. Lin
Purpose: The Taiwanese Association of Iowa hosts lectures on Taiwanese history and current events. These lectures promote communication, friendship and understanding between Americans and Taiwanese.
Turkey
University of Iowa Turkish Student Association (TSA)
Telephone: 319.887.9458 (Kenan Gundogdu)
319.887.9458 (Abdullah Kocbay)
E-mail: ude.awoiu.geew.emil|hsikrut#ude.awoiu.geew.emil|hsikrut
ude.awoiu.scisyhp.notwen|yabcoka#ude.awoiu.scisyhp.notwen|yabcoka
Purpose: The purpose of TSA is to develop the relations between the Turkish students of the University of Iowa and other students, faculty and staff. In the process, the student association educates the community on Turkish culture and the history of Turkey. The aim of the TSA is to inform people about upcoming events of the association and to provide useful Web links about Turkey and Turkish culture on the Internet.
Eligibility: Any person of Turkish descent or interested in Turkish culture is welcome as a member.
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Friendship Association
Address: c/o Oriental Market and Gift Shop
803 Second Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Telephone: 319.362.1846
Fax: 319.362.1846
Contact: Hung Pham, President
Purpose: The Vietnamese Friendship Association focuses on social and cultural adjustment. The organization focuses primarily on youth and the special challenges that confront them in the contemporary world.
Eligibility: Anyone of Indo-Chinese descent is welcome as a member.
Welsh
**Iowa Welsh Society - Cymdeithas Gymreig Iowa
Address: 2502 Beaver Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
Telephone: 515.255.0233
E-mail: ten.tta.tendlrow|jyehguaccm#ten.tta.tendlrow|jyehguaccm
Contact: Patricia E. McCaughey
Purpose: The Iowa Welsh Society preserves and promotes the Welsh Culture: Its Saint David's Day meeting, celebrated the first Saturday in March, is a major event. Other meetings occur quarterly and are promoted by the Society's newsletter.
Eligibility: Anyone of Welsh decent or anyone interested in anything Welsh is welcome to be a member. All events are open to the public.
