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CANWA Chinese Association of Northwest Arkansas To contact us click HERE To become a CANWA member click HERE To stay updated on our activities click HERE to subscribe to our email list CULTURE CANWA share and promote Chinese culture in our communities EDUCATION We donate to help underprivileged students in China to pursue education YOUTH CLUB Youth Service Club Local Community Services in NWA Board Meeting Summary Chinese New Year Gala Review The board convened on March 1 2025 to review and summarize the recent Chinese New Year Gala discussing its successes and areas for improvement. The event was wellreceived with strong attendance engaging performances and positive community feedback. Financial reports indicated that sponsorships ticket and membership sales met expectations. Key areas for improvement included event logistics such as simplifying online ticket and membership sales streamlining checkin processes enhancing stage transitions and optimizing volunteer coordination.