Association of Chinese Americans Southlake Texas
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At A-CAST, our Youth Program is dedicated to fostering leadership, community service, and personal growth among young members. Youth-Led, Adult-Supported — we provide the training and support; our members plan, lead, and serve. Along the way they build real experience and a record of service that serves them well in school, college, and beyond.
Membership
Our youth membership runs from September 1 to August 31 of the following year and is open to students in 5th grade and above. The membership fee is $25. Members receive priority access to volunteer opportunities, leadership training, and youth-led social, outdoor, and cultural activities.
A-CAST is a growth pathway, not a checklist. Members begin by taking part, and can grow into Junior Leader and Youth Leader roles — proposing, planning, and running activities and service projects themselves. A-CAST records each member's service hours and provides a signed verification letter on request, for school service requirements, honor society applications, and scholarships. Members may also apply to serve on the Youth Board for the following year; elections and new member recruitment take place each summer.
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.
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.
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.
2025-2026 Youth board:
President – Nicole Huang
Secretary – Bryan Li
VP of Social Media – Zoe Fang
VP of Newsletter – Eugenia Jin
Officers – Lucas Sun, Zoe Cheng, Stella Zhou
Apprentices – Sophia Lin, Leo Lin
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
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: Jeffrey Liu
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.
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
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
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
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.
2024 Recipients:
Matthew Cai - Carroll Senior High School 2025
Zachery Ding - Carroll Senior High School 2025
Alex Zhou - Carroll Senior High School 2025