FEATURED TEAMS
Team City presented by KAISER PERMANENTE
Special thanks to WELLS FARGO for hosting our Paddler’s Party
2007 CHAMPIONS RETURN FOR RACING IN 2008
Adult Competitive Division Winner 2007
Maestas TaeKwon-Do Dungeonless Dragons
North Jefferson TaeKwon-Do, Inc.
North Jefferson TaeKwon-Do, Inc. (d/b/a Maestas TaeKwon-Do) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that provides low cost martial arts instruction for disadvantaged or "at-risk" juveniles. We stress not only our students’ physical performance, but also their adherence to the five basic tenets of TaeKwon-Do: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. This will be the Dungeonless Dragons’ sixth year to compete in this event. In 2004, we were Silver Medalists in the Consolation Division. Last year we won the Championship in the Competitive Division, in a hotly contested dual against a game Coors team. Come see our distinctive rendition of the Ka Mate Haka, and watch us race to victory again this year!!! www.MaestasTKD.com
Adult Recreational Division Winner 2007
Flying Dragons
The Flying Dragons build on their brief, yet proud tradition this year with a move into the competitive division. After finishing 3rd overall in 2005, their inaugural year, the Air Force Flying Dragons triumphantly returned in 2007 as the Flying Dragons to win the adult recreation division. On the wings of youth and enthusiasm, the Flying Dragons swoop into the festival from throughout the Front Range region and represent a dynamic variety of cultural backgrounds.
Youth Division Winner 2007
Lao Buddhist Temple of Colorado
Sy Farmers Insurance
The Lao Buddhist Temple would like to thank Tom Pong and his Farmers Insurance Agency for sponsoring our adult and youth teams for 2008. We are a non-profit team who is proud to represent our Buddhist religion & small Lao community in Colorado. The youth team is excited & ready to defend last year’s title for the fifth straight year. The adults are preparing and trying to forget last year’s disappointing loss and will return with more energy to reclaim the title. Farmers helps to bring you back to where you belong. Contact Tom for all your insurance needs @ 720-210-7555 or vpong@farmersagent.com.
RACE TEAMS FOR 2008, BY DIVISION
ADULT COMPETITIVE DIVISION
Cedar River Gang (IOWA)
The Cedar River Gang emerged from the mists of the mighty Cedar River over 18 years ago. Though many paddlers have come and gone, some legendary, and others infamous, the spirit of the sport, friendship, and a love of a good time remain at the team’s core. While many of CRG’s paddlers have achieved the title of Master, it is believed that wisdom will triumph over the youth and enthusiasm of the newer teams. Through the competitive nature and sheer athleticism of dragon boat racing, CRG has retained the inner fire that was stoked when it was newly forged.
Dubuque Crew (IOWA)
several sponsors
Flying Dragons
The Flying Dragons build on their brief, yet proud tradition this year with a move into the competitive division. After finishing 3rd overall in 2005, their inaugural year, the Air Force Flying Dragons triumphantly returned in 2007 as the Flying Dragons to win the adult recreation division. On the wings of youth and enthusiasm, the Flying Dragons swoop into the festival from throughout the Front Range region and represent a dynamic variety of cultural backgrounds.
Lao Buddhist Temple of Colorado
Tom Pong Farmers Insurance Agency
The Lao Buddhist Temple would like to thank Tom Pong and his Farmers Insurance Agency for sponsoring our adult and youth teams for 2008. We are a non-profit team who is proud to represent our Buddhist religion & small Lao community in Colorado. The youth team is excited & ready to defend last year’s title for the fifth straight year. The adults are preparing and trying to forget last year’s disappointing loss and will return with more energy to reclaim the title. Farmers helps to bring you back to where you belong. Contact Tom for all your insurance needs @ 720-210-7555 or vpong@farmersagent.com.
Maestas TaeKwon-Do Dungeonless Dragons
North Jefferson TaeKwon-Do, Inc.
North Jefferson TaeKwon-Do, Inc. (d/b/a Maestas TaeKwon-Do) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that provides low cost martial arts instruction for disadvantaged or "at-risk" juveniles. We stress not only our students’ physical performance, but also their adherence to the five basic tenets of TaeKwon-Do: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. This will be the Dungeonless Dragons’ sixth year to compete in this event. In 2004, we were Silver Medalists in the Consolation Division. Last year we won the Championship in the Competitive Division, in a hotly contested dual against a game Coors team. Come see our distinctive rendition of the Ka Mate Haka, and watch us race to victory again this year!!! www.MaestasTKD.com
Mongol Wolves
AATA International & MCAC
PASCO Fighting Dragons
Fujitsu
The Yacht Club
Filipino -American Community of Colorado and APCA/AT&T
Fine weekend for a regatta! Our motley crew of experienced mariners and dogged seafarers are determined to work hard, have fun, and win a few races along the way. It's what you'd expect from one of Colorado's most established and hardest-working cultural organizations and a leader in promoting corporate diversity.
ADULT CORPORATE DIVISION
Accenture Azure Dragons
Accenture
As a global company with 4,000 people in the Asian Pacific market, Accenture (www.accenture.com) is proud to celebrate Denver’s Asian Pacific Community. Accenture builds on our expertise in consulting technology and outsourcing to help clients achieve high performance. We salute today’s paddlers and all who support diversity in the community. Here’s to high performance!
CH2M HILL Dragons
CH2M HILL
CH2M HILL is proud to be a sponsor of the 2008 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, presenter of the Gateway to Asia and host our third race team, CH2M HILL Dragons! Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, employee-owned CH2M HILL is a global leader in engineering, construction, management and operations for government, civil, industrial and energy clients. We’ve been recognized by FORTUNE (2008) as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" and one of "America’s Most Admired Companies." CH2M HILL employees proudly partner with numerous local groups to help meet the needs of the communities where they live and work. Visit www.ch2mhill.com
Coors Dragon Slayers
Coors Brewing Company
Fed Force
Denver Federal Executive Board (DFEB)
Firedrakes
Faegre & Benson / APABA
Faegre & Benson LLP and the Colorado Asian Pacific Bar Association (APABA) have once again teamed together in 2008 to present our second-annual race team, the Firedrakes! Faegre & Benson LLP offers clients more than 525 lawyers worldwide in a full range of practice groups, with experience handling legal matters throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Established in Minneapolis in 1886, the firm has evolved into one of the 100 largest law firms in the U.S., with offices in Minnesota, Colorado, Iowa, London, Frankfurt and Shanghai. From these locations, the firm has served clients in nearly every U.S. state, and in more than 60 countries. Visit www.faegre.com. Organized in 1990, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA) of Colorado provides mutual support for Asian American attorneys, judges, law students, and the general Asian community in Colorado. Visit www.apaba-co.org
GlobeImmune Killer Ts
GlobeImmune
This is GlobeImmune's rookie year of Dragon Boat racing. GlobeImmune is a locally founded biopharmaceutical company pioneering the discovery, development and manufacturing of potent, targeted molecular immunotherapies called Tarmogens for the treatment of infectious diseases and cancer. We're very excited to be joining this event and hope that we can prove that scientists can have both brains and brawn! Check us out at www.globeimmune.com
High Speeders
Qwest
Qwest is proud to sponsor the "High Speeders" team. Qwest® is a premier provider of full-service voice, video and data services for people at work, home and on the move. Across America and across the world, our innovative offerings evolve to meet customers' ever changing communications and entertainment needs. Embracing diversity and creating a culture of inclusion makes Qwest a better company. By incorporating a variety of viewpoints, insights and perspectives, Qwest is a better service provider, a better community partner and better able to serve our diverse employee and customer base. Cheer on our "High Speeders" team, and visit our booth at the 2008 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival! Find out more about "High Speed" at www.qwest.com
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente team is back and ready for action! Our mission for 2008 is to give it all we’ve got. We are enthusiastic, competitive, and ready to power those paddles. Kaiser Permanente has been improving the health of Coloradans for nearly 40 years. With close to 500,000 members in the Denver, Boulder, and southern Colorado areas, we focus on prevention as well as managing disease and looking at health from a full 360-degree angle including mind, body, and spirit. Our commitment to total health goes beyond the health of our members and extends deep into the health of communities. Focusing our efforts on the well-being of all residents is vital to the future of healthy living throughout the state. Visit us online at kp.org
NAAAP Colorado
NAAAP Colorado
National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Colorado is a 501(c) (3) organization (http://www.naaapcolorado.org) founded by Asian employee groups at Sun Microsystems, Coors, Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo and various other companies. The goal for NAAAP Colorado is to establish a network platform for Asian American professionals in the state to develop and exercise leadership skills, as well as other professional attributes. The race team is co-sponsored by Sun Microsystems and Louisville Recreation Center where the team is trained.
Parker Paddlers
Parker Adventist Hospital
The Parker Paddlers are proud to be returning for their 4th year of competition in the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. We are stronger than ever this year and are ready for any team brave enough to challenge us! The Paddlers are representing Parker Adventist Hospital, which has been happily serving the community since 2004. So put your best paddle forward, dig deep, and we'll see you on the water!!
Raytheon Rowing Racers
Raytheon
State Farm Dragonators
State Farm
The State Farm Dragonators are proud to be participating for the third year in the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. Our team is comprised of State Farm agents, State Farm operation folks and friends of State Farm. While dragons like to "mix it up on the water" we are friendly on land. Come visit the State Farm tent and don't forget to have fun!
That DAM Boat
Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum (DAM) is proud to have competed in every Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. We’re in it to win -- go That DAM Boat! The Denver Art Museum was established more than a century ago and has grown to become not only a Denver landmark but one of the west’s premier cultural institutions comprising some of the largest and most comprehensive art collections in North America. Visit the DAM today! (720)865-5000, www.denverartmuseum.org.
The Drill Team
Colorado Endodontic Specialists
The Drill Team is led by Dr. Omar Macaraeg, and comprised of some of the best dental professionals in the Denver Metro area. After a short hiatus last year, The Drill Team is anxious to get back in the water and prove themselves. CES is Dr. Mac's Endodontic practice, where our philosophy is to treat each patient with the highest standard of care. We invite you to "root" for The Drill Team! www.ces-mac.com or contact us at 303-795-9699.
The Zachry Power Dragons
Zachry Engineering Corp.
Power Dragons we are, and rookies we are too! The Zachry Power Dragons are ready to paddle our way to victory no matter how much it hurts. Oh, yeah, it’s gonna hurt! With the heart of many, the might of all, and the determination that comes with the title of "rookie," we hope to come away with all team members in tact and with greater appreciation for the mariner's task. We are Zachry Engineering Corporation, and we deliver "Value through Design." Email: www.ue-corp.com.
ADULT NOVICE DIVISION
Chemo-Kazee
Navitas and Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital
Comcast-Aways
Comcast
DIS Dragons
Denver International School
Founded in 1977, DIS is an independent, non-profit school offering early-immersion, bilingual international education in French, Mandarin Chinese or Spanish for students aged three years old through 5th grade. Visit www.DISchool.org for more information.
Douglas County School District
Douglas County Educational Foundation
Douglas County School District is the third largest school district in Colorado serving more than 51,000 students. We are one of the highest achieving districts in the state and continue to be one of the fastest growing. Come see what we’re all about! Check us out on the web at www.dcsdk12.org.
Flying Tigers
Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CSTCM) was founded in late 1989, by a group of Colorado practitioners, at the same time acupuncture legislation was being enacted in Colorado. CSTCM is the oldest Oriental medicine school in Colorado and the only school in Colorado that is locally owned and operated. CSTCM offers a 3 year, 2,850 hour, 154 credit Master of Science Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (M.S.TCM). www.cstcm.edu
KinShip (GEORGIA)
Keeley
KinShip is a group of family and friends from all over the US who are coming together in Denver for the race. The patriarchs of the group are the 5 Keeley brothers. This is the 1st dragon boat race for any of us and we are looking forward to a lot of fun.
Mad Paddlers
Taoist Tai Chi Society
MoneyGram Dragon Express
MoneyGram International
Locally and globally, MoneyGram takes great pride in being a part of the communities where we do business. MoneyGram is excited to once again compete with a truly international team. Across countries and across oceans, MoneyGram is committed to helping people and businesses by providing affordable, reliable, and convenient payment services. www.moneygram.com
Oars Are Better Than Yours
"Oars are Better than Yours" are back and yes we know they are paddles! We are a group of friends eager to win but most importantly we are here to have a good time, enjoy the competition and the festivities, and take part in this awesome event. Although this is our second year sporting the name "Oars are Better than Yours" most of us have been competing in this event for 5 to 6 years. We just can’t get enough and look forward to it every year!
One DU
University of Denver Athletics Division
PoweR3d by Chopstix
Asian American Student Services: University of Colorado Denver
A fun and energetic group of students, community members, and staff from the Auraria Campus that is dedicated to not only the unification of diverse ethnic groups through education, but also to the preservation and cultivation of communities.
Project CURE Benevolent Dragons
Project CURE
Project C.U.R.E. Benevolent Dragons is thrilled to participate in the 2008 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. We may be novices but we are in it to win!! Project C.U.R.E. was founded in 1987 to help meet the endless need for medical supplies and services to developing countries. Project C.U.R.E.'s mission is to identify, solicit, collect, sort and deliver medical supplies and services according to the imperative needs of the world.
ROCKET DRAGONS
Lockheed Martin
Rocket Dragons are sponsored by the Asian Leadership Mentoring Association (ALMA) at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Denver, Colorado. The Rocket Dragons team consists primarily of Rocket Scientists and Engineers from one of the largest aerospace companies in the world - Lockheed Martin. We design, build, launch rockets and even put man into space. We know Space Race! We know how to put rocket fuel in these wooden boats!
Sunaj Taob
Janus Capital Group
At Janus, we truly believe investing goes both ways. We help people through our investment products and through our investments in the community. In both cases, we put our passion and commitment to work to make life, and lives, better. Founded in 1969, Denver-based Janus Capital Group Inc. (Janus) is a recognized leader of growth and risk-managed investment strategies. Our commitment to deliver for investors is rooted in our research-intensive approach and relentless passion to gain a competitive edge.
Team Carebear
VPN
Vietnamese Professional Network
VPN is a non-profit organization who wants to make a difference in professional development and community service by way of networking for Vietnamese people. We are very excited to participate in this year's competition and hope to do well in representing the Vietnamese community.
WagenKamp's Frozen Fish Sticks
Wagenlander & Heisterkamp, LLC
WagenKamp's Frozen Fish Sticks is an indestructible force, combining seasoned hockey players and the unbridled energy of today's youth. The team is prepared and excited to row their way to victory!
Wells Fargo Asian Connection
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company that helps its customers – individuals and businesses – succeed financially by providing a full range of financial products and services, and the specific set of solutions each customer needs to achieve their financial goals. Equally important is Wells Fargo’s commitment to the local communities it serves. Since the festival's inception, Wells Fargo has been proud to sponsor and participate in the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. In 2007 alone, Wells Fargo contributed more than $3.7 million to 1,000 nonprofit organizations across the state and the company’s team members volunteered tens of thousands of hours.
Winged CHAOS
Winged CHAOS is a team of friends whose sole purpose is to row their hearts out in their first ever Dragon Boat competition. We may not beat anyone, but that don't bother us. The only thing we want to do is to go the distance, that's all. Because if that bell rings and we're still standing, then we're gonna know for the first time in our lives, see, that we weren't just another bunch of bums from the neighborhood. (Rocky)
YOUTH DIVISION
Bohua Chinese School Youth Team
Bohua Chinese School
Bohua Chinese School, founded in 1995, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization managed solely by dedicated volunteers. The mission of Bohua includes providing Chinese language education, promoting Chinese culture and cultural diversity, and facilitating interests of local community members. There are 20 Chinese language classes, 17 cultural classes, and a variety of club activities. www.bohua.org.
Denver Chinese School and Colorado International School
Denver Chinese School and Colorado International School
George Washington Asian Culture Club Patriots
Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado
The George Washington Asian Culture Club is a newly formed club at George Washington High School. Our mission is to forge and broaden tolerance and cultural understanding between Asian and other cultures within our diverse community by providing a platform for discussion and exploration of Asian culture. We are a new club, however, we have already generated interest and have well over twenty members, among which, not only Asians, but also Caucasian and African-American students are represented, and we are continuing to grow. We are very excited to take part in the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival races this year.
Great Wall Chinese Academy - Dragon Fighters
Wolf Dragon Family
Dragon Fighters are youth students from Great Wall Chinese Academy; we are proud to be returning for the 4th year of competition in the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival Youth Division. We are stronger than ever this year and are ready for paddling to the top! Great Wall Chinese Academy is a Sunday Chinese School that provides Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture education in all K-12 levels and offers Chinese for adults too. (Website: www.greatwallchineseacademy.org).
Kappa League
Cultural Expeditions – IMCI (Hsu Foundation)
Lao Buddhist Temple of Colorado
Sy Farmers Insurance
The Lao Buddhist Temple would like to thank Tom Pong and his Farmers Insurance Agency for sponsoring our adult and youth teams for 2008. We are a non-profit team who is proud to represent our Buddhist religion & small Lao community in Colorado. The youth team is excited & ready to defend last year’s title for the fifth straight year. The adults are preparing and trying to forget last year’s disappointing loss and will return with more energy to reclaim the title. Farmers helps to bring you back to where you belong. Contact Tom for all your insurance needs @ 720-210-7555 or vpong@farmersagent.com.
Lychee Nuts
Asian Pacific Development Center
The Asian Pacific Development Center (APDC) promotes the well-being and health of the Asian-American/Pacific Islander community of Colorado by bridging generations, cultures, and languages through culturally appropriate programs and services. Specifically, a program within APDC called Youth Strengthening Youth Program (YSYP) is rowing as the Lychee Nuts. The program is run by Karl Chwe and what the program does is it brings high school students from all over Colorado into one and they learn leadership and important skills. Along with that, the high schoolers in the program have their own youth counsel where they plan and do volunteer events to better the community. Watch out for Lychee Nuts!!!
PASCO Pinoy Dragons
Fujitsu
The youthful version of the Fighting Dragons is composed of young men and women who give their utmost in all things they do. This year's Colorado Dragon Boat Festival race promises to be another challenge for them to conquer!
Polar Bears
Denver SCFD Tier III
Tofu Dogs
OCA of Colorado