Hello APA Community!

I have a secret to share with everyone who's studying hard for exams...
The Midterm Cheat Sheet!!
Q:  Where will you be at 6pm tonight?
A:  DefendTheVote! Training Session, Armory Room 0112
GET ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH ELECTIONS NOW.

OK, OK... This answer was too obvious...
But, in all seriousness, come out tonight and learn more about ASIAN AMERICAN ELECTION PROTECTION AND POLL MONITORING

Hope to "C" you there ;)
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1. CURTAIN CALL PLANNING MEETING
2. KSA GENERAL BODY MEETING
3. VSA TURKEY BOWL TIME
4. MBSA GENERAL BODY MEETING
5. ANNUAL VSA CAMPING TRIP
6. MBSA DIVERSITY FEAST AND FILM
7. FCA 2008 TURKEYBOWL
8. COMING OUT DAY: COMING OUT AS ASIAN AND QUEER REFLECTION GROUP
9. 1st Annual UMD APAAN Tailgate!

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1.  "APA Curtain Call: The Encore Presentation" Planning Meeting
Date: Wednesday. October 15, 2008
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Place: Margaret Brent Room

APA Curtain Call was created last school year by a group of students and student groups interested in bringing APA talent out to be recognized! Featuring the smooth sounds of R&B artist VuDoo Soul and the mellow beats of the cell-rock artists of the Ken Oak Band, APA Curtain Call was a successful coffeehouse themed event, complete with art, coffee, and snacks that showcased raw, APA talent. Furthermore, the show included opening acts by young APA singers, musicians, and dancers like yourself!
If you'd like to be a part of this unique event bringing together music, muffins, and the creative talent of the community, come out to the very first brainstorming meeting happening next Wednesday, at 6:30 PM, at the Margaret Brent Room in Stamp Student Union. Come help organize this unique event! We need digital artists, ideas for upcoming APA performers to invite, show opening acts, people to coordinate snacks & coffee, people to conduct auditions, PR people, and so much more! Bring your ideas to the table this Wednesday. We'll see you there.
Contact Tiffany at tiff.yee@... or Boosaba at BoosabaJ@... if you have any questions.

2.  KSA General Body Meeting
Date:  Thursday, October 9, 2008
Time:  7pm
Place:  TBA
We will be having our second GBM on THURS!! We're going to be talking
about our CAMPING TRIP so if you want to go camping, it's very
important that you come!!
Camping trip is OCT 17-19 (FRI-SUN) at Point Lookout State Park.
However, we can tailor this camping trip to you, so if you need to
arrive late/leave early, we can do that! But it's important that you
come to this GBM so we know.

3.  VSA Turkey Bowl Time
VSA is looking for female and male participants for the annual flag football tournament, hosted by GMU's VSA.  No experiences are required. Practices will start off with the basics of flag football and we will work our way up.
General Information:
Practices are usually twice a week and held at ONLY COLLEGE PARK.
Turkey Bowl usually takes place on the SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING.
Participants does not have to be Vietnamese :-) Held at GMU, ALL DAY Tournament
Will be playing against other VSA in the area: JMU, GMU, VCU, UVA, NoVA, VTech
Bring friends to join us!
Contact: Tina Nguyen at cnguyen38@... ASAP.

4.  MBSA General Body Meeting!!!
Date:  Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Time:  5:30-6:30pm
Place:  Francis Scott Key 0126
After the dozens of members last week who came had a blast, make sure you don't miss next weeks!!! MORE GAMES + FUN!


5.  Annual VSA Camping Trip
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008- Sunday, October 12, 2008
Place:  Black Hill Regional Park, 20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD 20841 (daytime)
Little Bennett Regional Park, 23701 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871 (overnight)
Join Vietnamese Student Association and have good times on our annual Camping Trip!
Canoeing, Kayaking, Flag Football, Capture the Flag, Icebreakers, Eating
Campfire, S'mores, Ghost Stories, Sleeping
Charge:
$3 for daytime only
$10 for overnight
If you would like to join us, please confirm on our Facebook Event by October 4th.
*In addition, if you have a tent or would like to carpool, please let us know on the event wall or email us at vsaumcp@....

6.  MBSA Diversity Feast and Film!!!
Date:  Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Place:  Nyumburu Cultural Center
Our annual Diversity Feast and Film featuring a cultural movie as well as FREE FOOD FROM ALL CULTURES!!  Korean, Greek, Indian, Chinese, Italian, and MORE!!!
(If you would like to contribute a dish of your choice and show us your amazing skillsssss, just e-mail susan at skim333@...)

7.  FCA 2008 Turkeybowl
Date:  Saturday, November 22, 2008
Time:  8am-5pm
Place:  George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Turkeybowl, now in its ELEVENTH YEAR, has been held annually at the GMU intermural fields where Turkeybowl was first established. It is a chance for District VI schools to partake in friendly competition of flag football.. heavy on the "competition" aspect! Despite our rough play on the fields, we all remain united as a District as we leave the field as friends and colleagues.

*Practices are every Sunday @ 10AM, Chapel Field*

8.  Coming Out Day: Coming out as Asian and Queer Reflection Group
Date: Saturday October 11, 2008
Time: 3-4pm
Place: Student Involvement Suites
Reflection sessions will be held to discuss issues surrounding coming out. These groups will be lead by a student facilitator who will bring a variety of perspectives and standpoints within each group. This group is to help better understand different Asian Pacific  American communities  within the greater LGBT community and discuss the "coming out process through unique cultural perspectives.

9.  1st Annual UMD APAAN Tailgate! Florida vs. UMD Football Game
Date:  Saturday, November 22, 2008
Time:  TBA
Place:  A parking lot on campus
Come cheer on the Terps with the UMD Asian Pacific American Alumni Network (APAAN)! Gather your friends and join us for some fun in College Park just like the good ol' days! This event is open to both alumni and current students. Come mix and mingle with Terp Nation!! Please pass this on to others.

Tickets:
Group ticket discounts: $25/per person
We will be providing yummy tailgate goodies and drinks! Please let us know of any dietary restrictions.
 
Visit our website www.umdapaan.org for payment information through PayPal.
Option 1: $31.25 (ticket and food)
Option 2: $5.50 (food only; good option for undergrads who get student tickets but want to join in on the fun)
 
Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2008-- DON'T WAIT!
 
Check out APAAN's new website:  www.umdapaan.org. We're still working out the details so check back for updates.
Questions? Email Bobby Truong '08  btruong914@....
 
Sponsored by:
University of Maryland College Park
Asian Pacific American Alumni Network (APAAN)
Website: www.umdapaan.org
Listserv: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/APA_Alumni_Network  
NEW emails: umd.apaan@... or umd.apaan@...
 
Graduating this Winter or May?
Join the APAAN listserv to get information about UMD events, alumni networking activities, employment opportunities, Wiffleball tournaments, etc. Sign up here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/APA_Alumni_Network


Best,
Tiffany
AASU VP Internal Fairs