Thursday, October 27, 2016

Agenda - Thursday, October 27, 2016
Present: Megan, Ryan, Spencer, Cherina, Gen, Rachel
Absent: none

1. Debrief the social

• the underclassmen were very invloved in the discussion
• Some people thought they were just getting Tpumps- make it known in the future that they will get them at the end
• hard to bring the Tpumps to the choral room- maybe next time more peopl can go to help carry it in
• good how each member talked about what affinity means
• good job facilitating discussion
• well framed/ organized
• good profit 

2. Affinity Groups X Period

• thought that the affinity groups would be split up- not everyone got to share because the size of the group
• everyone shared what affinity means to them with the larger group
• need to get more sophomores involved, but overall good turnout
• some people came just for breakfast
• other people thought it was just for the leaders- clarify that it's for everyone
• nice to meet people from other affinity groups
• moderators kept conversation going

3. Seattle Trip

• date changed to the weekend when we have the Lunar New Year Parade and Luncheon- can't go anymore 

4. CYNP Forms

• form is done- include a note at the end saying the application fee will come separately 
• Sr. Orque will email coordinator

5. Pasko Recruitment

• should have a quick general meeting soon (next week- Tuesday, November 1 at break)
• show pictures/ videos from previous years- Gen will put them into a new slideshow
• use same form for sign-ups
• trouble finding a choreographer- don't have a routine yet

Other Things:

ASC Sweatshirts

• Molly finished the design- incorporates a lot of symbols from major Asian cultures

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Agenda - Thursday, October 13, 2016
Present: Megan, Cherina, Ryan, Spencer, Gen, Rachel
Absent: none

1. SOCIAL!!
1. educational piece: Fox News Chinatown segment
1. they had already been thinking about it but the segment spurred them into action
2. Kestrel, Jeri, Emily, Liz, Mei wrote a petition to add more (specifically Asian/Asian American) history in the social science curiculum
3. target: social science department and main administration
4. showing it to all the Asian American teachers 
5. But social science curiculum is going to be changed, so ethnic studies aspect will probably be met
6. helpful to have a specific voice to push the issue 
7. asked if ASC was on board and if we could help them advertise it in the future
8. hasn't really been discussed yet within Asian American affinity faculty
9. can show the segment as the educational piece
1. create a powerpoint to help script it
1. AFFINITY TIME
2. initial reactions to it?
3. define stereotypes, racism, etc. for the freshman
2. but will the freshman be able to absorb this systematic racism?
1. should be okay because they have been exposed to more via the internet/ social media 
2. have them get to know each other before we delve into the issue
1. ice breakers: I love my neighbor when... then "speed dating"
2. Gen and Cherina will pick up drinks during fifth period
3. email reminder about tpumps payment/announce that we'll have extra drinks for those who want to purchase one but forgot to order
1. tell everyone that it's in the choral room in the email
2. starting at 2:45
2. BSU Townhall Meeting - both lunches in Wiegand
1. BSU requested ASC help pass out writing materials and speak up if the conversation goes silent
1. Football players will be discussing their reasons for kneeling
2. anon question time, open mic portion
3. BSU dance - October 14 from 7:30 to 9pm in the choral room
1. send email to advertise to our members- open to all affintiy club members
4. Pasko recruitment
1. same teacher as last year
2. SIPAC requested more dancers this year
1. Still need to get together sign up form for Pasko
5. Saueer Academy discussion
1. Questions/concerns about how this will affect Magis program
2. Main concerns: higher tuition, affect on Magis program (phasing out middle school Magis program), effect of having middle schoolers on campus, don't have enough space/ resources
3. feels like they're rushing into this 
4. faculty is also very confused- came from the top down (very shocking to people)
6. CYNP Form check-in
1. Due Oct. 31
2. Gen: email Megan the old application

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Agenda - Thursday, October 6, 2016
Present: Megan, Cherina, Ryan, Gen, Rachel, Spencer
Absent: none

1. Dragonboat coaches gifts- done!
• Email team to pay Megan
2. Social - October 14th
• Tpumps flavors for social (need a volunteer to make a google form or alter last year's form)
• same flavors as last years
• order extras
• charge $5 each
• have orders in by Monday
• Book choral room for social (2:45-4:30)
• order Tpumps delivery
• Filipino American Heritage Month educational piece?
• How can we engage them without making it too serious and deep too soon?
• Brainstorm ideas for next meeting
• Activities?
• Ice breakers (~20 min)
• Explain affinity club
3. Definition of an "affinity group"
• Not clear between Tri-Club on what an affinity group means
• Solidarity group who identifies with the Asian American population
• Excluding someone counteracts mission of building community
• What are the roles of allies within the club?
4. What defines an active member of ASC? What ideas for criteria for someone to earn their ASC sash?
• can't just get it for being Asian- sashes mean that you have spent time developing their identity (have to earn it)
• participate in at least one major event
• share their story in a written piece
• moderators input (have they seen them develop their identity as an Asian American?)
• short interview/ check-in
5. Affinity Group X period time, October 25th
• ALAS, BSU, ASC time together (affinity time- one per quarter)
• going to talk about sashes and affinity club definition
• probaby going to be in Bannan 
6. Unity Council Update
• only had one meeting 
• Student Council- go over equity and inclusion at the beginning of the meetings but no issues have been brought up so far