Monday, February 28, 2022

Present: Irianna, Aaron, Ethan, Ashley, Alycia, Eva, Penny, Vivian, Isa

Late:

Absent:

Reminder: Action items are in RED

1. SIPAC Meeting Debrief
• Great job to everyone who spoke!
• Want us to facilitate a career panel at the next SIPAC meeting - March 23, 2022
• will wait for SIPAC to reach out to us
• create a document with questions prepared
• any volunteers? - Aaron, Vivian 
• maybe: Ashley, Penny, Eva, Irianna, Ethan
2. Holi Event
• Were there any responses/did we send out the email? - not yet, send out email today, Monday, February 28 - Ethan
• talk about the mythology and history behind the celebration
• celebrate by showing students how to make the color powder (gulal) using organic ingredients (ie. turmeric, red rose petals, different leaves, etc.)
• distribute traditional sweets
• Alternative events: Week of March 21st (look for more movies with southeast/south asian representation) - NOT on March 22nd - Thursday, March 24, after school
• Movie/ID Formation event - Minari (2020) [highlights Asian immigration and generation gaps]
• Half of It (2020) - possible collab with Safe Space? (a queer Asian American woman discovering herself in a majority white society)
• For movie events: Debrief of movie/discussions and reactions
• southeast Asian movies suggestions? 
• ID Formation: Representation of Asians in America
• Talk about different regions of Asia (very diverse!)
• Highlight on East Asian/Southeast Asian Countries in America
• Regional Hierarchical System
• History of Immigration to the U.S 
• History of Involvement (globally)
• Impact on underrepresented Asian communities
• Impact in SI Community
3. Sash Requirements - Start mentioning again 
• Send email about requirements along with next event
• Requirements:
• must attend 2 events (one must be an ID Formation event)
• record of attendance
• submit form on time (usually due in April) - Ms. Hernandez will send it 
4. Solidarity Week, Monday, April 4 
• Eva and Irianna (shared interest) to participate in a solidarity week panel with all affinity groups
• right after school - around 3:30pm start time 
5. Affinity Group applications will go out this week! Keep an eye out on your email.
6. ASC Support
• reminder to all the board that we are here to support each other!
• don't hesitate to reach out to each other!
• DEIB Incident Reporting Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer0khKoMAqz49dHYDpdYm2x2Y2nBWIAaLHEx4_EoE7aZR-dg/viewform

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Present: Aaron, Ethan, Eva, Alycia, Penny, Vivian, Ashley, Isa, Irianna

Late:

Absent:

Reminder: Action items are in RED

1. Lunar New Year Celebration Collaboration Debrief
• how was it?  any improvements for the future?  any moments that stood out?
• try to communicate more (have more frequent check-ins with our collaborators) 
• collaboration with cultural groups... should be led by cultural groups and we, ASC, should support them (shouldn't be an affinity event)
• YES, pre-packaged food! 
• the red envelopes were great (the extra lucky money was good)!
• table cloth should be circles 
• materials should be bought and planned for (more organized)
• consider rotating groups bc one group may get boring (give participants opportunities to switch)
• have someone to teach the group or the ASC group ahead of time (so it's less chaotic)
2. Chinese New Year Parade Debrief
• how was it?  any improvements for the future?  any moments that stood out?
• great!! organized!
• music, lights in lanterns
• if you want to include a float/sponsor, start early
3. SIPAC Meeting
• Wednesday, February 23 in the Commons at 6:30pm
• speakers (talking about how we celebrate Lunar New Year/why LNY is important; ethnicity then what you do - 1-2 min): Aaron, Ethan, Vivian, Ashley, Eva (keep this speaking order)
• present/not speaking: Irianna
• topic: how do we celebrate Lunar New Year (similar to podcast)
• slides are optional (with order of speakers/pictures of fam) - can send to Sr. Orque - yes, just one!
4. BSU Showcase
• Saturday, February 26 in the Commons from 6-9pm
• let's support! whoop whoop
• $20 online, $30 in-person
5. Holi - Festival of Colors
• will be celebrated on March 18, 2022 (MIDTERM week)
• if we choose to do this event, we should speak to more South-Asian students in preparation (ex: Ann, Indira) [if there is a student that wants to lead this event, we can support the student]
• send an email to (all ASC) the South-Asian students gauging their interest by Friday, February 25 - Ethan, Isa, Ashley  
• if no one is interested in leading, it is best if we do NOT have the event 
• marks the beginning of spring after a long winter, symbolic of the triumph of good over evil
• one way of celebrating is by throwing colored powder (gulal) into the air
• each color holds a specific meaning
• red - love and fertility
• green - new beginnings
• etc...
• day ends with festive meal and the sharing of sweets
• possible event?
• talk about the mythology and history behind the celebration
• celebrate by showing students how to make the color powder (gulal) using organic ingredients (ie. turmeric, red rose petals, different leaves, etc.)
• distribute traditional sweets
• other ideas?
• check out links below for more information about Holi
• https://time.com/5799354/what-is-holi/
• https://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/how-to-celebrate-holi
6. ASC Support
• reminder to all the board that we are here to support each other!
• don't hesitate to reach out to each other!

Monday, February 14, 2022

Present: Irianna, Aaron, Ethan, Ashley, Alycia, Penny, Vivian, Isa

Late:

Absent: Eva

Reminder: Action items are in RED

1. CNYP
• last practice date! - Friday, 2/18 @ 3:15pm-3:45pm in Room 109
• Get those permission slips in - due on Friday, 2/18
• Ms. Wong sent them to participants on Sunday
• discounted bleacher tickets for friends and family in section B
• 30$ - http://www.eventbrite.com/e/210874159287/?discount=2022YOTT
• Update on sweater arrival? - they arrived!
• Arrive at 1:30 pm (practice, hand out sweaters, logistics), leave school at 3 pm
• will meet Luciana Ng @ 4:00pm on 2nd and Market St to get our wristbands
• We are Section G, unit 88
2. Bay Area Ignatian Teach-In for Justice Debrief
• how did it go? - a lot of participants
• what went well? - we all spoke equally, the post-it notes (keeps ppl engaged)
• future improvements? - work on the discussion part (dividing people up in a more orderly manner), a few people were falling asleep (maybe make it more engaging with activities), incorporate more discussion (throughout the presentation)
3. Lunar New Year Event w/ Chinese Culture Club - Tuesday, February 15 in Commons @ 3:15pm
• Irianna can't attend; Vivian is a maybe
• currently have 64 responses
• Did we order the red string? - yes!
• Slides:
• What is Lunar New Year - CCC
• Lunar New Year vs. Chinese New Year - ASC (penny)
• Activities:
• Feather Shuttlecock - aaron and ethan; Cat Young
• Jeopardy-Style Riddles - CCC
• Tassel making (making chinese knots) - ashley, alycia, isa, and penny
• bracelets - CCC
• Food and red envelopes will be distributed during the event
• Can seniors help pack items during X-Period? - Irianna, Aaron, Ethan, and Señor Orque
• Publicity:
• SITV anchor (2/15) - Ashley
4. Decoration clean up
• Chapel - by end of Friday - take down decorations during Friday x-period (2/18)
• Student Center - early next week - take down decorations during Wednesday X-period (2/23)
5. SIPAC - Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Commons @ 6:30pm
• attending & speaking about how you celebrate LNY: Aaron, Irianna, Vivian, Eva, Ethan, Ashley
• be ready to speak! slides are optional
6. BSU Showcase - @ Commons - Saturday, February 26, 2022 @ 6:00-9:00pm
• Let's support!
• 20$ online, 30$ in person
7. ASC Support
• reminder to all the board that we are here to support each other!
• don't hesitate to reach out to each other!

P.S. Happy Valentine's Day :•) <3

Monday, February 7, 2022

Present: Aaron, Ethan, Eva, Alycia, Penny, Vivian, Ashley, Isa, Irianna

Late:

Absent:

Reminder: Action items are in RED

1. CNYP
• Practice dates - 2/11 and 2/18 (tentative)
• 3:15-3:45pm in room 109
• CNYP organizers are offering discounted bleacher tickets (friends and family) in section B for participating schools ($30)
• http://www.eventbrite.com/e/210874159287/?discount=2022YOTT
• Let's see how how things are in the upcoming weeks
• Sr. Orque - confirm who will participate and manage hoodie orders
• Will arrive this Friday!
• Ms. Wong - will send out Permission slips after confirming (who is participating)
• arrive at 4pm
2. FML debrief
• how was it?
• great - sharing reflections (out to the big group), different languages (unique experiences), student-led presiders and Melissa's homily (dual heritage), decorations
• future improvements:
• maybe find a time that's not in the morning so more people will come
• need one day before hand to practice (to make sure we feel prepared)
3. Chinese Culture Club Collaboration - Tuesday, February 15 (3:00pm in the Commons)
• Irianna can't attend
• send out email and google form to gauge attendance - Ethan
• ideas
• distributing red envelopes with money and candy (hand out at end) - some with more money
• layout
• big group presentation (Chinese New Year vs Lunar New Year, and explanation of each activity)
• slides in ASC drive
• CCC might already have slides, Aaron will check with CCC
• stations
• feather shuttlecock
• jeopardy style riddles
• arts and crafts (mini knot tassels)
• communicate with CCC about necessary materials - Irianna
• CCC will supply feather shuttlecock and riddles
• order red string
• https://www.amazon.com/Beading-Macrame-Rattail-Kumihimo-Chinese/dp/B09L88FVQZ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3SX4X1WWTZYLM&keywords=chinese+knots+string&qid=1644209310&sprefix=chinese+knots+string%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-5
• food
• no open food
• updates on having packaged food? - Ms. Wong (prob 50-60) - will follow up with Ms. Finn
• lumpia, potstickers, dim sum, Lunar New Year candy, and jello cups
• publicity
• email/rsvp (entire school) on Tuesday 2/8 - Ethan
• reminder to choose and remember station
• IG Post - Isa
• SITV (CCC will help) on Friday 2/11 - Leia, Ashley, and Alycia
• write anchor announcement script for SITV for 2/15 - Ashley
4. SIPAC Wed, February 23, 6:30pm (potluck dinner) in Commons
• ASC board to come and speak about how celebrate LNY
• who can attend: Vivian, Eva, Ethan, Irianna and Aaron
• be ready to speak (slides are optional)
5. Prayer Service - Tuesday, February 8 during X-Period
• no gospel choir
• a bit too last minute sadly
6. Ignatian Teach-in for Justice - Saturday, February 12, 2022
• slides look great! - work on the script! (finish scripts by Thursday, February 10)
• presenting: Irianna, Penny, Ethan, Vivian, Alycia (can maybe present)
• section #3 (1:50-2:35pm)
• Maybe: Ashley, Aaron and Eva
• Ashley can attend (can cover parts of presentation if necessary)
7. ASC Support
• reminder to all the board that we are here to support each other!
• don't hesitate to reach out to each other!