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!