Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Present: Vivian, Isa, Penny, Olivia, Justin, Nam, Caitlin, Ashley

Late: Rini

Absent: Eva, Ann

1. Check-in

• ponder... What is your "safe" boba order?

2. Diwali Event

• Date for the event: Wednesday, October 26th at 3:15pm

• location: Commons (for presentation/food) -> Piazza (for activities)

• Closed event (aka only for ASC members)

• supplies have been ordered!

• food is set!

• Activities: 

• Chalk rangoli patterns outside

• Print (3) rangoli patterns - Nam

• Paint clay pots then put tea light candles in them – for people to light -> then take home

• event format:

• intro/welcome 

• short presentation with background

• Hariel, Uma and Rini will share a little about their experience (slides have been shared)

• introduce activities 

• food

• move to piazza for activities (leave piazza by 4:30pm -- so SIPAC can set up for their event)

• to-dos:
• have a playlist (add songs!)
• slides: finish by Thursday, October 20 (slides name in drive: ASC Diwali Event 2022)
• speaker notes
• intro slide: Eva and Viv
• QR code (same one but different colors): Justin 
• what is Diwali: Penny
• where is it celebrated: Ann
• Diwali traditions + students sharing experiences: Uma, Hariel, Rini
• what is rangoli: Nam
• what is the significance of candles: Caitlin
• Diwali foods: Ashley
• activity instructions: Eva and Viv
• Publicity:
• thank you Nam + Justin for making the poster! 
• physical copies up by Monday, 10/17 - thanks everyone for posting these around school!
• IG post up by Monday, 10/24 - Caitlin
• SITV #1: submit announcement on Tuesday, 10/18, anchor announcement on Wednesday, 10/19 - Nam, Rini
• SITV #2: film on Monday, 10/24, commercial airs on Tuesday, 10/25 - Nam, Rini, Phianna
• email + google interest form sent by Wednesday, 10/19 - Liv, Ann, Nam, Ash
• morning prayer: Tuesday, October 25
• Hariel, Phianna, and Rohan will lead it

3. Update on Unity Council?

• Planned for it to be somewhat open— anyone can drop in and listen 
• Meetings are about once a month (tentative) 

4. Identity Formation

• November

• counts as a GOYB?

• Viv and Eva will ask Ms. Setiady

• discussion topics: 

• colorism in Asian cultures

• effects of the model minority myth

• perpetual foreigner phenomenon
• definition of ‘Asian American’ (thanks Señor Orque!)**
• https://time.com/5800209/asian-american-census/

• October: Filipino American History Month - collaboration with TFCC and PIA?

• Liv and Eva ask TFCC
• TFCC may host an event on 10/19, 10/25, or 10/28
• no to 10/19 and 10/25
• we can likely support the 10/28 event, but no recent updates

• Ashley ask PIA 

• Not planning on doing anything
• Maybe sometime in future months

• *Emphasize we are very busy— we do not have time to plan another event, but we would love to support their event! 

5. Pasko 

• Saturday, December 10

• collaboration with SIPAC
• Auditions information will be sent soon
• Cultural Dance and Pasko Fashion Show practices will be announced soon

6. Prayer Schedule - mark your calendars!

• October 25 (Diwali) - Hariel, Phianna, Rohan

• December 7, 2021 (Pasko) - Isa and Liv

• February 1, 2022 (Lunar New Year) - Ash and Caitlin

• May (AAPI Month)

• May 3- TBD

• May 9- TBD

• May 17- TBD

7. Yearbook Photo

• Wednesday, October 26 - break
• Piazza
• send out email AFTER email for Diwali - Nam

         - Follw up email Wednesday morning - Penny 
    

8. 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

Friday, October 14, 2022

Present: Vivian, Eva, Isa, Penny, Olivia, Justin, Nam, Rini, Ann, Caitlin

Late: Ashley

Absent:

1. Check-in

• ponder... What is your comfort movie or TV show, and why?

2. Diwali Event

• Date: Wednesday, October 26th, at 3:15pm

• Location: the Commons (presentation/food) and Piazza (activities)

• closed event

• attendees at Diwali planning meeting: 
• Phianna Lu '24, Uma Krpata '25, Kira Abhyankar '25, Rohan Kohli '24, Hariel Goonetileke '24

• supplies list sent by Viv on Thursday, October 13 
• we need more tea light candles, powder, and gloves
• Event Format:
• make sure to label speaker notes for the slide you're doing
• introduction/welcoming 
• short slide presentation discussing Diwali + invitation for students who celebrate festival to talk about their experience
• have a playlist 
• intro slide: Eva and Viv
• QR code (same one but different colors): Justin
• what is Diwali: Penny
• where is it celebrated: Ann
• Diwali traditions + students sharing experiences: Uma, Hariel, Rini
• what is rangoli: Nam
• what is the significance of candles: Caitlin
• Diwali foods: Ashley
• activity instructions: Eva and Viv
• eat food 
• rangoli and clay pot painting 

• Food: grab-and-go style
• sweets: (Rini will get one of the other three)
• Kaju katli
• Kheer (kitchen)
• Ragulla
• Rasmalai
• savory:
• Samosas (kitchen)
• Chicken kabobs
• Naan and curry
• drinks:
• Mango lassi
• Water (kitchen) 
• lemonade (kitchen)
• Food ordered by SIPAC for us:
• Menu: Vegetarian Biryani, Saag Paneer, Chicken Tikka Masala, Samosas, Naan, Raita, Chutneys
  Dessert: Assorted Indian Sweets
• Drinks: 2 gallons of mango lassi
• Publicity:
• thank you Nam + Justin for making the poster! 
• physical copies up by Monday, 10/17 - if people have time after the meeting, we can put them up today (write closed event on poster)
• IG post up by Tuesday, 10/25 - Caitlin
• SITV #1: anchor announcement on Wednesday, 10/19 - Nam, Rini
• SITV #2: commercial on Tuesday, 10/25 - Nam, Rini, Phianna
• email + google interest form sent by Wednesday, 10/19 - Liv, Ann, Nam
• next Diwali planning meeting, week of 10/17: 
• Eva & Viv will ask which day works best for everyone (possibly this weekend to work on slide prez) 

3. Update on Unity Council?

• Introductory meeting: defining what Unity Council is 
• Connection across Affinity Groups 
• Planned for it to be somewhat open— anyone can drop in and listen 
• Meetings are about once a month, subject to change 

4. Identity Formation

• November

• counts as a GOYB?

• Viv and Eva will ask Ms. Setiady

• discussion topics: 

• colorism in Asian cultures

• effects of the model minority myth

• perpetual foreigner phenomenon
• definition of ‘Asian American’ (thanks Señor Orque!)**
• https://time.com/5800209/asian-american-census/

• October: Filipino American History Month - collaboration with TFCC and PIA?

• Liv and Eva ask TFCC
• TFCC may host an event on 10/19, 10/25, or 10/28
• no to 10/19 and 10/25
• we can likely support the 10/28 event, but no recent updates

• Ashley ask PIA 

• Not planning on doing anything
• Maybe sometime in future months

• *Emphasize we are very busy— we do not have time to plan another event, but we would love to support their event! 

5. Pasko 

• Saturday, December 10 (mark your calendars!)

• deadline to sign up was Wednesday, October 12, at 11pm

• collaboration with SIPAC (Señor Orque already sent out email gauging interest for acts)

6. Prayer Schedule - mark your calendars!

• October 18 (TFCC) - Liv and Bianca

• October 25 (Diwali) - Hariel, Phianna, Rohan

• December 7, 2021 (Pasko) - Isa and Liv

• February 1, 2022 (Lunar New Year) - Ash and Caitlin

• May (AAPI Month)

• May 3- TBD

• May 9- TBD

• May 17- TBD

7. Next meeting - Week of October 17

• no school on Thursday and Friday (Quarter Break)
• meeting is tentative
• if necessary, meet on Tuesday, October 18, during seventh period

8. Yearbook Photo

• Wednesday, October 26 - break
• Piazza
• send out email AFTER email for Diwali - Nam

9. 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

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Present: Vivian, Eva, Penny, Ashley, Olivia, Justin, Nam, Rini, Caitlin, Ann

Late:

Absent: Isa

1. Check-in

• ponder... What do you dream about? What are your ambitions (beyond ASC)?

2. Lumpia with a Vengeance

• lovely production!

• thank you everyone for coming out and supporting SI Alums and current SI students!

3. Diwali Event

• Diwali is celebrated on October 24, 2022

• Date: Wednesday, October 26th at 3:15pm

• Festival of Lights celebrated in Hinduism and sometimes Buddhism

• usually lasts five days during the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartika 

• reach out to ASC members/students who may be interested in leading this event with us - Ann will send out a message and send their contact info in Slack today

  - can be a zoom meeting

  - 1st meeting tomorrow or Saturday night

  - It’s ok if not everyone can make it every time!

• Phianna Lu '24, Uma Krpata '25, Kira Abhyankar '25, Rohan Kohl '24, Hariel Goonetileke '24

• need to decide how much commitment will be needed and how to meet with them to get ideas

• weekly meetings with as many board members as possible

• send out an email to all of the students who are interested to gauge their ideas, time commitments, and which days would work best for them by Thursday, September 29th - Nam and Justin

• include in the email that we’re planning to have weekly meetings for 45 min-1 hour

• Brainstorming ideas (NOT final- will brainstorm with students first!):

• Rangolis 
• Supplies list by Thursday, October 13 (next meeting) 
• Food: similar SIPAC
• Sweets: kheer
• Drinks: mango lassi

4A. Update on Unity Council?

• Introductory meeting: defining what Unity Council is 
• Connection across Affinity Groups 
• Planned for it to be somewhat open— anyone can drop in and listen 
• Meetings are about once a month, subject to change 

4B. Identity Formation

• November
• Discuss: counts as a GOYB?
• Will ask Ms. Setiady
• discussion topics: 
• colorism in Asian cultures
• effects of the model minority myth
• perpetual foreigner phenomenon
• October: Filipino American History Month - collaborate again with Filipino Culture Club and PIA?
• May be too busy- consider November 
• updates on:
• Liv and Eva will ask The Filipino Cultural Club
• Open to collaboration— no plans yet 
• ASC support, TFCC leads event 
• Push to solidify by next meeting 
• Ashley will ask PIA 
• Not planning on doing anything 
• Ashley will get back to us 
• **Emphasize we are very busy— we do not have time to plan another event, but we would love to support their event! 

5. Pasko 

• Saturday, December 10 (mark your calendars!)

• deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 10, at 11pm
• Please get involved! It’s a lot of fun!

• cultural dances, outside groups perform (SIHI, Polynesian Dance club performs, Ukulele club, spoken word, and more)

• collaboration with SIPAC (Señor Orque already sent out email gauging interest for acts)

6. Prayer Schedule - mark your calendars!

• thank you Rini for your lovely prayer last week!

• October 25 (Diwali) - ??

  - will ask the students during the Diwali planning zoom

• December 7, 2021 (Pasko) - Isa and Liv

• February 1, 2022 (Lunar New Year) - Ash and Caitlin

• May (AAPI Month)

• May 3- TBD

• May 9- TBD

• May 17- TBD

7. Next meeting - pick one date

• Week of October 10
• No school on Wednesday (PSAT & SAT)
• Thursday - 1, 2, 3, 4
• Friday - 5, 6, 7
• Meet next Friday, October 14 (Before Rally)
• Will decide next meeting time
• Week of October 17
• No school on Thursday and Friday (Quarter Break)
• Will decide whether to meet on Tuesday, October 18

8. Yearbook Photo

• Wednesday, October 26 - break

• Piazza

• Send email AFTER email for Diwali - Nam

9. 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