Thursday, October 26, 2023
Present: Nam, Ashley, Rini, Caitlin, Carina, Jackie, Isa, Anthony, Rohan, Justin, Alicia
Absent:
Tardy: Jordan
Before this meeting starts, please sit at a table with one senior, junior, and
sophomore/oderator in order for us to get to know each other.
It’s important for us to not just be a board but to be a community,
so reach out and say hi to each other in the hallways or anywhere outside of meetings!
Today’s Check In: What is your go-to dessert?
1. Diwali
This year it is celebrated on 11/12/23!
Event is set for Thursday, November 9, @3pm in the Choral Room!
Open event
Festival of Lights celebrated in Hinduism and sometimes Buddhism
Usually lasts five days during the lunisolar month of Kartika
Let’s reach out to ASC members/ students to help plan and lead the event: Rohan-List by next meeting
Aim to have list of people before next meeting: Thursday 10/26
- Hariel, Uma, Kira
Commitment will be about one meeting a week for 45 minutes to 1 hour
- after school meetings work for them
Let’s try to have as many board members as possible be in attendance as possible!
Event Format (will be planned with students who sign up): TBD
Things we did for last year:
Rangoli patterns:
Food list: Rini can bring some food
Supplies list by next meeting: moderators when do you think we need to know what is needed?
- we have enough supplies from last year!
List of People Who Signed Up:
Days That We Can Meet:
Slides:
Intro Slide: Justin
What is Diwali: Alicia, Jordan
Where is it celebrated: Carina
Personal stories of Celebration: Rini, Rohan
What is a Rangoli Pattern: Caitlin
What are the Significance of Diyas: Anthony
Diwali Foods: Jackie, Isa
Activity: Nam, Ashley
Publicity:
Poster and GoogleForm/QR Code (finished by Thursday 10/26): Rohan and Justin
Email (first draft done by Thursday 10/26, send out by Thursday 11/2): Rini and Caitlin
SITV (film on Monday 11/6,air on Tuesday 11/7): Ashley, Rini, Anthony, Alicia (Commercial)
Instagram Post (post on Monday 11/6, story on morning of Thursday 11/9): Jackie and Carina
We will work on slides together with anyone who signs up to help plan the event! Stay tuned!
2A. Pasko
Cultural Dance practice begins Sunday - Sr. Orque sent emails to those interested
Pasko Fashion Show practice will begin next week - TBD - info in process
Singing audition videos due this Sunday to SIPAC Parents - Sr. Orque/SIPAC Parents sent emails to those interested
Other questions or ideas?
2B. ASC Jackets
No new updates from last week
Jackets ordered
Estimated arrival: end of November
We will donate extra funds to Stop AAPI Hate— Nam will reach out to Ms.Hernandez
3. Prayer dates for upcoming events: if you celebrate these holidays would you like to sign up to lead prayer?
Diwali (Friday 11/10): TBD: Communicate with the South Asian Culture Club: Rohan, Hariel
ASC’s 50th Anniversary (Friday 1/19): Ashley and Nam
Lunar New Year (Friday 2/9): Carina and Jackie
Holi (Monday 3/25): Rini, (Rohan will reach out)
Ancestors’ Day– tomb sweeping? (Friday 4/12): Justin (can also reach out to other ASC members)
Lao and Cambodian New Year (Tuesday 4/16): TBD (can also reach out to other ASC members)
AANHPI Month (Wednesday 5/1): Isa
AANHPI Month (Tuesday 5/7): TBD
AANHPI Month (Wednesday 5/15): TBD
4. Unity Council: any updates?
- going over mission and vision
- promoting ALAS Showcase
- future plans for events
5. ALAS Showcase
please show up to support all the fellow affinity groups
Email asking ASC students to come to showcase + why affinity group collabs are important: Jordan and Nam
7. board bonding?!?!?
-thank you everyone for coming to hangout! Shoutout to my bowlers that ate up those lanes
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!
Think: how can I take care of myself and my loved ones during these stressful times?
Weekly Goals for Wellness
More than 6 hours of sleep
Eating good and hydrating
Doing stuff we love
Spending time with loved ones
Going outside to get some fresh air
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