Thursday, November 30

 Thursday, Nov 30, 2023

Present: Ashley, Rini, Carina, Jackie, Isa, Anthony, Rohan, Alicia, Jordan, Rini, Caitlin, Nam, Justin

Absent: Sr. Orque

Tardy: Ms. Wong

Today’s Check In: What did you do over Thanksgiving break?!? The more specific the better!!

1. Future Events

• 1A: ASC 50th Celebration - January 20, 2024

• Any updates Ms. Wong / Sr. Orque

Notes From Last Meeting 

• members or board?
  -include someone who can speak about ASC beyond simplicity
  -Any ASC members will be tour guides

•  Student Panelist ideas? 

• How has ASC formed your identity and helped you navigate SI?

• Someone who can speak about ASC and Affinity Groups

• Draft an email inviting people to be student panelists by next meeting (11/16) - Jordan and Alicia

• Clarify: whether or not panelists will be board or general members of ASC

• For other speaking roles mentioned last week, what would those be? - also clarify if board or members
  -Anthony, Isa, Ashley, maybe?

•  1B: ID Formation Event for 50th Anniversary: could we get alumni to come speak during the week before the 50th anniversary? (Orque w/ the info)

• 1C: Lunar New Year event: event date is set for Friday February 16, 2024

  -ONE EVENT

• Reach out to CCC to see what their plans are? - Nam and Ashley
  -Dumpling making event (10th CCC anniversary) CCC only?
  -separate events?
  -emphasize CCC in publicity 

• Ideas for collab?

• Incorporate more Asian cultures in celebration
  -Korean Culture Club

  -Carina will Talk to Mrs. Pappas

• Monday Morning Ministry  

Possible Idea Made By Nam and Ashley: 

1. One Dumpling Making event with the Chinese Culture Club For Chinese New Year

2. A separate Lunar New Year where multiple cultures are celebrated and possible collab with Korean culture club (so hyped)

Questions, thoughts, concerns, jokes, prayers?

1d. Could we also do just a student thing for the 50th anniversary in between 50th ALUMNI CELEBRATION and LNY? If it’s okay with moderators we thought it would be a great idea… or we could also do it in April!

2A. Pasko — Señor Orque

Any updates Senior Orque?

• Pasko Tickets are sold out - any questions please send to Sr. Orque - updated as of 11/28

• Saturday, December 9, Commons - 6 pm

• Encourage students to attend, and be involved in volunteering, etc.

• If your parents are paying for Pasko tickets, remind them to make a note about seating arrangements with their kids.

• Any comments or questions?

2B. ASC Jackets

• Sr. Orque has distributed!

• Ms. Hernandez has replied about donation-before Christmas?

3. Prayer dates for upcoming events: if you celebrate these holidays would you like to sign up to lead prayer?

Pasko (Friday 12/8):

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Zr6Iu_uB7R7D_rTG1zO25bxuvvmLTpzBgUo19bjsOA/edit

Carina will ask Jill Acosta regarding prayer

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

4A. Email Ms. Finn about decorating the Student Center for LNY - Nam and Ashley

• Ms. Finn’s response: Literally just said to remind her later? 

• Planned reminder date: Monday January 22, 2024 - Nam and Ashley
  Decorating Date: Wednesday February 7th, 2024 

5. Unity Council: Any updates from the last meeting (11/17)? 

• Is there anything we should bring up for the next meeting?

  -Making T-Shirts

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!

Think: how can I take care of myself and my loved ones during these stressful times?

team, we really need to start taking care of ourselves. please prioritize your well being. ashley and nam will begin sending reminders if necessary .

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 

DEIB Incident Reporting Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer0khKoMAqz49dHYDpdYm2x2Y2nBWIAaLHEx4_EoE7aZR-dg/viewform

Thursday, November 16, 2023

 Thursday, November 16, 2023

Present: Ashley, Rini, Carina, Jackie, Isa, Anthony, Rohan, Alicia, Jordan, Rini, Caitlin

Absent: Nam, Justin

Tardy: -----

Today’s Check In: If you were a chip what flavor would you be?

1. Diwali: GOOD JOB EVERYBODY!!! 

• What did we do well and how could we improve for next time?

• Trivia questions-engaging

  -double check the google form for rsvp

  -enough time for setup

  -go over timing of event(painting and rangoli)

  -be more clear with instructions

2. Future Events

• 2A: ASC 50th Celebration - January 20, 2024

• Let’s work on the panel for the 50th celebration: Señor Orque, take the lead!

  -members or board?

  -include someone who can speak about ASC beyond simplicity

  -Any ASC members will be tour guides

•  Student Panelist ideas? 

• How has ASC formed your identity and helped you navigate SI?

• Someone who can speak about ASC and Affinity Groups

• Draft an email inviting people to be student panelists by next meeting (11/16) - Jordan and Alicia

• Clarify: whether or not panelists will be board or general members of ASC

• For other speaking roles mentioned last week, what would those be? - also clarify if board or members

  -Anthony, Isa, Ashley, maybe?

•  2B: ID Formation Event for 50th Anniversary: could we get alumni to come speak during the week before the 50th anniversary? (Orque w/ the info)

• 2C: Lunar New Year event: event date is set for Friday February 16, 2024

• Reach out to CCC to see what their plans are? - Nam and Ashley

   -Dumpling making event (10th CCC anniversary) CCC only? 

  -separate events?

  -emphasize CCC in publicity 

• Ideas for collab?

• Incorporate more Asian cultures in celebration

  -Korean Culture Club

• Monday Morning Ministry  

3A. Pasko — Señor Orque

• Saturday, December 9, Commons - 6 pm

• Encourage students to attend, and be involved in volunteering, etc.

• If your parents are paying for Pasko tickets, remind them to make a note about seating arrangements with their kids.

• Any comments or questions?

3B. ASC Jackets

• Arrived early - Tuesday!

• Sr. Orque is distributing them to those who ordered today (Thurs) after school and tomorrow (Friday) before school

• Ms. Hernandez has replied about donation-before Christmas?

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4. Prayer dates for upcoming events: if you celebrate these holidays would you like to sign up to lead prayer?

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

5A. Email Ms. Finn about decorating the Student Center for LNY - Nam and Ashley

• Ms. Finn’s response: Literally just said to remind her later? 

• Planned reminder date: Monday January 22, 2024 - Nam and Ashley

  Decorating Date: Wednesday February 7th, 2024 

5B. Yearbook Photo: Thanks Ms. Wong for sending that in!

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!

Think: how can I take care of myself and my loved ones during these stressful times?

team, we really need to start taking care of ourselves. please prioritize your well being. ashley and nam will begin sending reminders if necessary .

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 

DEIB Incident Reporting Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer0khKoMAqz49dHYDpdYm2x2Y2nBWIAaLHEx4_EoE7aZR-dg/viewform

Thursday, November 9

 Thursday, November 9, 2023

Present: Nam, Ashley, Rini, Carina, Jackie, Isa, Anthony, Rohan, Justin, Alicia, Jordan, Rini

Absent: Caitlin

Tardy: 

Today’s Check In: If you were a chip what flavor would you be?

1. Diwali: THE EVENT IS TODAY AFTER SCHOOL IN THE COMMONS!

Let's practice public speaking after the end of the meeting!

• Can we make groups for painting diyas and doing Rangolis?

• Board members for Diyas: Nam, Isa, Jackie, Rini, Caitlin, Carina, Alicia

• Need art supplies - paintbrushes, paint, newspaper - see Ms. Wolf - Nam and Ashley

• Board members for Rangolis: Ashley, Anthony, Rohan, Justin, Jordan

•  After school supplies

• Go to Ms. Wong’s office - Justin

• Go to Señor Orque's Classroom: 2 board - Jordan and Anthony

• Help Rini with food - main entrance - Isa, Nam, Ashley, Rohan, Rini, Jackie

• Go to Choral Room to REDIRECT ASAP - Carina and Alicia

Reminders Before Later Today: 

• All board members: welcoming and inviting people, talking to anyone that walks in and especially to anyone that doesn’t have any friends

• Historian Publicists: taking pictures! Especially for yearbook, and upload to shared ASC Drive ASAP

• Music: lively 

• Positive attitude!!!

• Send another email today to remind people - also location change - COMMONS (as of 9:50 am)

• 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— thanks Rohan for reaching out!

• Aim to have list of people before next meeting: Thursday 10/26
  - Hariel, Uma, Kira

• Rangoli patterns:

• Food list: Rini can bring some food (80 People)

• Supplies list by next meeting: moderators when do you think we need to know what is needed?
  - we have enough supplies from last year!

-  Rangolis like last year 

- supplies (only if we are doing something other than rangolis cause Orque has everything): 5 different colors, 5 pounds

-Print out Rangoli pattern templates

Intro Slide: Justin

What is Diwali: Alicia, Jordan

Where is it celebrated: Carina and Hariel

Personal stories of Celebration: Rini, Rohan

What is a Rangoli Pattern: Caitlin and Kira

What are the Significance of Diyas: Anthony, Uma

Diwali Foods: Jackie, Isa

Activity: Nam, Ashley

3. Food list

sweets: Kaju katli Kheer, Rasgulla, Rasmalai 

savory: Samosas

drinks: Mango lassi, Water, lemonade 

What does Rini want to bring: 

• Naan

• Butter chicken
  Add description placards with allergies Isa

4. Order of Activities

1. Introduction to Diwali and Sharing of Personal Stories first so that people don’t leave right after eating food?

1. Eating 

2. Then have the activity last 

1. Candle painting: Ashley will check for painted pots + candles from last year
   We have enough for 100 People

2. Rangoli patterns 

Publicity: thanks everyone for your hard work!

Poster and GoogleForm/QR Code (finished by Thursday 10/26): Rohan and Justin Done

Email (first draft done by Thursday 10/26, send out by Thursday 11/2) Add RSVP: Rini and Caitlin

SITV (film on Monday 11/6,air on Tuesday 11/7)

• Kira, Uma, Rini- right after school in beta lab

• Anthony and Ashley will write script

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— Senor Orque

• Encourage students to attend, and be involved in volunteering, etc.
• If your parents are paying for Pasko tickets, remind them to make a note about seating arrangements with their kids

2B. SIPAC / AALPA Thankgiving event

• Commons, 
• Wednesday 11/15 at 6:30 pm
• Important to represent ASC!
• Email to ASC members to publicize event - Sr. Orque

2C. ASC 50th Celebration - January 20, 2024

• Student Panelist ideas?
• How has ASC a formed your identity and helped you navigate SI?
• Someone who can speak about ASC and Affinity Groups
• Draft an email inviting people to be student panelists by next meeting (11/16) - Jordan and Alicia

2D. ASC Jackets

• Will arrive before Thanksgiving! Yay!

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. Affinity Groups X-Period: next Tuesday, November 7, during X-Period in Weigand!

• Thanks for showing up!

4B. Email Ms. Finn about decorating the Student Center for LNY Nam and Ashley

-not sent yet: Nam wants to know if there is a preferable date (please check with board)

- Wednesday

5. Yearbook Photo: this is tomorrow during break! Remember to tell all your friends!

- Deadline is November 15th

- Friday, November 10th during break on the Piazza

        -email to entire ASC: Alicia and Carina

Thanks for working on it squad!!

PRACTICE PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR DIWALI

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!

Think: how can I take care of myself and my loved ones during these stressful times?

team, we really need to start taking care of ourselves. please prioritize your well being. ashley and nam will begin sending reminders if necessary .

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 

DEIB Incident Reporting Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer0khKoMAqz49dHYDpdYm2x2Y2nBWIAaLHEx4_EoE7aZR-dg/viewform