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
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
Order of Activities
Introduction to Diwali and Sharing of Personal Stories first so that people don’t leave right after eating food?
Eating
Then have the activity last
Candle painting: Ashley will check for painted pots + candles from last year
We have enough for 100 PeopleRangoli 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
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