Thursday, November 2, 2023
Present: Nam, Ashley, Rini, Caitlin, Carina, Jackie, Isa, Anthony, Rohan, Justin, Alicia, Jordan
Absent: Rini
Tardy:
Before this meeting starts, please sit at a table with one senior, junior, and
sophomore/moderator 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!
Happy November everyone!!! Say congrats to all of our seniors who submitted early applications and to Ms. Wong who had to write hella recommendation letters!!!
Today’s Check In: Who or what reminds you of home? —home is up to interpretation! Whatever you feel comfortable with
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— thanks Rohan for reaching out!
Aim to have list of people before next meeting: Thursday 10/26
- Hariel, Uma, Kira
Event Format (will be planned with students who sign up): TBD
RSVP by Tuesday 3:00 PM
Things we did for last year:
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!
Our first planning meeting was yesterday! Thank you so much to everyone who showed up!
Notes From Yesterday’s Meeting:
Activity
- what should we do?
Painting candles - check for supplies
- 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
Slides: highly encourage everyone that has signed up to do personal experiences of celebrating Diwali and what the holiday means to them, and they can also help out with other slides too if they want!
**for personal stories, please tell them to have a draft of what they want to say by the next meeting (TBD) so that they have ample time to practice public speaking
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– what should we eat?
This was our food list from last year so feel free to incorporate anything you want to do this year:
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: does this work for everyone?
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 People
Rangoli patterns
Publicity:
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, any updates for us?
Cultural Dance practice began on 10/29 Sunday - Sr. Orque sent emails to those interested
Pasko Fashion Show practice will begin tomorrow - Friday, November 3, at 3pm in Weigand. first rehearsal!!!! LETS GOGOGOGO
Singing audition videos WERE due this Sunday to SIPAC Parents - good luck to all who submitted
Other questions or ideas?
2B. ASC Jackets
No new updates from last weeks
Jackets ordered
Estimated arrival: end of November
We will donate extra funds to Stop AAPI Hate— Nam has reached out to Ms.Hernandez and is currently awaiting response!
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. ALAS Showcase
Thank you to anyone who showed up to support!!! Special shout outs to ANTHONY JIN for performing the most beautiful slam poetry this world has ever seen
important: Jordan and Nam— JORDANN!! Sorry for not sending that out it was on me (nam)
5. Affinity Groups X-Period: next Tuesday, November 7, during X-Period in Weigand!
- Please try your best to show up!!! We need you!!!
6. Yearbook Photo:
- Deadline is November 15th
- Friday, November 10th during break on the Piazza
-email to entire ASC: Alicia and Carina
when will email draft be ready?7. board bonding?!?!?
What should we do next?? Do we want to start planning right now so that we have something to look forward to?
-Hiking
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?
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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