Thursday, November 20, 2025

 Meeting #11: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Present (12): Jett, Jackie, Jordan, Pachi, Cruz, Kalin, Naina, Katelyn, Radhika, Claire, Kaley, Lucas 

Absent (4): Maddie, Khai, Jack Jack, Oliver

Tardy: None

Minutes by: Claire

Supported by: Kaley, Lucas

Spectacular Shout-outs:

Cruz hit a new bench PR!

Khai, Naina, and Maddie - Great job on SITV!

Listening session attendees

Today’s Check-In: 

What is your favorite Thanksgiving dinner item?

 1.  Pasko 

• Next meeting: Thursday, December 4 - ALL Board members should be present as it’s the last meeting before Pasko. Thanks! 
• Also, in general, please do not schedule test retakes during Thursdays 7th period. 
• Expectation is that all ASC Board members will participate.
• Pachi will not be at Pasko this year.
• Pachi, Cruz, and Radhika - SIPAC Pasko planning meetings update
• What was brought up from Wed 11/19 meeting
• Will post 2 instagram reels for Pasko
• Collaborate with SIPAC - tag their account
• Moderators  will look at the reel today
• Updates on the Student raffle baskets 
• ASC board to pitch in for baskets (2 Baskets) — Make by next meeting
• SI Merch?
• Ask deans for free dress — Co-presidents
• Likely no
• Ask Ms. Sanchez — mention that you asked Mr. Escobar 
• Snacks
• Gift Cards (try to support smaller businesses)— Andytown, T-Pumps, Hook Fish, Blackbird
• contribute $15 each member
• Buy 2 baskets — 
• Each bring item by next meeting
• Jordan will make a spreadsheet
• By when? Share with Moderators
• Parole Making for decorations?
• Small “to-go” bags to make at home
• No space to make paroles during the event
• 2026 — making paroles ahead of time and bringing them to the event; Decorations ahead of time
• Marketing?
• Trying to get more students to attend
• Make a TikTok and post on Instagram reels 
• Made; Moderators will look at them today
• Minga points for attending Pasko
• Already on Minga
• SITV script —Done  
• Schoolwide email sent to moderators - send 
• Ms. Wong will send today Thurs 11/20

2. Northern California Regional Convening & Listening Session - 

• Learn about the work of the National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission
• How did it go?
• Maddie: “It was a really cool opportunity to see leaders of many Asian communities and organizations from across CA, even some from Washington DC. Everyone was advocating for why the museum should be built, all with strong opinions that were very inspiring to listen to, and it was very nice to see our community speaking up for their beliefs.”
• Most wanted representation for all Asian cultures — educating the youth
• Worry about including all Asian American identities, including those who are not always represented 

5. Work with Filipino Cultural Club for their December meeting?

• Will be collaborating with FCC
• Possible
• Support with publicity, planning, being in attendance at event 
• Repost their post on IG — Kalin Manangan '26
• May need support financially for food
• Details for event?
•   Dec. 12, during clubs & activities
• Follow-up with them — Co-Pres

6. Leadership Opps for Asian American Students

1) Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (APYLP) - due Friday, December 15, 2025

APYLP offers leadership conferences for Asian Pacific youth in the state of California interested in developing their leadership potential and pursuing active community and public service.

Click here for additional details and application.

• Post both on story - Naina Paul Mulye '27 Radhika Saha '28
• Next week on Monday or Tuesday, November 24 or 25.

2) Speak and Lead with Pride - due Friday, January 9, 2025 (during our winter break)

Speak & Lead with Pride is a hands-on course designed to teach the art of public speaking to students who may not have had any previous training. SI students have participated in previous years and found the program incredibly helpful! Below is Jacqueline Hang '26, who will be a tech remarks on the program: 

“Speak and Lead is such an amazing program for AAPI high school students in the Bay Area. Not only did I learn more about different public speaking techniques, I also learned more about myself and how I can feel confident when speaking in front of large crowds. This training gave me such helpful tips on how to become a good public speaker. With the help of my Speak and Lead teachers last year, I was able to become a finalist in the program! I am so grateful to this program and am so excited to help anyone else joining Speak and Lead for the 2026 year!” 

See attached flyer for additional information. You can apply here.

file:///Users/stephaniewong/Downloads/S&L%20Flyer%202026%20Final%20Flyer%20(1).pdf

6. Board bonding?

• After finals? — will send dates/timeslots in GC
• Ideas:
• Hotpot/food
• After: Beach Bonfire, s’mores, music/karaoke
• Union Square?
• Rock Climbing

7. Closing

At the end of the meeting: every person will say aloud their action item(s) and deadlines. (instead of Co-Presidents saying this)

Everyone should have at least one action item to complete (if there are enough), and it should be listed on the agenda for everyone to reference.

      

Questions, comments, concerns?  Communicate via Slack and group chat to determine who goes to SIPAC events (aside from required events)

ASC Support 

Reminder that we are here for one another! 

Don’t hesitate to reach out to other board members for help and support!! Get rest and remember to do something that makes you happy this week!