Thursday, March 23, 2023

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Present: Viv, Eva, Penny, Ashley, Justin, Nam, Rini, Liv, Caitlin, Ann

Late:

Absent: Isa

1) How is everyone doing? 

  • Think: What is one moment that sparked joy in you this week?

2) Board Shoutouts!

  • the dedication to the letter and the communication within this team has been incredibly strong (and a pleasure to witness and be a part of)!
  • in regards to Holi,
    • thank you, Justin and Nam, for creating our beautiful poster and our RSVP form!
    • for both the anchor announcement and commercial, huge thank you to Rini and Nam!
    • thank you, Penny and Liv, for creating and sending out our email!
    • Caitlin and Ash, thank you for posting on Instagram!
  • would anyone like to shoutout a specific board member?

3) SIPAC
  • update? (Sr. Orque)
    • letter to Ms. Levine
      • Aim to send out by Friday 3/31
      • Padlet link in email (see below)
    • SIPAC writing a response rn- want to amplify ASC’s efforts
  • SIPAC Career Panel: Wednesday, March 22 at 6:00 pm
    • our hosts Viv and Justin did a spectacular job!
    • takeaways for those who attended:
      • Most important to find the college that’s right for YOU


4) ASC Holi Event
  • Thursday, March 23, after school (3:15pm) @commons and piazza
  • Open event, BUT cap at 100 responses
    • If you don’t RSVP, you don’t get to come
    • Google form send automatic email
  • Volunteers:
    • Uma Krpata, Skanda Dorbala, Dylan Mong, Kira Abhyankar, Hariel Goonetileke, Rohan Kohli
    • Hariel, Rohan, and Skanda will NOT be in attendance tonight
  • updates from Zoom meeting on 3/12 + 3/19:
    • student volunteers who will be present at the event: Uma
    • rsvp form: 
      • tell students to bring their own white t-shirt
      • set the form so those who RSVP get a confirmation email back
      • we will cap the RSVP form when/if we reach 100 responses (because we want to make sure we have enough supplies)
    • food
      • kitchen will prepare: 
        • Samosas
        • mango lassi (drink) 
        • does kitchen have all the food?
      • students will bring: (storage: refrigerate; amount: for 80 people
        • [Kira] Barfi
        • [Uma] Pakoras and Kheer
        • [Skanda] Galub Jamun 
      • Rini’s suggestion: Chaat Corner [doordash – tell them two days beforehand]
        • doordash them or call them directly @ 510-866-8358 for questions/delivery stuff! [https://chaatcornersf.com/]
        • kachori (deep fried lentils stuff)
        • Dahi Vada (yogurt with like lentil fritters)
        • Vada pav (bread with potato patties + condiments)
        • Pani Puri (instead of Malpua, but don’t worry it won’t get soggy!)
      • color war plans
        • color fight with powdered cornstarch or colored water  
        • White t-shirts (+ clothes you’re ok with getting dirty) 
          • will have some backups 
        • Bright colors: yellow, red, blue, green, pink, orange, purple
        • we will split teams today
          • Team for each color
        • Sr. Orque and Ms. Wong can decide our winners
          • measure winners by which team gets the most color on other teams
          • prizes (amazon gift cards/asc sweatshirts)
        • teams are only given one color 
      • supplies
        • White t-shirts (ppl bring their own) 
        • Gloves 
        • Holi cornstarch powder
        • what are we putting the powder in? (ie. cups) - ask Sr. Orque and Ms. Wong
        • Cups

      • Event outline
        • RSVP
        • Presentation
        • Personal stories - Rini, Uma, Kira
        • About the holiday - Nam, Caitlin
        • caitlin, nam, ash 
        • Food - Penny, Isa
        • Activity - Viv, Eva
        • Food 
        • Go outside for the powder throwing 
        • end: throw colors into air (for an sitv slo-mo AND/OR a cool photo)
5) ASC Jackets
  • goal is to design, order, and distribute them before the end of the year
  • design contest sent out to ASC students 
  • final due date: Monday, March 20 at 9am (before quarter break)
    • Criteria: 
      • establishment year (1973)
      • include ASC somewhere
      • front and back design
      • have something on the back that represents Asian cultures
      • remind people that ASC is inclusive of ALL Asian cultures on the Asian continent
      • students are only designing the logo on the top left and back
    • how many design submissions have we received? 
    • which are our favorites?
  • visit Boathouse website for jackets that are pricey but a good investment

6) AANHPI Month in May
  • what kind of events would you like to see?
    • send out interest form to ASC students after quarter break
      • Send Friday 3/24- Nam
      • Optional: ask ASC students for current emotions
    • ID formation event
      • Meeting with ASC students for a safe space (like healing circle)
  • Student Hero Posters
    • Board members SHOULD submit one!
    • email goes out Monday 3/27
  • possible identity formation topics:
    • mental health in the aftermath of extreme events (violence and acts of racism)
    • how to build inter-affinity unity

7)
Prayer Schedule
  • Wednesday, April 5, 2023 (to remember ancestors) - Justin
  • Monday, April 17, 2023 (Lao and Cambodian New Year) - TBD (reach out to ASC students)
    • 4/3: send out interest email- Penny
  • May (AANHPI Month)
  • Wednesday, May 3 - TBD
  • Tuesday, May 9 - TBD
  • Wednesday, May 17 - TBD

8) ASC Support 
  • reminder to all the board that we are here to support each other!
  • as we enter the fourth quarter, we remind ourselves to take consistent breaks, reach out to wellness counselors or trusted adults when we need help, and to always prioritize our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health!
  • don’t hesitate to reach out to one another!




Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Present: Viv, Eva, Penny, Isa, Ashley, Justin, Nam, Rini, Liv, Caitlin, Ann

Late:

Absent:

1) How is everyone doing? 

  • Think: Name something that you are looking forward to (today, tomorrow, or this weekend).

2) Board Shoutouts!

  • the dedication to the letter and the communication within this team has been incredibly strong (and a pleasure to witness and be a part of)!
  • would anyone like to shoutout a specific board member?
3) SIPAC
  • update? (Sr. Orque)
    • letter to Ms. Levine
    • SIPAC zoom- similar to our meeting
    • SIPAC writing a response rn- want to amplify ASC’s efforts
  • SIPAC Career Panel: Wednesday, March 22 at 6:00 pm *Note time change
    • student facilitators: Viv and Justin
    • Please come and promote!
    • Food provided!
    • Publicity:
      • Email (+directions)- Vivian
        • 3/15 Wednesday: initial email
        • 3/10 Monday: reminder email
      • SITV: Jackets + Career Panel (see below)

4) ASC Holi Event
  • actual date of Holi: Wednesday, March 8
  • tentative date for the event: Thursday, March 23, after school (3:15pm) @commons and piazza
  • Open event, BUT cap at 100 responses
    • If you don’t RSVP, you don’t get to come
    • Google form send automatic email
  • Volunteers:
    • Uma Krpata, Skanda Dorbala, Dylan Mong, Kira Abhyankar, Hariel Goonetileke, Rohan Kohli
    • Zoom meeting to discuss: 3/12 Sunday (6:00pm)
      • Ann will send email
      • Discuss food, activities, supplies
  • celebrates: 
    • the triumph of good over evil 
    • the victory of god Vishnu as Narasimha Narayana over Hiranyakashipu
    • the welcoming of spring and new beginnings
  • activity ideas:
    • color fight with powdered cornstarch or colored water
    • enjoying traditional foods and learning about their significance
      • reach out to other students to ask for ideas and updates - see above
  • publicity:
    • RSVP form + QR code: Nam
    • Instagram post: Caitlin and Ashley- 3/15 Wednesday
    • poster: Justin
    • SITV: Rini
      • anchor (send in on Tuesday, 3/14, airs on Wednesday 3/15): Rini
        • Holi, jackets
      • commercial (record on Monday, 3/20, airs on Tuesday 3/21): Penny and Nam
    • email: send out Monday, 3/13 by 3pm - Penny and Liv

5) ASC Jackets
  • goal is to design, order, and distribute them before the end of the year
  • draft an email to send out about the design contest by next meeting (3/9) - Justin
  • send an email request to ASC by the end of March (to hopefully get the jackets before May)
  • final due date: Monday, March 20 at 9am (before quarter break)
    • Criteria: 
      • establishment year (1973)
      • include ASC somewhere
      • front and back design
      • have something on the back that represents Asian cultures
      • remind people that ASC is inclusive of ALL Asian cultures on the Asian continent
      • students are only designing the logo on the top left and back
  • design contest sent out to ASC students (similar to sweatshirt design contest)?
    • does anyone have specific design ideas? *cough* Nam *ahem*
  • customink.com has somewhat affordable track-style jackets
    • reach out to BSU and ALAS moderators about which platform they used to design jackets
      • they got their jackets from Boathouse (pricey but a good investment)
6) AANHPI Month in May
  • what kind of events would you like to see?
    • send out interest form to ASC students after quarter break
    • ID formation event
  • Student Hero Posters
    • Board members SHOULD submit one!
  • possible identity formation topics:
    • mental health in the aftermath of extreme events (violence and acts of racism)
    • how to build inter-affinity unity

7) Affinity Group Leadership for 2023 - 2024 applications are open!
  • See email from Ms. Hernandez
  • Encourage others to apply
  • Deadline is Sunday, March 19
  • you got this!
8) Prayer Schedule
  • Ann, thank you for your beautiful prayer yesterday!
  • Wednesday, April 5, 2023 (to remember ancestors) - Justin
  • Monday, April 17, 2023 (Lao and Cambodian New Year) - TBD (reach out to ASC students)
    • send out interest email in the beginning of April
  • May (AANHPI Month)
  • Wednesday, May 3 - TBD
  • Tuesday, May 9 - TBD
  • Wednesday, May 17 - TBD
9) ASC Support 
  • reminder to all the board that we are here to support each other!
  • don’t hesitate to reach out to one other!





Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Present: Viv, Eva, Isa, Ashley, Justin, Nam, Rini, Liv, Caitlin, Ann

Late:

Absent: Penny

1) How is everyone doing? 

  • Think: If you could be friends with one celebrity, who would it be and why?


2) Board Shoutouts!

  • personally, I am incredibly proud of each member of the board for showing up (which can be hard), constantly contributing to events, and being beautifully you :)
  • would anyone like to shoutout a specific board member?


2) LNY FAM

  • after this meeting, sign thank you cards for:
    • Mr. Wotawa, Angelica, Nerissa, Thomson, Hillary
  • do we have Starbucks gift cards?
    • Yes - Sr. Orque has them

3) SIPAC
  • Update
    • SIPAC wrote a very strong letter and spoke with Ms. Levine
    • building solidarity with AALPA in the process
  • Holi Celebration - did anyone attend? any feedback or suggestions for our own ASC Holi event?
- about 30 people showed up

  • SIPAC Career Panel - Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 pm. Students invited! Viv and Nam will be the panel facilitators.

4) ASC Holi Event
  • actual date of Holi: Wednesday, March 8
  • celebrates:
    • the triumph of good over evil 
    • the victory of god Vishnu as Narasimha Narayana over Hiranyakashipu
    • the welcoming of spring and new beginnings
  • plan to host event the week after the actual date?
    • possible date: Thursday, March 23, after school
  • activity ideas:
    • color fight with powdered cornstarch or colored water
    • enjoying traditional foods and learning about their significance
      • reach out to other students to ask for ideas and updates - Ann, Justin

5) ASC Jackets
  • goal is to design, order, and distribute them before the end of the year
  • draft an email to send out about the design contest by next meeting (3/9) - Justin
  • hopefully send a request by the end of March (and hopefully get it in before May)
  • final due date: Monday, March 20 at 9am (before quarter break)
    • Criteria:
      • establishment year (1973)
      • include ASC somewhere
      • front and back design
      • have something on the back that represents Asian cultures
      • remind people that ASC is inclusive of ALL Asian cultures on the Asian continent
      • students are only designing the logo on the top left and back
  • design contest sent out to ASC students (similar to sweatshirt design contest)?
    • does anyone have specific design ideas? *cough* Nam *ahem*
  • customink.com has somewhat affordable track-style jackets
    • reach out to BSU and ALAS moderators about which platform they used to design jackets
      • they got their jackets from Boathouse (pricey but a good investment)

6) AANHPI Month in May
  • what kind of events would you like to see?
    • send out interest form to ASC students after quarter break
    • ID formation event?
  • Student Hero Posters
  • possible identity formation topics:
    • mental health in the aftermath of extreme events (violence and acts of racism)
    • how to build inter-affinity unity

7) Affinity Group Leadership for 2023 - 2024 applications are open!
  • See email from Ms. Hernandez
  • Deadline is Sunday, March 19

8) Prayer Schedule
  • Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (Holi) - Ann
    • has Mr. Hansen begun drafting the prayer?
    • Ann will meet with Mr. Hansen to talk about the prayer
  • Wednesday, April 5, 2023 (to remember ancestors) - Justin
  • Monday, April 17, 2023 (Lao and Cambodian New Year) - TBD (reach out to ASC students)
    • send out interest email in the beginning of April
  • May (AANHPI Month)
  • Wednesday, May 3 - TBD
  • Tuesday, May 9 - TBD
  • Wednesday, May 17 - TBD

8) ASC Support
  • reminder to all the board that we are here to support each other!
  • don’t hesitate to reach out to one other!