Thursday, October 27, 2016

Agenda - Thursday, October 27, 2016
Present: Megan, Ryan, Spencer, Cherina, Gen, Rachel
Absent: none

1. Debrief the social

• the underclassmen were very invloved in the discussion
• Some people thought they were just getting Tpumps- make it known in the future that they will get them at the end
• hard to bring the Tpumps to the choral room- maybe next time more peopl can go to help carry it in
• good how each member talked about what affinity means
• good job facilitating discussion
• well framed/ organized
• good profit 

2. Affinity Groups X Period

• thought that the affinity groups would be split up- not everyone got to share because the size of the group
• everyone shared what affinity means to them with the larger group
• need to get more sophomores involved, but overall good turnout
• some people came just for breakfast
• other people thought it was just for the leaders- clarify that it's for everyone
• nice to meet people from other affinity groups
• moderators kept conversation going

3. Seattle Trip

• date changed to the weekend when we have the Lunar New Year Parade and Luncheon- can't go anymore 

4. CYNP Forms

• form is done- include a note at the end saying the application fee will come separately 
• Sr. Orque will email coordinator

5. Pasko Recruitment

• should have a quick general meeting soon (next week- Tuesday, November 1 at break)
• show pictures/ videos from previous years- Gen will put them into a new slideshow
• use same form for sign-ups
• trouble finding a choreographer- don't have a routine yet

Other Things:

ASC Sweatshirts

• Molly finished the design- incorporates a lot of symbols from major Asian cultures

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Agenda - Thursday, October 13, 2016
Present: Megan, Cherina, Ryan, Spencer, Gen, Rachel
Absent: none

1. SOCIAL!!
1. educational piece: Fox News Chinatown segment
1. they had already been thinking about it but the segment spurred them into action
2. Kestrel, Jeri, Emily, Liz, Mei wrote a petition to add more (specifically Asian/Asian American) history in the social science curiculum
3. target: social science department and main administration
4. showing it to all the Asian American teachers 
5. But social science curiculum is going to be changed, so ethnic studies aspect will probably be met
6. helpful to have a specific voice to push the issue 
7. asked if ASC was on board and if we could help them advertise it in the future
8. hasn't really been discussed yet within Asian American affinity faculty
9. can show the segment as the educational piece
1. create a powerpoint to help script it
1. AFFINITY TIME
2. initial reactions to it?
3. define stereotypes, racism, etc. for the freshman
2. but will the freshman be able to absorb this systematic racism?
1. should be okay because they have been exposed to more via the internet/ social media 
2. have them get to know each other before we delve into the issue
1. ice breakers: I love my neighbor when... then "speed dating"
2. Gen and Cherina will pick up drinks during fifth period
3. email reminder about tpumps payment/announce that we'll have extra drinks for those who want to purchase one but forgot to order
1. tell everyone that it's in the choral room in the email
2. starting at 2:45
2. BSU Townhall Meeting - both lunches in Wiegand
1. BSU requested ASC help pass out writing materials and speak up if the conversation goes silent
1. Football players will be discussing their reasons for kneeling
2. anon question time, open mic portion
3. BSU dance - October 14 from 7:30 to 9pm in the choral room
1. send email to advertise to our members- open to all affintiy club members
4. Pasko recruitment
1. same teacher as last year
2. SIPAC requested more dancers this year
1. Still need to get together sign up form for Pasko
5. Saueer Academy discussion
1. Questions/concerns about how this will affect Magis program
2. Main concerns: higher tuition, affect on Magis program (phasing out middle school Magis program), effect of having middle schoolers on campus, don't have enough space/ resources
3. feels like they're rushing into this 
4. faculty is also very confused- came from the top down (very shocking to people)
6. CYNP Form check-in
1. Due Oct. 31
2. Gen: email Megan the old application

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Agenda - Thursday, October 6, 2016
Present: Megan, Cherina, Ryan, Gen, Rachel, Spencer
Absent: none

1. Dragonboat coaches gifts- done!
• Email team to pay Megan
2. Social - October 14th
• Tpumps flavors for social (need a volunteer to make a google form or alter last year's form)
• same flavors as last years
• order extras
• charge $5 each
• have orders in by Monday
• Book choral room for social (2:45-4:30)
• order Tpumps delivery
• Filipino American Heritage Month educational piece?
• How can we engage them without making it too serious and deep too soon?
• Brainstorm ideas for next meeting
• Activities?
• Ice breakers (~20 min)
• Explain affinity club
3. Definition of an "affinity group"
• Not clear between Tri-Club on what an affinity group means
• Solidarity group who identifies with the Asian American population
• Excluding someone counteracts mission of building community
• What are the roles of allies within the club?
4. What defines an active member of ASC? What ideas for criteria for someone to earn their ASC sash?
• can't just get it for being Asian- sashes mean that you have spent time developing their identity (have to earn it)
• participate in at least one major event
• share their story in a written piece
• moderators input (have they seen them develop their identity as an Asian American?)
• short interview/ check-in
5. Affinity Group X period time, October 25th
• ALAS, BSU, ASC time together (affinity time- one per quarter)
• going to talk about sashes and affinity club definition
• probaby going to be in Bannan 
6. Unity Council Update
• only had one meeting 
• Student Council- go over equity and inclusion at the beginning of the meetings but no issues have been brought up so far

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Agenda - Thursday, September 29, 2016
Present: Megan, Cherina, Ryan, Rachel, Spencer, Gen
Absent: none

1. Jessica/Henry Gift

• Patagonia already arrived
• text Jessica to see when she can come down to pick it up
• HUNT DOWN DBOAT TEAM FOR MONEY
• either give Jessica Henry's gift or he'll come down with Jessica

2. General Meeting next week

• start recruiting for Pasko
• talk about the different events people can participate in
• dances haven't been finalized yet 
• talk about upcoming social
• Tuesday at break
• Rachel: Pasko, Gen: social
• test short link before meeting
• send email to new group
• SITV announcement

3. October Tpumps Social with educational piece

• we can just show clips from the documentary 
• focus more on social aspect (social needs to come before educational)
• Friday, October 14 after school
• have Tpumps delievered?

4. ASC Liturgies calendared: February 10 for the Lunar New Year FML and May 5 for the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month FML

• set dates!

5. Asian Student Conference at Seattle Prep - February 3-4, 2017 (Friday-Saturday event)

• SI's ahead of the curve 
• bring people who will remain involved in ASC and continue doing the work (hand-pick them)

6. Segment in May for Asian Pacific Heritage Month

• talking about the 'lunch box' 
• interview students and teachers about their experiences

7. Film project

• need more details 

Other Things:

ASC Sweatshirts

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Agenda - Thursday, September 22, 2016
Present: Megan, Spencer, Cherina, Gen
Absent: Rachel, Ryan

1. Jessica's Coach Gift

• SI Patagonia shirt (Henry: just shirt, Jessica: shirt and jacket?)
• collect $10 from each person
• spencer send an email about the dues & collect them
• http://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-synchilla-lightweight-fleece-snap-t-fleece-pullover/25455.html?dwvar_25455_color=MOTW&cgid=womens-fleece#start=1 

2. Club Fair

• Next Wednesday
• Cherina and someone else will run the table during lower lunch
• include main events on half-sheet
• send to Orque so he can get them printed
• Gen will make it

3. CYNP Planning

• form is already released
• Megan will fill it out
• check when form is due

4. Film Fest in San Jose

• Center for Asian American Media: festival exploring different aspects of the Asian American experience

5. Asian Student Conference at Seattle Prep February 3-4, 2017

• hosts the Asian student summit
• Friday-Saturday event
• bring board plus 6 others (goal)
• will be much better than 2 years ago

6. ASC Sweatshirts

• Molly is making us a design
• neutral color, small design on front bigger one on the back
• price TBD
• No one logo
• logo design contest?

7. General Meeting after club fair

• start recruiting for Pasko

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Agenda - September 15, 2016
Present: Megan, Gen, Ryan, Cherina, Rachel, Spencer
Absent: none

1. General Meeting Debrief

• really good turn-out
• figure out the forms for next time
• QR codes next time?
• a lot of freshmen signed up/followed up

2. Dragonboat Meeting Friday

• location: counseling center conference rm
• hand out shirts and go over info from Jessica
• 2 people be in charge of getting sizes, the rest go over info (schedule, parking, what to bring, etc.)

3. Dragonboat SITV Announcement

• Rachel, Gen, and Ryan will do it today after school

4. Affinity Club Retreat - be there!

• total of 47 people going from all the affinity clubs
• but unsure of exactly how many from ASC
• Ryan won't be able to go

5. ASC History Documentary Video

• ALAS and BSU have history documentary videos, but ASC doesn't have one
• Will flush it out with Mr. Balano
• ASC has been absent a lot in the past in regards to the tri-club history

Misc:

• Orque bought 2 big bags of hi-chews so we're set for candy for the next couple meetings
• Need to find people to be at the table during the club fair at lower lunch
• Make a half-sheet this year

Resources:
1st: Ryan
5th: Gen, Cherina
6th: Megan, Rachel
7th: Spencer

Other Things:
-ASC sweatshirts

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Agenda - Thursday, September 8, 2016
Present: Gen, Spencer, Cherina, Ryan, Rachel
Absent: Megan

1. Dragonboat shirts

• Rachel ordered the shirts
• only 16 people sent their t-shirt sizes

2. Dragonboat advertisement/team meeting

• TBD (Friday at break?) 
• (race day logistics etc.)
• Spencer will send an email and make a TV slide
• there is no onsite parking - TELL SENIORS/JUNIORS
• Send a form for SITV

3. General Meeting logistics - Tuesday 9/13, SITV, email, roles

• Tuesday, R.304 at break
• same roles
• Spencer will send an SITV Announcement for Tuesday and make a keynote for TV's
• Spencer will send an email to Sr. Orque and he will email to all the Asian students

4. Affinity Club Retreat 9/17 - advertisement

• no need for further advertisement

5. Affinity Club leadership meeting Friday 12:15-2:15

• all will be attending except Rachel, who has to leave at 1pm, and Spencer, who will not be in SF'
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Other Things:
-ASC sweatshirts
-Board member roles/duties