Present: Tyler, Katelyn, Spencer, Hannah, Starlette, Cherina, Megan
Absent:
0. Term "Affinity"
- Identity formation
- ASC Affinity: Safe place where those who identity as Asian, share similar experiences and can discuss these topics openly
- Canvas page...in progress
1. Ribbon Project (Emily)
- Since Thursday, gone to classrooms, put up posters, reaching out to friends
- Ribbons are in some classrooms & Magis office
- What can ASC do to keep conversation going?
- Any time future classes feel the need to use symbolism when they feel marginalized, use the Ribbon Project
- In the future, explain the meaning of the Ribbon Project more so people understand
- Started the project very late, so maybe start early in the future
- What can we do to continue to initiate change?
- Affinity groups should come together and mobilize
- Focus on those who have social influence: white allies
- Also take into account those who understand the project
- Target the lower class grades
- Introduce Affinity + Ribbon Project in the beginning of the year, with freshmen who are taking Ethnic Studies
2. Korean BBQ Social Wrap Up
- Thoughts? Good? Bad?
- People enjoyed the food
- A bit disorganized
- designate two-three people up in the front instead of all six
- get their early
- be in the room before all the people come to greet them
- set up a time ex. 2:45
- Video
- some felt a bit uncomfortable with the video, but might be willing to come back
- others saw the video as informative
3. APAHM Wrap Up / Thoughts
- Thoughts? Good? Bad?
- Morning prayers were good
- Do more on SITV
- maybe one every week to gain more exposure
- Plan in March, be more organized
- Posters: send email two weeks before spring break
- Bake sale
- promote it through SITV
- educate them on what the food is
- set a price, get plates and napkins
- break & lunch?
4. Next school year
- New SIPAC Leadership
- Aug. 20 SIPAC Presentation, Freshmen Orientation
- Pasko: Dec. 9
- Leadership Retreat: TBD
Good luck on finals :)
