Monday, November 29, 2021

Present: Irianna, Aaron, Ethan, Isa, Eva, Alycia, Penny, Vivian, Ashley, Daniel

Late:

Absent:

Reminder: Action items are in RED

1. Identity Formation/Discussion - Anti-Blackness in the Asian Community + Allyship (closed event)
• Wednesday, December 1 during Community Engagement, 2-3pm in the Faculty Dining Hall
• issues with ASC drive, but are slides complete?
• Irianna and Aaron will check in with Ms. Hernandez
2. CNYP Application
• Vivian and Aaron will continue working on the second stage
3. AALPA
• confirmation on date and location of town hall?
4. Pasko Fashion Show Rehearsal
• reminder that rehearsals are on Thursdays, 6-7pm on 12/1 and 12/9
• tickets are sold out
5. ASC Hoodies
• we still have extra hoodies from our last sale
• check inventory for sizes
• sale during upper and lower lunch on 12/6?
• publicity
• send out email to announce sale and create google form and pictures 12/3 - 
• SITV, include picture of hoodie and QR code on 12/3 - 
• IG story with (reminder) 12/9 - 
6. ASC Board Bonding
• Ice skating at Yerba Buena on December 17th
• we could have a light lunch together before we go (from last meeting)
• The Bird
• Super Duper Burgers
• Joyride Pizza
• others suggestions?
7. ASC Board Support
• reminder to all the board that we are all here to support each other!
• don't hesitate to reach out to each other!

Monday, November 22, 2021

Present: Irianna, Aaron, Ethan, Isa, Ashley, Eva, Alycia, Penny, Vivian

Late:

Absent: Daniel
Reminder: Action items are in RED

1. ID Formation/Discussion - Anti-Blackness in the Asian Community + Allyship (Closed Event)
• Wednesday, December 1st during Community Engagement, 2:00-3:00pm in the Faculty Dining Room
• for those who have class, ask your teacher and let the moderators and presidents know
• Slides:  (once they are complete, send them to Ms. Hernandez by Monday, November 29) - finish by Monday, November 29
• What is anti-Blackness? - Eva
• History of anti-Blackness within the Asian Community - Penny
• Witnessing anti-Blackness/microaggressions towards the Black community (inside or outside of school) - Irianna 
• can be self-realization or something a friend/family member said
• Discussion - Include discussion norms/rules - Vivian
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• Allyship v. Solidarity + the meanings - Alycia
• meaning of coalition (across all affinity groups at SI) - Ashley
• How can we support our black community/BSU right now? (could be simple) - Vivian
• Discussions/Questions (to present these slides)  - Aaron
• Publicity:
• Email + RSVP (11/29) - Ethan
• Anchor SITV (11/23) - Ashley
• SITV (11/30) - Alycia
• IG Post (11/29) - Ethan and Daniel
• Reminder: check-in with Ms. Hernandez about slides and terminology before event
2. AALPA
• Hosting Town Hall (not a closed event) on 12/1 (Wednesday) or 12/2 (Thursday) (not confirmed) @ 6:30pm in the commons
3. Pasko
• Rehearsals will be on Thursdays from 6 - 7pm on Dec 2 and Dec 9 
• purchase your tickets !! - https://www.siprep.org/parent-portal/parent-clubs/sipac/pasko-2021
4. Board Bonding
• Ice Skating @ Yerba Buena / Union Square
• $14 for admission, $5 for skate rental
• Union Square is open! $19 for admission + skate rental
• If raining - Movie Day: Eternals 
• Dec 5 doesn't work for everyone - new date: Friday, Dec 17
• do a food thing before?
• ideas in last agenda (11/15)
5. ASC Support
• reminder to all the board that we are all here to support each other!
• don't hesitate to reach out to each other!

Enjoy Thanksgiving Break! Take care of yourselves and know that we are here to support you! <33

Monday, November 15, 2021

Present: Irianna, Aaron, Ethan, Isa, Eva, Alycia, Penny, Vivian, Ashley

Late: Daniel

Absent:

Reminder: Action items are in RED

1. CNYP Application
• our application was approved!
• Vivian and Aaron will collaborate on second stage of the application
• do we have leftover fans and lanterns from CNYP 2022? - no.
• check with Ms. Wong
• order for the future
2. Pasko
• Rehearsals will be on Thursdays from 6 - 7pm on November 18, Dec 2 and Dec 9.
• do we need more people? - nope, we are good
• updates?
• publicity
• repost SIPAC's latest post on our IG story NOW (put reminder to purchase tickets by December 2) - Ashley
• remind ASC members to purchase tickets
• more publicity once we have more details and get closer to the event 
• IG post 
• SITV
• purchase your tickets !! - SOONER
• https://www.siprep.org/parent-portal/parent-clubs/sipac/pasko-2021
3. Board Bonding!
• ideas
• ice skating at Yerba Buena, Union Square
• public skating schedule is flexible and typically available all day
• $14 for admission, $5 for skate rental
• we could have a light lunch together before we go
• The Bird
• Super Duper Burgers
• Joyride Pizza
• others suggestions?
• street parking, parking garage across the street from rink, or park at Aaron's shop (pending approval and 7 min walk from to rink)
• have lunch together at a restaurant of choice
• hot pot - grand hot pot
• kbbq - gen?
• dim sum -
• other suggestions?
• outdoor activities
• be mindful of recent rainy weather
• movie day (eternals?) 
• when
• during Thanksgiving break? 
• no school beginning from 11/24 - 11/28
• December 4th or 5th?
• after the 11/30 college applications deadline
• established date: December 5 
4. ASC Board Support
• reminder to all the board that we are all here to support each other!
• don't hesitate to reach out to each other!

Monday, November 8, 2021

 Present: Irianna, Aaron, Ethan, Daniel, Isa, Ashley, Eva, Alycia, Vivian

Late:

Absent: Penny

Reminder: Action items are in RED

1. Diwali Celebration Event Debrief - Great job everyone!!
• 28 sign-ups!
• open event in the future?
• if there was no identity formation part of the event
• future improvements?
• communication with who we collaborate with - trying to have everything set
• post IG photo collage Tuesday, 11/9: Ashley (and add photos in drive)
• awaiting Ann's email response for future ID Formation/Event ideas regarding South Asian representation
2. CNYP
• reminder - send out design contest email: Vivian (November 9)
• 2022 zodiac: tiger
• emphasize not using black as base color
• recommending colors: yellow, red, white
• mask - base color? (could match the sweatshirt)
• pick a design from the contest to use as a small logo (if we really like the designs - that aren't too complicated)
• can reach out to people who designed a sweatshirt (to make it more simple)
• simple 2022 with a tiger? - yes!
• do we have any leftover fans or lanterns from CNYP 2020? - Ms. Wong will check
• maybe use the same ones or look at new ones
3. Pasko
• Sr. Orque sent out an availability form for Pasko fashion show on 11/2
• were people able to sign up? - yes - more guys if possible
• let Sr. Orque know!!
4. Affinity Group X-Period
• Tomorrow, Tuesday Nov 9 at X-Period in Orradre
• mandatory for the board
5. Looking ahead - Spring Semester
• Stanford's Asian American Issues Conference - "Listen to the Silence"
• https://stanfordaasa.weebly.com/lts.html
• registration opens around February 
• make sure to sign-up!!
• Lunar New Year 

• Extra: Support ALAS!
• Danza Xitlalli Event Friday, 11/12 @ 5-6pm 
• Aztec dance group (teaching indigenous/traditional dance)
• Juniors, it's a GOYB!

Monday, November 1, 2021

Present: Irianna, Aaron, Ethan, Isa, Eva, Alycia, Penny, Vivian

Late: Ashley

Absent: Daniel

Reminder: Action items are in RED

HOPE EVERYONE HAD A HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

1. ID Formation Debrief
• great collaboration with PIA and TFC
• more collaborations in the future
• 31 attendees
• remarks? or future improvement?
• better communication with whom we collaborate with
• explain more about what affinity groups and spaces are 
• tech - (to set everything up before)
• location? - maybe host it in a smaller room 
• include smaller discussions 
2. Diwali Event - November 4, 2021
• Indira? - maybe check with her again to confirm - see interest?
• if there are not that many people interested, we can tell Indira and make the main activity rangoli patterns 
• RSVP cut off: November 2 (Tuesday)
• order materials (color powder) - Aaron will look for alternatives and send it to Ms. Wong
• https://www.amazon.com/Festival-Colors-Rangoli-Quality-Packets/dp/B004APJUM0/ref=sr_1_7?crid=20L70AUIAHLDA&dchild=1&keywords=rangoli+powder&qid=1635048188&sprefix=rangoli+po%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-7 
• make more copies of rangoli patterns (for stencils/reference)
• check to see if we have gloves
• it may rain
• indoor back-up ideas? - room 109 is free regardless of rain/shine
• small-scaled rangoli patterns (on paper)
• candle making
• lantern making
• Bollywood dance (based on interest)
• food
• Katju Katli (barfi)
• samosas
• publicity
• has google form been sent out? - yes
• IG post today (11/1) - Isa
• IG story tomorrow (11/2) - Daniel
• SITV today (showing tomorrow) - anchors - make sure to send in the QR code - include pictures of the activity - include brief description of what Diwali is - Alycia and Ashley 
• slides done by November 3 (Wednesday)
• introduction -  Aaron and Irianna
• what is Diwali? - Penny 
• what are rangoli patterns - Eva 
• instruction for activity - Alycia
• Bollywood slide - Aaron
• Indira intro slide - Ashley
• closed event!
• event format and setup
• presentation in the commons
• provide food
• move out to piazza for activity (if it doesn't rain)
• find several rangoli patterns 
• we will draw the outline of the rangoli patterns with chalk during resource
3. CNYP
• whoop whoop! application has been submitted!
• will hear back from event organizers on Friday, November 12, 2021
• as of today, 12 people are interested in designing CNYP hoodie
• email the 12 people on 11/9 - Vivian 
• things to include:
• reminder of 2022's zodiac (tiger)
• winner will receive a free hoodie
• it is a competition!
• what are preferred colors? - colors that stand out
• designer can choose the colors (white, red, yellow)
• emphasize not using a black canvas (bc it is harder to see at night time)
• last day to submit designs: Sunday, December 12
• does the board design a mask? or do we want to do a competition for ASC members?
• SI mask? 
• the board can design it 
• send out reminder emails of the design competition later in November (before thanksgiving break) and Friday, December 10 (final reminder) - Vivian 
• march with simple choreography (pom poms, lanterns, SI banner)
• irianna can come up with simple choreography 
4. Diwali Prayer (Thursday, November 4) - irianna will ask Ann if she will like to join - Eva and Vivian 

Monday, October 25, 2021

10/25 Meeting Cancelled due to school closure

Please check below or on Slack for action items!

Present: Irianna, Aaron, Ethan, Daniel, Isa, Ashley, Eva, Alycia, Penny, Vivian
Late:
Absent:

Reminder: Action items are in RED

1. Yoga Session Debrief
• rushed publicity, not many people came because of late publicity
• everyone who came loved it though!
• Mr. Brian expressed he would love to do it again
2. ID Formation Event - October 26, 2021 @ 3:15 pm in the Commons
• Quick Introduction of all leadership teams: Aaron and Irianna 
• History of Categorization: Irianna, Ethan, and Alycia
• History Between Filipinos and Pacific Islanders: Eva
• Can Filipinos Identify as Pacific Islander: Ashley and Isa
• who can identify as Pacific Islander and geographical areas: LaVon and Ms. Hurley
• Identity: Mr. Lorenzo and Sr. Orque
• ASC and TFC will talk about Filipino History Month: Isabel and Aaron
• Why it is called History and not heritage!
• history includes the events, experiences, and lives of people and their impact on society whereas "heritage" is solely about cultural traditions
• Kahoot - Google Doc is in the drive!
• each person is to add at least one question based on the information that is covered 
• it can be simple
• Food - do we need to buy more jelly cups?
3.  Diwali Event - Thursday, November 4, 2021 @ 3:15 pm on Piazza
• Rangoli Patterns
• Powder + gloves - make sure to keep track of the weather in case it rains
• https://www.amazon.com/Festival-Colors-Rangoli-Quality-Packets/dp/B004APJUM0/ref=sr_1_7?crid=20L70AUIAHLDA&dchild=1&keywords=rangoli+powder&qid=1635048188&sprefix=rangoli+po%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-7 
• Food - Is SI able to provide these foods?
• Kaju Katli (Barfi)
• Samosas
• Publicity:
• RSVP for event + if they are interested in learning Bollywood (like stations)
• send out Email + Google Form by Thursday, October 28, 2021 - Ashley
• SITV on Friday, 10/29: Ethan and Alycia
• IG Post on Monday, 11/1: Isa
• IG Story on Tuesday, 11/2: Daniel
• Irianna will create the slides and put them into the drive!
• Did Ann ever respond to the email? - no
4. CNY Parade - February 19, 2022 - Application form due October 31, 2021!
• Interest Form - 21 responses
• 9 people want to create a sweater design! (Irianna's sister doesn't have the 2019 design anymore)
• reach out to them on 11/9: Daniel
• March and choreo with fans and lanterns
• Other ideas/props? 
• Masks: Solid colors? - Red, Black, Orange, Gold
• possibly use one of the sweater designs as tiny logo
5. Pasko - December 11, 2021
• was everyone on board able to sign up?
• Individual auditions due October 31, 2021 @ 10 pm
• reminder IG post 10/27: Isa

Monday, October 18, 2021

Present: Irianna, Aaron, Ethan, Isa, Eva, Alycia, Penny, Vivian, Ashley

Late:

Absent: Daniel

Reminder: Action items are in RED

1. Yoga Event Today @3:15pm!
• great work on publicity!
• the slides are beautiful!
• some board members will be late/not attending
• Welcome slide/QR code - Irianna
• History - Isa and Irianna
• Importance of Indian Culture - Eva
• Introduce Mr. Brian - Eva
• please go to the chapel promptly after school for setup
• helping Mr. Brian set up mats
• preparing projector
2. CNY Parade - Saturday, February 19, 2022
• Vivian and Aaron have been working on application
• what we plan to do - think of more ideas
• march with choreography - fans and lanterns?
• vehicle? - trolley? - we want to have a vehicle is possible - MUST START
• pep band - ask them first! - they are NOT free (if there are basketball playoffs)
• have moderators talked with Ms. C? ^
• has Eva worked her persuasive magic on the students?
• do we have theme? if so, how does it relate to this year's zodiac sign (tiger) - orange, red, black, and gold
• outfits/costume? 
• CNYP sweatshirt refresh? - yes
• Irianna will check in with her sister
• google from for interest in design competition before finals 
• CNYP mask - maybe have a design competition or we can design it by ourself
• how many people?
• send out google interest form by tomorrow (10/19) - Ethan 
3. ID Formation Event: Filipino History Month - Tuesday, October 26, 2021 @ 3:15 pm
• Update from Ms. Wong on reservation of commons or faculty room? - commons
• BIG QUESTION: Are Filipinos Asian or Pacific Islander?
• food - lumpia, potstickers, jellies - Ms. Wong can request it
• Ask TFC (Ariel and moderators) - Irianna (let Ms. Wong know by Wednesday)
• Slides to be completed Wednesday (10/20)
• Quick Introduction of all leadership teams: Aaron and Irianna (for the ASC leadership team) 
• History of Categorization (history of the census that Filipinos have been put in - ethnic wise - Asian or pacific islander): Penny and Irianna
• History Between Filipinos and Pacific Islanders: Eva
• Can Filipinos Identify as Pacific Islander: Ashley and Isa
• LaVon will explain who can identify as Pacific Islander and geographical areas
• ASC and TFC will talk about Filipino History Month
• Why it is called History and not heritage!
• history includes the events, experiences, and lives of people and their impact on society whereas "heritage" is solely about cultural traditions
• Resource (can Filipinos be considered Asian or pacific islander): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rCF7sfnEXA 
• Resource: History of coalition and Asian American identity, why divisions of ethnic origin
• Mr. Lorenzo or Señor Orque can talk about identity!
• Kahoot
• each person is to add at least one question based on the information that is covered
• do some more research
• Publicity
• Email on Wednesday, 10/20: Ethan 
• IG Post on Thursday, 10/21: Daniel 
• SITV on Friday, 10/22: Ashley and Alycia (film Thursday after school)
• IG Story on Monday, 10/25: Isa
4. Diwali Event - Thursday, November 4, 2021 @ 3:15pm - led by Indira
• rangolis patterns on piazza - maybe on Friday, November 5 (during x-period)
• what kinds of sweets? (that are traditionally served at Diwali) - send ideas through slack
• Kaju Katli (Barfi) - a type of fudge with condensed milk
• Gulab Jamun - soft fried dough with syrup
• Indira - will choreograph a dance for the event - she will teach it? - confirm on that
• piazza? which location
• RSVP - if anyone would like to perform during the event - Indira can teach the people who are interested
• google form - send out by next week, Thursday, October, 28 - Ashley
• gauge interest
• if we are doing one date, have rotations
• could also collaborate with Ann
5. Pasko - Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 6-11pm
• sign-up are due Tuesday (10/19)!
• please have the board fill out this form
• reminder IG story today for Pasko sign-up - Isa
• reach out to those who may not get the emails