KAPS News, Dec 1st

Welcome to the December 1st, 2008 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*December Kappy Hour with the Asian American Donor Program
*KAPS Holiday Party - Join the Party Planning Committee
*World of Good Fundraiser Sale - Holiday Shopping that Does Good
*REI Circle Social Mixer with Real Estate, Entrepreneurs and Investors
*iKAPS update- Massive Blog updates!

----------------------------------------------------------

DECEMBER KAPPY HOUR WITH THE ASIAN AMERICAN DONOR PROGRAM

It's that time again - December Kappy Hour!

Where: Yoshi's Jazz Club, 2nd Floor (1330 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115)

When: Thursday, December 4th, 2008, 7:30PM (first Thursday of every month)

Our last Kappy Hour was a smashing success, so make sure you don't miss this one. Please join us to meet up with old friends, make new friends, and learn about our upcoming events.

For a special treat, our friends from the Asian American Donor Program (AADP - http://www.aadp.org), a non profit service organization that helps leukemia or lymphoma patients find marrow/stem cell matches by doing outreach and education all over Northern California, will be coming to register bone marrows donors and raise funds to fight against these diseases.

Because finding a match is dependent on genetics it is more likely that an Asian patient will find a match with in another Asian patient (ie. a Korean patient will probably find a match in another Korean person). The Korean community still only represents 0.9% of the
national registry, which has about 6 million people.

KAPS HOLIDAY PARTY - JOIN THE PARTY PLANNING COMMITTEE

KAPS' annual holiday celebration returns on Saturday, December 13th! If you haven't already, make sure you reserve this night for an evening of holiday fun with your favorite KAPS folks. It promises to be a great way to celebrate a great year in KAPS!

To make this event a great success, we are calling on our members to join the Holiday Party Planning Committee. If you would like to help make this a the great holiday party you and your fellow KAPS members deserve, please contact KAPS Social Chair Jinuk Shin at jinuk@kaps.org.

WORLD OF GOOD FUNDRAISER SALE - HOLIDAY SHOPPING THAT DOES GOOD

Spread the good this season through your holiday shopping! World of Good is a local fair trade organization that ensures safe working conditions and sustainable living wages for its artisans from 34 countries around the world. It is opening the doors of it's Emeryville warehouse to the public for their annual Holiday Sale and Fundraiser. All merchandise - including housewares, scarves, jewelry, handbags, and other gifts - will be marked 20-50% retail price.

This is perfect opportunity to shop for memorable, meaningful Holiday gifts for everyone on your list!

50% of proceeds will be donated back to our artisan communities in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

When:
Friday, December 5: 11AM-7PM
Saturday, December 6: 10AM-6PM
***Early bird SAMPLE SALE from 8-10AM Saturday; up to 95% off merchandise!!***

Location:
6315 Doyle Street
Emeryville, CA 94608

For more information:
http://www.worldofgoodinc.com/sale2008.php

REI CIRCLE SOCIAL MIXER WITH REAL ESTATE, ENTREPRENEURS AND INVESTORS

REI Circle is a free member-based online service focused on providing resources, educational, and networking channel for the real estate, entrepreneur and investment communities. REI Circle's 2nd event will be this Friday 12/5 -- Meet, mingle and network with Real Estate Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Investors in the Bay Area.

At the event, you can also talk 1-on-1 with the specialists. Ask your tax questions, learn about tax strategies, asset allocation & protection, estate planning, corporation formation, commercial real estate & REO investing at "Experts Tables".

Or just mingle and network with friends - There will be wine and hors d'oeuvres.

Details are as follows:
Date - Friday, December 5, 2008
Time - 7:00 pm - 9:30pm

Location - Sandbox Suites
123 10th St. @ Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
P: 415-659-8197 for directions

Tickets are $ 15 Early register special if you register by 12/4 $ 25 At the door

Use special discount code for KAPS (CODE: KAPS). Sign up by December 4th and save $15! (You can register at http://reicircle.eventbrite.com/ or through SF-Bay Area REI Circle at Meetup.com)

No one can succeed alone. One of REI Circle's missions is to build a network of like-minded individuals online and offline. Don't miss this great chance to learn from the experts, build communities, contribute
knowledge and provide support to others.

About the Guest Experts:

Brian M Collins - Principal Attorney at Collins Law Corporation, which handles real estate law, business law, asset protection and estate planning. Also licensed as a real estate broker, Brian assists clients in real estate transactions. In the area of business law, Brian is a
CPA and a corporate attorney who handles formation of corporations and dissolutions, negotiations, agreements and contracts, and counsel clients on business legal issues. www.collinslawcorp.com

Carlos Pedro Vaz - President and Founder of Conti Real Estate Investment, a privately held Dallas-based asset management company. Harvard University graduate in Economics and Business Communication. With a combination of experience in the legal, construction and financial fields, Conti specializes in residential and multi-family
investing. In just 7 months, Conti purchased 1300+ apartment units and created a cumulative gain of $7,000,000+ worth in equity. www.contiorg.com

Ralph "Skip" Swany - Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. With background in taxation, financial accounting and business systems, Skip assists clients on tax/accounting matters as well as business structuring issues. Skip is a licensed real estate broker in California, Nevada and Georgia, has been general partner for twenty-eight real estate limited partnerships, President and CEO for two real estate syndication firms. Skip has authored "The Tax Savings Handbook for Small Business" and a co-author of "The Perfect Tax Solution".

Matthew Hodgen - National Realty, Inc. concentrates on the acquisition and marketing of foreclosure and REO portfolios. Matt coaches the mechanics of investing with the emphasis on control of equity/appreciation and the maximization of cash flow by educating creative financing techniques of Using Other People's Money (OPM), Business Lines of Credit on down payment for closing the deal. In
addition, National Realty created the "100% Managed System" for the "passive investor". www.natreos.com

Rozy Lahlouh Boulos - Member of the State Bar of California and the Santa Clara County Bar Association. The Law Office of Rozy Lahlouh Boulos specializes in the practice areas of formation of entities including limited liability companies, corporations, general and limited partnerships; raising capital including authorizing multiple classes of stock and securities; business transactions including mergers and acquisitions; estate planning including trusts, wills, powers of attorney and advance health care directives. www.rlblawoffices.com

Jenny Yu - Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services. Jenny approaches financial planning as a comprehensive, ongoing approach to managing all areas of financial life. Ameriprise offers depth and diversity in the areas of business financial planning and individual/family investment including income tax strategies, employee stock options, retirement planning, estate preservation, education savings, and asset allocation. www.ameriprise.com

Stewart Hsu - Commercial Real Estate Investor and Mentor - Stew focuses on the acquisition and management of multi-family apartment complexes. Since 2003, Stew has invested in over 15 properties with a combination of 200 apartment units in 6 states. His latest transaction is a 68-unit, cash flow producing apartment building in Dallas, TX.

Sign up by December 4th, use the discount code (KAPS) and save $15! Don't miss out the event! (You can register at
http://reicircle.eventbrite.com/ or through SF-Bay Area REI Circle at Meetup.com)

If you have any questions, please email event@reicircle.com.

----------------------------------------------------------

iKAPS UPDATE

MASSIVE iKAPS Blog updates

Four of our bloggers have updated to start off the holiday season!

Show Me the Money: "Rule of 72"
Korea Through My Eyes: "The Current State of the Korean Man"
Booneeki+: "Dangsungsa Pojangmatcha"
dunkonyourface.com: "Best and Worst Athlete Tattoos"
Check them out!

iKAPS Polls:
Here is the industry breakdown so far:

Financial: 43%
Other professional service: 29%
High-tech: 14%
Medical: 14%

Haven't voted yet? Click here to vote and represent you industry!

----------------------------------------------------------

INTERESTED IN GETTING MORE INVOLVED IN KAPS?

KAPS is always on the lookout for people interested in getting the most out of their KAPS experience. We are looking for volunteers to plan social events, coordinate community service events, serve as guest speakers, monitor the website, and improve the overall KAPS member experience. We are also looking for contributors to our newsletters and website, in the form of job postings, professional advice, and relevant news.

If you are interested in becoming an officer, contributing to newsletters, or assisting with an event, please contact andrew@kaps.org.

----------------------------------------------------------

The Korean American Professional Society (KAPS) is a nonprofit organization that is devoted to the professional and social development of Korean Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide a forum for networking, community service, and political involvement.

To learn more about KAPS, our members, and our events, or to join the KAPS community, please visit our website at www.kaps.org