KAPS News, Jan 6th
Welcome to the January 6th, 2009 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.
In this issue:
*January Kappy Hour
*KAPS Returns! – 2009 KAPS Kickoff Meeting
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Start off the New Year right at the January Kappy Hour!
Where: John Colins Lounge (90 Natoma St, off 2nd St between Mission and Howard, San Francisco, CA 94105)
When: Thursday, January 8th, 2008, 7:30PM (first Thursday of every month)
Each of our Kappy Hours offer a great opportunity to network with fellow Korean-American professionals, meet up with old friends, and learn about what's going on in KAPS. We have some very exciting events planned for early 2009, so make sure you don't miss out!
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KAPS RETURNS! - 2009 KAPS KICKOFF MEETING
Get ready for another fabulous year with KAPS as we officially kick off KAPS 2009! We have an exciting year planned and will be sharing the calendar of events for the year!
This is the perfect opportunity for people interested in:
*Learning more about the mission and vision of KAPS
*Finding out about upcoming KAPS events in 2008
*Becoming a member of KAPS
*Getting the most out of KAPS from both a professional and personal perspective
The meeting will also feature a special presentation from Joy Boatwright, who has balanced great professional success as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch as well as leading multiple community organizations such as the Korean Art and Culture Committee at the Asian Art Museum, SF Korean Mamas, and Symphonix of the San Francisco Symphony.
Agenda:
1) Welcome & Introductions
2) 2009 Calendar of Events
3) Guest Speaker: Joy Boatwright
4) Refreshments & Networking
Where: Merrill Lynch's Franklin Conference Room (600 California St, 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108)
When: Thursday, January 15th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
If you have any questions, please contact KAPS President Andrew Ko (andrew@kaps.org). See you there!
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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.
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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