Welcome to the March 10th, 2009 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*San Francisco International Asian-American Film Festival – Screening of “The Chaser”
*KAPS Spruce Up Recap
*LEAP 3rd Annual SF Community Leadership Conference
*KAPS Member Looking for Roommate in South Bay
*REI Circle Presents: Negotiation Tactics They Won’t Teach You at Business School
*Account Associate Job Openings at Google/DoubleClick

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SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL ASIAN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL – SCREENING OF “THE CHASER”

The 27th Annual San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF). Presented by the Center for Asian America Media (CAAM) is here! The SFIAAFF is the nation’s largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films, annually presenting approximately 120 works in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose. This year's Festival will be showcasing several exceptional Korean films, two of which were specially selected as Opening and Closing Night films.

Please join fellow KAPS members for a special showing of THE CHASER, directed by Na Hong-Jin and starring Kim Yoon-suk, Ha Jung-woo, and Seo Yeong-hie.

Tickets to THE CHASER are $10 apiece ($7.50 if we have a group of 20+). If you are interested in being a part of our group, please RSVP to andrew@kaps.org.

KAPS also encourages members to watch MY DEAR ENEMY, the Opening Night film on Thursday, March 12, which you can learn more abouT HERE

The Closing Night film (also Korean) is TREELESS MOUNTAIN on Saturday, March 21, which you can learn about at HERE

For more information about the SFIAAFF, including a full list of films and showtimes and to buy tickets, please visit http://festival.asianamericanmedia.org/2009.

About the film THE CHASER:

South Korean director Na Hong-jin makes his breakthrough debut with this masterfully gritty, brutal thriller about murder, vengeance and one man's tortured quest for justice. The sleeper hit of the year in South Korea, THE CHASER revitalized the struggling film industry there, and is already slated to be remade by Warner Brothers.
The film's anti-hero, a cop-turned-pimp named Kim Jung-ho, becomes enraged when his girls begin mysteriously disappearing. Suspecting that a customer is selling them off to other pimps, Jung-ho sets off to track down a newly missing woman, Mi-jin. Instead of finding her, however, Jung-ho encounters Young-min (Ha Jung-woo, star of Opening Night Film MY DEAR ENEMY), a mild-mannered serial killer who reveals his fetish for hammers and women's hair in a way that viewers will not soon forget. As the night wears on, it becomes less and less clear who's chasing whom through the cobblestoned, rain-slicked back-alleys of Seoul: Jung-ho, Young-min or the cops.

Steeped in the tradition of South Korean revenge cinema—think OLD BOY and SYMPATHY FOR MR. VENGEANCE, THE CHASER has also drawn comparisons to SE7EN and ZODIAC for its graphic thrills, cat-and-mouse twists, and eerie, atmospheric set and art design.
If you are interested in joining other KAPS members for the screening on Friday, March 13th, please RSVP to andrew@kaps.org.

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KAPS SPRUCE UP RECAP

Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped KAPS partner up with Literacy for Environmental Justice to restore a small community by sprucing up gardens in San Francisco.

A group of KAPS members had the chance to get our hands dirty while networking with other professionals in the bay area. To see pictures of this awesome community service event, please visit http://www.kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=3748

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LEAP 3RD ANNUAL SF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Be the Change, Be a Leader: The 3rd Annual San Francisco Community Leadership Conference
You can register now by visitinghttps://leap.org/conferences/sanfran_form2009.php

WHO

Individuals and organizations interested in elevating and leveraging their leadership skills and serving the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in the San Francisco Bay area.

WHAT

Hosted by LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc.), the Community Leadership Conference will explore what it means to be a leader in the 21st century through leadership development workshops, special guest speakers and open dialogue amongst community members.

Participants will gain and sharpen core professional leadership skills, get insight on their “next step(s),” acquire tips on how to continue growing as a leader during the economic crisis and also learn more about the importance of being involved in their community.

WHERE

San Francisco State University, Downtown Campus
835 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Click here for Public Transportation, Driving Directions and Parking Info

WHEN

Saturday, March 28, 2009
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

COST

$10 student / $25 non-profit / $50 general
(includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and materials)
For more information, please contact Linda Akutagawa, Sr. VP of Business & Resource Development at LEAP
Phone: 213.485.1422 x 4115
Email: lakutagawa@leap.org

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KAPS MEMBER LOOKING FOR ROOMMATE IN SOUTH BAY

Interested in a clean, beautiful place to live in the South Bay, right off to the freeway and with easy access to everything you need and very low rent?

A KAPS member is looking for a roommate to share a 2 bed/2bath apartment in Cupertino called the Hamptons. You would have your own furnished bedroom and bathroom, and full access to the kitchen and in-unit laundry. The complex is great, and is gated, a pool, hot tub, and small gym.
There are pictures of the complex at http://www.rental-living.com/communities/The-Hamptons/
Your rent would be just $600, plus half of the utilities, Internet, and cable. Security deposit is $500.

Please respond to John Chung (jchung6@gmail.com) with a little information about yourself and contact info. John is a 33-year-old full-time medical professional and can also be reached at (408) 464-3576. Thanks!

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REI CIRCLE PRESENTS: NEGOTIATION TACTICS THEY WON’T TEACH YOU AT BUSINESS SCHOOL

In the tough economic cycle we are in, top negotiating skills are essential to both get what you want, and create sustainable relationships with people.
Learn how world-class negotiators listen, formulate strategies and get what they want, while leaving others feeling good about the deals. Participants will come away from this presentation with a high level of facility to have a negotiation advantage, create the experience of win/win, create deep levels of rapport and get more of what they want in their next deal.

Date - Wednesday March 11th, 2009

Non-members – Click here to register! Register now and save $5

Content included in training:

• Advanced Rapport Skills (From the N.L.P Tool box) - how to create an environment of safety and trust for every negotiation

• 5 Lesser known techniques to get more than you expected when negotiating

• Win/Win Negotiation Format (creating sustainable agreements) without giving up your side of the transaction

• How to handle common power-play techniques that your opponent might be using against you when dealing with Real Estate and business

• Characteristics of a top negotiator

About the trainers:
Kane Minkus - For over a decade, Kane has been an entrepreneur and new venture investor. He has bought, run and sold over 2 dozen companies between $5_50M in varying industries including entertainment, technology, real estate, internet, education and coaching.

Kane consults with CEO's & executive teams on leadership skills, as well as, leads workshops in the Bay Area. Combining his background in NLP, Laban Movement Analysis, Landmark Education and Fortune 500 Executive Training Seminars, Kane lectures frequently on organizational behavior, increasing communication effectiveness, customer driven leadership, sales team development and brand messaging.

Jeff Slayter - As an entrepreneur and investor Jeff started his first company at 22 years old. Growing it into a thriving real estate investment and consulting firm, managing portfolios and assets valued at 15M. After raising $3 million in capital from 18 investors through sales presentations and individual meetings, Jeff deepened his consulting practice, becoming the Acquisitions Manager of a private trust fund for commercial acquisitions in California and eventually consulting as an International Executive Consultant for a $60M dollar development project in Dalian, China.
Jeff has over a decade of training in leadership practices including: NLP, Fearless Wealth (an Investment Education Group), Fortune 500 Executive Training Seminars, and holds a business management degree from Menlo College. He has also intensively studied with Landmark Education (Leadership and Communication Training Corporation) and Anthony Robbins.

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

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ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT GOOGLE/DOUBLECLICK

Account Associates provide post-implementation technical support to Google's customers for the DART Search and DART for Advertisers Product. You are a self-motivated individual who can provide professional, courteous and prompt technical support. You are responsible for liaising with other Departments to provide two way communication on customer issues. This includes problem prioritization, analysis and resolution of issues. The result should be a high level of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management on prioritization of fixes/features.
• Manage client communication for service interruptions/outages.
• Provide regular updates on issues to improve effectiveness of Support groups.
• Build effective relationships with Support, Engineering and Product Management groups.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree preferred with a strong academic record.
• Proven ability to become expert in new technologies in a short time frame and deep understanding of the online advertising industry.
• Knowledge of SQL, HTML/JavaScript and experience troubleshooting clients' technical issues.
• Ability to absorb complex technical concepts and communicate them to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving approach and strong analytical skills.

If you're interested in learning more about this position – in either New York or San Francisco, please send a cover letter and resume to Archana Ravichandran (aravicha@gmail.com), and your application will be submitted for consideration.

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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

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