KAPS News, Mar 30th
Welcome to the March 30th, 2009 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.
In this issue:
*April Kappy Hour
*Register Now for the KACC Golf Tournament
*KYOPO Project Fundraiser at Vessel
*REI Circle Presents “How to Earn $10k/Month with Real Estate”
*KAPS Membership Reminder
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Come join us for the April installment of our monthly Kappy Hour!
Where: Yoshi's Jazz Club, 2nd Floor (1330 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115)
When: Thursday, April 2nd, 2008, 7:30PM (first Thursday of every month)
There will be an Early Bird Drink Special between 7:30 and 8:30, so make sure to come out early and enjoy some drink discounts.
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 upcoming events, so make sure you don't miss out!
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REGISTER NOW FOR THE KACC GOLF TOURNAMENT
KAPS is proud to partner with the Korean-American Chamber of Commerce (KACC) of Silicon Valley to present the 2009 Golf Tournament at Boulder Ridge Golf Course (one of the finest private golf courses in Silicon Valley).
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Enjoy a complete day of golf at The Golf Club at Boulder Ridge (one of the finest private golf courses in Silicon Valley). This event will bring local businesses and players together for a day of golf and entertainment. You will enjoy a day full of golf and social activities including:
For sponsorship opportunities, please go to the website or contact: Charles Yun Tel: 408-221-8056 Proper Golf Attire is REQUIRED. Collared shirts and slacks. No steel spikes are allowed on the course. |
Golf Tournament Invitation
The 2009 event will be held Monday, May 18th at the Boulder Ridge Golf Club in San Jose, CA. Registration, putting contest, and golf lessons from the PGA professional starting at 10am with a shotgun start at 12pm. The cost for this event is only $150 which will go toward entry into all events, 18 holes of golf, riding cart, lunch, dinner, wine and prizes. Additional activities are available (at cost) including a 100 yard pitching contest and games at various holes. Awards presentation and dinner directly after golf at the main dining room. To help us properly plan for this event, please pre-register by going to:
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KYOPO PROJECT FUNDRAISER AT VESSEL
New York artist Cindy Hwang has spent the past few years interviewing Kyopos in the United States and across the globe (www.KYOPOproject.com). She started with an MIT Professor of the brain and cognitive sciences, Genius award winner from the MacArthur Foundation, and 2008 Ho-Am prize winner – Sebastian Seung - who she met at the Cooper Museum in New York while on line. This 1st interview led to her study which now includes 220+ Kyopos. Cindy will showcase her work at the Smithsonian in DC next Spring, but she would really like to increase awareness and also publish a book of the essays and photographs of the Kyopos she interviewed.
KAPS is proud to announce a special fundraiser for the KYOPO Project being held at Vessel SF (85 Campton Pl, San Francisco 94108 – www.vesselsf.com) on Wednesday, May 6th, 2009, 6-9pm.
Guest Emcees and Keynote Speakers include: James Sun, NBC’s “The Apprentice” Finalist and CEO of Zoodango.com, Yul Kwon, CBS’ “Survivor: Cook Islands” winner and community leader, and Sue Kwon, reporter, CBS5 Eyewitness News.
Guest Performers include: Bobby Choy (Big Phony) – singer/songwriter, Maggie Kim – singer/songwriter and her band, and Susie Suh- singer/songwriter.
Silent and Live Auction include: Meals with Mayor Jun Choi and Yul Kwon, Autographed original jersey by Hines Ward, Ski Chalet one week vacation at the 5-star, 5-diamond Stein Erickson lodge, HBO DVD sets, etc.
Audience: Influentials, community and civic leaders, advice givers with global mindsets in the Asian community as well as non-Asians that support diversity found in Asian and American cultures.
KYOPO consultants: Joy Yi Boatwright, Linda Kang chong, Jseoph Chong, Yul Kwon, Kevin Kim, Clara Chung, Eunyoung Byunn, Bibiane Choi, June Choi
Entrance fee is $100 fully tax-deductible. Check, cash, credit card and company matching donations accepted.
Spread the news and bring your friends to help make a difference and encapsulate KYOPO history. Make sure you join us for this very special night!
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REI CIRCLE PRESENTS “HOW TO EARN $10K/MONTH WITH REAL ESTATE”
REI Inner Circle Residential Group is hosting a one-day seminar to teach some proven methods for real estate investing, even with today’s trends. Join us at this free workshop to expand your knowledge, increase your skills and improve your confidence. This all day event will include relevant information on all three foreclosure types.
When: Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Reliance Realty Group (1st Floor Confernece Room)
155 Bovet Rd
San Mateo, CA 94402
Once you elevate your knowledge base, develop your skill sets and then raise your confidence levels, it will become easier to take the needed actions to invest in real estate. We are here to help support you to gain more knowledge, work on the skills you need and then guide you when you take your action. This one-day seminar is meant to demonstrate some proven methods for real estate investing, even with today’s trends. This all day event will cover the three most relevant topics:
1) The different stages of foreclosure: Pre-foreclosures, Trustee Sale Auctions and REO’s,
2) How to effectively communicate with homeowners to create and discover motivated sellers
3) Understanding the cycle of real estate and being able to react with the appropriate action plan for each market condition.
It’s free if you pre-register at http://090404reicircle.eventbrite.com
Find out more details at www.reicircle.com
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For those who missed it, we recently finished updated our Membership section at www.kaps.org! We are now accepting applications online directly into our website database. Furthermore, we are accepting membership dues online as well via credit card and Paypal.
Becoming a member is a great way to support KAPS and you get a free 2009 KAPS t-shirt! Sign up online at www.kaps.org/membership09!
Questions on your membership status? Contact KAPS VP Jean Park at jean@kaps.org
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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