KAPS News, May 4th

Welcome to the May 4th, 2009 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*May Kappy Hour @ Lava Lounge
*KYOPO Project - Half Price Tickets for Students
*Korean Heritage Night @ SF Giants Game
*KACC Golf Tournament
*Kimchi Contest
*Monthly KAPS Newsletter Cartoon

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MAY KAPPY HOUR

Come join us for the May installment of our monthly Kappy Hour!

Where: Lava Lounge (527 Bryant St, between 3rd St and 4th St, and Howard, San Francisco, CA 94107)

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

There will be an Early Bird Drink Special between 7:30 and 8:00, 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 events planned for summer 2009, so make sure you don't miss out!

To see pictures from our last Kappy Hour, please go to http://kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=3957.

KYOPO PROJECT FUNDRAISER TICKETS - DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS

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 (Check-in time 6:30-7:00pm).

Entrance fee: $100/Entrance Ticket, $200/VIP Ticket, $1500/Table, $50/Student Ticket (Valid ID required) or for those 21-25 yrs old - 100% Tax Deductible. Check, cash, credit card and company matching donations accepted.

Cindy Hwang (CYJO), a photographer from NYC began The KYOPO Project in 2004. She has photographed and interviewed over 220 kyopo (overseas Koreans) who have grown up around the world, mainly from America. Those profiled include Juju Chang, Elaine Kim, Yul Kwon, Bobby Lee, Corey Lee and the Ahn Sisters. The KYOPO Project (www.KYOPOproject.com) aims to explore and encapsulate KYOPO history by creating a photographic and textual book to educate the public. What had initially started as a project on Koreans or Korean Americans became a project that encompassed the world. 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.

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.

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!

Tax deductible entrance fee - check, cash, credit card & company matching donations accepted - spread the news and bring your friends to help make a difference and encapsulate Kyopo history. RSVP to KYOPOPROJECT@GMAIL.COM.

SF GIANTS GAME – KOREAN HERITAGE NIGHT

Join KAPS for our trip to the 3rd annual Korean Heritage Night with the SF Giants! The Giants will be celebrating Korean culture and community impact at their game against the New York Mets on Thursday, May 14th. There will be very special pregame and in-game entertainment and everyone who attends will get special Korean Heritage seating and a free Korean-themed souvenir!

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased now for $22 via Paypal (added cost is the processing fees).

LAST DAY TO RESERVE TICKETS WITH KAPS IS TODAY!

To check out pictures from last year’s event, please visit http://kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=1595

To reserve your ticket or with any questions, please contact KAPS vice-president Jean Park at jean@kaps.org.

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).

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:

18 holes of golf (including cart)
Lunch and Dinner
Goodie Bag
Drinks
Raffles and prizes
Putting Contest
Long drive Contest
Closest to Pin Contest
Hole in One Contest

The 2009 event will be held Monday, May 18th at the Boulder Ridge Golf Club (1000 Old Quarry Road., San Jose 95123).

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 http://www.kacc-sv.org

You can also submit a sign-up for a 4-person scramble by clicking here.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or have questions, please contact KACC president Charles Yun at 408-221-8056.

KIMCHI CONTEST

Saturday, May 9: Kimchi Registration at 1PM, Tasting starts at 2PM

Please come to the first annual CRITTER Kimchi Contest! All are welcome to submit their favorite version of this spicy pickled delicacy. The people’s choice will win $100, second wins $75, and third will get $50. Bring 1 quart of your best Kimchi to CRITTER at 3579 17th Street in San Francisco on Saturday May 9th at 1 PM. Tasting opens at 2PM.

Kimchi is a traditional Korean pickled side-dish made of vegetables with various seasonings. It is most commonly made with spicy cabbage, but can be made with other vegetables as well. All varieties accepted!

There will be ongoing demonstration of how Kimchi is made, and plenty of palette-cleansing white rice available, so even if you don’t have a favorite recipe for Kim Chee, or you’ve never tried it before—here’s the best chance to try the best Kimchi at CRITTER.

For more information, please contact Lauren Allen at allen.lauren@gmail.com

MONTHLY KAPS NEWSLETTER CARTOON

KAPS will be featuring a Korean-American cartoon once a month in our newsletter. These cartoons are brought to us by Jungmin Charles Joo, a Korean-American magazine cartoonist (http://joocartoon.weebly.com), residing in Connecticut.

Jungmin’s cartoons have been published in Commonweal, First for Women, Medical Economics, Saturday Evening Post, Sun, Woman's World, Z magazine, and others. He has published three books, Letting Life Pass You By, Need a Bailout, and Heaven and Hell, which can be purchased through Lulu.com (http://stores.lulu.com/joocartoon) or by contacting him at chuckjoo at yahoo.com.

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