KAPS News, May 18th

Welcome to the May 18th, 2009 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*June Kappy Hour
*Korean Heritage Night with the SF Giants Recap
*Community Service: Project READ
*US Debut of Cho-In Theatre
*IIC Korean Classes
*VSVN Global Technology & Business Conference 2009
*WhoMentors.com Foreign Language Exchange
*REI Circle Presents: Asset Protection in Uncertain Times
*Ascend SF's 3rd Annual Leadership Conference and Gala

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JUNE KAPPY HOUR

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

Where: Yoshi's Jazz Club (1330 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115)
When: Thursday, June 4th, 2009, 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.

Interested in seeing pictures from past Kappy Hours? Click here!

Want to become a member and pick up your t-shirt at Kappy Hour? Join or renew online at www.kaps.org/membership09

We have some very exciting upcoming events, so make sure you don't miss out!

KOREAN HERITAGE NIGHT WITH THE SF GIANTS RECAP

We had a great turnout for the baseball game! KAPS enjoyed a good baseball game with good weather and free goodies from the Giants. Thanks to everyone who came out and made this a great event!

Click here to check out photos!

COMMUNITY SERVICE: PROJECT READ

Please join KAPS for a day of fun with Project READ. We are teaming with Hands on Bay Area for the Be a Kid again with Project READ's special event on July 18th from 12pm - 4pm. Volunteers will help facilitate games and face painting, man the craft tables, and help with clean-up. Come nad network with fellow KAPS members and give back to the community! For more information you may visit http://www.handsonbayarea.org/r.php/1086139240.

For sign-ups, please email christine@kaps.org.

US DEBUT OF CHO-IN THEATRE

The San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) and the Korean Cultural Center of San Francisco (KCCSF) are very proud to present the U.S. debut of Cho-In Theatre, a South Korean ensemble that has created a fascinating physical theatre piece based on the traditional folk tale "The Angel and the Woodcutter."

Where: Cowell Theatre, Fort Mason Center
When: Thur. May 21 8pm, Sat. May 23 6:30pm

TICKETS: Discount Tickets Available Only through KCCSF
$18 in advance ($16 for students, seniors, and group)

BOX-OFFICE: www.sfiaf.org (Discount code: KCCSF)
For more information: www.kccsf.org

Cho-In Theatre perform entirely without words, using body movements, puppets and music they tell complex stories that carry a powerful anti-war message. Their productions are rich in Korea's history and culture and all Koreans know the angel and the woodcutter story. But they have never seen it take this format before as the plot has been dramatically altered in a major way. The Angel & The Woodcutter is truly an international piece of theatre that uses Korean symbols and folklore to highlight the global human condition.

Portraying the Angel as an 'everywoman' figure, this production explores the extreme fragility of life, and the strength and endurance of human love. Motivated by their country's experiences during the Japanese Occupation and the Korean War, Cho-In Theatre's The Angel & The Woodcutter reaches out to western audiences with its universal message.

[The Angel and the Woodcutter] is depicted with a non-verbal, physical language which is delightfully engaging and often very funny… these are physical actors par excellence. Their use of objects, puppetry, masks, music and movement creates an innovative fusion of narrative means, one which enhances the emotional engagement of the spectators…. The Angel and the Woodcutter is a deeply moving piece of theatre. The story is heart-breaking, but the performance itself is a triumph of communication that transcends boundaries.
British Theatre Guide

[Cho-In Theatre’s] enthralling mime and movement, richly blending traditional and contemporary Oriental and Western forms to [a] haunting Korean music collage, sensitively proclaims universal themes of compassion and hope.

IIC KOREAN CLASSES

IIC offers Korean Language classes from Beginning to Advanced and there are 6 classes. (Each 3 units).

The Summer semester begins May 19th through Aug. 20th and the classes are from 6:30 pm-9:20 pm and they meet once a week Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday depends on student's level.

If you are not a beginning level 1 student, you need to have a simple level test with IIC and it will take 10-15 minutes.

In terms of tuition fee, there will be one time non-refundable registration fee of $70 for new student and the cost per unit is $100; thus, a total of $370.00 for the entire semester. (14~15weeks). You may pay for tuition by Cash, Check or Visa/MC.

If you have other questions, please feel free to ask anytime and if you plan to visit IIC to take a test or register, please make an appointment with IIC Coordinator Gyongnam Nam (gnam@iic.edu | 415-441-1884).

VSVN GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2009

Global Technology & Business Conference 2009
Learn. Network. Advance.
May 22 - 23, 2009 Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, Palo Alto, CA

Connect with Vietnam's Brightest.

Sign up now. Early Bird Benefits expire on May 16! Win 2 Economy Class Tickets to SGN/HAN from SFO or 2 lower-level tickets to a Giants game at AT&T compliments of CATHAY PACIFIC AIRLINES. Only 300 seats are available and the event is expected to be sold out! Come hear and discuss the new VSVN global Green Tiger Initiative, which is tasked to identiy billion dollar industries where Vietnam can excel in within the next 15 to 20 years. Will it be in bio-tech, chip design, optoelectronics, renewable energies, green manufacturing? Come prepared to pariticpate and share your ideas. What HOT TRENDS do NIELSEN see in Vietnam's market place? What INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES are professional money managers and investors pursuing? How do I find LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS in Vietnam? How do I find JOBS in Vietnam?

Why Should You Attend?

Learn from successful ENTREPRENEURS who are building and growing US companies, with a Vietnam component. How does Vietnam fit into your strategy as a startup? Here's your chance to find out. Hear from experts about building the next GREEN TECHNOLOGY. Gain insights to the HOT TRENDS in Vietnam such as eBAY's investment into Vietnam. Hear from senior business executives from some of Vietnam's largest banks like TECHCOMBANK. Find jobs and business partners during the second day's EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES and BUSINESS NETWORKING sessions.
Go to vsvn.org/conference for more information. Meet speakers from other leading companies doing business in Vietnam.

Who Will Attend?

Senior business executives, financial advisors, IT professionals, venture capitalists, CEOs, CMOs, VPs, directors, business managers, entrepreneurs, students, academians, professional service providers, and consultants who seek a forum to exchange ideas about the rapidly changing global business environment and the emergence of the Vietnamese market.

Register Now!

Register now for Early Bird Pricing and Exclusive Privileges. Special benefits available to only early bird registrants include:
Post resumes and get notice of job opportunities. Post jobs for prospective candidates. Business-Interest Matching Program to maximize business development efforts. Inclusion of your name and company information on list of conference attendees. Save over 10% on a high quality event.
Go to the Technology Business Conference Registration Page for details.

VSVN Organization VSVN (Vietnamese Strategic Ventures Network) is a non-profit entity formed in the Silicon Valley in 2002. The organization is committed to advancing leadership, innovation, and the entrepreneurial spirit. VSVN consists of membership organizations and chapters in Northern, Southern California, Texas, Europe and Vietnam that collectively represents nearly 2,000 members in the United State, Europe, Asia, and Vietnam. Members of VSVN benefit from the organization's international network of infomation technology professionals, companies, and investors, both within and outside Vietnam. For more information about becoming a member of the global VSVN network, please visit www.vsvn.org.

WHOMENTORS.COM "TREELESS MOUNTAIN" SCREENING LANGUAGE EXCHANGE

WHOmentors.com, Inc. is hosting a 2-way group foreign language exchange and movie discussion on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 7:00pm at Landmark's Opera Plaza Cinema, 601 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco to screen Treeless Mountain, a film by So Young Kim. South Korean Americans with limited or no Korean speaking ability are highly encouraged to participate as English native speakers to native South Korean international students enrolled in ESL schools, phone/sms 415-373-6767 or e-mail Rauhmel@WHOmentors.com. RSVP with full name and mobile number before Wednesday at 12pm to recieve timely updates.

REI CIRCLE PRESENTS: ASSET PROTECTION IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

In troubled economic times it is more important to take affirmative steps to protect your assets. Creditors and predators are on the prowl and you need the structures in place now for protection.

Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
Location: Paragon Real Estate Group
1160 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
(entrance is downstairs in the courtyard @ Levi's Plaza East)
Time 7:00 pm - 9:30pm
Tickets $15 in advance. Registered by 5/20 no later than 3pm (registered REI Circle members pay only $10) $20 at the door

REI Circle founder and current KAPS Member of the Year Jiin Son has been able to secure a $5 discount for KAPS members with advanced registration. You need to use the following link to get the discount.
www.reicircle.com/index.php?option=com_reiceducation&id=415

Don't miss out this great opportunity!

At this event you will learn
* How to Protect Your Assets in Uncertain Times
* The Good, Bad, and Ugly Entities
* Protect Your Home and Family Assets
* Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Real Estate Investors

About the Speaker

Garrett Sutton is an attorney, Rich Dad's Advisor and the author of Own Your Own Corporation, How to Buy and Sell A Business, The ABCs of Writing Winning Business Plans and the co-author of Real Estate Advantages. Garrett helps real estate investors, entrepreneurs and business owners protect their assets and maximize the benefits of corporate entities. As a Rich Dad Advisor he "de-mystifies" the law and explains how the rich use corporate assets and minimize taxes.

Garrett is a founder and partner with Sutton Law Center, P.C., a law firm with offices in Nevada, Wyoming and California. Garrett is licensed to practice in Nevada and California and advises clients from around the world on the benefits of corporate entities.

This will be another great seminar and networking event! Don't miss out!! And make sure you pre-register by going to http://www.reicircle.com/index.php?option=com_reiceducation&id=415 to receive your $5 KAPS discount.

ASCEND SF’S 3RD ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AND GALA

Host: Ascend Bay Area Chapter (Formerly known as NAASA)
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009
Time: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Location: Intercontinental Hotel - San Francisco
Street: 888 Howard Street
City/Town: San Francisco, CA

Email: ascendprograms@gmail.com

Saturday, June 6th, 2009 marks Ascend SF Bay Area Chapter’s 3rd Annual Leadership Conference and Gala, “Inspiring Across Generations”.

The current economic environment challenges the timing of an MBA degree. When distilled to its vital essence, its vibrant core, the MBA's true worth lies in three areas: educational value, relationship development and access to opportunity. The decision to pursue an MBA, how to do so, and determining which program is appropriate can present an intimidating challenge. An MBA degree is expensive, which says nothing of the living costs, cost of materials and travel, and for full time candidates, the loss of income for the period of the program. But what is the upside potential of such a degree? Come gain insights into what defines the "MBA experience" above and beyond coursework and internships.

This forum will highlight a group of speakers whose experience with business schools, as graduates, admissions and career services staff, or as managers who hire MBA’s, will help answer some of your questions about MBA experiences and programs. Two 45-minute roundtable sessions will discuss ways to optimize your MBA experience as well as a specific theme:

1.) “Is the MBA degree right for me and what is the right MBA program?
2.) “What are the challenges and benefits for an MBA candidate?"

Panelists:
• Derrick Lee, Vice President, Bessemer Venture Partners (Harvard, 2003)
• Jeanne Lew, Assistant Director of MBA Career Services, Haas School of Business (UCLA, 1990)
• Jasmin Young, Chief Executive Officer, OurSharedSpaces (Berkeley, 2009)
• Timothy Ome, Senior Advisor, The US Market Access Center (The George Washington University School of Business 1982)
• Aneta Marcheva Key, Founder, Aedea Partners LLC (Vanderbilt MBA, 1999, Finance)

I hope you can join us! If you know of other people who want perspective on getting their MBA's, please invite them to this event! For any questions, please contact Aaron Fung at aaron.fung@ascendleadership.org

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