KAPS News, July 14th

Welcome to the July 14th, 2009 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*South Bay Kappy Hour
*BAKAs Wine Tasting Event - Save The Date
*REI Circle: Turning Knowledge into Action
*Job Posting: Finance Budget Specialist at Baruch College
*Job Posting: Finance Manager at Baruch College
*Follow KAPS on Twitter

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SOUTH BAY KAPPY HOUR

For those of you living or working in the South Bay, Peninsula and or parts of the Easy Bay - this announcement is for you! KAPS is proud to announce a very special South Bay 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. And this time we're doing it in the South Bay.

Where: Cascal's Restaurant (400 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041)
When: Thursday, July 23rd at 7:30 pm

Interested in seeing pictures from past Kappy Hours? Please visit http://www.kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=3748

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!

BAKAS WINE TASTING EVENT - SAVE THE DATE

KAPS is proud to announce the 6th annual BAKAs wine tasting, hosted in conjunction with Korean American Bar Association (KABA), Korea Information Technology Network (KIN), Korean American Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco (KACC) and Korean American Society of Entrepreneurs (KASE).

When: Friday, September 18th at 6:30 pm
Where: Golden Gate Room, Fort Mason, San Francisco
Admission: $10 for public, FREE for KAPS members

Last year's BAKAs Wine Tasting event was a great success with over 400 people and 15 organizations in attendance. We anticipate a turnout of 500 or more this year with even more Korean-American and Asian-American organizations involved. This is a great event to come meet, network with, and learn about various professional and civic Korean American and Asian American organizations.

To view pictures from last year's BAKAs wine tasting, please visit http://www.kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=2032

If you have questions, are interested in volunteering, or know anybody who might want to sponsor or donate to this event, please contact KAPS Vice-President Andrew Ko at andrew@kaps.org

This is going to be the best BAKAs event yet, so make sure you save the date now!

REI CIRCLE: TURNING KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION

- How to turn your knowledge into taking measurable action steps.
- How to keep a positive attitude and stay mentally tough.
- How to maintain focus despite distractions.

Scott Gass, Peak Performance Strategist from Anthony Robbins Companies will give an interactive and empowering session at REI Circle.

A must attend event!! Space is limited! Register today!

Time to take Action! Register now! Click here to register!

Date: Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
Location: Paragon Real Estate Group,1160 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111(Entrance on Courtyard level @ Levi's Plaza East)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Tickets: Non-members - $15 in advance, pre-register by 7/14 before 5pm, $20 full cover at door
(Registered REI Circle members - $10, Premium Member/ICRG Member - Free)
KAPS Special Discount - You can bring on guest for free.
Click here (link to : http://www.reicircle.com/index.php?option=com_reiceducation&id=452 )to register. Don't forget to put your guest name when you register.

Scott Gass will cover:
Activate the driving force that moves you to take action and achieve results!
Move through limitations toward resourcefulness!
Cultivate a state of mental strength to overcome barriers!
Inspire strong leadership!
Embrace the power of focus to improve productivity!
How to present with confidence every time.
How to enhance your life.

About the speaker

Scott Gass, Peak Performance Strategist

Advises and consults with Fortune 500 companies, executives, managers and sales professionals in the areas of Peak Performance, leadership, organizational behavior, psychology of achievement and sales. Seth conducts training sessions for distinguished audiences including Toyota, Ford, Remax, Coldwell Banker, Prudential, Century 21, Citibank, Marriott, American Express Financial, Bank of America, Washington Mutual, McDonald’s and Chambers of Commerce all over the United States and internationally. Seth uses Anthony Robbins’ Peak Performance Strategies to help companies and individuals to unleash their full human potential. Seth has a passion for inspiring people and helping them achieve their full potential and fulfillment, so they can live their dreams.

JOB POSTING: FINANCE BUDGET SPECIALIST AT BARUCH COLLEGE

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

The primary objective of Office of Planning and Budget at Baruch College is to align planning and budgeting activities and processes to effectively and efficiently maintain and develop human, physical, and financial resources for the College. The Office of Planning and Budget provides timely and accurate information so that senior leadership, presidential committees, business managers and the University central administration can make informed decisions. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Planning and Budget, the Finance Budget Specialist develops, analyzes, and monitors the adequacy and uses of the budget, prepares reports for internal and external uses, and develops reports to support integrated, all-funds resource planning. The Finance Budget Specialist works collaboratively with the senior staff of the Planning and Financial offices, Schools of the College, the Advancement Office, the Baruch College Fund, and the College’s associated corporate entities.

The duties and responsibilities of the position will include, but are not limited to the following:

Develop and monitor non-tax-levy budgets for the college and research financial data from various units and CUNY systems. Create various reports and presentations for the Faculty Senate and the President’s Financial Advisory Committee.
Establish budgeting of non-tax-levy funds in the new CUNYfirst financial system and coordinate the transition away from disparate local budgeting systems:

1. Work with other units at the College to understand current practices.

2. Effectively plan the transition of non-tax-levy budgets to CUNY’s new system.

3. Effectively plan the monitoring and reporting of these budgets and eventually their spending data.

Project and monitor annual tuition and fee revenue.
Actively participate in the preparation of the College Budget by developing reports to support integrated, all-funds resource planning.
Collect, compile and prepare annual College Budget Summary and supporting budget schedules.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and analyses that provide useful information to different constituents and allow for informed decisions. Develop analytical models of college expenditures; compare and analyze actual expenses versus budgeted amounts:

1. Prepare quarterly and annual all-funds reports for the College. Gather information from all funding sources by utilizing various financial software and tools to track and report on the College’s financial activities, eventually transitioning most data to the CUNYfirst system.

2. Develop and monitor P&Ls for revenue generating entities as requested. Work with the respective Controller’s Offices to monitor financial performance and make budget comparisons.

Determine budgetary impacts resulting from the implementation of various schools and university programs, goals, and policies:

1. Create financial reports for units as requested. Compile financial data from multiple funding sources to provide an all-inclusive report on their financial status.

2. Work with the Office of College Advancement to develop budgets for grants and other fund raising proposals.

Develop specialized budget reports as needed.

For more information, please follow the link below:
http://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/jobposting/JobPostingManagerialandProfessional/029561.htm#P-11_0

JOB POSTING: FINANCE MANAGER AT BARUCH COLLEGE

The Finance Manager reports directly to the Associate Dean of Continuing and Professional Studies and works closely with Baruch College's Controller and other Officers. The position implements, manages and supervises the internal financial operations of the Division including:

Accounts Payable/Receivable
Collections
Payroll
Purchasing
Budgeting/Cost Accounting

The Continuing Education Finance Manager will also:

Work with the Associate Dean and the department Directors on budgets and pricing.
Analyze CAPS budget procedures and proactively to introduce efficiencies.
Manage CAPS’ all funds budget and lines, including working with the appropriate offices to obtain timely and accurate account information.
Maintain procedural guidelines for income and expenditures.
Prepare compliance reports on financial programs and budgetary activities.
Manage data collection and reporting related to all aspects of budget and finance.
Collaborate with internal and external offices and programs in budgetary initiatives.
Serve as the resource person for financial strategy efforts.
Submit performance and other reports as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.

For more information, please follow the link below:

http://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/jobposting/JobPostingManagerialandProfessional/029560.htm#P-11_0

FOLLOW KAPS ON TWITTER

KAPS is now on Twitter! You can follow all the latest KAPS news and event updates, as well as keep track of some of the latest Korean and/or Korean American newsworthy events!

To follow, visit our Twitter page at: http://www.twitter.com/KAPSbayarea and click the "follow me" link at the top left of the page.

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