KAPS News, Oct 20th

Welcome to the October 20th, 2009 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*KAPS Halloween Party
*Community Service Event: SF Food Bank
*November Kappy Hour
*KAPS Co-Presents "What's Next for the Four Tigers"
*REI Circle Event: Three Critical Rules To Growing Your Money In The New Real Estate Market
*Bay Area Premiere of Immigration Warfare Documentary
*Job Posting: Positions Available at Hyundai and Kia suppliers

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KAPS HALLOWEEN PARTY

After last year's success, KAPS is proud to announce the return of the KAPS Halloween Party.

The Korean Center has agreed to allow us to use their facilities for our festivities - come join us for a fun memorable night of partying! (7:30pm-11:30pm)

KAPS will be providing a full spread of alcoholic cocktails and fine finger foods! Wine, soju, mixed cocktails, come join the festivities and have yourself a great time!

As part of the festivities, prizes will be given throughout the night for the best, sexiest, and worst costumes!

$10 - nonmember
$5 - member
FREE if you sign up for membership ($40) for one year

There is ample street parking.

COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT: SF FOOD BANK

Save the dates! KAPS would like to reprise our efforts in helping the SF Food Bank meet its goals. We have become an official Apple Corps team at the SF Food Bank. Our group has committed to one year's worth of activities to help fight hunger year-round, beginning Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The last community service event with the SF Food Bank was a great success! Box after box, we stuffed and sealed and packaged. Along the way, some of us fell, others spilled oatmeal, and everyone laughed and learned more about one another. The end result was this: 18,000 pounds of cabbage and 1,056 pounds of oatmeal were repackaged and distributed into the hands of those who need it most. It was no small feat.

To see pictures from our last event, please visit http://www.kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=6814

Please save the following dates: 11/7/2009, 2/20/2010, 5/22/2010, and 8/21/2010 from 9AM - 12PM at the SF Food Bank.

For more information or to register please email KAPS Community Service Chair Christine Shin at christine@kaps.org.

NOVEMBER KAPPY HOUR: SAVE THE DATE!

November is quickly creeping up on us and what does that mean? KAPPY HOUR TIME! Our November Kappy Hour will be on Thursday, November 5th. All the final details are being ironed out so save the date and stay tuned for more information!

Want to stay even more up to date on KAPS events? Join our Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=4747275838&ref=ts

When: Thursday, November 5th
Where: TBD (San Francisco)

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.

Interested in seeing pictures from past Kappy Hours? Please visit http://kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=4987

KAPS CO-PRESENT "WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE FOUR TIGERS"

The Korean IT Network, Monte Jade and Singapore America Business Association cordially invite you to our joint evening event on Thursday, October 22, 6pm.

The tiger economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan grabbed news headlines in the ‘80s and ‘90s, captivating the rest of the world with breakneck GDP growth rates and their rapid ascension to "industrialized economies” status.

Fast forward to 2009 - China and India have risen in prominence and dominance, the economic crisis has spread across the globe. The originally export-reliant tigers are working on carving their competitive edges in this brave new world. What are the challenges and opportunities unique to these tigers? How are they innovating to stay competitive and relevant? What are the synergies and collaborations that are currently happening during these tough times? How wide and how deep are their bridges to the US? What’s next for the Asian tigers?

Join our panel of distinguished speakers for an enlightening and exciting evening, as well as treat yourself to a rare networking opportunity at our first joint event!

Speakers:
1. Moderator: Richard Dasher, Consulting professor, Stanford University; Director, US-Asia Technology Management Center
2. Panelist: Sean Wang, President, ITRI International
3. Panelist: Bill Byun, Managing Director, Samsung Ventures
4. Panelist: William Chang, Chief Technology Officer, Stryker Endoscopy
5. Panelist: M.K. Wong, Director of Reefer Trade, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)

Fees: Members: $15 Non-Members: $25 At the door: $30

To register for the event, go to: https://www.123signup.com/register?id=jchyz

Event Venue: Fenwick & West LLP Silicon Valley Center 801 California Street Mountain View, CA 94041

Supporting Organizations:
Chinese Software Professionals Association (CSPA)
Hong Kong Association
Korean American Professional Society (KAPS)
SingaporeConnect

REI CIRCLE EVENT: THREE CRITICAL RULES TO GROWING YOUR MONEY IN THE NEW REAL ESTATE MARKET

The current real estate market is a massive opportunity for those who want to build, rebuild or expand their wealth rapidly. But only if you know these critical three lesser known rules to growing money in the new real estate market. Never before revealed, serial entrepreneurs and investment portfolio managers Jeff Slayter and Kane Minkus, share the 3 greatest tools they have consciously architected for investors as an exact system to guide them through the real estate downturn and continue to successfully invest now. Learn how close to 100 Million Dollars in Real Estate Investments were made, managed and evaluated - using these three must know rules.

Presented by: REI Circle
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Westfield Center @ SF State University Entrance
835 Market St. Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94103
Cost: $20 at Door or Register Now!! And save!

* Non-Members - Click here to pre-register! Get $5 Discount Now!
* REI Circle Members - Click here to pre-register! Save $10!

Purpose of Training:

- A proven system to navigate through the current real estate market successfully
- The 3 rules used to profitably manage and acquire close to 100 Mil in real estate and what happens when you break them
- How to make investment decisions that will triple your success rate
- Advanced techniques for evaluating real estate deals in the new economy

About the Speakers

Kane Minkus & Jeff Slayter -
Having ran, bought and sold over 2 dozen companies and managed close to 100 Mil dollars of investment capital for investors in varying industries, Jeff Slayter and Kane Minkus are considered true serial entrepreneurs. As current CEO's of active companies, by day, they are engaged in the world market place, while still making time to consult with and coach executive teams and CEO's at fortune 500 companies. Called on for their expertise in sales, marketing, negotiation, presentation skills, leadership and human behavior, Jeff & Kane provide group and corporate trainings to help professionals and entrepreneurs achieve accelerated results in business and their personal lives. Click here to read more about Jeff and Kane.

* Non-Members - Click here to pre-register! Get $5 Discount Now!
* REI Circle Members - Click here to pre-register! Save $10!

Visit www.reicircle.com or email event@reicircle.com for more info. We hope to see you there.

BAY AREA PREMIERE OF IMMIGRATION WARFARE DOCUMENTARY

Dear Friends,

Please join us for the Bay Area premiere of a highly anticipated documentary film 9500 Liberty on October 29th at the Sundance Kabuki Theatre. After winning the Best Documentary Award at Charlotte Film Festival and opening to a sold-out audience in Washington DC, 9500 Liberty comes to San Francisco to both share this extraordinary film with the Bay Area community and to raise vital completion funds to enable the film to achieve broad distribution. We need your support to make this event a smashing success.

About the Film
9500 Liberty chronicles the immigration culture war that tore apart a wealthy suburb of Washington DC. The filmmakers capture the escalating conflict as it unfolds in the streets, in online forums, and in the halls of county government. In the end, the film endeavors to provide a cautionary tale of the devastation that may yet unfold at the national level, as well as a blueprint for how to avoid the same tragic social and economic consequences on a far greater scale. (You can view the trailer at www.9500Liberty.com).

The film has also won over America's most popular novelist, John Grisham, who became convinced that "the film makes it clear that when we, as a nation of immigrants, debate the immigration issue, we are defining our very identity as Americans."

About the Event
Cocktail reception to raise funds for the completion of the film at the theater attended by VIPs and filmmakers followed by the San Francisco premiere screening. Markos Moulitsas, Founder of DailyKos, will introduce the film.

Organizations participating in the event: Asia Society, Citizen Hope, Equal Justice Society, Hammering the Issues, NDN, Netroots Nation, Presente and Screening Liberally.

When
Thursday, October 29th
6pm-7pm Cocktail Reception
7pm-9pm Screening followed by Q&A with Filmmakers

Where
Sundance Kabuki Theater
1881 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115

Prices: Cocktail Reception & Screening - $25 Screening only - $10

To buy tickets online, please visit http://9500liberty.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=26d8889d42ce079e6973f67c1&id=843b4bdf48&e=2945297673

Email us if you any questions at 9500Liberty@gmail.com or call Chris Rigopulos (617)283-9740.

The film 9500 Liberty is a produced by the Interactive Democracy Alliance, a non-profit organization (501c3 status pending). For more information about the film, please visit www.9500Liberty.com.

JOB POSTING: POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT HYUNDAI AND KIA SUPPLIERS

Looking for your next opportunity? Hyundai and Kia suppliers are looking for qualified candidates and provide great career opportunities, especially great for a member of the Korean-American community.

If you or someone you know is interested in any of the following positions, please contact Christina with MAU at christina.recruiter@gmail.com.

Quality Control Specialist

Assist the Quality Control Manager

Responsible for quality documentation support, part measurement, record keeping, standard inspection procedure

Other duties associated with Quality Control of the automotive parts.

Fluent in Korean and English

4 year degree required (Preferably in engineering)

Entry Level or 1~2 years Quality Control experience

Sales & Part Development Engineer

Require Engineer degree

Fluent in Korean and English

Excellent communication skill to resolve the problems

Assist Develop Cost Analysis

Work with R&D(Research and Development) team in Korea

Purchasing Specialist

Proficient in MS Office

Bilingual in Korean and English

Minimum of Associate Degree required

Entry of 1 ~2 year experience in office working environment

Maintenance Specialist

Basic Mechanical Engineering Knowledge required

Proficient in MS Office

Bilingual in Korean and English

Minimum of Associate Degree required

Entry of 1 ~2 year experience in office working environment

General Affairs Assistant

Assist managers in implementing daily tasks to include accounting and/or bookkeeping tasks

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline areas along with professional experience

Strong organization skills required.

Candidate must be detail focused.

Must have flexibility to work long hours (including holidays and weekends) as required in a start-up manufacturing operation.

Computer skills including Microsoft office.

Experience in the automotive industry highly preferred.

Fluent in Korean and English

Fixed Asset Accounting Specialist

Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or related field along with two(2) to five (5) years of progressive experience in the accounting field in a manufacturing environment preferably within the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to comprehend and comply with general divisional policies and procedures in conducting day to day accounting and administrative responsibilities

General knowledge of accounting and finance principles and methods

Tax Specialist

Bachelor degree in accounting or related field along with two (2) to five (5) years of progressive experience in the accounting/tax field in a manufacturing environment preferably within the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

CPA or MS degree in taxation preferred

Analytical and mathematical skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to understand written documentation of technical tax laws and regulations

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment

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