KAPS News, Nov 17th

Welcome to the November 17th, 2009 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*South Bay Kappy Hour
*Recap: Community Service Event - SF Food Bank
*Recap: November Kappy Hour
*ABL-SF Casino Night
*Join KAPS for the 2009 Holiday Gala!
*Followed by KAPS' 2009 Post-Gala Party!

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SOUTH BAY KAPPY HOUR

Rejoice, South Bay people! We are finally having another South Bay Kappy Hour this Thursday from 6:30 - 9pm at Xanh on 110 Castro St in Mountain View. Xanh will be providing us with Happy Hour appetizer and drink specials.

When: Thursday, November 19th; 6:30-9pm
Where: Xanh (110 Castro St, Mountain View)
www.xanhrestaurant.com

Happy Hour Specials extended just for us:
- Draft beers $4; Cocktail $5 including Lychee martini
- Happy Hour $4 Menu: Garlic noodles, Chicken satay, Beef satay, Papaya salad, Traditional roll, Buddha roll

Not in the South Bay but want to come to the Kappy Hour? Contact Jean at jean@kaps.org and we'll set up a carpool for you.

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

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

RECAP: COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT - SF FOOD BANK

We had another great turn out for the SF Food Bank last Saturday. Together we packed nearly 2000 pounds of rice; with our output over 3700 meals will be served! Old friends caught up and new friendships were formed; overall, everyone had a great time. Thank you to all who volunteered their weekend to such a great cause. We look forward to the next one!

See photos from the event: http://kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=7521

RECAP: NOVEMBER KAPPY HOUR

Thank you to everyone who came out to our November Kappy Hour! We hope everyone had fun drinking and singing at Festa!

To see the photos from the event, click here: http://kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=7520

ABL-SF CASINO NIGHT

Put on your tuxedos and cocktail dresses and join ABL-SF for a magical evening in Monte Carlo as we celebrate our 29th year of service to the Asian Pacific American community. Tantalize your senses with delicious dim sum from Yank Sing and wine tasting from an award-winning winery, Szabo Vineyards, while enjoying exciting casino-style games ranging from Blackjack and Texas Hold'em Poker to roulette, Pai Gow and craps.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Yank Sing Restaurant at the Rincon Center
101 Spear St., SF

Black Tie optional
(Best Dressed Male/Female Contest)

Sponsors:
Westlake Realty Group
Szabo Vineyards
Unicorn Restaurant

Tickets are limited so REGISTER today!

$ 55 - ABL-SF Members
$ 65 - Non-Members
$ 75 - Special Membership Package
(admission includes one-year ABL-SF membership)

Raffle Prizes (partial list):
Mini-Casino Party ~ valued at $ 700 (2 black jack tables staffed by Vegas Magic dealers for 3 hrs)
Connoisseur Wine Basket ~ valued at $ 350 (a collection of favorite wines donated by the ABL-SF Board of Directors)
Dine & Wine Package at Unicorn Restaurant ~ valued at $ 135

For more information, please contact info@ablsf.org or ABL-SF President Claire Chang at clairechang3@gmail.com.

All proceeds will support ABL-SF's mission to develop and promote leadership in the Asian Pacific American community. ABL-SF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

JOIN KAPS FOR THE 2009 HOLIDAY GALA!

KAPS is excited to announce that we have partnered with the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of the North Pacific Coast (KACC-NPC) to co-host their 2009 Holiday Dinner Gala! Please mark your calendars for a great night of dinner, dancing and holiday spirit!

Date & Time:
Friday, December 4, 2009
6:30 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. dinner
Black Tie Optional

Place:
Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post Street, San Francisco

Keynote speaker:
Sung-Mo (Steve) Kang, Chancellor, University of California at Merced

Honoree:
Michael H. Armacost, Asia Foundation Chairman, Stanford University Distinguished Fellow, Former US Ambassador and Under Secretary of State

Emcee:
Sue Kwon, CBS Reporter

Cost:
$100 per person

Featuring:
Special raffle to benefit the Association of Korean Schools of Northern California

Hosted by:
KACC-NPC
KAPS
KABANC
KACC-SV
KASE
KIN
KCI

Please visit http://2009kaccnpc.eventbrite.com for more information. You can register online or by contacting Andrew Ko at andrew@kaps.org. Send in your check for the dinner to:
Andrew Ko
10151 Stern Ave
Cupertino, CA 95014

We need volunteers to assist us the gala who can attend the event for FREE. Interested in volunteering, donating raffle prizes, or simply getting more information about the dinner gala and/or after-party? Contact KAPS VP Andrew Ko at andrew@kaps.org.

Seats are limited, so make sure you RSVP now!

FOLLOWED BY KAPS' 2009 POST-GALA PARTY!

Unable to attend the 2009 Holiday Gala? Then join gala attendees and your favorite KAPS members for the post-gala Holiday Party!

Our post-gala Holiday Party will feature lots of drinks (aka holiday cheer), dancing, and camaraderie KAPS-style. We will also be awarding our Member of the Year, reviewing a great 2009 for KAPS, and giving you a preview of 2010.

The after-party will be FREE for all Holiday Gala attendees and there will be a discount for KAPS members. Not a member yet? Visit www.kaps.org/membership09 to sign up.

Want to check out pictures from last year's holiday party? Visit http://www.kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=3610.

Please be on the lookout for an Evite with additional details and make sure you RSVP so we can prepare the proper amount of holiday cheer. Make sure you stay after the holiday gala (or to join us afterward if you're not able to attend the holiday gala) for a special way to cap off KAPS 2009!

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