KAPS News, Dec 17th

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

In this issue:
*Recap: Holiday Gala and Post-Gala Holiday Party
*Dine For Change: Holiday Party and Food Drive
*Seeking New 2010 Staff Members
*KCCSF Event: Korean Film Screenings

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RECAP: HOLIDAY GALA AND POST-GALA HOLIDAY PARTY

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2009 Holiday Gala held in conjunction with KACC-NPC and the 2009 Post-Gala Holiday Party.

Gala highlights included:
- Keynote speech from UC-Merced Chancellor Sung-Mo (Steve) Kang
- Raffle that raised $3,000 for the Northern California Korean Schools Association
- Honoring Michael Armacost, Asia Chairman foundation and former US Ambassador
- Memorable closing remarks from KAPS president Jean Park

Afterward, guests enjoyed a night of drinks and dancing to celebrate the holidays KAPS style. Special thanks to DJ Jimmy Kan.

John Lee was also named the 2009 KAPS Member of the Year in recognition of his great contributions throughout the year.

Signed up for membership but didn't get your t-shirt? Please contact our Secretary, Koun, at koun@kaps.org with your information.

To check out pictures from the Gala and Holiday Party, please visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/suhi.koizumi/KACCNPCHolidayGala2009?feat=ema...

DINE FOR CHANGE: HOLIDAY PARTY AND FOOD DRIVE

Come kick start the holiday with DineForChange , TAP-SF and AADP. We'll be holding a food drive as well to help stock our local food bank so that more meals will be served this holiday.

If you can, please bring some canned food you've been procrastinating to eat over to King of Thai to donate off to City Impact's Food Bank.

Food such as mash potato, canned fruits and canned soups would be great choices.

We will be doing karaoke, playing games like jenga, taboo, human bingo and blasting holiday music all night. Come kick back, sip on some cocktails, play games and meet some new friends.

King of Thai(2nd floor lounge)
1268 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

Date: Friday, December 18th
Party starts at 7pm -1am

Admission cost $15

*Dinner included Items served will include Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Pad Kee Mao, Green Curry, Yellow Curry , egg rolls and many more items.

We look forward to dining with you!

SEEKING NEW 2010 STAFF MEMBERS

Interested in getting more involved in your favorite KA organization? KAPS is always on the lookout for dedicated 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.

If you are interested in becoming an officer, please contact jean@kaps.org.

KCCSF EVENT: KOREAN FILM SCREENINGS

The Korean Cultural Center of San Francisco is hosting their very first Korean Film Screening for all to come and enjoy! Join them on Friday, December 18 as we kick off our series! All screenings are free and all films from Korea have English subtitles.

The Screening will begin every third Friday of the month 7 to 9pm starting from December, 2009 and admission will be on a first come-first served basis.

December Featuring: Bunt (2007)
Friday December 18, 2009 at 7:00pm
Rm 1J, KCCSF (1480 Ellis Street San Francisco, CA 94115)
Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

Directed by PARK Gye-tae II Starring JUNG Jin-young, CHOI Woo-hyuk II Rated General II Genre: Family, Drama

Synopsis: Going to school for 11-year-old boy Dong-ku with an IQ of 60 gives him the greatest joy in life. For Dong-ku’s father, Jin-gyu, who runs a fried chicken joint, nothing can make him happier if his son graduates from elementary school. All Dong-ku does at school is delivering water to his classmates, but he always looks happy doing this. But things turn for the worse when the school wants Dong-ku to move to a special school for disabled children. His father learns that Dong-ku could keep going to school if he joins the baseball team since they lack enough players to keep it in tact. Knowing nothing about the rules of baseball, Dong-ku starts his school life as a baseball player... Come watch what happens to Dong-ku. Please RVSP via FaceBook (walk-ins are welcome)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=202146369603

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