KAPS News, June 2nd

Welcome to the June 2nd, 2010 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*Introducing the new KAPS President, Hana Marcus Kim
*Suit Up - A Private Shopping/Networking Event
*June Kappy Hour
*Watch the World Cup with KAPS
*Community Service Event: SF Food Bank
*Korean American Summer Day Camp Looking for Help

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Introducing the new KAPS President, Hana Marcus Kim

Dear Friends and Fellow KAPS Members,

As the season transitions from Spring to Summer, there are lots of exciting changes are happening at KAPS. I’d like to introduce to you the new KAPS President, Hana Marcus Kim!

Hana has faithfully served KAPS for the past 2.5 years as the Public Relations Chair. He has done an amazing job orchestrating and creating the KAPS PR program (Newsletters, Facebook, Twitter) and internally organizing the officer team so we can serve the membership better. Hana has a passion for connecting Korean-Americans throughout the Bay Area and an amazing vision for making KAPS a bigger, more important part of the community.

I will still be active in KAPS as a new Board Member and will still see you at many events (You can’t get rid of me that easily!). I want to thank all of you for your support during my term as President and being active in KAPS in the past and for your future participation as well.

I know Hana will be an inspirational leader for our entire membership and can't wait to see the direction he takes KAPS. If you're interested in getting more involved in KAPS, we are always looking for good people to serve as officers.

Please join me in welcoming Hana as our new president! You can contact him at hana@kaps.org or tell him in-person at the June Kappy Hour next Thursday, June 10th at Yoshi's.

Sincerely,
Jean Park
2009 – 2010 KAPS President

Suit Up - A Private Shopping/Networking Event

KAPS is proud to partner with Asian Business League of San Francisco(ABL-SF), Korean Center(KCI), and Korean American Bar Association of Northern California(KABANC) to invite you to a private shopping/networking event at Theory, San Francisco.

Date: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Place: Theory, 120 Maiden Lane, SF

Special presentation: Latest fashion tips and must have's for both professional men and women.

You must RSVP before the event either at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/697365840

Or via the Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/9rMKEj

Wine and hors d'oeuvres sponsored by Theory. For one night only, you can take 20% off this season’s work and after favorites*. From slender blazers and pants to smart tops, find must-haves you can mix, match and make your own.

*Non-Theory merchandise excluded. See an associate for more details.

Please check out the Facebook page for more information and remember this is a special engagement that you must RSVP for in advance. See you there!

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 10th, 2009, 7:30PM

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!

Watch the World Cup with KAPS!

It's almost that time again....the one time the whole world goes crazy every four years....well, except maybe the US. KAPS is helping organize the largest Korean World Cup 2010 Viewing Party in Northern California. Imagine watching the World Cup games with your favorite KAPS friends, plus 900 other screaming, face-painted Koreans with thundersticks, drums, the whole works!

Join us for the first game on Saturday, June 12th at 4:00 am at Strike, the hottest bowling alley/lounge in the Bay Area! Strike is located on the ground floor of Cupertino Square, underneath the bridge (10123 North Wolfe Road, Cupertino, CA 95014).

The dates and times for the world cup games are:
Sat. Jun 12, 4am-7am: KOREA vs. GREECE
Thurs. Jun 17, 4am-7am: KOREA vs. ARGENTINA
Tues. Jun 22, 11am-2pm: KOREA vs. NIGERIA

There will be NO Cover Charge. All ages are welcome. Unlimited Bowling (including shoe rentals) for $15 @ Strike! available from 4am-8am. A special Korean food and beverage menu, including Hite Beer and Jinro Soju will be provided!

Other activities include:
The Official Korea World Cup 2010 SF Bay Area Cheer Team
Face painting
Free t-shirts and thundersticks
Spirit competition

Make sure you RSVP via the Facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127478480605209

If you're interested in participating in the Cheer Team or Face painting or helping out in some other capacity, please contact KAPS VP Andrew Ko at andrew@kaps.org.

Community Service Event: SF Food Bank

Our past 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.

Since then, KAPS has reprised our efforts in helping the SF Food Bank meet its goals. It has already been nine months since KAPS became an official Apple Corps team at the SF Food Bank. An Apple Corps team commits to a year's worth of activities to help fight hunger year-round.

Please join us for another day of service on Saturday, 6/19/2010 from 9AM - 12PM.

To register, please email christine@kaps.org.

Korean American Summer Day Camp Looking for Help

San Francisco State University's Korean American Summer Day Camp needs your help. This is a week long camp July 19-23 for children ages 6-12 centered on learning Korean and Korean American history and culture through food, drumming, games, language, arts and crafts. The camp is open to any child interested in learning more about Korean and Korean American history and culture.

The camp needs your assistance securing donations of multi-colored tempura paints, paint brushes, and other art supplies to build turtle ships and other arts/crafts. If you’re able to assist, please contact Professor Grace Yoo at grace.yoo.phd@gmail.com.

Designed by college students enrolled in Spring 2010 "AAS 380 Koreans in America," each day is thematic and will focus on different periods of Korean and/or Korean American history including: Shilla Dynasty, Yi Dynasty, First and Second Wave of Korean Immigration, Third Wave of Korean Immigration and Contemporary Korea.

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:

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