KAPS News, July 29th

Welcome to the July 29th, 2010 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*August Kappy Hour at Mr. Smith's
*ABL Women's event: You are the CEO of You!

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Come join us for the August installment of our monthly Kappy Hour at Mr. Smith's, where we will partake in their monthly Champagne night as well as some nice live jazz! 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: Mr. Smith's - 34 7th Street (between Jessie St & Market St) San Francisco, CA 94103
When: Thursday, August 5th, 2009, 6:30

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/membership10

We have some very exciting upcoming events, so make sure you don't miss out!

ABL Women's event: You are the CEO of You!

Asian Business League of San Francisco (ABL-SF) is proud to announce its 3rd annual leadership program You are the CEO of You! This bi-weekly, six-part seminar workshop has been uniquely developed for Asian American women in business. We will address issues and challenges confronted by Asian American women in business, and offer insights and skills practice for greater career and personal success. Our workshop planners and faculties represent some of the top leaders in business.
We have achieved tremendous success in the past two years, with participants from middle to senior management levels of various industries and organizations. The workshops provide an intimate learning environment for participants to explore concepts and acquire skills to take charge of their careers’ success and personal achievement. The outcome will include individual visions and action plans. We will combine presentations by experts with interactive small group sessions as well as offline small group homework assignments. This great opportunity is limited to a small number of participants who will be selected through an application process based on the criteria listed below

Criteria
- Experience level (7+ years of work experience)
- Commitment to personal and leadership development

Program Co-Chairs
Claire Chang, President of Board of Directors, ABL-SF
Jinah Oh, Member of Board of Directors

Program Schedule (August 25 to Nov 3)
Meeting Location: 50 California Street, San Francisco, California (TBC)

Aug 17, 2010 (6pm to 8pm)
You are the CEO of You! Program Kick Off Cocktail Reception
Incoming participants, ABL-SF Board members, speakers, and special guests come together to meet and greet

August 24, 2010 (6pm to 9pm)
Assessment & Goal Setting
• Myth of the successful minority
• A closer look at the C-Suite
• Role models
• Setting personal goals
• Managing personal risks

Sep 7, 2010 (6pm to 9pm)
Personal Branding
Karen Kang, CEO, Karen Kang Consulting
• Understanding how others perceive you
• How to brand yourself
• Taking the credit you deserve
• Your personal positioning statement
• Sustaining your personal brand strength

Sep 21, 2010 (6pm to 9pm)
Effective Networking
• Expanding your networks and influence
• How to "work" a room
• Obtaining an appropriate mentor
• Becoming an effective mentor to others
• Using online social networks to grow your career and market yourself
• Do's and don'ts of networking

Oct 5, 2010 (6pm to 9pm)
Effective Communication Skills
• Overcoming communication stereotypes of Asian women
• Listening with a third ear
• Inviting input without appearing weak
• Benefiting from feedback
• Being assertive not aggressive
• Dealing with difficult people
• Diplomacy and tact

Oct 19, 2010 (6pm to 9pm)
Life Style choices
Susan Kawaichi, Esq
• Determination of work, family, life balance
• Understanding how career choices affect family options
• How to harmonize roles in wife/partner, mother and career
• Different scenarios and options

Nov 2, 2010 (6pm to 9pm)
Beyond Leadership and Management
Susan Muranishi, County Administrator, Alameda County (TBC)
• Creating a powerful personal vision
• Seeking and embracing change
• Continuous skills enhancement
• Discussion of future options

Please note that speakers/dates/content may change without prior notice.

Program fee: $350 (includes tuition, course materials, 6 meals, and one-year Individual Membership in ABL-SF)

Submit your completed application form to clairechang3@gmail.com with “CEO” as the subject by July 30, 2010

For questions, please contact Claire Chang (650-440-9146). For additional information on ABL-SF, visit www.ablsf.org

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.

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