[AACS GenerAsian neXt E-Newsletter]: Issue 2, What's New, Football Too

[generasiannext 2006]

NOTE: Please download the attached Word file for graphics and better version of Enews.  Listed below is just a text version.  Also please note that the 1st enews had the incorrect web address for the conference.  The correct address is www.aacsohio.org/generasian.html

GenerAsian neXt E-News Letter

Cycles, Circles, and Celebration

         Bonjour!  As expected "les bleus" easily defeated the Brazilians last week as they make their way to Le Champion du Monde est numero deux in the world's game, the FIFA World Cup. 

            I talk about the World Cup not only because it is one of the world's most entertaining sports but also because it does what armies, politics, and other elements of power can not, which is unite people without the influence of power. 

It is amazing how a one pound  truncated octahedron of leather can bring people from different religious, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds from all edges of the globe, together in the spirit of competition and being the best they can be. 

It's amazing to watch as war-torn countries stop civil wars, political enemies shake hands on the pitch, and the smallest countries are evenly matched with the world's biggest on the world's stage.  It allows you to remark that no matter our differences, intrinsically, we are all very much the same in what we want and how we react to life's triumphs and tribulations.

Now as we stand a month and a half away from our 6th Annual GenerAsian neXt Conference, I am not saying that our conference compares anywhere near the Champs-Elysees of global diversity and unity that the World Cup is, but it is an avenue for Asian Americans from different religious, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, to come together one day and celebrate one ideal, be proud to be Asian American. 

It is the hope of all those who bring you this momentous event, that on August 19th, that is a day where each and every one of you can attend and bring your family and friends to share and to grow with them as well as those who are externally different from you.  We hope that you will come and leave as a strong individual as a part of an even stronger diverse whole.

Now last week I sent out a list of benefits of the conference as well as some testimonials of past participants.  In the upcoming weeks, I will take the daunting task of introducing the successful community leaders that will directly lead and bring forth the spirit of GenerAsian neXt to those of you who are lucky enough to hear their message.  As for today, since we are still getting to know each other, I will briefly share what are some of the new things that that we would like to incorporate into this year's GenerAsian neXt.  I say "some" because everyday, the GenerAsian neXt committee is working to bring you the best possible programming and best possible conference experience as we can.  Here are some of what we will focus on more this year.

ear	2006
Theme	Healthy you Unraveled
Topics	Smart Choices Leadership 101 Know your family In my city
Focus	This year our focus is more on strengthening the core individual and from the strong core our conference will branch out to discuss how we communicate and interact with our families, our peers, and our environment.
Bonds	This year our conference has developed many strong relationships and collaborations with private and public sector organizations as well as many departments in the Ohio State University to give you the best possible programming as well as opportunities to see how these organizations can help guide your future!
Register	3 meals/ Parking pass 12 community service hours, as well as 1 community service hour for every new participant referred. Great prizes to top referrers!
Other notables	More: networking and interacting opportunities, real world applications of program content, prizes and raffles, and more fun activities such as learn how to dance or take part in other multicultural arts.  Also this newsletter for you to keep tabs on what is going on!

 What else is new this year, well you are going to have to register and come to find out!

 Major note: Since it is major, I will highlight it.  The last e-news sent out the wrong address.  The official website for GenerAsian neXt 2006 is:

  www.aacsohio.org/generasian.html

 Please use this address to find out more information about the conference as well as download the registration form so you can be a part of it!

 If you have any questions or comments about the conference, about registration, or anything else, contact GenerAsian neXt Chair, Robin Ng at: Ng_...@yahoo.com or by telephone at (614) 220-4023, ext. 5, or you may also contact myself at Viruc...@gmail.com and at the same phone number.  All we are doing the next couple week is watching soccer and building this conference, so please feel free to contact us.

 
And remember to keep your eyes on the ball,

 

Viruck Tep
E-mail: Viruc...@gmail.com

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