PAC'in it up for Break!! 11/29 - 12/5 (8th Issue)

[Long Beach PAC]

What's going on PACers?!?!?!?

I hope everyone had an amazing weekend! Here's a little peek as to what is happening this week =D.

10th General Meeting!

PAC would like to thank everyone who was able to make it out to our 10th general meeting on November 11th! And Congratulations to our PMOTW MATTHEW DOWNEY!!!!! Check the website www.lbpac.com to keep up with our PMOTW's for the year and to see why they won!

HYATT Boycott and Hype Night!!

PAC would also like to give a special thanks to all those who were able to come and make posters at HYPE night! we would also like to thank those who came out to help protest at the HYATT Boycott! It was a great turn out and we appreciate your support!

Student/Faculty Mixer!!!

We hope you had an amazing time at our Student/Faculty mixer. Thanks to everyone who came out! It was a great way to learn about different fields of studies and a good way to get to know your possible professors =D. All in all, it was a relaxed, chill, and good time. Thanks again for those who were able to attend!

FASGI Luncheon!!!!

This past week we supported the annual FASGI ( Filipino American Service Group Inc) Luncheon. It was a fulfilling day where we were able to volunteer our time for all our lola's and lolo's. While they feasted on their lunch, we all enjoyed the entertainment! It was a fun experience and we hope those who couldn't make it this year can come along next year! Thanks to everyone who was able to take time out of their schedule and help out. =D

                                                       *************** 11th General Meeting *****************

You love PAC and we love you! Last week we did NOT have a meeting due to the fact that its a national holiday. We hope you all had an AMAZING THANKSGIVING!!!! Hope you all enjoyed your break! 

And PAC would like to thank you all for sticking around with us this whole semester! 

`````````````````````````````Our Final Meeting for the Semester will be held December 2nd at LA-5 Room 165!!!````````````````````````````````

That will be our last GM for the semester until spring and you wouldn't want to miss it!! We're closing out the semester with a BANG! There are still a few more events this semester, you don't want to miss them!

PAC CULTURAL NIGHTS!!!!

Thanks you to all of those that are in PAC Cultural and those that continue to support.

There IS practice this week from Mon-Wed 6-8 pm in front of ROBEK'S!!!

The usual spot!

PAC Cultural will also be performing their dances at Christmasfest on DEC. 4th!! 

Come through and support your fellow PAC members as they practice for their performance on DEC. 4th. 

----FAMILY DINNERS----

So after our final general meeting this Dec. 2nd, each family will be hosting their family dinners!! Get to know everyone in your FAMS and come together for bonding time!!

For more information on your family dinner's contact a corresponding Cabinet member for your family. If you didn't know here they are!!

West- Justin Naidas, Jessica Rosales, Kyrstin Occiano

North- Ajay Medina, Chadell Bumagat, Ellen Mae Ancino, Anjelica Filamor, Ashley Cruz, Christine De Banate, Christian Monsalud

East- Donna Penalba, Monika Muy, Jennifer Ramos, Mary Grace Jalandoni

South- Michael Suatengco, Kenneth Bautista

Here are the details:

When: December 2nd after our Final Meeting!

Where: The Complex ( 1035 Raymond Ave, Long Beach Ca 90804)

How much: Free!! (It's a potluck though so bring something!)

Why: To have some PAC Family time!

So everyone save the date! December 2nd!!!!! For more information, look for your corresponding CAB members or find your facebook event page!

~~~Broomball!!!~~~

What is this BROOMBALL, you may ask?? It's when all of us head over to an Ice Skating rink and play games on ice- WITHOUT skates! BroomBall is basically hockey with a ball and broomsticks. 

Come out and rep your FAMS in this friendly competition on ice. As usual we have NorthEast Alliance and SouthWest Alliance during the games. SouthWest is the current BroomBall Champions for the past 2 BroomBalls! Can NorthEast take it away this year? Come through and let's find out!

Here are the details:

Where: Paramount Iceland

When: Dec.2nd 

How much: $10 presale(available until the end of our FINAL meeting)

                  $12 at the door.
Facebook Event:  
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=141261112591560
Trailer of last year's Fall Semester Broomball:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=667951&id=1483579612#!/video/video.php?v=1672196253112

BroomBall will be DEC. 2nd!! The same night as our Family Dinners! So come to the final meeting of the semester, go to your family dinners, then join us at BroomBall !!! 

CHRISTMASFEST!!!!

Christmasfest is almost here!! Are you all excited?!?! If it's your first time hearing about it let me fill you in. Christmasfest is a huge celebration we hold in front of the HHS1 lawn by the bottom of the USU. It's hosted by Kappa Psi Epsilon and PAC! We will be having tons of performances, a kid's corner, vendor booths, food, and just good vibes all around as we celebrate the Holiday Spirit =D. Everyone is welcome! Bring your families, your friends, EVERYBODY!

Here's a quick list of names of what you can expect to be there.

Perfomers:

PAC Modern and PAC Camp

SPAM

Phaze One

Food:

White Rabbit Truck

Vendors:

RadIsRad

Solerdarity

Anakbayan

And much more =D

If you plan on attending parking will be $5 at LOT 3 near Brotman Hall!

Save the date! It will be held on Dec. 4th!!! It's sure to be a whole day of fun! Check out the Flyer attached for more details!!

~~SNOOOOOWWW TRIIIIPPP~~

One of the most anticipated events of the year...... SNOW TRIP!!!! What is Snow Trip?

It's the time of year where we all have just finished up with our first semester finals and we all need a break. So we all head out to BIG BEAR, rent out a cabin, and have a blast! Here's a quick over view of the details.

When: Dec17th-Dec19th
Where: Big Bear
How much: $45 for both night
                  $25 for one night
Money Due Date- Dec. 4th @ Christmas Fest.

Facebook event: 
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=170155916337516

This is one of those events you don't want to miss. It's just a bunch of us, in one cabin, for the weekend. It's a small get away where we all just chill, hang out, maybe go boarding, and bond. Stay tuned to the newsletter weekly and the website for more specific information as we plan this along. So start saving up and turn in your money ASAP to reserve your spot =D. Money is DUE by Dec.4th @ Christmasfest! If you plan to pay @ Christmasfest, please turn in your money at the Info Booth! Look for a Cab member!

PAC WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANKS!

PAC would like to express its gratitude and give its biggest thanks to everyone who has come out and supported our organization this year in anyway!! We hope you all had an amazing time and had as much fun as we did =D! The semester is coming to a close but let's end it on a good one! We still have a couple events in store for you before the semester is over! We wish everyone a safe winter break and we'll see you at SNOW TRIP!! if not, then we'll see you all next semester when the fun resumes!!

WWW.LBPAC.COM

Can't get enough of PAC? Then check out our website! If you're ever wondering what's going on in PAC head on over to www.lbpac.com. It's update as often as possible to let you know what's up! And if you've ever wondered where all those photos we take during our meetings and events go, check out our photos. Anything other concerns on the website? Let me your webmaster for the year know @justin...@yahoo.com. We also have a facebook! Be sure to add us Search CSULB PAC and your sure to find it!

Well that's the end of this week's issue. But let's leave it off on a good one. Let's have a little portion called...

You Know You're Pilipino When.....

1. you say "Open" or "Close" the lights.

2. you have an uncle/tito or aunt/tita named Boy or Baby. (submitted by Sacha Urbina)

3. you have a painting of "The Last Supper" somewhere in your family house. (submitted by Charlene Apelo)

4. you turn around when you hear someone say 'psst' (submitted by JC Tolon)

5. you use your lips to point at something (Mark Carmona)

6. you say 'aircon' instead of A/C or Air Conditioner. (Jesus Morales)

7. you are known to arrive late to almost everything. (Mark Collantes)
8. you say "Brown-Out" when the electricity goes off. ( Anonymous )

If you have one that you'd like to submit and have posted on the newsletter, email justin...@yahoo.com and you can see your "You Know You're Pilipino" line next issue.

Justin M Naidas

Webmaster (2010-2011)

Cultural Chair(2009-2010)

Pilipino American Coalition

California State University, Long Beach 

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

USU-215 

Long Beach, CA 90840