NetSAP
DC Weekly Newsletter
May 16, 2006
NetSAP DC Weekly News
May 16, 2006
Here are the highlights of NetSAP DC’s activities for this week.
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NETWORKING COMMITTEE: Third Thursday Networking Event, Thursday May 18, 2006, 6:30 pm
POLITICAL COMMITTEE: Chai Chat, Monday, May 22, 2006, 6:30 pm
DINNER CIRCLE: NetSAP DC Dinner Circle, Wednesday, May 24, 2006, 7:30 pm
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE: Financial Planning 101, Thursday May 25, 2006, 7:00 pm
SPORTS COMMITTEE: Side-Out Foundation Volleyball Tournament, June 3 & 4, 2006
SPORTS COMMITTEE: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America DC Guts and Glory Walk, Sunday, June 11, 2006, 9:00 am
CALENDAR: Check out the NetSAP Calendar, which will provide you with the latest details on upcoming events! Follow this link to go to the Calendar.
CHARITY BALL PLANNING COMMITTEE: Meeting - Wednesday, May 17, 2006, 6:30 pm
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(1) Dakshina: Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
(2) Counselors Helping [South] Asian/ Indians, Inc. (CHAI): DC AREA FILM PREMIERE OF "15 PARK AVE" WITH SPECIAL ATTENDANCE BY ACTRESS KONKONA SEN SHARMA, Saturday, May 20, 2006, 1:30 pm
(3) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration, Thursday, May 25, 2006, 10:30/11:00 am
(4) CAPAL: Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today, Young Professional Mentorship Program, Deadline: June 1, 2006
NETWORKING COMMITTEE: Third Thursday Networking Event, Thursday May 18, 2006, 6:30 pm
NetSAP DC is proud to bring you May's Third Thursday Networking Night at:
18th Street Lounge
1212 18th Street, NW
Thought by many to be one of Washington's trendiest and most exclusive lounges. Eighteenth Street Lounge occupies the top two floors of a former President's mansion in the newly revitalized Connecticut Avenue corridor.
NetSAP is proud to be collaborating with the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) for this month's Networking Night. To learn more about CAPAL, visit their website at www.capal.org.
Join us this month for an event that has grown to become a NetSAP-DC tradition by popular demand!!! You will have a chance network with other professionals in the DC area, meet up with old friends, and just unwind after a long day of work. Questions or comments, please email: networking@netsap.org .
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
* There is not a sign at the entrance of the venue to identify it as "18th Street Lounge"
* There is a special room reserved upstairs for NetSAP/CAPAL members and non-members
DATE: Thursday, May 18th
TIME: 6:30PM – 9:30PM
COST: FREE for Members - $5 for Non-Members
LOCATION: Eighteenth Street Lounge, 1212 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Ph: 202-466-3922
METRO: Farragut North (Red Line); Farragut West (Blue / Orange Lines); Dupont Circle (Red Line). For more information, visit www.wmata.com.
PARKING: Street and Garage parking available.
POLITICAL COMMITTEE: Chai Chat, Monday, May 22, 2006, 6:30 pm
This month's Chai Chat will be held at the Cosi on 20th and M in Dupont Circle. More details will be coming soon - stay tuned for more information! If you have any questions about the Chai Chat or any other Political Committee events, please contact Chai Shenoy at political@netsap.org.
TIME: 6:30 pm
LOCATION: Cosi, 1919 M St., N.W., Washington D.C. 20036. (Corner of 20th and M.)
METRO: Farragut North or Dupont Circle (Red Line) or Farragut West (Blue/Orange Lines)
PARKING: Street Parking or Parking Garages in the area.
DINNER CIRCLE: NetSAP DC Dinner Circle, Wednesday, May 24, 2006, 7:30 pm
The May edition of our wildly successful NetSAP DC Dinner Circle will be taking place on May 24, 2006. For more information please visit the Dinner Circle page on our website.
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE: Financial Planning 101, Thursday May 25, 2006, 7:00 pm
Representatives each from Merrill Lynch and Northwestern Mutual Financial Network will speak on financial planning and investing. The Merrill Lynch advisors will focus on everyday financial planning (i.e. maximizing your 401 (k), the importance of investing at a young age, etc.) The Northwestern Mutual advisors will focus on risk management and insuring your long-term future. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session.
DATE: Thursday, May 25, 2006
TIME: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
COST: (Member / Non-Member): FREE
LOCATION: 212 Cannon Building Washington, DC 20515 (Additional details to follow)
METRO: Capital South (Blue or Orange Lines)
RSVP: Due to security regulations, you must RSVP for the event 2 days prior to the event at professional@netsap.org
PARKING: Limited street parking
SPORTS COMMITTEE: Side-Out Foundation Volleyball Tournament, June 3 & 4, 2006
Join NetSAP members and help raise money for the Side-Out Foundation 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament being held in Reston, VA. Last year, it is through support such as this that the Foundation was able to distribute over $15,000 to INOVA Cancer services research division. We are trying to form a team for this event so please RSVP by contacting the email addresses below before you register!
DATE: June 3 & 4, 2006
TIME: TBA
LOCATION: Reston, Virginia - Side-Out Tournament website
RSVP and CONTACT info: Email sports@netsap.org for more information. Further information will be given after RSVP.
SPORTS COMMITTEE: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America DC Guts and Glory Walk, Sunday, June 11, 2006, 9:00 am
Join the NetSAP team and help raise money for research to eradicate IBD at the 16th Annual Guts & Glory Walk to be held at the Tidal Basin Trail, Washington, DC. The walk starts at 9:00am following the trail around the Tidal Basin, past the Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson Monuments and paddleboats ending back at the Sylvan Theater. You can either donate or better yet, PARTICIPATE!!
DATE: Sunday, June 11, 2006
TIME: 9:00 am
LOCATION: Tidal Basin trail, Washington DC - visit the CCFA/NetSAP team page!
PARKING: There is plenty of street parking in East Potomac Park plus various parking lots.
METRO: Smithsonian or L’Enfant Plaza stops
RSVP: Email sports@netsap.org for more information. Do not register yet! Further information will be given after RSVP. Please direct all inquiries to Sonya Mazumdar at sports@netsap.org for further info.
CHARITY BALL PLANNING COMMITTEE: Meeting – Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 6:30 pm
We have decided on a new upscale venue and need your help on the planning committee!
We are looking for people to help in all aspects of planning including:
- Sponsorship: Approaching targeted sponsors, preparing/researching material for sponsors, finding additional potential sponsors
- Entertainment: For this upscale event, we will need to think about classy entertainment options that are within our budget
- Logistics: Communicating with potential charities, supporting finances, creating a marketing plan, and helping to fill in the gaps to ensure another successful event.
If you are interested please email pr@netsap.org or liaison@netsap.org and specify how you would like to be involved or attend our meeting on Wednesday, May 17, 2006.
DATE: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 (Future Meetings: May 24, 31)
TIME: 6:30 pm
LOCATION: Cosi, 1919 M St., N.W., Washington D.C. 20036. (Corner of 20th and M.)
METRO: Farragut North or Dupont Circle (Red Line) or Farragut West (Blue/Orange Lines)
PARKING: Street Parking or Parking Garages in the area.
RSVP: Email pr@netsap.org or liaison@netsap.org to RSVP, for questions or for additional information.
Please note that the events below are listed as a service to our members. The views expressed in the following activities and by the groups listed below are not shared or endorsed by NetSAP DC.
For Additional Details About These Events, Please Visit our Online Calendar at www.netsap.org
(1) Dakshina: Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Dakshina has several exciting events in May to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In an ongoing effort to provide quality programs that are accessible, we have organized several free performances. Please join us if you can, detailed information is available at www.dakshina.org. Tickets, $10 must be paid in advance by Monday May 15th to the Asia Society Washington Center. For reservations please call 202.833.2742.
EVENTS:
Bhangra Workshop and Dance Party, on Friday May 19, 2006, 7:00-11:00 pm at International Student House, 1825 R St NW, Washington, DC
Dance Performance, on Saturday May 20, 2006, 5:00 pm at St Thomas Parish, 1772 Church St NW, Washington, DC
(2) Counselors Helping [South] Asian/ Indians, Inc. (CHAI): DC AREA FILM PREMIERE OF "15 PARK AVE" WITH SPECIAL ATTENDANCE BY ACTRESS KONKONA SEN SHARMA, Saturday, May 20, 2006, 1:30 pm
DATE: Saturday, May 20, 2006
TIME: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Film Premiere & Q&A with Konkona Sen Sharma; 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Post-premiere Dinner Reception with Konkona Sen Sharma and panel of mental health experts
LOCATION: Laurel 6 Cinemas, 371 Armstrong Ave, Laurel, MD 20724; Dinner Reception at Bombay Peacock Grill, 10005 Old Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD 21046
COST: $25 (Admission will be $30 cash only at the event if still available, purchasing online ahead of time is highly recommended. ***Additional discount available online for parties of 10 and more.***). Dinner Reception, $75 - Includes admission to film premiere, Q&A, and dinner
CONTACT: Visit www.chaicounselors.org for more information. For online presales visit www.boxofficetickets.com/chaicounselors
CHAI, Inc is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and find referrals to the South Asian community on issues related to mental health and wellness. The proceeds from this fundraiser will support CHAI's mission in providing FREE education and FREE referral services to the South Asian community. Donations above fair market value for this event are tax deductible.
(3) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration, Thursday, May 25, 2006, 10:30/11:00 am
DATE: Thursday, May 25, 2006
TIME: 10:30/11:00 am
LOCATION: 451 7th Street, SW, Washington DC 20410 (HUD HQ Building)
CONTACT: christine_g_silvestre@hud.gov
(4) CAPAL: Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today, Young Professional Mentorship Program, Deadline: June 1, 2006
Application and mentorship requirements for mentees are available at http://www.capal.org or email questions to mentorships@capal.org.
All applications must be received by Thursday, June 1, 2006.
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