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DC Weekly Newsletter
May 23, 2006
NetSAP DC Weekly News
Here are the highlights of NetSAP DC’s activities for this week.
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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.
COMMUNITY SERVICE & MENTORSHIP COMMITTEE: Meeting, Tuesday, May 23, 2006, 6:30pm
CHARITY BALL PLANNING COMMITTEE: Meeting, Wednesday, May 24, 2006, 6:30 pm
SALTAF’06 COMMITTEE: Planning Meeting, Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 7:00pm
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(1) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration, Thursday, May 25, 2006, 10:30/11:00 am
(2) PAANCH: Free Film with Special Guest (and Director of the film) Anurag Kashyap, Thursday, May 25, 2006, 7:00 pm
(3) CAPAL: Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today, Young Professional Mentorship Program, Deadline: June 1, 2006
(4) APIA Vote DC Coalition: DC Mayoral Forum for the API Community, Thursday, June 1, 2006
(5) Dhoonya Dance School: Bhangra Workout Course, June 4, 2006 – July 30, 2006
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. Walk up 1st Street until Independence Ave. At Independence turn left and walk up to the 2nd office building which will be Cannon. We will meet outside and walk over to our room accordingly.
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.
COMMUNITY SERVICE & MENTORSHIP COMMITTEE: Meeting, Tuesday, May 23, 2006, 6:30 pm
While we find many of the service opportunities planned thus far worthwhile, we would like member/non-member input on the types of activities you would like to see offered. Therefore, we would like to invite members and non-members to a CSM committee meeting. We look forward to meeting you!
DATE: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Cosi, 12 th & G St. NW
METRO: Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange lines)
RSVP/CONTACT: Please let us know if you plan on attending by emailing community@netsap.org.
CHARITY BALL PLANNING COMMITTEE: Meeting – Wednesday, May 24, 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 24, 2006.
DATE: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 (Future Meeting: May 31)
TIME: 6:30 pm
LOCATION: Cosi, 1919 M St., N.W.,WashingtonD.C.20036. (Corner of 20th and M.)
METRO: Farragut North orDupont 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.
SALTAF’06 COMMITTEE: Planning Meeting, Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 7:00pm
The SALTAF Committee is responsible for planning and coordinating all details involved with the phenomenally successful South Asian Literary and Theater Arts Festival. This is an annual event hosted at the Smithsonian and it features prominent South Asian writers, filmmakers and artists and draws hundreds of South Asians from across the East Coast to DC each fall. SALTAF provides authors, filmmakers, literary and theatre professionals the opportunity to interact with their audience. Bibliophiles, cinema fans and young professionals can explore the creative process with professional artists and discover outlets for their own creative aspirations. SALTAF celebrates the achievements of South Asians in the literature and arts and it has become one of NetSAP DC's most recognized and renowned flagship events.
We are still looking for volunteers to work on our website and flyers / promotional material. Please email saltaf@netsap.org for more information.
DATE: Wednesday, May 31, 2006
TIME: 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Caribou Coffee, 1800 M St., N.W.,WashingtonD.C.20036. (Corner of 18th and M.)
METRO: Farragut North orDupont Circle(Red Line) or Farragut West (Blue/Orange Lines)
PARKING: Street Parking or Parking Garages in the area.
RSVP/Questions: AN RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS MEETING. Please email Dina Khemlani atsaltaf@netsap.orgif you plan to attend. Contact Dina Khemlani at saltaf@netsap.org if you have any questions.
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) 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 7 th Street, SW, Washington DC 20410 (HUD HQ Building)
CONTACT: christine_g._silvestre@hud.gov
(2) PAANCH: Free Film with Special Guest (and Director of the film) Anurag Kashyap, Thursday, May 25, 2006, 7:00 pm
Five aspiring rock stars, part of a band called the Parasites are prepared to do whatever it takes to make it to the top. Consequences are irrelevant until risks fueled by greed and immorality land the members in a thick web of bloodshed and betrayal. The directorial debut of Anurag Kashyap (Black Friday), Five was refused clearance by the Censor Board of India twice due to its allegedly controversial content. Yet to release theatrically in India, Five is a chilling thriller that boasts of powerful performances from its relatively lesser-known cast. India / 2003 / 145 min. / Hindi with English subtitles. Description adapted from the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. Please join director Anurag Kashyap for a discussion following the film. Free tickets are required for films in the 300 seat Meyer Auditorium, located in the Freer Gallery. Up to two tickets per person are distributed at the auditorium one hour before show time.
DATE: Thursday, May 25, 2006
TIME: 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12 th Street & Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20560
METRO: Smithsonian Metro (Orange/Blue Lines)
CONTACT Info: 202-633-4880
(3) 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.
(4) APIA Vote DC Coalition: DC Mayoral Forum for the API Community, Thursday, June 1, 2006
For more information, please contact Donna Ortega at dortega@caab.org or visit www.caab.org.
(5) Dhoonya Dance School: Bhangra Workout Course, June 4, 2006 – July 30, 2006
Looking for a fun and highly energetic workout? Or simply to learn some basic Bhangra steps to use at the next Bhangra party or South Asian wedding? We have something for you!
BHANGRA BEATS, a dance-inspired workout for men and women, beginners and beyond!
The Dhoonya Dance School proudly announces its first offering of an 8-week Bhangra workout course intended for adult Bhangra enthusiasts of all ages. Bhangra has come a long way from the century-old dance performed in the northern regions of South Asia to celebrate the coming of spring. It is now practiced and performed around the world with many distinct styles and rhythms. The Dhoonya Bhangra Beats Workout Class will start off with basic steps and progress to a coordinated routine. The instructors welcome people of all skill levels and look forward to not only giving you a full body workout, but also instilling in you the rhythm of Dhoonya Dance!!
Instructors: Dhoonya Dance Bhangra Instructors - Amit Kapoor and Jay Patel!
Level: Beginner (for MEN and WOMEN of all ages)
When: Sundays 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, June 4th - July 30th (holiday on Sunday, July 2nd)
Where: Dhoonya Mclean Studio, 1340 Old Chain Bridge Road, Mclean, VA
Join the session : $130 Register online at: www.dhoonyadance.com or email info@dhoonyadance class to reserve your spot and pay by check or in-person!
(Register early spaces are filling quickly!)
Drop-in rate: $20 per class (bring a friend to class!)
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