BUY YOUR ASA Hoodie HERE! January 26, 2010
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ASA 1st General Meeting + Important TAHOE INFO January 19, 2010
Posted by deutschlanddfb in : Uncategorized , add a commentWelcome back everyone!
I hope you all enjoyed your long break away from school. We know that the
first few weeks of school can be pretty hectic, but ASA has a few reminders
for all members, including the new spring admits.
1) First General Meeting (attendance is MANDATORY if you are going to
Tahoe!)
2) TAHOE!
3) Vice Cultural Chair Nominees
4) Armenian Music at the Symphony
5) Paregentan Dance/ Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance
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1) First General Meeting of Spring Semester
When: Monday, January 25 @ 7 PM
Where: TBD
Join us at the semester’s first general meeting. Come meet new ASA members,
hear about current events, but most importantly, learn about the Tahoe trip.
We will discuss what to pack, where we will meet, how we will get there,
etc. Once again, it is MANDATORY to attend this meeting if you are going to
Tahoe.
Also, come get your ASA HOODIES! We will be selling them at the meeting
while supplies last. To guarantee your hoodie, pre-order online on the ASA
website:
asa.berkeley.edu
FOOD will be provided!
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2) ASA Annual Tahoe Ski Trip
As mentioned earlier, Tahoe will take place the weekend of January 29 to 31.
We will leave Berkeley with a charter bus on Friday, the 29th at 12 PM. If
you have class/are not able to attend at this time, please send me an e-mail
ASAP. We will be lodging at a lovely cabin in South Lake Tahoe, minutes away
from Heavenly Ski Resort. Breakfast and dinner will be provided both days.
There are only TWO spots left on the bus. We will be going off a “first
come, first serve” basis, so the next two people who make payments will be
the last two.
For further information about Tahoe, please attend Monday’s meeting.
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3) Here are the nominees for the Vice Cultural Chair:
a) Hakob Grigoryan
b) Meghmik Babakhanlou
c) Sevag Mehterian
d) Sona Karakashian
e) Sosseh Taimoorian
f) Tamar Thomassian
Please attend Monday’s meeting to cast your vote. For more information about
this position, please refer to previous e-mails.
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4) Armenian Music at the Symphony – this Friday
When: Friday, January 22 @ 7 PM
Where: Oakland East Bay Symphony
Here is a short message from the Oakland East Bay Symphony
“This year we’ll introduce our audience to the exotic rhythms and
instrumentation of music from Armenia, presenting works by both popular and
less well-known composers. We are joined by The Seemorgh Ensemble and seelec
singers from variuos Bay Area choral groups.
We’ll open with Mozart’s powerful Symphony No. 38, which received its
triumphant premiere in Prague. The dynamic, melodic Violin Concerto by
famous Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian will feature the brilliant young
Siberian-born violinist Mikhail Simonyan, who at 23 is already recognized as
one of the most celebrated talents of his generation. Also on the program is
Edvard Mirzoyan’s exciting work for orchestra and solo timpani, and Lazar
Saryan’s *Panel Armenia*, which was inspired by the paintings of the
composer’s father, the great Armenian painter Martiros Saryan.”
For more information, please visit http://www.oebs.org/
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5) Paregentan Dance/ Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance
When: Saturday, February 13
Where: St. Vartan Church in Oakland
The Armenian Church Youth Organization is hosting dinner/dance party. There
will be Mezze at 6 pm and Kebab dinner at 7 pm, along with silent auctions,
raffles and live Armenian music.
Tickets are $20 for students under 23, however, if we get a large enough
group, we can get a group discount of about $5 off per ticket. Please e-mail
me if you are interested in attending!
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Thanks guys. See you all Monday at the meeting!
Best,
–
-Cal ASA Exec
ASA wishes you a Happy New Year (+ TAHOE DEADLINES!) January 2, 2010
Posted by deutschlanddfb in : Uncategorized , add a commentHAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! We hope you all had a blast last night celebrating the New Year and we wish you all the best. We also wanted to remind you about the Tahoe deadline. We will be accepting payments at $135 ($115 + $20 refundable deposit) the entire day today until midnight. The link for payments can be found on the Facebook Event Page, the ASA website, and previous ASA e-mails. However, starting midnight tonight, the price will jump to $150 ($135 + $20 refundable deposit) and will remain at that price until the number of seatson the bus have filled up. So guarantee your spots and join us on this memorable trip! PAY FOR TAHOE NOW! Best, -- -Cal ASA Exec
PAY FOR TAHOE ONLINE! December 10, 2009
Posted by deutschlanddfb in : Uncategorized , add a commentLast ASA General Meeting + Tahoe Info + Hoodies! December 2, 2009
Posted by deutschlanddfb in : Uncategorized , add a commentHello ASA-ers
Finals are around the corner, but I hope all of you can make time for one
last ASA event of the semester. This Friday is the last day of instruction,
and next week unfolds the beginning of cramming for all the coursework we
failed to cover throughout the year. However, next Tuesday, December 8, we
will have our last ASA General Meeting of 2009. Also, we have finalized all
the information for our ANNUAL TAHOE WEEKEND GETAWAY!
1) ASA’s Last General Meeting
2) Nominations for Vice Cultural Chair
3) TAHOE!
4) ASA Hoodies!
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1. General Meeting
When: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 @ 7:30 PM
Where: Dwinelle; Classroom: TBA (We will post fliers at the entrance of
Dwinelle)
At this meeting, we will go over finalized Tahoe information (which is
scheduled for the 2nd weekend of the Spring Semester), announce the winner
of ASSASSINS!, and discuss important current events related to Armenia and
Armenians around the world. We will also accept payments for both Tahoe and
the new ASA Hoodies (discounted rate opportunities will be announced),
discuss the role of the newly adopted Vice Cultural Chair and begin
accepting nominations for this position via e-mail.
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2. Nominations for Vice Cultural Chair
In order to give transfer students the opportunity to run for the Office of
President, the Vice Cultural Events Office was introduced and implemented
for the first time this year. All members of ASA are eligible to run for
this position. The following points outline the responsibilities and
electoral process regarding this position:
-Attending 75% of executive and general meetings held during the Spring
semester.
-The Vice Cultural Events officer will not have voting rights within the
executive body but will be given the opportunity to speak out and express
opinions about executive decisions and deliberations.
-Assisting the Cultural Events Officer with the planning and execution of
Genocide Week and other cultural events.
-Assisting the Executive Body with any other tasks as deemed necessary.
-Observing and becoming familiar with the functioning of the ASA Executive
Body.
ASA members will cast their vote during the first meeting of the Spring
semester over a pool of nominees submitted after the last meeting of the
Fall semester via e-mail.
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3. TAHOE INFO
ASA’s Tahoe Weekend Getaway will be held from Friday, January 29th to
Sunday, January 31st! We will accept payments online AND in person (@ the
meeting), but you should sign up soon because spots on the bus will fill up
quickly!!! Sign-ups will begin TOMORROW on the ASA Website (
http://asa.berkeley.edu/). The fees described below include lodging, food
(dinner Fri and Sat, breakfast Sat and Sun), drinks (including alcohol), and
the bus ride to and from Tahoe. The deposit will be returned to you after
the trip if no damage is done to the cabin.
When: Jan. 29 – Jan.31
Where: LAKE TAHOE!! (Near Heavenly Ski Resort to be exact)
Cost: $115 + $20 deposit for payments submitted before January 1, 2010
$130 + $20 deposit for payments submitted thereafter
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4. ASA Hoodies
As mentioned in previous e-mails, this year ASA has designed hoodies! To see
the finalized design, please attend Tuesday’s meeting!
The size of the hoodies range from XS to XL. However, we cannot guarantee
that all the sizes will be available, so be the first to submit your order
at the meeting. The hoodies will be distributed at the first meeting of
Spring semester, just in time to keep you warm at Lake Tahoe!
Prices: $17 for due-paying members
$20 for all others
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See you all at the meeting on Tuesday!
–
-Cal ASA Exec
ASA’s First Annual Charity Poker Tournament: Casino Royale October 21, 2009
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2009 is the first year UC Berkeley’s ASA will be hosting their Annual Charity Poker Tournament to help rehabilitate and develop the former Soviet-bloc country of Armenia. Working with the non-profit ArmeniaFund Inc., now in it’s 12th year of fundraising, ASA hopes to contribute positively to the re-awakening of an entire nation.
Come help ASA in this re-awakening by buying yourself a seat at the poker tournament, a fun social event that entices the gambler AND the public service activist in YOU! There’s no better way to spend a Thursday night than having a good time and helping the world while you’re at it. This is pleasure as guilt-free as it comes, and ASA wants you to take part!
Find us on Sproul starting Nov. 2nd for pre-sale sign-ups where buying ahead of time will get you free food! WE’RE ALSO ACCEPTING SIGN-UPS ONLINE HERE!
Can’t make up your mind? Buy-in at the door and you’ll still be able to play, but you’ll have to pay for the food!
We will be giving away a bunch of cool prizes, including a Nintendo Wii, Apple iPod Nano, and a gift card at the Cal Student store! so come by and try your luck !!
Major sponsors soon to be posted.
IMPORTANT RULES & GUIDELINES:
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6:00pm – Event Opens, All Players Admitted (Pre-Sale + At-Door)
6:45pm – Tournament Begins, No New Players Admitted
9:00pm – Re-Buys No Longer Allowed; Add-Ons Offered
12:00am – Tournament Ends
!! Blinds start at 1 – 2 chips and go up every 15 minutes
!! $10 Buy-Ins get you 100 chips (Ratio of $1:10c)
!! Re-Buys of $10 allowed until 9:00pm (”replace-a-buy-in”)
!! Add-Ons (”cash infusions”) offered once at 9:00pm
!! Minimum Bets set at price of Big Blind
!! No limit to bets
ASA Fundraises for 12th Annual ArmeniaFund Telethon October 20, 2009
Posted by Michael Sinanian in : Uncategorized , add a commentASA is fundraising for ArmeniaFund’s 12th Annual Telethon! Click below to donate & take part in the effort today!
More information about ArmeniaFund can be found here.
ASA is also throwing a few fundraising events to further bolster our collection efforts:
Protocols Discussion + ASA General Meeting October 7, 2009
Posted by deutschlanddfb in : Uncategorized , add a commentFirst and foremost, we would like to apologize for the Facebook message you all may have received from an unauthorized former student who was unfortunately misinformed about ASA’s recent efforts. His thoughts do not reflect those of the ASA Executive body, for he is neither an ASA member nor a Berkeley student. Once again, we apologize for spamming your inboxes. As it is currently midterm season, we know you all are really busy with your studies. However, the Turkish-Armenian protocols that are currently being discussed have the potential to affect the lives of Armenians all around the world. As such, it is important that we educate ourselves and stay informed on the issues at hand. Included in this email are various events focusing on this topic. We urge you all to take the time out to participate in these upcoming events. For those of you who are unable to attend, included in this email is also a brief summary of the issue and its possible consequences.
1. ASA organized Protocol Discussion at the Panoramic Room in GAIA
2. Town Hall Meeting on Turkish-Armenian Protocols
3. General Meeting + Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag
4. Telethon Donations + CASINO NIGHT
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1. *Protocol Discussion* for Students
As mentioned at our last General Meeting, Armenia and Turkey have ended their years of mutual non-communication and have re-opened political dialogue. Both Armenia and Turkey are considering signing a protocol, a three page document in which they agree to certain conditions, in order to establish and develop bilateral relations. Mediated by Switzerland, these protocols are due to be signed on or about October 12th. Whether or not the protocols should be signed has been in much contention recently. In order to fully understand why some are so adamant about its signing, while others are equally opposed, the ASA will be hosting a Friendly Discussion on Sunday, October 11th at the Panoramic Room at the Gaia Building. Open to all people, including individuals who have absolutely no idea about the protocols, those who know a lot, to even those who have picked up some things (particularly in heated Facebook debates), this will be an opportunity to try to learn more about the actual protocols, read them for yourself, and open up a friendly, non-threatening space in which to intellectually discuss the consequences, positive or negative, of signing the protocols. Whatever your opinion on the protocols may be, or even if you have no opinion and would like to learn more about this historic undertaking, understanding our responsibilities as active and engaged Armenians, students, and intellectuals is crucial to opening this dialogue. So please join us in what will prove to be an eye-opening and exciting way to interact with your counterparts, voice your opinions in a respectful manner, and learn more about this crucial document.
When: Sunday, October 11 @ 7 pm
Where: Panoramic Room of GAIA (7th Floor)
Located on 2116 Allston Way #415
Berkeley, CA 94704
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2. TOWN HALL MEETING on Turkish-Armenian Protocols and recent U.S. court ruling against Armenian Genocide Insurance Claims Panel
Includes: Prof. Stephan Astourian, Executive Director, UC Berkeley Armenian Studies & Raffi Hamparian, Board Member, ANCA-WR
When: 7 PM TOMORROW, Oct. 8, 2009
Where: St. John’s Armenian Church, 275 Olympia Way
Free Admission – Hosted by S.F. Bay Area ANC Rides could be arranged from the BART stop in S.F. for those who are interested.
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3. Meeting and Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag!
When: Wednesday October 14 @ 7:30 pm
Where: Hildebrand 56, located south of Latimer
Our 2nd General Meeting will take place next Wednesday. Along with updates on upcoming events, we will have various presentations by guest speakers, some who will be offering students with exciting opportunities. More information will be provided in an e-mail prior to the event. After our meeting, we will be heading over to memorial glade to play Capture the Flag in the dark with glow sticks! We will split up into teams of two for this friendly match. The rules of the game will be explained at the meeting. Please come prepared with the proper attire (sneakers/athletic shoes/shirt/shorts). More details will be provided in another e-mail.
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4. Telethon & Casino Night
To raise funds for the Telethon, this year, ASA is organizing a CASINO NIGHT that will take place in mid-November. We will be hosting a Poker Tournament on campus and all the proceeds will go to the Telethon hosted by Armenia Fund on Thanksgiving Day. The winners of the tournament will be awarded a prize. Along with the contributions collected by this fundraiser, ASA members themselves should also help raise money by contributing to the ASA Telethon Fun. Like previous years, the member(s) that raise the greatest amount of money will be given the opportunity to present ASA’s check at the Telethon in Los Angeles. Last year, we donated around $2300. Our goal this year is to raise and donate more than $3000. Contact your family, friends, and everyone you know to help make a difference! More information will be provided on the Casino Night and the Telethon in future e-mails.
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See you all this Sunday! (Special Thanks to Rita Astoor and Lara Havatian for helping compose this e-mail).
- Cal ASA Exec
USC WEEKEND: MARAKESH & SAKE BOMBING! September 30, 2009
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For those of you who are playing Assassins, I hope that its not taking over
your lives for the next few weeks! As some of you already mentioned, this
game has made stalking socially acceptable.
As promised, here are the details about USC Weekend.
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MARAKESH: Club Event in San Francisco
When: FRIDAY, October 2 @ 10 p.m.
Where: 419 Ofarrell St San Francisco, CA 94102
***We cannot guarantee getting in if you are not there before 10 PM, so
please please be on time!***
******They serve food/dinner, have hookah, a full bar, and a dance floor.
Best way to celebrate before a big game! ******
Facebook Event Page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138081882193&index=1
*Concerning ASSASSINS: If you are attending Marakesh, you cannot kill or be
killed after 8 P.M. until 8 A.M. the next morning. Therefore, RELAX! and
come enjoy the night!*
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AKASAKA: SAKE BOMBING in Berkeley
When: SATURDAY, October 3 @ 10 p.m.
Where: Akasaka is located at 2650 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
Cover: $15.00
Facebook Event Page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137850530804&index=1
(Both events are 18+)
*Concerning ASSASSINS: As mentioned in the initial Assassins E-mail, Safe
Zone begins 5 minutes before the official starting time of the event, i.e.
9:55 P.M. until 2:05 A.M.*
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CULTURAL COMMITTEE
If any of you signed up for the Cultural Committee or would like to sign up,
please e-mail Suzy EVEN IF you gave her your e-mail at the General Meeting.
Suzy’s Email: suzyg.10@gmail.com
See you all Friday!
Best,
Cal ASA
ASA Armenian Independence Day Potluck Today @ 7pm!!! September 21, 2009
Posted by deutschlanddfb in : Uncategorized , add a commentHey ASAers!!!
As many of you already know, today is Armenia’s Second Independence Day!
Armenia declared its sovereignty from the Soviet Union on August 23, 1990
with full independence being declared on September 21, 1991. It has been 18
years since our independence. In honor of this, ASA is hosting a POTLUCK
TODAY at 7 p.m. at the Panoramic room in Gaia. Bring food and help us finish
it!! More details follow.
1. ASA Potluck – TODAY @ 7:00 p.m.
2. Book Reading & Lecture – Michael Bobelian, TOMORROW, Sept. 22 @ 6:30, 223
Moses Hall3. ASSASSINS!!! Last day to sign up: Sunday, Sept 27 @ 5 pm!
4. USC Football Game Weekend – Oct 2-4
5. T-shirt Design Contest!!! Deadline: Oct 5
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1. Armenian Independence Day Potluck! When: TODAY @ 7 PM – 10 PM
Where: Panoramic Room at GAIA (7th floor, turn left from the elevator)
2116 Allston Way #415
Berkeley, CA 94704
Please BRING FOOD *or* $3 in order to contribute to the Potluck. Here is a
Google Doc that you guys can fill out in order to let us know what food you
are bringing and to get a preview of all the delicious foods you should be
expecting.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AgMsAWnx0zladEV4cWxSVlZtSGx0bVk1MmFpNTZycVE&hl=en
In order to get in, buzz 099 at the door and Mark will let you up. We are
also encouraging members to bring any games that they may have and would
like to play – pictionary, taboo, cranium, cards, etc. Mark will open up
his apt (or the roof, weather permitting) to members to stay and hang out
afterwards if they’d like to.
Facebook Event Page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131841801518&index=1
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2. Book Reading & Lecture
Who: Michael Bobelian’s “Children of Armenia: A Forgotten Genocide and the
Century-Long Struggle for Justice”
When: Tomorrow, Sept. 22 @ 6:30
Where: 223 Moses Hall (Near the Campanile)
Children of Armenia: A Forgotten Genocide and the Century-Long Struggle for
Justice is one of the first books to chronicle the aftermath of the first
genocide of the 20th century. The author, Michael Bobelian is a graduate of
the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, a lawyer, journalist, and
grandson of Genocide survivors. His work has appeared in Forbes.com,
American Lawyer, and Legal Affairs magazine and featured on NPR’s Leonard
Lopate show. On September 22nd the ASA is co-sponsoring a Reading/Lecture at
223 Moses Hall at 6:30pm. Don’t miss this great opportunity.
Facebook Event Page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122071451714&index=1
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3. Assassins! Rules and Deadlines!
Have any of you heard of a game called Assassins?
This is the second time ASA members are playing Assassins. Since last
semester was such a success, we have chosen to start a new game this year.
Basically, there is one moderator and as many players that sign up. The
moderator assigns each player a target, who is assigned another player as a
target, and on and on so that each player has one target to kill and one
assassin coming after him/her. Once you have killed your target, the
moderator assigns you your previous target’s target. The goal of the game is
to remain alive and kill as many assassins as possible.
How do you kill?
In order to kill your target, you must throw a sock at them. Color/size does
not matter. You may carry as many socks as you’d like at all times. Don’t
forget, however, that once the sock has made contact with any part of your
body (this includes clothing, but does not include your backpack), you have
been killed.
There are a few more rules, such as safe zones and killing restrictions.
*If you are interested in playing (which you all should be!) please SEND ME
AN E-MAIL saying “I WANT TO PLAY ASSASSINS!”** I will then send you more
detailed rules. *There will be a Google Doc that the moderator will update,
so all players will be able to see which assassin is alive and which
assassin is dead.
The last day to join the game is Sunday, September 27 at 5 p.m. Game starts
Monday, September 28, at midnight!
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4. USC Football Game Weekend – Oct 2-4 Weekend
This year, USC is playing Cal on our home turf!! Members from the USC ASA
will be coming up to live it up in Berkeley that weekend. Therefore, as
responsible hosts, Berkeley ASA has planned a series of events for that
weekend.
MARAKESH: Club Event in San Francisco
When: FRIDAY, October 2 @ 9:30 p.m.
Where: 419 Ofarrell St San Francisco, CA 94102
******They serve food/dinner, have hookah, a full bar, and a dance floor.
Best way to celebrate before a big game! ******
Facebook Event Page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138081882193&index=1
AKASAKA: SAKE BOMBING in Berkeley
When: SATURDAY, October 3 @ 10 p.m.
Where: Akasaka is located at 2650 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
Cover: $15.00
Facebook Event Page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137850530804&index=1
(Both events are 18+. More details will be provided in future e-mails)
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5. Submit your ASA t-shirt designs by Monday, October 5!
Eternalize your own design by getting creative and making a submission for
the CAL ASA t-shirt contest! Your design does not have to be in its
finalized form. Some of our executive members may be able to help touch up
on your work, if necessary.
Submission Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2009
Best,
Cal ASA
