Our December Meeting, which doubles as our Christmas Mixer, will be Tuesday, December 2nd at 8pm in Calcott Room 003. Come out and join us!
Please bring along a $5 gift, wrapped or in a bag, to participate in the gift exchange.
Food and drinks will be provided, though y'all are always welcomed to bring along any treats you'd like to share. =D
See y'all there!
(Also, thanks to everyone who came to the VSA Thanksgiving Dinner. The food was abundant and delicious! Thanks to everyone who contributed!)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
November Meeting Recap
Thank you to those of you who came out to the November meeting. An additional thanks to everyone who contributed stocking stuffers. We were able to fill 15 stockings for the Salvation Army. So good job everyone!
This Saturday (November 15th), some of our members will be going to the University of Georgia's culture show "Night in Saigon." For those of you that are going, please be sure to contact the driver of the carpool you will be in. Also, remember to chip in for gas money... times are tough, so we all have to help out. =) The show will be at the Oconee County Civic Center in Watkinsville, GA. It starts promptly at 6:30pm so be on time! Admissions is $9 and includes a dinner consisting of a variety of Vietnamese food.
Upcoming Events:
Thanksgiving Potluck
-Sunday, Nov 23
-Long's House (where the Halloween Party was)
-5:30 pm
-Remember, this is a POTLUCK so everyone bring a dish (mashed potatoes, corn, stuffing, ham, pie, etc.)
Last Meeting of Fall Semester
-Tuesday, Dec 2
-Calcott, Room TBD
-8:00 pm
This Saturday (November 15th), some of our members will be going to the University of Georgia's culture show "Night in Saigon." For those of you that are going, please be sure to contact the driver of the carpool you will be in. Also, remember to chip in for gas money... times are tough, so we all have to help out. =) The show will be at the Oconee County Civic Center in Watkinsville, GA. It starts promptly at 6:30pm so be on time! Admissions is $9 and includes a dinner consisting of a variety of Vietnamese food.
Upcoming Events:
Thanksgiving Potluck
-Sunday, Nov 23
-Long's House (where the Halloween Party was)
-5:30 pm
-Remember, this is a POTLUCK so everyone bring a dish (mashed potatoes, corn, stuffing, ham, pie, etc.)
Last Meeting of Fall Semester
-Tuesday, Dec 2
-Calcott, Room TBD
-8:00 pm
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
October 14th Meeting Minutes
A recap of tonight's meeting:
VSA Bake Sale for Adopt-a-Family
-Monday, Oct 20 from 11am-2pm on Greene St. in front of Russell House
-Please drop off your baked goods to the table or contact an officer to arrange a drop off/pick up time. Remember, we are raising money for our Adopt-a-Family family, so please contribute if you can.
VSA Social
-Tuesday, Oct 21 from 8-10pm
-We will either go rollerskating, to a haunted house, or have a movie night. The final plan will be decided by the end of this week.
Fund Raiser Halloween Party
-Friday, Oct 31 at 8pm at Long's House (please email uscvsa@gmail for directions)
-This is a COSTUME party. Please dress up! Also, we will be collecting donations for the Bloomingdale Library Rape Victim throughout the night. The goal is to reach $100 in donations. If this goal is met, our president will match the $100 in donations.
Stocking Stuffers for Salvation Army
-Stockings will be brought to the Nov. 5 meeting
-Please bring stocking stuffers (small toys, games, books, etc.) to the Nov. 5th meeting. We will stuff the stockings together as a group, then turn them into the Student Government office to be given to the Salvation Army.
November VSA Meeting
-Wednesday, Nov 5 at 8pm; Location will be announced upon confirmation of space reservation
Charity Poker Tournament
-Saturday, Nov 8 in the Russell House Ballroom; the time is TBD
-We still need volunteers to be dealers. Please let us know if you are willing to volunteer. You will be trained so no knowledge of the game is required... we'll teach you!
UGA's Night in Saigon 5
-Saturday, Nov 15 at 6pm at the Oconee County Civic Center in Watkinsville, GA
-We need a final count of who is going by the Nov 5th meeting. Please be at the meeting or let an officer know if you are going. We also need people to volunteer to drive there. Carpooling assignments will be made at the Nov 5th meeting as well.
Relay for Life
-Friday, April 3
-here is the URL to VSA's team page for Relay for Life. Please join the team and help raise money or simply donate to the cause. URL: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/vsagamecocks
Any questions? Email us at uscvsa@gmail.com
Join our Facebook group for event reminders and news: S. Carolina VSA
VSA Bake Sale for Adopt-a-Family
-Monday, Oct 20 from 11am-2pm on Greene St. in front of Russell House
-Please drop off your baked goods to the table or contact an officer to arrange a drop off/pick up time. Remember, we are raising money for our Adopt-a-Family family, so please contribute if you can.
VSA Social
-Tuesday, Oct 21 from 8-10pm
-We will either go rollerskating, to a haunted house, or have a movie night. The final plan will be decided by the end of this week.
Fund Raiser Halloween Party
-Friday, Oct 31 at 8pm at Long's House (please email uscvsa@gmail for directions)
-This is a COSTUME party. Please dress up! Also, we will be collecting donations for the Bloomingdale Library Rape Victim throughout the night. The goal is to reach $100 in donations. If this goal is met, our president will match the $100 in donations.
Stocking Stuffers for Salvation Army
-Stockings will be brought to the Nov. 5 meeting
-Please bring stocking stuffers (small toys, games, books, etc.) to the Nov. 5th meeting. We will stuff the stockings together as a group, then turn them into the Student Government office to be given to the Salvation Army.
November VSA Meeting
-Wednesday, Nov 5 at 8pm; Location will be announced upon confirmation of space reservation
Charity Poker Tournament
-Saturday, Nov 8 in the Russell House Ballroom; the time is TBD
-We still need volunteers to be dealers. Please let us know if you are willing to volunteer. You will be trained so no knowledge of the game is required... we'll teach you!
UGA's Night in Saigon 5
-Saturday, Nov 15 at 6pm at the Oconee County Civic Center in Watkinsville, GA
-We need a final count of who is going by the Nov 5th meeting. Please be at the meeting or let an officer know if you are going. We also need people to volunteer to drive there. Carpooling assignments will be made at the Nov 5th meeting as well.
Relay for Life
-Friday, April 3
-here is the URL to VSA's team page for Relay for Life. Please join the team and help raise money or simply donate to the cause. URL: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/vsagamecocks
Any questions? Email us at uscvsa@gmail.com
Join our Facebook group for event reminders and news: S. Carolina VSA
Monday, October 13, 2008
General Members' Meeting Reminder
Our October meeting will be Tuesday, October 14th in Calcott room 102 at 8pm. Calcott is the building right behind the Russell House, next to the Thompson Health Center. We have a lot of events and activities coming up, so join us for some refreshments, mingling and learn what we have in the works.
Anyone who would like to become an official member and has yet to pay their fees can do so at the meeting. It is a $30 fee for the year and includes this year's AWESOME t-shirt.
See y'all there!
Anyone who would like to become an official member and has yet to pay their fees can do so at the meeting. It is a $30 fee for the year and includes this year's AWESOME t-shirt.
See y'all there!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Upcoming Events
Thank you to everyone who came to tonight's Spring Roll & Game Night social. The turnout was great! I hope everyone had fun and enjoyed the food. We have a few upcoming events within the next week or two. Here's a little reminder:
VSA Fall Picnic & Field Day
-Sunday, October 5th
-12pm to 5pm
-Blatt PE Building (behind the Blatt where the sand volleyball courts are)
-Please bring side snacks (chips, fruit, etc.), we'll provide the main stuff.
VSA General Members' Meeting
-Tuesday, October 14th
-8pm
-Calcott Room 102
VSA Fundraiser Bake Sale
-Monday, October 20th
-11am to 2pm
-Greene St. in front of Russell House
-If you would like to bake some goods, please drop them off to our table by 11am that day or talk to one of the officers to arrange a time to drop off your goods. We also need people to sit at the table and help sell.
VSA Halloween Costume Party
-Friday, October 31st
-8pm
-Long's House (directions will be given at the meeting)
-Costume required for entrance!
Please remember to pay your fees to our treasurer, Rosa Chan. You can pay your fees at any of our events. Fees are $30 for the year and include this year's t-shirt.
See y'all at the next event!
VSA Fall Picnic & Field Day
-Sunday, October 5th
-12pm to 5pm
-Blatt PE Building (behind the Blatt where the sand volleyball courts are)
-Please bring side snacks (chips, fruit, etc.), we'll provide the main stuff.
VSA General Members' Meeting
-Tuesday, October 14th
-8pm
-Calcott Room 102
VSA Fundraiser Bake Sale
-Monday, October 20th
-11am to 2pm
-Greene St. in front of Russell House
-If you would like to bake some goods, please drop them off to our table by 11am that day or talk to one of the officers to arrange a time to drop off your goods. We also need people to sit at the table and help sell.
VSA Halloween Costume Party
-Friday, October 31st
-8pm
-Long's House (directions will be given at the meeting)
-Costume required for entrance!
Please remember to pay your fees to our treasurer, Rosa Chan. You can pay your fees at any of our events. Fees are $30 for the year and include this year's t-shirt.
See y'all at the next event!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
1st Meeting Summary
Thank you to everyone who came out to the meeting tonight. It was so nice to see so many new faces and some old faces as well. In case anyone was unable to make it to the meeting or anyone missed any of the announcements, here is a little summary:
Fall Picnic
-This event will have to be rescheduled to accommodate the majority's schedule.
Roll Your Own Spring Roll/Game Night
-Monday, September 29th
-8pm; South Quad Lounge
(Bring any games you may have!)
SC State Fair
-October 8-19
-We all need to choose a day to go to the fair together and enjoy the greatness that is the South Carolina State Fair. Funnel cakes... yay!
2nd VSA Meeting
-Tuesday, October 14th
-8pm; Location TBD
Halloween Party
-Friday, October 31st
-8pm; Long's House
(Directions will be given at the 10/14 meeting)
Charity Poker Tournament
-Saturday, November 8th
-Time TBD; Russell House Ballroom
(We need people to help work the event, i.e. servers and card dealers.)
Remember, in order to get your t-shirts you must first pay the membership fee. The fee is $30 for the year and includes a t-shirt. Additional t-shirts are $15.
We are going to start planning and practicing for our annual charity show in the Spring. If you are interested in being in one of the dances or have an idea for a skit or any other performances, please let one of the officers know.
You can receive text messages about VSA events through the Gamecock Social Network. Log onto VIP and sign up to receive messages from the Vietnamese Student Association.
Service Saturday dates: October 25 & November 22
-Registration opens a few weeks prior. Please sign up under Vietnamese Student Association and let one of the officers know if you sign up to volunteer.
Upcoming philanthropy projects: Adopt-a-Family, Stocking Stuffers for the Salvation Army
Facebook group: S. Carolina VSA
Any comments or questions, contact USCVSA@gmail.com
Fall Picnic
-This event will have to be rescheduled to accommodate the majority's schedule.
Roll Your Own Spring Roll/Game Night
-Monday, September 29th
-8pm; South Quad Lounge
(Bring any games you may have!)
SC State Fair
-October 8-19
-We all need to choose a day to go to the fair together and enjoy the greatness that is the South Carolina State Fair. Funnel cakes... yay!
2nd VSA Meeting
-Tuesday, October 14th
-8pm; Location TBD
Halloween Party
-Friday, October 31st
-8pm; Long's House
(Directions will be given at the 10/14 meeting)
Charity Poker Tournament
-Saturday, November 8th
-Time TBD; Russell House Ballroom
(We need people to help work the event, i.e. servers and card dealers.)
Remember, in order to get your t-shirts you must first pay the membership fee. The fee is $30 for the year and includes a t-shirt. Additional t-shirts are $15.
We are going to start planning and practicing for our annual charity show in the Spring. If you are interested in being in one of the dances or have an idea for a skit or any other performances, please let one of the officers know.
You can receive text messages about VSA events through the Gamecock Social Network. Log onto VIP and sign up to receive messages from the Vietnamese Student Association.
Service Saturday dates: October 25 & November 22
-Registration opens a few weeks prior. Please sign up under Vietnamese Student Association and let one of the officers know if you sign up to volunteer.
Upcoming philanthropy projects: Adopt-a-Family, Stocking Stuffers for the Salvation Army
Facebook group: S. Carolina VSA
Any comments or questions, contact USCVSA@gmail.com
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Student Organizations Fair
Stop by the VSA table at the 2008 Fall Student Organization Fair. It will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd from 11am-2pm on Greene St. in front of the Russell House. Come out, mingle, and see what VSA has to offer this year. Hope to see y'all there!
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