Asian Pacific American Alumni Network

Beautiful sunny weather, food and live music at the Backyard Bash, Testudo, Terps crushing Wake Forest 62-14…Homecoming with APAAN was a blast!

Also, on this special day, APAAN received from the UMD Alumni Association our official document declaring our club charter!

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, Moxley Gardens
(Rain location: Orem Alumni Hall)

Free for Alumni Members

Register online: http://terpnation.net/backyardbash

*** During registration, select "Asian Pacific American Alumni Network" as the campus affinity group. ***

Celebrate with fellow Terps at the Maryland Alumni Association's Backyard Bash. The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center's Moxley Gardens will be transformed into our festive Backyard Bash, which is open to all, but complimentary for alumni association members.

Thanks to our valued partner, GEICO, this celebratory event features tailgate fare, beverages and live music provided by the winner of the Battle of the Bands Contest. Reunite with former classmates and friends at this all-inclusive party before cheering on our Maryland Terrapins against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Be sure to carry your membership card on Homecoming 2010 for complimentary entrance to this Terrapin celebration!

Free: Alumni Association Members
$18: purchased by Oct. 28 for Non Members
$20: on site for Non Members

$8: purchased by Oct. 28 for Children ages 5-12
$10: on site for Children ages 5-12
Free: Children under 5

Game Tickets
To purchase game tickets, contact the ticket office at 401.314.7070 and identify yourself as Backyard Bash Alumni. The ticket price is $25.

Parking
Paid parking is available in lots by the Comcast Center and the Regents Garage. For more information on places you can park, refer to the Football Parking Map found at http://ev9.evenue.net/evenue/linkID=umd/core/2010FootballMap.pdf

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:

Asian Pacific American Alumni Network (APAAN)

Working Committee and Advisory Board Membership

We invite your nominations or self-nominations for motivated individuals to serve as members of the APAAN Working Committee and Advisory Board. APAAN is seeking dedicated alums who are committed to APAAN’s goal of supporting and cultivating the interests of alumni of the University of Maryland who affiliate or identify with the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through academic, professional development, and advocacy opportunities.

Asian Pacific American Alumni Network (APAAN) Nomination Form

Due: Friday, October 15, 2010

Open Positions:

• Working Committee Member- Individuals with interest in the following areas: program planning, outreach efforts, fund raising, member recruitment and retention, strengthening partnerships with UMD entities (e.g. UMAA, AASU, AAST), and other external organizations.
• Advisory Board Member- Dedicated group of community leaders and professionals charged with actively providing guidance and advice to support APAAN in achieving its mission and goals.

Responsibilities & Commitment
Working committee and advisory board members are expected to participate in scheduled conference calls (generally monthly/bimonthly) and planning meetings as deemed necessary to the work of the group. Members commit to a one-year term.

Timeline
October 15: Applications due
October 31: Selected members notified

If you are interested in membership, please fill out the e-application form below with your resume/CV to umdapaan@gmail.com.

Nominee Contact Info:
    Name:
    Email Address:
    Telephone Number:
    Graduation Year and Degree(s):

Applying for position of:
__ Working Committee Member
__ Advisory Board Member

Short Answer Questions (5-10 sentences each):

1. Why do you want to be a Working Committee/Advisory Board Member?

2. What skills/resources can you bring to APAAN?

3. Describe your vision for APAAN in the next 5 years.

Please send this application form with your resume/CV to umdapaan@gmail.com by Friday, October 15, 2010.

Thank you,
APAAN Executive Board

Congratulations to Ms. Angela Lagdameo, 2010 recipient of the Linh-Thong Huu Nguyen Memorial Alumni Award for Outstanding Alumni!