Post-Thanksgiving Meeting Blog

The Thanksgiving themed meeting was a success! Thanks to everyone who brought in food to share and themselves most importantly. We couldn't have done it without you! :)

That's about it for the shortest blog entry ever, there's nothing else going that I can remember on the top of my head right now...

But, one important matter:

Ty Huynh, your lovely co-vice president of KhSA also gave a very important message about being involved, informed, and proactive in school. An excerpt of her email is below.

"I gave a very strong (almost scary), passionate speech (sorry if I scared anyone, my intention was not to scare or upset anyone) on Thursday and here are a few key points to remember:

• A university provides resources to its students in order for them to succeed, for them to pursue their dreams, for them to be successful. Take advantage of the resources available. These resources were made for you. Use it! And when the resource is in risk of being revoked, fight for it to stay! Don’t be passive. Don’t think you don’t have time, make time. And definitely do not sit and wait for things to happen. You’ll never win if you never begin.
o Ever considered the ECC as more than just a place to meet for KhSA? Realize all the resources and support a community like the ECC can provide.
o Ever considered what type of leadership experience KhSA can offer by becoming an officer?
o Ever considered how the many entities of ASUW is not related to politics? And is a great place for not just self-growth but also résumé growth?
• College education is important, but you also need experience. Build your résumé, build your skills and fine tune your skills. Participate in events and organizations that other people spend so much time planning and making it happen. Utilize these opportunities to get experience in:
o Directing large groups of diverse people to accomplish a common goal
o Marketing
o Publicizing
o Budgeting and financing
o Event planning and raising awareness and educating others!
• Attending UW means more than just taking classes at UW. Attending UW, being here on UW campus means you belong to a community, the husky community. Take pride in your community, and take an interest in what’s happening in your community that in every aspect affects you, because you are A HUSKY. It’s everyone’s responsibility to stay informed, and as your senator, I am responsible for keeping you informed. I try my best to make it as easy as possible. But it’s your initiative to take the time to read, watch and listen to what I have to say. Thank you to those who do. Much appreciated. That comes from my heart, as everything else I do."

Officer Meeting Update

We had an officer meeting this last Thursday and it went pretty well! Most of the meeting time focused on the planning the Potluck Style Thanksgivings for the next general meeting THIS upcoming Thursday on the 19th. Make sure you come chill with us, enjoy the delicious food, and learn about Khmer culture!

The officers also had a serious conversation about what we want to do this year in terms of "big events" and how we can dedicate our time to make the most out of everything. I should somehow make the minutes of our meetings available for the general public...we'll work on that. Also, Niroth is now teaching Khmer writing classes on Thursdays. So, if you want to learn how to write and read Cambodian, this is a great opportunity you don't want to miss.

Also in other big news, Sopheap is our Web Master now. He has great plans for the KhSA website and is determined to make it the best student organization website here on campus. So, kudos to Sopheap.

Also shout out to Hork, Allen, and Lenny who I saw at Orange Chicken this week!


Don't forget!!!!!! 11/19: Thanksgivings Themed KhSA Meeting, starts @ 5pm

Hey Hey

Hey, this is Sokha! I feel like I need to do more for KhSA so I will start contributing to this blog.

I will do my best to blog after every meeting/big event/when I feel like it, so I think that pretty much means when I decide to procrastinate on homework which is a lot!

Be prepared.

Historian, 2008-09