BUFSA Email! OPEN ME OPEN ME IM FUN I PROMISE!

Hey Kids! You're probably all watching the VMAs...not naming any names
but Lady G*** is creepy and yet so entertaining, and Beyonce and Taylor
Swift are amazing!

Anyways.

First, hope ya'll (especially the freshies) enjoyed Thursday night's
special LOBSTER Family Dinner! nom nom, thanks to all the guest meal
providers and those who signed in off-campus kids, very much
appreciated! Also, thank you to all the peeps that came out to the
Asian Reception and Balik Picnic!!! AND Special Shoutouts to Cat
Manibog and Cookie Puno for doing an amazing job on General Meeting
pictures/flyer/poster...you two are truly wonderful, amazing,
fantastic, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (if thats how you spell
it). THANK YOU!!!

Now down to business. Hope you're all ready for a fun-filled and
informative email! Yay!

Fall Expo : Wednesday, Sept. 16
Where: GSU 2nd floor, Metcalf Ballroom
When: 3-7 PM
Come check out the FSA table at the Fall activities fair in the Metcalf
Ballrooom in the GSU! Since it is Wednesday, we would usually have
family dinner, but due to this fantastico activities fair... just bring
snacks or food from the food court and come say hi and stuff your faces
with us! Not only stuffing of faces will be going on, but you also
have a chance to watch a tinikling performance between 5-6:30 PM at the
expo. So if you like eating, and watching people dance in clapping
sticks...WELL LUCKY FOR YOU BECAUSE THAT WILL BE GOING ON AT FALL EXPO!
Come, come, come!

Intramurals : "Homecoming Football Game" : Wednesday, Sept. 16
Where: Nickerson Field
When: 6:30 PM
The first football game of the year! Come support FSA's Little Brown
Filipino Warriors get BIG and crush another team! Instead of our
traditional Family Dinner as mentioned above, you guys should go to
Fall Expo, shove your face with food, THEN go to the Homecoming
Football Game. Yeah-yuh! Even better, bring your food to the game and
cheer us on!

Northeastern University Barkada's General Meeting : Thursday, Sept. 17
Where: St. Mary's BU shuttle stop (corner of St. Mary's street)
When: 6:30 PM
A bunch of FSAers will be traveling over to NU together for their first
General Meeting. It'll be a great way to connect with NU's Filipino
club, Barkada, so definitely come through! We'll be meeting at the BU
Shuttle St. Mary's stop at 6:30 to go all together. Try to not be
late- get there a little early so we are on timmmmmme (aka no filipino
time).

First General Meeting : Friday, Sept. 18
Where: Warren Cinema Room
When: 7-9 PM
FSA's First General Meeting is coming your way this Friday at Warren
Towers' Cinema room, located past the C Elevators! Get excited, if you
haven't already accepted the event on Facebook, DO IT NOW! This is the
perfect time to really get to know the club, club members, and your
culture. There will be a super funny video shown, games, and very
important information on the culture club. What's better than family,
friends, and culture??? NOTHING. Definitely jump on this band wagon,
otherwise you ain't a cool a kid....so definitely plan on coming to
BUFSA's First GENERAL MEETING. Hollaaaaaaa. It's gonna be MONSTERRRR.

If you live off-campus and need someone to sign you in, call Carlo at
516-849-4140!

Kamayan Showcase : Saturday, Sept. 19
Where: Fitrec L131/132
When: 3 PM
"Eat with your hands" Showcase (Kamayan Showcase) this Sunday at SAO
gym! Come get a taste of our annual fall dance show! Choreographers
will be presenting parts of their dance and their chosen music piece.
You will be able to sign up for whichever dance you would like to
participate in. And if you don't like to dance...come anyways and
support! Get excited kids...it's your chance to shine on stage with
other stars. (lol...wow...cool)

Scavenger Hunt : Sunday, Sept. 20
Where: meet in front of Marsh Chapel (BU Central)
When: 2-5 PM
Come get to know fellow FSAers and your own Boston University Campus at
our first Scavenger Hunt! Wanna skip the gym? Wanna make friends?
Wanna know BU's campus like the back of your hand? Wanna have some
crazy fun? Then JOIN THE SCAVENGER HUNT because you will fulfill all
those dreams/ goals. :D

Quick Summary/Recap:
Fall Expo: Wednesday, Sept. 16
FSA Intramural Football Game: Wednesday, Sept. 16
NU Barkada's General Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 17
First General Meeting: Friday, Sept. 18
Kamayan Showcase: Saturday, Sept. 19
Scavenger Hunt: Sunday, Sept. 20

Hope you're ready for another FSA-filled week because we are! We truly
hope to see you all at the events! Get ready for big surprises at
General Meeting too!

<3's Eboard

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Boston University Filipino Students Association
Executive Board 2009-2010

President: Carlo Dumandan carlod@bu.edu
Vice-President: John Vincent Prestosa jvpp718@bu.edu
Treasurer: Christian Rivera r1vera26@bu.edu
Secretary: Thao Nguyen-Le thaonl@bu.edu
Internal Affairs: Tim Ramos timram@bu.edu
External Affairs: Danelle Cometa ddcometa@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators: Juan Castro jucastro@bu.edu
Auburn Santo ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator: Francis Escobedo escof@bu.edu

For questions, comments, suggestions email: bufsa@bu.edu
For more information, view our website:
http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

WELCOME TO BOSTON UNIVERSITY'S FILIPINO STUDENT ASSOCIATION =) HERE'S YOUR FIRST DOSE OF BOOFSA for the 2009-2010 school year! (Just in-case you didn't get the first email!)

HEY EVERYONE! Welcome to all the incoming freshmen and welcome back to
everyone coming back to BU =) Hope everyone had an awesome summer and
had a safe trip back to campus. We had a great time seeing yall at
SPLASH on Nickerson Field, Monday afternoon and we are really, REALLY
excited about the upcoming year. We had such an awesome time meeting
all the new freshmen and we can't wait for you all to become a part of
our club and learn more about this group of crazyyyyyy Filipino's (and
non-Filipino's bc you DON'T have to be Filipino to join FSA =] !) on
BU's campus. BUFSA has a bunch of fun, crazy, and new events lined up
for you all and we are sure it is going to be an unforgettable year!

This year BUFSA will be launching a very special YouTube channel called
boofTV. Where we will be taking you all behind the scenes for our
biggest events, posting random funny BUFSA shenanigans, and reaching
out to the wider Filipino community.

****We were so happy and excited to see you guys at Splash that we
created a special "WELCOME VIDEO" just for you guys! CHECK IT OUT HERE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hbXpd9BzGk

k let's get down to business =) Here's a list of our UPCOMING EVENTS:

*FIRST FAMILY DINNER- Wednesday, September 2 @ 6:30 PM in the GSU Backcourt*
Our first event of the year is FAMILY DINNER TODAY (Wednesday,
September 2nd)! We wanted to kickoff the year by having dinner with you
guys, our "FamilySA", @ 6:30 PM in the Backcourt of the GSU! Family
Dinner is an FSA tradition in which our club/family meets up once a
week usually in the dining hall or GSU to eat, socialize, meet the rest
of our club, chill, relax, and enjoy each other's company. If you are a
freshman, it is the perfect opportunity to meet other freshmen and
members of our club, and also to learn more about BUFSA. If you are a
returning member, it'll be a great opportunity to catch up with the
peeps you haven't seen all summer long =) But in anycase, come join us
for dinner! We can't wait to see yall!

*BUFSA GOES TO THE DRIVE-IN MOVIE!- Friday, September 4 /Dinner Meet-up
in Super88 @ 5:30 PM before!*
This Friday, BUFSA will be attending BU Programming Council's "movie
double-feature" of I Love You, Man and The Proposal on Nickerson Field!
Before we go to this event, we are all meeting up before hand for
dinner at Super88 which is on the Packard's Corner T-Stop at 5:30 PM!
Don't be late! :) We'll be reserving a bunch of tables for you guys so
just look for a group of Filipino's and long tables! After dinner we
will all be going straight to the double feature. So bring your
blankets, comfy hoodies or whatever you may want to bring to the movie
with you to Super88 =)

*BALIK PICNIC/"WELCOME BACK PICNIC". Sunday, September 13 from 12-3PM
in the Howard Thurman Center (basement of the GSU)* BUFSA will be
collaborating with the Chinese Students Association, Hong Kong Students
Association, Taiwanese-American Students Association, and the
Vietnamese Students Association in bringing cultural flavors to the
HTC. We will be serving FREE FOOD AND BEVERAGES! So if you are home
sick already and missing the taste of Filipino food in your mouth OR if
you want to try any of these asian flavors for the first time feel free
to come and BRING YOUR FRIENDS because this event is open to anyone and
everyone! The more the merrier =)

ALSO, please SAVE THE DATE for BUFSA's FIRST GENERAL MEETING- SEPTEMBER
18TH @ 7PM! IT'S GNA BE HUGEEEEEEEE.

For those of you who are Tweetheads like us- hit up BUFSA on twitter!
@BUFSA! wadddup.

SO here's a quick recap:
-WELCOME TO BU!
- WATCH THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hbXpd9BzGk
-9/02/09 (TODAYYYYYY!!!!): FIRST FAMILY DINNER @ 6:30 PM in the GSU BACKCOURT
-9/04/09 (Friday): BUFSA goes to the Drive-in Movie! meet @ 5:30 PM at Super88
-9/13/09 (next Sunday, NOT this coming =]): BALIK PICNIC @ 12-3PM in
the HTC. FREEEE FOOOOOD.
-SAVE THE DATE: 9/18/09- BUFSA's FIRST GENERAL MEETING!!
-FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @BUFSA!

Happy First Day of School!!! <3 WE LOVE UUUUUUUU.

-BUFSA EBIZZLES

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association
Executive Board 2009-2010

President: Carlo Dumandan carlod@bu.edu
Vice-President: John Vincent Prestosa jvpp718@bu.edu
Treasurer: Christian Rivera r1vera26@bu.edu
Secretary: Thao Nguyen-Le thaonl@bu.edu
Internal Affairs: Tim Ramos timram@bu.edu
External Affairs: Danelle Cometa ddcometa@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators: Juan Castro jucastro@bu.edu
Auburn Santo ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator: Francis Escobedo escof@bu.edu

For questions, comments, suggestions email: bufsa@bu.edu
For more information, view our website:
http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

FML. REAL BUFSA EMAIL! SORRY! prepared to be dazzled twice!

Sorry kids, that last email sent itself without asking me...so shame on him/her!

It's our last official week of school...but don't think thats the only exciting news for this week, cuz FSA is gonna end this last week of school with a B-B-B-BANG as usual, so be excited!  Everyday will be fantastic-fun-forever-Filipino-friends day!!!!  So...what's coming up?

LAST Family Dinner: Wednesday - April 29th

Last family Din-din this Wednesday, April 29th @ 6:30 PM in the GSU - backcourt.  Come partake in this joyous familia time. Eat, Laugh, Love, Enjoy!

Rex Navarrete Show: Thursday - April 30th

Come watch the oh-so-famous filipino comedian, Rex Navarrete!  Invite you're parents, family, siblings, friends, strangers on CommAve! INVITE EVERYBODY!  It'll be a HOOT, so the more people...the more Ha-ha's and Hoo-hoo's!  Tickets will be on sale starting tomorrow (Monday) at the GSU link from 10 AM - 5 PM.

So here's a recap of the event!

Who:    Rex Navarete

Where: Morse Auditorium

When:  Thursday April 30th - 7-9 PM

Ticket Prices: 

                    Students: $5 /$10 at the door

                    Non-Student $10/ $15 at the door

If anyone wants to help promote or forward the event flier to friends/family etc...go FOR IT! its attached with this email ;)

Senior Night Extravaganzaaaa: Friday - May 1

So the time has come to celebrate our members who have come so far in their college careers!  This Friday at the Howard Thurman Center (the basement of the GSU) FSA will be holding our traditional Senior Night!  We will be having fun, fun, and even more fun! Besides the fun we'll be having dinner and secret Senior Funnesss...so come one, come all!  Arrival Times:

                          Club Members come at 6 PM - ready to surprise

                          Seniors come at 7 PM - ready to be surprised!

Family Fun Day: Saturday - May 2

Not satisfied with seeing FSA for only 3 days in a row?  I thought so! So have no fear, because day number 4, Saturday May 2nd, we will be having our annual Family Fun Day!  Everyone meet at the Blandford T-Stop at 1:30 PM so we can all travel together to Boston Common.  We will be shoving our faces with 10,000 different kinds of sandwiches, chips, fruits, drinks, and more yum-yums!  We will also be playing games such as softball, or lazy-ing around, or just lovin' on one another, so come and eat and play! JOYOUS.

Quick Recap!

What: Family Fun Day!!! - eat/play

Where: Boston Common - Meet at Blandford T-stop

When: 1:30 PM meet at T-stop

Ok well hope you gobbled that all up! Quickie-Weeky:

Wed - Last Family Dinner

Thursday - Rex Navarrete

Friday - Senior Night

Saturday - Family Fun Day

Don't forget, Rex Navarrete Flier is attached for your chance to help promote! ^_^

Love <3 E-Beezies

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

BUFSA Weekly update! joyous.

Alright Kiddies...

It's our last official week of school...but don't think thats the only exciting news for this week, cuz FSA is gonna end this last week of school with a B-B-B-BANG as usual, so be excited!  What's coming up?

LAST Family Dinner: Wednesday - April 29th

Last family Din-din this Wednesday, April 29th @ 6:30 PM in the GSU - backcourt.  Come partake in this joyous familia time. Eat, Laugh, Love, Enjoy!

Rex Navarrete Show: Thursday - April 30th

Come watch the oh-so-famous filipino comedian, Rex Navarrete!  Tickets will be on sale starting tomorrow (Monday) at the GSU link from 10 AM - 5 PM.

Ticket Prices: 

Students: $5 /$10 at the door

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

Introducing the 2009-2010 BUFSA Eboard 2009-2010, etc, etc, etc!

Hello BUFSA! And Happy Tuesday.

Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS to the newly elected BUFSA Executive Board 2009-2010:

President: Carlo "Themandan" Dumandan
Vice President: John "Jaypes" Prestosa
Treasurer: Christian "Rivs" Rivera
Secretary: Thao "Here We Go" Nguyen-Le
Internal Representative: Tim "Tramos" Ramos
External Representative: Danelle "Wah" Cometa
Dance Coords./Productions Managers: Juan "Chesticles" Castro and Auburn "Zurn" Santo
Recreations Coordinator: Francis "Big Daddy" Escobedo

It's been an amazing year.. But the future of this club is in good hands. So expect only greatness! YEEYUH

On another note, we hope that everyone enjoyed their fun-filled ISA weekend! Thank you again to everyone for all of their efforts during ISA: The World Is One. It was an incredible evening and the audience really enjoyed the show, so kudos to you! We know everyone is super busy, but know that BUFSA still has some great activities in store for you...

1. Family dinner is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22nd and will be held at BU Central at 6:30pm. Don't be late! We'll have pizza and magic mic - so no need to bring anything but yourselves!

2. We're excited to announce that we'll be having our second-ever BUFSA Retreat! Come join us for a night of friendly competition in crafts, sports and recreation. It will be held on the evening of Friday, April 24th until the morning of Saturday, April 25th at the Student Activities Center on 1 University Road. If you plan on attending, please email bufsa@bu.edu with your BU ID# because it's important we let SAO know who will be attending that night. It's time for some serious bonding time and having super funzo with your FamilySA, so be sure to save the date! If there are any questions, please check the Facebook event for more details: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=69272162198&ref=nf

3. Rex Navarette is coming to Boston University! Thursday, April 30th at Morse Auditorium from 7-9PM. Tickets are $5 in advance for students/$10 at the door. $10 for non-students/$15 at the door for non-students. ERGO TELL YO FRIENDS, IT WILL BE HIZZOT: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=68006507449&ref=ts

4. Some save the dates! Senior Night on Friday, May 1st and Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 2nd still to come! Mugarfest too! for all the group support you'll ever want and need, plus more. WEEEEERK

Thank you again for an incredible year. We love you to the max!

Respectfully Yours,
The 2008-2009 BUFSA Eboardizzle

 

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

Actual Chismis Newsletter

Sorry if you couldn't open the last chismis letter on your computer. This one should work because its a jpeg image.

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

Chismis Newsletter!!!!

Hey Boofs,

On behalf of the BUFSA E-board, we would first like to congratulate everyone for all their hard work in preparation for, and during ISA. This performance was truly our best one yet, and we know that it will only get better.

Now, attached to this email is the last chismis newsletter of the year. Just open it up, and get to know a little about of the graduating seniors of '09!

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

THE FINAL DANCE EMAIL

HAPPY ISA WEEK BOOFSA!

It's finally here. All those weeks of sweat, side cramps, and chesticle-slaps are behind us and we are in the home stretch, aka:

COUNTDOWN TO ISA: THIS SATURDAY

Let's get straight to business, because believe us, there's a LOT of it.

Note: Open the attachment labeled "Dancers and Clappers List" at the bottom of this email. We've assigned people to clapper duties for various dances; you must be at the practices that you are assigned to clap for. No exceptions.

Tuesday, April 14th - PSY B37
EXTRA FREE SPACE from 7-11 pm! Dancers, if you'd like to practice some more, you've got four hours and plenty of space. Choreographers, this is extra time to meet with your dancers to work on formations, transitions, clean moves, etc. Use it!

Wednesday, April 15th - Tsai Lobby
7-8 pm - Goodies (John Prestosa/Annamarie Francisco/Steven Ho)
8-8:30 pm - Popular (Tim Ramos)
8:30-9 pm - I Gotcha (Juan Castro)

9-10 pm - Senior Dance
10 pm - Igorot Suite (Lumagen, Bangga, Salip)**

Thursday, April 16th - Tsai Lobby
7-8 pm - Hot N' Cold (Mo)
8-10 pm - Rural Suite (Tinikling, Kuratsa, Subli)**

Final Dance Practice on Friday, April 17th - GSU Alley (6pm-12am)
We will be dedicating this entire practice to doing full run-throughs of all modern and traditional sets; therefore, your attendance is mandatory. We will be checking off your names promptly at 6 pm as you arrive. Dress in comfortable clothes and bring lots of snacks to keep you hyped! Costume fittings for traditional dances will take place during this practice; try to wear something underneath that will allow you to change quickly without a bathroom - ie. shorts, spandex, wifebeaters, etc. We also strongly encourage you to bring your costumes for the modern sets (see Costumes Section below) so you can see if you will be able to dance comfortably and full-out in your hot attire.

--
Ticket Sales
Got friends and family that want to enjoy a good meal and watch you onstage? Pick up your tickets at our table at the GSU Link Monday through Friday 10-5 pm! 

Pre-Sale: $8 
At the Door: $10

You also have the option to reserve tickets that your friends and family can pick up at the Tsai Box Office on Saturday night. Our only condition is that they must collect them by 6:30 pm (half an hour before show starts); we will begin releasing reserved tickets to people in line at that time.

Music Cuts

If you're interested in getting a copy of any of the traditional or modern mixes to practice on your own with, get at your dance coords and we'll happily send you the file.

Dancer Dues
If you are dancing, you must pay $15 to participate in ISA 2009. This covers your ticket, dinner, and the dope FSA t-shirt we will be rocking for the closing modern set all at a heavily discounted price. Please turn your money in to your dance coords the Final Practice on Friday, April 17th. No exceptions.

Boogie Bots Workshop
Stop by Fusion's table at the GSU Link Monday through Friday 10-5 pm to pick up tickets to take classes from MTV's America's Best Dance Crew's Boogie Bots! 

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2009
Location: SAO 3rd Floor Dance Studio
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Registration: 12:00 pm

Guest choregoraphers include Mike Arellano "Magic Mike," Miguel Almario, Karla Garcia & Bryan "Boogiemind" East! Class prices are one class for $7, two classes for $12, and all three classes for the sweet deal of $15.

Find more info at the event page, http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=74095376693&ref=nf
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Concerning Saturday, ISA 2009;
We will be sending you guys a finalized time sheet of everybody's tech times, rehearsal times, and performance times soon, but we will also prep you guys at Friday's practice with all the info you could need and then some!

LASTLY, COSTUMES: HEARTS AND BOOFSA

For our opening modern set, we will be wearing solid, bright-colored t-shirts spraypainted with "I <3 NV," "I <3 FL," or whichever state or country your hometown is. Wear full-length black bottoms with bright (preferably somewhat matching with your t-shirt color) shoes. Bring your t-shirt to every practice you go to until we spraypaint it. Do not save it for Friday because that will be mad-crazy. 

For our closing set, we will wearing our amazing custom-made FSA t-shirts! Wear them however you'd like (cardigans, hoop earrings, shorts, leggings, socks, hoodies, bandanas, skirts, bling, etc.) as long as you stick with the color scheme (yellow, black, and blue) and the audience can see the BUFSA logo on the front!

STOP, PAUSE, BREATHE.

This week is going to be mind-blowingly busy with dance practices (be sure rest up, drink lots of fluids, and keep your muscles warm) but we promise you that this weekend will be one to remember. We are very proud of everybody for their dedication and never-ending enthusiasm. Thank you so much for giving everything your all and we can't wait to share the stage with you on Saturday.

LEZZ DO THIS.

Hugest Hearts,

Your Dance Coords

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

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5 DAYS BEFORE ISA CRAZY WEEKLY EMAIL UPDATES!!! AHHHH!

HOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLA PEEEPS!!

 

Ahhhhh practices are crazy and we are MOSTTT def in crunch time  considering ISA is FIVE DAYS AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Hope you had a somewhat relaxing  and fun-filled weekend with RELAY for life at Harvard and a great EASTER!!  Get readyyyyyyyyy for a crazy FSA-filled week so bare with this email as it has lots of mad important info to pay attention to!!

 

INTRAMURALSSSSSSSSS

If you're not dancing and/or don't have a practice scheduled, go and support our Little Brown Filipino Warriors for their double header this Thursday, April 16^th, at 6:30 and 8:30pm at Nickerson field!  Help get us to the championships babyyyyy!!!  Questions or want to play?  Contact Juan at jucastro@bu.edu for more info.

 

 ELECTION UPDATES!!!!!!!!!

As you all know, FSA's eboard elections are coming on Monday, April 20^th in the Terrace Lounge (2^nd floor GSU!)  at 12:30pm.  Oh man, biggggggg deal.  But please note, there has been an extension in submitting a letter of intent to run for eboard to Thursday, April 16^th.  Howeverr, that just means that we will not be taking any open on the spot nominations the day of the elections.  Sorrrrry. So  if you are serious about running, turn in your shizz by Thursday!!!  Please submit your LOI's explaining a short little something about yourself, and what position(s) you intend on running for to either Mo mortega@bu.edu, or Rob supanova@bu.edu.  Being on ebizzle is amazing and we suggest that everyone runs to be part of such a great experience and team!!!

Special Family dinner!

Just a little save the date, but as a fun way to unwind and chillax after ISA, keep Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:30pm in the Howard Thurman Center00000.  Food, fun, friends, good times alll around so be there!!!

 

FSA ANNUAL RETREAT!!!

After all the craziness of ISA has subsided (or not), be prepped for some major family bonding

time and sleep-overage with plenty a game, foods, trivia, cultural awakenings and much more

on Friday, April 24^th in the SAC gym.  Stay tuned for more info and details on this amazing

event later!

 

REX NAVARETTE COMES TO BU!!!!!!!

On Thursday, April 30^th from 7-9pm in Morse auditorium, Filipino-American comedian Rex Navarette is performing a special set for the Boston University community! Come laugh and have a great time.  More info on ticket sales, etc… to come!

 

 

ISA PRACTICEE/INFO AND UPDATES!!!!!!

I: Practice-Oh geebus, less than a week 'til the longest running cultural show at BU!!  Be prepared to practice everyday this week, starting with today, Monday April 13^th from 7-9pm in the Tsai Lobby for the Muslim suite (which includes katsu, pangalay, and singkil).  So if you are in any of these dances, you MUST be in attendance!!! IF you serrrrrrriously can't make it, you gotta give a good excuse to the DC's before they kick your booty!!

Ib: Family dinner practice- Family dinner location is TBD depending on where we are holding practice, but save the date/time for Wednesday, April 15th at around 7pm and bring some grub to wherever we let you knowww.

II: Dancer dues-Also, everyone who plans on dancing has to submit $15 dancer dues to the DC's.  This fee includes the hawt tee shirt, food, and partaking in the hottest show everrrrrrrr!

 

III: Call times-Anyways, hope you're all prepared for spending some long quality time with your fellow boofsa members on FRIDAY, the 17^th for FULL RUN-THROUGHS of all the dances, modern and traditional, from 6pm-12am in the GSU ALLEY. Wear some comfy clothes, bring your bright shirt to decorate and get ready to hunker-down for some hard work and fun times with some cool kats.

 

Thenn on Saturday, April 18^th,, be prepared to wake up bright and early and be at the TSAI Center at 8am SHARP!!  DON'T BE LATEEE or we will call you and yell at you.  OH yah and you gotta be free for the rest of the day after that for full run-throughs of the entire showww. So bring all your costume stuff/makeup/shizzly/shoes/etc.. with you so you don't gotta sneak away during potential practice time during the day!!  WOOOT AHH get pumped the day we've been slaving away and working SOO HARD FOR WILL ALL PAY OFF!!  Just gotta stay focused and power through!!!

 

IV: Tickets-Tickets go on sale at the GSU link, starting today, Monday, April 13, 2009 from 10-5pm everyday until Friday.  Tickets are $8 in advance, and $10 at the door.   So get emm' while they're hot and promote like cuhrazyy!! Yuzzah we expect to sell out so goo and spend some mula or make your friends/family do so!

 

V: FB-Alonnnngg with buying some hot tix, if you haven't already, please change your fb profile pic to support ISA and spread awareness, as well as invite ALL your friends on FB personally.  You've all been working so hard, you wanna show it off to everyone you can righttt?

 

VI: Weekday practices galore!!-  Be on the lookout for an email on dates/times/locations for dance practices which are expected everyday this week!! Energy drinks and a hard work ethic are encouraged.  If you have any questions or concerns, email our amazinggg DC's Auburn ausanto@bu.edu, or Christian r1vera26@bu.edu.

 

VII: The SHOW!!-TSAI CENTER 7-9pm!! Hottest and longest running multicultural showcase at BU!!  Doors open at 6pm, so come early to enjoy free ethnic food before the showwww (holler!)

Performers include: BU GIDDHA, FUSION, JAPANESE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, VIBES, AND STEP ABOUT BOSTON

Special Performances by: MTV ABDC Season 2's Boogie Bots Crew, Hip Hop Artist Hydroponikz, and Liz Lohnes! 

 

THE BOOGIE BOTS WORKSHOPS

In association with BU's Fusion, FSA is having dance workshops from THE BOOGIE BOTS on Sunday, April 19^th from 12:30-3:30pm.  After an amazing ISA filled weekend, sharpen your dance skilllz by learning choreography from MTV ABDC's Boogie Bots! They will be teaching 3 separate workshops in the SAO Dance Studio located at 1 University Rd!

 

featuring guest choreographers:
Mike Arellano "Magic Mike"
Miguel Almario
Karla Garcia & Bryan "BOOGIEMIND" East (Co-founder of Boogie Bots Crew)

 

Short recap/rundown for lazies:
Monday, 4/13 to Friday, 4/17- ISA: THE WORLD IS ONE TICKETS ON SALE AT GSU LINK from 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M

Monday 4/13 9pm Tsai Lobby, Muslim suite practice/run-throughs

Wednesday 4/15 Family dinner tbd depending on dance practice at 7pm

Thursday 4/16 Softball intramural double-header 6:30pm/8:30pm

Friday, 4/17- ISA: THE WORLD IS ONE FINAL RUN THROUGHS** Mandatory 6pm GSU ALLEY

Saturday, 4/18- ISA: THE WORLD IS ONE 2009 8am for dancers, 6pm for foods, 7pm show

Sunday, 4/19- THE BOOGIE BOTS WORKSHOPS 12:30-3:30pm

Wednesday, 4/22 - Special FAM dinner 6:30pm HTC

Friday, 4/24- FSA annual retreat SAC gym

Thursday, 4/30 Rex Navarette 7-9pm Morse Auditorium

<3s and best of luck to all during this extremely jam-packed/crazy week,
ebizzly fo shizzly

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

ATTENTION: Change to Saturday's ISA Practice, 04/11

Hey Boofs,

Please take note of the following change of schedule on Saturday, 04/11: I'm Not Pop and Goodies have switched times, everything else (locations, stick duty, mandatory attendance) remains the same.

Saturday, April 11th @ CAS 314/GSU Alley (12-7 pm)

CAS 314
12-1pm - Hot N' Cold (Michelle Ortega)
1-2pm - Goodies (John Prestosa/Annamarie Francisco/Steven Ho)
2-3pm - If You Leave (Andre de la Cruz)
3-4pm - Take Me The Way I Am (Auburn Santo)
4-5pm - I'm Not Pop (Eddie Rizzo)

Move to GSU Alley
5-7pm - Singkil (Christian Rivera)

*Stick Duty - Dolly Cho, Bonnie Tuballa, Thao Nguyen-Le, Tim Ramos*

Keep up the hard work!
ISA IN 10 DAYS!

Big Love,
DC's

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

ROOM CORRECTION FOR TOMORROW'S DINNER/PRACTICE!

Hey yo,

Tomorrow's practice will be at CAS 315 not at PSY B43 as earlier stated. Please make note and plan accordingly. See you all tomorrow at 6:30 and please be on time.

Again, the schedule will be:

6:30-7pm  -   I Gotcha (Juan Castro)
7-8pm       -   Popular (Tim Ramos)
8-9pm       -   Senior Dance
9-10pm     -   Kids (Christian Rivera)

*Stick Duty- Juan Castro, Gabe San Jose, Isaiah Peacott-Ricardos, Jackie Querubin*

DC's

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

BOOOOFSA! POWWWWWW! bam! WEEKLY UPDATE.

EYYYYYYY BOOFS!

We hope everyone had a guhhhhhreat weeek! ISA Pump up Rally was great.. D1 Sosyal was a blast.. mini Spanish suite tour twas amazing..  practices are looking incredible!

We are now ONLY 11 DAYS, 8 hours, and 40 minutes until our big show ISA: THE WORLD IS ONE and we have lots and lots of FSA in store for you until then. Here's the low down for the week and some dates in the future to look forward to! ready ready ready?! Sorry, this email is LONG but please try to read it all cuz there's aloooot of important info regarding the next 2 weeks hereeee. k go!

FAMILY DINNER/EXTRA PRACTICE DINNER/WERK CUZ ISA IS ONLY 11 DAYS DINNER (4/08/09 from 6:30 P.M. - 10 P.M.)

Family Dinner this week will be held in B43 in the basement of the PSYCHOLOGY building on Cummington st.   We will be holding extra practice during family dinner so we can look EXTRA HOT at our show in less than 2 weeks.  Please get your food before coming! If you aren't  dancing in any of the scheduled practices come, hang out/cheel, play!

The Fam Din Extra Practice schedule is as follows:

6:30-7pm  -   I Gotcha (Juan Castro)
7-8pm       -   Popular (Tim Ramos)
8-9pm       -   Senior Dance
9-10pm     -   Kids (Christian Rivera)

All-University Relay for Life at Harvard University (4/10-4/11)

Come support BUFSA and District 1 as come together to help save lives and raise money for cancer victims and celebrate the strength of cancer survivors! Nothing's better than having fun while supporting a great cause! Relay for Life is essentially a giant sleepover- BOOFSA will be meeting/leaving from the TSAI center lobby at 9 P.M. right after Friday night practice and will travel to Harvard together.  Once we get there we will be meetings up with our D1 friends and walk around the track, play games, enjoy some free food, and chill with the fun peeps we love. BUFSA will travel back to BU together at 6 A.M. Saturday morning. You get a free shirt with registration! If you haven't already please sign up for the BUFSA team on the Relay for Life Website. If you are not able to sign up online, you can sign up on location Friday night.

For more info on how to register with BUFSA  for Relay for Life click here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=61746177969&ref=ts

EASTER SUNDAY MASS at St. Paul's Church in Cambridge =) (4/12/09)

Per BUFSA tradition, we will be be attending Easter Sunday Mass in Cambridge, MA! Mass is scheduled for 9 A.M. so we will be meeting at the BU EAST T-Stop at 7:30 A.M. =) so we can all travel there together as one big fam bam.   Easter Sunday Mass is extra special in this beautiful beautiful church and the mass also features some awesome music from a boy's choir.  We will have easter lunch/brunch together after mass! yayyyy for BOOFSA family fun on Easter Sunday =)

INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR BUFSA E-BOARD FOR 2009-2010?!

If so, please send over a letter of intent explaining what position your running for and why you think you deserve this position to Mo (mortega@bu.edu) or Rob (supanova@bu.edu) by  12 P.M. on Monday, April 13th! Your name will be put on the ballot for your desired position. Elections will be held on Monday, April 20th at 12:30 P.M. at the Terrace Lounge at the GSU. 

ISA: THE WORLD IS ONE 2009

A. LAST CALL FOR ADJOURNAL SUBMISSIONS! (Due 4/08 to Rivs or Auburn)

Want to make and AD for your Big or your Little? Want to personalize a message to someone you love that is going to the show? Want to give a big shout out to your class? We go the puuuuurfect way to do so! If you are interested in putting in an AD in this year's program booklet for our BIG show ISA: THE WORLD IS ONE the time is now =) ALL submissions are due by TOMORROW, April 8th to Christian Rivera or Auburn Santo.  Feel free to be as creative as you want!

B. PRACTICE/EXTRA PRACTICES

Dances are looooookin hawt! You're all doing such an awesome job! Please remember to keep up with the email's from your lovely DC's and choreographers so you don't miss extra practices by accident. With the show coming up soooo soon.. extra weekday practices will probably held for some dances! so yee keep checking your emails and be sure to let your DC's know if you can't make it. Remember, practices are now mandatory! =) 

B. SAVE THE DATE! ISA: THE WORLD IS ONE FINAL RUN-THRU (4/17 from 6 P.M. - 12 A.M.)

This is going to be a very very special night! AND will also be your FINAL PRACTICE/RUN-THRU for your dances and attendance is absolutely mandatory.  Please save this date and be expected to be there the WHOLE time. There will be a sign-in sheet and sign-out sheet distributed during that day so that we know when everyone arrives and leaves so that we can account for everyone. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS DATE (as a few of you have already mentioned to one of us) PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO RIVS (r1vera26@bu.edu) OR AUBURN (ausanto@bu.edu) AGAIN FOR REFERENCE. 

C. TICKETS

ISA: THE WORLD IS ONE 2009 tickets will be ON SALE at the GSU LINK starting Monday, April 13th at 10 A.M.! They will be sold daily starting Monday, 4/13 to Friday, 4/17 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Plan to get your tix early because we are expected to sell out! 

D. FB PROFILE PICS

Please help BOOFSA promote the event by changing your profile pics to the sexy/colorful ISA flyer created by BUFSA's own, Cookie Puno. The flyer can be found on our ISA event page just right click and save =)

E. ISA WEEKEND (4/18-4/19)

THE SHOW (4/18)

APRIL 18TH... TSAI CENTER... 7 P.M. TO 9 P.M.... 2 HOURS OF MULTICULTURAL AMAZINGNESS. 

Doors open at 6 P.M... COME ENJOY FREE ETHNIC CUISINE BEFORE THE SHOW =)

Performers include: BU GIDDHA, FUSION, JAPANESE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, VIBES, AND STEP ABOUT BOSTON

Special Performances by: MTV ABDC Season 2's Boogie Bots Crew, Hip Hop Artist Hydroponikz, and Liz Lohnes! 

Invite your friends, family, and loved ones! It will be a night to be remembered!

for more info click here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=52059267545&ref=ts

THE BOOGIE BOTS WORKSHOPS (4/19 from 12 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.)

presented in association with BU's Fusion

End your ISA weekend by learning choreography from MTV ABDC's Boogie Bots! They will be teaching 3 separate workshops in the SAO Dance Studio located at 1 University Rd!

featuring guest choreographers:
Mike Arellano "Magic Mike"
Miguel Almario
Karla Garcia & Bryan "BOOGIEMIND" East (Co-founder of Boogie Bots Crew)

for more info click here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=74095376693&ref=ts

DISTRICT ONE SOSYAL 

We hope everyone had a great time this past Friday at D1 Sosyal despite our early return. Attached to this email is an official statement from District One explaining matters that occurred on the boat and why D1 and the boat crew came to the decision to end this year's Sosyal early.  Please give it a read!

sooooo quick recap (mark your calendars!):
Now, 4/7 =)- Change your FB profile pics to ISA flyer!
Wednesday, 4/8- FAM DINNER/EXTRA PRACTICE @ B43 of Psych Building
Wednesday, 4/8- AD Journal submissions due
Friday, 4/10 to Saturday, 4/11- Relay for Life at Harvard.. Register now!... MEET AT 9 P.M. IN TSAI CENTER LOBBY RIGHT AFTER FRIDAY PRACTICE
Sunday, 4/12- Easter Mass at St. Paul's Church in Cambridge- MEET AT 7:30 A.M. AT BU EAST T-STOP
Monday, 4/13 to Friday, 4/17- ISA: THE WORLD IS ONE TICKETS ON SALE AT GSU LINK from 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M
Monday, 4/13- BUFSA E-board Letter of Intent due by 12 P.M.
Friday, 4/17- ISA: THE WORLD IS ONE FINAL RUN THRU** Mandatory
Saturday, 4/18- ISA: THE WORLD IS ONE 2009
Sunday, 4/19- THE BOOGIE BOTS WORKSHOPS

We know things are getting crazy with school so remember to keep up with your school work! Take it one thing at a time =) Work hard, play hard! Lez dooo it!!!

<3EBIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

ISA Dance Practice week of 4/6-4/12

FSA!

COUNTDOWN TO ISA: 12 Days!!!

As we are in crunch time! pow pow!, it is time to really get things set and ready for the big show. As you all ready know, practices are MANDATORY and by this point it is up to choreographers and DCs discretion to cut whoever no matter who you are from any dance. With that said, you MUST be at practice 10 minutes before your assigned practice, stretched out and prepared to follow your choreographers instructions. They have all worked hard to make this show as best as it can be, and we are not tolerating tardiness or disruptions during practice. Us DCs will be very strict with time and without any valid excuse or a phone call will take measures appropriate to make sure time will be used most efficiently. ALL PRACTICES WILL BE TO START ON TIME and END ON TIME.

Save the date: FRIDAY APRIL, 17TH from 6pm-12am
Remember, this is the annual night before practice (as we had during Kamayan). Please save this date and be expected to be there the whole time. There will be a sign-in sheet and sign-out sheet distributed during that day so that we know when everyone arrives and leaves so that we can account for everyone. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS DATE (as a few of you have already mentioned to one of us) PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO *BOTH* OF US AGAIN FOR OUR REFERENCE. THANKS.

r1vera26@bu.edu  and  ausanto@bu.edu

And for this week's schedule......

Wednesday 6:30-10pm  PSY B43 (Basement of the psychology building on Cummington Street)

6:30-7pm  -   I Gotcha (Juan Castro)
7-8pm       -   Popular (Tim Ramos)
8-9pm       -   Senior Dance
9-10pm     -   Kids (Christian Rivera)

*Stick Duty- Juan Castro, Gabe San Jose, Isaiah Peacott-Ricardos, Jackie Querubin*

Thursday 8-10pm  CAS 203

8-10pm     -   Tinikling All Teams (John Prestosa and Michelle Ortega)

*Stick Duty- Antoinette Matschuck, Jessica Flores, Fernando Limbo, Gabe Loteren*

Friday  5-9pm  TSAI Center Lobby

5-6pm       -   Senior Dance
6-7pm       -   Seventeen Years Intro (Michelle Ortega)
7-8pm       -   Children Of The Sun Finale (Michelle Ortega)
8-9pm       -   Finale (Denese Dapito/Ryan Cadiz)

*Stick Duty- Chris Cheong, Greg Duguies, Kathy Rosales, Alex Maramba*

*After Practice, Come to Harvard for Relay for Life! We are leaving directly from TSAI Lobby*

Saturday  12-7pm  CAS 314/GSU Alley

CAS 314

12-1pm     -  Hot N' Cold (Michelle Ortega)
1-2pm       -  I'm Not Pop (Eddie Rizzo)
2-3pm       -  If You Leave (Andre De la cruz)
3-4pm       -  The Way I Am (Auburn Santo)
4-5pm       -  Goodies (Steven Ho/Anna Francisco/John Prestosa)

Move to GSU Alley

5-7pm       -  Singkil (Christian Rivera)

*Stick Duty- Dolly Cho, Bonnie Tuballa, Thao Nguyen-Le, Tim Ramos*

Sunday  12-6pm   CAS 314

12-1pm     -  Igorot Suite (Lumagen, Bangga, Salip)
1-2pm       -  Muslim Suite (Katsuduratan, Pangalay, Asik/Singkil)
2-3pm       -  Rural Suite (Subli, Kuratsa, Tinikling)
3-4pm       -  Seventeen Years Intro (Michelle Ortega)
4-5pm       -  Children of the Sun Finale (Michelle Ortega)
5-6pm       -  Finale (Denese Dapito/Ryan Cadiz)

COSTUME REMINDERS: This week is not a bad idea to start figuring out what you want to wear for the show

Modern Set 1: I <3 T's. We will be spray painting bright colored shirts repping your home state, country. Black colored bottoms, and bright colored shoes

Modern Set 2: Booooofsa T's. Everything else is free reign as long as you stay true to the color scheme of the T's.

Traditional Sets: Igorot - Guys- Black/brown colored underwear for the loincloths. Women- Black tank,black spandex top with black leggings

Muslim: Guys - black pants and black wifebeater. Women - TBA practice

Rural: Guys - White T and Khaki Pants. Women - White/Black Tank

Spanish - You guys know

*BTW sorry for the really long length of this email. However, it is important you read the whole thing so that everyone knows full well what they need to do in preparation for the show*

SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO THE SPANISH SUITE! that just got back from their tour with shows at Cambridge, Wellesley, and Kalanoit. You guys beasted. Way to represent BUFSA with such poise and enthusiasm.

Until next time,

LETZZZ GET IT!

Los Directors del Baile


--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

ISA DANCE PRACTICE 04/02 - 04/05

Happy April Fools Day!

Firstly, give a big round of applause to the Spanish suite folks for putting on amazing performance at the Barakat show in Cambridge last Sunday. Amazing! Secondly, 

COUNTDOWN TO ISA: 18 DAYS

It's April already, say what?! Again, every practice is mandatory so please come to practice or risk being cut from the dance, at each choreographer's discretion. We have all worked really hard to learn the dances so the next two weeks will be primarily dedicated to staging/cleaning up/preparing to put the sets together during the mandatory Night-Before Practice on Sunday, April 17th @ GSU Alley 6pm-12am (save the date, kiddos!). If you have any questions, comments, conflicts, or qualms with any practices, please let us know way in advance.

PHEW. SCHEDULE TIME:

Thursday, April 2nd - CAS 316

8-10 pm - Tinikling Teams A1, A2, and B (Michelle Ortega/John Prestosa)

Friday, April 3rd - CAS 316
4-5 pm - Kamayan Intro (Michelle Ortega) 

5-6 pm - I Gotcha (Juan Castro)

Saturday, April 4th - CAS 316
1-2 pm - Finale (Denese Dapito/Ryan Cadiz)

Move to SAC Dance Studio, 3rd Floor

3:30-4:30 pm - Hot N' Cold (Michelle Ortega)
4:30-5:30 pm - Take Me The Way I Am (Auburn Santo)
5:30-6 pm - Spanish Suite Run-Through

**Wellesley Show @ Wellesley (8 pm): Spanish Suite meet at the Dance Studio 5:30 pm SHARP with all costumes; we're taking the bus to Wellesley from Mass/Comm Ave together.

STICK DUTY FOR SATURDAY (3:20 PM) - Emily Jue, Dolly Cho, Jackie Querubin, Antoinette Matschuck

The tinikling sticks are located in the lefthand quadrant of the gym along the wall and beside the closets. Please arrive at SAC Gym at 3:20 pm and bring them up to the Dance Studio on the 3rd Floor for Mo's dance.

Sunday, April 5th - CAS 314
11-12 pm - I Gotcha (Juan Castro)
12-1 pm - Popular (Tim Ramos)
1-2 pm - Goodies (Steven Ho/Annamarie Francisco)
2-3 pm - Kids (Christian Rivera)
3-4 pm - Circus (Krystal Balagot)

**Kalanoit Show @ BU (5 pm): Spanish Suite meet at CAS 314 at 4 pm.

STICK DUTY FOR SUNDAY (10:45 PM) - RJ Lim, Bonnie Tuballa, Tim Ramos, Steven Ho

OMG. ISA IN 18 DAYS. LEZZ DO IT.

Ahoy,

Your Dance Coords

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

get big(ger) with boof-sa

WHAT UP KIDS

Hope your weekend's were fun, fabulous and filled with lots of FSA lovin'! Props to the Spanish Suite Crew +entourage for throwing it down at the Cambridge Cultural Center this past weekend. You guys looked great out there! Here's the 411 on this week's events.. there's quite a lot happening so be sure to keep up!

The "Everything ISA" Fam Din: Family dinner will be held on Wednesday, April 1st in the Howard Thurman Center from 7-9pm. Grab some food then come downstairs to hang with us! We'll be viewing the ISA 2009 updated trailer and watching videos from past ISAs. We'll also be revealing this year's theme, tshirt and flyer designs! OoOoOhhHhHh SNAP. Other importante information that might come in handy will be shared as well. After the ISA presentation, committee meetings for those of you who expressed interest in helping Eboard out, or for those of you who wanted to find out more about how you can help will take place. Join the Facebook event, it's coming.

Ad Journal Extension: Time to make this ISA a little more memorable! Ask your family and friends to place an ad for you in this year's ad journal (think of it as a really huge program). This is perfect for big/little loving, seniors, classes (2012, 2011, 010, 09!) friends and family love. We've extended the date for the deadline to Tuesday, April 7th. The form is attached, so be sure to make your order and send it to Rivs at r1vera26@bu.edu. DO IT PEOPLE, MAKE THOSE MEMORIES. WORK THOSE UP-DOs!

The LBFW Dominate the Fields: Join the Little Brown Filipino Warriors as they work up a sweat and hit some balls. The game is Thursday, April 2nd at 7:30pm at Nickerson Field. The game starts at 7:30, if you're playing please be there by 6:30pm. NOTE: There will be softball practice tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31st 4pm at Dexter. Questiones? Contact Juanito at jucastro@bu.edu.

Stage Presence: Also this Thursday, April 2nd - Theo Gonzalves will be giving a talk at Boston College based on his book of interviews with Filipino American performing artists. The event sounds really great, so if anyone is interested please see the attached flyer. For more information go to: www.TheoGonzalves.com

Gettin' Busy on A Boat: We hope everyone was able to reserve their tickets for an event we've all be waiting for: The D1 Soysal! oW oW! In order to get a hold of your reserved ticket you must bring your $25 to Family Dinner (or find Justine and give the money to her). She has the tickets and you will only be given your ticket once you pay. Remember, it's $25/ticket and an additional $15 for those of us who are 21+ and will be enjoying the comforts of an open bar. OPEN BAR! Time to roll deep and look hot. We all love boats, just ask T-Pain. Boarding time is at Friday, April 3rd at 8:30pm so be there or don't be there. The boat will leave without you, even if you have a ticket. SUCKS! Here's the facebook link for more information: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?success=1&id=922845#/event.php?eid=74645571116&ref=ts

FSA does Good with Relay for Life: Join FSA's team in the right against cancer! We'll be up all night walking the track, eating food, beating Barkada at tug-of-war and raising money to make a difference in people's lives. Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society's overnight inspirational event that honors survivors, caregivers, and those lost to the disease. It's also a fundraiser. It takes money for the American Cancer Society to do all it does -- fund cutting-edge cancer research, provide support programs, educate the public on ways to reduce their cancer risk, and advocate for laws that help reduce cancer incidence and guarantee screenings and cancer treatments for the less well off. Teams of people from around the area camp out at these events and take turns walking or running around the track, with one representative from each team on the track at all times during the night. Relay for Life will be held on Friday, April 10th and go into the morning of Saturday, April 11th. It will be held at Harvard's Indoor track. Keep a look out for FSA's Facebook event for more information on what to do and how to register. It's gonna be a lot of fun, so we hope you can join us!

Elections! Already?: Please see the attached form to review the available positions for BUFSA's Filipino Executive Board. If there is a position that interests you, kindly send your letter of intent to Michelle Ortega at mortega@bu.edu AND Rob Antonio at supanova@bu.edu by 12pm on Monday, April 13th. This letter will put you on the ballot for your desired position. Please note that Elections will take place on Monday, April 20th between 12pm and 3pm so please keep this time slot open. Thanks and good luck everyone!

Lastly..

ISA: The World Is One! Tickets go on sale at the GSU Link starting Monday, April 13th and will be sold all through the week. We will be there selling tickets from 10am-4pm.Tickets will be $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Dinner is included and will be served at 6:00pm for audience members, doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7:00pm. Be sure to promote the event like crazy and tell your friends about it! Let's make this year the best and have a sold out show. Practices are going well and dances are lookin' caliente so be sure to keep a look out for your weekly dance email from your DCs! Tinikling, be prepared for a potential practice on Thursday night. WORDSAUCE

Have an a-mazing week everyone. Hope to see you at Formal on Friday!

-Ebeezie fo' sheezie

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

SINGKIL DANCE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE

Hey all,

Singkil will now be at GSU ALLEY from 5-7PM tonight! Please make the change and plan to come accordingly.

Holler.

Lets get it!
DCs

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

ISA Dance Practice 3/26-3/29

Helllllllo boooooftroop (get it?)

3 practice weeks from now is ISA!!! It's time to get our act together. Practice from now on is mandatory, no questions asked. Choreographers have been working hard to put the dances together so please respect their time and be attentive, on time, and ready to learn. If you are going to be late to a practice let the DC know asap as any lateness will be counted as a absence. From here on out no missed practice will be tolerated and will be up to the choreographer's discretion to cut dancers or not. Please just come to practice. ISA requires a lot of practice, hard work, and patience.

As for the practice schedule for this weekend:

Thursday, March 26 - SAC GYM

6:30pm - Tinikling Team A1 (Mo and JP)
6:30pm - Salip (Christian) - Will be teaching during breaks/ after Tinikling
6:30pm - Kuratsa (Christian) - Will be teaching during breaks/ after Tinikling

Friday, March 27 - SAO Dance Studio

6-8pm - Tinikling Team A2,B (Mo and JP)

Saturday, March 28 - Shelton Hall Music Room

11:30-12pm - Spanish Suite Run-through (bring all costumes for dress rehearsal)
12-1pm - Hot N' Cold (Mo)
1-2pm - I'm Not Pop (Eddie)
2-3pm - If You Leave (Andre)
3-4pm - The Way I Am (Auburn)
4-5pm - Kasuduratan (Christian)

SAC Dance Studio

6-8pm - Singkil (Christian)

Sunday, March 29 - CAS 316

10-11am - Lumagen (Carlo and JP)
11-12pm - Kids (Christian)
12-1pm - Popular (Tim)
1-2pm - Pangalay (Marie)
2-3pm - Circus (Krystal)

*Barakat Show- Cambridge Center- 4:15pm - If you are interested in showing support for your fellow booftroop members please come watch the spanish suite debut! The performance will be at The Cambridge Community Center and is about a 10 minute walk from the Central Square T station in Cambridge. From here, you walk down Western Avenue, then take a right on Howard Street and then another left on Callender Street. We will meet around 3:15 at CAS 316 room and take the T together.

Questions? Concerns? Comments? Office Hours?

COME GET SOME!
Deesees

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

BOOFSA NEWS!

Hey there beautiful boofs!

Hope  you all have doing fine adjusting back to school stuff after spring break (womp, womp sad face)!
It's also crunch time for ISA (OMG, less than a month! Get excited!) so we really need everyone to work together right now to make this year's performance the best one yet.

1) ISA: The World is One 2009 - 4/18/09 (OMG it's almost here)

• Be sure to check your emails about dance practices and such.
  
• Practices are mandatory. If you cannot make it to your remaining practices, you risk being cut from dances. And, as usual, please arrive on time (if not early) so choreographers get their full hour's worth.
  
• Adjournals are due on April 1st.
  
• If you still would like to join a committee, there are still plenty of spots (especially in "Day of, Volunteering" hint hint)

2) FIND, Inc 2009 Spring Conference: 3/27/09 - 3/29/09

• Just a reminder to those of you who are planning to attend the event, the conference is this weekend! It's at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA from Fridays 7:00 P.M. to Sunday 12:00 P.M. Get pumped! If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us.

3) Barakat Show: 3/29/09

• Members of BUFSA will be performing in the Cambridge Center 4:15 P.M, specifically, the performers from La Jota, Paseo de Ilo Ilo,and Aray.

4) Family Dinner: 3/25/09

• This week's family dinner will be held in the GSU. Remember, family dinner is always on a Wednesday starting 6:30 P.M

5) Recap

• ISA practices- check your emails because they're mandatory
  
• Adjournal forms due April 1st
• FIND- March 27th-29th
  
• Barakat Show- March 29th
• Family Dinner in GSU
  

6) SAVE THE DATE!!!!

• 4/1- ISA Pump up rally
• 4/1 – Choreographers dance information
• 4/1 – Ad journal due
• 4/3 – D1 Sosyal
• 4/4-4/5 – Wellesley show, Kalanoit show
• 4/10 – Relay for Life
• 4/18 – ISA!
• 4/20 – Elections
• 4/22 – Special Family Dinner
• 4/24 – Retreat
• 5/1 – Senior Night

Lots of love,
E-Board
--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/