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/

ISA DANCE PRACTICE 03/21-03/22

Hi Boofs!

We are officially in crunch mode! This means that practices from here on out will be treated as mandatory; we only have four weekends left to finish teaching and reviewing both traditional and modern dances, so - to be fair to your choreographers as well as your peers - 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.

On a happier note, here's the schedule for this weekend!

Saturday, March 21st @ Shelton (12-5 pm)
12-1 pm - If You Leave (Andre de la Cruz)

1-2 pm - Hot N' Cold (Michelle Ortega)

2-3 pm - Subli (Auburn Santo)

3-4 pm - La Jota (Marie Rodriguez)

4-5 pm - I'm Not Pop (Eddie Rizzo)

**Note: NU Barkada's culture show is Saturday at 5:30 pm, so if you're interested in going and want to come with FSA meet us at Shelton around 4:45 pm and we'll head over together!

Sunday, March 22nd @ Warren (3-7 pm)

3-4 pm - Goodies (Steven Ho/Annamarie Francisco)

4-5 pm - Lumagen (Carlo Dumandan/John Prestosa)

5-6 pm - Bangga (Christian Rivera)

6-7 pm - Aray/Simpatica (Juan Castro/Justine Santacruz)

Lastly, just as a heads-up we'll be starting Friday practices 5-8 pm next week, so please keep that time free.

Questions? Comments? Concerns? You know who to call :) 

Peace, Love, & Pancit,

Your 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/

BREAK IS OVER! WOMP WOMP SADFACE!

Greetings FSA!

Hopefully everyone enjoyed their well deserved spring break and that everyone is in good spirits, safe and sober, well for the most part.

When we get back its going to be crunch time for everyone and everything but fortunately BUFSA is here to keep everyone mellow yellow.

INTRAMURALISM:

THE LITTLE BROWN FILIPINO WARRIORS are on their softball campaign.  Everyone is welcome to play or to watch, but if you come and watch you might as well play, cause lets face it you can just watch the game as you play right? Left? We have a game this THURSDAY MAR 19 AT 630 AT NICKERSON FIELD. Be there!

TALENTISM:

Are you amazing? Are you Juan/Rob? Prove it! MAR 20 6-8PM Jacob Sleeper Auditorium (day after the softball game) (JSA is in the basement of the CGS building) (is our TALENT SHOW! So if you want to sing, dance, lip sync, dance sync, make a skit, make a speech, play softball [why dint you go to the game the day before!?], anything that you want to showcase let Marie know (mrodz@bu.edu) and you can have a time slot and be amazing for everyone) (wait why was that all in parenthesis? why is this?)

BARKADAISM:

The day after that MAR 21 is NU BARKADA's first cultural show from 530-800PM at Northeastern so lets support our filipinos and be amazing!

ISAISM:

DANCE PRACTICEISM:  When we get back ISA is only about a month away! Ahhhhh!mazing! So its crunch munch time!

PLEASE come to your assigned dances on time! And make sure that if you are in a modern you are in a traditional and GO TO THE TRADITIONALS!

CCOOMMIITTEESS<-- im pretty sure that is spelled right

Want to help the show? We have committes for adervertising, productiongs, food, so let us now and we will sign you up.

SHIRT decorations are still up in the air, so if you are artistic make a cool edgy shirt and we will consider it!

RECAP:

THURSDAY MAR19 SOFTBALL GAME

FIRDAY MAR 20 TALENT SHOW

SATURDAY MAR 21 NU SHOW

NOW-APRIL 18: ISA DANCE PRACTICE COMMITTEES SHIRTS

GET READY! BE READY! READY STEADY GO!

Enjoy the weekend!

E-Board

(CLICK ME!)      Interesting right?

--
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/

Read it. Kay thanks.

What it do boofs?! Hope everyone enjoyed the snow day! And hope everyone isn't too swamped with midterms and such. Before we all go and party it up during Spring Break, here's what's happening with BUFSA this week:

 

 

 

Family Dinner – Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30p – Warren Dining Hall

 

Chance to eats with your fellow boofs before Spring Break! Meet by the security booth and we'll invade the dining hall together. As usual, guest meals appreciated for the upperclassmen.

 

 

 

Softball Intramural Game – Thursday, March 5 at 6:30p – Nickerson Field (West Campus)

 

The Little Brown Filipino Warriors take on Softball this Thursday! Come and support as we dominate Nickerson. Holler at Coach Castro (jucastro@bu.edu) if you want to play.

 

 

 

BUFSA's Got TALENT! – Friday, March 20 from 6p-8p – Jacob Sleeper Auditorium (CGS)

 

Save the date! Our annual Talent Show is back and we're excited to see all the talent that you boofs have. Sign up to perform an act (singing, dancing, instrument-playing, and whatever!). In the past, bigs&littles have performed, as well as groups, duets, and solos! Don't be shy, we're all family and it'll be a great time to see each other's talents. Contact your e-board to sign up.

 

 

 

ISA: Updates and ishh

 

Committees

If you want to help out and get involved with the behind-the-scenes making of our cultural show, then sign up for a committee! Just contact your e-board.

-          Productions/Skit

-          Advertising

-          Food/Decorations

-          Volunteers (day of)

 

Ad Journals

This is a GREAT way to show support for ISA. Dedicate a page (or half-page, or quarter-page) to your class, big/little, or just anyone. The form is attached to this e-mail. Due: April 1!

 

Dance Practices

Look out for an e-mail from your Dance Coords. on when the next practice will be. Dances are looking hawt!

 

 

 

In other news: Diversity Week at Holliston High School

 

Holliston High School (located west of Boston) is having a Diversity Week and our own BUFSA will be there! One day during the week of March 23-27, members from e-board will go to Holliston to talk about our culture and club. It's a great opportunity to show how much FSA means to us and our culture. Everyone is welcome to join us going to Holliston! If you are interested, contact e-board and we will give you the details.

 

 

 

To Summarize:

-          Family Dinner at Warren on Wednesday at 6:30

-          Softball Game at Nickerson on Thursday at 6:30

-          Talent Show on March 20

-          ISA: Committees; Ad Journal: Due April 1

-          Diversity Week at Holliston High School

 

 

 

SOOO…hope to see everyone at Family Dinner! If not, enjoy Spring Break!!! As always, holler at your e-board for anything.

 

Asian peace signs,

E.B.O.A.R.D.

 

--
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/