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The American Society of So Paulo promotes friendship by organizing social, cultural and athletic events for its diverse membership; encourages integration with the Brazilian society; and supports the American traditions of education, philanthropy and volunteerism.
Presidents Corner
15 years ago Celina Sampaio became the secretary of the American Society. In a small room inside the A m c h a m building in Chacara Santo Antonio, Celina By Frank Pierce, AmSoc president took control of all the daily business of AmSoc. From welcoming new members to the organization and handling all incoming membership payments and expenses to maintaining extensive data bases of members, donors, VIPs and friends Celina has kept AmSoc running like a well-oiled machine. Not only that, Celina has been a wonderful face to the organization and promotes AmSoc to everyone she knows. From selling ads for the monthly Forum and the annual Directory to networking and introducing business leaders and potential donors to AmSoc members, Celina has been, without a doubt, the face of AmSoc. November 21st was Celinas last day of work in the AmSoc office as she begins a new chapter in her life. On behalf of the Executive Committee, the Directors and all the members and friends of the American Society, I thank Celina for her invaluable contributions, spirit and passion during the past 15 years and look forward to continuing to work with her on future AmSoc projects and events. Thank you Celina! The Community Action Committee, once again, put on a truly enviable effort in providing a day of genuine happiness for 220 needy children. If you had the honor of attending the Angel Party on November 9 then you experienced the joy of these children as they watched shows, ate fantastic comfort food (McDonalds, pizza, ice cream, cookies, chocolates), played sports (including baseball, golf and American football with pads and helmets) and finished the day with a visit with Santa Claus and receiving an enormous bag of gifts of clothing, toys and school supplies. There simply is no better way to help others and a huge thanks goes to Eileen Tasso and to all of the CAC volunteers. Super organization, super event! Work is already underway for 2014 events, including the Childrens Easter party, Volunteer Day at the Consulate, 4th of July picnic and our Annual Benefit Gala which will be held on May 9th, 2014. The Gala has emerged as a signature event with great food, dancing and a charity auction of artwork, travel packages and many other wonderful items. Summer is here and year-end events and travel are already in full swing for many of us. These next couple of months are my favorite of the year. I look forward to seeing family and friends back home in Troy, Michigan at Christmas time, especially the grandchildren who are growing up way too fast. We plan to be back in Brazil to celebrate Reveillon with great Brazilian friends on the beach at Barra da Tijuca. January means beaches on the Litoral Norte and then comes the Carnaval holiday at the beginning of March. Can it get any better? Dont forget the Annual adult Christmas party on December 6th I hope to see you there! Finally, I want to wish all our members and friends a wonderful holiday season with friends and family, great vacations in January and a colorful Carnaval in March. See you soon. Abracos, Frank
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Consulate Corner: Take The Leap And Study In The United States!
By William Holton, American Consulate The United States has traditionally been the most popular study destination for Brazilian students. Last year, approximately 9,000 Brazilian students studied in the United States. In fact, Brazil was the fourteenth largest source of students heading to the United States for education or English-language training. So, if your Brazilian friends or family have decided that studying in the United States is the right choice for them, what do they need to do? First, they must obtain a visa. The type of visa depends on the type of study they intend to pursue. The course of study and the type of school they plan to attend determine whether they will need an F-1 visa or an M-1 visa. An F visa is for all traditional learning institutions, such as universities, high schools, elementary schools, seminaries, conservatories, and language training programs. An M visa is required for vocational or other recognized nonacademic institution, other than a language-training program. Before applying at a U.S. embassy or consulate for an F or M student visa, the prospective student must be accepted by school approved by the Student and Exchange Visitor (SEVP) program. Once accepted, the student is enrolled in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). The student then must pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee. The U.S. school will provide them with a Form I-20 to present to the consular officer at the time of the visa interview. For more information about approved schools and SEVIS fees, please visit the SEVP website: http:// www.ice.gov/sevis/. There is one exception to studying without obtaining an M or F visa. If you enroll in a short-term English Language course, meaning that you will study less than 18 hours per week, you may be able to travel on a B1/B2 visa. This only applies if your primary purpose of travel is tourism. However, study leading to a degree or certificate is not permitted on B visa, even if it is for a short duration. For example, distance learning that requires a period of time in the United States requires an F-1 visa. For more information on acceptable activities on a visitor visa, please see http://travel.state.gov/visa/ temp/types/types_1262.html. A vast array of educational opportunities awaits the student in the United States. However, that fact can also make it daunting to search on ones own. But dont worry; the State Department is here to help. Visit the Education USA website to learn about educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study, opportunities for scholars, admissions, and more: http://www.educationusa. info/5_steps_to_study/ So, join the many that have gone before and improved their lives by studying abroad. Today more than ever, is the time to take advantage of the amazing educational opportunities the United States has to offer.
What do Kofi Annan, Pope Francis, Karl Lagerfield, and Dr. Suess have in common? They all studied abroad. In 2012, U.S. consulates and embassies around the world issued more than 500,000 student visas. Today, furthering ones education is more important than ever, with current estimates showing that Brazilian students who have earned university degrees earn nearly 3.6 times more than high school graduates. In addition, the number of jobs in Brazil that require or need English skills is also growing. With upcoming megaevents, including the World Cup and Olympics, there is a shortage of English speakers in key sectors, including tourism, transportation, and hospitality.
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Brazils Scots And Scots-Americans Invited To Lend A Hand To Historical Tapestry Project
By John Fitzpatrick Expatriate Scots and descendants of Scottish immigrants across the world, including Brazil and the United States, are being invited to take part in a project to create a Diaspora Tapestry to be unveiled during the 2014 Year of Homecoming. Brazil and the US are among 25 countries that have been identified and the organizers in Scotland are trying to find representatives and volunteers here who can contribute to the Tapestry by documenting the contribution Scots have made to Brazil. There are an estimated 28.9 million Americans who claim that part of their ancestry is Scottish. The strength of this connection is seen in the number of Scottish associations, clan societies, Burns societies, Highland Games and Tartan Day celebrations. Each community will be invited to produce between five and ten panels, each measuring 50cm x 50cm. Obvious Brazilian candidates for portrayal are Thomas Cochrane, the admiral who helped Brazil gain its independence, Charles Miller, who introduced soccer and whose father was from Glasgow, and Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazils greatest 20th century poet who often referred to his Scottish ancestors. More modern names include singersongwriter Zlia Duncan, the actress Daniela Escobar Duncan, the first Brazilian woman guitarist Lucinha Turnbull who played with artists like Rita Lee, the founder of Alpargatas Robert Fraser and the internationallyknown scientist Warwick Estevam Kerr and the Gracie family of ju-jitsu champions The outline of the Tapestry is being designed by Andrew Crummy, the artist behind the recently launched Great Tapestry of Scotland and Battle of Prestonpans Tapestry, an extraordinary 104-meter artwork which was embroidered by 200 volunteers from around Scotland. accompanying their panels to Scotland for an extensive program of events and celebrations. Yvonne MurphyTapestry Coordinator said: We want the diaspora community to tell us what the Scots did when they got to Brazil. Who were the first Scots? Important characters such as Thomas Donahue, Charlie Miller and Dr Robert Reid Kalley are already on our list but are there other stories that should be included? Andrew Crummy will translate the information and images relating to the diaspora stories into design. We are also looking for people in Brazil to stitch the panels. Each panel is 50 x 50cm and we provide the traced linen, wool, reference drawing and guidelines. The stitchers need not be experts or even of Scottish descent but should have an enthusiasm for taking part in this global community project. The Tapestry is scheduled for completion in early 2014 and all the panels of the tapestry will be brought together in Scotland as part of Homecoming 2014 celebrations. It will become part of a range of events throughout the year across Scotland, as well as being the focus for celebrations in its own right. After 2014, there will be an opportunity for the tapestry to travel to the diaspora communities. If you want to become involved or obtain further information, please contact Yvonne Murphy at yvonnemurphy@ scottishdiasporatapestry.org, visit www. scottishdiasporatapestry.org or find them on Facebook. John Fitzpatrick can be contacted at johnfitz668@gmail. com.
It shows the early part of the Jacobite campaign of 1745 and was inspired by the Norman Bayeux Tapestry. Since its completion in 2010 it has attracted thousands of visitors as it tours the country. The organizers believe its enormous success is due to the passion of the volunteers who created it, the astonishing quality of the artwork and embroidery, and fascinating history it depicts. The 2014 Year of Homecoming provides the perfect arena for the assembly of the tapestry, with representatives from each community
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- Thank you to all 30 volunteers from Vox at Monte Sio Church in Morumbi for showing up and being so incredibly active, funny, and awesome. - Need beautiful and delicious custom-made cupcakes? Contact another new partner, Natalie Cruz at Cruz-ing Cupcakes! natats@hotmail.com - Thank you to Delta Airlines for donating the bags that our guests stored their incredible stuffed animal and candy stashes in. (Some Scrooges might wish theyd put their squirt guns inside the bags, too! Not us.) delta.com - Another new partner! The 17 clowns of the Desordineiros Ondina Lobo that visited us just overjoyed the kids. Never again without you. - Its unrealistic to think that our guests arent digitally savvy. Thank you Kingston for donating 25 pen drives! The kids loved it. kingston.com/br - Gerson & Grey, whose work few people actually see at the party, transported and safely stored our gift bags before the party. Thank you a hundred times over! (11) 3817-4787.
- Thanks to Editora IPEP, were able to offer a bit of knowledge too, with its donation of over 240 books. Thank you! ibep-nacional.com.br. - Whats a party without decorations and a huge beautiful balloon wall? Thank you to Pioneer Balloons and Paixo Bales. If youre having a party, contact Renata! renata@paixaobaloes.com.br - Returning to a standing ovation are the Corinthians Steamrollers, winners of the Fantastic Guys Super Bowl of our hearts. - We love our photographers, both professional and hobbyist: Gregory Testo at gtesto@ testophotography.com, Yared Akalou at yared. akalou@gmail.com, Jennifer K. Liu at facebook. com/JenniferKLiuPhotography, Jane Thompson, Lee Morales, Maya Boakye, and Patricia de Luna. To see more of their incredible pictures, check out the Angel Partys Facebook page. (The Angel Party The American Society of So Paulo). - Did you see the incredible Christmas tree? Thank you Cipolatti! It could not have been more lovely. cipolatti.com.br
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- Finally, the Angel Party Planning Team did it again. Thank you all. (You know exactly who you are!) - Join up next year for months of planning, worrying, wondering, calling, networking, shopping, carrying, hauling, and laughing. Youll have a lot of fun.
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Comprehensive Evaluation
In-depth pre- and post testing for the following areas:
Expressive Language Mathematics Phonology Reading Written Expression
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AmSoc Gala 2014: Congratulations Criana Brasil and Lar Tia Edna
The children who make Lar Tia Edna their home remain there until they reach adulthood, as the founder insisted that it be a family, not a foster home. The home subsists strictly on donations: the Friends of Lar Tia Edna organizes fundraisers, food drive during the holidays, and the local church assists the home on a regular basis. However, they are always in need of additional support. AmSoc would like to help LTE make improvements on their home, so they would qualify for funding from the Brazillian government. Catch 22, the stiff requirements of the government are currently unaffordable for Nilma and Henry, but if not completed, they are unable to qualify for any government aid. Both of these incredible institutions daily better the lives of close to 800 children in So Paulos poorest communities. Please join us at the American Society Gala in May of 2014 and help support our charities. Details of the Gala will be in the Forum or contact Judy Zanchi, Gala Chairperson for more information at gzanc@bellsouth.net
Congratulations to our American Society Gala 2014 Charity recipients: Associao Criana Brasil and Lar Tia Edna. Criana Brasil is an educational day care for 340 small children aged from 6 months to 4 years, and an after school program for 240 children from age 6 up to 15 years old. It was founded in 1987 by Liana Borges and is currently run by an active volunteer Advisory Board and Board of Directors. Criana Brasil supports 580 children in the neighborhoods of Jardim Panorama in Morumbi, Real Parque and Vila Dalva and depends on its volunteers for day-to-day expenses and on financial support for added value programs such as physiological and psychological support, computer and art programs and cultural outings. WE would like to assist ACB in their goal to provide art, music and reading education to the children of Real Parque. With funds raised at the AmSoc Gala 2014, they will be able to send 2-3 teachers to a specialized training program to begin this process. Lar Tia Edna is a childrens home founded over 30 years ago by Edna Deakins, an American missionary. It is home to approximately 20 children, from 5 to 20 years old. Since 1986, Henry one of Ednas first adoptees -- and his wife Nilma have cared for the home
and children, living on the premises. Their primary focus has always been the childrens education; they
work with inexhaustible enthusiasm, pursuing every opportunity for their advancement. Music plays an important role in their family life; several of the children are accomplished musicians, playing regularly in the Orquestra Po de Acar.
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For the third year the AmSoc and Fellowship Community Church (FCC) joined together to co-host a Thanksgiving service which was held Sunday November 24th. Following the service, in the spirit of a Thanksgiving tradition, guests enjoyed turkey sandwiches, cranberry sauce, desserts, refreshments and conversation. Speaking at the service were American Societys President, Frank Pierce; U. S. Consul General, Dennis Hankins and FCC Pastor Gavin Aiken. Music adorned the service, with performances by musicians lead by the FCC choir director, Marilyn Mangels. During his speech, Consul General Hankins recounted President Lincolns 1863 proclamation which established Thanksgiving as a national holiday. Following is a brief excerpt from Lincolns proclamation. The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come... I do, therefore, invite my fellow-citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a Day of Thanksgiving. AmSoc would like to thank the organizer, David Warren for his work on the event. A thank you also goes out to event assistant Julie Herrmann, the speakers, musicians and all the volunteers who helped to make the evening a great success.
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AmSoc Sports
AmSoc Team trounces the Scots 7-2 to retain the Munro Cup in their 8th Golf Challenge On October 23rd the 8th Golf Challenge for the Munro Cup took place on a beautiful golfing day at Terras de So Jose in Itu. As usual, it was a competitive but very friendly game of match play golf. 10 AmSoc twosomes squared off against 10 twosomes from the St. Andrews Society in a Best Ball Scramble format. The twosomes were decided upon by the two Teams captains, Brian Fulford of the Scots and John Kennedy of the Americans. At noon in a shotgun start, the match began and was completed by 430pm with AmSoc winning 7 matches and losing just 3. After the matches were completed, everyone gathered in the restaurant at the golf course to enjoy the company of one another over appetizers and drinks. Before the hot dishes were served, AmSoc captain John Kennedy spoke acknowledging the Munro Cup tradition and invited Doug Munro to say a few words on the history of this American-Scottish sporting event that began with his father in 1991. Doug then awarded John the Munro Cup as this years champs. The overall score is 4 to 4 in Cups won. John, Brian and Judy Zanchi then gave out the awards for longest drives and closet to the pins for both the front and back nines. Lastly, a raffle was held in which certain items were won based on tickets sold during the day and cocktail hour. Among the prizes won were a night for two in the Club Room at the Marriot Renaissance Hotel, two vouchers worth R$200 each towards a Hertz Rental Car, a Pewter Whiskey Flask with engravings from the St. Andrews Golf Course, eight black leather golf gloves, and of course two bottles of Johnny Walker Black! Little League Who knows whether the AmSocs football players were breaking new ground or not, but at least insofar as I know, there was never a competitive game played between AmSoc and So Paulo international school. However, on October 26th AmSocs 8 10 year olds were invited to play a game against and at St. Pauls School. Both parents and players were made welcome by St. Pauls, and they provided us with a feast of football. The AmSoc team, which lacked the cohesion and understanding that comes from playing together frequently, fought well, and thanks to Etienne Groom and Victor Pires who scored and Victor also hitting both the post and the bar, we gave a good account of ourselves even though losing. We hope to have further competitive games organized this semester, which we need in order to maintain the boys interest in our Youth Soccer Program. Thanks to all for their support. The photo below shows our team fraternizing with the St. Pauls players.
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Halloween Happiness
Over 125 American Society Kids and friends gathered at the Marine House to play games, trick or treat, take photos with the pumpkins and enjoy the day in their best costumes! Thank you to all who volunteered-especially the resident Marines who created the scary haunted house! Next up for kids.the Easter Egg Hunt on April 13th!
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Rating: Not recommended for children under 12 years. Location: MIS - Ground, 1st and 2nd floors Av. Europa, 158 - Jardim Europa. Time: Tuesday to Friday: 12h to 22h. Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 21pm. *More information: http://www.mis-sp.org.br Time: 9h00 - 14h00 Location: Rua Job Lane, 1030 - Alto da Boa Vista. More information: +55 11 5521-3356. Address: Upon RSVP. More information in the following pages! *RSVP to AmSoc1@AmSoc.com.br or 5182-2074 Time: 12h00 - 16h00. Location: To be determined. *RSVP to vpevents@ newcomers-sp.com.br Time: 10:30. Location: So Paulo Botanical Garden. Meeting point: upon RSVP. *RSVP to area2@newcomers-sp.com.br Music Festival. Time: 2pm. Location: Campo de Marte - Av. Santos Dumont, 1979. *More information & tickets: www.ingresso.com Happy Hour at Bos Barbecue. Location: Rua Pedroso Alvarenga, 559 Itaim. Time: 7:00 pm
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