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Page 6: We give you an overview of the wonderful items you can bid on during the 2014 AmSoc Gala. Gate 6 at Congonhas airport was abuzz with 19 excited voices as our group of women greeted each other excitedly, waiting to embark on this inaugural trip of the AmSoc travel club. We were accompanied by So Paulo sculptress Claudia Kiatake who had invited some of her Brazilian friends to join us. As not everyone knew each other, introductions were made and almost immediately information from hairdressers to caterers and tips on the best places to shop in So Paulo were being passed around! A short uneventful flight later we touched down at Belo Horizonte and were greeted by our guide Antonella. On the way into town we passed by the recently finished State Administrative City Building for the State of Minas Gerais designed by Oscar Neimayer and his last project. The most interesting building was the Palcio do Governo where the entire central part of the building is suspended by 30 steel ropes cast in concrete! The rest of the afternoon we were treated to a tour of Belo Horizonte the highlight of which was the Oscar Neimayer buildings in Pampulha. The group thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour of the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi with murals painted by Portinari as well as strolling on the grounds of the Museum of Modern Art surrounding the lake. The day was complete with an amazing meal
Elections in Brazil
Page 8: Bringing you up to speed with the candidates and main parties for the 2014 upcoming Brazilian election.
Our Mission
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
Living in Brazil for going on four years now has brought many great experiences to my wife and me. Having traveled here on business nearly 100 times over the past 25 years, finally living By Frank Pierce, AmSoc president here has allowed us to really get to know So Paulo, travel around the country on business, vacation on the Litoral Norte and in the Nordeste, meet great people and truly absorb the culture. We still want to see the Amazon and Iguassu Falls and hope to get to Columbia, Peru and Argentina. Sometime in June 2011 I saw a notice on the AmSoc website about the upcoming July 4th picnic at the US Consulate and I immediately joined AmSoc and signed up for the picnic. At the picnic I met people in the same industry as me, people from the same city as me, and of course, people from all around the USA, Brazil and other countries. It was at that event that I asked about getting more involved in charity work, and a couple of the current directors quickly recruited me to the Board of AmSoc. Well, the rest is history. Being part of AmSoc has introduced countless new opportunities and experiences to both my wife and me. At every Happy Hour, every holiday party, every event for the childrens organizations we support, weve met new people. The business networking at all our events has also been great. Weve also had the chance to be part of the planning for the annual gala and the solicitation of donations of items to be auctioned off for charity at the event. If you have had the chance to attend any of the galas you know that weve been very fortunate to receive donations from hotels, airlines, jewelers, restaurants, spas, and artists. Speaking of artists, my wife and I have had the opportunity to become friends with a few of these wonderful people: Claudia Kiatake, David Dalmau and Elon Brasil. Along with several other very well-known and talented artists, these people have generously donated their works to AmSoc to help raise money for the organizations we support. Claudia Kiatake makes wonderful sculptures and one of her works was shown on the cover of our annual yearbook in 2013. Claudia was also instrumental in organizing the first AmSoc Travel Club outing in March to Inhotim. David Dalmau, known to his friends simply as Dalmau, has lived in the USA and Spain and during the 1990s decided to move to Brazil. Dalmaus works personifies the happiness of life with bright colors and images of parties, crowds and famous settings. Dalmaus works have been shown in expositions around the world for over twenty years and he works from studios in Miami, Spain and So Paulo. Elon Brasil, a self-taught artist from Rio de Janeiro has also shown his work in the USA and across Europe. He currently focuses his paintings on the indigenous issues in Brazil and derives his inspiration from regular trips to the Amazon and other northern regions to live with the indians, absorb their culture and actually participate in their ethnic rituals. While living in California Elon became friends with several famous Americans and actors and has not only sold his work to them but also accompanied them on trips to the indigenous areas where they have provided the Indians with items like boats, housing and tools rather than money that has no commercial value to them. Elons ability to bring out the expressions of the indigenous people is a true talent. Each of these three artists, along with many others have supported AmSoc over the years and we truly appreciate their generosity. Finally, and on a lighter note, we just finished ten days with two of my wifes sisters visiting us in Brazil. I know they had a great time, enjoyed the sights, sounds and great restaurants. They even had a chance to spend a weekend at the beach which was a great experience for them. One evening, one of the sisters was talking to her husband on the phone and telling him what she did that day which included a trip to the shopping mall. He replied by saying, Oh, so they have shopping malls in Brazil? Need I say more?
About Forum
Lynn Cordeiro, editor and layout Ernest White II, staff writer Julie Herrmann, Coordinator Forum is printed by EGB. (http://www.egb.com.br) Views expressed in Forum do not necessarily reflect those of the American Society board of governors, members, or staff. Forum reserves the right to edit content for brevity and/or clarity.
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Welcome the following New Members who joined us recently. We are very grateful for your support! Membership Single Patron Supporter Family Patron Family Patron Family Supporter Family Single Patron Patron Family Supporter Family FALCONI Consultores de Resultado Copart Conformity Advisors Company Teamwork International Moving Vidalink do Brasil S.A.
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Registering to Vote Complete a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). Even if you have voted by absentee ballot in the past, you must complete a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to vote in the 2014 elections. The FPCA is accepted by all local election officials in all U.S. states and territories. It allows you to register to vote and request absentee ballots for all regular, primary, run-off, and special elections for federal offices (President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives) during the course of the year in which it is submitted. You can complete the FPCA online at www.FVAP.gov. The online voting assistant will ask you questions specific to your state of residence. It will tell you if your state allows the FPCA to be returned electronically or if you must submit a paper copy with original signature.
No matter which state you vote in, we encourage you to ask your local election officials to deliver your blank ballots to you electronically (by email, internet download, or fax, depending on your state). Be sure to include your email address on your FPCA to take advantage of the electronic ballot delivery option. You can now also confirm your registration and ballot delivery online for most states. Researching the Candidates and Issues Online Resources. Check out the FVAP links page at www.FVAP.gov for helpful resources that will aid your research of candidates and issues. Nonpartisan information about candidates, their voting records, and their positions on issues are widely available and easy to obtain via numerous websites such as Project Smart Voter. You can also read national and hometown newspapers
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It was with great pleasure that I joined the Board of Directors of AmSoc in October 2013.
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NEW this year! Caipirinha and Caipiroska bar. YES! In addition to the normal assortment of red wine, Prosecco, Johnny Walker Black and soft drinks, guests have a chance to enjoy Brazils most popular cocktail! Choose your favorite: lemon, tangerine, kiwi, pineapple or passionfruit!
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Buffet Colonial A special thank you! to Buffet Colonial for hosting our AMSoc Gala again this year. Their representatives continue to support our organization with outstanding professional dedication and commitment to service. Executive chef Cac and chef patisserie Bruno Grando have both been nominees for Best of the Year for the Pleasures of the Table magazine the last two years. Please remember them for those important events. And they cater!
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Elon Brasil Elon Brasil is an internationally known, self-taught artist who focuses his work on indigenous tribes of Northern Brazil. His amazing ability flawlessly depicts the various cultures and expressions of the people, carefully combining those that are centuries old with the more urban setting. The theme seeks to highlight and preserve the Brazilian culture and its roots, utilizing his figurative and abstract works.
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Take a few minutes to look at all of the fabulous items being offered at this years Gala auction! Weve highlighted just a few which we believe to be a good representation of the quality of the items available for you to bid on. Join us for an evening of unforgettable fun and excitement!
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Shimmering and Radiant! An 18K gold charm authenticates this Pearls of Wisdom 106 long necklace. Made of six and one-half strands of large 10.5 to 11mm real cultured, white pearls, it is strung on one silk cord and individually knotted. A matching 18K white gold clip allows them to be worn several ways. Accompanied by an appraisal.
Enjoy Rio In Style JW Marriott, Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana Beach, 4 days/3 nights for two, including breakfast! Enjoy the rooftop pool with breathtaking views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado, and Christ the Redeemer. Premier resort also has a Spa & Fitness Center for hours of indulgence. Simply the best
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Dilma Rousseff (Picture above) The incumbent president, representing the Workers Party (PT),
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serve juice, be lifeguards, teach tennis, glue rhinestones, set up, clean up, and run here and there. Our deepest gratitude goes out to the Consulate security personnel who made sure we were all safe during the event.
enthusiastic volunteers so that children and teenagers from six orphanages or educational institutions could have a fun day in the sunshine. From noon until nearly 5 p.m., both boys and girls crafted necklaces, bracelets and picture frames and the girls painted their nails. They played football with the Corinthians Steamrollers and had a delicious barbecue lunch with cupcakes for dessert. They played basketball, spoke a little English, goofed around with clowns, talked about career options,
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We continued our exploration focusing primarily on installations by Brazilian artists. In Desi Vo Para O Vermelho or Red shift by Cildo Meireles we entered a room where all the furnishings, accessories, walls, floors were entirely in red where a trail of red paint led us to a sink gushing red liquid. Next, we visited a gazebo with mirrored walls and entered to see projections of two dancers, dancing to the Look of Love by Burt Bacharach. This is Valeska Soaress Folly. Art appreciation was not restricted to just the visual. Forty part Motet is an installation of 40 black speakers each projecting a single voice. The artist had recorded the individual voices of members of the Salisbury Cathedral choir singing Spem in Alium a tribute to Queen Elizabeth. A sublime and meditative experience to say the least. The mornings explorations culminated in the largest and newest pavilion housing the artwork of the Brazilian artist Tunga which provoked a range of interesting reactions from the group. With our visual and auditory senses on overload, we succumbed to another sensory delight lunch! INHOTIM boasts some wonderful restaurants and we tucked into a sumptuous buffet of delights, in a gorgeous garden setting and even caught a glimpse of Bernardo Paz! For some of us the rest of the afternoon was spent riding electric golf carts to view more pavilions and installations at more remote locations as well as just wandering around the beautiful landscaped grounds. Some of us lounged with a good book and others indulged themselves in the store stocked with all kinds of interesting items. INHOTIM is so large that it is almost impossible to see and experience in one day. Many of us were left wanting more and promised to return. We left Belo Horizonte the next day for So Paulo after spending the morning exploring more of the city in smaller groups. This was one of the best parts of the trip, connecting with each other and sharing experiences with our new friends. The AmSoc travel club inaugural trip was declared a hit and we returned home happy at the prospect of undertaking more trips in the near future.
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AmSoc Sports
By John Kennedy AmSoc Basketball Tournament - 2014 The American Society will host its Annual Basketball Tournament this year on Saturday May 17 at the Graded School in Morumbi where we can use 2 full courts and a third smaller court if necessary. The games will start at 10am of 5 on 5 for two 12-minute halves. Last year we had six teams divided into 2 groups with the three teams in each group playing each other. The group winners went on to play the second place finishers of the other AmSoc Golf Match one of the two match dates on a course they chose. The hosting team will also determine the specific match play rules for that days golf match. The winner of this golf cup will be the team with the most accumulated match points over the two golf outings. Last year the Campinas golfers hosted the first leg of this match at their Campinas Golf Club. Playing just 10 against 10 (5 groups of 2 against 2) in 4-ball Match Play rules, the Campinas team won 3 to 1 in match points. Then on the second leg, AmSoc challenged the Campinas team at the exquisitely manicured and long Quinta da Baroneza Golf Club course. Unfortunately AmSocs selected home course nor a change in match rules to Twosome Best Ball Scramble didnt help turn the tide against a strong Campinas team which won handily 4 to that day, therefore winning the So Paulo Hackers Cup by a score of 8 to 2. So golfers be on the look-out for notices coming from AmSoc regarding the upcoming date and location for the first leg of our So Paulo hackers Cup. Contact John Kennedy at john@ kennedy-partners.com for more details. group, while the third place teams were eliminated. So each team will play at least 3 games, while the 2nd and 1st place teams will play 4 or 5 games, respectively. For those of you who are either building or joining a team, remember that it pays off to have a decent bench because you could run out of gas with only 6 and 7 players. However that was not the case with last years champs who played with just 6 players (see photo on left). And remember to bring your own lunch or snack since the games will go non-stop until we finish around 3 - 4pm. If you are basketball player and have an interest in playing, either as an individual or play with a group of buddies that would like to form a team, contact John Kennedy at john@ kennedy-partners.com.
Due to the growing demand for golf outings and events, and spurred on by AmSocs successful annual Golf Challenge (Munro Cup) against the Scots, now going on its eighth year, AmSoc last year created a second annual golf tournament called the So Paulo Hackers Cup. This tournament is another team golf event for American Society members and its guests, but this time the match is against the Americans of the Campinas Golf Club. This team golf challenge will be played on two different Saturdays and on two different golf courses in the state of So Paulo during the months of May and June. Each team will host
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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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Family Dentistry Dental care you can trust for your whole family. We want to make sure you are comfortable and confident in our care. We work only with the highest quality products and equipment, bringing specialists to you so that you dont have to face traffic and providing you with clear information to make the dental decisions that are right for you. Native English. Tel.: (11) 30443111; Website:www.familydentistry.com.br. Math and Science tutor Fernando Knijnik has been offering tutoring services for over 25 yrs. Physics, math and chemistry are taught for all levels, including IB, SAT, ACT, AP, GMAT and Brazilian vestibular, to name a few. Mr. Knijnik has worked for several years in the international schools of SP. For more info, please call (11) 991346700 or fernandoknijnik@hotmail.com Interiors Rental Furniture Quality and refined furniture rental for your home away from home. We offer great variety! A complete line of appliances, kitchen devices and linen & towels. Complements such as rugs, lamps and decor items. www.interiors.com.br or interiors@interiors.com.br American-licensed Expat Psychologist Richard Morhaime, Psy.D., offers skilled psychotherapy for children and adults. He also provides complete diagnostic evaluations in English for children with academic or behavioral difficulties, featuring individualized recommendations for school and home. For more information, contact Dr. Morhaime at 5538-0099 or 99669-8057 or visit www.expatpsychologist. com FIFA Soccer World Cup Apartments, relocation services - should you or any of your friends coming to Brazil, especially So Paulo and Rio, need apartments to rent and/or any other relocation services, such as VIP tours or tips for a better sojourn, please contact us: contato@5starelocation.com.br or +55 11 9 9177 1111. Dawn Morelli, LCSW. American licensed and trained Therapist/Counselor My expertise includes mood, anxiety, cultural issues, relationship and family concerns, selfesteem, trauma, and personal growth. I have strong skills in assessment/evaluation which allow to identify the best and most effective treatment. I work with individuals, families and children. 98963-2871 or dawnmorell@yahoo.com
Personal Trainer I will come to your home, office, or workout facility and create an exercise/fitness program tailored to your health concerns, fitness goals, and schedule. For adults and children, individuals or groups. Sessions in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. For more information please contact Daniela Franco at (11) 99739-6191 or dsf29@hotmail.com Piano and Keyboard Classes Beginning music classes for piano or keyboard. Special method for children 4 years and older, teenagers, adults and senior citizens. Classes in Portuguese or English. Contact: Suely Azevedo 98456-5365. Years of successful experienceI Class in your house in Morumbi or south area. Dr Virna Teixeira English-speaking neurologist. Clinical Neurology, Sleep Medicine and Addiction. Masters from Edinburgh University. Rua Itapeva, 366 Cj 102 So Paulo-SP. Fones: 3262 1348/ 99232 3705 email: neuropsiquiatria@terra.com.br
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AmSoc and Instituto General Motors Time: 7h30p.m. At Buffet Colonial Moema. Call the AmSoc office at 5182-2074 to Charity Gala purchase tickets St. Andrew Society Picnic Happy Hour at BOS BBQ INC Red Rose Coffee Annual Basketball Tournament 4th Annual Memorial Day Service SP Hackers Cup Golf Tourney first leg Contact eventos@standrews.org.br 6pm. Itaim, R. Pedroso Alvarenga 559 Time: from 10 a.m. to 12 oclock. In Jardins. R.S.V.P. to INC at redrose@newcomers-sp.com. br See page 12 More information on our website - HIGHTLIGHT EVENTS at www.amSoc.com.br More information on our website - HIGHTLIGHT EVENTS at www.amsoc.com.br
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Membership Committee Help Make phone calls to welcome new members, attend PTA breakfasts and AmSoc social events to sign up new members, assist with updating current member records, call for member renewals. If you can spend one or two hours per week helping out, please contact contact@ amsoc.com.br Community Action Committee The community action committee is looking for new energetic members to be part of committee. This involves working with orphanages and community centers, special projects and campaigns, planning of Childrens Field Day and The Angel Party. We meet once per month to plan these events and see what we can do to help our charitable institutions. Please contact Eileen Tasso, eileentasso@gmail.com Sports Event Supervisor We have our annual basketball tournament coming up on Saturday, May 17. Who can help out, a full day on your feet, making sure the games run on time and the scores are kept? We have referees available, but need an event supervisor.Contact John Kennedy at john@ kennedy-partners.com for more details.
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For more than 60 years The American Society of So Paulo has worked to establish a strong network for expats living and working in So Paulo. Join Today!!! Visit our website at www.amsoc.com.br and fill in our on-line form or call the AmSoc office at 5182-2074
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