Minutes from Monday, January 21st's Meeting

Bayanihan General Meeting

January 21, 2008

· Icebreaker

· Cultural Show

1. "Back to the Future" is the theme for the show.

2. Eight Dances for the show which include Modern Hip Hop, Binasuan, La Jota, Singkil, Subli, Maglalatik, Pandago Si Ilaw, and Tinikling. *Tryouts may be held for some of the dances.*

3. If you are interested in being a dancer, singer, guitarist choreographer, actor, or backstage crew attend the informational meeting this Wednesday, January 22 AMU 163 8pm. Bring your friends! Last years video of the show will also be played.

4. If you are unable to attend email the Cultural Events Coordinator at chris.napatal@mu.edu

· MAFA

1. To be held at the University of Minnesota February 22-24.

2. Transportation and lodging are free; however members must pay for registration which includes a shirt, meal, workshops, etc. Sign up by February 8, 2008 and pay $30 any later fee goes up.

3. Register at www.mafa2008.com and save receipt for a partial reimbursement for those who have paid their dues.

4. Those who are interested in attending, driving or have a car please contact nicoleanne.tud@mu.edu

· Kuya/Ate

1. Ice Skating February 9, 2008 11am

2. Possible events, snowboarding/skiing, bowling, trivia games, and end of the year family photo albums.

3. For more information or suggestions email Christina.tu@mu.edu or leanne.lechoco@mu.edu

4. Get to know your families!

· Cultural Event

1. The next cultural event will be sometime next week called "Family Origins" if you want to be apart of the event email Chris Napatal.

· Dues

1. If you have not paid your dues for this semester please pay $5 to Maemij and please do so as soon as possible.

· Bukas

1. Bukas will be sent in a pdf file to everyone. Take notice to our new logo!!

2. Bayanihan has a new blog which the web address will be available soon!!

· Next general meeting to be announced at a later date.