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TROY PHILIPPINES | WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Welcome to USC Troy Philippines' NEW Weekly Newsletter!
TP now brings you the news, the plans, and the other haps in a slick new way. Click on the links to the right to see this week's announcements by section, or just scroll down to see them all. We hope you had an awesome break...now let's make the best of spring 2009!

Sincerely,
Kevin & Nicole
Troy Phi PR Directors


GENERAL MEETING

11th one, son!


A Secret Family Rendezvous
Thursday, December 18
THH 102
6 pm
Campus Map


Get ready for a night out because for this meeting we aren't just sitting in... We look forward to seeing you all there, and don't forget that members new and old are always welcome! It's never too late to join the family.

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AFTER EVENT

Come hang with us after the meeting!


Manna Korean BBQ
Thursday, December 18
**Reservations at 8 pm**
3377 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 733-8516
Directions


If you've never been to a genuine Korean food place where you cook your own meat, then we suggest you come to experience the delicious-ness! If needed, E-Board will be providing rides as usual. Hope to see you all there!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Get ready to paaaartay!...or not.


Zeta Phi Skid Rho


Friday, Nov 21
Alumni Park
9 am-2 pm
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Help Troy Phi and The Brothers of Zeta Phi Rho give back to the community! November 21st is 7th Annual Zeta Phi >Skid Rho. From 9:00am to 2:00pm, at Alumni Park, they will be putting together over 5,000 sack lunches to be handed out along Los Angeles' impoverished skid row. Do your part in giving back to your community. Come and help! Contact Mike for more details.





20% Discount @ Macy's


Saturday, Nov 22
Macy's Pasadena
401 S Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 792-0211
10 am-9 pm
Directions

Need to $ave $ome money Christmas $hopping this year? Get your ticket to the Macy's grand opening in Pasadena! All proceeds from the ticket sales go to Troy Phi! It's perfect for the holiday season: shop on Nov. 22 from 10 am-9 pm, get 20% off all your purchases, and get a chance to win a shopping spree! Contact any E-Boarder for details!








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CAREER/ACADEMICS

Life opportunities galore!


Alumni Mentor Program


Pick a mentor...any mentor.

Need somebody to make sure that your career is headed in the right direction? Troy Phi has an Alumni Mentor Program to help you out. We'll match you to a TP alum based on your career interests AND outside interests. Contact Kristine to sign up!



New PACN Course: SOWK 499


2 units: M 3-4:50 PM
4 units: MW 5-6:50 PM

Get credit for participating in our annual Pilipino American Culture Night! SOWK499: Practice With API Communities: Pilipino Americans and Cultural (RE)Production as an Empowerment Model is now available for registration, for either 2 units or 4.


THE CLASS ACTUALLY MEETS ON MONDAYS, 5:00 - 6:50 PM!

If there is any conflict with your schedule and you would like to add the class, please contact Marian ASAP so that Professor Enrile can give you clearance!

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TPV

Are You Trying to Get on MTV's Top Pop Group? ...So Are We!

Join TPV!

Wednesdays
PIC
6 pm
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If singing is your hidden talent, join Troy Phi Voices (TPV). Learn the Filipino and American anthems, perform during PACN, and more! Practices are on Wednesdays @ 6pm in PIC (across from the track). No experience necessary! Contact Steph to sign up!







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SPORTS

All day I dream about se...sports.

Basketball intramurals are coming!

Tuesdays or Fridays
Lyon Center
8:30 pm
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Interested in playing for Troy Phi's intramural sports teams? The season is about to begin, so contact Amir and he'll make sure that you aren't last pick!









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DANCE TROUPE

Itik-Itik sa Manila zoo...

Dance Troupe is BACK at a new time

Mondays
Heritage Hall
7 pm
Campus Map

Couldn't make it to practices on Tuesday nights? That's okay, because starting TOMORROW, practices will be held EVERY MONDAY at 7:00 PM at THE BACK OF HERITAGE HALL! Don't miss out on this opportunity to hang out with your friends from Troy Phi and learn more about Filipino culture from our amazing teacher, who danced with Bayanihan!





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RELATED EVENTS

Thought you might interested in these too!

An Evening with Yul Kwon

Join Program Board for a discussion with Yul Kwon, winner of “Survivor: Cook Islands,” who will speak about his experiences on the reality show and his work as a CNN correspondent. Kwon will talk about how he led a multiethnic team against overwhelming odds on “Survivor: Cook Islands” and became the first Asian-American winner of the CBS reality show. Co-founder of the Asian Political Leadership Fund, Kwon is actively involved in promoting political leadership in the Asian-American community.

For more information, visit Program Board's website.

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MISCELLANEOUS

These announcements don't really fit anywhere else...

Don't Forget to Pay Your Dues!

my baby's cuter than yours

Show us your money! Pay your club dues to get your free Troy Phi t-shirt! It's $20 for the whole year, and goes up to $25 after Friendship Games! Contact Sasha to pay up!






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PACN

These announcements don't really fit anywhere else...

Don't Forget to Pay Your Dues!

my baby's cuter than yours

Show us your money! Pay your club dues to get your free Troy Phi t-shirt! It's $20 for the whole year, and goes up to $25 after Friendship Games! Contact Sasha to pay up!






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TMF

These announcements don't really fit anywhere else...

Don't Forget to Pay Your Dues!

my baby's cuter than yours

Show us your money! Pay your club dues to get your free Troy Phi t-shirt! It's $20 for the whole year, and goes up to $25 after Friendship Games! Contact Sasha to pay up!






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COMMUNITY/CULTURE

These announcements don't really fit anywhere else...

Don't Forget to Pay Your Dues!

my baby's cuter than yours

Show us your money! Pay your club dues to get your free Troy Phi t-shirt! It's $20 for the whole year, and goes up to $25 after Friendship Games! Contact Sasha to pay up!






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APASA TP USC

USC Troy Philippines (Troy Phi) is a student-run organization based in the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Our listserve reaches general members, alumni, partners, sponsors, and other Filipino organizations based in Southern California and around the country. Please contact the Executive Board or e-mail pr@troyphi.com if you would like to utilize our listserve or other resources.

©2008 USC Troy Philippines | Newsletter design adapted by JZ (original by Grip Technology)
Photos courtesy of Michael Corpuz, Stephanie Hsu, Ernie Peña, and Randy Olaes
Questions, comments, or suggestions? Contact Kevin & Nicole, or JZ!