yKAN Announcement
Sep 30, 2009
Hello yKANers!
Fall is officially here! We had such a great turnout from our fundraiser date auction in August. With the change of season, it is time to nourish our minds and soul with workshop and cultural events. Check out our back to back October events, August fundraiser event recap, and messages from our friends.
Advancement: yKAN Resume and Interviewing Strategies Workshop
Dear yKAN Members and guests!
We proudly present to you yKAN's seminar on Resume and Interviewing Strategies, presented by our very own Eddie Song. Eddie has much experience in this area personally mentoring many students through NYU's mentoring program, as well as being a life coach to others in both their personal and professional lives. He now consolidated much of his information in an abbreviated format for all of yKAN and guests to benefit! Whether you're fresh out of school or an experienced hire, this workshop will have something in store for you!
A few of the topics include:
- Overview of the job scene and channels of getting a job
- Description of the job market tiers, pay ranges, and how to research them
- The value of headhunters, networks, etc.
- Cover letter myths
- Do's and Dont's, don't make these rookie mistakes
- Fundamentals of building an effective resume
- Mastering behavior interviews, STAR method, building a repertoire
- Q/A and networking
What to bring: Notepad and paper to take notes
What: yKAN's Resume & Interviewing Strategies
When: Thursday, October 1st
Time: 7:00 pm - 9 pm
Where: 305 7th Ave 27th St, 11th Floor
Who: yKAN members and guests (open to all)
Admission Fee: $5 early signup, $10 at the door
Early Signup:http://eventbrite.ykan.org
Contact: eboard@ykan.org
Facebook Event Page:http://facebook.ykan.org
What is yKAN?
yKAN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization that aims to elevate Korean-American professionals by engaging in volunteering, educational programs, advancement activities, fundraising, and social/professional networking events. We have painted murals at P.S. 122 and raised money for NYCares Day, partnered with KCSNY for a flu shot drive, volunteered at Father's Heart soup kitchen, visited the elderly at Anna Erika nursing home, held a concert/fundraiser featuring the Woogi Jazz Band, organized a Chelsea gallery hop and dinner, taken part in the 2008 New York Korean Film Festival, 2008 NY Community Leadership Conference, 2009 Asian Diversity Career Expo and the 2009 Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival among others.
Added Bonus:
A representative from the Center for Wealth Preservation is specifically looking to hire two individuals to work for their firm on their initiative to directly target the Korean-American market for the Metro NYC area. They will be recruiting directly at this event. Below is more information on this company.
The Center for Wealth Preservation is a nationally-respected financial services firm, specializing in unique financial tools and processes for individuals and businesses. We are a member of the MassMutual Financial Group, a Fortune 100 company with over $400 billion in assets.
About CWP:
We are a growing firm, ranking in the top 5 of 85 MassMutual offices around the country, with deep roots in the Long Island and NYC marketplace and looking for highly talented individuals to hire in a sales capacity.
The ideal candidate should be reputable, trustworthy and ethical. He or she is a leader, with a history of success, seeking independence while benefiting from a team environment. Caring for others and an entrepreneurial spirit are essentials. Duties of the position include marketing and prospecting target markets to offer our unique financial tools and processes. Prior experience in the areas of accounting, finance, banking or sales is preferred, but not required.
As a potential candidate for our firm, you can expect a thorough and thoughtful evaluation process, taking into account the essential factors for succeeding as a financial professional. If selected, you'll experience extensive training, ongoing coaching, and unparalleled expert support.
If you want a career where you can do well by doing good, we might be right for you. Imagine a career where you can help others, earn a professional-level income, build a residual income and be in control of your own financial future. That's the opportunity of being an associate with Center for Wealth Preservation.
Additional benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 401k with match
- Supplemental income in early years of career
- Deferred compensation and wealth accumulation plan
Social Networking: Korean Choosuk Festival and Parade & yKAN Oktoberfest at Studio Square
October 3rd is a busy day! yKAN will be celebrating Lunar Autumn Festival (Choosuk) and October Fest in one day!
Some of us from yKAN is going to the Choosuk Festival and Parade before we head out to Beer Garden. Meet us at RESIDENCE INN ON 39TH STREET AND 6TH AVENUE at 12:30pm to watch the parade and enjoy the festival. We can all head out to Beer Garden at around 3pm.
Information on Choosuk Festival
See live Korean dance performances, taekwondo (Korean martial arts) demonstrations, and cultural exhibits of Korean artifacts and memorabilia. Taste a savory, mouth-watering sampling of Korean cuisine, including favorites such as kalbi (BBQ shortribs), bibim gooksoo (spicy mixed noodles), and kim chi fried rice. Listen to the sound of sogochum (Korean drum dance) and live singers performing traditional and popular Korean songs. Come and experience Korea!
Date: October 3, 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm
MEET AT 12:30PM AT RESIDENCE INN ON 39TH STREET AND 6TH AVENUE
Contact: Jisung Chun (201)527-5920
Korean Festival Venue: 32nd Street between 5th Avenue and Broadway
★ Korean Parade will begin at noon to 2:00 p.m. from 41st St. and 6th Avenue to 24th St. and 6th Avenue ★
Oktoberfest at Beer Garden
Bringing to you an opportunity to network and meet new people in the New York metropolitan area, yKAN is organizing our October Social Event. Come join us on Saturday, October 3rd, for a night of food and drinks in an open-air German-style beer garden at Studio Square! Studio Square, located in Long Island City, Queens, NY is home to one of NYC’s largest and newest beer gardens, having an open-air eating and drinking area with park benches, as well as large indoor areas. Studio Square’s self serve, cash only menu features German and American grill favorites and there are 19 imported, domestic, and craft beers on draft.
Look for our outdoor table at Studio Square starting at 4:00 PM. Eboard members will bring balloons and will be wearing yKAN t-shirts.
The venue is accessible by subway by the R, V, G lines as well as the N, W lines.
See Studio Squares’ website (http://www.studiosquarenyc.com) for more information regarding directions and venue info.
What: yKAN (young Korean American Network)October Social Event
When: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Studio Square (S²)
35-33 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103
Who: yKANers and friends
25 maximum for yKANers and friends
Contact: eboard@ykan.org or
http://facebook.ykan.org
August Event Recap:
yKAN's 20th year Anniversary Celebration & Date Auction Fundraiser
On behalf of yKAN eboard, we'd like to thank you for your support of yKAN during the 20th Anniversary and Date Auction Fundraiser that took place on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Circle. We are very proud and happy to inform you that the event was yKAN's most successful fundraiser in yKAN's history in many ways - most fund raised, biggest venue/sponsorship gathered, most guests attended, and record highest bids ever!! We had about 180 participants who came to enjoy the music, great conversations with old and new friends and of course, the highlight of the event, date auction! We are very grateful and awed by the generosity of the auction bidders and sponsors who truly made our event a memorable one. We were able to raise about $5,000 from the event, which will be used towards Community Service Events in 2010. Thanks everyone!!
Special thanks to Helen Hong for being a great MC of the night and all of our 10 gorgeous bachelors and bachelorettes, yKAN executive board members and friends for making the event possible.
To check out the pictures from the event, go to our Facebook Group Page.
http://facebook.ykan.org
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Arirang Noodle NY
New York Nails & Spa
Shanghai Mong
Soon Hwa Lee Eco Fashion Show
yKAN Eboard Positions are Open!!
yKAN was started as a grassroots organization in 1989 and is still staffed entirely by volunteers. If you would like to put your talents to use in a non-profit environment, we have the following officer positions open: Media & Web, Community Service, Social & Networking and Fund-raising. Whether this is your professional background or personal passion, we encourage you to take a chance at this leadership role. As head of a committee one has the ability to flex their event planning skills and gain valuable experience. You will truly become immersed in the Korean-American community and feel the reward of making an impact on others.
- Community Service - OPEN
- Fundraising - OPEN
- Social and Networking - OPEN
- Media & Web - OPEN
Contact eboard@ykan.org for more information and questions.
Join us on Facebook Group Page: yKAN
Sign up for our email announcement at www.ykan.org
Message from our friends:
K-DATE COMIX - the hit Asian matchmaking comedy show!
Hosted by Helen Hong!
Wed, Oct 14 at 7:30pm (happy hour at 6pm)
Comix
353 W. 14th St at 9th Ave
New York, NY 10014
212-524-2500
http://www.comixny.com
(use promo code KDHELEN for $5 discount)
Soon Hwa Lee Eco Fashion Show
Title: “The Future of ‘Green’ and Culture”
Introduction
In recent years, Korea has rapidly advanced in all aspects. In November 2000, President Kim, Dae-jung has announced to the citizens of Korea that the financial crisis was over. Ever since then, Korean companies, brands, and people have been making their mark on the world’s map. Soon Hwa Lee is one of Korea’s top Hanbok Designers. She has been an ambassador of Hanbok (Traditional Korean Costume) for many years and has shown her masterpieces throughout the world. Her next project is a US-Tour consisting of 4 shows that will be held in US and Korean Landmarks: Pentagon, Smithsonian, IMF/Worldbank, and Marvelous Convention in Seoul, Korea. The planning for this tour originated with Ms. Lee being invited by the Smithsonian Institution Asian Cultural History Program, to participate in the Smithsonian Korean Heritage Project event, celebrating the 2009 Washington Korea Festival. The Korean Heritage Project of the Asian Cultural History Program was founded in 1985 to “support acquisition, conservation/restoration, and exhibition of Korean collections, and to support research on Korea’s Heritage and other Korean cultural activities at the Smithsonian Institution.” The Korea Gallery, which is housed at the National Museum of Natural History, presents Korea’s millennia of history and its distinctive culture through ceramics, paintings, textiles, and sculptures, ranging from the 6th century B.C. to the 21st century. And in June 2007, the Smithsonian celebrated the Korea Gallery opening, and with that, a series of performances, lectures, and events throughout the Washington area, known as the Washington Korea Festival. The Soon Hwa Lee US-Korea Fashion Show is based on a concept created by our team, and it’s called “ECOREANISM”. This blends aspects of the environment (“Green”) and Korea. Each of the venues has significant value and meaning for the show as well as Koreans worldwide. The shows will be invitation only and our audience will include some of the most influential figures in their respective industries. The concept of this show will be used on a long term basis, in order to show the world, who/what Korea and Koreanism are.
Media
| TV
| Magazine
| Newspaper
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| ABC | Time | Washington Post |
| NBC | Forbes | The NY Times |
| FOX | Fortune | The LA Times |
| CNN | Art Asia Pacific | Chicago Tribune |
| Discovery | Vogue | AP/Reuters |
| National Geographic | Cosmopolitan | Herald Tribune |
| MTV | InStyle | Boston Herald |
| WKTV | Newsweek | Financial Times |
| KBS | Elle | Wall Street Journal |
| Washingtonian Magazine | Korea Times |
| Washington Post Magazine | Korean Daily |
| Korea Monitor | Chosun Ilbo |
| | Korean Herald |
*** Note: We are looking for a PR Agency to handle media contacts, relations, buying, and press conference. ***
The Show
The show will bring together elements of past, present, and the future. The collection will present the designs and philosophy of Soon Hwa Lee in a manner never seen before. Traditional, Modern, Environment, Korea, and Design will melt into one single concept.
The fashion show in itself will be a show as it will incorporate aspects of music, dance, arts/sculpture and martial arts.
As Korean brands have been showing the world consumers the strength and quality of Korea’s technology and business, the show is an opportunity to show world leaders the deep Korean heritage, culture, as well as its adaptations to the modern times:
- Pentagon: will represent the US-Korea relations.
- Smithsonian: protecting the environment, improving the ecology, and Korea’s role on the issues.
- IMF / Worldbank: represents how Korea has evolved as a nation, and its people’s involvement in reshaping an entire nation.
- Marvelous Convention: will close the tour and show to our partners and supporters what we have achieved.
*** Note:We are looking to find a company to handle stage, lighting, sound, visuals, furniture rentals. ***
Images of Soon Hwa Lee and her Collection
Schedule
Looking for assistance in following areas:
- A company to handle stage, lighting, sound, visuals, furniture rentals.
- PR Agency to handle media contacts, relations, buying, and press conference.
- Organization or individual(s) to help promote the event.
For further info or interested in helping the event, please contact Nelson Hur – nelson.hur@gmail.com
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