September 10, 2007

Dave's Corner.

On September 4, 2007, I posted a quote taken Robert Greenleaf on "Servant Leadership". So far, we have had one comment in response to the the quote. Below are a couple of thoughts from Robert Greenleaft on "What is like to be strong?"

You will be able to ask yourself such a basic question as “What is love?”
You will be able to judge the erring action and not judge the essential person.
You will be able to listen, really listen.
You will be able to forgive. Failure to forgive rankles, distracts, reduces energy, stifles entheos.
You will put the steadying hand on the shoulder of the person in trouble and communicate something that words can’t tell.
You will convince by your presence.
Wherever you are, it will make a difference just because you are there.
This, I believe, is what strong people are like.

How does "strength" as defined above have anything to do with leadership?
Is passion what some rely upon when they feel energized to embrace audacity in their actions?
Certainly, i have learned for many times to have hope when kicking myself boldly into the abyss. So far, I have been allright and learned something new everyday after such abyss.
Below are recent updates, enjoy and please feel free to post your comments at the end of this weekly news.
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Organizational Structure.

Pending Action items can be reviewed at
http://docs.google.com/a/aasuccess.org/Doc?id=df23bkj3_17f5f2t7.

Proposed Intra-Project based Committee
Focus sessions were also held among active members including Dell C. Kathy Ng., Julie K. Monique H., Minh Ha Do, Dan H., Nicole Poltash, Bao Ng., Minh Ng., Phu Nguyen (board member). The objective is to come up with a proposed internal structure which is primarily project-oriented, flexible, and accountable. This proposed draft shall be introduced at our monthly meeting to be held on Friday, 9/14/07 at 5:30 PM. Please contact aasteam@aasuccess.org if you would like to attend the meeting.

Our monthly guest speaker for this Friday's meeting is Ian Dang, PhD, currently working at the USPTO. Ian will share with us his perspective about challenges and success. The interactive session has been arranged for this friday (9/14/07) from 6:30-7:30 PM. Webcasting can also be arranged by emailing to aasteam@aasuccess.org Non-members are welcome to attend either via online or in-person meeting.

Proposed Guideline for Interview/AAS Membership
(Nguyen Nguyen-JHU)
Open for comments, deadline: 9/23/07
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=df23bkj3_27fbbm93



Preparation for upcoming projects.

9/23/07 - TET TRUNG THU FESTIVAL PROJECT
Project Lead: Minh Ha Do (George Mason University, AAS treasurer)
Registration for this project will open until midnight Thursday, please encourage your friends to join this fun project.
1. I will give you a list of our volunteers by Friday

2. Here are some specific tasks given to us: Front desk check-in (include helping ppl with their questions), manage purchase of tickets AND T-shirts


10/5/07 WHA 's "Blue Hawaii" Fundraising Project-All proceeds go toward a medical mission trip to Lao
AASuccess is pleased to have an opportunity to collaborate with WHA (http://www.whausa.org/) on the following projects:

1. Laotian Dance Project: Project Lead: Dell Chithpravongsa (Jeb Stuart H.S)

2. Powerpoint Presentation on Lao, its culture and people: Project Lead: Dell Chithpravongsa (Jeb Stuart H.S.).

For more information on Dell's profile, please click on: http://docs.google.com/View?docid=df23bkj3_26hc94gn

3. Decorative Project ("Blue Hawaii" Theme):
Project Lead(s): positions open. Email aasteam@aasuccess.org and student.council@aasuccess.org Deadline: Sunday: 9/16/2007.
Positions shall be assigned if needed.

WHA's Comment.
Thank you again for volunteering your time and participating in BH [Blue Hawaii]. We are excited to be able to announce our next medical mission trip at the event with your help. I am definite your presentation and the Laotian dance will be remarkable.

Please let me know if I can offer any assistance in your presentation.. If you have any questions please do not hesistate to ask me or any of the other members.

AAS Frequently Asked Questions (more inputs are needed: start blogging:).
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=df23bkj3_30gtzdfx

Members 'Blog".

(please help to contribute by blogging at http://www.blogger.com/ using aasteam@aasuccess.org (id) and pd: contact us at aasteam@aasuccess.org for pd).

Sad moment

Hi everyone, I would like to give an appreciation to everyone who had signed the card and sent the text message through Khoa’s cell phone to condolence the passing away of his aunt last Monday. Some of members also had taken their spare time to attend the funeral:Phuong NguyenVee VuBao NguyenThe funeral held on Friday from 9:30 AM – 1 PM, which was really short period of time for people to give respect. However, three of them had stayed until the last minute when his aunt’s casket pushed into the burning machine. At that time there was no word could be described how bad he had feel. His aunt is one third part of his life in the family. She had been living with his family since in Vietnam and until she moved to America last year. It’s really hard for him to accept the fact that his aunt is no longer with him. Here is the word that he said in Vietnamese “Ma da bo con roi.” Which is shown how much depression of him. So I hope everyone can help him goes through the difficult time right now, especially those who are going to George Mason University. It would be better if you could pray for his aunt. Please, don’t ever think you have to know his aunt to be able to pray for her.P.S.Khoa,AAS and I hope you will be happy again. When you smile is really nice, we want to see your smile again….

Sincerely,
Vu Nguyen
Posted by AASblog at 10:26 PM 0 comments
Thursday, September 6, 2007

an essay to share!
Hi everyone. It's Thanh. I've been in and out of the loop for so long that I don't even know if anyone still remember me! lol. Well, This semester is the first semester of my junior year at Mason. Having no choice, I have to take english 302 (extensive writing. Yuck). One of the topics that i got so far is to write about 3 people or events that influenced your career goal. Without hesistance, Dave came to be one of the 2 people that i wrote about. I'm sure you guys would do the same thing to *wink* - who wouldn't love Dave? Ok, here is my essay that I want to share with you all.---------*---------*--------*---------*---------
Big heart
A few summers ago I had the opportunity to meet a young entrepreneur; Mr. Dave Nguyen. He had a vision on how to unite young Asian American together and voice out their concerns, which was the beginning of a collaboration of service which later grew into a Non Profit Organization, where young Asian American came together in helping each other. This later grew into a leadership program that inspire young individual to take ownerships of their goals. Based on the overall structure, I felt this program was something I would be proud to be part of. After joining the organization I met 20 spectacular individual that has help me grow as a person. The organization motivates individuals through project and extensive activities where it molds individuals’ skills that we tend to stray away from.Dave has inspired me in many ways and also helped me understand that if you have a big heart you can accomplish anything. A good example is Mr. Dave himself; despite the fact that he works full-time, in his free time he built this non-profit organization. This made me feel that he had a lot heart and dedication. The greatest thing that I admire is that he still could find time to care for and mentor student member individually. To me, Dave is an important person not only because he cares about me, but also he helps me to realize my actual interests and goals. Through several discussions that we had about diseases, Dave has enlightened me on the Human Body infrastructure over chemistry. However, with my insistence on the love for chemistry, Dave has open doors for me by introducing me to several chemists. He wanted to give me the opportunities to explore all the possible careers paths base from my major (Chemistry). At the same time, Dave encouraged me to explore the fields of biology. On several occasion Dave invited me to a few tours of several prestigious genomic-research institutes. With that, he gradually brought doubts in me about my major. More than that, He even spent time helping me visualize the possible plan for my undergrad education. Because of Dave, I gain more confidence and I feel I am ready to start the journey of life.
Posted by AASblog at 2:51 PM 0 comments
Friday, August 31, 2007


AASblog said...
HEY! It's Dell! Happy Early Birthday Minh Ha!!!WELL school has been full of chaos! Since the first day 3 weeks ago I've been swamped with homework!!! I haven't even had time to go take behind-the-wheel so i could get my licence! =[ Well hopefully the school work will die down soon so I can have a break! I could use a break since I've been so stressed out lately with all the work and other things. Hope you guys are all doing well with school! -Dell C.


New AAS Members
We are glad to introduce Glen Leong (George Mason U) and Minh H Nguyen (Computer Science, recent graduate from GMU) who accepted our membership offers.

Please drop a welcoming note to Glen and Minh.
DATE JOINED: September, 2007.
Description of New Members:
Minh: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=df23bkj3_29f56dbz
Glen: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=df23bkj3_28cz9337

Current AAS Student Directory
http://spreadsheets.google.com/a/aasuccess.org/pub?key=pRHeLDNa9DviNL0W_ozTtFg
This link is available only for AAS members. Please use your AAS email account for access, or check your email for instruction.

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Volunteers who contributed to this past week's activities:
Blog: Vu Nguyen (Annandale HS), Thanh Pham (GMU), Dell C. (Jeb Stuart H.S), Ngoc Vee (GMU), Irina Nguyen (AAS board member)
Brainstorming (in person): Minh Nguyen (professional), Dell C, Kathy Nguyen (Jeb Stuart HS),
Julie Keddel (Jeb Stuart HS)
Brainstorming/Discussion (phone/online): Dan Huynn (VA Tech), Minh Nguyen (professional), Nicole Poltash (UVA), Minh Ha Do (GMU), Monique Huynh (JMU), Vu Nguyen (Annandale HS), Jacky Ta (GMU), Tam Nguyen (Fairfax HS), Phu Nguyen (AAS board member), Mimi Luu (AAS board Member), Nguyen Nguyen (JHU), Kendra Nguyen (Northwood HS), Bao Nguyen (GMU).

Email: Elizabeth Do, Nam Nguyen (AAS council), Tam Nguyen, Jacky Ta, Minh Ha Do, Dell C., Vu Nguyen, Robert Yang (Delaware U), Dan Huynh, Jay Pham (UVA).

Facebook: Nicole Poltash (UVA)
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