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A Message from the Executive Board
Hello everyone!
Due to scheduling conflict, OYFA Board Elections will be tentatively be on March 2nd, with two possible times and locations. Either it will be at Maury 209 at 12 pm, or Chem 304 at 4:30. We'll let you know as soon as we have more information!
ELECTION PROCEDURES:
To be eligible to run and/or to vote, please make sure that you have paid your membership dues ($10) to our treasurer, Justin Trinidad, at least 3 days before elections begin.
Elections will be conducted in this order: President, Vice President, and then the most contested position to the least contested position. Each candidate will have exactly 3 minutes to give a speech and 8 minutes for Q&A with a possible 5 minute extension. After all the candidates have spoken, there will be 15 minutes of deliberation with 2 possible 15 minute extensions. The outgoing Executive Board Member will be moderating their respective position's election of his/her successor.
LIST OF NOMINATIONS:
President:
Allan Bagsic
Justin Trinidad
Vice President:
Richard Lay
Kristine Viray
Nicole Winfree
Treasurer:
Kim Hall
Nikoe Navarro
Corresponding Secretary:
Leangelo Acuna
Andrea Valdez
Recording Secretary:
Zach Abalos
Melissa Chang
Elexa Rallos
Caitlyn Syptak
Aaku Tamrakar
Alex Zarzuela
Kevin Zeng
Nominations and other changes to the roster will be accepted until 11:59 PM on March 1st and may be dropped until the start of elections. If you would like to drop a nomination or switch positions, please email Camille at cal3tt@virginia.edu.
Check out the OYFA Constitution at www.oyfaatuva.com if you have any other questions. Good luck to everyone running and let any of the board members know if you have any questions!
On another note, we'd like to announce that the Minority Rights Coalition (an umbrella organization that includes ASU) has selected certain candidates running for Honor, UJC, and StudCo to endorse. Below is the flyer that lists these people!
These endorsements do not mean that you cannot vote for other people, however. They are just who MRC as a whole has chosen because these candidates are believed to best reflect MRC's goals!
If you have any questions regarding Board Elections, MRC endorsements or anything at all, don't hesitate to contact us!
Sincerely,
President - Camille Lorenzana (cal3tt)
Vice President - Edric San Miguel (ems7hm)
Treasurer - Justin Trinidad (jrt8mw)
Corresponding Secretary - Allan Bagsic (acb4ve)
Recording Secretary - Christine Tran (ctt5mx)
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A message from the Treasurer
Hey OYFA!
There's only 1 more week to send Barrio 2014 T-shirt designs to me (jrt8mw@virginia.edu) by February 28th 11:59PM! Please follow the guidelines below:
ALSO, the winner of the contest will receive a free shirt!
Best,
Treasuredaddy
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Social
Hellooooooo thereeeee!
Social here,
We are super excited about the event that we have coming up this week:
THE LUCK OF THE CAVALIER: Charity Bar Hop
February 28 from 10PM-2AM
The Corner
Social & Community are bringing you our very first charity bar hop in which 100% of the proceeds will be going towards the HeCares Foundation in the Philippines!
The participating bars are:
Boylan Heights
The Virginian
Crozet
Mellow Mushroom
St. Maarten’s
Toro’s Tacos
No. 3
End the night with us at No.3:
The first 3 people to go to the majority of the participating bars AND find either Social or Community will be eligible for the chance to win a special prize!
Additionally, the first 100 participants to go to the majority of bars will receive a complimentary cup!
*This is a 21 and older event but we hope that everyone who is of age will come out, have fun, and support an amazing cause!
Check out the event page for more information and contest guidelines:
OYFA Presents: The Luck of The Cavalier
Continue to go to your Barrio Practices [:
Have a great week/We love you!
Xoxo,
Social (Nicole - naw4hr & Danielle - dbe5pj)
PS. Be our friends (please) and hang out with us, we love to be social.
HAHA get it? social. HEHE.LOLOL
Don’t have our numbers? E-mail usssss <3
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Culture
Hey OYFA!
Barrio Countdown: 33 DAYS #what
KEEP GOING TO PRACTICES
Check your e-mails for practice dates, times, and locations!
...and remember the 2-strike rule! Please let US or the CHOREOGRAPHER know if you CAN'T participate ASAP.
THIS Thursday, February 27 in Maury 209 at 7pm we will be having BARRIO DAY! Come get hype about Barrio and get exclusive sneak peeks at what we have in store this year! This is mandatory for all participants.
Also, this week, we will be taking group pictures of the dancers of each dance, so go to practice this week if you want to be in the Barrio Program!!!
Board Elections are next Sunday too! Culture will be selling refreshments to help raise money for Barrio, so bring your monies!
See what DANCE you're in here, sign up for a COMMITTEE here and don't forget about the RECEPTION after Barrio, which means FOOD! Donate a dish for our annual cultural feast! C ontact the Food Committee for any questions: Denise Catbay (dkc6se@virginia.edu) and Christopher Lumain (cel5xb@virginia.edu)
May Barrio be with you,
Culture (Leangelo and Kristine)
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Scholarship
Greetings OYFAm!
FIRST YEARS! Hoo's interested in FREE MONEY?!
The time has come to fill out the OYFA Excellence Scholarship Application! Each year, we award this prestigious honor to one outstanding first year who has demonstrated excellence and commitment to OYFA, his/her academics, and greater university involvements. We encourage ALL 1st Years to apply in a chance to win this distinguished award. The deadline for this application is March 16th at 11:59PM. The winner of the Excellence Scholarship will be announced at this year's Barrio Fiesta!
To fill out the Scholarship Application, please click on THIS LINK.
Also...it's time for Scholarship Dinner & Movie Night!
First Years! All of you are welcome to attend the Scholarship Dinner & Movie Night, which will be held this Friday at 6PM at 1910 Jefferson Park Ave. Apt. 2. After hanging out and eating, we will have the opportunity to talk to all of you about the scholarship and discuss any questions that you might have. Hope to see you there!
And for entire OYFAm:
Get ready for MAJOR MENTORS/MENTEES! This year, we are installing a new advising program where we will group together OYFAns of the same major to advise and help each other with their academics.
Upperclassmen, to become a Major Mentor, please fill out THIS FORM.
Underclassmen, to become a Major Mentee, please fill out THIS FORM.
*We have extended the deadline for the forms to next Sunday, March 2nd @ 11:59PM.
Thanks everyone!
Sexy Scholarship, Arnel & Glenn
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PR
Hello OYFA!
We are in the midst of creating the 2014 Barrio Program, and we need your help to continue to make it as awesome as it is year after year!
If you are interested in getting an ad space in the newsletter, please check out [this form] and help us share it with your parents! It’s a great way to help personalize the Barrio Program, and to make the Barrio experience an entire family affair. If you would like to see an example of previous ad spaces, you can ask either Eclair Junchaya or Katherine Jiang!
Fourth years, we know it seems soon to think about goodbyes & thank you's, but as Barrio is a little earlier this year, we would really appreciate your help to make this as smooth as possible! Please fill out your [blurbs] tonight! :) Check your emails & FB group for more details on this process.
Love,
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Community
HeCares Foundation T-Shirt Sale
Buy one of our t-shirts for $12! All proceeds support street children in Manila. Check out our Facebook Page.
Month of February SPECIAL: Buy one get one 50% off + free OYFA sticker!
Contact: Rachel Zaragoza (raz3gf) or Kim Hall (knh9xe) and we will deliver!
And if you're over 21, don't forget to go to Luck of the Cavalier!
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FIND
Hey everyone!
First and foremost, thanks to all of those who traveled with us to Virginia Tech this past weekend to participate in the Winter Classic! Our OYFAns played hard, got a few great results, and from what I've heard, overall, everyone who participated had a great time. As FIND chairs, that's all Jasmine and I really want out of these D7 gatherings.
The next big D7 event is FACT at VCU's culture show, which will be held on March 22nd! We'll keep you guys posted about information regarding VCU's show as the date approaches.
Have a great week, OYFAm!
Yours truly,
Jasmine(jap8ew) & Jor(jvt2de)
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Sports
Hey everyone!
Great job at Winter Classic this past weekend! It was tons of fun, and we beat Virginia Tech :) Thanks to everybody who came out to play and watch.
Also, congrats to our IM volleyball team as we advanced into the next round of playoffs. Our next game will be tomorrow, February 23, at 11 pm. Our IM basketball game will be tomorrow at 8:30 as well.
Stay cool,
Sportz
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Membership
Kamusta OYFAm!
Just a reminder that we'll be having our weekly Membership Dinner this Tuesday night at 6PM! We'll be holding it at Newcomb Dining Hall, so feel free to come and join us!
As always, if you have someone who's interested in joining OYFA, just let one of us know! Our emails our mar8af and aev9dp :)
Thanks guys!
Paz&mahal,
Ramad&drea
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Student Advisors
Hey OYFA!
Thanks for coming out to Intercourse last Thursday! We hope you feel a bit more connected to your culture and others' as well :)
Also, if you're running for a board position, talk to us! We have a lot of experience with running for board; we're familiar with how to win an election and how to lose one too.
With lots of love,
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General Announcements
MRC endorsed Sky Miller is running for U.Va Student Council Vice President of Administration and we would be grateful if you'd check out his campaign!
You can vote at uvavote.com from February 24th to 27th.
Submission deadline: March 5
Reception party: April 18 12-2 in Garden V
APPLY TO BE A TRANSFER STUDENT PEER ADVISOR (TSPA)!
The Transfer Student Peer Advisor (TSPA) Program is a student run organization designed to help new transfer students become acclimated at the University of Virginia. TSPAs are primary resources for easing the academic and social transition of new transfer students into the University. You do not have to be a transfer student to apply! This program fosters a strong network of transfer students who can rely upon one another for support, friendship and guidance. TSPAs strengthen this network through academic and social programming for new transfer students as well as through close and frequent contact with their advisees.
The Chinese Student Association proudly presents this year's Chinafest- Harmony: ä½ å’Œæˆ‘. Chinafest is our annual culture show celebrating the Lunar New Year by spreading awareness about Chinese culture through various performances.
Come join us on March 1st at 3pm for an unforgettable show.
Rides will be given at Bonnycastle circle (Next to old dorms) at 2:30 PM.There will be raffles between acts and free Chinese food afterwards.
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Trivia Challenge
Be the first to answer back with at least one correct answer to be the next featured OYFAN! But wait! If you answer back with both answers by the end of this week (midnight on Sunday), you will be entered into the Week In OYFA Raffle for a chance to win a prize at the next general meeting if you attend! Remember, the raffle is renewed every month so keep participating!
1. What is happening this Thursday and this Friday?
2. What is the theme of this year's Barrio?
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