FML. REAL BUFSA EMAIL! SORRY! prepared to be dazzled twice!

Sorry kids, that last email sent itself without asking me...so shame on him/her!

It's our last official week of school...but don't think thats the only exciting news for this week, cuz FSA is gonna end this last week of school with a B-B-B-BANG as usual, so be excited!  Everyday will be fantastic-fun-forever-Filipino-friends day!!!!  So...what's coming up?

LAST Family Dinner: Wednesday - April 29th

Last family Din-din this Wednesday, April 29th @ 6:30 PM in the GSU - backcourt.  Come partake in this joyous familia time. Eat, Laugh, Love, Enjoy!

Rex Navarrete Show: Thursday - April 30th

Come watch the oh-so-famous filipino comedian, Rex Navarrete!  Invite you're parents, family, siblings, friends, strangers on CommAve! INVITE EVERYBODY!  It'll be a HOOT, so the more people...the more Ha-ha's and Hoo-hoo's!  Tickets will be on sale starting tomorrow (Monday) at the GSU link from 10 AM - 5 PM.

So here's a recap of the event!

Who:    Rex Navarete

Where: Morse Auditorium

When:  Thursday April 30th - 7-9 PM

Ticket Prices: 

                    Students: $5 /$10 at the door

                    Non-Student $10/ $15 at the door

If anyone wants to help promote or forward the event flier to friends/family etc...go FOR IT! its attached with this email ;)

Senior Night Extravaganzaaaa: Friday - May 1

So the time has come to celebrate our members who have come so far in their college careers!  This Friday at the Howard Thurman Center (the basement of the GSU) FSA will be holding our traditional Senior Night!  We will be having fun, fun, and even more fun! Besides the fun we'll be having dinner and secret Senior Funnesss...so come one, come all!  Arrival Times:

                          Club Members come at 6 PM - ready to surprise

                          Seniors come at 7 PM - ready to be surprised!

Family Fun Day: Saturday - May 2

Not satisfied with seeing FSA for only 3 days in a row?  I thought so! So have no fear, because day number 4, Saturday May 2nd, we will be having our annual Family Fun Day!  Everyone meet at the Blandford T-Stop at 1:30 PM so we can all travel together to Boston Common.  We will be shoving our faces with 10,000 different kinds of sandwiches, chips, fruits, drinks, and more yum-yums!  We will also be playing games such as softball, or lazy-ing around, or just lovin' on one another, so come and eat and play! JOYOUS.

Quick Recap!

What: Family Fun Day!!! - eat/play

Where: Boston Common - Meet at Blandford T-stop

When: 1:30 PM meet at T-stop

Ok well hope you gobbled that all up! Quickie-Weeky:

Wed - Last Family Dinner

Thursday - Rex Navarrete

Friday - Senior Night

Saturday - Family Fun Day

Don't forget, Rex Navarrete Flier is attached for your chance to help promote! ^_^

Love <3 E-Beezies

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Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

BUFSA Weekly update! joyous.

Alright Kiddies...

It's our last official week of school...but don't think thats the only exciting news for this week, cuz FSA is gonna end this last week of school with a B-B-B-BANG as usual, so be excited!  What's coming up?

LAST Family Dinner: Wednesday - April 29th

Last family Din-din this Wednesday, April 29th @ 6:30 PM in the GSU - backcourt.  Come partake in this joyous familia time. Eat, Laugh, Love, Enjoy!

Rex Navarrete Show: Thursday - April 30th

Come watch the oh-so-famous filipino comedian, Rex Navarrete!  Tickets will be on sale starting tomorrow (Monday) at the GSU link from 10 AM - 5 PM.

Ticket Prices: 

Students: $5 /$10 at the door

--
Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

Introducing the 2009-2010 BUFSA Eboard 2009-2010, etc, etc, etc!

Hello BUFSA! And Happy Tuesday.

Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS to the newly elected BUFSA Executive Board 2009-2010:

President: Carlo "Themandan" Dumandan
Vice President: John "Jaypes" Prestosa
Treasurer: Christian "Rivs" Rivera
Secretary: Thao "Here We Go" Nguyen-Le
Internal Representative: Tim "Tramos" Ramos
External Representative: Danelle "Wah" Cometa
Dance Coords./Productions Managers: Juan "Chesticles" Castro and Auburn "Zurn" Santo
Recreations Coordinator: Francis "Big Daddy" Escobedo

It's been an amazing year.. But the future of this club is in good hands. So expect only greatness! YEEYUH

On another note, we hope that everyone enjoyed their fun-filled ISA weekend! Thank you again to everyone for all of their efforts during ISA: The World Is One. It was an incredible evening and the audience really enjoyed the show, so kudos to you! We know everyone is super busy, but know that BUFSA still has some great activities in store for you...

1. Family dinner is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22nd and will be held at BU Central at 6:30pm. Don't be late! We'll have pizza and magic mic - so no need to bring anything but yourselves!

2. We're excited to announce that we'll be having our second-ever BUFSA Retreat! Come join us for a night of friendly competition in crafts, sports and recreation. It will be held on the evening of Friday, April 24th until the morning of Saturday, April 25th at the Student Activities Center on 1 University Road. If you plan on attending, please email bufsa@bu.edu with your BU ID# because it's important we let SAO know who will be attending that night. It's time for some serious bonding time and having super funzo with your FamilySA, so be sure to save the date! If there are any questions, please check the Facebook event for more details: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=69272162198&ref=nf

3. Rex Navarette is coming to Boston University! Thursday, April 30th at Morse Auditorium from 7-9PM. Tickets are $5 in advance for students/$10 at the door. $10 for non-students/$15 at the door for non-students. ERGO TELL YO FRIENDS, IT WILL BE HIZZOT: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=68006507449&ref=ts

4. Some save the dates! Senior Night on Friday, May 1st and Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 2nd still to come! Mugarfest too! for all the group support you'll ever want and need, plus more. WEEEEERK

Thank you again for an incredible year. We love you to the max!

Respectfully Yours,
The 2008-2009 BUFSA Eboardizzle

 

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Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

Actual Chismis Newsletter

Sorry if you couldn't open the last chismis letter on your computer. This one should work because its a jpeg image.

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Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

Chismis Newsletter!!!!

Hey Boofs,

On behalf of the BUFSA E-board, we would first like to congratulate everyone for all their hard work in preparation for, and during ISA. This performance was truly our best one yet, and we know that it will only get better.

Now, attached to this email is the last chismis newsletter of the year. Just open it up, and get to know a little about of the graduating seniors of '09!

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Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

THE FINAL DANCE EMAIL

HAPPY ISA WEEK BOOFSA!

It's finally here. All those weeks of sweat, side cramps, and chesticle-slaps are behind us and we are in the home stretch, aka:

COUNTDOWN TO ISA: THIS SATURDAY

Let's get straight to business, because believe us, there's a LOT of it.

Note: Open the attachment labeled "Dancers and Clappers List" at the bottom of this email. We've assigned people to clapper duties for various dances; you must be at the practices that you are assigned to clap for. No exceptions.

Tuesday, April 14th - PSY B37
EXTRA FREE SPACE from 7-11 pm! Dancers, if you'd like to practice some more, you've got four hours and plenty of space. Choreographers, this is extra time to meet with your dancers to work on formations, transitions, clean moves, etc. Use it!

Wednesday, April 15th - Tsai Lobby
7-8 pm - Goodies (John Prestosa/Annamarie Francisco/Steven Ho)
8-8:30 pm - Popular (Tim Ramos)
8:30-9 pm - I Gotcha (Juan Castro)

9-10 pm - Senior Dance
10 pm - Igorot Suite (Lumagen, Bangga, Salip)**

Thursday, April 16th - Tsai Lobby
7-8 pm - Hot N' Cold (Mo)
8-10 pm - Rural Suite (Tinikling, Kuratsa, Subli)**

Final Dance Practice on Friday, April 17th - GSU Alley (6pm-12am)
We will be dedicating this entire practice to doing full run-throughs of all modern and traditional sets; therefore, your attendance is mandatory. We will be checking off your names promptly at 6 pm as you arrive. Dress in comfortable clothes and bring lots of snacks to keep you hyped! Costume fittings for traditional dances will take place during this practice; try to wear something underneath that will allow you to change quickly without a bathroom - ie. shorts, spandex, wifebeaters, etc. We also strongly encourage you to bring your costumes for the modern sets (see Costumes Section below) so you can see if you will be able to dance comfortably and full-out in your hot attire.

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Ticket Sales
Got friends and family that want to enjoy a good meal and watch you onstage? Pick up your tickets at our table at the GSU Link Monday through Friday 10-5 pm! 

Pre-Sale: $8 
At the Door: $10

You also have the option to reserve tickets that your friends and family can pick up at the Tsai Box Office on Saturday night. Our only condition is that they must collect them by 6:30 pm (half an hour before show starts); we will begin releasing reserved tickets to people in line at that time.

Music Cuts

If you're interested in getting a copy of any of the traditional or modern mixes to practice on your own with, get at your dance coords and we'll happily send you the file.

Dancer Dues
If you are dancing, you must pay $15 to participate in ISA 2009. This covers your ticket, dinner, and the dope FSA t-shirt we will be rocking for the closing modern set all at a heavily discounted price. Please turn your money in to your dance coords the Final Practice on Friday, April 17th. No exceptions.

Boogie Bots Workshop
Stop by Fusion's table at the GSU Link Monday through Friday 10-5 pm to pick up tickets to take classes from MTV's America's Best Dance Crew's Boogie Bots! 

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2009
Location: SAO 3rd Floor Dance Studio
Time: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Registration: 12:00 pm

Guest choregoraphers include Mike Arellano "Magic Mike," Miguel Almario, Karla Garcia & Bryan "Boogiemind" East! Class prices are one class for $7, two classes for $12, and all three classes for the sweet deal of $15.

Find more info at the event page, http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=74095376693&ref=nf
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Concerning Saturday, ISA 2009;
We will be sending you guys a finalized time sheet of everybody's tech times, rehearsal times, and performance times soon, but we will also prep you guys at Friday's practice with all the info you could need and then some!

LASTLY, COSTUMES: HEARTS AND BOOFSA

For our opening modern set, we will be wearing solid, bright-colored t-shirts spraypainted with "I <3 NV," "I <3 FL," or whichever state or country your hometown is. Wear full-length black bottoms with bright (preferably somewhat matching with your t-shirt color) shoes. Bring your t-shirt to every practice you go to until we spraypaint it. Do not save it for Friday because that will be mad-crazy. 

For our closing set, we will wearing our amazing custom-made FSA t-shirts! Wear them however you'd like (cardigans, hoop earrings, shorts, leggings, socks, hoodies, bandanas, skirts, bling, etc.) as long as you stick with the color scheme (yellow, black, and blue) and the audience can see the BUFSA logo on the front!

STOP, PAUSE, BREATHE.

This week is going to be mind-blowingly busy with dance practices (be sure rest up, drink lots of fluids, and keep your muscles warm) but we promise you that this weekend will be one to remember. We are very proud of everybody for their dedication and never-ending enthusiasm. Thank you so much for giving everything your all and we can't wait to share the stage with you on Saturday.

LEZZ DO THIS.

Hugest Hearts,

Your Dance Coords

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Boston University Filipino Students Association Executive Board 2008-09
     questions, comments, suggestions, email:      bufsa@bu.edu

President:           Michelle Ortega                     mortega@bu.edu
Vice-President:      Robert Antonio                 supanova@bu.edu
Treasurer:           Marie Rodriguez     mrodz@bu.edu
Secretary:           Emmeline Wallace              emmeline@bu.edu
Internal Affairs:    John Prestosa                jvpp718@bu.edu
External Affairs:    Carlo Dumandan                  carlod@bu.edu
Productions Coordinators:  Christian Rivera                r1vera26@bu.edu
                    Auburn Santo                  ausanto@bu.edu
Recreations Coordinator:   Juan Castro            jucastro@bu.edu
Freshman Representative:   Tim Ramos            tramos@bu.edu
For more information, view our website! http://people.bu.edu/bufsa/

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