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Alpha Phi
Omega
Xi term
Newsletter
Rho Rho
Fall 2008
Leadership,
Friendship & Service
From the President
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Xi term Reflections
2-4
Family Head article
3
Farewell Xi Term
5
Poetry Corner
6-7
Inspirational Words
8
Mu Class
8
Jigga what? JiggaRHO
9
MVPs Just like Kobe
9
A Brother with hope
10
Words from an SAA
11
Confessions of a 2
term Service VP
11
Recording
Secretaries
1213
Executive Committee
14
Dear Brothers,
It has been my pleasure to serve as
your Chapter President for the Fall
2008 term. The brothers of Rho Rho
have made vast contributions to our
community and to ourselves, and it is
an honor to have our efforts recognized by those to whom we voluntarily
offer our assistance. To close out
2008, our fraternity on a national level
hosted a very successful National Convention in Boston, MA . Those of us
who travelled the 3,000+ miles and
represented our Rho Rho can attest
that we experienced the greatest sense
of brotherhood. That brotherhood is
something we brought back to the
chapter in hopes of extending to the
rest of our Brothers.
Although we
had difficulties to face along the way,
we triumphed and the lessons learned
from those triumphs have only made
us stronger. Rho Rho has, in no doubt,
doubled in size over the last two
terms. With the large size of what our
chapter has become, it may seem to be
more of a challenge rather than an advantage. Instead, we should use our
quantity to further amplify the quality
of our chapter and build its reputation
among Southern California and Region
X. It is so great to witness all of us
develop as active participants in our
fraternity, not just through leadership
positions, but though being vocal and
putting forth new ideas. Never cease
to contribute and give back to the fra-
ternity that has given so much to ourselves. Our opinions may not always be
on the same page, but each opinion roots
from the same ideal – to do what is best
for Alpha Phi Omega. You have all shown
me that we can be a unified brotherhood
and I have no uncertainty that we can
continue to strive for excellence. Don’t
ever feel that your fervor for APhiO
should be contained for censored. Your
enthusiasm is what maintains our longstanding traditions and contributes to the
development of new traditions. To end,
I’d like to congratulate our newly active
Xi Pledge Class. You have shown dedication and I am thrilled to have all of you as
brothers. I would also like to thank ExComm from the bottom of my heart.
We have worked so hard and I want you
to know that your efforts and energy have
never gone unnoticed. Lastly, I want to
extend my appreciation toward the general body for your patience and cooperation with us. I am looking forward to a
second term with
you as President.
May we continue
in our endeavor
to have Rho Rho
be the best representation
of
LFS.
iLFS,
Crystal Quiroga
President
Reflections on Pledging...
I am writing this the day requirements are due and I think I picked the perfect time. Over the last 2
weeks, I did some reflecting on what exactly I have done as far as pledging went and tried to figure out
why exactly I was here. Well, to cut to the chase, the feeling I have toward pledging this term is one of
detachment; both as a feeling and as my actions during pledging. This term sort of made pledging a juggle
as I worked full time hours at my job while going to school. I’ll be honest, as far as my pledge class goes, I
really don’t feel like I have that close of a connection, as I would have liked to develop over pledging. Yea,
pretty sad and depressing thoughts, I know… but on the contrary, I didn’t feel that way, I didn’t have feel
like I was completely separated from the pledge class at all. Which lead me to the point of me writing
this.
I want to say thank you to the Xi pledge class as a whole. Even though I haven’t been around outside of pledge meeting, Tuesday/Thursdays at tents, and couple of weekend endeavors you guys really
seemed to still welcome and embrace me.
I don’t know why I am pledging and never had a clear reason why; in fact I didn’t even know why I
didn’t DP weeks before writing this. It’s because of you guys each one and every one of you. I know that I
don’t know everyone’s face and I am truly embarrassed and sorry every time I approach one of you guys
and ask for a interview because I mistake you guys as an active. I know pledging is over now and that it
may be too late to catch everyone’s face, but I really hope that I will have the opportunity to know you
guys more after we become actives. Hopefully, though it all, I can find my meaning within this Fraternity
and become a better brother to you guys and the fraternity as a whole.
Thank you Xi class.
Plexcomm Historians!!
Kevin Kim
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X I T E R M NE W S L E T T E R
FALL 2008
L E A D E R S H I P , F R I E N D SH I P A N D SE R V I C E
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Love to my parents, my class, my family, and my brothers…
Thank you counterpart for a great
term. Family head wouldn’t have been as fun
& entertaining with anyone else. More adventures to come fasho. BIGGIE &
LITTLE you two are my rock. You
guys made my 1st year memorable. Come
visit next year please. LOVE YOU Jiggarho love. 3-peat. nuff said. YEAH
COOL! rep the fam with more spirit.
p.s. Great job excomm!
Banquet was a Ten!
Banquet is one of the things
that everyone looks forward to
at the end of a term, we all
gather and talk to those that
we have not see for a period of
time or have not met at all. It
is an event for the current actives as well as a celebration
for the new actives. The process of making the banquet possible is hard to be done without the expertise and input of
the previous banquet chairs as
well as the committee that
helps with the various aspects
of preparation for the event
that ends the term. This term
we are trying our best to make
it a memorable experience to
end and celebrate our many
memories of pledging and
many more memories to come
as we become actives. We
wanted to try something new
and surround our event under a
different atmosphere. That's
when we came up with the idea
of having it at a club or lounge.
Google works well for everything. One click and we got a
whole list of the newest and
most popular clubs in Orange
County. We had several options
and for those who knew, Ilounge
was supposed to be our first
choice. The day right before
signing the contract for Ilounge,
Tentation Ultra Lounge gave us
a call and told us they could beat
the price. They didn't go back on
their words and we found the
best place with the best price.
Only problem is, it has to be on
a Sunday. We compromised and
had the pledge and active body vote
on it. Fortunately, most were for it
and a few weren't due to finals the
following Monday. Nevertheless, a
lot of people seem very excited for
banquet and we hope everything
goes as smoothly as we had planned.
By Bebe Nguyen and Anna Li
A word from Tri, Plexcomm Service VP!!
SERVICE!! Lol, being Service VP in plexcomm has definitely been an awesome and fun experience throughout the pledging process and has definitely kept me busy. The best part was the opportunity to interact with all my pledge brothers (oh the emails, the calls, the chairing, the sign in sheets/
and logs), I will definitely miss them all <3. I really got the chance to meet all the pledges one way or another through this position and that’s why I loved every moment of it and that’s what made it worthwhile to input hours and respond to emails. And of course I couldn’t do it all without the input of the committee, which gave great support, ideas, and for just being there (although we didn’t meet much xD) & thanks to everyone who gave ideas for services. But let’s talk about service!! APhiO is all about doing community service and although some can be tiring, messy, and long, I have to admit that it makes you feel pretty good afterwards. Plus, I’ve gotten a lot of free t-shirts from doing services and more clothes are always good! xD One big thing that I have to mention is the 100% service!! Everyone made such awesome shoeboxes and donated such awesome gifts!! I’m sure the kids will really appreciate them and I hope everyone had a lot of fun!! Thanks for all the actives who came out and helped too! I hope everyone had a lot of fun this term and I will definitely miss pledging with you guys!! T_T Now for shoutouts lol: My co-Kevin Kim- for putting up with me lol and helping out w/everything! Service committee – cuz our committee totally rocks! Xi Class (xi ‘til I die!) cuz we’re so awesome (and the biggest and best pledge class ever)! Pledge Parents for being so patient, understanding, helpful, and so supportive lol! (And for being the most awesomest PPs ever xD) My Big <3 Angela Khai and Family – Jersey line!! You guys are just plain awesome + crazy!! In LFS and much love to all! Tri Tran Xi Class Service VP Mr. Retreat Chair’s Awesome Adventure
You know, at first I was really
skeptical about the position of Retreat Chair. I heard that it’d be
stressful and that I needed to find a
place and get money and this, that,
and more of this. There was quite
a bit of pressure as most of the
people I talked to had their Retreat as one of the most memorable moments during their pledging
experience. However, we were
blessed by the winds of fortune
(yes, winds of fortune) and as you
may know, we held our retreat at
one of the most premier venues
imaginable, in a damn hot house
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in San Clemente where the
sun shines and the beaches are
right there. The process of
planning the retreat and the
stress of having to find enough
food to feed 87 ravenous
mouths was daunting and it
could never be done without
the help of such a wonderful
co-chair, Kevini Sitou and the
ideas and freshness provided
by our one and only retreat
committee. I’ll take this moment to bypass the shout out
fees and put them right here in
my article: Yeah Retreat Com-
mittee. So if
any of you
Xi’s read
this, know
that I wholeheartedly
thank the people who helped
towards Retreat and contributed ideas, condiments, forks,
whatever. And not to mention, watching the sunrise and
seeing the beach from on top
of a blinking hill was some
damn nice icing on the cake.
Yeah Retreat!!
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Farewell Xi term...Sarah’s Shoutouts
This term has gone by sooo fast! So many exciting things happened during Xi term; I was on Excomm
for the first time, made new friends, reconnected with old friends, and personally grew as a Brother.
I’d like to take this chance to acknowledge and thank those who made a difference to me during this
term.
Angie: You were THEEE best partner!! I couldn’t have asked for a better co-MVP. We had a lot of
tough decisions, polos and emails to go through, but I’m glad we worked on it together. You helped
instill confidence in me when I was lacking it behind the podium and would always fill in the gaps that I
was missing. I’m proud of us for staying consistent, as hard as that was. MVPs just like KOBE!! ☺
Lea: I’m so excited for our future events and trips!!! Movies, San Diego, a wedding, ITALY… Wow, are
you sure we’re not moving a little bit too fast? ROFL/LMAO! -Congrats on Pledge Parent; I know you
will do wonderfully. I’m sooo proud of you!! -This term has brought us both ups and a lot of downs,
but I’m so thankful and appreciative that you were ALWAYS there for me when I needed someone the
most. I’m here for you always ☺ PS. I feel a trip to the motherlode of Forever 21’s coming up soon…
DerekLeeDerekLeeDerekLee & Tanya: When I mentioned above that I “reconnected with old friends”
this term, you two were some of those “old friends” that I was talking about. ☺ I’m really glad we all
became closer over these past few months. I don’t wanna sound lame and corny, but you guys gave me
the boost of inspiration that I really needed this term. When I was lacking it, you guys would say or do
something that made me realize “Oh s**t, THAT’S what Brotherhood’s really about.” Thanksss!
Hien: I knew I had to include you in this or else you’d probably throw a fit. Am I right or am I right?
Haha ☺ Honestly though, you’ve been a great friend throughout the years, even though you do mean
things like send me phallic IMs in HUUGE font sizes to embarrass me in class… Thanks… Now, MAKE
ME FOOD!
I’m a little sad to end this term but I am looking forward to Omicron!!! Let’s keep up the pride and spirit
of Aphio and have an even better term ☺
Poetry Corner
Time’s Chokehold
What it means...
By Abis Akolawala
Looking for a clean slate I could not anticipate
What would lie ahead in the life I led
Nervous to approach the unknown (asian people)
Not backing out, I guess some courage was shown
Realizing this idea was the best to date
Derived from a close friend and future roommate
Thriving in a pool full of personalities
Surviving in school full of other formalities
Latching to fleeting hope of reaching the end
Snatching and needing that rope to rise and transcend
Discovering a new family and finding a place
Recovering from calamity and finding grace
Serving the community and doing what’s right
Not deserving immunity when pursuing the wrong fight
Drama exists no matter how we attempt to stay clear
Drama persists no matter how “exempt” you may appear
People may grow apart, and move on to whatever
People stay low and start to move on to other endeavors
Many remain to maintain what we hold dear
Many sustain the reign of the leaders, often bold and sincere
So what it all means is too convoluted for words
It may result in something sounding diluted and absurd
But to end this flow I might as well state
The memories are eternal and we can never recreate
After seeking an unexpected clean slate
Life as I knew it changed, more than I can ever anticipate…
Success is not a measure of a man but the character of his Gratitude is not repaid
family. in a day, but rather
returned in a lifetime.
There are two kinds
of people, those that want
happiness and those that
strive for it.
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By Lea La Croix
Time is a fish.
It’s hard to take a picture of a fish
when you’re under for so long,
holding your breath yet trying to breathe.
Trying to grasp it but out of reach,
a fish is unusually hard to hold onto,
scurrying and slipping away.
I’d like to say time is a fish,
but the comparison isn’t quite right.
I’ll tell you what time is like—
from experience.
I stare blankly waiting for you to approach.
When you strike, what am I to do?
I’m not going to tell you to stop,
to die so I can catch my breath.
I’m going to need a better reason
to pull out your pin,
throw you to the ground
and press deep into your face.
I stare, waiting for you to pass by,
hoping you slow just a minute or two.
I learned the hard way
what they say about time,
and my hopes sink under you
and your ruthless hands.
You are not like I thought—
forever generous.
You twisted society around your fingers,
convincing them and me
to be ruled by you.
We rush to get tasks done
by the end of your second lap.
You failed your promise of an hour extra—
to help me see with more daylight—
and instead took one away.
I’m not going to do something
because you tell me to
or because your biased hands want it done.
Is that why you rush me?
--because you like to see me writhe? Sweat?
Is it ‘cause you have to or because you want to?
If you’re on the checkered lap
I’m not going to tell you to stop.
Your heart has no good intentions so
why sprint when you’ll reach the end anyway?
I’ll abide when I believe
there is a reason for you to rush me.
Quotes by Hien Lam
X I T E R M NE W S L E T T E R
L E A D E R S H I P , F R I E N D SH I P A N D SE R V I C E
Crickets
No noise pollution way up here.
Just
Pure
Silence.
The familiarity of your heartbeat
and the oxygen filling your lungs
makes me feel at home.
Viewing the world from behind black eyelids
provides acute hearing above the noise pollution.
Pure Silence
except for thumping hearts
and increased inhalations.
As you gaze into the
deep brown windows of my heart,
your voice calms the part of me
that feels weightless.
Your voice waivers like a house of cards
balancing as you hold your breath,
cautious to not exhale quickly
as to send the tower crumbling to the floor.
Decisive yet slowly choosing the right words
when you asked me
to embark on a journey
that we would remember forever
By Lea La Croix
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The hunt
By Jennifer Katanyoutanat
The environment is wild
People everywhere, shouting and chasing
Everyone dispersed in lines unfiled
Racing, pacing, waiting…
An interview here, an interview there
We’re almost there
we have to try not to be so brass
but still, she’s got to go to class
point the arrow
release the pledges
no mercy, no foul
we’re almost there…
faster and faster, this term comes to an end
cha is around the corner
be sure to make many friends
get all the signatures, make the crossover
active status is the goal
In Between
Between fall and spring is the winter season No rushing no pledging, an active body is set People may lay low for whatever reason But many stay involved, and keep their spirit at best. Fundraisers are at large, along with fellowship events Still have weekly GBM’s, but nobody’s at the tents! Finishing up requirements in the time that remains To perhaps run for excomm to see what responsibility contains Or to just keep your active membership sustained Snowboarding trips galore for so many to be excited Better grades since pledging is over, much to be delighted Valentine’s Day grams and various nominations Family points with Sexy domination Thinking about picking up for the first time or not Or maybe waiting for next fall cuz we know it costs A LOT BDC and Camp Mataguay, making memories we often mention Bonding in the snow or chillin’ with other chapters, with no phone reception! Voting for our new leaders and looking at what lies ahead Pondering on what the future holds for our chapter, much light will be shed Some may question their role in the fraternity today Caught in between terms, We should look at spring and be excited to play! By Abis Akolawala Inspirational Words from Karen
Not many people can say they
do what we do… not many
people can actually DO what we
do… pursuing an education on
a collegiate level, maintaining
jobs, earning internships, dealing
with personal drama in regards
to friends, family, etc… AND on
top of all that, we are all actively
involved in a NATIONAL COED FRATERNITY, selflessly
dedicating our time and efforts
to our campus, community, fraternity, and nation. take PRIDE
in what you are achieving here
in this brotherhood. take
pride in what you will
achieve in the future, what
you are accomplishing in
the present and what you
have already overcome in
the past… and when you
are feeling a bit lost, just
think about why you are
here… why you continue to
participate in this fraternity…
go back to the basics and not
only rediscover your motivations, but USE it. do NOT
let it go to waste. use it to
put meaning back into everything that you do… don’t
merely “go through the motions.” going through the
motions submits to mediocre
actions, mediocre feelings,
mediocre accomplishments.
do not settle for average
when you have the potential
to be so much more... i believe in each AND every one
of you, please open your eyes
and allow yourselves to see
the potential and greatness I
already see. be open for
change, embrace it, do not be
afraid of it… change doesn’t
always have negativity attached to it. Let’s work TOGETHER to get Rho Rho out
of the standstill we’ve been
in. i know my aspirations and visions seem unreal and idealistic, and
yes they may be for the time being,
however, please realize it is NOT
IMPOSSIBLE. aspirations and
dreams that are worth fighting for
take time to achieve, but prove
MORE than worth it in the end.
just because we will not be able to
reach such a goal within a term does
not mean we should not try. progress is progress, whether we actually reach our goal or just land at
the halfway mark. Remember there
is ALWAYS room for improvement;
lets all start NOW to reach that
level sooner! BE GREAT, DREAM
BIG! ☺
iLFS,
Karen Castillo
shout outs & thanks to the
best of the BEST! my partnerrr! [ANDEEZIE]
my familyyy! [BOW TO
TAO] & my littleee!
[ZHANHONGKONG] J
[ps] I love you
To the Mu Class...
Telling you how ecstatic we are to see so many of you as active
members of Rho Rho can never get old. It only makes us more
proud to see so many of you step up to take on leadership roles
and holding tight to your passion of APhiO. We have always said
that you will be the future leaders of our chapter and we are
happy to have you prove
us correct. Congratulations on a year of active
membership. WE LOVE
MU!!
– Crystal & Kevin
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Jigga What? JiggaRHO!
By: Diana Peng One of my most memorable moments in Alpha Phi Omega has been dance comp 2008. When I heard about it as a pledge, there was absolutely no doubt that I would participate. I figured it would just be a group of us performing a short routine, competing with other chapters. Little did I know that performing at dance comp would feel like being on stage at Vibe. The amount of energy from the dancers as well as the crowd caused this sensational high that made all of us forget the fact that we didn’t get any sleep the night before. Those amazing fifteen minutes on stage were worth all the practices, the late nights of sweating and learning infinite counts of choreography, and the exhaustion and frustration in the wee hours of the night. It was at dance comp where I saw and felt the true spirit of our chapter as well as the meaning of brotherhood. I remembered why I decided to pledge, and I had never felt so proud to be a member of Rho Rho. I hope that we can carry the same spirit with us wherever we go, whenever we represent Alpha Phi Omega, and especially Rho Rho chapter. Here’s to the true spirit of brotherhood. JiggaRHO. 3-PEAT. LET’S GO. MVP, Just like Kobe!!
By: Angie Vettel
Being one of the lovely Xi
term Membership VPs has definitely been an awesome experience. I know most people just
think that we call roll and deal
with a million different emails, but
it really is more than that. I truly
believe that Membership VP is
one of the best positions on excomm. Sarah and I were fortunate enough to work with every
position on excomm and learn so
much about the ins and outs of
the fraternity. I can honestly tell
you that when I first pledged APO
I had never intended to be on excomm and to work with everything that goes on behind the
scenes. I’m so glad that I was able
to have this opportunity to work
with a group of such awesome
and spirited brothers, brothers
who weren’t afraid to say what
they believed in, what they felt, and
give ideas to help better the future
of our fraternity. Yeah MVP is also
about ordering standards and trying
to sell those $10 polo’s, btw thank
you John and Amara for making
that bomb infomercial, making sure
everyone finishes their requirements and etc, but it really helped
me find the true reason why I
joined and why I want to continue
to stay active until I graduate. I’m
so thankful that I was able to meet
so many dedicated and inspirational
people who have changed the way I
think of APO and even life in general. I am just so proud to be a part
of Alpha Phi Omega. All of you
have so much to contribute to this
fraternity, don’t be afraid to stand
up for what you believe and try
things that may feel new and
different to you. Life is all
about experience and even
though you might fail, in the
end each experience allows
you to grow and ultimately
better your own sense of
self. Thanks for helping to
make Xi term one of my
best.
To whom it may concern,
Being a brother for nearly two years now, it has come to my attention the state of affairs our chapter is currently in. But let us not take this state of affairs solely in a negative light. It is quite easy to give up faith, hope, and drive to see something mediocre fall beneath us without a second thought. But something of value, something of importance is not easily forgotten. For me personally Alpha Phi Omega, Rho Rho chapter is one of those things in my life. I believe so deeply in this fraternity that I know inside it will continue on even after I am gone, but the thing that rattles me is the condition this fraternity will be in. I know that there will be neophytes seeking admittance and there will be brothers wearing our letters promoting APhiO, but what I question in my head every day is, will they be upholding, improving, and adjusting to further improve for the best of chapter? Will the future be of mediocrity and settling? Or will it seek and hunger for improvement abiding to morals and standards? Will we value our chapter then as we did when this chapter was rechartered? Yet with all of these questions, I have been humbled and comforted. I have begun to see a new plethora of leaders arising. Leaders aren’t just those on Excomm, but rather each person in a multitude of other means. I urge everyone reading this to look inside themselves and search for their purpose and then highlight those strengths. If you are here to contribute through service, lead through example and promote the services you enjoyed. If your strength lies in brotherhood, exemplify yourself by being that helping, loving, caring brother. If you are here to lead, lead by example and lead by your voice. We are a body of many numbers. Physical means may be limited, but exercising your voice and your opinion is stronger than any army or any barricade. For those who may feel that it isn’t their time to speak or that their opinion isn’t as loud or as respected, you are WRONG. The voice of the new is even more impacting and to speak your mind is only an asset to the improvement of our chapter. Our chapter is full of promise and potential. Please reconsider and reevaluate what you can contribute and make our chapter stronger than it has ever been. The future is a constant parallel with the present, so lets take advantage of it, and start now… Page 10
iLFS, A brother with hope. X I T E R M NE W S L E T T E R
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Words from an SAA
Wow. It’s already end of the Xi term. I remember being elected as SAA during the fall quarter and not
knowing what I was getting myself into. I was scared and worried that I would not know what I am
supposed to do or not know what to say. I have come a long way since that time. Looking back on it
now, I am really glad that I was part of Xi Ex Comm. Being an SAA made me gain the confidence and
leadership skills that I was sorely lacking in the beginning of the term. I also got to know lot of brothers that I was not very close to. I am grateful that I got to share this experience with my two awesome
partners, Vinay and Harry. We were given difficult tasks at times especially during Parliamentary procedures but we got through it. Whether I become a part of ex comm next term or not, I still want to be
active as I can because I believe that I still have so much to give to this great fraternity. I look forward
to seeing new faces and new hopes next term. ☺
Brian Hur
SAA
Confessions of a 2 term SVP
LIKE O-M-G, today at school, I was totally crushing on this Korean Q-T in my math class. He has.. like… the most stunning face evvvaaa!.. like ya know! His face was like those Roman statues and when he shakes his bon bons at the clubs, I just wanna pass out from his godliness! But then after class I totally saw this b-i-t-c-h trying to make a move on my man! Oh no she didn’tttttt! Actually, I have never read or even seen that book/Lindsay Lohan movie in my life. So I was just pretending like I knew what I’m doing. Hahaha. Anyhooo. The term is almost up and its been super fun being ‘Cindy Service’ Here are a few “confessions” I just gotta tell before I leave office 1. When I’m walking to the front of the lecture hall to talk about service at GBM, I’m not really thinking about service, I’m thinking: “Oh my gosh, don’t trip… don’t trip!!! Everyone is looking!!!” I’m a massive clutz 2. Following on number 1, one time in DBH, while I was trying to walk down the aisles, the overhead projector got caught on my clothes and I almost dragged it down to the ground. Yikes, good thing I caught it, that would’ve been costly. 3. I have an identity crisis sometimes. During GBM I keep saying “We”, “Please let us know if you have any problems” “We’ll take care of it”. Then when people email me, they put “Hey SVPs!”, am I one person? Or two??!! Am I going insane?? 4. I never used gmail before in my life until I became SVP. I thought it was the most genius and amazing thing. I even made my own personal account! But after I made my own email, I never used it. Only the service one. Lol. Words from your Plexcomm and
Care to Laugh?
My job as a recording secretary was to not only
pay close attention during Pledge and Plexcomm
meetings in order to take minutes for our Xi
class, but to also uplift the mood/spirit of our
class at the end of the meetings by telling jokes,
riddles, trivia facts, and even pick up lines!
Get ready to hear some jokes, solve some riddles, and use some corny pick up lines on someone! –By Michelle Tran
have them.
One lady had her husband's ashes made into an egg
timer so that even in death he can still "help" in the
kitchen.
When Albert Einstein died, his final words died with
him. The nurse at his side didn't understand German.
Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
Mountains of Wishes
Three men visit the mountain of wishes where, if
you jump off and say your wish you'll get it.
So the first guy jumps and says I wanna be famous, POOF he's famous.
The second guy jumps and says I wanna be rich,
POOF he's a trillionaire.
Finally, the third guy goes trips over a stick and
says shit.
As he hits the bottom he lands in a pile of shit.
Riddles (answers are backwards)
What gets whiter the dirtier that it gets?
draobklahc a
What stays where it is when it goes off?
kcolc mrala na
Can a man legally marry his widow’s sister in the
state of California?
daed s’eh on
Pick up Lines
All those curves! And me with no brakes!
What can you catch but not throw?
dloc a
My love for you is like diarrhea. I can’t hold it
in…
What crime is punishable if attempted, but is not
punishable if committed?
Do you work for Cingular, cause you’re raising Edicius
my bar!
Voices
A
teacher asked a pupil
Do you sleep on your stomach? Can I?
a question, but she could
barely hear the child
It's not my fault I fell in love, you're the one
speaking since the other
who tripped me!
kids were making too
much noise. In an atIs your dad a terrorist, because you’re the
tempt to quiet them, she
bomb!
said, ''I can hear voices!''
I lost my teddy bear. Can I sleep with you?
I know milk does a body good, but damn
girl, how much have you been drinking?
Random Facts
In 1978, only eight percent of U.S. households had microwave ovens. As of 2006
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Two janitors outside
heard the teacher and
one said to the other,
''Jeez, she better stop
telling the kids about her
mental problems!''
X I T E R M NE W S L E T T E R
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
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Thank you everyone for making the past year the most fun I’ve had
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in Leadership, Friendship and Service,
Lea La Croix
Xi term Recording secretary
Xi Term Executive Committee
Crystal Quiroga
President
Cindy Nguyen
Service Vice President
Angela Vettel
Sarah Chong
Membership Vice President
Lea La Croix
Recording Secretary
Jimmy Nguyen
Fellowship Vice President
Membership Vice President
Derek Lee
Pledge Parent
Eric Sok
Fellowship Vice Presi-
Jennifer Fernandes
Mihir Shah
Treasurer
Fundraising Coordinator
Tanya Tabrizizadeh
Pledge Parent
Andrew Nguyen
Corresponding Secre-
Vinay Kunam
Harry Kong
Karen Castillo
Brian Hur
Corresponding Secretary
Sergeant at Arms
Sergeant at Arms
Diana Peng
Michael Tran
Diana Laforteza
Jeanelle Sebastian
Historian
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