Hey District One. How are you all? Although there are 2-3 months left in the semester (or trimester, quarter, or whatever system), District One E-Boardizzle is prepared to update you on what’s been happening since last semester and what’s happening this semester. Soooooo, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
1. Farewell to Manders (NU 2009) and Maria (Wellesley 2010)
Two positions have changed for D1’s E-Board. Amanda Correa, one of our co-chairs, and Maria Bisquera, one of our national directors, have resigned their respective positions as of last month. The District One executive board would like to thank them for all their efforts making last semester and Kamayan a blast and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors. Hearts Forever!2. Say Hello to Javie (BU 2012), not ja-ve…
Our new national director for District One is Javier Onglao. Due to the limited time of picking Maria’s replacement, D1 E-Board voted in Javie as the new national director in a closed vote. Nonetheless, the District One executive board would like to welcome Javie into our family. Love ya D1 bro!
3. Get BIGGER D1! TFC in the hizzleee!
The District One executive board would like to welcome the University of Massachusetts Boston as our newest D1 member school. The Filipino Club (Yes, that’s their name) was co-founded by Hanah Fadrigalan and Marc Lujares. D1 member schools, please open your arms and integrate them into the District. Show some D1 Love!
4. FIND Spring Conference in the City of Brotherly Love, Philly!!!
District One is one of the seven districts of FIND, Inc., the Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue Inc. FIND, Inc. 2009 Spring Conference will take place at Drexel University from March 27-29. Join students from all districts to learn about Filipino heritage and pride. The theme for this year’s conference is “May Yabang, Hindi Mayabang”, which means “With pride, not arrogance” in Tagalog. For more information, contact d1find@gmail.com and look for details on our website.
5. GET CRAZY! The QUACKPOT is cominggggg….
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make that winning slam dunk? Or did you ever wanna do the entire ‘Get Your Head in the Game’ number on an actual basketball court? Watch out for the next newsletter for details for the district’s first basketball tourney!
6. Get in the car duck, we’re going shopping … for D1 SOSYAL!
This year’s Sosyal is gonna be bigger and better. D1 is not about getting drunk (most of the time)! Expect this year’s Sosyal to be filled with Filipino Art, Culture and Music. So mark your calendars beezies, APRIL 3, 2009! Details will be on the next newsletter and on the website.
7. We bring the STANK on Cultural Shows
Several schools of District One will have each of their own cultural shows to express Filipino culture. NU Barkada will be having their first cultural show, Bahay Kubo, on Friday, March 21 at Northeastern University. BUFSA will have their annual cultural show on Saturday, April 18 at Boston University. Expect more cultural shows from other D1 schools.
8. The Quacknasty is on Facebook!!!
District One has its own page of Facebook. Become a fan today and get all the benefits and updates. Photos, Videos, and events galore! Every school’s Facebook events will be posted on the page. To become a fan, type ‘District One: The Quacknasty’ in the search bar of Facebook.
9. Want to Voice (or QUACK!) your opinions in D1???
District One has a forum available to voice what you think D1 should be, how D1 should be, and ideas of what you want from D1. The link is available on d1connection.com under “Looking for some D1 friends?”. You can also email D1 E-Board at d1find@gmail.com because we’re lonely. Just kidding….but seriously.
Let’s make this OH-NINE the best everrrrr!!! RAWR! QUACK!
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