Congratulations VSO Officers 2012-2013!

Thank you everybody for coming out to VSO Elections! It’s been a fantastic journey throughout 2011-2012, however there’s always an end to an era with a fresh new beginning. With a new chapter, brings on new officers. Lets congratulate the new Very Sexy Officers of VSO!

President: Kevin Nguyen

Internal Vice President: Linda Son

External Vice President: Mary Vuong

Treasurer: Henry Nguyen

Secretary: Linda Huynh

Public Relations: Danny Nguyen, Kevin Do, & Young Nguyen

Social Directors: Kristen Lassen & Anthony Nguyen

Athletic Directors: Jon Chan & Erin Kurnia

Fundraising Directors: Lien Tracy Dang & Peter Duong

Cultural Directors: Young Baek & Anh Le

Historian: Trung Phan

Media Editor-in-Chief: Katelynn Rathbun

»IMPORTANT«

• Paris by Night: Le VSO Formal 
  What? Celebrate one last time with your VSO Officers of 2011-2012 as we go to Paris…by Night! We’ll be inducting the new officers, revealing superlatives, saying goodbye to our seniors, and much more!
  When? SATURDAY (04/14) @ 6:30PM  
  Where? The Hippodrome
  
  ***Buy your tickets at the AASU Office (Reitz 3rd Floor) throughout this week! $25 for single people and $23 [per person] for couples!***
  FB Event: click 

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Last VSO GBM Recap

Word of the Day: Yeu (love) [watch the video: click]

»VSO Rewind«

• Mot Hai Ba Do! - It was a blast celebrating our IVP’s 21st birthday! Thank you everybody for coming!
• VSO Camping - Oh goodness. What a night!
  > Check out the recap video: click 

»Sports«

• VSO Rangers won Monday night 60-25! Their last game is against Bottoms Up on Monday (03/26) in SWRC Court 3 at 8PM.
• Pho All Night won their last game 28-25! Still undefeated!! Next game is against the HEALers on Thursday (03/28) on Lake Alice Field 3 at 7PM.
• AASU Olympics is Sunday (03/25) at 9AM-3PM. Location TBA. Come out and support VSO!
• UVSA Olympics is going to be at Georgia Gwinnet College campus on April 21st from 8AM to 7PM. If you’re interested in playing, the deadline for registration is April 6th!! There will be sports such as flag football, soccer, volleyball, obstacle course, and tug-a-war. Only the first 12 schools to register can play!!
  > Registration is $75 for 20 players which covers lunch during the day.
  > If 20 players go, it would cost $3.75 per person.
  > Lodging will be provided
  > Contact Linda Huynh if you’re interested!!

»Culture«

• This week we dove into the subject of Vietnamese wedding traditions. 
• A wedding consists of three parts: the grooms house, the bride’s house, and the reception. 
  > At the groom’s house, an odd number of men carry trays bearing gifts to exchange to the same number of women.
  > The tea/wine ceremony begins with the groom’s family gives the bride’s family a sip of wine. By accepting the wine, the bride’s family is agreeing to admit the groom’s party.
  > The groom’s mother always gives the bride jewelry as a gift of prosperity. 
  > At the reception held at night, the happy couple go to each table to accept wedding gifts, cards, and money. 
  > Gifts given are typically $50-$500.
• Watch the culture video: click

»Superlatives«

• It’s the end of the year now so superlatives are being given out!
• Nominate VSO members for superlatives (the number in parenthesis is the amount of people who can win that title):
  -Most Valuable NewGen (1)
  -Freshiest Freshie (1)
  -Best Pair of ACES (2)
  -Cutest Couple (2)
  -Most Trolled/Master Troll (2)
  -Freshmen Heart breaker (2)
  -Life of the Party (2)
  -Biggest Nguyener [aka Most Athletic] (2)
  -Mr. and Mrs. Most Likely to Cake (2)
  -VSO Sweethearts (2)
• The winners will be announced at formal!!
• Email your superlative nominations at VSOInternalVicePresident@gmail.com!

»VSO Formal«

• Time to pass the party it up one last time before the current officers are replaced by the new generation of officers! The event will be held on Saturday (04/14)!!
• Location is TBA

»Officer Nominations«

• In order to run for an officer position, you must have attended FIVE meetings!! Same goes for voting!
• Positions:
  - President (must be an officer before holding this title)
  - Internal Vice President
  - External Vice President
  - Treasurer
  - Secretary
  - Public Relations
  - Cultural Director
  - Social Director
  - Fundraising Director
  - Athletic Director 
  - Historian
  - Media Editor-in-Chief 
• Email your officer nominations at VSOInternalVicePresident@gmail.com!
• Watch this video as current officer share why we love our jobs: click 

DANG GIRLLLL! YO COFFEE SMELLS PHO-RESH!

Word of the Day: cà phê (coffee)

The world’s most expensive coffee is made in Vietnam and is called cà phê Chồn (pronounced ca fay choum). It retails for $160 and is highly revered as one of the most delicious coffees in the world. The catch is that the berries were previously eaten by a weasel and “let out” *wink*

- Mary Vuong

P.S. The Vietnamese community is very present in the nails industry. It is essential to know the toxic chemicals those who work at nail salons endure on a daily basis in order to raise enough money to support themselves and their families. Take time out of your schedule to come out to UF KPL’S Poisonous Polish Forum Wednesday (03/14) at 7:30PM to 9:30PM in Little 221. (FB Event: click here)

UPCOMING EVENTS

> Reverse ACE Week <

 - What? Time to repay your amazing anh/chis and be a good em by hanging out with them and treating them to special activities planned out in a week full of PHO-N! 

- When? Thursday 03/15 - Wednesday 03/21

- Where? SO MANY PLACES (check FB event for more details)

»FB Event: click here«

>VSO Camping Trip!!!<

- What? On the third day of Reverse ACE Week, come spend time with your phamily by camping with us!! 

- When? Saturday 03/17 (3:00PM) - Sunday 03/18 (7:00AM)

- Where? Itchetucknee Park

»Rides will be provided at Commuter Lot with one group leaving at 3:00PM and another at 5:00PM for those who want to catch us after FSA’s Barrio. 

»Tickets for camping are ON SALE at the AASU Office (3rd floor Reitz) from 11AM - 4PM. They’re $15 per ticket!!

»FB Event: click here«

>Fourth GBM/Nominations Night/Paint the Wall<

- What? Come to our FOURTH general body meeting where nominations will be held for our future officers. Afterwards to continue Reverse ACE Week, we shall go to the famous wall on 34th to make VSO’s mark!

- When? 7:00PM - 9:30PM
- Where? TUR L005 & Wall on 34th 

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SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS!

Word of the Day: rượu rắn (Snake Wine)

Try having this for your 21st birthday. *wink* Whole cobras are infused in rice wine in a beverage called rượu rắn (pronounced roooo rang). It is known to improve health and male virility. The guest of honor usually has a shot of rượu rắn along with the whole beating snake heart.

- Mary Vuong

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Important Dates

• Reverse ACE Week!
  When: 03/15-03/21
  Where: FB event page will be up soon with all locations!  
  What: You know how your Anh/Chi’s have been helping you throughout the year? Well it’s time for you to return the favor! Spend time with your Anh/Chi’s and be a good Em by going out to VSO’s week long events!
  ***Side note: 03/17 (Saturday) will be VSO’s camping trip!! Get your tents, sleeping bags, etc ready for a fun as pho time. Tickets will be sold soon. More info TBA!
  
  
• Fourth GBM (Nominations Meeting!)
  When: 03/20, Tuesday @ 6:30PM
  Where: TUR L005
  What: It’s VSO’S second to last meeting so come out before the spring semester ends!! We’ll be discussing nominations for the future officers of VSO so come out and spend what little time you have left with us!! 

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Word of the Day: thuốc (medicine)

The seasons are changing so don’t get yourself sick! If you’re Vietnamese, you have got to know the weird traditional treatments our families suggest to get rid of something like a simple cold. 

If you’re coughing, aching, or just in a bad mood, Vietnamese people suggest rubbing dău (oil, specifically green oil) over the place that is causing you to be sick.

You think that’s weird? Viet people get intense!

My mom and grandma would always make me cao gio, which is when you rub dău over your chest and back then take a spoon or coin to…carve the affected areas. The results leave your chest/back with markings that are supposed to pull out the “wind” to the surface of our bodies and create a way for it to escape our bodies.

That sound bad? How about fire cupping? It’s purpose is to do the same thing as cao gio, but you use fire and jars that are pressed on to your back which then causes the skin on your back to puff out (grossed out?). Afterwards, the jars are removed leaving you with circular marks to allow your “wind” to leave.

So take your vitamins, eat plenty, stay hydrated, and get rest!

- Kevin Nguyen 

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Important Upcoming Dates

• Pho Fundraiser
  When: Sunday 02/19, 10AM-8PM
  Where: Gainesville Garden Club
  What: Get pho, che, AND drinks for $7.50, all you can eat for $20.00, and spicy pho challenge for $10.00! Proceeds benefit Children of Vietnam!
  http://www.facebook.com/events/154415971342034/  
  
  
• Third Spring GBM
  When: Tuesday 02/21, 6:30PM-8:00PM
  Where: TUR L005
  What: Our third general body meeting this semester will be led by our NewGen members! They’ll get to know what it’s like to be in the officers’ shoes! 
  
  
• Myster Event
  When: Saturday 02/25
  Where: TBA
  What: More info about this mystery event will be at the third GBM! Remember to save the date for some awesome fun!!  

Successful Tet! Big Thanks!

Wow wow wow!!! Last night Tet Show was on fire! Thank you to everybody who came out to spend the evening with your VSO Phamily! The night was filled with delicious food, extraordinary performances, and loads of fun. 

I’d like to thank everybody who helped make yesterday possible. Everybody who came to help set up along with the officers from early in the morning at 9:00AM to the end of show are amazing! We couldn’t of done it without you! 

Thank you to the emcees Anna Au and John Nguyen, the performers, and everybody who participated in the show whether it be on stage, back stage, or all over the stage!

Also big kudos to Kim Nguyen for directing such a fantastic show. Beastin’ these events like a pro! 

VSO PHO LIFE!

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Ready for the show!?!

I hope you all know that TOMORROW is VSO’s big day! Our Tet Show 2012 will have doors open at 6:00PM in the Reitz Grand Ballroom with plenty of fun stations, a photo op area, and free food and beverages! 

Words can’t even explain how excited I am! We have so many great acts that include singing, skits, and a lot of epic dances! 

Want more details? Click here!

Also, we’ll be having an After Party at Status to continue on with the fun! Check out the facebook event page for more info like getting special treatment if you say you’re from VSO! Click here!

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This weekend is packed full of NGUYEN, but next weekend, VSO will have something equally exciting! Our Pho Fundraiser next Sunday (02/19) starts at 10AM-8PM as we serve you AMAZING food! 

$7.50 for Delicious Pho,  Refreshing Drinks, Sweet Che

$20.00 to get ALL YOU CAN EAT! (this includes if you want to stay then leave and come back later for some more pho!)

$10.00 to try our Spicy Pho Challenge! Win and we’ll give you a free special Spicy Pho T-shirt!

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VSO 2nd 2012 GBM Recap! (02/07)

Here’s what you missed in today’s AWESOME meeting! 

Word of the Day: Li Xi (lucky money)

• Video: click here!

Sports

• All we know is Nguyen Nguyen Nguyen! (get it? punny.)
• Pho All Night (Co-Rec Flag Football) won their first game 64-6. Next game is Wednesday (02/08 @ 7:00PM) at Maguire Field 3.
• Lady Rangers (Women’s Flag Football) has their next game Thursday (08/09 @ 9:00PM) at Lake Alice Field 3.
• VSO Rangers (Co-Rec Basketball) won their first game 60-23. Next game is Monday (02/13 @ 8:00PM) at SWRC 2. 
• If you’re interested in playing, contact our Athletic Directors (Linda Huynh and Brian Tran) via facebook. 

Little Big Wars Recap

• The event was such a great success! Thank you to everybody who came out and had a day full of fun as well as the formation of new VSO Phamilies! 
• Check out the memories: click here!

Culture

• Preparing for Tet is serious business! There are things you do and things you don’t do for the special day. 
• DO: Clean your house, spend time with family, pay off debts, and give lucky presents. This way you can strengthen relationships and start the year on a high note!
• DON’T: Do bad things (duh!), sweep your house on the day of Tet to avoid getting rid of good fortune in your house, hurt/kill animals (don’t do this ANY day!!), and give away clocks, cats, medicine, or cuttle fish. It’s just bad news and unlucky! 
• Culture Segment: click here!

TET!!!

• The big event is finally approaching! It’s THIS SATURDAY IN THE REITZ GRAND BALLROOM!!
• Doors open at 6PM. 
• There’s FREE FOOD, FREE DRINKS, & FREE ENTERTAINMENT!
• Also we’ll be distributing our awesome FREE annual VSO magazine!!
• There will be TONS of prizes and li xi giveaways!
• Support your friends cause our acts are UBER awesome! Lion dancing, popping, break dancing, traditional dancing, modern dancing, singing, a shadow skit, and much much MORE!! 
• UCF, FSU, USF, and GEORGIA will be attending as well!
• Oh? Who are the emcees?? Of course my awesome co’s (this is Kevin :P) Anna Au and John Nguyen! 
• Tet Promo (Sh*t VSO Says): click here!
• Facebook Event: click here!

VSO Tet After Party

• Tet wasn’t enough of a high for you!? Well come to the after party at Status! Mention you’re from VSO and you’ll get some special treatment!
• More details can be found on the facebook event: click here!

Pho Fundraiser

• Sunday (02/19 @ 10AM to 8PM) at Gainesville Garden Club (1350 NW 75th St., Gainesville, FL, 32605) 
• Pho, Che, & Drinks $7.50
• All you can eat: $20.00 (you can go and leave throughout the day so you can have pho for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Mmmmm)
• Spicy PHO Challenge: $10.00 (complete the challenge and you get a free VSO Spicy Pho t-shirt!)
• All proceeds benefit Children of Vietnam! 

VSO’s NewGen

• After two straight weekends of preparing for Tet and Pho Fundraiser, the officers are exhausted as pho! That’s when the NewGen will fill in for us and present the 02/21 General Body Meeting! 
• For a meeting, they’ll be running the show and planning it all to get a feel of what they could potentially be doing next school year!
• Join the FB group (click here!) and sign up for positions!
• We’re offering amazing opportunities like shadowing current officers, enhancing leaderships skills, and more! 

VSO T-Shirts

• We just got a new shipment of VSO shirts to sell! So come next meeting with $10 to get one! 
  
  

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Remember what’s happening this week!! (02/05 - 02/12)

• 02/07 Tuesday (6:00 PM): VSO’s SSS (Second Spring Semester) Meeting! 
  Location: TUR L005
  Come to our second general body meeting and spend time with your favorite Phamily! Learn more about Tet, Pho Fundraiser, and much more!
  http://www.facebook.com/events/376509482374777/ 
• 02/11 Saturday (6:00 PM): Tet Show 
  Location: Reitz Grand Ballroom
  Ready for an EPIC show beyond belief? Come to our Tet show and celebrate the year of the dragon with us. There will a variety of performances that will leave you in awe PLUS free food and beverages! 
  http://www.facebook.com/events/282159695172852/ 
• 02/11 Saturday (10 AM): Tet Show AFTER Party
  Location: Status
  Still feeling the adrenaline from our awesome show? Go to the after party and celebrate with fellow VSO peeps!
  http://www.facebook.com/events/238559359558867/  
• 02/19 Sunday (10 AM-8 PM): Pho Fundraiser
  Location: Gainesville Garden Club
  Stop by to get some deliciously authentic pho! Plus there will be sweet che and refreshing drinks for only $7.50 all together! Want all you can eat pho? Then get it for $20! And if you’re feeling adventurous, try our spicy pho challenge for only $10.00. Yum! Proceeds benefit Children of Vietnam. 

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IMPORTANT Dates!!

• 02/07 Tuesday (6:00 PM): VSO’s SSS (Second Spring Semester) Meeting!
  Location: TUR L005
  Come to our second general body meeting and spend time with your favorite Phamily! Learn more about Tet, Pho Fundraiser, and much more!
  http://www.facebook.com/events/376509482374777/ 
   
• 02/11 Saturday (6:00 PM): Tet Show
  Location: Reitz Grand Ballroom
  Ready for an EPIC show beyond belief? Come to our Tet show and celebrate the year of the dragon with us. There will a variety of performances that will leave you in awe PLUS free food and beverages! 
  http://www.facebook.com/events/282159695172852/ 
   
• 02/19 Sunday (10 AM-8 PM): Pho Fundraiser
  Location: Gainesville Garden Club
  Stop by to get some deliciously authentic pho! Plus there will be sweet che and refreshing drinks for only $7.50 all together! Want all you can eat pho? Then get it for $20! And if you’re feeling adventurous, try our spicy pho challenge for only $10.00. Yum! Proceeds benefit Children of Vietnam. 

(Source: ufvso)