Monthly Newsletter October 2010www.amsoc.com.br
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Need art?
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Find out where to bid onand buy contemporary Brazilianart to refresh the look of your home.
Playing it sae
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Read how a conversation between our author Natasha deCarvalho and her security experthusband can give advice to all of us.
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A look back at the AmSoccareer of our longest serving board member.
Thanking Eric StreetExpat websites guide
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Sort the good from the bad with our handy guide to SãoPaulo’s best expat websites.
It’s Halloween!
The American Society of São Paulo promotes friendship by organizingsocial, cultural and athletic events for its diverse membership; encouragesintegration with the Brazilian society;and supports the American traditionsof education, philanthropy andvolunteerism.
Our Mission
AmSoc Sotball Championship 2010
Witches, pumpkins, Haunted House…not to mention Kit Kats, Gobstoppers,Candy Corn, Smarties……It’s Hallow-een!!Join us for our Annual Hal-loween Party onSaturday, Octo- ber 30th at theMarine House inSão Paulo from17H – 19H00.Tickets will be30 R$ per Trick-or-Treater (upuntil 12 years of age), payable atthe door. Par-ents enter for free.We will have games with prizes for thechildren, a Haunted House, and Trick-or-Treating stations for the children.There will also be a light snack anddessert, and a cash bar for mom & dad.This event is a one-of-a-kind in São Pau-lo, where Trick or Treating isnot part of theculture.If you wouldlike to partici- pate on the par-ty committee, please contactRuth Hollard atruthhollard@hotmail.com or 9405-6424.The morevolunteers, the better the partyfor everyone.It’s also a funway to meet new people if you are newto São Paulo!At Yakult Park – Ibiuna, SPOct. 23, 24 & Nov.7The American Society of São Paulo(“AmSoc”) is pleased to announce thisyear´s Softball Championship will be heldon October 23rd, 24th and November 7that Yakult Park.I am also pleased to announce thatthe Confederação Brasileira de Beisbole Softbol will be our partner in thisevent. With their support, we will openour annual softball championship to thegeneral public in hopes of generating
an operating prot as well as attracting
some corporate sponsorships and newmembers. Our goal is to give the net
prot and donations to our charities.
Tournament Format
- Oct. 23-24: First Rounds will be a roundrobin format, with groups of 4 teams each playing each other, either on Oct. 23rd or Oct. 24th (no team plays on both days)- Nov. 7: Final Rounds will be Singleelimination format. Group’s top 2
nishers advance to winners’ bracket,
and the bottom two play in the consolation bracket.- All teams are guaranteed to play at least
3 games in the rst round
- Winning Team will be awarded aChampionship Jersey to each player - Games: 1 hour time limit; no walks; andunlimited pitching arc
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Name:
Melissa SabellaHarkin
Origin, timehere:
OriginallyBrazilian, butI’ve lived abroad,including America,for many years. I’ve been back in Brazilfor a little over 1year now.
Why São Paulo?:
My immediate family is here andIt’s the best place for my husband rightnow. He works for Outback Steakhouse,and the company is investing heavily inBrazil. São Paulo is the biggest city inthe Americas and 3rd biggest city in the planet. The possibilities and opportunitiesare endless.
Best things so far:
Culinary. There’s no place like São Paulowhen it comes to food. No wonder it’s theWorld’s capital of gastronomy.
Early frustrations:
In a city that is so fast paced, how come public services move in slow motion?Everything: Cartórios, Courts, etc.Whenever you need public services it takesforever and everything is very disorganized.
Have ‘saudade’ for anything back home?:
I miss USA in general, but I missMissouri more, and all my friends andfamily there. I also miss houses that arenot surrounded by huge walls, blueberry
mufns, snow, Halloween parties and kids
trick or treating around the neighborhood.
Progress with Portuguese:
Although I think in English and have been using English 95% of the time for the past 15 years, I’m a Portuguese nativespeaker so it’s going well. But, sometimes,I do get blanks in Portuguese.
Favorite place to hang out:
Avenida Paulista - the cafes, fnac, artshows, theaters...I just love it there.
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The President’s Corner
In the pastweeks I’ve hadthe pleasureof meetingseveral peoplenew to SãoPaulo. It is inthis time framethat peoplestill count their time here inweeks. “I’ve been here three weeks. I’m still at thehotel… I can’t wait to get out of thehotel.” Those with a couple monthsalready are by now anxious to get their possessions but face the inevitable,“Sorry sir, but your container is inSantos and stuck in Customs.”This time of year then is for somea time of beginning in São Paulo.Life here can be quite intimidatingat first. During the first days andweeks the enormity and complexityof São Paulo can be overwhelming.Getting connected with people andnew communities is perhaps the mostimportant thing you can do as anantidote against feeling down. If youare reading this it means you probablyhave connected to the AmericanSociety. We extend to you our “bem-vindo” and look forward to seeing youengaged in the community during themonths ahead. We hope you enjoy therhythm of Sampa life.In my President’s Corner article last
By
Tim Scott
, AmSoc president
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month, I challenged us all to think about where we might apply our “Helping Hands.” Here is a greatopportunity, the Angel Party. Thisannual party provides a day of Christmas fun and gifts to over 200children from American Society’sselected orphanages. Planningfor the event is in full gear andwe need more Helping Hands tomake this event a special day for all participants. Now is the time toengage your spirit of volunteerismand join in for a memorable event.Chances are that you will get outof the event, even more than you put in!The American Society is alsovery excited about this year’sAmSoc Softball Championship2010 (see page 4). You may besurprised to learn that there isan outstanding baseball/softballfacility just on the outside of thecity at Yakult Park in Ibiuna. Our Athletic Director, John Kennedyhas prepared an outstandingtournament that will be fun for
all and also benefts the charities
that the American Society workswith.October will be a great month. No matter how you spend it,resolve to make some memories,you’ll be glad you did.Abraços, Tim
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Please welcome the following New Members who joined us in August 2010. We are very grateful for their support, and that of all our members!See you at our Halloween Party if not sooner!!! Welcome to the AmericanSociety of São Paulo. Your Membership committee
Welcome to our new members rom August
NameMembership TypeCitizenshipCompany or Profession
John Patrick &Adriana A. LYONSFamilyAmericanWall Street JournalLuciana & Mateus ANDRADEFamily PatronBrazilianGraded SchoolAlex X. S. NAVARRETE & Marie Louise MILLERFamily PatronAmericanHSBCMary & Gonzalo PETSCHENFamilyAmericanCargillFlavio & Wendi BARBOSAFamily PatronBrazilianMagnesita Reratarios S.A.David & Silvia MIDGARDENFamilyAmericanUSDARainer S. & Uschi TAMSCHICKFamily PatronGermanBanco Westlb do Brasil S.A.Maria Edith G. FORMICOLA & Marcello ALBANESEFamilyBrazilian-ItalianGraded SchoolRick & Julie D. SINKFIELDFamily PatronAmericanLaureate Education INCMichael & Jennier LAMIAFamily PatronAmericanAvonLance & Katherine POSEYFamilyAmericanUS ConsulateMichael H. & Dawn KLASENFamilyAmericanFTE AutomotiveVictor & Ana Maria MUNOZFamilyAmericanDenham Capital ManagementEric & Aparecida VANDYKEFamilyAmericanGMMichael & Coree POISTFamilyAmericanUS ConsulateRebecca ALVARADOFamilyAmericanUS ConsulateMarcelo & Julia OLIBARRIAFamily PatronAmericanUS ConsulateHeather & Marcelo QUEIROZFamilyAmericanMauricio P. De CHIARO & Nathalie MIKELLIDESFamilyBrazilianVirtu CapitalManohar R. PATOLEJuniorAmericanAlexei BARRIONUEVOSingleAmericanThe New York TimesBert LEATHERMANJuniorAmericanAcademic and SAT TutorRicardo & Jennier FERNANDEZFamily PatronAmericanGeneral Mills - BrazilNicole & John MCDANIELFamilyAmerican
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