Monthly Newsletter May 2012www.AmSoc.com.br
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The Tablet Issue
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A round-up of the best applications for kids,entertainment and productivity!
Hardware
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There are plenty of choices for those wishing to gettheir hands on a tablet.
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How travel apps canhelp you out in many situations before or during your next trip!
Travel apps
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
The Tablet Issue Save the date Save the date
Upcoming AmSoc events:
May 11th - Aua Gaa Ju 30th - 4th o Juy Paty
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Volunteer Day You Are Invited!
(see more about the Gala on page 3)
Clouds and cool weather didn’t hamper anyone’s fun at the Volunteer Day heldat the U.S. Consulate on April 21. TheAmerican Society’s Community ActionCommittee and the Consulate invitednearly 80 children from six differentcharitable institutions to a day of sports,arts and crafts and just plain fun. With100 volunteers (more volunteers thankids!), there was plenty of opportunityfor the children to meet new people andfor our volunteers to get to know theincredible children the American Societyhelps support.The children arrived at noon and wereable to choose from several sports to play,including American-style football hosted by the Corinthians Steamrollers footballclub. Guilherme Lima and Geração Vida Nova ran soccer games with the kidsand the Graded Scouts paddled around
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Last month Icommented onhow amazing itis that due to thestrong Real thecost of living inBrazil is veryexpensive -Brazilians aretravelling to theU.S. to shop. TheEconomistmagazine usesthe MacDonald’s Big Mac indexas a simple comparison to measure purchasing power parity. The base isthe cost of a Big Mac in the U.S whichis US$4.20. The most expensive BigMac is in Switzerland at US$6.81- or the Swiss Franc is 62% overvaluedcompared to the U.S. dollar. The BigMac in Switzerland is followed bythose in Norway and Sweden. TheBrazilian Big Mac cost is US$5.68,Brazil is the fourth most expensive! If you want to plan a vacation based onBig Mac dinners - Hong Kong works best at US$2.12!So based on the Economist index theReal is 35% overvalued, or the exchange parity should be about R$2.40. I don’tknow what the exchange rate should be, but Brazil, as a developing economy,following Switzerland, Norway andSweden on the Big Mac index doesn’tseem right.So, I am packing my suitcase for ashort trip to the States. Based on theabove analysis and many newspaper articles on Brazilians shopping in theU.S., my suitcase is empty. I need totake advantage of the exchange rateand the lower prices in the U.S. I don’tneed anything but might as well buysomething. OK, I will be bringing back a new golf bag which is important,maybe a new putter...The AmSoc Gala event teamcontinues working around the clock to put together a memorable dinner/dance
on May 11th. This includes nalizing
the selection of a DJ, the appropriatelighting/decorations, and the donationsfor the silent and live auctions. Weare very fortunate to have GM as our major sponsor and you will have theopportunity to view several of their latest models at the event.Also, do not forget to mark downJune 30th on your calendar to celebratethe 4th of July in style at the consulatefacility! See on page 8 for more detailsof this event.Abraços,Joe
President’s Corner
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Joe Sherman
,AmSoc president
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The AmSoc Community ActionCommittee inorms about news withinthe community and supported charitiesand asks or your active participationVivenda da Criança
Congratulations to the young adults in MenorAprendiz Program.
8 apprentices are currently workingat La Selva Bookstore Headquarters.If you are looking for apprenticesfor your company. (You know it isrequired by Brazilian law.) Keepour young adults at Vivenda in
mind. Please contact the ofce of
the American Society.
Moving
Are you moving? Do you have items you can’ttake with you?
Don’t throw them away!! Our AmSoc Charities can take them off your hands. Clothes, appliances,furniture, kitchen items, cleaningsupplies, anything you have andcan’t use anymore!Please contact Eileen Tasso,eileentasso@gmail.com
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Have Some Fun at the AmSoc Gala Auction
Want the chance to win a piece of beautiful Brazilian art, a weekendgetaway, jewelry, or dinner at a toprestaurant – all while raising moneyfor a great cause? Then don’t miss thesilent and live auctions at the AmericanSociety Annual Gala on May 11th.The auctions will feature fabulous and
unique items that you’ll denitely want
to bid on.The silent auction will take placeduring the cocktail hour. Here’s how itworks:1) Look for the number written onyour invitation. That is your silentauction number.2) Write your auction number and bid on the sheet next to the item youwant to win. The highest bid wins.3) As you leave the dinner dance,the winning auction numbers will be posted on a large Board. If your number is listed, proceed to the table to collectyour prize and pay with credit card,cash or check.The live auction, which takes placeduring dinner, will feature eight larger items. To get in on the action, raise your hand when you want to bid. If you win,one of our assistants will come to your table to collect your payment and giveyou the item right then and there.The silent and live auctions areeasy and fun, besides knowing that the proceeds are going to a very worthycause.The following is just a taste of someof the amazing auction items that will be available:
ART
Paulo Van Poser/10 printsGregory Fink/paintingGalina/paintingDavid Dalmau/paintingNadja Venezian/ramed maskAline Fontaine/sculptureDominique/old printsJean Rosenthal/sculpture
HOTELS
Estancia Santa Clara/ 2 weekendsHotel ShangralaJuma LodgeMarriot Bueno Aires/2 nightsBarbizon,Miami/1 week 2 bedroom aptChapada Diamantina Resort/BahiaMarriot/New Orleans/3 nightsSpaMed/SorocabaPousada Canto do Camburi/1 weekendLapinha/5 nightsMarriot/Orlando/3 nightsMarriot/Fort Lauderdale Harbor Beach/3 nightsMarriot Marco Island Beach Resort/Spa/3 nightsMarriot/Tampa/3 nightsJW Marriot/Lima Peru/3 nightsMarriot Miami Biscayne Bay/3 nightsMarriot Aruba & Stellaris Casino Resort/3 nightsRenaissance São Paulo/2 nightsJW Marriot Rio de Janeiro/2 nightsMarriot Executive Apts.Ibirpuera Park/2 nightsRenaissance Jaragua H&C S.Domingo/3 nightsMarriot, Irvine, Cali/3 nightsThe Westin/Aspen/4 nightsThe Gant/Aspen/4 nights
RESTAURANTS
Fogo de Chão/ 1 dinnerProto Rubayat/dinner or 2Figueira Rubayat/dinner or 2
AIRTICKETS
AA/2 USA ticketsGol/2 international ticketsGol/2 domestic tickets
MISC
3 weekday gol green ees at Guarapiranga Gol ClubWeekend photo session with FalaPhotoOuting or one at the SP gol clubNecklace rom PreludioHaircut by Marcos Proença1 hr massage6 private yoga lessonsWhite gold watch by InvictaOne-month unlimited pass to Yoga FlowMassage at QPostura
Get Lucky
If you like immediate
gratication, be sure to nd the
Lucky Box in the cocktail areaduring drinks before dinner. Withthis game of chance, you areguaranteed to win something.Simply pay R$50 to randomlychoose an item from the closedLucky Box. The items are valuedfrom R$50-R$150 so you canliterally triple your money.
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