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Our Mission
The American Society of So Paulo promotes friendship by organizing social, cultural and athletic events for its diverse membership; encourages integration with the Brazilian society; and supports the American traditions of education, philanthropy and volunteerism.
Presidents Corner
I would like to welcome two new Board members - Judy Zanchi and Julie Gattaz. Judy is a newcomer to So Paulo coming from New Orleans and Julie is an old timer By Joe Sherman, AmSoc president here in So Paulo. Both ladies helped in organizing our Gala Event last May and we count on them to continue to be active participants on our Board, welcome Judy and Julie! As I look back over our activities the first part of this year I must congratulate our Board and volunteers for a fantastic job. We had our AGM at the new consul general residence; a formal dinner/ dancing Gala Event with 400 guests; a volunteer day at the consulate facility for one the organizations we support; and a 4th of July celebration complete with fireworks. Plus all the sporting events and the one and only Abacaxi bowl! So, off to the second half of 2012. The fun starts with a pancake breakfast and Little League signups on August 18. For those parents with Little League age children we need help with coaching - get in touch with me or John Kennedy. On September 13 we will be having a thank you cocktail for our sponsors. The American Society continues its partnership with the Vida Jovem event which will be on September 21. This year it will be at the Jockey Club in a different format where you will have the option of participating in the entire event with dinner or just for the cocktail and silent auction portion. So check the program for details, I am sure it will be a worthwhile evening. In October we will have the popular Halloween for kids night and on the evening of November 20 or 21 a Thanksgiving celebration. In early December we will have our traditional Christmas party. We dont have dates for all yet but we will be having adult sporting events including the golf Challenge Cup which will be organized by the St. Andrews Society this year. So watch the Forum or check out our website on details of the events. Enjoy the well organized, quality activities the Board will be working on. We welcome volunteers if you would like to participate and help out. Call the office and we will set you up on one of our committees. I am looking forward to seeing you at American Society events. Abraos, Joe
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Lynn Cordeiro, editor and layout Ernest White II, staff writer Forum is printed by EGB. (http://www.egb.com.br) Views expressed in Forum do not necessarily reflect those of the American Society board of governors, members, or staff. Forum reserves the right to edit content for brevity and/or clarity.
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Corporate Sponsorship
Each year, AMSOC provides a wide range of support and services to the American and English-speaking expat community in So Paulo. This is all made possible in part by support from the local business community in the form of corporate sponsorships. Not only do these sponsorships help cover the cost of AMSOCs dayto-day operations, but they help us to program wonderful events and activities for our members, such as the Fourth of July and Halloween parties and the annual Gala event held each May. Most importantly, however, a large part of these sponsorships is donated to local charities, underlining AMSOCs commitment to improving the community for everyone. From August through the end of the year, our board members will be working closely with current and potential sponsors for the 2013 fiscal year. Some of our largest sponsors include Chevrolet, which supports the annual Gala, with proceeds going to the Maria Helen Drexel orphanage in Zona Sul, and Nextel, which sponsored the fireworks for our Fourth of July bash last month. In 2013, another charity will be selected to by our Charity Action Committee to be the beneficiary of funds received via corporate sponsorship. With AMSOC assisting So Paulos expatriate and local communities, your support is always going to a worthwhile cause. If your company is interested in sponsoring the American Societys projects, please contact Ricky Rubeiz at 3849-2314, or by email at rrubeizjr@ terra.com.br.
GM was the major sponsor of the Gala Event held on May 11th. Two of their popular models were on display for the 400 guests attending the event.
The American Society would like to thank the following additional donors for their generous support of the Annual Gala:
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On Saturday, June 30th we celebrated the 236th Independence Day of the United States with an event co-hosted by the American Consulate of So Paulo. Over 250 guests and children enjoyed a beautiful, warm sunny day in the consulate recreational area. Our opening ceremony began with the Marine Color Guard, followed by a warm welcoming from our President Joe Sherman, an invocation from Pastor Jane Hawkins, words of welcome and thanks from Bill Popp our Acting Consul General, and proudly closed with the presentation of a check for R$34,000 to the Helen Drexel organization. What a fantastic day! The grounds were decorated in red, white and blue to festively celebrate this occasion. The food was served fresh off the grill, hot and ready for all the fixings. The salad table was huge and people just kept bringing more delicious salads to share. Later in the afternoon, desserts were served and gobbled up by everyone. There were lots of free sodas, aqua de coco and chips available, thanks to PepsiCo. The day wouldnt have been complete without roasted marshmallows over hot coals, with the gooey goodies bringing smiles to the childrens faces. The kids had some great rides,
games and fun that included a magician to keep them smiling all afternoon. The sparklers at sunset were a fantastic hit and burned out way too fast. We want to thank everyone who helped make this a success: Our Decorations sponsored by Amyis Brasil; the Kitchen sponsored in part by Shu Hung and 3M; and last but not least the setup and operational teams were fantastic, as well as the Consulate staff who made everything possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Music was provided again this year by the rock-and-roll band, Hideaway Cats that was sponsored by Sealed Air. They had everyone singing along and swing dancing to their memorable tunes. The day ended with some fantastic Fireworks, our first in over a decade. They were made possible by Nextel and the hard work of the Consulate staff to approve the site from a safety perspective. The Firemen were on site to make sure everything went well. Of course, the kids loved climbing on the Fire truck and setting off the siren. Weve uploaded some pictures onto the AMSOC website for your viewing delight. You can receive a complimentary copy of your pictures by contacting Lynn@falaphoto.com
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Featuring: Cocktail; Dinner; Silent and Live Auctions; Open Bars; Entertainment featuring Standup Comedy with Yvette Mattos and Dance Party with DJ Milton Chuquer Tickets: - Cocktail and Dance Party R$ 150,00 per person - Complete package including dinner and drawing R$ 350,00 per person Contacts: - AmSoc office - 5182-2074 or by email: amsoc@americansociety.com.br - Vida Jovem office - 2063-1230 or by email: gerencia@vidajovem.com - Vida Jovem - AmSoc Liaison - Mark Abrams (9322-7544 or marksabrams@gmail.com)
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Thank you! Over 15 families in Campo Limpo received warm jackets and other winter clothes thanks to the items donated by members of our community. For people who struggle to make ends meet, buying a new sweatshirt or pair of warm pants is out of the question. These families in Campo Limpo are now prepared to face cold days this winter. Used clothes can always find a home so if youre cleaning your cupboards any time in the future, dont hesitate to contact Sue Banman Sileci at sue@sileci.com. Another success was the cleaning supplies campaign. We met our goal of 2000 liters or kilos of cleaning supplies and these were distributed among several of the American Societys orphanages and day care centers. Rosangela Estrella at Vida Jovem said, Cleaning products are a significant part of our budget and something almost no one remembers when they make a donation. Thanks for remembering! The Angel Party With three months left till the American Society Angel Party, theres still a lot of work to do. We need you! The Angel Party is a Christmas party held each year, this year on November 10, for over 220 children in day care centers, orphanages and educational programs, all funded in part by the American Society and people like you. The party is held at Chapel School and the kids have a great day of food, games and fun. At the end of the party, Santa Claus comes and gives each child a special gift bags with presents for just that child. Right now were in need of people to help Santa by shopping for all the items in one childs bag. You would need to buy tennis shoes, a backpack, a toy, pants and a shirt, socks, underwear, a coat or sweatshirt and some candy. You can also donate R$350 and well do the shopping for you. We also need plenty of help with organizing the party, from rounding up sponsors, donors, prizes and cash to helping on the day of the party. Theres a lot of work to be done. Come help make the thirteenth Angel Party the best party yet. Contacts Eileen Tasso: eileentasso@gmail.com Sue Banman Sileci: sue@sileci.com
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the astronomical statistics, travelers to the U.S. still only represent 29% of all Brazilians who go abroad, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which says that Western Europe receives a whopping 52% of all Brazilian travelers overseas. Patricia Rojas of the U.S. Travel Association thinks that bringing Brazil in to the VWP would mean double the number of tourists to the U.S., and a resulting increase in U.S. tourism to Brazil, as visa requirements for Americans would once again be lifted. Still, that additional wave of visitors from both countries could be hampered until sufficient improvements to Brazils overtaxed transportation infrastructure can be made. Restrictions on air traffic to and from So Paulos terminallyjammed Guarulhos airport, Brazils main international gateway, remain in effect until October 2015, when the U.S.-Brazil Open Skies agreement comes fully into effect, allowing any airline of the two countries to operate
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Falkland Islands - Cruise ship passengers leaving the same day do not require a visa. - For longer visits visas are not required by visitors from Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tawain, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City. French Guiana - Guiana is a part of France, the entry requirements are the same. - Visas are not required by visitors from the following countries for visit up to 90 days: Albania, Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, St Kitts and Nevis, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela. - A Schengen visa is not valid for most French territories. A separate visa is required. Guyana - Nationalities from Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Dominica, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Luxembourg, Montserrat, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, St Christopher and Nevis (St Kitts), St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America can enter without a visa. - All other nationalities need to head to an embassy/ consulate. Paraguay - Visitors from Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,
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Excellent location Apartment for rent Apt 163m2, 3 suites + 1 bedroom, closet, balcony, great kitchen, large hydromassage, 3 garage, maids suite. Common area w/ heated pool, BBQ, sports court, party lounge, playground, sauna. Near the best American and bilingual schools (800m Graded), hospitals (Einstein and S Luiz), B Marx Park, Shopping Jd Sul. Very quiet street. R$4500/mo. Carol 8420-2723 / Orlando 8420-2732 / carolpellegrino@yahoo. com.br Interiors Rental Furniture Quality and refined furniture rental for your home away from home. We offer great variety! A complete line of appliances, kitchen devices and linen & towels. Complements such as rugs, lamps and decor items. www.interiors.com.br or interiors@interiors.com.br References furnished upon request. Dr. Wendy M. Smith can be reached at: 3885.7256 [office] or 9236.5267 [mobile]. Math and Science Tutor Currently teacher at School St. Francis. 25+ years of experience. Tutors Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Science for all levels, including but not limited to the IB, IGCSE, SAT, ACT, AP and Brazilian vestibular. Elementary and middle school students are also welcome (all subjects). Call Fernando Knijnik at (11) 9134-6700. Former Chapel and Graded teacher. Personal Trainer I will come to your home, office, or workout facility and create an exercise/fitness program tailored to your health concerns, fitness goals, and schedule. For adults and children, individuals or groups. Sessions in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. For more information please contact Daniela Franco at (11) 9739-6191 or dsf29@ hotmail.com. Argos Dog Kennel Traveling? What about your dog? Argos Kennel Hotel could be his second home in the country. Food, water, and shelter with lots of love and personal care. No lonely kennel for him, but our home and the freedom of a spacious garden. Fetch and carry service. English and French spoken. Call Jean or Christiane at (11) 4661-1430 or (11) 7230-3369 or send an e-mail to Jean. chris@uol.com.br. Embu Guau, SP. For Sale - 2008 GM Zafira Expression 2.0 Flex engine automatic (mint condition), ABS, airbag, alarm, on board computer, cruise control, digital air conditioner, power steering, antivandalism insulfilm protection. 7 seats, 78.000 KM, single owner, all maintenance done at dealer, new brakes, tires, oil change with filter, kept in covered garage. Price R$ 41.000,00. Please contact Eileen Tasso 11-5644-5482 (h) American-Licensed Expat Psychologist Richard Morhaime, Psy.D., offers skilled psychotherapy for children and adults. He also provides complete diagnostic evaluations in English for children with academic or behavioral difficulties, featuring individualized recommendations for school and home. For more information, contact Dr. Morhaime at 5538-0099 or 9669-8057 or visit www.expatpsychologist.com.br A Note to Our Readers Place a Classified American-Licensed Psychotherapist In this busy and ever-changing world, people often feel stressed and overwhelmed with no place to turn. Psychotherapy/ counseling can provide a safe place to receive professional guidance and support. Brief or longer-term therapy offered depending on your needs, goals and expectations. Services: individual, couples, child/adolescent. Certified to conduct Adoption Home Study for American Citizens. Contact: Pamela Wax, MSW/LCSW at 9656-2106 or send an e-mail to pamwax@gmail.com. Located in Moema. Psychologist My name is Mirella Giglio. I am a Graded School Alumni and a psychologist in So Paulo. I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples. Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 1572, cj. 1110,Jardim Paulistano, So Paulo. Tel.: 11 3032 5737, Cel.: 11 9259 9445. E-mail: mirella.giglio@gmail.com Marketing Research BACO Marketing Research, founded 1975, offers growth opportunity for Bilingual Research Assistant in International Department. Friendly environment with interesting work. Convenient Avenida Paulista subway location. Requirements: Grammatically correct English, moderate Portuguese; appropriate degree, some relevant experience, Brazilian work documents. Spanish desirable. Rsum with salary history: RESEARCHER, to AG8@AbacoResearch.com Portuguese for foreigners The objective of the course is to teach Portuguese by means of a dynamic method, that enables foreign learners to learn not only the language, but the culture of Brazil. The course is divided in stages and, by the end of them, the student is able to speak,read, listen and write in Portuguese. The course is adapted to the students needs and purposes. Phone: 11-71404474(Thais) or email:thais@ nineidiomas.com.br
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Forum does not check all of the advertisers appearing in this newsletter. We urge you to use these services; however, thoroughly check prices and services prior to finalizing any service or purchase agreement. A classified of up to 350 characters costs R$60 for AmSoc members and R$80 for non-members. To place a classified please call (11) 5182-2074 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., or send an e-mail to AmSoc1@ americansociety.com.br.
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22 Bienal Internacional do Livro de A Brazilian event that gathers people, cultures and literature! At Pavilho de Exposies do So Paulo Anhembi - Av. Olavo Fontoura, 1.209 - Santana So Paulo Garden Club exposition Gotterdammerng (O crepusculo dos Deuses) Manuel Barrueco See article on page 6 The famous opera by Richard Wagner. At Theatro Municipal - Praa Ramos de Azevedo, s/ n. To buy your tickets go to Theatro Municipal or buy online www.ingressorapido.com.br/prefeitura Internationally known as one of the most important violinist of our age. At Cultura Artstica Itaim. Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 1830 - Vila Nova Conceio. Buy your ticket online: www.ingressorapido.com.br The famous Irish dance group comes to So Paulo! At Via Funchal - Rua Funchal, 65 - Vila Olmpia. To buy your tickets go to Via Funchal or buy online: www.viafunchal.com.br Time: 10am - 4pm. Location: Espao Escandinavo. Rua Job Lane, 1030 - Alto da Boa Vista. 11 5521-3356 See front page article Presented by St. Andrew Society of So Paulo at 8pm. R$ 70 (buffet, supper, cash bar). At Brazilian British Centre - Rua Ferreira de Arajo, 741 Pinheiros. RSVP to eventos@standrews.com.br These great musicians play together at Sala So Paulo (Praca Julio Prestes, 16 - Campos Elseos). To buy your tickets you can go to Sala So Paulo or buy online www.ingressorapido.com.br
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