yKAN in December

December 2007

Message from the President
Advancement Committee Report
Community Service Committee Report
Social Networking Committee Report
Membership Report
December General Meeting Recap
2007 Executive Board

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
by Julie Cho

Happy Holidays!

Wow. Time Flies! I cannot believe that it is our last newsletter of the year and my last president’s message to all of you. As I prepare to leave my yKAN years behind, I wanted to thank you one last time for the honor of serving you as a member of yKAN's executive board for four amazing years. yKAN feels like a second home to me. I met a lot of people through different events, learned great leadership and networking skills, had so much fun organizing community service programs and events, and made amazing friends who I can count on for a life time. yKAN is not just a young professional organization; it is a place where you can build on your own desires, a meaningful place. Are you curious how all this happened? Just come out to the next yKAN executive board meeting, you will understand!

The year 2007 was another successful year for yKAN! I am pleased to mention just a few of the highlights here.

yKAN held exciting and diverse general meetings, such as: five successful film panels - Michael Kang’s “West 32nd St Film Panel Series,” Fay Ann Lee’s “Falling for Grace” Film screening/panel, Joy Dietrich’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” film screening / panel, Chris Chan Lee’s “Undoing” film panel, salsa lessons The Year of the Pig-Korean Astrology,” Financial Planning for Young Professionals”, Korean American Mental Health Forum, etc.

yKAN maintained high attendance, 40-120 members per meeting or event, and expanded new membership through various events with informative guest speakers, film panelists, community service volunteer programs, and social networking events.

yKAN gained more than 1200 yKAN newsletter subscribers, from 900 in the beginning of the year.

yKAN demonstrated good stewardship in the management of our funds in our treasury report.

yKAN obtained corporate sponsorships and individual members’ general donations for annual Valentine’s Day Fundraising event and collaborative program effort at CAPA gala.

yKAN organized diverse community service programs by partnering with Father’s Heart soup kitchen, the Department of Health / Korean Community Services (KCS) to distribute flu shots, the American Cancer Society at the Relay For Life, KCS for their Senior Festival/ Community Health Expo, Anna Erika Nursing Home to visit the elderly residents living there, and the Milal House to make a donation for our annual Christmas Gift Drive.

yKAN developed more strong relationships with various community leaders and organizations to coordinate collaborative projects together.

yKAN appeared and featured in interviews in many Korean newspapers, TV stations, and Radio spots

yKAN was highlighted in Altra, a national Asian American magazine.

yKAN was included in Wikipedia in its own article.

yKAN initiated more interaction with its members on Facebook.

I would like to mention that the above successes would have been impossible without our amazingly talented e-board officers (I will truly miss working with them):

Also, we are grateful for the support of our Board of Directors, especially our Chairman of the Board, Kay Lee and Director Jayne Jun for their leadership.

Equally vital to our organization’s success are the volunteers and donors efforts of dedicated individuals. We simply cannot do it with out you! Therefore, I would like to mention the following names for their generous support (donors/patrons/volunteers,etc) to yKAN, this past year:

Vivian Ho (Valentine’s Day Fundraising Post Card Design & Altra Magazine / CAPA Gala Graphic Designer), Glen Isip (Altra Magazine / CAPA Gala Graphic Designer), Jenny Ho (Valentine’s Day Fundraising Poster Designer), Dr. James Kim, David Frisch (Frisch Financial Group), Edmond Lee, Lanny Joon, Hans Kim, Director Michael Kang (“32nd Street"), Director Fay Ann Lee (“Falling for Grace”), Director Chris Chan Lee (“Undoing”), Director Joy Dietrich (“Tie A Yellow Ribbon"), Director Justin Lin (“Finishing the Game”), Roger Fan (FTG), Sung Kang (FTG, Undoing), Jane Kim (TAYR)), Grace Park (32nd St), Chung Tsang (The Five Points), Philip Lam (“Undoing”), Zach’s Dance Loft, Myung Jae Han (NY Consulate General of NY), Jinny Park (KCS), Misty Beaton (Anna Erika Nursing Home), Mr. Choi & Mrs. Kim (Milal House), Department of Health, Visiting Nurse Services of NY, Yuni Cho (The Korea Society), Christine Kang (TKS), Ji Hong Lee & Soo Jung Chung (Korea Cultural Society), Nancy Moran (Altra Magazine), Bibs Teh (Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans), Whitney Wong (CAPA), Michael Han, Paul Kim, Jayne Jun, Kay Lee, Gary Park, Kathy Song (The Korea Daily), Jaeho Yoon (The Korea Times), Hwikyung Kim (The Korea Times), Media Korea, Segye Ilbo, Jeeho Park (News N Joy), Soyoung Ahn (Radio Korea), Soo Ryu (NY Ilbo), Dong Joon Kim (H-Mart), Ryan Soh (Redken NYC), Wonkyung Lee (KALCA), Kwang-Soo Kim (KAYF), Steven Choi (KAPA), Sean (Players), Kevin (Maru32), White Rabbit, The Korea Palace, Jeannie Lee, Ryan Lee, Jean Soo Park, Jisung Chun, Myra Choi, Eubin Kim, Angie C., Meadou Kim, Brian Lee, Jenny Song, Charlie Shin, Wonkyung Lee, Mona Lee, Angela Baek, Jane Hwang, Dong J. Lee, Anne Kim , Masaki Yamagata, Rob Oh, Tuan Chuang, Stephen Tang, David Camitta, John Kim, Isabel Kim, Julie Cho, Matthew Im, Charles Nam, Steve Yoo, Domina Park, Shin Choi, Lillian Won, Suzie Cho, Brian Rhee, Bryan Choi, Charles Hanrim Jang, Ha Jin Rhim, Jae Shim, Guemmy Kim, Insil Kang, Janet Lee, Daniel Chong, Sang Pyon, James Tsang, Eun Cho, Amy Yang, Gloria Kim, Jae Shim, Veronica Lee, Kate Lee, John Hwang, John Park, Peter Suh, Hanna Park, Mr.& Mrs. Ryan Choi, Jaz Park, Maria Lee, Jae Park, Amy Yang, Mr.& Mrs. Duncan Ahn, David Im, Abby Im, Elizabeth Lee, Jonathan Carfield, Julie Madaio, Misun Woo, Seunghee Do, Sarah Wind, Kate Lee, Mr. David & Mrs. Sylvie Cho (Elman’s Wines), Dr. Dong Soo Kim (Radio Korea / Dr. Kim Open Clinic), Karina Kim (Stony Brook University Student Health Counseling Center), Seonah Ahn (KAFSC), Bomsinae Kim (KAFC), Dirk Lim, Jin Lim, Ji Lim, Kris Pak, and Ted Wang.

Again, I have to emphasize that none of this would have been possible with out all of you and please continue to support yKAN for many years to come!

It has been both a pleasure and honor to serve as this year’s yKAN president.

Please join me in congratulating the next president, Brian Lee.

I truly wish you all the best in 2008 and make sure yKAN events are marked on your calendar each month!

Happy New Year!

Sincerely,
Julie Cho
15th yKAN President
julie@ykan.org

ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
by John Kim

Advancement Committee Chair Position(s) Available, Get Involved!

The purpose of yKAN is to assist the Korean-American community to become a vibrant force in all areas of American life.

Through the activities of the Advancement Committee, yKAN intends to: increase professional Korean-American man-power by fostering educational activities, programs and opportunities. participate in constructive activities to establish and enhance Korean-American representation at various leadership levels. foster the mutual understanding between Korean Americans and other groups.

Thank you for your support,
Advancement Committee
advancement@ykan.org

COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE REPORT
by Julie Cho & Jane Kweon

Did everyone have a merry holidays?

The Milal Mission at the Korean Church of Queens New York sure had one because of the generosity of our yKAN members this holiday season!

All 52 of the members received gifts of sweaters from the donors.

Special mention should go out to Julie Cho, John Kim, and Matthew Im who made the visit bearing the gifts.

Thank you very much for participating in this year’s gift drive...without your help, it would not have been the success that it was.

Love from the...

*yKAN Community Service Committee*

**Thank you to the following people who have donated sweaters, Toys, gifts, monetary donations, and time:

Jeannie Lee, Ryan Lee, Jean Soo Park, Jayne Jun, Jisung Chun, Myra Choi, Eubin Kim, Angie C., Meadou Kim, Brian Lee, Jenny Song, Charlie Shin, Wonkyung Lee, Mona Lee, Angela Baek, Kay Lee, Jane Hwang, Dong J. Lee, Anne Kim , Masaki Yamagata, Rob Oh, Tuan Chuang, Stephen Tang, David Camitta, John Kim, Julie Cho, Matthew Im, and Domina Park

Sincerely,
Jane Kweon (Designee) & Domina Park
Community Service Chair
community@ykan.org

SOCIAL & NETWORKING COMMITTEE REPORT
by Rachel Kim

The new indie film Undoing By Chris Chan Lee, the New York City premiere after party on December 8, 2007 was a great hit that took place at Cabanas in the Maritime Hotel located not only, but at the trendiest spot; the Meatpacking district. Coordinated by Rachel Kim of yKAN in collaboration with BaseNYC the turnout was "the best amongst all the cities they hit around the US" quotes producer Karin Chien. Legendary Russell Wong who also made an appearance in addition to Sung Kang personally contacted R.Kim to thank her for the success of the party and appreciation for the work. Executive Producer Phil Lam and wife also made it to the party after all the time and dedication he had put into the film. Other appearances made were Carl Catch (Manager of Jin and Far East Movement) and Jin (famous Chinese rapper) who came out to support the film. For more information about Undoing, go to www.undoingmovie.com and check it out at a showing near you. For other New York City events please stay connected to yKAN for future events or for further inquiries, please contact Rachel Kim at social@ykan.org.

Thank you,
Rachel Kim (Designee) & Jin Lim
yKAN Social Committee
social@ykan.org

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT
by John Kim

Membership Committee Chair Position(s) Available, Get Involved!

The Membership Committee was created by the original drafters of the yKAN Constitution (Article II, Section 5-6). Drafters of the Constitution had a specific goal in mind when the Membership Committee was created:

Thanks,
Membership Committee
membership@ykan.org

DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING RECAP
by John Kim

In December, yKAN held its annual presidential election at The Korea Society. Thank you awards were given to our Member of the Year, Steven Yoo, and our Community Service Volunteers of the Year, Jane Hwang and John Hwang. Former Vice President, Brian Lee, will continue on next year to run yKAN as President in 2008.

Thanks,
John Kim
Media Committee Chair
john@ykan.org