(NAME-MCE) Multiracial Americans of Southern California - October Update & Upcoming Events

[Farzana Nayani]

Subject: Multiracial Americans of Southern California - October Update
To: info at mascsite.org

*I. Crossing the Line: Multiracial Comedians*

*II. MASC Parent Group*

*III. Hapa Project Photo Shoot*

*IV. Membership*

*V. Volunteers Needed*

*Dear MASC Friends and Supporters,*

Hope you all enjoyed the long summer. Now that fall is here again, it is
time for our next exciting event.

*I. Crossing the Line: Multiracial Comedians*

Join MASC for a night of wines, gourmet food and socializing as we screen a
relevant film that takes an honest look at the changing face of America in a
way that can only be achieved through comedy. Laughter and progressive,
stimulating thoughts and discussion guaranteed!

* We will have an opening segment by one of the film's featured comedians,
Jim Ruel.

Sunday, October 26th

5pm to 9pm

Vinoteque, a Wine Bar

4437 Sepulveda Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90230

$5 suggested donation for non-members, free for members

For more information about the event, please visit: www.mascsite.org (flyer
available)

For more information on the film, visit
www.EntertainingDiversity.com/CrossingTheLine

*II. MASC Parent Group*

MASC is excited to announce the return of the multiracial
parenting-playgroup. We are seeking families with birth through elementary
school age children to gather for socializing and support. Gatherings will
be held on a quarterly basis (every three months) in locations convenient to
the membership. Events may move throughout Southern California depending on
interest. During the warmer months we may do picnics while during the colder
months we may visit museums or other indoor locations. The group may opt to
have discussion topics while the children play or invite guest speakers to
make presentations. If you are interested in attending, please reply to*
parent at mascsite.org* with your contact information and city of residence.
Also be sure to mention if you are interested in volunteering to help
organize events. We are very excited about this program and hope to hear
from you soon.

Thomas Lopez,
MASC Parent Liaison

parent at mascsite.org

*III. Hapa Project Shoot*

Please see the message below for an exciting opportunity for multiracial
children from the Hapa Project. Contact  info at thehapaproject.com if you have
any questions.

MIXED KIDS PHOTO SHOOT / L.A.

Sunday, October 12th

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Japanese American National Museum

369 East First Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
213.625.0414

Map & Directions: http://www.janm.org/visit/map.php

OPEN CALL

This is an* open call fo*r *mixed kids 12 and under* ... multiracial,
biracial, mestizo, Hapa, etc.  Any ethnic mixture is welcome!  Approximately
100 children will be picked for the book.

DETAILS

1.  Release forms must be signed by parents/legal guardians.  If you are
bringing children that aren't your own, please print out this release form
and have it signed.  Kip will not photograph anyone without a signed
release.

http://s508.photobucket.com/albums/s326/kfulbeck/?action=view&current=mixed_kids_release.jpg

2.  Please have your child wear their typical clothes.  We'd like them to
look as everyday (and beautiful!) as they normally do, as opposed to having
them look "dressed up."

3.  Please do not have your child wear all white.  Kip shoots on a white
backdrop, so white jackets, t-shirts, etc. bleed into the background.  The
less white clothing, the better.

4.  Let your child know this is a fun project.  Kip is great with kids, and
he'll joke around with them, show them their pictures and give them
stickers.  But anything you can do to get them in a fun frame of mind is
appreciated.  Please make sure they're well-fed and have gotten their sleep!
 :)

5.  Depending on crowds, the whole portrait process can usually be completed
in 10-20 minutes.

6.  INDIVIDUAL STATEMENTS:  Your child will be given the opportunity to
write about themselves on a piece of paper (similar to Kip's other books)
... the basic question is "Who are you?" but they can take it wherever they
want.  They can write as many statements as they want, but they *must* finish
it at the shoot before you leave -- i.e. no sending it in by mail later.
 Kids are pretty good at coming up with their own genius ideas here!
 Scribbling for the younger kids is fine.

7.  If they'd like to practice, make sure to have them write/draw in a 7"x7"
box with black ink.  They'll probably have to re-do a statement on premises
to keep the project uniform.

FAQs

*What are my child's chances of getting in the book?*

It all depends on how many people we shoot and what the publisher pics.  For
*100% Hapa*, Kip photographed 1200 people for 120 images.  For *Permanence*,
he photographed 400 people for 120 images.  We are planning to photograph
approximately 300-400 kids for *Mixed Kids*.

*How do I increase their chances of getting picked?*

This is a hard one, as we don't make the final decision, but usually the
more original the statement, the better.  Humor, drawings, and poignancy are
always good.

*Can we get copies of the pictures?*

Sorry, but we cannot forward original pictures.  If you are interested in
purchasing an image, we can send you a sample copy.  Please contact me
(Lindsay) at info at thehapaproject.com to inquire about purchasing signed
prints.

*IV. Membership*

On the fence about whether to take the plunge and officially join MASC? It
is not hard, all you have to do is go to the membership page of our website
(www.mascsite.org/membership.htm). There is no time like the present, so
send in your membership form today!

*V. Volunteers Needed*

**Would you like to get involved? We need volunteers in the areas of
communications, general events planning, marketing, research, and planning
for our Los Angeles marathon fundraiser. If you are interested, please
e-mail info at mascsite.org.

-- 
Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC)
Web: www.mascsite.org
Email: info at mascsite.org


Hope to see you at our next events.
Regards,

-- 
Farzana Nayani, M.A.
Vice President, Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC)
www.mascsite.org
farzana.nayani at mascsite.org