August Newsletter

PRESIDENT'S NOTE

End of Summer Reflections  As summer draws to a close, I'm reflecting on the wonderful memories we’ve created together this year so far. Our recent picnic was a delightful celebration of the season, filled with laughter, delicious Korean food, and the joy of community. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the board for their unwavering dedication and hard work, which has made our many events possible. Their efforts have truly enriched our lives and we look forward to the exciting things that lie ahead. Please thank them the next time you meet. I hope to see you at our Chuseok event in September at Arbeiter Brewing. As usual, the board has some new and fun ways to celebrate and we can’t wait to be in community with you again. Here’s to cherishing the last warm days and welcoming the new season with gratitude and enthusiasm! -David Moschkau, AKC President WHAT'S NEW Photo: Summer Picnic Our annual picnic is one of our favorite AK Connection traditions and last weekend’s event was no exception. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this a special day!  Order Your AK Connection Swag Our AK Connection t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and mugs are ready to order! All proceeds will go to support AK Connection events and programming. Special thanks to Jeff Kim for creating our design! SHOP Breaking Down Korean Adoptee Jargon Like any group, the Korean adoptee community has our own slang. It helps us communicate efficiently but it can sometimes be tough for newcomers to decipher (or even folks who have been in the community for a while!). So each month, we'll break down some of the most common terms and acronyms you might hear from other Korean adoptees. Feel free to suggest other jargon we can demystify! Acronym: KAD - Korean adoptee  Pronunciation: Cad (like 'cat' with a 'd' at the end) Example: I met a bunch of awesome KADs at the summer picnic.  UPCOMING AK CONNECTION EVENTS September 15: AK Connection Chuseok Celebration Celebrate Chuseok, the Korean harvest festival, with us! Korean adoptees of all ages and their loved ones are welcome. We'll have build-your-own bibimbap bowls (vegetarian options available), crafts and traditional Korean games. We look forward to seeing you there! Date: Sunday, September 15 Time: 1-4 p.m. Place: Arbeiter Brewing Company (3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406) Cost: Free RSVP COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Highlighting Korean-American and adoptee news and additional community events Sept. 21: Korean Culture Festival Sept. 22: Dojang Workshop Craft Your Own Korean Stamp Sept. 29: Adoptee Hub’s Kimchi Festival DONATE TO AK CONNECTION