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40 guests attended the American silent auction, which proved
month Society’s 60th Anniversary Party, enormously popular. The items included
Page 11: Learn a bit about the making it one of the largest events weekends away in resorts, bicycles,
history of one of Brazil’s most ever organized by AmSoc. In keeping pieces of art and many other items.
unique and treasured traditions. with the diamond theme, appropriate for Sitting down to a gorgeous meal,
a 60th anniversary, it was a glittering, which included filet mignon stuffed
multi-faceted gem of a night. with wild mushrooms, Australian ra-
Violins serenaded guests as they violi and Asiatic pears with caramel
Runnin’ rapid recap arrived at Buffet Torres in Moema. sauce, the highlight of the (Continued on page 4)
In a beautiful home in Chacara Flora, Of course, for adults we have beers as well
AmSoc will be hosting a family picnic as sodas, hamburgers with all the fixings
for all its members to honor the traditional (even a little chili); hot dogs and chicken
Our Mission Independence Day outings in the United
States. The day begins at noon on July
skewers with BBQ sauce.
World Cup watchers, we’ve got you
3, with lots of games, prizes, special covered. We’ll be installing a large flat
The American Society of São Paulo monitored activities, rides, face-painting screen TV and sound system so that you
promotes friendship by organizing and more for the kids. We’ll also keep can enjoy the picnic and the games at the
social, cultural and athletic events for them busy with hot dogs and cake to same time. We understand that if the stars
its diverse membership; encourages eat, and of course ending the day with align as expected, Brazil will be playing at
integration with the Brazilian society; sparklers and smiles. 3 pm. This area will be inside so you can
and supports the American traditions We also thought about the adults and stand and cheer until your voice is gone.
of education, philanthropy and family games, which could include an The Consul General will be present
volunteerism. old-fashioned egg toss or three-legged and after the Marines present our flag, he
race in order to get your blood flowing. will present the “President’s (Continued on page 6)
Newcomer
The President’s Corner profile
What are you pancake breakfast together with Name: Eduardo
looking forward our Little League sign-up. Be sure Estrada
to this summer? to invite new people to the event; Origin, time here:
Or should I say the American Society hopes to help Born in Guatemala,
winter? all, especially those just arriving to I lived in Guatemala
About now get connected into a community of City, but I also lived
you have been people. Getting connected is the in the States for nine
wearing a sweat- best recipe for a successful start in years (California,
er for a couple a new city. San Luis Obispo and
weeks and be- The American Society had a Santa Cruz) before
By Tim Scott, AmSoc president gun to pile on the fantastic 60th Anniversary Party, I moving to Sao Paulo;
blankets at night. It is always a little hope you were able to join us. We six years.
confusing this time of year to be mak- celebrated in style and were proud Why Sao Paulo?: I came because of
ing the annual summer plans for a trek to do so while emphasizing one my work with Syngenta Multinational,
up to the northern hemisphere while of our long-standing values; that working with crop protection. Nowadays,
preparing here in Sao Paulo for cooler of philanthropic support for our I am president of DSM Latin America, a
weather. Some of you will be heading partner organizations. Dutch company working in life sciences
out to various places. Before you go, The Associação Beneficente and material sciences. Before coming here,
I hope you have a chance to take part Vivenda da Criança in Parelheiros, I used to say “I will never go to Sao Paulo,”
in a traditional Brazilian festival, the a community center and orphanage, but my CEO insisted, saying it was a career
Festa Junina. was the principle beneficiary from opportunity. I fell in love with the city and
The festival is sometimes referred our event. the culture.
to as Festa São João and gives thanks For 60 years, the American Best things so far: The professional “can
to São João for the rain (he should Society has been a part of the do” attitude of the Brazilian business
feel well appreciated this year). It is community here in São Paulo. community and the growth opportunities.
also a festival to celebrate rural life We have received much from this The Brazilians’ passion for their country
and participants dress with straw hats, wonderful city and I hope you and enjoyment of life. Family-wise, the
farmer’s clothes and painted gap teeth. would agree that we have given culture is very rich. The school my four
Bonfires are a traditional part of the much to help enrich the lives of kids go to, Graded, is excellent.
Early frustrations: The phrase “fica
festival as is the quadrilha (square AmSoc members and São Paulo
tranquilo” – I found the negotiating tactics
dance). citizens.
here are quite different to those I was
When you get back to São Paulo, While much has changed in
used to. Mastering the traffic was also a
the American Society will be kicking 60 years, we look forward to challenge.
off the second half of the year with continuing to serve our community Have ‘saudade’ for anything back
a welcome back event, inviting and members for many more years home?: My kids all have things they want
members and non-members for a to come. me to bring them when I travel to the States,
Guatemala or Colombia. For me it’s hot
peppers from Guatemala. I also, of course,
Bob Moser, editor miss my family: I have seven sisters and 38
Forum is published monthly, with Simon Tharby, staff writer nephews. I miss the organized chaos back
the exception of January and July, by 141 Preview, layout home with so many women around!
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60th Anniversary: a sparkling diamond
of an event
(Continued from cover page) evening began – the for organizing the party: Eric Street, sponsor of the evening, and donated
live auction. Luiz Arena, a profes- Kelly Maurice, Kim Corcoran, R$30,000 for the event.
sional auctioneer who volunteered, Lynn Cordeiro, Lynne Couri, Maria Early estimates indicate a
ensured proceedings went smoothly. Cavallin, Mark Abrams, Monica staggering R$100,000 was raised in
With a star prize of a Tiffany diamond Freyre and Richard Wegman. benefit of Vivenda da Crianca and
circlet pendant, worth R$5,375 and Ford Motor Company was the main other AmSoc partners.
wrapped in the famous jeweler’s blue
box, and other prizes including a big
screen plasma TV, a trip to the St.
Martins resort, and a catered meal for
10 at home, there was plenty to offer
bids on.
Tim Scott, AmSoc president and
proud winner of the Tiffany pendant,
said, “I thought it was a beautiful
piece that would look even more
beautiful on my wife.”
The band ‘SP3’ played a wide range
of music throughout the night, and
between them and the DJ, managed
to keep feet dancing and hips swaying
until 2 am. The photographer for the
night was Lynn Cordeiro, and photos
will be available to view on her Web
site www.falaphoto.com (some of
those photos are in this Forum).
Cordeiro also did the layout for the
memory booklets given to every
guest, which contained the menu,
an article about SP both now and 60
years ago, ads bought by sponsors,
photos of the board
members, a list of the
committee members
and more.
“The incredible
scene was all the work
of the people on the
committee – everyone
worked so hard,”
said Marlene Rubeiz,
AmSoc board member
and party organizer.
This included
subgroups working on
fundraising, logistics,
publicity, marketing,
auctioning and
ticket sales. AmSoc
would like to thank
the following event
committee members
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AmSoc would like to thank everyone Pro, Terroir Wines, World Wines, Pizzaria 1900, Dona Lucinha
who donated cash, goods or services Expand Wines, Ana Imports wines, Restaurant, Kaa’ Restaurante,
for the party, which were offered as Decanter, Grand Cru, Zahil Rubaiyat Figueira, Rubaiyat Faria
prizes throughout the night: Hotels: Santa Clara Hotel Fazenda, Lima, Rubaiyat Al Santos, Las
Diamond Sponsor: Ford Romanticos Chales, Renaissance Lilas Restaurant, Fogo de Chão
Major Sponsors: Sagatiba, Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Hotel Sofitel Restaurant, Folha de Uva Restaurant,
Embraer, Clifford Chance, Colgate J e q u i t i m a r, B e s t Wes t e r n S o l Antiquarius Restaurant, Bistro Charlo
Travel: American Airlines, GOL Ipanema Hotel, Marriott, Piemonte Restaurant, Brasil a Gosto Restaurant,
Airlines, Alatur, Flytour Hotel & Flat, Shangri La Pousada Cantaloup Restaurant, Rabo de Peixe
Artwork: Darel Valença Lins, (Serra Negra), Copacabana Palace, Restaurant, Matriz Hamburqueria,
Galina Sheetikoff, Jeane Rosenthal, Hotel Fazenda Braugarten, X-Mart, Cachoeira Tropical Restaurant, La
Gregory Fink Alvear Palace (Buenos Aires), Llao Tambouille Restaurant, PJ Clarkes,
Baskets: Procter & Gamble, Llao (Bariloche), Mandarin Oriental Cervejaria Braugarten, Restaurante
Hershey, Pepsico/Elma Chips, (Miami), La Semanna (St. Martin) Caroline, Thai Gardens
Mosteiro São Bento, Casa Santa Jewelry: Tiffany & Co., Jack Special Thanks to: Ingrid
Luzia Vartanian, Patricia Gothief, Claudia M a rg a r e t a S a u r e r, M á r c i a
Beauty: Granado, Espaço Rudá, Kechichian, Cristal Baccarat, Mesquita, Maria Elisa Byington,
Luiza, Sato Clinics, M.G. Hair, Fabrizio Giannone SPLOVESYOU Lucia Vigorito
Corporale Clínica de Estética, Med Luxury Brands: Dkza, Superga, Sports: Caloi, Santo Amaro
Pilates, Tucas, Estetica Dolores, PPM Samsung, Sonia Pinto, Paola Robba, Golf Club, Guarapiranga Golf, São
Hairdresser, Twin Flames, Hara Fernanda Yamamoto, Esencial, Fernando Golf, Olimpia Futebol
E l e c t ro n i c s : M i c r o s o f t , H P SAAD
Photosmart Plus, Kingston Other Services: Dannemann-sa,
Technology do Brasil Diageo, FalaPhoto.com, Hertz,
Oenology Table: Ricardo Rubeiz Gramado Sec. Tourismo
& Associados, Jose Cuervo, Wine Restaurants: Francisca Buffet,
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Independence Day Party on July 3
(Continued from cover page) Message,” and talk a the office and cancel so that we can fill 12:30 pm. Please bring your desserts
little about what it means to be American your spot. and salads to share before 1 pm. For
in a foreign country. If you have friends that would like security purposes, you’ll be given the
We have arranged to have a great to attend, sign them up as members and address when you RSVP, which can
band again this year for your listening let them experience this truly American be done by e-mailing amsoc1@amsoc.
and dancing pleasure. This band has Independence Day celebration in São com.br. Also, consider renewing your
played for us in the past and their Paulo. membership now to avoid the renewal
danceable songs really get the feet IN SHORT: The gate opens at noon, line at this party.
moving to sounds of the Beach Boys, with the opening ceremony held at
Beatles and many more classics.
Members can make their reservations
through the office at 5182-2074 – this
is a MEMBERS ONLY event. At the
time you make your reservation you
will have to tell our office assistant what
salad or dessert you will be bringing, so
that we all won’t be eating tuna fish at
the picnic.
This is one of the benefit events that
comes with your membership, which
is one way we get to thank you for
supporting AmSoc, and keeping the
American traditions alive for you and
your family while you are working or
living abroad. Make your reservations
early, as we can only accept the first 250
members. There will be a waiting list,
so if you have a reservation but cannot
attend, please be kind enough to contact
Voter
Registration
The Democrats Abroad of Sao Paulo
will be on hand at this party running
a voter registration table. Everyone
is encouraged to register for overseas
voting if they haven’t done so already,
party affiliation doesn’t matter.
That means even Republicans and
Communists are welcome.
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Are you ready for a World Cup in Brazil?
Do your grocery shopping the night before
By Bob Moser, editor
For ex- Englishmen, Germans, Italians or for absenteeism during the games.
pats who Brazilians. That would likely never fly here in
moved here Shay Coker, AmSoc member and Brazil. Ex-pats who’ll be experiencing
sometime owner of Coker Translations, had the their first World Cup amongst Brazilians
after 2006, fortune of arriving in Rio de Janeiro can expect many big business offices to
expect a for a vacation in 1998 on the same slow to a crawl on days the Brazilian
very different day Brazil was playing in a World Cup team is playing, and most medium- to
Brazil over quarterfinal round game. His friend small-sized businesses and shops will
the next was noticeably upset while picking remain closed for the whole day, or shut
month-and- Coker up from the airport, perturbed down about two hours before kickoff.
a-half. When Brazil’s national soccer at the thought she could be missing her (Single elimination rounds follow,
team kicks off their first game of the team’s action while away from the tube. beginning June 26. The championship
2010 World Cup on June 15, shops Lucky for both, the streets of Rio match will be on July 11)
will shutter, bank tellers may lose your resembled a ghost town that afternoon,
count and staff at your big corporate Coker said, and they flew back to her SCHEDULE
office probably won’t accomplish house in record time. Brazil would (times listed below are for viewers in Brazil)
much on their to-do lists that day. go on to lose the title game to France Saturday, June 12, 3:30 pm
that year, but in the victories USA x England
beforehand, Coker was Tuesday, June 15, 3:30 pm
given his first glimpse of Brazil x North Korea
true sports delirium in Brazil,
unlike anything he could ever Friday, June 18, 11 am
imagine occurring back home. USA x Slovenia
“Everyone went to the Sunday, June 20, 3:30 pm
streets and partied,” Coker Brazil x Ivory Coast
s a i d . “ I t ’s b i g g e r t h a n
Carnaval, because everyone Wednesday, June 23, 11 am
is happy. Carnaval is kind USA x Algeria
of divided up into blocos, Friday, June 25, 11 am
but with this, you couldn’t Brazil x Portugal
The outside hope is that both Brazil and the U.S. will still be playing pass by someone who didn’t
on July 3, during our Independence Day Party.
have a smile on their face.” The closest comparison that
It’s not necessarily a good or bad Even though Sao Paulo is one of Americans may have to this type of
thing, this drastic halt much of Brazil the world’s largest, most important month-long, responsibilities-be-damned
will screech to during the month of business cities, many ex-pats say to form of sports commitment is the NCAA
international soccer pandemonium. still expect most shops, restaurants Men’s Basketball Tournament every
But knowing where most Brazilians and grocery stores to close before March. Teenage boys buy TV-enabled
place their priorities during this time Cup games, if not for the whole day. cell phones during that month to peek at
will allow ex-pats to adapt to the It means you should post the World games in high school study hall, college
temporary change, and join in the fun. Cup schedule on your refrigerator door students trade their classroom seats for
A report on the World Cup’s impact in June, even if you don’t plan to watch a bar stool, and CBSSports.com streams
on economic productivity was made a game, if only to know when to stock all the games live online, complete with
by Goldman Sachs prior to the 2006 up on bread, milk and other necessities. a “Boss Button” that allows viewers
tournament. It forecasted that American US News and World Report noted who are at work to hide their computer
companies would likely lose 10 minutes that only 8 percent of managers in screens behind a fake spreadsheet.
of productivity a day for 21 days, England said they would allow workers “But this is about 10 times bigger than
which would come to about US$121.7 to take the next day off if England the NCAA Tournament,” Coker said.
million in lost productivity in the U.S., won the championship, and those “Because not just guys are interested,
and maybe more for any company surveyed said they’d watch closely for but its women, kids, grandmothers.
employing substantial numbers of mystery illnesses and other reasons Everyone watches the World Cup.”
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Web help
needed
The American Society is looking
for a person to help provide support
for our Web site. The person will
be responsible to make periodic
updates and simple changes to
www.amsoc.com.br. The work can
be compensated and we anticipate
2-8 hours per month. Please
e-mail amsoc@amsoc.com.br if
interested.
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News from the U.S. Consulate
By Amir Masliyah, vice consul, American Citizen Services, U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo
What are Warden Messages and Travel Travel advisories are released for a 2. Check in. Leave a copy of your
Advisories all about? variety of reasons, including terrorism, itinerary with trusted family or friends
The State Department, through the natural disasters, political unrest, wars, at home so that they know where you’re
Bureau of Consular Affairs, issues health emergencies and outbreaks of supposed to be and when. If possible,
Country Specific Information for every crime. A Travel Warning can also be schedule a few stops at internet cafes
country in the world. These provide issued when the U.S. Government’s while you’re on the road -- that way you
basic information to enable a traveler to ability to assist U.S. citizens is can make contact with worried loved
make an informed decision concerning constrained due to a drawdown or ones and keep up with any news stories
travel to a particular country. closure at an embassy or consulate, that might affect your travels.
For instance, Country Specific even if the underlying condition is 3. Be prepared. Have a backup
Information describes entry and exit thought to be of limited duration. plan in case something goes wrong.
requirements, road safety, crime The U.S. State Department issues Find your home country’s embassy or
information, areas of instability, travel warnings for long-term, consulate in the area you’ll be visiting
aviation safety oversight and customs protracted conditions that make a and carry its contact details with you
information, among other things, and country dangerous or unstable, while at all times. But be aware of what the
it contains the address and telephone travel alerts are issued to disseminate embassy -- and your home government
number of the U.S. embassy and information about short-term conditions, -- can and cannot do.
consulates. generally within a particular country, For example, if you’re injured, the
The Bureau of Consular Affairs that pose imminent risks to the security State Department can assist in some
works with Consulate Sao Paulo to of U.S. citizens. limited ways, but you or your relatives
update Country Specific Information Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, will have to foot the bill.
at least twice a year. We use these coups or anniversaries of terrorist 4. Protect yourself. If possible,
reports as a vital resource that contains events, election-related demonstrations/ purchase a travel insurance policy (but
up-to-date information for those violence, and high profile events such as be sure to see what is and isn’t covered).
traveling or living abroad. Besides an international conference or regional Finally, do your research; read up on
changes in circumstances unique to sports event are examples of conditions the political or cultural situation of the
Sao Paulo, there are periodic changes that might generate a travel alert. area you’re visiting and know exactly
to information that pertains to all Wherever you travel, remember to what threats you might face.
areas of the world. Country Specific do the following: Please continue to consult www.
Information on Brazil can be found at 1. Register yourself. Let the State travel.state.gov for more information.
the following link: Department know (www.travel.state. ( N o t e : t h e We b s i t e
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_ gov) when and where you will be independenttraveler.com was also
tw/cis/cis_1072.html#safety traveling so that you can be reached in referenced for this article)
About Warden Messages an emergency.
Warden messages are often used to
inform U.S. citizens about events or
threats that can affect their personal
security. Other warden messages
help to disseminate information about
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related issues vital to the local U.S. pick-ups, family visits and general (and loved) by someone else.
citizen community. errand running. If you have a car
“Wardens” are American citizens that you’d like to
living abroad who act liaisons between get out of your
the U.S. Consulate or Embassy and garage, especially
other American citizens in their area. a company car,
About Travel Warnings there might be
Travel Warnings recommend that tax benefits by
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Campus visit value: tips from behind the desk
By Kristina L. Dooley, former AmSoc member
Your child has been counting the days and see the campus yourself.”
until their break from school and they’re Be sure to bring a camera with you
ready for some relaxation before their during your visit. Visual triggers, as
junior or senior year. Before breaking opposed to written notes about the
out that ski gear and heading to Chile, number of volumes in the library,
remember that in just a few months your are much better for you when
child will be knee-deep in brochures and you return home and are trying to
e-mails from colleges trying to entice differentiate between schools. Take
them into considering their golden photos of unique items on campus,
thrones of higher learning. not just exteriors of buildings.
Though some families feel “Students should ask if they can
comfortable selecting a college sight- see themselves on a particular campus
unseen, there are good reasons to be living and learning in the residence
wary of this plan. Have you ever seen a halls and in the classrooms,” says
university brochure with photos taken Staci Ambrose, coordinator of
during a New England winter storm, International Admissions at Beloit
featuring homesick students wearing College. “They should experience
inappropriate attire eating cereal for as much as possible during their
dinner? Of course not. Will you see this visit by touring the campus, sitting
scenario played out during your campus in on a class and staying overnight
visits? Absolutely. with a student host if possible.”
“Though you may fall in love After your visit it’s important
with a school from their Web site or for students to follow up with a
publications, the campus visit is your “thank you” to those individuals
opportunity to see if the school is a who assisted them during their time
A scene from Clark University in Massachusetts.
‘fit’ for you and your needs,” says on campus, including tour guides,
Renee Scheske, associate director for Brooks, associate director of Admission admission counselors, and faculty
Admissions Operations at Penn State at Vassar College. “You’ll want to allot members. In this age of technology
University. “An on-campus visit may extra time for traffic, parking delays, it’s appropriate to do this via e-mail or
surprise you and provide you with meals and bookstore visits.” a social networking site. In fact, why
critical information you need to make Though many schools don’t require not send a Tweet or post something on
your decision.” on-campus interviews, it’s best to take the school’s Facebook wall about your
By this point in their schooling, your advantage of this opportunity while you experience?
child may have developed a preliminary are on the campuses that do. Remember: It’s important to remember that the
list of colleges with the assistance of interviews are two-way. It makes sense undergraduate college search process
their college counselor. Jim Abbuhl, that both you and your child have should ideally occur just once in your
vice president for Admission and questions about what will surely be a child’s life. Thoughtful planning and
Financial Aid at Hiram College, feels huge investment on the part of your thorough campus visits will aid them in
that pre-planning is one of the most family. An easy rule of thumb when ultimately selecting the most appropriate
important pieces of college visits. preparing questions for the information school.
When scheduling visits remember session or interview is to ask those Kristina L. Dooley is the founder
that most schools will offer set group things which can’t be found on the of Estrela Consulting, an Independent
tour times that are generally coupled institution’s Web site. Your tour guide Educational Consulting firm helping
with an information session or an is also a valuable resource and will, most families navigate the college and board-
interview opportunity. This means you likely, have a different perspective than ing school search processes. A former
should plan to spend at least two to three your admission counselor. college admission counselor, Kristina
hours per visit. Also, keep in mind that “If you’re seriously pressed for time enjoys sharing her “behind the scenes”
weekend visits are rarely offered during and have to choose between a tour and tips with families embarking on this ex-
the U.S. summer months. information session, take the tour,” says citing experience. Kristina is a former
“Don’t assume you can easily squeeze Brooks. “All of the information given AmSoc member now living in Buenos
more than two college visits into a in the admissions session can be found Aires and can be reached via email at
single day, even if the schools are in the online or in brochures and you shouldn’t Kristina@EstrelaConsulting.com or
same city or general area,” says Laurel pass up the opportunity to walk around online at www.EstrelaConsulting.com.
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after a small
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The best part of that day was waterfall. I had a blast and I hope
going off our first waterfall. It was to go on the next Boy Scouts’ trip.
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