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Monthly Newsletter June 2014 www.AmSoc.com.br FORUM In This Issue Page 5: AmSoc’s highest honor, the Eric Poliak Award, goes to.... Page 6: Pictures and Thank- you’s of AmSoc’s biggest event of the year. The American Society of São 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. Our Mission In This Issue Save the Date Save the Date Jun 7th - São Paulo Hackers Golf Tournament Jun 11th - Monthly Happy Hour at BOS BBQ Jun 28th - Annual July 4th Picnic at the Consulate Eric Poliak Award AmSoc/Instituto General Motors Gala 2014 Page 8: Just a few more weeks now and the World Cup starts in Brazil. Our handy guide tells you all about it. Independence Day Celebration We’re less than one month away from our United States Independence Day Cel- ebration on Saturday June 28, a few days before the 4th, which falls on a Friday. We want to especially thank Dennis Han- kins, our Consul General in São Paulo, and proudly acknowledge that the Ameri- can Consulate will once again co-host this event with the American Society. The event will take place at the Consulate in the beautiful and spacious sporting area. The gates will open later this year at 2:30 p.m. so we can all enjoy the fireworks after dark. Guests will enter via the Rua Henri Dunant gate again this year. Open- ing ceremonies will include the Marine Color Guard, the president’s message, a general welcome to us all, and a presen- tation of donation checks to CRIANCA BRASIL to be used for teacher training, and to LAR TIA EDNA to help remodel their facility. A typical “picnic” lunch will be served, complete with traditional BBQ hot dogs, hamburgers, fixings, and YOUR home- made salads and desserts. The U.S. Ma- rines will serve beer to raise money for their annual Marine Ball, held every No- vember in São Paulo. Musical entertainment will be provid- ed by the Rock’n’Roll band “Hideaway Cats,” playing songs that will have every- one dancing or tapping their toes. Curu- mim party organizers will again host the children’s activities, with monitors and face painters as well. Here’s what you have to do to partici- pate in this important and entertaining event: 1. Call the American Society office at 5182-2074 – First-come, first-serve ba- sis (no reservations after June 21, due to guest security clearance requirements). 2. Make your reservation – Please fur- nish names of all attendees including ba- bas. We need document ID and age of all children so we can be sure to have good games for all. 3. Sign-up for salad or dessert – Mak- ing the event as homey as possible, we ask each family to bring along a HOME- MADE dish of your favorite recipe. Our office will tell you what type of dish we need at the time of your reservation. 4. You MUST be a member of AmSoc to RSVP to the event. – If you are not yet a member, you can signup online by clicking the “Join Now” link on our site at www.amsoc.com.br . Payment is avail- able through PayPal or by bank transfer. Membership gives you access to great events such as this 4th of July party, and so much more. 5. Volunteers are needed to help things go smoothly at the party. Let the AmSoc office know if you can help with decora- tions in the morning, putting out the sal- ads and desserts, or with taking down the tables and chairs. Since we’ll be inside the Consulate gates, we’ll need to conform to the strict security regulations, so if you don’t have a reservation you will not be allowed past Security. You will be allowed to enter with cell phones and cameras, but noth- ing else that could be considered a secu- rity risk. Here’s what you have to do to enter the Consulate compound: 1. You must present a valid photo ID for each person attending the event. It can be a passport, RG, RNE, etc. 2. No cars will be allowed inside the compound, but on Saturdays it is easier to park and we will be making arrange- ments with a parking lot for those inter- ested (will be posted on the website). Your Independence Day Commit- tee is working hard to ensure you have a GREAT picnic, so come prepared for good food, good friends, good weather, and a fantastic event. And remember, jaw-dropping fire- works after dark! See you on Saturday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m. FIFA World Cup Soccer Guide
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  • Monthly NewsletterJune 2014

    www.AmSoc.com.brForum

    In This Issue

    Page 5: AmSocs highest honor, the Eric Poliak Award, goes to....

    Page 6: Pictures and Thank-yous of AmSocs biggest event of the year.

    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.

    Our Mission

    In This Issue

    Save the DateSave the DateJun 7th - So Paulo Hackers Golf TournamentJun 11th - Monthly Happy Hour at BOS BBQJun 28th - Annual July 4th Picnic at the Consulate

    Eric Poliak Award

    AmSoc/Instituto General Motors Gala 2014

    Page 8: Just a few more weeks now and the World Cup starts in Brazil. Our handy guide tells you all about it.

    Independence Day Celebration

    Were less than one month away from our United States Independence Day Cel-ebration on Saturday June 28, a few days before the 4th, which falls on a Friday. We want to especially thank Dennis Han-kins, our Consul General in So Paulo, and proudly acknowledge that the Ameri-can Consulate will once again co-host this event with the American Society. The event will take place at the Consulate in the beautiful and spacious sporting area.

    The gates will open later this year at 2:30 p.m. so we can all enjoy the fireworks after dark. Guests will enter via the Rua Henri Dunant gate again this year. Open-ing ceremonies will include the Marine Color Guard, the presidents message, a general welcome to us all, and a presen-tation of donation checks to CRIANCA BRASIL to be used for teacher training, and to LAR TIA EDNA to help remodel their facility.

    A typical picnic lunch will be served, complete with traditional BBQ hot dogs, hamburgers, fixings, and YOUR home-made salads and desserts. The U.S. Ma-rines will serve beer to raise money for their annual Marine Ball, held every No-vember in So Paulo.

    Musical entertainment will be provid-ed by the RocknRoll band Hideaway Cats, playing songs that will have every-one dancing or tapping their toes. Curu-mim party organizers will again host the childrens activities, with monitors and face painters as well.

    Heres what you have to do to partici-pate in this important and entertaining event:

    1. Call the American Society office at 5182-2074 First-come, first-serve ba-sis (no reservations after June 21, due to guest security clearance requirements).

    2. Make your reservation Please fur-nish names of all attendees including ba-bas. We need document ID and age of all children so we can be sure to have good games for all.

    3. Sign-up for salad or dessert Mak-ing the event as homey as possible, we ask each family to bring along a HOME-MADE dish of your favorite recipe. Our office will tell you what type of dish we need at the time of your reservation.

    4. You MUST be a member of AmSoc to RSVP to the event. If you are not yet a member, you can signup online by clicking the Join Now link on our site at www.amsoc.com.br . Payment is avail-able through PayPal or by bank transfer. Membership gives you access to great events such as this 4th of July party, and so much more.

    5. Volunteers are needed to help things go smoothly at the party. Let the AmSoc office know if you can help with decora-tions in the morning, putting out the sal-ads and desserts, or with taking down the tables and chairs.

    Since well be inside the Consulate gates, well need to conform to the strict security regulations, so if you dont have a reservation you will not be allowed past Security. You will be allowed to enter with cell phones and cameras, but noth-ing else that could be considered a secu-rity risk.

    Heres what you have to do to enter the Consulate compound:

    1. You must present a valid photo ID for each person attending the event. It can be a passport, RG, RNE, etc.

    2. No cars will be allowed inside the compound, but on Saturdays it is easier to park and we will be making arrange-ments with a parking lot for those inter-ested (will be posted on the website).

    Your Independence Day Commit-tee is working hard to ensure you have a GREAT picnic, so come prepared for good food, good friends, good weather, and a fantastic event.

    And remember, jaw-dropping fire-works after dark!

    See you on Saturday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m.

    FIFA World Cup Soccer Guide

  • Exciting times for AmSoc. Back on April 23rd we held our Annual General Meeting at Consul General Dennis Hankins residence. This is actually an open Board Meeting for all members

    to attend, that kicks off with a cocktail

    reception, then transitions into the meeting portion where we review the prior year highlights and financial results, and the next years focus. This year we rolled out our updated pillars of the American Society I) American Traditions and Local Culture, II) Resources for our members, III) Social and Business Networking, and IV) Charity. All of our activities are centered around one or more of these four pillars.

    The AGM was capped off by the presentation of the annual Eric Poliak Award recognizing a special AmSoc member for his or her outstanding community service. As our highest honor, this years award was presented to long time So Paulo resident, Mr. David Warren. David is very active in

    the Fellowship Community Church, has been on the Board of Directors of AmSoc for many years and has and continues to be involved in the planning and execution of many of our events. David is respected by all his friends and we are extremely proud of him and his accomplishments and dedication to the community.

    On May 9th we held what I believe was the best Charity Gala in many years.

    Tickets for the event were sold out weeks in advance and on the day of the event still had several people on a waiting list for tickets. The live and silent auctions earned record amounts and I cant remember seeing so many people on the dance floor at once. Thanks to all of the generous donors from restaurants, jewelers, hotels and resorts, artists, airlines, and individuals who contributed their prized possessions.

    This was the first year that we partnered with the Instituto General Motors. The President of General Motors do Brasil, Santiago Chamurro, surprised everyone at the beginning of the live auction by donating a 2014 Camaro for three weekends to the highest bidder. Were looking forward to a great relationship with IGM and

    Presidents Corner

    By Frank Pierce, AmSoc president

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    were already working on other joint events. Most importantly, we raised money for the two carefully-selected charities, Crianca Brasil and Lar Tia Edna.

    Our next event is a Memorial Day service at Fellowship Church on May 25th, followed by the annual 4th of July picnic at the Consulate on June 28th. Both are great patriotic events capped off with fireworks after the picnic. We also have a winter clothing drive for children of the charity organizations we support, and of course the monthly Happy Hours check our Facebook posts or call the AmSoc office for details on all upcoming events.

    Making all of these events happen takes tremendous effort by many volunteers. We dont have professional party planners, decorators, cooks or caterers we do it all with AmSoc volunteers.

    These people put in countless hours on the phone, on the road and at the various venues planning and coordinating every part of the event.

    Without the tireless efforts and leadership of our volunteers none of these great events could happen. We can always use more helpers if interested, please contact the AmSoc office and become part of the team!

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    Welcome To Our New MembersWelcome the following New Members who joined us recently. We are very grateful for your support!

    Name: Jean-Yves and Patricia Di Bartolomeo Where you were born: Jean-Yves in Saint Chamond, France and Patricia in San Antonio, Texas, USA

    Length of time youve been in Brazil: 8 months Why Brazil? Jean-Yves is COO of GE Healthcare Latin America

    Family with you? or at home? Just the two of us

    Best things so far: Brazilians Biggest frustration: Safety issues What you miss back home: Family, friends, walking around our neighborhood in Paris and quite frankly my dishwasher Progress with Portuguese: Slow and steady, mostly slow Favorite place to hang out: Our terrace

    Places you plan to visit: The usual : Foz do Igaucu, Pantanal....

    Reading/sports/music/travel, which do you prefer? Travel!

    Travel plans? Next stop Brasilia then Colombia

    Meet Our New Members Job Opening For Forum Newsletter Editor

    After four years in the position of FORUM editor, Lynn Cordeiro is leav-ing to focus on family and prepare for her third baby. During her years, Lynn worked to redesign and upgrade the publication, begin new columns and revamped others. Thank you, Lynn for your work at AmSoc.

    Lynns leaving creates an opening for a paid role at AmSoc. This is a part-time position with hours that vary from week to week and may be expanded to include additional publication respon-sibilities. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, be able to meet deadlines and be qualified in the areas of graphic layout, editing, sales and marketing. If you are inter-ested in applying for this important role for AmSoc please email Julie at [email protected].

    Last name Name Spouse Nationality Membership Company

    BEETER David Carol BEETER USA Helping Hands Family

    Hines

    DE SABRIT Marina Brazil Single Supporter 5star Relocation

    FEER Monika Brazil Single Supporter 5star Relocation

    FRIEDHEIM Christina Sergio FRIEDHEIM Brazil Supporter Family Playpen

    KORAVOS Patrcia Baslios KORAVOS Brazil Patron Family Blackwater Security Brazil

    ORTIZ Slvia Brazil Single Supporter

    OUELLETTE Renee USA Single Supporter American Airlines

    RHEE Michael Bobbi RHEE USA Supporter Family Stryker

    SARAIVA Maria Augusta Brazil Single Supporter Via Varejo

    SOUSA Maria do Cu Portugal Single Patron Jaguar Land Rover/ Autostar

    WILSON Julia Marcelo ZAMPUNHA USA Supporter Family KPMG

  • Forum June4

    By Thomas Bollati, American Consulate

    Consulate Corner: The Wait Is Over - The US Mission To Brazil And The World Cup

    The World Cup is finally upon us. After months of preparation, the United States Mission to Brazil is ready to welcome the influx of U.S. citizens who have purchased over 180,000 tickets to World Cup matches. As residents of Brazil, you may already be experiencing World Cup fatigue. Nevertheless, we want to let the community know how the U.S. Consulate can help you during the tournament, and also pass on some last-minute travel tips.

    While the U.S. team will be playing its opening round games in Manaus, Natal, and Fortaleza, we expect that many of you may be traveling to other cities in Brazil to attend matches. In addition to So Paulo, the United States government has full service Consulates in Rio de Janeiro and Recife, as well

    as the Embassy in Brasilia. Consular Agents in Manaus, Fortaleza, Salvador, and Porto Alegre will offer limited services during the World Cup. Contact information for these cities can be found at Brazil.usembassy.gov.

    Additionally, U.S. consular personnel will be stationed in each of the twelve World Cup host cities to provide a range of emergency services to U.S. citizens in need. For emergency services during the World Cup, please email [email protected] or call the U.S. Embassy or the nearest U.S. Consulate so that we can put you in touch with the closest team.

    If you are traveling out of town, be sure to arrange your accommodations before you go. Shortages of hotel rooms are likely throughout Brazil during the tournament, and prices for available rooms will be higher than normal. If you are still looking for tickets, please remember that FIFA is the only authorized source to purchase tickets to World Cup Games. Be aware of scams, fake ticket websites, and unlicensed ticket resellers. Tickets originating from unauthorized sources are not valid and may result in the

    bearer not being permitted entry into the game. Also note that it is a criminal offense to sell or supply a World Cup ticket for higher than the face value.

    A smart traveler is a safe traveler. Learn everything you can about where you will be going. You can find useful information about the World Cup on both the Embassy (Brazil.usembassy.gov) and the Bureau of Consular Affairs websites (travel.state.gov).

    Finally, keep in touch with the U.S. Mission to Brazil. We recently launched a Twitter feed at @USCitzBrazil to stay connected with U.S. citizens and share useful information and announcements.

    Additionally, Mission Brazils Facebook page, www.facebook.com/EmbaixadadosEUA.BR, will feature English language content for U.S. citizens during the World Cup. We also recommend that you enroll with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (http://step.state.gov) to ensure that you receive our messages to U.S. Citizens and help your friends and family get in touch with you in an emergency.

    Please be sure that you have a fun and safe time. Lets Go USA!

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    A m S o c wishes to congratulate David Warren as the 2014 Eric Poliak Award win-ner. David receives this award for his commitment to volunteer work. About

    his volunteer work, past Poliak winner Alan Blau says of David, Ive seen him in action, on the firing line, doing good and asking nothing in return; with a heart the size of a basketball and an abundance of love for friends and fam-ily like Ive seldom seen before.

    David, an Atlanta native, comes from a background of military service, have served in the U.S. Air Force for more than 26 years. He is a Vietnam veteran, and served with the Thunder-birds as well as other distinguished

    units, as well as the Brazilian Air Force here in So Paulo from 1990 to 1992. He retired from the USAF at the rank of a Chief Master Sergeant. Of himself, David says, I love my God, my fam-ily, and my country. I am a patriot. He resides here with his wife of 19 years, Lucila, and their 15-year-old daughter, Victoria.

    As for his volunteer work with Am-Soc over the last 22 years, David has worn many hats. He served on the Am-Soc Board of Directors for 13 years, working the travel and sports area. He was on the Fellowship Community Church Board for many years, before moving to the Council, where he orga-nized many holiday celebrations, in-cluding the Memorial Day Service and Thanksgiving; he continues as co-chair for the Independence Day celebration; and he assists with some sports activi-ties and the AmSoc Veterans Associa-tion.

    Past Poliak winners Eileen Tasso (2013), Marlene Rubeiz (2012), So-

    nya Querido (2008), Alan Blau (2005), Mark Abrams (2004), Marilyn Mangels (2000), JoAnn Ivy (1998), Eric Street (1997), and Lynne Couri (1994) were on hand at the AGM in April to help AmSoc Vice-President Judy Zanchi present the award to David.

    We are an organization of volunteers and without the commitment of those willing to share their time we could not help the institutions we support. Con-gratulations, David, and thank you for your years of commitment to AmSoc.

    This award was founded in memory of Eric Poliak, governor and past pres-ident of the American Society, commu-nity member, and friend. After Mr. Po-liaks untimely death in May 1984, the Board of Governors established this tribute to be given to the person in So Paulo in the U.S. expat community who unselfishly contributed time and effort for the good of the entire community. The award is the American Societys highest honor.

    Eric Poliak Award Goes to David Warren

  • Forum June6

    The 2014 AmSoc & Instituto General Motors Gala

    It was a night to remember!

    Great food, good company, beautiful

    people, lively auction

    competition, dancing and fun prizes.

    All to benefit Crianca Brasil &

    Lar Tia Edna and AmSoc activities!

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    Aecio Sarti, ArtistAgella Cucina RestaurantAlina Fonteneau, Artist

    Agnus Rayner, artistAmerican Airlines

    Apenda2Aspen Ski Company

    Atlantica HotelsAu Vin Wine Shop

    Bernard & Alina FonteneauBistro de Paris Restaurant

    BodytechBOS BBQ Restaurant

    Camila Klein Caloi Bikes

    Carlos YamassakiCasa Santa Antonia

    Casa Tartaruga, ParatyChristie Helm, artist

    Clarion HotelsDavid Dalmau Barrus, artist

    Delta AirlinesElon Brasil, artist

    Fabrizio GiannoneFairfield Inn & Resorts

    Fast Forward Language InstituteFernanda Fernandes

    Fogo do Cho RestaurantGalina Sheetikoff, artist

    General MotorsChocolat Des ArtesGol Linhas Aereas

    Grand Hyatt RestaurantGregory Fink, artist

    Guarapiranga Golf courseHelena Mottin Moda

    Hertz Rental Car

    Hotel Nau RoyalHotel Shangrila

    Isabel Franco Juma Lodge

    Juquehy La Plage Hotel JW Marriott

    Karen Bygdal Andreasen DDSLAmite Restaurante

    Lofficiel - Romana Hair SalonMarriott Hotels & Resorts

    Modas FillityNB Steak Restaurant Ofra Grinfeder, artist

    Pearls of Wisdom Arlene BassettPJ Clarkes Restaurant

    ProsaQuality Resort - Itupeva

    Quinta de Baroneza Golf ClubQuintana Bar

    Radisson HotelsRed Sushi restaurantRenaissance Hotels

    Regina Alcntara, decoratorRenaissance So Paulo Hotel Spa

    Renato BlumRestaurant Cantaloup

    Ritz Carlton HotelsSanta Clara Eco Resort

    So Paulo Golf Club Sheraton Hotels

    Single Malt Tasting Club of So PauloSoraya Matos, artistSpa Med Sorocaba

    Starbucks US Soccer Federation

    Verissimo Bar and RestaurantVila Chocolat

    We Thank the Sponsors of The 2014 American Society & Instituto General Motors

    Gala

  • Forum June8

    Our Handy Little Guide To The World Cup 2014By Ernest White II, Staff Writer

    Its here! The countrys biggest, most-anticipated sporting event since 1950 - the FIFA World Cup - is finally upon us. Under the official slogan Juntos num s ritmo, translated as All in One Rhythm, 32 soccer teams from around the world will compete in 12 Brazilian cities for the grand prize and bragging rights, and the whole month-long shebang begins June 12th, right here in So Paulo. With so many teams, so many stadiums, and so much excitement, its hard to keep track of all the necessary information for navigating, participating in, or even avoiding this mega-event. Thats why weve put together this handy little guide to the 2014 World Cup, giving you the facts, plus where to get more detailed information about the tournament.

    The TeamsThe 32 teams participating in the World Cup

    each represent a different country and consist of 23 players per team. During the initial stage of the tournament, called the group stage, the 32 teams are divided into eight groups of four, and each team in a group will play one match against the other teams in the group. Teams advance via a special point system - winners earn 3 points, tied teams get 1 point a piece, losers get none - and the first and second teams in a group move on to the Round of 16. The group round runs through June 26th.

    In the Round of 16, which lasts for four days, beginning on June 28th, the winners from each group play the runners-up from another group, with the winners of these matches advancing on to the quarterfinals. Out of eight teams in the quarters, four continue on to the semi-finals, then the winners play each other for the Cup, while the losers vie for third place. The system may sound complicated, but that all gets lost in the heat of excitement, as some of the worlds best players compete for Cup and country.

    Of all the teams, of course Brazil is expected by many to dominate the tournament and garner a sixth World Cup victory, becoming hexacampeo, as the popular chant goes. With several single-named phenoms such as Neymar and Maicon (and the binomial Dani Alves, whose profile rose recently when he ate a banana thrown at him on the pitch in Spain) who have come home to Brazil from professional careers in Europe, plus Brazils notorious marriage of technique with improvisation on the field, the Cup is essentially the host countrys to lose. Still, as of May, the Seleo Nacional was only ranked fourth in the world by FIFA, behind Spain, Germany, and Portugal, all of whom are

    gunning for victory and boast superstar players of their own.

    The StadiumsWith a grand total of 12 different cities

    throughout the width and breadth of the country holding matches during the month-long tournament, Brazil has the most host cities of any World Cup in the history of the event. The opening match will take place in So Paulo, with others in Salvador, Braslia, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Natal, Manaus, Curitiba, Recife, and Cuiab, before the final showdown in Rio de Janeiro. Seven of the stadiums are brand-spanking-new and the remaining five are thorough renovations and expansions of iconic arenas.

    The smallest stadiums - those in Cuiab, Manaus, Natal, Curitiba, and Recife - hold between 42,000 and 47,000 fans, while those in Porto Alegre and Salvador have capacities between 50 and 60,000. The massive stadiums in Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, So Paulo, Braslia, and Rio all host over 60,000 spectators, with Rios fabled Maracan offering nearly 77,000 people the chance to witness the final match.

    Despite all the hoopla surrounding these immense infrastructure projects - as well as an estimated price tag of almost US$3.5 billion - the readiness of Brazils various World Cup stadiums has been called into question by FIFA, the Brazilian government, and the international press for the past several years. While Fortalezas stadium was the first of the new facilities to be completed, opening in January of 2013, and five other stadiums hosted matches during last years Confederations Cup, fully half of the proposed venues were not complete by FIFAs deadline of December 31, 2013.

    As of press time, Cuiab and Curitiba were still putting finishing touches on their stadiums, with the latter even having its participation threatened by FIFA back in January, and the contractor for So Paulos venue recently acknowledged that the stadium wont be thoroughly complete until after the close of the event on July 13th. Sadly, in the mad dash to bring the venues to completion, eight construction workers have been killed, prompting ongoing investigations into the safety of construction sites and possibly causing further delays.

    Tickets, Transportation, and Accommodations

    In spite of construction delays, shelved

    infrastructure projects, and the specter of protests by a large segment of Brazilian society with very real qualms about the prioritization of sporting events over education and health care, the World Cup will go on as planned. Tickets to the Cup initially went on sale last August via a web-based application process, but anyone wishing to obtain tickets to the matches can purchase them in person at a local FIFA Venue Ticketing Centre from June 1st until July 13th.

    General admission ticket prices range from R$30 for Brazilian citizens and residents wishing to attend the group matches to $2,990 for international spectators interested in team-specific tickets, and all venue sales information, including Venue Ticketing Centre locations, can be found at the official World Cup website, www.fifa.com/tickets. Also, spectators looking for a little extra VIP treatment at the matches can purchase hospitality packages that include special seating, food, beverages, multilingual hostesses, and parking, among other perks, at hospitality.fifa.com.

    Not interested in coughing up the cash for a ticket? Catch the action on the Jumbotron with thousands of fans at the Vale do Anhangaba in So Paulo or Copacabana Beach in Rio, or any of the other FIFA Fan Fest locations in the host cities.

    With the tournament spread over 12 cities in one of the largest countries in the world, transportation between matches will be challenging and most likely expensive. That said, air travel between the venues can still be arranged with any of the countrys domestic carriers: TAM (www.tam.com.br), Gol (www.voegol.com.br), Avianca (www.avianca.com.br), or Azul (www.voeazul.com.br). Bus service is also an alternative, with companies such as Itapemirim (www.itapemirim.com.br) and Real Expresso (www.realexpresso.com.br), though fares and travel time are expected to increase during the Cup.

    Hotels in most venues are by now almost completely booked solid during the dates of the event. Still, there are rooms to be had. The official FIFA hotel booking website is hotels.fifa.com, but other hotel search engines include booking.com and momondo.com, both of which list hotels and hostels alike.

    Non-traditional options include renting space in private homes via airbnb.com, snagging free couch space via couchsurfing.com, or - for the stout of heart - favelaexperience.com, which matches guests with affordable lodging in Rios most notorious communities.

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    MATCH SCHEDULE

    GROUP MATCHES

    Thursday, June 12Brazil v. Croatia - So Paulo - 5pm

    Friday, June 13Mexico v. Cameroon - Natal - 1pmSpain v. Netherlands - Salvador - 4pmChile v. Australia - Cuiab - 6pm

    Saturday, June 14Colombia v. Greece - Belo Horizonte - 1pmUruguay v. Costa Rica - Fortaleza - 4pmEngland v. Italy - Manaus - 6pmCte dIvoire v. Japan - Recife - 10pm

    Sunday, June 15Switzerland v. Ecuador - Braslia - 1pmFrance v. Honduras - Porto Alegre - 4pmArgentina v. Bosnia-Herzegovina - Rio de Janeiro - 7pm

    Monday, June 16Germany v. Portugal - Salvador - 1pmIran v. Nigeria - Curitiba - 4pmGhana v. USA - Natal - 7pm

    Tuesday, June 17Belgium v. Algeria - Belo Horizonte - 1pmBrazil v. Mexico - Fortaleza - 4pmRussia v. Korea - Cuiab - 6pm

    Wednesday, June 18Australia v. Netherlands - Porto Alegre - 1pmSpain v. Chile - Rio de Janeiro - 4pmCameroon v. Croatia - Manaus - 6pm

    Thursday, June 19Colombia v. Cte dIvoire - Braslia - 1pmUruguay v. England - So Paulo - 4pmJapan v. Greece - Natal - 7pm

    Friday, June 20Italy v. Costa Rica - Recife - 1pmSwitzerland v. France - Salvador - 4pmHonduras v. Ecuador - Curitiba - 7pm

    Saturday, June 21Argentina v. Iran - Belo Horizonte - 1pmGermany v. Ghana - Fortaleza - 4pmNigeria v. Bosnia-Herzegovina - Cuiab - 6pm

    Sunday, June 22Belgium v. Russia - Rio de Janeiro - 1pmKorea v. Algeria - Porto Alegre - 4pmUSA v. Portugal - Manaus - 6pm

    Monday, June 23Australia v. Spain - Curitiba - 1pmNetherlands v. Chile - So Paulo - 1pmCameroon v. Brazil - Braslia - 5pmCroatia v. Mexico - Recife - 5pm

    Tuesday, June 24Italy v. Uruguay - Natal - 1pmCosta Rica v. England - Belo Horizonte - 1pmJapan v. Colombia - Cuiab - 4pmGreece v. Cte dIvoire - Fortaleza - 5pm

    Wednesday, June 25Nigeria v. Argentina - Porto Alegre - 1pmBosnia-Herzegovina v. Iran - Salvador - 1pmHonduras v. Switzerland - Manaus - 4pmEcuador v. France - Rio de Janeiro - 5pm

    Thursday, June 26USA v. Germany - Recife - 1pmPortugal v. Ghana - Braslia - 1pmAlgeria v. Russia - Curitiba - 5pmKorea v. Belgium - So Paulo - 5pm

    ROUND OF 16

    Saturday, June 28Belo Horizonte - 1pmRio de Janeiro - 5pm

    Sunday, June 29Fortaleza - 1pmRecife - 5pm

    Monday, June 30Braslia - 1pmPorto Alegre - 5pm

    Tuesday, July 1So Paulo - 1pmSalvador - 5pm

    QUARTERFINALS

    Friday, July 4Rio de Janeiro - 1pmFortaleza - 5pm

    Saturday, July 5Braslia - 1pmSalvador - 5pm

    SEMIFINALS

    Tuesday, July 8Belo Horizonte - 5pm

    Wednesday, July 9So Paulo - 5pm

    THIRD PLACE MATCH

    Saturday, July 12Braslia - 5pm

    FINAL

    Sunday, July 13Rio de Janeiro - 4pm

  • April 23, 2014, was another perfect So Paulo evening. With the welcome arrival of the cooler temperatures in-dicative of our Brazilian fall, it is also a signal of that time of year for AmSocs Annual General Meeting (AGM). A highly anticipated evening filled with fellowship, laughter, and the reuniting of old and new friends, we kicked off our night reserved to celebrate a past year of ac-complishments as well as another projected year of success to come.

    This years gathering took place, for a second year in a row, at the lovely home of our host and host-ess of the evening, Consul General and Consulesa Dennis and Mira Hankins. Upon arrival, guests were greeted by an offering of a glass or two of their fa-vorite beverages, and, as they continued to enter the residence, they were further tempted by the warm and inviting scents of freshly prepared hors doeuvres. Members were able to indulge in the variety of specially pre-pared treats throughout the evening as well as a delightful coffee, tea, and des-sert bar, all provided by Andy Beebys Gourmet Buffet.

    As guest continued to mingle and gather for the commencement of the meeting, all were able to enjoy the soothing and soft sounds of the musical Trio from Lar Tia Edna (just one of the many organization AmSoc continues to support and fund). These gifted youth

    not only moved us musically, but even moved some to tears with their impres-sive talent. After the singing of our be-loved national anthem and receiving an opening blessing from the pastor of Fellowship Community Church, we were ready to start the business por-tion of the evening. AmSoc president, Frank Pierce, delivered a very memo-

    rable meeting which filled all those present with a sense of pride for the or-ganization we all belong to. Frank not only honored current members of the AmSoc Board, but also welcomed new ones, spoke of the accomplishments of this past year, and held a moment of

    silence reserved for those members no longer with us but who have previous-ly contributed so much to our American Society here in So Paulo. The final moments of our evening were celebrated with the announcement by our vice president, Judy Zanchi, of this years winner of the Eric Poliak Commu-nity Service Award, Da-vid Warren. Throughout the rest of the evening, family members, board members, and guests sur-rounded David to offer congratulatory comments

    and to speak words of gratitude for his years of service with the American So-ciety.

    True to our American beliefs and as members of this wonderful society, it was an evening full of pride and a pre-view of hope and unity for what this upcoming year may bring. Needless to sayits going to be a great year!

    Forum June10

    2014 Annual General MeetingBy Natalie Cruz

  • The American Societyof So Paulo

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    Winter Warmth CampaignWeve already collected a lot of

    clothes, blankets and other warm items to help keep the kids in AmSoc-sup-ported orphanages warm. If you didnt rush to clean your cupboards in May but are inspired to do so in June, dont worry!

    Were still accepting donations pants, sweatshirts, coats, to long under-wear, leggings, jeans, blankets, towels or anything that looks like it will keep

    someone warm. Weve already had hints of colder days and its about to cool off for a good couple of months. Your stuff will find a home in our in-stitutions.

    For information about handy drop off points around town, write Eileen Tasso ([email protected]).

    Take a look in your cupboards and drawers and get rid of some things! Well happily take any or all of it!

    Our lists are starting to come in and some great kids are coming to the An-gel Party this year! (As they have every year for the past 15 years.) The Angel Party is a day when 240 children from AmSoc supported orphanages, daycare centers and educational programs meet up at Chapel School for a Christmas party full of fun, food and games. Best of all, the party ends when Santa brings each child a bag of presents es-pecially chosen for that child.

    And, if youd like to help Santa - spon-sor a child and buy a bag full of brand new and beautiful Christmas presents (backpack, pants, shirt, sweatshirt or

    coat, tennis shoes, socks, underwear, toy and candy treat), send Sue Banman Sileci an email. ([email protected])

    If you choose a child now, youll be able to do your shopping if you go abroad in July, sometimes more efficient than do-ing it here.

    The Angel Party organizing

    committee is already starting to form, so please let Eileen Tasso know if youd like to help. ([email protected]) There are plenty of interesting jobs and its a great opportunity to meet some interesting volunteers involved in our community.

    The 2014 Angel Party

  • Forum June12

    AmSoc Sports

    Basketball Tournament - 2014

    On May 17th at the Graded School in Morumbi, the American Society hosted its annual Adult Basketball Tournament. Six teams entered with 6-10 players playing per team. The games, which were comprised of two 12 minute halves, were of the demanding 5 on 5 full court version, including league referees calling the fouls and managing the clock. It started shortly after 10am with each team playing three games based on their seedings from prior years results. The four best records after 3 games went on to play in the semi-finals and then a final.

    Last years champions, Team Quinta, again won the championship over a resurgent GM team who had completed the round robin phase as the first seed. The GM Team played point for point with Qunita throughout the final, however, the 3 pt. shooting down the stretch by Quinta was too much for GM to overcome.

    The results of all the games were as follows:

    By John Kennedy

    ROUND ROBIN Quinta 37Trophy Husbands 21 Graded 6GM 29 PACA 32Ressaca 36 Trophy Husbands 15GM 38

    Quinta 36Graded 27 Trophy Husbands 16PACA 32

    Ressaca 45GM 55 PACA 28Graded 15 Quinta 55Ressaca 45

    SEMIS Ressaca 22GM 31 PACA 16Qunita 32

    FINAL GM 34Quinta 39

  • The American Societyof So Paulo

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    Please Cheer For Brazil

    With the World Cup just a few days away, its time to decide who to cheer for. From cheap banners found at 25 de Maro to the expensive and highly cov-eted official T-shirts, Brazilians are get-ting ready to cheer for the home team.

    But the decision on whether or not to cheer for Brazil may not be an easy one in an expat home.

    Moving abroad means facing a try-ing adaptation process, in which a new language and customs must be learned. The values we are familiar with are vastly different from those we confront here on a daily basis, and frustration easily sets in.

    Yet once those basic hurdles have been jumped and we begin to compre-hend and participate in daily life around us, we slowly let our guard down and begin to allow the subtleties of our new home to seep in.

    Slowly but surely, we find ourselves not just adapting - but also adopting the little things we come to enjoy. While waffles will always be a family favor-ite, a po na chapa at the local padaria becomes a new morning ritual, and Ca-tupiry on pizza, well, its really not that bad.

    The lavish parties, which may have shocked us as new arrivals, are soon something to look forward to, as we

    finally begin to understand rationale behind investing in a party hall with monitors to watch the children and beer to entertain the parents, in lieu of tak-ing on the burden of a class of 30 kids running wild in our new home.

    And lets be honest - theres certainly no lack of natural beauty in this place. Only in Brazil can you enjoy a breath-taking view of Rio at the feet of Christ the Redeemer, walk in the pale white sand and crystal clear waters of Praia do Forte in Bahia, adventure through the luscious greenery of the Amazon or the colorful tropical birds of the Pan-tanal, and experience the power and peacefulness of Iguau Falls.

    But its the people of Brazil that make this place truly special. Most Brazilians you will meet are welcoming and pa-tient with your lacking language skills, and are readily willing to help. Theyre fun and always up for a party, no matter what the occasion.

    And theres certainly something to be said for the tudo bem, tudo bem at-titude that makes Brazilians one of the most accepting and laid back people in the world. Sure it sometimes gets in the way of efficiency, but it also makes people far more tolerant of others and life much less insane.

    Brazilians are also vastly creative,

    and many times its that jeitinho brasil-eiro that will get the job done - and far better than you could ever have expect-ed.

    Brazil is far from perfect, but its a far different place from the Brazil I saw when we first arrived 25 years ago and its that bubbling potential for greatness that makes Brazil such an amazing place to be right now.

    Whether the team you support in this years World Cup is determined by your passport, your favorite player or just your favorite color, please reserve some support for the home team.

    Go ahead and cheer for Brazil. Not just because a few guys can kick a ball pretty well, but because of the dazzling performance Brazil is capable of deliv-ering. Cheer for better education, for decreased corruption and for increased social equality. Cheer for Einstein-level healthcare in basic-level areas. Cheer for the lady who helps you with your laundry, and whose children shes putting through school so theyll have a better future. Cheer for the untapped potential in so many Brazilians, that have yet to show the world just how far they can go.

    And most importantly, please con-tinue to cheer for Brazil once the World Cup is over.

    By Patricia de Luna, Forum Columnist

    Exciting news on special membershiprates for AmSoc golfers coming

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    In the meantime, [email protected]

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    Quinta 36Graded 27 Trophy Husbands 16PACA 32

    Ressaca 45GM 55 PACA 28Graded 15 Quinta 55Ressaca 45

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    calendarLearn more about this months AmSoc events (highlighted) at www.AmSoc.com.br.Important Dates: June 4 shavuot (us), June 6 D-Day (us)June 12 DIa Dos namoraDos (BrazIl), June 15 Fathers Day (us)June 19 Corpus ChrIstI (BrazIl), June 21 June solstICe

    June 2014

    Enjoyed this publication? Become an American Society Member and get a

    free Forum subscription!

    For more than 60 years The American Society of So Paulo has worked to establish a strongnetwork for expats living and working in So Paulo. Join Today!!!

    Visit our website at www.amsoc.com.br and fill in our on-line formor call the AmSoc office at 5182-2074

    Membership Committee Help

    Make phone calls to welcome new members, attend PTA breakfasts and AmSoc social events to sign up new members, assist with updating current member records, call for member renewals. If you can spend one or two hours per week helping out, please contact [email protected]

    Community Action Committee

    The community action committee is looking for new energetic members to be part of committee. This involves working with orphanages and community centers, special projects and campaigns, planning of Childrens Field Day and The Angel Party. We meet once per month to plan these events and see what we can do to help our charitable

    institutions. Please contact Eileen Tasso, [email protected]

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    02 Monday INC Seminar: Labor Relations in Brazil

    Time: from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Vila Nova Conceio. Address upon RSVP. Cost: Free to INC members and family, R$ 20 to non-members. RSVP to [email protected]

    04 Wednesday INC Monthly Coffee & Bazaar Time: 9h00 - 14h00. Date: Wednesday, June 4th. Location: Espao Escandinavo. Address: Rua Job Lane, 1030 - Alto da Boa Vista, So Paulo, 04639-000, Brazil. Tel: +55 11 5521-3356

    07 Saturday SP Hackers Cup Golf Tourney 2nd Leg

    At Quinta da Baronesa. More information on our website - HIGHTLIGHT EVENTS at www.AmSoc.com.br or by e-mail ([email protected])

    09 Monday INC Bookclub 13.30am. The Accidental President of Brazil by Fernando Henrique Cardoso with Brian Winter. Brian Winter will be our guest speaker! Rsvp to [email protected]

    11 Wednesday Happy Hour Time: starting at 7h30 p.m. At BOS BBQ.

    28 Saturday 4th of July More information on our website - HIGHTLIGHT EVENTS at www.AmSoc.com.br or by e-mail ([email protected])

  • Blog Of The Month: Personal Security at the World Cup

    Every month, the Forums last page will introduce you to a blog from the English-speaking community.

    This month, we feature Kristin Barbieris Blog, Brazil in My Eyes (www.brazilinmyeyes.blogspot.com.br)

    Here I am giving my personal advice on your security. Please be aware that this blog post is not designed to scare you but only to give you some ideas of what MIGHT happen. How you choose to react is up to you.

    Getting to the stadiumGo early. If you have a chance to go

    by official transfer, do it. If you can go by metro, do it. I cant imagine what traffic will be like near these stadiums but Im willing to guess that it will be a parking lot LONG before you get near it. Taxis will overcharge, for sure, even if it is illegal. The earlier you go, the less stressed you will be about it.

    Stadium gear. I suggest that if your country team is NOT Brazil, you be somewhat careful outside the stadium during the big games. If you cheer for say, Uruguay, and they are playing Brazil in the semi-final match, do not wear your Forln shirt to the stadium. Put it on when you get inside, paint

    your face when you get inside, do your happy dance inside.

    For more information about security in taxis and public transportation, take a look at post Safe in So Paulo Part IV: Taxi and Public Transportation at brazilinmyeyes.blogspot.com.br.

    Inside the StadiumSecurity forces within and

    immediately outside the stadiums are actually privately contracted by FIFA. Yet the military police is also involved. Its confusing. There does not seem to be a great deal of the coordination between the private and the Brazilian security forces within the stadium. If you feel uncomfortable with something in the stadium, go with your gut and

    get out of the situation or area.

    If the Worst Happens and you are held upRemember: bad guys here do not

    want to hurt you. They simply want your money because they are desperate. You are not. If you are held up at gunpoint, or threatened with a gun or knife or whatever, just hand over whatever they want. Do not scream. Do not run.

    Also be aware of the distraction trick where someone seemingly nice wants to chat you up while their accomplice is making off with your unattended whatever. Try to keep all your cash separated into different pockets and cards in your money belt. Always have some cash on hand--if you say you have nothing, you might make them angry.

    All crime should be reported to the local police station. You will need to ask where that is, or call 190 from any phone. There are English-speaking attendants. For details about staying safe on the street, you can read Security in So Paulo: Part II Street Smarts on my blog.

    Remember, the best way to have fun at the games is to be prepared and be aware. Enjoy the World Cup everyone!


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