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Monthly Newsletter

November 2013

www.AmSoc.com.brFORUM

In This Issue

Page 5:See some of the picturesfrom the evening that honors oursponsors and supporters.

Art schools

Page 6:How best to prepare yourapplication for studying visual orperforming arts.

The American Society of So Paulopromotes friendship by organizingsocial, cultural and athletic events for

ts diverse membership; encouragesntegration with the Brazilian society;

and supports the American traditionsof education, philanthropy andvolunteerism.

Our Mission

In This Issue

Save the DateSave the Date

Nov 9th - Angel Party

Nov 20th - Happy Hour

Nov 24th - Thanksgiving Event

Dec 6th - Holiday Party

VIP Cocktail Party

Expos and Trade Fairs

Page 8:Mark your calendars for

014s biggest events of the year.

Every year, as October comes to aclose, the annual American Society ofSo Paulo Yearbook arrives chock-full ofmember contacts and advice for expats.This years edition, 160 pages thick, letsmembers connect with one another andserves as a major source of revenue forthe American Society. In fact, nearly

25 percent of the organizations annualincome is garnered through the sale ofbusiness advertisements in the yearbook,which offers useful information such asemergency and public agency telephonenumbers, recommended schools, social

and volunteergroups, places ofworship, and more.

AmSoc encouragesits members toutilize the serviceand patronize the

businesses featuredin the yearbook,especially sincemany of the

businesses haveEnglish-speakingstaff. A few of theSo Paulo-based

businesses debutingin this yearsedition includeBos Barbecue,

Casa Mimosa, Dr.Fernando Mendes(dentistry), andHotel Nau Royal inthe beachside townof Camburi.

P a i n s t a k i n g l yorganized by AmSocstaff, includingdedicated ofcetrainee RenataKnittel, who devotedmonths of time and

effort to this yearsproject, the yearbookfeatures the work ofa different Brazilian

artist each year. The beautiful cover of the2013-2014 edition showcases visual artistClaudia Kiatake, who works mainly withmetal and certied wood in the design ofher scuptures. In every sculpture, I lookfor a reconstruction, a balance, extractingthe power of the material and the softnessof its shape, expecting to provoke a

singular moment of contemplation, saysthe artist, who has exhibited in Brazil andthe United States. More of her work can beseen at her website, www.claudiakiatake.com, and she can be contacted by emailat [email protected].

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A big thank you toall who attended theVIP cocktail eventon September 19thin Moema. Not onlywas it an opportunityto thank our veryspecial donors andhelping Hands and

Patron members,but we also hosted

several potentialdonors who had a chance to see andhear rst hand about the CommunityAction Committees wonderfulactivities. Along with special guest,Mr. Dennis Hankins, Consul General ofthe American Consulate in So Paulo,the current Amsoc Board of Governorsand past Presidents and Governorsdid a wonderful job of explaining theAmsoc vision and we hope to increasethe amount of donations that will

go towards our charitable and socialactivities. We have received severalnotes of thanks and compliments aboutthe CAC and the Amsoc members whodonate their time and resources.

A big thank you also goes to thevolunteers who have stepped forwardto help with the upcoming ChildrensHalloween Party to be held at theMarine House on the 26th.

And yet another big thanks goes tothe volunteers who are helping with theChildrens athletic activities (baseball,football, tennis, etc.). While we arehere in So Paulo, either short termor long term, its important that ourchildren remain active in sports andother extracurricular activities, and ofcourse we cannot support them withoutthe help from our wonderful adultvolunteers.

And, I cannot go without mentioningthe great work by the CAC and allthe volunteers preparing for theannual Angel Party on November 9th.Believe me, you dont want to miss theopportunity to help out that day and seethe faces of children as they open bagsof gifts.

October is ying by and werealready under the horario de vero! Notquite like daylight until 9:45 pm backin Michigan but its nice to come home

after work with a little daylight leftto enjoy. It also means more time forweekend activities my favorite beingon the beach with friends. Nothing

better than the beaches of the LitoralNorth in So Paulo and staying at thehotels, spas and pousadas of some ofour generous donors like Hotel & Spa

Nau Royal, Juquehy La Plage, ParadisResort Mogi, Home Away at Barra do

Sahy, and others.In November we have the Angel party

on the 9th, Happy Hour at BOS BBQ onthe 20th and our annual ThanksgivingEvent on the 24th. In December, wellhave the annual Christmas party on the6th. Check with the Amsoc ofce fordetails on all of these great events and

please make sure to keep an eye on theschedules as events are coming fast andwed hate to miss someone.

At the same time that our scheduleof activities continues to grow, we arestill looking to do more and need thevaluable input of all Amsoc membersfor ideas. If you have any ideas forfamily, charitable or adult activities

please contact me or any of the otherDirectors through the Amsoc ofceeither via e-mail or phone. With yoursuggestions and input we can continueto support our mission of promotingfriendship by organizing social,

cultural and athletic events alongwith supporting the great Americantraditions of education, philanthropyand volunteerism, and integrating withthe local Brazilian society. We welcomeand are counting on your ideas! Seeyou in next months Forum.

Abraos,Frank

Presidents Corner

By Frank Pierce,AmSoc president

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

New Member Profile

Name:Gilberto de Lima Lopes Jr. and Yocklem Li

Origin, time here:Born in Rio de Janeiro, lived overseas in the US

and Singapore working for the University of Miamiand then Johns Hopkins University over the last

15 years. Back in So Paulo for a month and a halfnow. My wife is Chinese Costa Rican, shes been inSo Paulo for two weeks (and maybe I should haveasked her to answer the questions below...)

Why So Paulo:Good career opportunity and closer to my and

my wifes family.Best things so far:Quindim and Brigadeiros :)But mostly the warmth and willingness that

most people have to help which has made it alittle easier to take the bureaucracy and often slowways of getting things done - when compared toSingapore especially.

Early frustrations:Still waiting for our furniture and things to clear

customs in Santos ;)Getting so used to living college-style again

with a mattress and plastic cups and paper plates

that we may not want our stuff back when it finallygets in...

Have saudade for anything back home:Not yetProgress with Portuguese:Having to update all my slang and idiomatic

expressions as they are nearly twenty years out ofdate... and apparently I have a strong foreign accentthese days...

Favorite place to hang out:Higienopolis in general (No car yet so we mostlywalk around)

LAST NAME FIRST NAME SPOUSE MEMBERSHIP COMPANY NATIONALITY

BARTOLOMEO Patricia Jean-Yves Family Patron Membership GE Mecial American

CAVANAUGH Matthew Carolina Family Membership LifeSpice Ingredients American

DRIGGS Andrea Ben Family Membership Honeywell American

HERRERO Carlos Olga Family Patron Membership Life Fitness Venezuelan

MALAGONI Carlos Eduardo Branca Regina SOARES

MOLINA

Family Patron Membership X2 Real Estate Investments Brazilian

MILBERG Josh MILBERG Malu CASTRO Family Membership American

OLIVEIRA Luis Allfredo OLIVEIRA Jhanayna SIQUEIRA Family Patron Membership Citibank American

PASSOS Lisa Mario Family Patron Membership American

SCHEER Delynn Family Membership American

SHRAWDER Joseph Linda Family Patron Membership GE Healthcare American


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By Kris Morrissey, American Consulate

Consulate Corner:

Grateful For American Citizenship

November is the month when weAmericans consider things for which weare grateful. This year, my list includesthe New York Giants continued statusas an NFL team; enough pumpkin pielling to make my favorite holidaydessert; and, of course, my friends and

family. But wherever we are in theworld at our Thanksgiving table, manyof us also may want to add our U.S.citizenship to that list.

During my time here, I have hadmany Brazilian friends and neighborsask some important questions abouttheir or their childs or relatives

potential U.S. citizenship. Here are theanswers to some of the most commoninquires.

Should I just get a tourist visa for everyonein the family including our son who wasborn in the United States as we just want totake a quick jaunt to Disney?

No. U.S. citizens are required to travel to theUnited States on U.S. passports, with very rare

exceptions. You should make an appointment withthe American Citizen Services Unit to determine ifyour child is a U.S. citizen and thus entitled to a U.S.passport.

Both my wife and I are U.S. citizens, butneither of us has lived there since we were

children. Are our kids who were born in Brazileligible for U.S. citizenship?

Yes, if the children were born in wedlock to twoU.S. citizen parents who were both U.S. citizens atthe time of the childs birth.

I was studying at a university butoverstayed in the United States to have mydaughter. Is she a U.S. citizen?

Yes. Any child born on U.S. soil, no matter thelegal status of the parents at the time of birth, iseligible for U.S. citizenship. The only exception to

this rule is children born to parents in diplomaticstatus (on a diplomatic visa).

My mom is Brazilian and my dad isAmerican. Am I eligible for U.S. citizenshipthrough my father?

Maybe. The regulations regarding children bornto one U.S. citizen parent and one non-U.S. citizenparent are more complex. A child born in wedlockon or after November 14, 1986 is a U.S. citizen ifthe U.S. citizen parent can demonstrate five yearsphysical presence in the United States, includingtwo years there after the age of 14. There are other

stipulations for children born out of wedlock to U.S.citizen parent(s).

The rules regarding U.S. citizenshipcan be complicated. So, if someoneyou know has questions about U.S.citizenship eligibility, the best advice isto make an appointment with AmericanCitizen Services to talk to an ofcer (inEnglish or Portuguese).

To make an appointment, goonline to: http://brazil.usembassy.

gov/service.html. You can also [email protected] with anyquestions.

Happy Thanksgiving!


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VIP Cocktail PartyThe American Society Board wasdelighted to host the Annual VIPCocktail Party to thank Corporate andindividual sponsors, Helping Hands andPatron Members for their signicantcontributions during the past year. Theevent took place on September 19th atthe Cantina Esperanza in Moema, whereowner Monica Tarallo prepared specialItalian hors doeuvres for the nearly 100guests present. Frank Pierce, Amsocs

President, gave heartfelt thanks to ourvery special donors: We would liketo thank you again for your generouscontributions which have made sucha positive impact on the lives of thechildren sponsored through our manysocial programs. Without the generosityof Corporations, artists, celebrities andthe Helping Hand and Patron membersthis would not be possible. This yearsevent hosted many of our donors as well

as several potential donors who wereexcited to meet Amsoc members andhear the wonderful stories of helpingchildren throughout So Paulo. Also

present was our honored guest, DennisHankins, US Consulate General inSo Paulo and several former AmsocPresidents and Board members whocontinue their strong support of ourorganization.


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So You Think You Can Dance, Act Onr Draw?Tips for Performing and Visual Arts Applicants

It used to be that when a teenagertold their parents they were interested instudying something in the arts arena incollege the response was How will youget a job with THAT degree?? Timeshave changed with growing exposureto the arts thanks to TV shows likeThe Voice, So You Think You CanDance?, and amazing Broadway showslike The Book of Mormon. Students

studying ne or performing arts at theuniversity level will gain experienceand training, while being affordedunique networking opportunities andexposure to professionals within theirdesired profession.

Students interested in the arts canpursue a variety of degrees including aBachelor of Arts (BA), a Bachelor ofMusic (BM), or a Bachelor of Fine Arts(BFA). When investigating a collegestudents should check the institutions

status in one of the national accreditingorganizations: National Association ofSchools of Music (NASM), NationalAssociation of Schools of Art andDesign (NASAD), National Associationof Schools of Theatre (NAST), or the

National Association of Schools ofDance (NASD).

In addition to traditional majors,artistically motivated students can

pursue studies in areas such as ArtTherapy, Game Design, LandscapeArchitecture, Arts Education, and

Curatorial Studiesin addition todozens more! In addition, studentscan choose to pursue studies at theconservatory level, a very focusedexperience with highly selectiveadmission criteria. Students applying toconservatories should be prepared forintense competition in the application

process.One common misperception is that

students interested in the arts need nottake courses outside of their major.

Behzad Dabu, Senior AdmissionsOfcer at Columbia College Chicagofeels its important for students in thearts to be well rounded in their studies.

Many kids think that if they can

take pretty pictures, are funny on stage,or can make colorful art they dont needto understand history, culture, science,or law, says Dabu. Smart artists,who are aware and have knowledge todraw from, create work which is rootedin our culture today.

Chris Andersson, Director ofAdmissions in the Drama Departmentat the Tisch School of the Arts at New

York University agrees, and stressesto his applicants the importance of theacademic piece of the puzzle.

Parents often assume that theacademic requirements are lower fordrama applicants than they are forother NYU applicants. That is not thecase, says Andersson. What they aremissing is that drama students will have

plenty of theater studies and generaleducation classes. History and theoryare as much a part of a BFA program as

is professional training.One key piece of the applicationprocess for visual arts students is theportfolio. Unlike the past, studentsnow have the ability to use online sitessuch as SlideRoom.com to submit their

portfolio pieces. Its important forstudents to remember that the uniquenature of the portfolio is what helps theadmission staff decide a students tinto a particular program.

One portfolio will not t allsubmissions, says Ehren Seeland,

Coordinator of Student Recruitment atEmily Carr University of Art + Designin Vancouver, BC, Canada. Every art,design and media institution will havea very different set of criteriasomeleaning more towards the conceptualside of things, and some with more ofa focus on the technical aspect. Youwill want to make sure to research theschools that you are applying to, andtailor your submission accordingly.

For future Picassos or Warhols, the

National Portfolio Day Association(PortfolioDay.net) hosts free portfolioreviews from September to January eachyear throughout the U.S. and Canada.This is a wonderful opportunity to

have portfolio reviewers from NASADmember schools provide you withfeedback on your work.

Portfolios take time to build, asdoes the research process into yourchosen institutions, says Seeland.Prior to your senior year, takeadvantage of portfolio days, recruitmentevents, summer programs, and anyopportunities that you have to meet

with admissions staff to review yourwork prior to submission.

Many students know from a youngage that they are destined for a careerin the arts, while others nd theircreative side while in high school.Whenever that moment strikes, itsimportant to begin honing these skillsand researching where their path maytake them.

As soon as the thought occursto you to apply to a performing arts

degree program, you should look forways to continue your developmentas an artist, Andersson stresses to

budding actors. Read plays. Seeshows. Get involved with theater inyour community. The more time youspend inside the world of theater, themore comfortable you will be thereand the more condent you will be inyour auditions and interviews for yourdesired degree programs.

Students choosing career elds inthe arts are entering an intense arena

of competition. However, a desire topursue dreams increases their highprobability for success.

Dabu puts it best when he saysEducation is necessarybut passionis what will push you throughout yourcareer!

Kristina L. Dooley is the founderof Estrela Consulting, an Independent

Educational Consulting frm helpingfamilies navigate the college search

processes. Kristina is a formerAMSOC member now living in Ohioand can be reached online at www.

EstrelaConsulting.com.

By Kristina L. Dooley, former AMSOC member


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AmSoc Travel Club

We are thinking about getting aAmSoc Travel Club started with a tripto INHOTIM with So Paulo sculptressClaudia Kiatake in February or March2014.

Coach bus or y to Belo Horizonte,2 nights in a nice pousada, meals and

English tour of wonderful INHOTIM.

What is INHOTIM?

The Centro de Arte Contempornea Inhotimis a museum and contemporary art museumlocated in Brumadinho founded by former miningmagnate Bernardo Paz.Beginning in the 1980s,Paz converted a 3,000-acre ranch into a sprawlingbotanical garden designed by the late landscape

artist Roberto BurleMarx, a friend ofPazs. Inhotim, nowat 5,000 acres, is vastenough to require1,000 employees.The garden, whichboasts two dozenart pavilions,opened to the publicin 2006. In 2011,it attracted nearly250,000 visitors from

all over the world.The pavilions includemore than 500 worksby noted Brazilian andinternational artists,such as Hlio Oiticica,

Yayoi Kusama, Anish Kapoor, Thomas Hirschhorn,Matthew Barney,Doug Aitken, DominiqueGonzalez-Foerster, Steve McQueen, Cildo Meirelesand Vik Muniz. One pavilion is devoted to one ofPazs ex-wives, the Brazilian artist Adriana Varejo.Paz has plans to expand Inhotim with 10 or more

new hotels, an 15,000-capacity amphitheater, andeven a complex of lofts for those who want to liveamid the collection.

Let us know if you might be interestedin this trip, or if you have suggestionsfor other trips, or better yet.if youwould like to be on the AMSOC TravelClub planning committee! Email [email protected]

CAC NewsAngel Party- Nov 9

Please join us!See article on page 16

Cleaning Supply Campaign

Dec 1 -Dec 15.

Our entities are desperate for cleaningsupplies. The money they receive, goes forfood for the children. As cleaning suppliesare very expensive for the charities, butvery much needed, your help would be very

much appreciated.

Please contact Eileen [email protected]

if you can help


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2014 Business Expos And Trade Fairs In So PauloBy Ernest White II, Staff Writer

With So Paulo being the largest cityin South America and Brazils economicengine, business expos and trade fairsabound. Yes, the opening of the WorldCup is arguably the most importantevent happening in 2014, but nextyear promises to be full of interesting,exciting events of all kinds. Aside fromthe Cup, and recurring cultural andsporting events such as the Bienal, SP-

Arte, Virada Cultural, Formula 1, GayPride, So Paulo Fashion Week, and,of course, Carnival, at its heart, SoPaulo is all about business, and wevecompiled a list of some of the importantconferences and trade fairs happeningin town during the next year.

This is by no means an exhaustivelist, and some of the information canand will change between the time youread this and the opening of the event,

but please feel free to use this guide to

pencil in events that you nd pertinentto your business or pastime.

JANUARY

So Paulo Prt--Porter and CouromodaAs with most things So Paulo, Prt--Porter

and Couromoda are the largest ready-to-wearfashion and footwear trade shows in Latin America.Gathering over 3,500 fashion, garment, andaccessories brands under one roof, Prt--Porterconnects retailers, distributors, buyers, importers,and opinion makers in the fashion industry. Held

jointly with Couromoda, the regions leading shoeand leather goods and accessories fair, the eventstogether attracted over 80,000 trade visitors tothe 2013 edition. A free shuttle service ferriesparticipants between the two venues.

So Paulo Prt--Porter, January 12-15,2014 Expo Center Norte, R. Jos Bernardo Pinto333, Santana tel. (11) 3897-6100 www.sopaulopretaporter.com.br

Couromoda, January 13-16, 2014 Anhembi

Exhibition Center, Av. Olavo Fontoura 1209, Santana tel. (11) 3897-6100 www.couromoda.com

Campus Party Brasil 2014One of the worlds biggest technology festival

has its annual So Paulo edition every January.Attracting tech companies, developers, gamers,students, and hackers from around the globe,Campus Party is a week-long event that runs onthe convergence of technological innovation,social media, electronic entertainment, softwaredevelopment, robotics, and the commercial andsocial application of these elements. Participantscan visit for a day, or camp out literally in thefestivals special area for tents and camping gear.

Campus Party, January 27-February 2, 2014 Anhembi Exhibition Center, Av. Olavo Fontoura 1209,Santana www.campus-party.com.br/2014/

FEBRUARY

Extravaganza BrasilUtilizing the spirit of the venue the one-of-

a-kind, Oscar Niemeyer-designed Bienal Pavilionat Ibirapuera Park this pre-Fashion Week eventconnects the art of fashion to the business of

fashion. Extravaganza Brasil brings together selectmanufacturers, designers, and stylists with retailers,wholesalers, and distributors to commiserate overlimited-run and exclusive items tailored specificallyto the high-end Brazilian market.

Extravaganza Brasil, February 20-21, 2014 Fundao do Bienal, Parque do Ibirapuera tel. (11)3426-5665 www.deltapieventos.com

MARCH

Market Access Brazil

Organized by London-based pharmaceuticaladvocacy organization eyeforpharma, the secondBrazilian edition of this international pharmaceuticalindustry conference will be held in March. Unitingsenior level executives in the industry with theirgovernmental and policy counterparts andother leaders in the field, the conference allowsparticipants to discuss regulatory, economic, andstrategic matters related to public and private accessin the countrys rapidly expanding pharmaceuticalmarket.

Market Access Brazil, March 25-26, 2014 MercureGrand Hotel Parque do Ibirapuera, R. Sena Madureira1355, Ibirapuera tel. +44 207-375-7509 (London) www.eyeforpharma.com/market-access.brazil/

EBS FairThe Evento Business Show (EBS) Fair bills itself

as the only trade fair in Brazil devoted to generatingrelationships between international and Brazilianevent destinations, venues, suppliers, and eventplanning professionals. This years edition isexpected to attract more than 4,000 specialists andleaders in the fields of event planning, marketing,human resources, training, and procurement, andwill feature a carefully tailored mix of exhibitors

offering products and services related to corporate,gastronomic, and sports events, as well as othershows and exhibitions.

EBS Fair, March 26-27, 2014 Centro deConvenes Frei Caneca, R. Frei Caneca 569,Consolao tel. (11) 4786-2230 www.feiraebs.com.br

APRIL

Intermodal South America

Officially named the International Exhibition forLogistics, Cargo Transport, and International Trade,this massive event is merely the second-largesttransportation and logistics trade show in the world.Centered on the four major modes of transport (air,sea, road, and rail), Intermodal attracts over 48,000visitors and 600 separate exhibitors from some 45countries to network and strategize about reducingshipping costs, increasing delivery times, andincreasing profit margins, among other industry-specific concerns.

Intermodal South America, April 1-3, 2014

Transamerica Expo Center, Av. Dr. Mrio Villas BoasRodrigues 387, Santo Amaro tel. (11) 4689-1935 www.intermodal.com.br

World Travel Market Latin America and theBRAZTOA Business Meeting

In April, Latin Americas edition of the worldslargest travel industry event, World Travel Market,will be held concurrently with one of the quarterlybusiness meetings of BRAZTOA, the Association ofBrazilian Tourism Operators. Focusing on emergingtrends in the travel and tourism sector, and

featuring over a thousand exhibitors includingairline and hotel companies, travel technologyfirms, destination management organizations,and tour operators WTM Latin America facilitatespartnerships and collaboration within the industry.


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World Travel Market and BRAZTOA, April 23-25,2014 Transamerica Expo Center, Av. Dr. MrioVillas Boas Rodrigues 387, Santo Amaro tel. (11)3060-4736 www.wtmlatinamerica.com

MAY

Educar/EducadorMarketed as the largest education exhibition

and congress series in Latin America, Educar/Educador combined several education-themedevents into one immense yearly happening, packedinto almost 7,000 square meters and under asingle roof. In fact, the double name indicates asmuch: Educar (Teach) refers to the InternationalExhibition of Products and Services for Educationwhile Educador (Teacher) is the monicker for the

International Congress on Education. Concurrentevents include the International Congress onEvaluation in Education, the International Congresson Educational Management, the InternationalCongress on Early Childhood Education, the VirtualForum on Technology and Innovation in Education,and the International Congress on Professional andTechnological Education.

Educar/Educador, May 21-24, 2014 Centro deExposies Imigrantes, Rodovia dos Imigrantes Km.1.5, Jabaquara tel. (41) 3033-8100 (Curitiba)

www.futuroeventos.com.br/educar/

JULY

ExpoPrint Latin America 2014Only cycling around every four years, ExpoPrint

Latin America is still the regions largest event forprinting and graphic arts. Featuring the most state-of-the-art developments in pre-press, printing,packaging, and finishing, the last show in 2010drew over 35,000 people during its week-long run.This year, industry experts, vendors, distributors,and retailers will network as well as experience the

latest technology in graphic finishing, digital andeditorial print, commercial and promotional print,premedia, and transpromo media.

ExpoPrint, July 16-22, 2014 Transamerica ExpoCenter, Av. Dr. Mrio Villas Boas Rodrigues 387, SantoAmaro tel. (11) 4013 7979 www.expoprint.com.br

ForMbileKnown officially as the International Tradeshow

for the Suppliers of the Furniture and Wood

Industries, ForMbile gathers businesses in thefurniture industry, including the main suppliers ofmachinery, raw materials, hardware, accessories,and related services from around the world todiscuss the future of the industry. Last year, over

60,000 visitors attended. Lectures and workshops,as well as the Tradeshow for Resellers andWoodworkers accompany the main event.

ForMbile, July 29-August 1, 2014 AnhembiExhibition Center, Av. Olavo Fontoura 1209, Santana tel. (11) 3598-7829 www.informagroup.com.br/site/hotsite.asp?IdEvento=311

SEPTEMBER

Fiaflora ExpogardenLatin Americas leading trade fair for landscaping,

gardening, and floriculture allows companies andindustry professionals to share knowledge andexperience the most up-to-date developments intechnology and design. Forums include urban and

rural design, home landscaping, garden furnishing,and other areas of specialization.

Fiaflora Expogarden, September 25-28, 2014 Anhembi Exhibition Center, Av. Olavo Fontoura 1209,Santana tel. (11) 3845-0828 www.expogarden.com.br

OCTOBER

The Economist Brazil 2014Each spring, British news magazine The

Economist holds a meeting-of-the-minds inwhich business and policy experts discussentrepreneurship, innovation, investment, andthe economic outlook of Brazil. This years editionjust wrapped up last month, having focused on theslowing economy, inefficient infrastructure, andother aspects of the custo Brasil.

The Economist Brazil 2014, Date and locationto be determined. www.economist.com/events-conferences/americas/

So Paulo International Motor Show

Held biannually since 1960, the Motor Show(known in Portuguese as the Salo Internacional doAutomvel de So Paulo) has become the definitiveshowcase in Latin America for automakers and carfanatics. Brazilian and international car companiesand industry professionals come together with thegeneral public to experience the latest technologicaladvances in automotive production and design,melding, in the florid language of the showsorganizers, technology, functionality, and securitywith sophistication, beauty, and luxury.

So Paulo International Motor Show, October16-26, 2014 Anhembi Exhibition Center, Av. OlavoFontoura 1209, Santana tel. (11) 3868-0300 www.salaodoautomovel.com.br

NOVEMBER

FIMAI/SIMAI 2014The International Industrial Environment and

Sustainability Fair (FIMAI) and its accompanyingseminar series (SIMAI) offer industry leaders andprofessionals the opportunity to interact andincrease their knowledge of best practices anddevelopments in the area of sustainable industry.Targeted to both Brazilian and internationalparticipants, the shows organizers pride themselveson creating an atmosphere that fosters innovationin the field, especially regarding clean productionmethods, proper waste treatment and disposal,reduced emissions, recycling, environmental law,and social responsibility.

FIMAI/SIMAI 2014, November 4-6, 2014 Expo

Center Norte, R. Jos Bernardo Pinto 333, Santana tel. (11) 2878-2878 www.fimai.com.br


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Save The Date - AmSoc Christmas Party

Almost 400 years ago a tradition known as Thanksgivingwas born, and 200 years later it became an ofcial USholiday, always celebratedon the 4th Thursday of

November.Three years ago, the

AmSoc and Fellowshipco-hosted a Thanksgiving

Service on the Sundayevening after Thanksgiving.However, this year, withThanksgiving being solate, the service will be onthe Sunday evening beforeThanksgiving, November24th. The servicewill start at 6pm andafterwards, the traditionalturkey sandwiches, withrefreshments, sparkling

wine and homemadecookies and brownies willbe served. All are welcome and if you wish to contribute tothe sweets, contact Julie Herrmann at [email protected]. The service will also be honored with the presence or

our Consul General, Mr. Dennis Hankins.Traditionally in the United States Thanksgiving is the

beginning of the holidayseason and the good folksat Fellowship are having anarray of holiday events to getyou in the spirit. On Sunday,December 8th, the Fellowship

International Choir, led byMarilyn Mangels, will performtheir traditional ChristmasCantata during the Sundaymorning service at 10:30.

On Christmas Eve, carolingand refreshments will beginat 7:00 p.m. and then theactual Christmas Candle LightService follows shortly after at7:30.

Fellowship Community

Church is conveniently locatedat Rua Carlos Sampaio, 107just 2 blocks from Ave. Paulista, at the Brigadeiro MetroStation. Discounted parking is available at GREAT parkinglot, down the street at 176.

The AmSoc And Fellowship ChurchThanksgiving Service

No snow this time. Instead, workingon losing weight to look good on the

beach. Well, the American SocietyChristmas party mixes the Americanand Brazilian Christmas spirits, aguaranteed good time.

Join us on Friday, December 6for our traditional celebration, anopportunity to see old friends andmeet new American Society members.We are preparing an elegant cocktail,

including Marlene Rubeizs specialeggnog recipe. The party will get youin the Christmas spirit- an eleganthouse decorated for Christmas;Christmas caroling; and good food anddrink.

When:Friday December 6from 7:30 to 10:30 pm

Cost:R$60/person by November 25R$90/person after November25

Where:The address will be furnishedwith your reservation

Contact:American Society office5182 2074


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Save The

Date For TheAmSoc Gala

2014

Remember how much fun we had

last year?Not to mention the moneywe raised to benefit two of ourcharities-SPACE and Projeto Sol?

SAVE THE DATE

Friday May 9, 2014

For the AmSoc AnnualGala/Dinner/Dance/Auction

Fundraiser!

Details coming soon!

If you are interested in helpingout with the planning, let us know!

We need lots of help.

[email protected]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a pleasure to invite you tojoin in the two-hundred and thirty-eighth Marine Corps Ball. This yearscelebration will be held at the BrazilianArmy Facility - Circulo Militar inParaiso and shall begin at 6:00 p.m.

on Saturday, November 23rd. Ticketswill cost R$200 per person, and theevent will include a cocktail reception,followed directly by a Color GuardCeremony performed by the United

States Marine Security Guards.Dinner will be served directly after theceremony, followed by dancing and awide array of music. There will also

be an open bar available throughout thenight. This years event is guaranteedto be the biggest and best ever in SoPaulo.

Please contact the Det CommanderJordan Martin at [email protected] orSgt Downing at [email protected] for tickets.

Marine Corps Ball On November 23rd


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AmSoc Sports

Amsoc hosted their annual softball championship onOctober 12 at CBBS (Confederation Baseball Brazil andSoftball) sporting complex called CT Yakult, in Ibuina wherethere are 3 beautifully manicured softball elds and 1 majorleague baseball diamond where Brazil hosts their national

championships and where the national team conducts itstraining. Six teams participated with over 80 players in total.Games started at 9:30am with each team playing three gamesto start. The scores of these games determined the seeds forsemi-nals that immediately followed.

After the rst 3 games, the Cougars were in rst placewith 3 wins, followed by Team America and Amsoc tied at2-1, followed by the Bears at 1-2 and two Brazilian teams,SMAB at 1-2 and Cerveceros (beer drinkers in Spanish) at

0-3. Unfortunately SMAB and Cerveceros did not advance,since the Bears took the 4th seed by having the higher netruns. In the semis, Team America, with players from theUS Consulate and Chapel School, came back from 5-1down in the 5th to beat Amsoc 8-5 with a urry of long-

balls in the 6th inning, including 2 towering homeruns. TheCougars also came back from being down 5-1 to beat theBears, also with a urry of homeruns. In fact, the Cougars3-4-5 hitters combined for 11 homeruns in the tournament,which propelled them in the nals to win after 4 innings

by the 10-run mercy rule, thus taking home yet anotherchampionship, their 5th in the last six years, and their 3rd ina row. Two of the Cougar big hitters and their pitcher werevoted Tournament co-MVPs (in picture left).

Annual Softball Championship

RANKINGS

Team W L

Cougars 5 0

Team America 3 2

AmSoc 2 2

Bears 1 3

SMAB 1 2

Cerveceros 0 3


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So Paulo has a number of football relatedactivities for visitors, of which the Museum ofFootball at the Charles Miller Stadium in Pacaembuis the most famous.

However, it has become usual for large andsuccessful football teams around the world to havestadium tours so that fans can experience the past,see the trophies and have a look behind the scenes. I

myself have visited Liverpool FC in England, wherethey have a tour showing memorabilia of their recordnumber of championships.

On Saturday, 5th of October, AMSOC membersmade just such a tour. In So Paulo, the footballteam which takes the name of the city, SPFC, hasinstituted a similar tour that provides a visit to thesuite of the President of the Club; the stadium itself;the history of football in Brazil and in the city of So

Paulo; the trophies won by the club including 22 State,6 National, 3 Continental (Libertadores), and 3 WorldClub Championships; the footballers dressing roomsand the tunnel to reach the pitch; the clubs Press Room;a competition for all to try and score a goal shootingthrough an impossibly small target placed on the goaland of course the opportunity to visit the So Paulostore and book store.

Despite the rather cool weather, and the Clubs ratherlimited ability to provide a commentary in English,the experience was enjoyed by all, including AMSOCmembers animated enough to want to attend a game.

The photos show the group in front of caricatures

of famous So Paulo players, and the boys in the pressroom ponticating about their most recent games!

Visit by Youth Sports Program Little League Community to SPFC

By Paul Groom


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Services

A classified of up to 350 characters costsR$65 for AmSoc members and R$80 fornon-members. To place a classified pleasecall (11) 5182-2074 from 8:30 a.m. until

1 p.m., or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Placea

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CALENDAR

Learn more about this months AmSoc events (highlighted) at www.AmSoc.com.br.IMPORTANTDATES: 02 NOVEMBER HOLIDAY FINADOS(BR), 11 NOVEMBER VETERANSDAY(US)15 NOVEMBER HOLIDAY- PROCLAMAODAREPBLICA(BR), 20 NOVEMBER- HOLIDAY- DIADACONSCINCIANEGRA(BR), 28 NOVEMBER THANKSGIVING(US)November 2013

04 Monday Book Club & Lunch Time: 10h30 - 13h30. Book under Discussion: WILD by Cheryl Strayed.Location: Upon RSVP. RSVP to [email protected]

06 Wednesday INC Monthly Coffee Time: 8h30 - 11h00. Location: Upon RSVP. RSVP to [email protected]

07 Thursday Red Hot Chili Peppers Show Location: Arena Anhembi. More information: www.ingresso.com

09 Saturday Christmas Angel party At Chapel School. More information on the following pages

09 Saturday DIWALI Nite 2013 - Indian Association of So Paulo Diwali celebration in the usual gala style. Time: 7:00 PM. Location:Esporte Clube Srio, Avenida Indianpolis 1192. Info and bank details viaKesi Nair ([email protected])

20 Wednesday Happy Hour at BOS BBQ Happy Hour at Bos Barbecue. Rua Pedroso Alvarenga, 559 Itaim. 7:00pm

24 Sunday Thanksgiving Celebration at Fellowship Church Time: 6pm. Location: Rua Carlos Sampaio, 107 - Bela Vista, So Paulo,SP - Brazil - Tel (011) 3253-7609

27 Wednesday INC Monthly Luncheon Time: 12h00 - 14h00. Location: To be determined. RSVP to [email protected]

2829

Thursday &Friday

Sarah Brightman Show Time: 21h30 e 22h00. Location: Credicard Hall. More information: www.premier.ticketsforfun.com.br


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Just A Few Days To Go To The Annual Angel PartyThe fourteenth annual American

Society Angel Party is just aroundthe corner, on November 9 at ChapelSchool.

Party planning is under control butnancial help would still be appreciatedin several areas:

We still need back-up sponsorsbecause we have new kids arriving asold kids leave. You can help by agreeingto sponsor one of our last children or

being placed on the waiting list to be asuper shopper (lots of shopping in a

short time).You can also contribute R$400 so

we can do the shopping for you.Other donations would be spent

covering the costs of buses for thechildren, the show, extra refreshmentsand prizes for the games.

Please consider helping in this way.To do so, write Sue Banman Sileci [email protected].

We usually have 120-160 volunteerson the day of the party. These spots mayhave been lled but if youre interested

in helping out, by all means contactLauren Negro at [email protected]. And, of course, if youdlike to come to the party to meet thechild you sponsored or see what itsabout, dont hesitate to contact Laurenabout that too. (You cant just show up.Security regulations at Chapel Schoolrequire that we know in advance whois coming. Please let Lauren know.)

Thank you for all your help so farand we look forward to a great partyon November 9.

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