FINAL April Newsletter .pdf

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UMASS LOWELL VSA

APRIL 2014

NEWSLETTER
Eboard Member Biography

April 2014

Viet Le displaying his leadership skills at Potluck.

Upcoming Events
April 3rd: Elections

April 12th: Flag Football

April 16th: Scavenger
Hunt
April 19th: Field Day
April 26th: Spring
Carnival

As the Vice President of
Umass Lowell, Viet Le has
been making strides as an
Eboard member. He has put
himself out there, learning
from his past mistakes. No
matter what happens, he will
try his best and adapt to the

situation. Viet Le is one of
the most well rounded
individuals I know, but yet
extremely humble. This guy
is one hell of a hard worker
with extraordinary vision.

May 2nd: VSA Banquet

Any Suggestions? Let us know!

- Frank Thu

Tuan’s Birthday
At the last general meeting, it was Tuan’s surprise
party in disguise. Currently, Tuan is 23 years old and
is the most fluent Vietnamese Eboard member. Let’s
just say Tuan’s cultural knowledge has been
awesome in coordinating this year’s events.

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Flag Football
For this upcoming month, VSA will be
hosting our first flag football tournament in
history. Thanks to the support and feedback
from all you guys, such an event would have
never come about. Mark and Jason will be
leading this epic event. Come join VSA to
have fun and get some exercise! The
tournament will be double elimination style
with 7 players on each team. If anyone has
any questions or concerns, ask them on our
Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/UMLVSA

Dat Nguyen, a former
NFL player, was the
middle linebacker for the
Dallas Cowboys in the
early 2000s.

VSA Banquet
Last year, VSA Banquet was the last
event of the academic year. VSA
Banquet symbolizes the transition
of the new Eboard core. General
members and faculty staff were
invited to celebrate and had a
fabulous time. This year’s banquet
will be no different as next year’s
Eboard race is slowly dwindling
down. Stop by and support VSA!
“VSA Banquet is the celebration of
new Eboard members.”
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The guy above is thee David Bui.
David Bui, the man who lost his other half, has become more than one. In short, David Bui is one of the
greatest gifts that have been sent down on this earth. His story is one that must be told around campfires to
inspire little children to accomplish bouts of bravery, intelligence, and determination. Through the incredible
abilities bestowed upon him, David has made significant contributions to VSA. He has maintained stellar
attendance to the club’s meetings and events. David has also volunteered in helping to run events such as the
Christmas Potluck and Tet at Lowell. Read more about David’s story on UMass Lowell VSA’s Facebook page.

Field Day
On April 19th, Field Day will comprise of several activities such as ultimate Frisbee, kickball,
whiffle ball, volleyball and other mini-games. Similar to one of our last general meetings in the fall
semester, this will be held in a similar fashion such as the mini Olympics. Along with flag football,
this will be one of our main outdoor events where everyone has a chance to become a champion!

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Miss Laurie Tran

APRIL 2014

VSA
Philosophy

Sharing Culture
Promoting Unity
A member that everyone should get to know is Laurie
Tran! She is a determined and hardworking freshman,

Giving Back

majoring in biology with a concentration in
biotechnology. She will be spending her summer
working as an intern at Immunotrex, a biotechnology
company. She is being honored as VSA Member of the
month for her continuing hard work for VSA. Laurie
has been a big part of the Tet at Lowell since 2006 when
she was not yet a student at Umass Lowell. Since she
became a member of VSA, she has volunteered her free
time to help different activities such as Vietnamese
Food Workshop, decorations committee and fashion

Chief Editor

show committees for Tet at Lowell. She was co-leader

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of the fashion show this year.

Webmaster
Frank Thu

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