We haven’t updated since the start of Summer B! Feels like yesterday, doesn’t it?! Well, while we all miss those summer days, it’s time to get pumped for the fun filled schedule Fall Semester has in store for us! We’re already a week and a half in and so far, we’ve been able to accomplish a lot.

Recap:
Friday August 27, Asian American Student Assembly- One of the best shows AASU puts on this year. It was simply amazing and I hope you were there to enjoy all the culture, entertainment, and fun.

Sunday August 29- AASU’s BBQ at Lake Wauburg

Monday August 30- AASU’s First General Body Meeting

So what happens now?
Basically, in the following weeks to come, you can expect all of the sub-orgs, such as VSO, HEAL, FSA, CASA and KUSA, to have their first general body meeting. We encourage all of you guys to go out to them to explore what they’re like and learn a few new things as well.

*FIRST MEETING*

But for all you freshies out there, bookmark your calendar for Sept. 9 2010. It is FLP’s first meeting of Fall and we cannot wait to meet and see all of your bright beautiful faces at 6:30 pm. Location is still to be announce, but we’ll post it up asap! To keep the fun going, after the meeting will be a Red Mango Social! If you need a ride, don’t worry, your future mentors will take you! Here’s the Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=125729610808505&ref=ts

*POTLUCK SOCIAL*

And for even MORE FUN…join us at our First Potluck Social the following day (Friday, September 10)!

YAY FREE FOOD. YUMYUM. Check out the Facebook event for details!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=201408196#!/event.php?eid=147683208596240&ref=ts

*MENTOR APPLICATION!*

Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Super Seniors! Want to make a difference in a freshman’s life? Apply to be a mentor TODAY! The application will be closing in a few days so don’t miss out on this great opportunity. The deadline is Monday, September 6, 2010!!!! The application consists of the online portion (https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHlMcHpwOWFHd1E5bTBSYndVSGlFeUE6MQ) and an interview. A big thank you to everyone who has already applied!

*SERCAAL*

SERCAAL is the Southeast Regional Conference of Asian American Leaders, a two day conference (October 22-23) hosted by the University of Florida. SERCAAL has grown to be one of the premier ethnic-interest collegiate conferences in the Southeast region providing an outlet for social/professional career networking, keynote speeches, captivating entertainment, and hands-on educational workshops. UF FRESHMEN get a DISCOUNT! Only $25! Find out more and REGISTER at http://sercaal.net/index.html.

Thanks for reading! Hope you to see you at all the upcoming AASU events! Have a great semester!

Well this is actually the first official post by your current FLP Directors! woot!

Summer B is upon us, but that doesn’t mean its time to go back and hit the books, study, and go to classes. While all the above is very important and we encourage you to stay on top of your education, FLP has a few events planned for you to have a little fun for the next 6 weeks.

For those of you who are new to the Freshman Leadership Program, Welcome! We look forward to meeting you and can’t wait to get to know you throughout the upcoming year. What exactly is FLP? Well you might get sick and tired of hearing about it all the time, so just browse around this site and you’ll get a picture of what we’re all about. Don’t be a stranger and hesitate to ask us any questions however. You freshies are basically what makes up this unique program! So look out for us this whole summer. We’ll be tabling in the Reitz Colonnade and Turlington Plaza along with the Asian American Student Association  and other sub-organizations.

Also, mark your calendars for July 17, 2010!

GATORMANIA! Also known as this huge carnival event which lets freshmen in on the wonderful opportunities to get involved on campus. We’ll definitely be there, so join us then for games, prizes, candy and much more.

To find out more about Gatormania, visit: http://www.multicultural.ufl.edu/gatormania/.

For the old timers, welcome back! Just as FLP can’t live without freshmen, we can’t live without their mentors. Please come out and join the festivities this upcoming summer. In other news, mentor applications are coming out NOW. Don’t worry, you’ll have all summer to fill them out. Just remember if you do want to be a mentor and change/make a difference in some freshman’s life, APPLY! Interviews will be held beginning of Fall semester. More information to come out soon.

APPLY NOW! https://spreadsheets2.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dHlMcHpwOWFHd1E5bTBSYndVSGlFeUE6MQ#gid=0

Well that’s all for now! See you guys soon

<3 FLP

FLP <3!

Yes! It’s that time of the semester again!

We’ll be having our first FLP Picnic Social

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

From 11:30 am – 2:00 pm!

This year, UF is calling for all volunteers to take part in the rewarding weekend project on Saturday, February 27th. Volunteers from all organizations will pick up paint brushes and shovels and turn a regular school into a child’s coloring book. Students can expect to:

*        Paint murals and educational pictures on classroom walls
*        Revitalize the school’s exterior with trees, plants and mulch pathways
*        Revamp the students’ playground and equipment

FLP will be  participating with the Leadership Institute Development of the Black Student Union on SATURDAY, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. More updates will come as the project date approaches.

You and mentor(s) shall attend a GatorNight anytime between now and the next meeting on Monday, February 1st. Be sure to take a picture and send it us! As usual, we will select the most creative picture for a prize!