From the November issue of Forum
By Bob Moser, editor
The annual American Society Thanksgiving Day Service will be held this year on Nov. 24 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. This free event, open to the public and promoted as “Ecumenical” (meaning non-denominational), is bringing local ex-pat families together to remember their good fortune. 
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From the November issue of Forum
By Kim Beecheno, staff writer
A final push is being made by organizers of AmSoc’s Christmas Angel Party on Nov. 14 to draw in more cash donations for gifts and food, and volunteers to help during the event.
The focus before the big day is primarily for more cash donations, which are needed to buy prizes for all the games and extra food like pizza for the army of volunteers who will be hungry by day’s end. Whether they’re corporate donations or private individuals who are feeling generous, more money will really make a difference. (more…)
From the November issue of Forum
Name: Debra Rush
Origin, time here: I grew up in Colorado. Have been here since July 2008.
Debra Rush
From the November issue of Forum
By Tim Scott, AmSoc president
One of the objectives in the American Society is help keep our cultural heritage and traditions strong by sharing in celebrations and holidays. We especially enjoy and value doing so together with our Brazilian host community. November then is the month of one of the most important holidays in the US calendar: Thanksgiving. (more…)
From the November issue of Forum
By Bob Moser, editor
The 2010 American Society of São Paulo Yearbook should hit members´ doorsteps in the second week of this month. The 185 pages filled with contacts and ex-pat advice represent AmSoc´s biggest annual effort to connect members with one another, and rake in a bulk of the organization´s yearly revenue. (more…)
From the November issue of Forum
By Humberto Izidoro, AmSoc board member
Vivenda da Criança is promoting its fourth annual lunch on Nov. 29. This year marks a special occasion for Vivenda because the institution is commemorating its 20-year anniversary since Sister Yvonne Venditti started a foster home in 1989. Vivenda currently provides a five-hour-long supplementary school program to 160 kids, ranging in age from 7 to 15 years old. It also administers a “Family Action” government program which supports 1,200 families in Parelheiros. 
We will have an exhibition of Vivenda mosaics and there will be an auction of exciting products. The lunch takes place on Nov. 29 so bring your family, invite your friends and join us to congratulate Sister Yvonne for 20 years of work on her project, Vivenda da Criança. (more…)
From the November issue of Forum
The U.S. Marine Corps Security Guard Detachment of the U.S. Consulate General São Paulo cordially invites you to the 234th Marine Corps Birthday Ball.
The official program will begin with cocktails followed by the Color Guard Ceremony performed by the U.S. Marine Security Guards, then dinner and dancing. An Open Bar will be available throughout the evening. This is a formal event, and tickets are R$180 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Frank Magan or Brian Bass at 5186-7373 or maganfc@state.gov, bassbc@state.gov
The American Society of Sao Paulo is searching for a person to help develop and market corporate sponsorship packages for AmSoc. Ideal candidates can communicate well in Portuguese and English, are enthusiastic, and would enjoy working with Brazilian and American companies in Sao Paulo. The position is part time. For more information, or to submit your CV, please email Tim Scott, scott_timothy_d@cat.com.
From the November issue of Forum
Every month AmSoc members tell the Forum about Sampa pets in need of a good home. Hear what Sue Sileci has to say this month about this guy:
Robert needs a family! He was found Sept. 19 on Avenida Morumbi, is 5 years old, 14 kilos, housebroken and a wee one — just up to my knees when he stands.
Robert the dog
Interested? Contact sue@sileci.com.
From the November issue of Forum
By Timothy Altaffer, AmSoc board member
We need your help. We’re coming down the home stretch of our 2009 Corporate Donations Campaign and still have a way to go. It’s been a difficult year for all financially, and the American Society is no different. We’re still short of our target and need your contribution.
Now’s a good time for your company to make a donation or to make an additional contribution, especially since things appear to be improving in the market. (more…)