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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>SUBJECT: Multicultural Festival, Friday, April 6, 2007<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>There are only 6 days left before the 13<sup>th</sup> Multicultural
Festival. We have several registered student organizations and individual
students signed up to participate in the Festival, THANK YOU.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>As of today (3/30)
we have filled all slots of the talent show entry. The entry for the Talent
Show is now closed.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Those already entered in the Talent Show should stay
in touch closely with Brenda for details and rehearsals.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>If you still want to
carry the flag of your country in the Flag Parade, contact Noi before
Wednesday (4/4).<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Those who already signed up to carry the flags should
meet Noi in the American Ballroom on the 3<sup>rd</sup> floor of the <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">MSC</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Building</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
at 10:50AM on Friday, April 6. The Flag Parade will begin at 11AM. You can
dress in your national costumes or your casual outfits, it is your choice.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ethnic food for
sampling should be brought to the Texas Ballroom on Friday (4/6) between
11-11:30AM. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please limit your menus to no more than 3 for each
country and focus on quantity instead of variety. We are expecting 300-400
people sampling your food so be prepared to have more food than more items.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> The ISS office will provide
the serving spoons, trays and sternos to keep your food warm and we will
provide <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> plates and plastic ware
for our guests.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> The ISS office will reimburse
for the cost of food within 10 days after the Festival when all original
receipts have <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> been turned in to Noi. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> This year, our budget
allows each group to spend up to the maximum of $450. Please note that we can
only <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> reimburse for the cost
of food <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>without TAX</span></b>. So before you
buy any food, you should ask for tax exemption on <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> your receipts. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>One 6ft. table will
be provided for your display or craft booth. If you need more than 1
table, please let Noi know before Wednesday (4/4).<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The Multicultural Festival has always been a huge success in the last
12<sup>th</sup> years because of enormous support and participation from our
international student community and their friends. The student body, faculty,
and staff at Texas A&M-Commerce have enjoyed this popular event every year
and have requested for more. Please give your support and make the13th
Multicultural Festival a bigger and better one.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Noi Prapan</span></font></st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Director, International Student Services<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>PO Box</span></font></st1:Street>
3011</st1:address><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Commerce</span></font></st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Texas</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">75429</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Phone 903-886-5097<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>FAX 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>E-mail: Noi_Prapan@tamu-commerce.edu <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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