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Brief Introduction to BBCC
Originally co-founders and co-chairs Amara Neng, Sana Sim and
Sodany Sor (all Class of '06) met up informally as friends to
chat over meals. In addition to just getting to know one another as
people in general, the three also discussed their common
Cambodian- American heritage specifically. They recognized
that Cambodians, both here and abroad, face unique and
pressing problems in the aftermath of a horrendous war and
after decades of political turmoil. And so over time,
discussions of a need to help Cambodians transformed into
plans for definite action.
The
result? Builders of a Brighter Cambodian Community (BBCC), a
student organization committed to spreading cultural awareness
and to raising funds for charities targeted at alleviating
some of Cambodia's or Cambodian-Americans' many problems.
Who
should join BBCC?
First,
let's get this straight -- you do not have to be Cambodian to
join BBCC!! We want people of all backgrounds. The
only "requirement," so to speak, is to possess a
good heart. You just need to care about learning more
about the world and its very diverse residents. You
should believe in the power of education and the power of
yourself in helping others.
Why
should you join BBCC?
Besides
being an extremely chill organization, there are a plenty
other reasons to join BBCC. Basically you can join
BBCC mainly to acquire business skills when we have our
fundraising events; you can join to gain organizational skills
when we ask you to plan events; you can join to met hot guys
and girls when we have our social activities; you can join to
become more enlightened and thus lead more enlightened lives;
you can join for "For Those Who Can't" so that you
can hone your writing skills and have a support system; and
you can even just join for the good food if you want! There's
no minimum or maximum time commitment. There are some
leadership positions open, but at the same time, we also will
cherish those of you who might not be as involved and only
come out to support us when we have our events.
Essentially,
BBCC - much like the world and its problems - will be what
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