Community Service
The Community Service (CS) committee seeks to encourage public service by providing AAA members of the opportunity to proactively give back to society. CS is best known for its creation of Project SMILE, AAA’s school run after-school mentoring program that enables Cal students to teach and learn from middle-school students. AAA has volunteered for Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Race to Research, Diabetes Walk, Bridge to a Cure Ride. American Diabetes Association, L'Image Fashion Show, Alameda Food Bank, Glide Memorial Church, to name a few.


Other events/projects include:

School Restoration - Co-operated with a local elementary school to restore its campus.
Cho Fo’sho - Students come in and assemble gift bags, cards, and origami for the Children’s Hospital of Oakland
(CHO). Money is raised to buy additional toys for the hospital.
Haunted Halloween House - This event consisted of turning a hallway and four rooms in Wheeler building into a haunted house using trashbags, props, and costumes.
Canned Food Drive - Two-part event that started out with leaving pamphlets on front doors of a few neighborhoods asking for canned food donations, and then collecting them three days later.
Homeless Shelter Visit - AAA members visited a homeless shelter where food/supplies were donated and residents were given resume workshops while their kids were cared for by members.
Stride for Life - AAA’s own 5K walk on the Berkeley campus in Spring 2003 to raise money for the Asian American Donor Program.
Marina Beach - clean-up AAA members team up with Project SMILE mentors and mentees to help clean up the local Berkeley Marina in Spring 2004, Spring 2008, and Spring 2009.

Development
The Development Committee (DEVO) enables AAA’s success by securing financial support through corporate sponsorships, grants and fundraisers. Devo also works to develop the professional inter-committee relations within AAA.


Other events/projects include:

Date Auction - Although Date Auction may be primarily perceived as a social function, Devo was able to raise $2,830 alone in Fall 2001 for Project SMILE and the victims of 9/11.
In-n-Out Sale - AAA was the first group to pioneer this now widely-known fundraiser on campus in Fall 2002. In addition to being a great fundraiser for AAA, the burger sales satisfy Cal students during lunch time.
Assassins - Devo implemented this popular game among committees in Spring 2004 to encourage committee members to get to know each other in an innovative way.
Asianavenue.com - This joint venture between AsianAvenue.com and AAA included the distribution of audio CD’s with a compilation of music from Asian American artists and assistance in planning the Plugged-In Concert featuring Asian American artists.
DDR Competition - Devo worked with the Asian Business Association to bring people of this interest together in this first-of-its-kind event.
Counter-Strike Tournament - Recognizing that a large portion of the Asian American community at Cal plays computer games, Devo worked to hold a tournament to cater to this demographic with a local business.
Ninja Cards - Devo collaborated with HFG Consulting in Fall 2004 to promote the popular Berkeley Ninja Card with affordable deals / discounts at local Berkeley businesses.

Historian
The Historian Committee (HC) preserves the memories, people and traditions of AAA, making every semester a special one and truly unforgettable. HC also maintains alumni relations and instills AAA spirit and pride.


Other events/projects include:

Scrapbook and Slideshow - The scrapbook consists of collages of pictures that visually document the semester. Prospective members are often attracted to AAA because of what they see in the scrapbook. Pictures from the semester are also compiled together in a professional slideshow that is revealed at Banquet and included in the AAA DVD.
Spirit Days - Started in Spring 2004, AAA members earn points for their IRC family by showing up at the AAA table in AAA clothing designated bi-monthly Spirit Days. At the end of the semester, the family with the highest percentage of spirited members is recognized with a plaque at Committee Banquet.
Alumni Dinner - HC invites AAA alumni to have dinner with the current Cabinet every semester to share memories and pass on advice. Dinner is usually followed by a social activity between Cabinet and alumni. This now traditional event first began in Fall 2002.
Alumni Panel - HC invites AAA alumni who have graduated back to talk to general members about past AAA ventures, college experiences, and their careers. The event is split up into blocks, and members have a discussion on various topics decided beforehand by HC. This event first began in Spring 2007.
Alumni Froyo Night - HC invites AAA alumni for a night of frozen yogurt and fun games.

Internal Relations
The Internal Relations Committee (IRC) provides an outlet for general members to learn more about the intricacies of AAA, without being on committee or Cabinet. All the members are divided into several “families” of 20-40 members. Each family typically has 2 “parents,” who are experienced AAA members who have served in a committee member role, or beyond. Parents hold individual events for their families as well as participate in larger AAA events that foster family pride. The family system personalizes the AAA experience for its members despite the largeness of the club.


Other events/projects include:

Family Night - Members meet prospective parents, brothers, and sisters at this event. By playing ice-breakers, eating food, and bonding with their family, members start off the semester with a sense of belonging.
Broomball - This fun Cal must-do is the first All-Family event that pits families against one another on the ice rink.
Family Events - All parents are responsible for planning their own events for their kids throughout the semester. These events range from movie nights to dinners to concert trips: they supplement the events that committees put on.
Facilitating the AAA Experience - AAA parents make sure every AAA member has a personal AAA experience. Parents do this by calling and emailing their family about AAA events so they may attend together, and making sure everyone feels included in the family.
Amazing Race - Families compete against each other in this game based off of the popular TV game show, Amazing Race, which takes them on adventures all over the Bay Area.
X-campus Capture the Flag - This game is played across campus at night between families competing against each other for hidden family flags. This events involves all families and usually attracts a large attendance.
Scavenger Hunt - In another all-family event, families race against each other at night on campus for hidden items and are required to complete specific tasks to receive each clue.

Issues
The Issues Committee (ISSUES) creates a space for students to recognize and address current topics pertinent to society, especially in the APIA and UCB community. APIAs are largely seen as passive and apathetic community members within American society. Issues provides educational awareness on certain topics and areas of concern to help empower the entire APIA community and alleviate apathy.


Other events/projects include:

Asian Americans and Sexuality - Forums have addressed stereotypes and educated attendees about the topic of sex and its facts and myths. as well as the topic of interracial dating and its impact on society.
Asians and Politics - A panel of professors and professionals debated the issue of Asian Americans and their participation in politics in America. AAA has also encouraged its members to take action and educate themselves on politics during ASUC elections by hosting an informative Candidate Forum. During Election 2004, AAA collaborated with APIAvote.org in a massive campaign to increase voter registration, education, and participation, within the APIA community.
Asian Occupational Hazards - Workshops hosting professionals advised students about discrimination and struggles regarding industries, education, media, law, business, and information technology.
Apia and Film - Issues invited speakers to discuss their personal experiences as actors and producers and relate issues facing Asian American and their hopes in the movie business. AAA also hosted a film festival on the Berkeley campus featuring films from minority actors, writers, directors, and producers. The film festival showcased rising producer Greg Pak and his film Robot Stories, which was later related in theaters to much public acclaim. Pak was among several of the film creators who attended the event to speak with attendees.
Whose Committee is it Anyway - Issues invited committee to compete against each other in this event modeled after the popular TV show, Whose Line is it Anyway? to highlight Asian American talent within the AAA member base.
Asian American Culture and the Arts - Events have encouraged an appreciation of arts and culture of the APIA community. Whether it be contemporary such as a comedy show of APIA troupe 18 Might Mountain Warriors, or traditional like the cultural festival ACTION, Issues’ efforts have promoted Asian American Arts and Culture for the benefit of all. AAA has also hosted its own Asian American Culture Show titled “Smorgasbord,” which featured different performance and cultural groups of campus.
Conference Attendance - Issues has supported the API conferences hosted by Stanford’s APSA, UCI’s APSU, USC’s OCA, UCSD’s OCA, and UC Berkeley’s own API conference. Through these events, AAA has been able to support other APIA efforts, as well as expose members to the non-Cal APIA larger community.

Public Relations
The Public Relations Committee (PR) promotes the image and mission of AAA through extensive event publicity. PR also enhances personal relations with members.


Other events/projects include:

Posting - Rough conditions on campus bulletin boards do not allow a flier to stay visible for more than a day since it is posted. AAA heavily publicizes all over campus starting at 7:30 AM each morning in the weeks before events to ensure they receive the best publicity.
Sproul Presence - PR members hand out flyers with props and costumes to catch the short attention spans of passing students. The enthusiasm and creativity that the AAA’s PR Committee brings to the publicity of AAA events is one unrivaled by any other student group on campus.
AAA Brand - PR maintains branding consistency through many ways including the AAA font and logo on all fliers.
Seminars - Committee members attend PR and Photoshop seminars to learn effective techniques of posting and fliering, communication skills, success-proven publicity strategies, and tricks to graphic designing.
PR Outreach - Members initiate contact with clubs, fraternities, and sororities to extend them personal invitations to the largest AAA events of the semester, such as Freakfest or Spring Formal
Flash Mob - To publicize for events such as Freakfest and Spring Formal, members engage in a “flash mob” or public demonstration on Sproul to mass-flyer.

Social
The Social Committee (SOCOMM) coordinates social events that develop personal relations and enhance the experience of all AAA members. AAA realizes the importance of personal bonds in AAA, which SoComm seeks to strengthen by personalizing the larger organization and making a student’s Cal experience more intimate. Social events develop friendships and enhance the AAA sense of a true “family.” As a highly active organization, AAA strives to “work with friends,” not just “work with co-workers.”


Other events/projects include:

Freakfest - Each fall semester, SoComm organizes Freakfest. AAA’s widely popular Halloween dance party. Attendance averages over 500 people.
Spring Formal - AAA has been the only student organization to successfully hold this formal dance on campus in the spring. Former themes have included La Vie a Paris and A Night in Tokyo.
Big C Hike - This event is geared towards celebrating Cal and building school again. AAA takes its new members every fall to the Big “C” for a social.
End of Semester Banquet - A semi-formal banquet held at a hotel or restaurant to celebrate the accomplisments and friendships of the semester, recognize the outgoing Cabinet’s hard work, and thank the members for their support and involvement.
Past Events Include: - Talent Show, Picnic/BBQ, Bowling Night, Beach Trip, Ski Trip (Spring Semester), Karaoke, Ice Cream Social

Technology
The Technology Committee (TECHNO) manages the technical needs of AAA in today’s fast paced technological world. It provides an opportunity for members who have an interest in learning and building on new technical skills.


Other events/projects include:

Website and forums - The AAA website carries out the mission of AAA everyday. Through various online features, the website brings people together to interact and unite. Committees use the forums system to communicate project progress, organize social events, and inform each other of community events or issues they feel are important.
Seminars - Seminars are held each semester by Techno to teach programs, such as Adobe Photoshop, to committee members and other general members to help them build technical skills.
AAA DVD - Each semester, Techno creates a highly professional DVD that captures memories from throughout the semester. It contains the First General skit along with footage from AAA events, the Historian Slideshow, and personalized committee sections
Lan B4 Time - Techno invites members to participate in a mass lan party in Dwinelle which includes game tournaments for Smash, Starcraft, and DDR and fun prizes for winners at the end.