- Where: Lotus Cafe, Hackensack, NJ
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturday 12/17/2011

Attendance list: John Chen. Philip Chang, Tom Su, Mike Weng, Thomas Lin and Candice Kuo

Discussion and resolution -
1) We welcome Candice Kuo to serve as THSAA board director effective today.
Candice Kuo was from Big Tainan City ?? and her current job title is Administration Manager of Taiwan Center, NY. She is very popular in NY area Taiwanese society.
2) John Chen suggests that each director writes brief autobiography either in Chinese or English for publishing in THSAA web site. The content is the excerption of the most interesting part of own history. It prefers being humorous also attractive to youngsters, particularly for own grandchildren if available (can be for the future). The list will keep growing that targets to become a very important Internet search site. John already assigned one of his son who majored in English at college to serve editing English writings before publishing. - Resolution: Landslide vote "yes". Thomas Lin will write the first autobiography as the starter.
3) Thomas Lin, retired Treasurer, handed over accounting documents and bank checking required documents to Tom Su, new Treasurer. Thomas Lin continuously serves as the board director.
Philip Chang, Secretary, accepted the company seal from Thomas Lin.
4) Philip Chang suggests changing format of the next annual banquet meeting. The size becomes smaller and realistic for our organization. Targeting 60 - 80 people size at a private entity that is rather cozy and warmer in style. - Resolution: Landslide vote "yes". Start looking for an ideal location. Time is around the end of April 2012.
5) Mid term activities - Time should be between now and annual banquet. Location should be in Manhattan or its surroundings. Tom Su will provide info in the email for discussion.
6) The next board meeting - Saturday 3/3/2012.

- 4:00 PM Saturday 9/3/2011 at Tom Su's residence

As Thomas Lin and Mary Wu resigned from the board recently, the board just had 6 directors left. All board directors except Richard Lee were present at the meeting this afternoon. We appreciate Tom & Sandy's kindly providing their residence for the purpose.

Minutes -
1) The discussion of setup Scholarship in Taiwan - Looking for the long term financial source is must before arrange further plan with this regard.
2) Solicit appropriate board directors - John Chen will approach (i) ??? (ii) Candice at The Taiwan Center (iii) ??? will serve commencing January 2012 (iv) Irene Chang may also serve as a board director immediately.
3) Tom Su will serve as Treasurer until an appropriate person is available to replace.
4) The next board meeting will be held on Saturday November 26, 2011.

1) when: 12:00 noon Sunday July 10, 2011 (12:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
2) where: a semi-public house of Su, 33-19 149th Place, Flushing NY
all board directors absent: Thomas Lin

I. John Chen, President announces executive officers maintaining without changes. However, VP positions keep being vacant until the next board meeting. We will look for a new accountant to take care of tax returns.
II. Expand THSAA membership that is to solicit all people from the home town of Tainan. Details are await for further discussion. Nonetheless, the theme is suggested as below.

Eventually, THSAA possesses the Chinese name as ????????????? for the promotion purposes.
III. The board will decide Cape May outing 9/10 - 9/11 when the plan including itinerary and price are presented in the email by Tom Su in days.
IV. The next board meeting will be held on Saturday 9/3/2011.

Additionally, John was requested by the board that TainanUS, which he used to do any announcements, always have his signature (John Chen or THSAA) to go with.

- May 22, 2011 The board meeting at Lotus Cafe went well yesterday as 6, the only directors, attended on time. We welcomed a new director, John Chen at the meeting.

Minutes -
1) Mary Wu, President - announced commencing the board meeting at 12:15 pm. Criticized current two tiered systems, a formal and another underground, that suggested electing Philip Chang as the new President in order to eliminate the obstacle.
2) As a result of election, John Chen had the landslide votes (5 out of 6) being elected as the new president (one year term).
3) The next board meeting date, Sunday 7/10/2011, was settled upon acceptance of all directors.

Appendix -
i) welcome Mike CN Weng resuming his director's position immediately.
ii) now, the number of directors becomes 8. John Chen, new president will solicit 3 appropriate candidates to fill in the slots.
iii) John will re-assign jobs and titles at the next board meeting.
iv) discuss the possibility of modifying the organization being "??????" that may be rather convenient in functioning for long term prospectiveness.