Greetings from President-Elect

Dear All,

First of all, I would like to thank David's leadership and board members' hard work.

We had a lot of accomplishment in past two years. HAPA-NA is much organized, much recognized and respected. I hope it can continue serve the function of speaking out for Taiwan's freedom, democracy, human right and Hakka value.

We thank Chairman Frank Hsu and Members of the Election Committee for an excellent job they have done in the election of the new board for 2009-2010 term. The following have been elected:

President: Chanchi Lee
Vice Pres.: Josephine Pan
Members of the Board
Ed Lin
Agnes Wu
B-Chen Wen
Charles Chung
David Lai
Members remain for their second year
Yueh-Mei Wu Rowan
Abe Chen

I have also invited Thomas Shu serve as secretary, and Dr. B-Chen Wen continue to serve as treasure, for next two years. I believe this is an excellent team ready to lead the organization into the turbulent years facing the Taiwanese who we commit to help the best we can. The new team will start to function January 1, 2009.

Most of all, I would like to solicit your support and enthusiasm. Together we can make good cause for our motherland.

Happy Holidays!

Chanchi Lee