MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
OF The
Chinese American Scholars & Professionals Association of Florida
(CASPAF)
 

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the above corporation was held on November 13, 2010 at 1:30 PM at Orlando, Florida.

The purpose of the meeting: First quarterly board meeting for general discussion and preparation of CASPAF Conference to be held in September 2 ~ 5, 2011

I. QUORUM. A quorum was declared present based on the presence of the following Directors: Tien-Shuenn Wu, Ph.D., C.T. Hsu, FAIA, Puxiao Cen, MD., William Chen, Ph.D., Tanner Liu, Ph.D., Lee Chow, Ph.D., David Muh, Ph.D., and Rachel Siu, CPA..

The following corporate actions were taken by appropriate motions duly made, seconded, and adopted by the majority vote of the Directors entitled to vote (unless a higher voting approval is stated).

II. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND SECRETARY. Tien-Shuenn Wu, Ph.D. was appointed chairperson of the meeting, and David Muh, Ph.D. was appointed as secretary to prepare a record of the proceedings.

III. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. The following persons were elected as Directors for the terms provided in the bylaws:

Name: William Chen, Ph.D.
Term: 1 year
Address: 3015 NW 23th Terrace
Gainesville, Florida 32605

Name: Tanner Liu, Ph.D.
Term: 1 year
Address: 130 Meadowlark Drive
Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411

Name: Lee Chow, Ph.D.
Term: 1 year
Address: 8603 Butternut Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32817

IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.  The following Officers were elected:

Name: David Muh, Ph.D.
Office: Secretary
Address: 4975 Dixie Highway NE., Unit 701
Palm Bay, Florida 32905

Name: Rachel Siu, CPA.
Office: Treasurer
Address: 5100 Old Howell Branch Road
Winter Park, Florida 32792

Name: Puxiao Cen, MD.
Office: Vice-President
Address: 1613 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando, Florida 32789

Name: C.T. Hsu, FAIA
Office: Vice-President
Address: 559 E. Lake Sue Ave
Winter Park, Florida 32789

V. REPORTS.

• Report by William Chen, Ph.D..
  Expense summary report for fiscal year 2010

VI. APPROVAL OF ACTIONS SECTION. The actions and undertakings of the Directors, Officers, Employees, and Agents of the corporation were approved with respect to:

• All actions subsequent to the last meeting of the Board of Directors.

VII. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENTATION. The financial statements for the year ending November 13, 2010, as prepared by the corporation's Treasurer, William Chen, Ph.D., were approved. Highlights of the financial statements included: Financial report was presented at the board meeting included expense and income, liabilities. Additional conference accounts were also presented.

VIII. ESTABLISH BANKING RELATIONSHIP. The Officers are authorized to open accounts with Florida Bank of Commerce

IX. AUTHORIZATION OF CORPORATE ACTION. The Officers and Directors were authorized to take all actions and to sign all documents reasonably needed to:

• Reimburse expense payable. A check of $2,000.00 was issued to Puxiao Cen, MD. for reimbursement of photography support during conference 2011 and website maintenance.
• Research, prepare, and submit 501C application for IRS non-profit status. Appointed Rachel Siu, CPA for the committee chair and assist by C. T. Hsu, Lee Chow, Ph.D., and Shasha Chen, MBA.
• Summarize programs and schedule for the CASPAF conference 2011. Tien-Shuann Wu, Ph.D. to study the feasibility of program suggested; Topics and chairperson appointed were: Medical related topics - PuXiao Cen, MD., Hydro-Environmental impacts - Tien-Shuann Wu, Ph.D. Detailed plan and proposal will be discussed in the next scheduled board of director meeting.

X. NEXT MEETING. The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on December 18, 2010, at 1:30 PM, at conference room of C.T. Hsu, FAIA &Associate, PA

There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned.