Dear NATMA Members and Colleagues,
In 2008, we have witnessed great turmoil and uncertainty in Taiwan’s political landscape, Wall Street’s ongoing meltdown, and a domestic and international economic crisis and recession of historic proportions. In spite of all this, thanks to the hard work, dedication, and generosity of the members and donors of NATMA, we can be proud to reflect on the many achieved goals and accomplishments of NATMA during this past year.
Over 400 people, including 50 second generation Taiwanese-Americans and 6 previous NATMA Presidents, attended our Annual Dinner. Along with this, 10 CME credits were offered. I would like to personally thank all the organizers and participants of this event for an outstanding job well done!!
One of my goals for NATMA is to continue to recruit more retired doctors, along with a new class of Medical students and residents to our growing family and community. In order to attract and accommodate the ongoing growth of NATMA and 2G,We need to consolidate our headquater, so we have created a new Executive Director position. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Han Chiang 江漢塗 has stepped up to the challenge and accepted the Executive Director position. Dr. Chiang has tremendous passion and heart for NATMA, and will bring with him a wide array of technical skills and experience to the organization. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Chiang on his new position!!
I have several announcements and action items for you to mark on your calendars. We will be having International Medical Missions and tours to the Dominican Republic from March 5-13, 2009. The First Lady will be the host for the mission. Along with the rewarding sense of accomplishment that comes with helping out the world community, there will be a great number of amenities for us to enjoy in the Dominican Republic including beautiful golf courses, gorgeous beaches, and scenic, breathtaking views, all of which make for a good and memorable family outing. There is a maximum person limit of 50 attendees, so be sure to sign up quickly to reserve your spot. On November 7, 2009, another medical mission will take place, this time in a remote, central mountain and southern Taiwan beach. This meeting will again offer CME credits, so be sure to also sign up for this mission as soon as possible.
NATMA was established 24 years ago with a clear focus on participating in fund raising activities , servicing the Taiwanese medical community and enriching the thread with our homeland and country of Taiwan (not China). I am confident that the goals and visions we share for NATMA in this upcoming year are realistic and within our grasp. In the words of United States President Barack Obama, “Know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy.” Only with your continued support, can NATMA build towards a better tomorrow.
Dr. Jung T Tsai
President, NATMA
各位醫療界的前輩,同仁,會員,接信平安:
新年才過,舊曆年接踵而至,令人應接不暇。元月是紀念羅馬 兩面門神JANUS的拉丁語,一面回顧既往,一面盼望未來。弟在此向各位報告過去一年來協會的行程和今年的展望。如有建言,請不稟示教。
歷史會記下2008年是陰暗,傷心,無助,失望,不甘的年代。年初國民党政權復辟,九流政府治國無能,一昧傾中,喪權辱國,真是”宰相有權能割地,孤民(臣)無力可回天”。年末的金融危機,股市崩盤和全球不景氣的背景下,醫師總會却一路走來,始終如一。三月初的海地國的戰地義診,成果非凡,國際注目。再次感謝 王政卿,林芳敏,江漢塗,李惠仁,蔡寅三,許左龍,黄崇福夫婦,Ferdinand夫婦的勇氣和愛心,果然不入虎穴,焉得虎子”。對WHO的無力感,義診將成為我們同心同力的主軸。醫牙師群受社會敬仰,愛護有加,這是起碼良知的回報,希望會員踴躍投入這行列車。您將體會”施比受有福”的真諦。
三月底,受邀参加紐約華人對臺灣選後對華人世界的看法, 和五月初,在新州参議員Lautenberg的新州族群方桌討論會,提出臺灣人和臺灣人醫師的立場,遠見,為協會發聲。
九月五日三天年會,在新州紐瓦克機場Marriott hotel舉行,全程由NATMA 2G第二代主講,,學術題目引人,內容豐富,且牙醫護及藥品研發並顧,看到年青人在醫藥界的崛出表現”青出於藍,而勝於藍”我們竟然有無盡的成就感。参與會員也頒十小時的CME,感謝翁仁田,陳燦世的貢獻。晚會請來民進黨主席 蔡英文女士主講’台灣的前途”並接受李汝城盼發”林一洋演講獎”中外來賓約四百人,寧聽這位臺灣明曰之星的想法和看法.並為她募款一萬元,感謝慷慨解囊的會員.許正雄也頒獎五位年青學術獎金,每位一千元。當晚傾盆大雨,第二天却風和日麗,讓参與鄭國竇Manhattan遊艇的九十位會員家屬,滿載而歸。最後更要感謝創會會長周烒明夫婦,及楊次雄夫婦,鄭天助夫婦,王政卿夫婦,林榮松,林益顯,許正雄等七位前總會長的参加。他們年復一年的参與,給薪火的傳遞平添助力。
成立一年的NY2G在Jerry Tsong領軍下,聚會繁,我参加一次讀書會,寫了一篇好酒和好書”在中文報紙發表,寄上給大家参考,感激臺灣人醫師對子孫的良好家教。
今年三月五曰至三月十三曰將在多明尼加共和國義診,人員暫定五十名.它是加洛比海的旅遊盛地,老少咸宜,小白球場,海灘,風景,國際知名,尼國總統夫人添為地主招待,又有臺商可以逗陣同樂,請勿錯失良機良辰。
十一月初,會安排臺灣義診十天到十四天,上山下海,到海角七號的恆春尋舊義診美食,在高雄與長庚王清貞学術討論,北上新高山,臺中醫学大学研討會,年會與臺灣合辦CME,或再 義診。兼為臺灣年底鄉鎮市長選舉助力,正確行程正在研議中。
語曰”下醫醫病,中醫醫人,上醫醫國”當家園正遭遇大病變的緊急時刻,讓我們團聚在NATMA的大旗下,不但治病,治人,也診治我們的家國 臺灣。
敬祝 身體健康,新年快樂! 總會會長 蔡榮聰 敬上
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