April 2018 FORUM
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<strong>April</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
Healthy, Wealthy & Wise!<br />
by Richard Wegman<br />
Once a year we take the opportunity<br />
to share how we did. This year, it'll<br />
happen in a two-step process; in this<br />
article, and at our Annual General Meeting<br />
(AGM) on Thursday, <strong>April</strong> 19, <strong>2018</strong>. In an<br />
effort to not talk about numbers at the<br />
AGM, I will provide an Executive Summary of<br />
Operations for 2017 in the paragraphs that<br />
follow. I want you to know that the numbers<br />
indicate an exciting future for AmSoc.<br />
In 2017, we had many events, which<br />
generated R$753.751 in overall income.<br />
The costs of running the events and the<br />
office, with all supporting communications,<br />
was R$523,606. Our direct donations were<br />
R$88,790 in 2017. Also, we are holding<br />
funds of over R$63.000 for Casa Limiar and<br />
Vivenda da Criança. When they are ready<br />
to start their projects, we will transfer our<br />
donation of funds to them, to help with<br />
the purchase of a new school bus for Casa<br />
Limiar, and building the foundation of their<br />
new school for Vivenda da Criança. So, our<br />
total charitable commitment for 2017 was<br />
R$151,790; the largest in our history. Our<br />
cash reserves remain solid, with an increase<br />
of R$15,355 in 2017, providing us a great<br />
starting place for <strong>2018</strong> activities.<br />
The Board decided in mid-2017 that we<br />
needed to invest in AmSoc infrastructure<br />
if we wanted to stay abreast of technology,<br />
communications, and delivery of membership<br />
events of high quality and value. We upgraded<br />
our office computers and installed our own<br />
internal wifi. These additions have provided<br />
more secure storage of AmSoc files, improved<br />
internet access, and increased the overall<br />
speed and efficiency of our office processes.<br />
We also purchased a new sports trailer, to store<br />
and transport all of our sporting equipment.<br />
The youth sports coaches used to keep the<br />
soccer balls, baseball bats, basketballs, etc. at<br />
their homes, making logistics of equipment<br />
availability a challenge. Now, with the new<br />
sports trailer, everything is available wherever<br />
it’s needed. We want to acknowledge John<br />
Mota, our Athletics Coordinator, for bringing<br />
this idea to AmSoc and following through to<br />
make it happen.<br />
As you can imagine, it is a lot of work to<br />
handle our operations and on-going events.<br />
For taking on these monumental tasks,<br />
please join me in acknowledging our Board<br />
of Governors, office staff, and volunteers.<br />
How? When you see someone who has been a<br />
contributor, go up to them and offer a simple<br />
'thank you'. Smiles go a long way in making<br />
sure people know that they are appreciated.<br />
Lastly, we added 109 new members in 2017.<br />
All of our events have increased significantly<br />
in both attendance and quality. We want<br />
to extend a warm welcome to our newest<br />
AmSoc-family members. Thank you for being<br />
an active part of AmSoc. I look forward to<br />
seeing you all at the AGM for a fun-filled night<br />
and a view of our future.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Into the Future, Together!<br />
PRESIDENT'S LETTER<br />
OUR MISSION: The American Society of São Paulo (AmSoc) promotes<br />
friendship by organizing social, cultural, and athletic events for its diverse<br />
membership; encourages integration with the Brazilian society; and supports<br />
the American traditions of education, philanthropy, and volunteerism.<br />
Rua da Paz, 1431, Chácara Santo Antonio, 04713-001, São Paulo, SP<br />
Tel: (11) 5182-2074 / Fax: (11) 5182-9155 / www.amsoc.com.br<br />
Board of Governors<br />
President<br />
Richard Wegman<br />
president@amsoc.com.br<br />
Vice President<br />
Judy Zanchi<br />
vp@amsoc.com.br<br />
Treasurer<br />
Alan Blau<br />
treasurer@amsoc.com.br<br />
Secretary<br />
Ariane Cartwright<br />
secretary@amsoc.com.br<br />
Campinas Chapter<br />
Malcolm Macdonald<br />
campinas@amsoc.com.br<br />
Annual Gala<br />
Ruth Hollard<br />
gala@amsoc.com.br<br />
Athletics<br />
John Kennedy<br />
athletics@amsoc.com.br<br />
John Mota<br />
ysp@amsoc.com.br<br />
Business Networking<br />
Elias Gedeon<br />
Fernanda Gedeon<br />
Stephen Penney<br />
networking@amsoc.com.br<br />
Communications<br />
Cricket Stickney<br />
Community Action Committee<br />
Kristy Miranda<br />
charity@amsoc.com.br<br />
Corporate Sponsorship<br />
Isabel Franco<br />
Ricky Rubeiz<br />
sponsorships@amsoc.com.br<br />
Membership Team<br />
Patrick Trierweiler<br />
Brian Wilson<br />
members@amsoc.com.br<br />
Social<br />
Kelly Maurice<br />
Lucy Nunes<br />
Lynda Perdigon<br />
social@amsoc.com.br<br />
Welcoming<br />
Melinda Brenninkmeyer<br />
welcoming@amsoc.com.br<br />
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