Dear EMWPEC members and friends, 

 

It is truly an honor to stand before you today as the incoming President of the East Meets West Parent Education Club.

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I want to begin by expressing my gratitude to our outgoing President, Isaac Hung, who has led our Club with honor and integrity for several years. Isaac’s shoes are hard to fill, but I promise to do my best. I also want to thank our dedicated board members, our volunteers, and of course, every parent and supporter who makes this community so vibrant and meaningful. Your passion and commitment have laid a strong foundation that I am humbled to build upon.

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I am deeply honored to lead an organization so dedicated to fostering parent education, youth leadership, community service, and multicultural understanding in the San Gabriel Valley and beyond. As we move forward into a new year, I am committed to building on EMWPEC’s strong foundation of bringing families together through innovative events, meaningful volunteer opportunities, and educational programs.

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My vision for the future of East Meets West includes: Promote Community Service: Expand volunteer opportunities for our youth to serve our community and earn recognition, through the Congressional Volunteer Service Award. Perhaps we can organize a Volunteer Fair where Non-Profits are invited to showcase their opportunities for our youth members. At a minimum, we should increase the profile for volunteer opportunities on our website.  Youth Scholarships: Add a 2nd Youth Scholarship for Public Speaking to go along with our Writing Competition. Empower Families: Strengthening our parenting and life skills workshops, like our recent workshop on stress management, and another on communication skills, to support intergenerational learning and connection.  Celebrate Multiculturalism: Continuing to create unique, inclusive events like our Lunar New Year Celebration and Family Workshops, which showcase the vibrant blend of cultures that define our community.

 

I pledge to lead with openness, collaboration, and a commitment to our shared values. EMWPEC holds a unique and powerful mission: to bridge cultures, support families, and empower parents through education and meaningful dialogue.

 

In today’s rapidly changing world, this mission is more important than ever. Our work not only strengthens individual families but also enriches our broader community by fostering understanding, inclusion, and collaboration. Together, we will continue to make a difference, one family, one volunteer, and one celebration at a time.  I welcome your ideas, your participation, and your honest feedback. This is your organization, and together we can continue to make a difference.

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Thank you for the privilege of serving you. I look forward to working alongside all of you in the year ahead.  Thank you.