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Interim Report for 2019-2020
Area President Elect Report
David Lua Soo Theng, APE
1. Specific Goals during the term
- To support and assist AP and AEOs on Area matters and extension.
- To liaise and work with RDEs (2020-21) in preparation for the new term, following up from RDE Summit.
- To identify and appoint suitable Area Service Directors for 2020-21.
- To communicate the goals for 2020-21 and TOWARD 2022.
- To review the current YES Practice.
- To work on extension and promote Spouse Membership Program.
- To attend APAY Exco Meeting to be held.
2. Measures to be taken to achieve the above mentioned goals
- Ongoing
- Communicated with RDEs (2020-21) via emails and held a RDE Meeting in Toledo, Ohio, USA on 14 Nov 2019.
- In progress.
- Shared with RDEs during the Area Meeting in Toledo.
- To discuss further with RDEs.
- To be taken up at MYM.
3. Achievements Made
- Had an AEO Meeting in Tozanso. Discussed on Area’s draft financial statements for year ended 30 Jun 2019 and operating budget. Also worked on extension beyond borders and chartered a new club in Lumbini, Nepal.
- Developed rapport with RDEs.
- Some area service director’s positions have been filled and AS Keiko Tonegawa has kindly agreed to continue her role as Area Secretary for 2020-21.
- Area Goals for 2020-21 have been shared with IP (2020-21) Kristian Jacobsen and RDEs. (Please see separate presentation in the MYM Workbook)
4. Challenges
- Communication and commitment of incoming Regional Directors.
- Wide geographical coverage of the Area increases the cost of travel in attending regional conventions and relevant meetings.
- Judicious time management in attending regional conventions.
- Certain regions may find payment of 3 sets of dues too onerous, namely, international, area and regional.
- Recruitment of quality members.
5. Additional Comments
- Would request Regional Directors to identify potential leaders and appoint them as regional service directors to work with Area Service Directors as part of leadership development and acquainting them with the goals and workings of the Area and International.
- I have submitted a BF Planning Form to ISD-BF for a US BF Delegate’s travel to SEA Region in 2020-21.
6. Motions to be considered by MYM
To strengthen the Area’s financial capacity to work on extension and increase its membership, especially, extension beyond borders, the following Motion is proposed for mandatory contribution to YES Fund maintained by Area:
That
“The Council approves the strengthening of Area YES Fund and the mandatory contribution of USD 2 per member per annum towards the said Fund, payable together with the dues for the first semester.”