DACA Board Notice
2023.8.31
Dear all,
Hello to all the new and old members of the DACA Chinese Association, as well as the new friends and old friends in the Dayton Chinese community.
In the past few years during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite facing significant challenges, our board of directors and the members of the Chinese community have continued to put in a tremendous amount of effort. We have had a lasting and positive impact on Dayton society. Internally, we have also achieved new milestones in terms of organization. As the pandemic wanes, many regular activities are gradually resuming. For example, at the beginning of this summer, we overcame numerous difficulties and adverse factors and successfully participated in the International Festival, which resumed after a three-year cancellation. During this period, many new enthusiastic volunteers emerged.
The autumn season is the time for our association to elect new directors and even select a new leadership team. However, this year, this task is facing special difficulties: First, the current directors have been holding their positions for a long time due to the delay caused by the pandemic, and many have left, resulting in the need to add six to ten directors now. Second, changes in social life due to the pandemic and the long-term impact of social media platforms distorting social life have led to a need for an increase in the number of individuals who are willing to participate in serving the Chinese community. Third, although some preparation and work have been done, the progress in this task is still more challenging than anticipated.
In lieu of this here is the special announcement:
- All directors, former directors, Chinese Association volunteers, and compassionate individuals who are willing to participate in serving the Chinese community, take this seriously, carefully consider the needs of our Chinese Association, the needs of the Chinese cause, and the needs of the Chinese future. Whether you are willing to dedicate yourself, take on responsibilities, nominate yourself, or earnestly recommend suitable candidates, let us work together to continue our great mission.
- As per tradition, the Autumn celebration ceremony for the new directors, which typically take place in the middle of next month, have to be postponed (possibly until October). If the weather turns colder, the event will be held indoors, and it will be a member-centric gathering. Whether indoors or outdoors, the place of the gathering is already put into consideration.
- Once again, we call upon and earnestly request those with the willingness to step forward and contribute to our common interests and cause! Your efforts are welcome in promoting within the Chinese community, and we look forward to your email response.
Best regards,
Hongwei Yu
President of DACA, and board members of
Dayton Association of Chinese Americans
daca.dayton@gmail.com
华人协会通知
大家好！
DACA华人协会的各位新老成员，Dayton华人社区的新朋故友们，你们好。
在过去几年新冠疫情的动荡期中，虽然饱受冲击，我们理事会以及华人社区的中坚力量仍然做了大量工作。在Dayton社会产生了持续的、有益的影响。在内部建设上也取得了正规化的新成绩。随着疫情式微，许多正常事务渐次恢复。例如今年夏初，我们克服重重困难和不利因素，成功参与了停办三年后复开的国际节。期间涌现了不少的新的热心志愿者。
金秋时节，是我们协会增补新理事，乃至更选新领导层的时候。但是今年此项工作，却是面临着特殊的困难：一是现任理事因疫情延宕数年，已经坚守岗位很久。而且中间已流失不少，以至于现在需增补六至十位理事。二是受疫情导致的社会生活状态的改变，以及近年来社交平台扭曲社会生活的长期影响，导致有意参与服务华人社区的人士，较比以前，人数有待增加，意愿有待提高。三是虽然有所预料，也做了许多工作。但是，此项工作的进展难度还是超过预期。
所以，现在特通知如下：
一、请所有理事、前任理事、华人协会志愿者、有心参与服务华人社区的爱心人士们，高度重视起来，认真考虑我们华人协会的需要、华人事业的需要、华人前途的需要。或者勇于奉献、勇于担当，毛遂自荐，或者认真推举合适人选。让我们合力共续伟业。
二、按惯例通常在下个月中举办的秋季迎新及新任理事就任的聚会，不得不延后进行（可能在十月）。如果天气转冷，将在室内场所，到时会有个以会员为主体的聚会。无论户外室内，场地已有预备。
三、再次号召及敦请有志之士挺身而出，为我们共同的利益和事业，贡献力量！欢迎在华人社区宣传，欢迎你回复邮件。
谨祝
秋祺！
Hongwei Yu
President of DACA, and board members of
Dayton Association of Chinese Americans
