Kick-off fundraising event postponed and appointment of the JPF officers

Dear Friends:

The previously planned kick-off fundraising event for the Joanne Pang Foundation at the Saint Cecilia Parish on September 15 will be postponed to a later date. This delay will allow us more time to ensure a successful presentation of the exciting cord blood bank project to the Northern California communities.

I know that some of you may be disappointed. Please accept my apology. September 15 is a special day for the JPF as Joanne’s miraculous voice message was left on our home answering machine on September 15, 2003. It is also the annual feast date of “Our Lady’s Sorrow.” By having the kick-off fundraising event on September 15, I had hoped it would also be in reverence to the Virgin Mary. Perhaps we will be able to come together and celebrate this special date next year.

On a more proactive note, I am pleased to announce the appointment of JPF officers and the formation of various working committees (Marketing, Legal, Finance, Board Development) of the JPF. The new JPF officers include:

Scott Hildula, CEO and president of the JPF. Scott is the founder of RedUmbrella Group and specializes in media strategy, speechwriting and collateral for corporate and technology clients worldwide. Scott is a member of the St. Cecilia Parish and current president of the St. Cecilia School Athletic Board.

Vincent McGovern, vice president of the JPF. Vincent has extensive managerial experience working for the J. David Gladstone Institutes, a Non-Profit Research Institute focusing on the study of Cardiovascular Disease, Neurological Disease (Alzheimer’s), and Aids and the HIV Virus. Vincent is a member of the St. Cecilia Parish and a former president of the Men’s Club of the St. Cecilia Parish.

Gregory S. Porter, CPA, CFO and treasurer of the JPF. Greg is a partner with Silverman, Krantz, & Porter, An Accountancy Corporation, which provides personalized accounting and tax services that range from preparation of financial statements, budgeting analysis, audits, and tax preparation, to bookkeeping. Greg is a member of the St. Cecilia Parish and a former treasurer of the Men’s Club of the St. Cecilia Parish.

We will announce other key posts and detail the formation of various committees in future updates. Please let me know if you are interested in participating in any of the above mentioned committees or a new committee which you would like to suggest to us.

Please keep this project in your prayers. Thanks.

Blessings,


Joseph Pang