USCPFA - SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CHAPTER: May 20, 2013

Welcome to the Southeast Florida Chapter of the US-China Peoples Friendship Association

The National USCPFA organization is a not for profit California Corporation. We welcome as new members anyone who is interested in our goal of promoting friendship and understanding between the peoples of China and the United States and agree with our Statement of Principles. Membership includes the quarterly US-CHINA REVIEW.

A Copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendations by the State. Registration #CH22688.
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USCPFA - SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CHAPTER - (formerly PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAPTER)

USCPFA - SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CHAPTER - (formerly PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAPTER)

Our name was changed at our April 30, 2011 meeting from "Palm Beach County, Florida Chapter" to "Southeast Florida Chapter" because we now have members in several Southeast Florida counties and we wanted to better reflect our membership with a more encompassing name.

We have at least 3 luncheon meetings a year to discuss projects and business activities. Our luncheons usually feature a presentation by various Chinese interests. We sponsor students with scholarships and recently contributed to our chapter member Marylou Brunetta's participation in the World Championship triathlon in Beijing, China being held in September, 2011. For several years we have sponsored a Chinese New Year GALA with performances by very talented local Chinese Artists which is directed by our chapter member, Monica Shang who is also one of the contributing artists.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

May 20, 2013 - STUDENT AWARDS

Olivia Ardizzone, Bethany Gaffey, Yinjie Qian

Olivia Ardizzone, Bethany Gaffey, David Pena

Co-President, David Pena presented the SE-Florida Chapter's Scholarship/Achievement Awards to this year's outstanding students in the graduating class of Yinjie Qian's Chinese Language Studies at the Olympic Heights High School in Boca Raton, Florida. This program has been providing small grants to students who have achieved exceptional skills and show an interest in the Chinese Culture and language. Congratulations go to Olivia Ardizzone and Bethany Gaffey for this achievement and we wish them luck in their further pursuits following graduation. Both students expect to continue with their studies of the Chinese culture.

Yinjie thanked David for his time and his encouraging words to the students. The students were very happy to have received the scholarships and the certificates. Yinjie also thanked the SE-Florida USCPFA Board for their support and she told us that she will keep us informed of their future learning, careers and accomplishments.