2007 General Meeting Minutes

Date: October 12-14, 2007

Place: Poverello of Assisi Retreat House, Los Angeles, CA

October 12, 2007

4:00PM.  Korean Deacons gathering

              Attendants:Deacon James Lim, President, and 13 Korean deacons and wives.

6:30PM    Dinner

October 13, 2007

9:00AM-10:20AM NAAPAD Meeting

                Elected Deacon Luan Tran for the President for new term.

                Elected Deacon James Lim for the President-elected.

                Elected Deacon Paul Chin for the Secretary.

                Elected Deacon Qui Ngoc Hoang (absent) for the Treasure.

Deacon Joseph Lee, outgoing president, thanked the members for the support and prayer for his office during the term.

Deacon Tran, new president, praised Deacon Lee’s outstanding work and dedication for NAAPAD. He envisioned strengthening the members’ bonding through the expanded use of e-mails, and active participation.

10:30AM-11:30AM   Guest speaker:

                                    Most Reverend Solis, Auxiliary bishop of LA Archdiocese

12:00PM-2:00PM     Lunch

2:00PM-2:50PM   Presentation on Confucianism and Christianity, Deacon Ignatius Suh

3:00PM-3:50PM   Presentation on “Mission of Church”,

                          Rev. Gerry Dunne, Pastor of Valley Catholic Korean Apostolate(St. Joseph)

4:00PM-4:40PM   Presentation on “How to get along with your pastor”, Deacon James Lim

After this, photos were taken outside and Vietnamese deacons parted.