THRAC Executive
Committee meeting minutes – Tuesday April 6, 2021
Last
Meeting , on Webex Time March 20, 2021
A special meeting
was held on Webex on March 20(all board members present)
Recent developments of military junta were
discussed in and out of Myanmar
It is decided that THRAC joined the ASEAN
democracy alliance in Toronto to support
the common cause of human rights
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The chair
called the online meeting together at 2:16 PM, all members being present.
Present Jean Chen, Edward Chung, Cathy Hong, H Robert
Liao, Michael Stainton(Chair)
Approval
of Agenda carried (information attached)
Approval
of Minutes of last
meetings (Feb 16, AND March 20) . Carried
Financial
report – Jean Chen
Checking account $7,664.98
Savings $185.08
US$ saving $2,000 (designated for Human
Rights Award)
Credit
Union Signing Authority
Proposed by Michael Stainton : Let it be
resolved that the President Michael Stainton replace outgoing President Andrew
Apack Song as new signatory while the
other two signatories, Jean Chen(Treasurer) and Robert Liao(Secretary), continue with signing authority for THRAC at
Taiwanese Credit Union in Toronto. Dated April 6, ’21. Passed unanimously.
(Michael is to contact their office to sign
the paper to bring status up to date)
Reconnecting
with membership
After our March 20 meeting, an E-mail was
sent to some 72 members (on THRAC membership email list) asking them to confirm their continuing
support of THRAC, but we received zero response. How to woo them back was discussed, using
other Taiwanese social groups pages, LINE for TCAT and Women’s group were suggested. (No LINE for THRAC for now)
Wall-fare
pen pal project
(information attached)
Michael
moved that we encourage members to write letters to prisoners in Hong Kong.
This will give our members a way to connect personally with human rights and
THRAC. Carried.
We are to start the project by THRAC board
members each writing a letter and see how it works out. Agreed that THRAC
donate USD170.00 to Wall-fare to cover their cost of 13.7 per month for 12
months.
Co-operation
with other Asia human rights groups
No new formal coalition of human rights groups
has yet formed in Toronto, but we are
co-operating
over Hong Kong, Uyghur and Myanmar issues.
Michael has proposed a Boycott “Made in China” clothing/ support H&M
& Buy Australian wines campaign to the other human rights groups. Still in
discussion.
He and Judy Nagata participated in the rally
for Myanmar on March 27 to show THRAC support. The rally had a good turn-out of
70-80 people for an allowable gathering
of 50 by Covid restrictions. The Myanmar
group in Toronto appears to be well organized and able to effectively generate some
support in the Parliament in Ottawa
THRAC
banner
Budget of up-to $300 approved for making 2
banners able to use in outdoor
rallies, preferably of plastic. Michael will contact
Jimmy Yin to proceed with the above)
Things
Canada can do to support Taiwan
Media in Canada tend to put aside Taiwanese
issues for most other more urgent matters.
Other human rights groups are willing to help us promote Taiwan issues.
Canada in
1970 was the only West country clearly separate Taiwan from China with our
one-China policy (never associated Taiwan with China, let alone belonging). We will urge Canada to sign the pending FIPA
with Taiwan, support Taiwan’s entry into the CPTPP and recognise Taiwan when time and name are right.
Human
Rights Award
Noted, will
begin publicizing at annual meeting. All
THRAC members, and allied human rights
organizations can nominate people or groups for this award.
Annual
meeting
Agreed to hold on Saturday, June 19 at 2 pm,
whether in person or online.
Idea of doing a play and drawing help from
Sue Liau(廖淑媛) are mentioned
Conservative
Party Cross-Culture Engagement Team
Ed Chung reported on their invitation to
leaders of multicultural groups in Canada to join.
Agreed that
THRAC cannot join as an organization but we strongly encourage Taiwanese
community leaders to participate.
Next
meeting
At the call of the Chair
Meeting
adjourned at 4:13 pm
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