Dr. Enrique Fernández MISIÓN PROMOCION 74 Reporte: PAE en Acción Dr. Alberto Hurtado Dr. Homero Silva Spiritus Ubi Vult Spirat Directiva Voz del Cachimbo
Peruvian American Endowment
A non-profit organization established in 1989 by the alumni of Cayetano Heredia University, Lima-Perú.
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Next annual meeting September 26-28, 2008. South Padre, Texas 2008!
If you are celebrating a reunion this year, it is a wonderful time to make a lasting difference to the mission of Cayetano Heredia University, just as it has made a difference in your life. Any gift, no matter how small, will make an impact.
Luis Sirotsky, MD
President
Peruvian American Endowment
459 South Country Club Drive
Atlantis, Florida 33462luchos@bellsouth.net
Peruvian American Endowment
Andres E Suarez,MD
Treasurer
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418webmaster@websbest.net
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Peruvian American Endowment
2007Annual General Assembly
San Diego, California
September 29, 2007
Members Present:
Adriana Antigoni (77); Luis Bedoya (77), Julio Lara-Valle (68); Cesar Pena(78); Victor Koo(72); Yontov Salazar(78); Mario Eyzaguirre (77); Luis Sanchez(78); Luis Sirotzky(71); Andres Suarez(71); Antonio Belda(73); Jorge Calderon (71) ; Jorge Arce(72); Victor Wong(67); Rafael Grau(73); Javier Bustamante (79) Carlos Alarcon(72); Julio Cardenas(74); David Porudominski(75), Lourdes Valdez (91).
Guests:
Dr Oswaldo Zegarra (UPCH, Rector); Dr Ralph Kuon (63, San Marcos, past-president PAMS); Dr Carlos Sanchez; Dr Eduardo Gotuzzo(72,UPCH Faculty and researcher).
1) Call to order
The Meeting was called to order by the President, Dr Luis Sirotzky at 235pm.
2) Approval of minutes
The minutes of the 2006 Annual Meeting which took place in Fort Lauderdale Florida on October 21st, 2006 were approved unanimously as presented.
3) Presentation by Dr Oswaldo Zegarra: 46 years of the UPCH
Dr. Zegarra has been the UPCH Rector for the last eight and a half years. He did a power point presentation on the current status of the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH)
Currently there are 28 Schools of Medicine in Peru; 8 of them located in Lima. Some of the new Schools are “for profit” and marketing strategies of this new schools base their prestige as having Graduates of the UPCH as professors.
UPCH Mission statement is unchanged for the last 46 years.
The UPCH has developed a “Strategic Plan” for 2005-2009 to promote “Globalization of the University”. Currently it is composed of 8 different Faculties including the School of Medicine (since 1961), School of Science and Philosophy (1961); School of Dentistry (1969); Education; Psychology; Nursing; Veterinary and Zoology (2000) and Public Health and Administration. It also owns a “Pre admission center “; 48 Master Programs; 91 specialties; 4 PhD programs.
The annual number of postulants is 2529 candidates and has 680 graduates per year. There are 9434 alumni from 1961 to 2006.
Budget for the UPCH comes from research (30%, there is 450 research projects/year); student payments (46%); services 15%; financiers 8.5 %.
Administrative staff is professional and is audited externally by Price Waterhouse.
The UPCH continues to be a “non for profit” organization that by 2007 is now 100% self sustained (compared to 30% self sustained in 1999)
The last University Ranking study in Peru, places UPCH as #3 in the Nation. (Access to school and academic publications were the lower scores, research publications the highest).
UPCH has 189 national; 191 international convenes with other institutions.
A slide show of all the new buildings, new locations (La Molina, Santa Maria, Chaclacayo, Barrios Altos, Miraflores, San Isidro, Tumbes, etc) and new technologies were presented.
Dr Zegarra acknowledged the Endowment’s support for the equipment of the biology, chemistry and biochemistry labs in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
The International Institute of Quality recently internationally accredited the UPCH as the first Institute of quality in Peru.
4) Reports:
4.1) President’s report. Dr. Luis Sirotzky
PAE has been active for the last 18 years.
4.1.1 Accomplishments of this current administration (2007):
a) Purchase and delivery of a pediatric fibrobroncoscope for the Pediatric Unit at Hospital Cayetano Heredia.
b) Two scholarships for a total of $3500 US dollars from the “Porturas Fund”.
c) Seven new Computers for the AEFMCH (medical students association).
d) Inauguration of new laboratory of biochemistry and chemistry
e) The Faculty of Medicine recognized the PAE for its donations and collaboration and a Bronze Plaque is displayed at the Building of Medicine.
4.1.2 Future challenges:
a) Recruit a newer generation of UPCH alumni that will become members of PAE and contribute with donations and payment of membership.
4.2) Treasurer’s report: Dr. Andres Suarez
PAE Total assets (net) to September 2007: $ 544, 545.20
They are distributed as follows: Cash 9.42 %; fixed 62.78%; US equities 27.74%; bonds 0.06%
2007 PAE Income: Total: $20,863.
From membership $3400; From Fondo Porturas Donations $6388; From Computer Donations $5800; plus other donations that completed $20, 863
PAE expenses were distributed as follows: Pediatric endoscope $4,035; Two students scholarship $3,130; Chemistry laboratory $29,400; Computers $4,500
Julio Lara Valle motion to approve Treasurer’s report; second by Dr Antigoni; approved unanimously.
Dr Sirotzky explained a liability for $ 7000 from 2006 annual conference. It was paid by a Private Laboratory by mistake, and Dr Sirotzky has been unable to solve the problem. Most likely the money will be added to the PAE fund.
4.3) Fund raising report. Dr. Antonio Belda.
Dr Belda proposed a “virtual office” and he can donate the salary of a part time secretary for contacting members, thank you notes; etc. He proposed sending invoices regularly and also using credit card system for charges. He also proposed automatic withdrawal from member’s credit cards, and hiring a professional marketer/fundraiser.
Dr Cardenas was against a professional marketer, because of the cost implied; but he volunteered to be a member of the fundraising committee.
Dr Salazar suggested publishing list of members periodically with information on who have paid or not the annual membership; and also specifying which alumni are members or not. Dr Belda volunteered to obtain list of alumni.
Dr Gotuzzo commented that the alumni for the last 15 years are not as enthusiastic as the ones older than 15 years; since they have not participated on the “building’ of the UPCH and that attitude and lack of interest should be changed.
Each class should have a leader and also a member of the PAE should go to Peru and present to the UPCH students the PAE’s organization and mission statement.
4.4 Bylaws changes. Presented by Dr Andres Suarez
Proposed a motion to the following amendments:
a) “Executive committee term for one year” to be changed for “term for 2 years”
b) Start new executive committee members’ activities on January 1st after election.
Motion approved unanimously
4.4) Dr. Porturas fund report. Dr. Luis Sirotzky.
Thanks to Dr. Ricardo Lewitus this fund has shown a significant growth over the past year. Friends of the Lewitus have made donations in excess of $2,000. Also through Mrs. Lewitus work, the Bank of America will match their 2007 contributions ($4,700) this year.
5) Old business. None.
6) New Business.
6.1) Nomination of election chairman for new upcoming 2008 elections.
Cesar Pena was proposed. He will think about it.
6.2) 2008 annual meeting. Date and place.
Dr. Cardenas: Proposed Detroit, Michigan
Dr. Luis Sanchez and Dr. Valdez proposed San Antonio, Texas
This location was approved by majority. Jorge Arce and Lourdes Valdez will contact future chairman for this event.
6.3) Dr Porudominski proposed a motion to have the endowment grow to a total of one million dollars in the next 5 years. Motion seconded by Dr. Belda, approved unanimously.
6.4) Dr Cardenas presented a motion to increase membership cost to 200 dollars. Of the members present six voted in favor, nine against. It was then decided to maintain the current cost of membership at U$100.
6.5) Dr Valdez volunteered to create a new commission for recruiting new members and educate current UPCH students and alumni about the PAE.
7) Adjourn at 16:45 pm
Lourdes Valdez MD
Secretary PAE
Adjuntamos las minutas de la última teleconferencia del PAE, realizada Enero 7, 2007.
Aprovechamos la oportunidad para notificarles que las cartas de donación correspondientes al 2006, estan en proceso y deberan recibirlas el mes próximo.
Luis Sirotzky, Presidente PAE
Lourdes Valdez, secretaria1) Roll call
Meeting was called to order at 20:07 hrs ET, January 7, 2007.
Members present: Luis Sirotzky, Benjamin Robalino, Jorge Arce, Luis Sanchez, Cesar Pena, Jorge Calderon, Mario Eyzaguirre, Adriana Antigoni, Armando Bedoya, Jorge Guerra, Fernando Diaz, and Lourdes Valdez
Guest: Ramon Rosales, economist; invited by Fernando Diaz.
2) Minute of silence for the “passing of Dr. Ramiro Castro de la Mata”.
3) Minutes last Teleconference. Lourdes Valdez.
Last teleconference was on September 10, 2006. Minutes were received and reviewed by all members present today Cesar Pena moved to approve minutes, and they were approved unanimously.
4) Treasurer report. Andres Suarez
Dr. Sirotzky presented the report since Dr. Suarez is not present today.
Total PAE assets: $ 547,344 US dollars
Cash (3%) $ 15,479
CD’s (71%) $ 392,345
SP500 (26%) $ 141,620
The finance committee from the previous administration was terminated on 10/21/06. The philosophy of this committee was conservative: 70% on CD’s, 25-30% on stock market and 5% cash. Now the new Treasurer Dr. Suarez has to form a new 4 member committee.
Jorge Arce proposed to have same members of the old committee to continue. Dr Sirotzky asked the former members. Lourdes Valdez and Luis Sirotzky declined to continue.
Dr Sirotzky asked for volunteers.
The new Finance committee by volunteer election includes: Andres Suarez (treasurer), Luis Sanchez, Jorge Guerra and another member to be appointed by the treasurer.
Fernando Diaz asked if the economist Mr. Ramon Rosales can be a voluntary member of this committee, he will have no vote, but his expert opinion is valuable to consider. Dr\Sirotzky will discuss this issue with the treasurer.
5) President report. Luis Sirotzky
Dr Sirotzky has been on this appointment for the last 2 months. He acknowledges the collaboration and enthusiasm of several members. He hopes for positive results during this next two years , so the PAE can contribute to the growth and improvement of the UPCH (Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia), Hospital and Peru.
There are several ideas, areas to cooperate, specially related to donation of equipment.
6) Old business
a) PAE Chapters. Luis Sirotzky
Dr Sirotzky would like to improve communication between PAE and its members; recruit new members, and improve donations.
After several discussions he believes the best way is to recruit new members is to assign a member on each class (promocion) to be the main contact to promote PAE ideals, collaboration and enrollment. Dr Sirotzky will look for each of these individuals in each class. Specially classes from 1980 to 2006. He also is willing to travel and personally visit groups of people.
Cesar Pena emphasized the need to contact Peruvian professionals in the US so the PAE can be perpetuated. He mentioned Dr Belda would be able to help us with this issue.
Jorge Guerra asked to clarify if any graduate from the UPCH can be member of PAE, including different schools (dentistry, science) or post graduate education.
Dr Sirotzky clarified that indeed, any type of graduate is welcome. Mario Eyzaguirre will notify the secretary of 6 dentists that are now interested of becoming members.
Benjamin Robalino mentioned that the “regional representative” should be considered as well. For example he knows of 40 alumni from the classes of 1985-1995 in Texas. He will invite this people become members, and would like from the Secretary to obtain the names of the current members living in Texas.
Fernando Diaz proposed to have a printed publication of PAE philosophy and activities.
Benjamin Robalino suggested to better having a web page. Dr Sirotzky acknowledges the existence a web site started by Roberto Miki, but it has not been updated. He will ask to have it updated or put in charge of a different person/group.
Mario Eyzaguirre volunteers to do a power point presentation of PAE philosophy and achievements to be sent via e-mail to old and new members.
b) Academics Laboratories UPCH. Luis Sirotzky
Dr Sirotzky informed us that four years ago, PAE and the UPCH Rector Dr Oswaldo Zegarra decided to improve four academic laboratories for student training. So far two of them are appropriately equipped (Biology U$ 33,000; Biochemistry U$ 29,000). This year 2007 is time for the Chemistry lab (budget of 30,000), and the microbiology lab will be done in 2008.
c) Fondo Porturas: interest earned 2006.
Created in 1975 by Palo Levitus to assist students economically. Over the last 2 years has helped two students for a value of U$ 4000. Dr Sirotzky presented that after lengthy discussion with treasurer it was decided to add 3% interest to this “Fondo” (that is a simple average of the interest earned by CD’s and cash). This money has to be considered “cash’ available at anytime for an economical emergency for a student(s) in need. Another option is to change the bylaws and specify that there will be non interest earnings for money donated for a specific cause.
Luis Sanchez proposed this is a good deed, and should be supported and continue to grow and earn interest. He also would like Dr Sirotzky to investigate about the fact that already some students at the UPCH are being expelled for not paying their tuition fees.
7) New Business
a) Other areas of aid. Department of Pediatrics Hospital Cayetano Heredia.
Dr Herminio Hernandez is the actual director of the Department of Pediatrics in the Hospital. Dr Nelly Baiocchi is the director of the Education Department of the UPCH in the Hospital. They both have contacted PAE and expressed the urgent need of a pediatric fibro bronchoscope. Dr Sirotzky has found some refurbished equipment that accommodates this need on the cost of 3000-5000 U$. Dr Eyzaguirre, who is a neonatologist and pulmonologist, believes the price is acceptable and moves to approve this motion. It was approved unanimously.
b) Plan to receive donations.
Dr Sirotzky has had several discussions with experienced people involved in donations to Peru; including Dr. Miguel Pro, Dr. Abraham Vaisberg, and Mr. Antonio Uipan from DFEI logistics.
At this time the most effective way would be to send material donations to DFEI logistics in Miami, FL who are willing to accumulate them for free until certain volume/ amount reached. Then Dr Sirotzky will be in charge to do the paperwork with the Peruvian consulate so that the donated material would not have problems reaching its destination.
The cost of the transportation of donation to Miami would be responsibility of the donor.
8) Announcements
Annual meeting.•
San Diego with other members; with Adriana Antigoni being the coordinator of the event.Jorge Arce has discussed the possibility of organizing the meeting in
Cesar Pena moved to approve the motion of the PAE annual meeting to be held in San Diego, California. Approved unanimously.
Originally annual meeting for 2007 was going to be held in San Antonio, Texas; but it is now not possible.
Proposed date:
First weekend of October 2007.
