Haitian-American Association of Engineers and Scientists

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HAES

A meeting of the Board of Directors of the above Corporation was held on December 8, 2007 at 2:15 PM, at the MCB office, 5951 N.W. 173^rd Street, in Miami Lakes, Florida.

• Sevigne Castor Chairman

• Charles Blot Vice-Chairman

• Marc A. Leveille Public Relations

• Max Massac Treasurer

• Francois Canal Coordinator (via telephone)

Other members: Bernard Eugene (new member)

Guests: None

1. Opening of Meeting

Chairman Castor opened the meeting with a moment of silence.

2. Welcome By the Chairman

Chairman Castor welcomed members of the Board and reminded all that this was the last Board meeting prior to scheduled elections in January 2007. He informed the Board that he will not run for the chairmanship of HAES in the coming year.

3. Roll Call

Acting Secretary, VC Blot, called the roll. A quorum was confirmed. Attempts were made to contact Director-at-large J.L. Bosquet could not be reached. Coordinator Canal attended via telephone. HAES did not hear from Director Elisee. Director David was not able to attend due to transportation logistics.

4. Reading / Acceptance of Minutes

The November meeting minutes were not available for review and action by the Board. Acceptance was deferred until the next meeting.

VC Blot reminded the Board that the August minutes have not been submitted for review and acceptance as well.

5. Secretary Report

There was no report due to the absence of Secretary Fontaine.

6. Treasurer 's Report

Treasurer Massac reported on the financial status of the association. Details of HAES finances were made available to all via e-mail attachment prior to the meeting. The current balance on the HAES account is $4,908.22.

There was one single transaction in the last banking cycle, a debit of $700.00 issued on behalf of PR Leveille 's to cover travel expenses to Germany, in connection with the Blue Energy Project. Members had pledged to reimburse HAES $100.00 each to replace those funds.

TR Massac received membership dues of $75.00 from new member Bernard Eugene and a check of $100 from VC Blot towards the Blue Energy Project fund.

TR Massac and PR Leveille informed the Board that during their recent trip to Haiti, they have met with Richard Pothel Board member of the HAES chapter, and completed all formalities in order to electronically gain access to the HAES ' Haiti account.

Mr. Blot stressed that it is important for the Board to be kept informed of the activities of members when those activities pertain to the business of HAES. Mr. Blot retracted a comment made to TR Massac referring to a "lack of transparency". He later explained that lack of communication was a more appropriate choice of words.

7. HAES Elections

Elections are scheduled for the next board meeting. Chairman Castor asked all members to return the election surveys to the secretary.

Treasurer Massac suggested that surveys be sent to all non-active members of HAES with a notice that they could participate in the upcoming elections if dues were paid promptly. The Board approved the following motion by TR Massac:

"To hold elections starting in 2008 with the option for on-line voting, and to communicate same to members

and non-members via e-mail and/or letters".

PR Leveille seconded the motion. There were questions on whether on not such a vote could be implemented in the short time left prior to the elections. VC Blot insisted on the prompt response by non-active members within a reasonable time.

8. Report on Blue Energy Project

PR Leveille gave a brief account of his recent trip to Germany as a guest of inventor, Dr. Melchior, to discuss possible collaboration with HAES. PR Leveille brought back pictures of Dr. Melchior 's many inventions, some of which are listed below.

• Solar sea water desalinization plant

• solar fish and plant farming

HAES is particularly interested in the Blue energy Project, a hybrid turbine that takes advantage of wind and solar energy. Mr. Leveille qualified the meeting with Dr. Melchior as very positive and was able to recruit him as a HAES member.

9. Report on Mayors Conference

PR Leveille and TR Massac attended the World Mayor 's conference, which was held at CLUB INDIGO in Montrouis, Haiti. The HAES officers gave presentations on GIS and IT technologies, and offered an urban system model and how it could be implemented in Cotes-de-Fer. These tools are greatly needed to manage municipal government business and for water management as well.

By all accounts, the HAES delegates made a lasting impression on the audience, particularly on the 51 Haitian mayors and two African-American mayors. VC Blot congratulated both for representing HAES at their best.

10. HAES Relationship with Energy City

VC Blot asked Board members to give some thought to the proposition made by Mr. Jean Phillipe about his concept for an ENERGY CITY and the role he envisions for HAES as a collaborator. HAES needs to define "rules of engagement", some sort of protocol when dealing with an outside entity. The idea was well received.

11. HAPC Gala

Chairman Castor shared with the HAES Board an invitation from the Haitian American professional Coalition to their end-of-year Gala on December 29^th, 2007 at the HardRock Café, in Davie. SKAH SHAH will provide musical entertainment.

As a member organization of HAPC, Chairman Castor asked members to support the event.

12. Lab Project for Jacmel

Director David did not attend the meeting but intended to participate via telephone. He sent the following post meeting update on the Jacmel Lab Project update

The inventory is moving forward. Melody Sylvain, a Sr. student at Sunset, Sr. High School is doing a great job so far. I hope she vill finish by the end of the month. On the other side, I have talked to the Principal of Lycée Pinchinat last September. He asked me if HAES could also contribute to a Library project also. I have contacted Joseph Thevenin Sr. and 2 of my former students Camila Silva from Brazil and Monisat Jayhachandran from India for assistance. I have an offer of 250 books from Mr. Thevenin. Camila Silva and Monisat Jayhachandran have already collected 10 boxes of books and school supplies. I called the Principal Mr. Nicholas to let him know about it. All boxes are expected to be shipped to Jacmel this month.

13. Old Business / New Business

• HAES will be a participant at the HALO Convention on January 28-30. The presenters will be:

M. Leveille / BLUE ENERGY

Alain Haspill / WATER RESOURCES IN HAITI. He is a member and Coordinator of the HAES Chapter in Haiti. he is also a member of the ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL.

• Election surveys to be sent out to all members and non-active members. TR Massac to investigate and implement an on-line voting mechanism.

• VC Blot will follow up on Website update with B. Etheart.

14. Next Meeting Schedule

The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2008

15. Meeting Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 P.M.