All of our WTIC Founders, Former Presidents, Consulting Advisers, and Honorary Members And, all our cherished members, new and old.
Good Afternoon!
I’d like to sincerely thank you all for the great honor you have bestowed upon me as the new President of WTIC. As a new member of the club, I am deeply humbled by the trust you have placed in me, especially when this comes from all of you who have contributed so much to the club over the years, and are certainly more capable than I am of assuming this position.
Nonetheless, as I have come to understand, it is customary for the wife of the Foreign Minister to assume the WTIC presidency. So, it seems that I cannot, but humbly accept this position, which is obviously well beyond my ability.
I therefore sincerely plead for your patience with my inexperience and shortcomings, as well as for your guidance over the next two years, so that the club continues to thrive for all members and to provide strong support to our honorary members during their stay here in Taiwan. At the same time, I pledge to do my best to learn, to fulfill my duties, to honor your trust, and to uphold the valuable traditions of our beloved club.
I also like to take this opportunity to thank the newly elected board members for your dedication to leading various committees and interest groups in the future. I’m sure your commitment to public service is greatly appreciated.
Most importantly, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our most beloved Madame Julie Chien and all senior members for their decades of dedication to the club, and also to President Joan Fuh and former President Jeannie Tien for their warm guidance, which has made this transition to presidency much smoother and less daunting for me. Thank you so very much.
Also, on behalf of the new board of directors and supervisors, I would like to congratulate our two newly elected Vice Presidents, Madame Lily Chiu and Madame Meng Yao Hsieh. Vice President Lily Chiu is one of WTIC’s founders and has been a dedicated supporter of the club for decades. We are very fortunate to have her continuous support as our mentor. As for Vice President Meng Yao Hsieh, she is the wife of the Deputy Minister of the Foreign Ministry. She currently serves as the Director of the Taiwan Law and Policy Research Foundation. I’m certain that, with her expertise, the WTIC is in good hands more than ever.
And, I am also very pleased to announce that Madame Candice Shen will assume the important role as our new Executive Secretary. Candice has extensive experience in the news media and cultural sector, and she was stationed in Saudi Arabia with her husband for 7 years prior to returning to Taiwan last year. She currently serves as Special Assistant to the CEO at the 廖瓊枝 Taiwanese Opera Foundation, in addition to pursuing a doctoral degree, and being a good mother and wife.
I am very touched that Candice has agreed to help us on top of all her busy work. A super woman indeed. I’m sure that with her enthusiasm and impressive capabilities, Candice will be an invaluable asset to the club. And I hope you’ll find her service and her sunshine to your liking.
So, once again, thank you all very much for your support and recognition. On behalf of the board of directors, I wish you all peace, happiness, and good health in the year ahead. And we all have a wonderful day today. Thank you so very much.
敬愛的錢夫人，瓊雲會長、各位舊任和新任的理監事以及及在座的各位會員姊妹們，大家好！
真的非常感謝大家，願意將如此重要的職務託付在我這位迎新會新成員的身上。此刻的我，除了感激大家的信任，其實內心是非常忐忑的。因為在座的每一位都比我資深、都曾經在迎新會投入多年的心血、也都比我更有資格擔任這個職務。我只是比較幸運，因為身為外交部長夫人而被賦予了這樣的重責大任。因此，我也只能以戰戰兢兢的心情，謙卑地接下這個明顯超越我自身能力的職責。我會努力跟前輩們學習，期望不辜負各位的託付。
作為一個新成員，未來在會務的推展方面，勢必非常需要仰仗各位前輩的協助與指導，好讓迎新會可以持續順利的運作，來服務全體會員，和確保榮譽會員們在台期間，能夠感受到像家一般的溫暖與支持。所以在此，要懇請各位包容我對會務的生疏與能力的不足，引領我順利的完成這兩年的會長任期。
此外，要特別感謝新當選的理監事們，謝謝大家願意在未來的兩年無私奉獻、承擔責任。相信會員們都非常感謝大家對公共服務的熱忱和對迎新會的付出。
更重要的是，要向錢夫人以及歷年迎新會的幹部們致上最誠摯的敬意。感謝大家過去多年的付出，讓迎新會發展到如今的規模和質感。同時，也要特別感謝瓊雲會長以及毅君會長，兩位的溫暖指導，讓我在準備接任會長前少了一份的忐忑。由衷感謝兩位前會長的協助！
同時，謹代表新任的理監事會恭喜兩位新任副會長，邱田琍琍女士以及謝孟瑤女士。琍琍副會長是WTIC的創始會員，真的非常感謝資深的她願意繼續引領我們大家。而孟瑤副會長，是外交部吳志中政務次長的夫人。本身是現任財團法人台灣法治暨政策研究基金會的執行長，相信有她專業的協助，迎新會的運作將會如虎添翼一般的順暢。
同時，我們也非常榮幸邀請到活潑熱心，而且能力卓越的沈秀怡夫人，來擔任迎新會總幹事一職。秀怡總幹事擁有豐富的媒體和文化界的工作經驗，曾經陪伴夫婿鄧盛平公使駐沙烏地阿拉伯多年。目前的她，除了在廖瓊枝歌仔戲基金會擔任執行長特助和媒體公關之外，同時也在攻讀博士學位。在這麼忙碌的情況下，還願意擔任總幹事這個職務，真的讓我非常的感動。才剛回國的她親切又有才能，已經獲得相當多會員們的肯定，也讓我對未來會務的推動倍感安心。希望大家會跟我一樣，喜歡秀怡溫暖開朗的服務。
在此，再次地感謝各位的信任、支持與協助，謹代表新任的理事會祝福大家，新的一年平安健康、順心幸福！謝謝大家！