Date: August 24, 2024
Location: Auburndale Park, Newton

Attendees:
Helen Cao, Shirley Chen, Naizhong Chiu, Hua Fang, Nan Liang, Jun Liu, Jianqing Lou, Jing Wan, Ming Xia, Yujuan Yuan, Ling Zheng, Jackie Zhou, Qionglin Zhou.

Meeting Highlights:

• Accomplishments of 2023-2024:
• SEP had a successful year with many highlights. Jing Wan debriefed SEP’s impactful programs.
• Tennis Fundraisers
• Bake Sales
• Online Tutoring
• Fundraising Talent Show
• Fundraising Dance Party
• Support NCLS book distribution, Thanksgiving Party, Chinese New Year Gala
• Award Ceremony for SEP’s high school seniors
• SEP China Trip:
  Led by Board Chair Faith Hu and Principal Naizhong Chiu, the trip to Wuling High School in Zhejiang Province in April 2024 was a notable success, providing significant support to Chinese students from lower standings.
• New Initiative:
  The IT Assistant program for senior citizens has been well received by the local community.
• Financial Review:
• Hua Fang presented an overview of SEP’s financial status, highlighting the successful management of funds across various programs.
• Vision for 2024-2025:
• Continuation of Signature Programs:
  SEP plans to carry on with its established programs and recruit new volunteers for the upcoming school year.
• New Initiatives:
  • SEP Team for Boston Dragon Boat Festival
  • New program to help people with disabilities
• Upcoming Actions:
• Volunteer Recruitment:
  The SEP, co-led by Jing Wan and Hua Fang, will soon begin recruiting volunteers for school year 2024-2025.
• Support for NCLS:
  Assist with new book distribution.
• Student and Parent Meetings:
  Establish key groups and roles for ongoing programs such as bake sales, online tutoring, and talent shows.
• Program Development: Prepare for upcoming events and programs, including the trip to China, fundraising events, and community support activities.
• Explore New Opportunities: Maintain contact with schools and organizations to discover and develop new partnerships.

The SEP Working Group values the contributions from all members, volunteers, and supporters, reflecting on the past year’s achievements and looking forward to continued success in the new school year. (Meeting report by Jing Wan)