僑委會網路店面行銷實務班 6月底開課

僑務委員會「2016年網路店面行銷實務班」簡介

研習目的：
協助僑營企業掌握經營環境變遷及電子商務發展之契機，及運用網路行銷策略與經營管理實務，以提升僑營企業經營能力，並促進與國內業者之商機交流。
研習時間：2016年6月27日至7月8日(週日不上課)
報名截止日期：2016年5月6日
主辦單位：僑務委員會
承辦單位：社團法人中華民國全國中小企業總會。
報到及研習地點：臺北市進出口商業同業公會會議中心（臺北市松江路350號）。
研習對象：
20歲以上至65歲，通曉中文並熟悉網路環境，有意創業或提升僑營事業績效之海外僑商，並以近兩年未曾參加本會經貿研習班者為優先。
研習課程內容及時數：
實際研習日程計11天，研習總時數合計至少70小時，內容包含網路店面經營實務、行銷策略規劃、實際案例解析、邀請業者進行經營成功技法及經驗分享等，並安排參訪觀摩國內相關企業。
費用負擔方式：
（一） 本會負擔研習期間午餐（不含周日）、課程教材、師資及場地等學雜費用。
（二） 學員自付費用：
1僑居地往返臺灣之機票費、返臺後機場至報到（研習）地點及活動結束
至機場之往返交通費。
2研習期間膳宿費及其他個人費用；如需協助住宿安排，可洽由承辦單位中小企業總會協助代訂康華大飯店（臺北市松江路306號）。
報名注意事項：
（一） 報名表件請以電腦繕打或正楷填寫，於簽名處親簽後，送我駐外館處或華僑文教服務中心報名。未經核轉逕向本會或承辦單位報名者，概不受理。報名表件請向波士頓華僑文教服務中心索取或逕自本會網站（www.ocac.gov.tw首頁/公告事項/開班）或全球僑商服務網（www.ocbn.org.tw首頁/僑商培訓邀訪/最新預告）下載。
（二） 同一家庭或同公司人員僅限一人報名參加，眷屬不得隨同參加課程。
（三） 錄取僑胞於接獲通知並依本會規定向承辦單位完成線上報到後始取得參訓資格。

波士頓華僑文教服務中心電話：617-965-8801傳真：617-965-8815，email:ocacbostonlib@gmail.com

僑務委員會2016年穆斯林市場僑商邀訪團開始報名

僑務委員會2016年穆斯林市場僑商邀訪團開始報名

僑務委員會為協助開發國內產業拓銷穆斯林市場潛力，有效促進穆斯林市場僑臺商與國內產業商機交流，增進穆斯林市場僑臺商對MIT優質產品的瞭解及建立國內外清真產業互動交流平臺，以加速國內產業拓展穆斯林市場，將於2016年6月20日至6月24日開辦「穆斯林市場僑商邀訪團」。活動內容包含專題講座、參訪國內相關績優清真產業、商機交流洽談會、參觀「2016臺北國際清真食用品展」，及拜會我國經貿事務機關或推動哈拉(HALAL)認證之相關機構。

有意參加者請洽繫波士頓華僑文教服務中心報名，並可至全球僑商服務網（www.ocbn.org.tw首頁/最新消息）或至僑務委員會網站（www.ocac.gov.tw首頁/公告事項/開班）下載活動簡介及報名表。

Governor Baker Signs Bipartisan Legislation Reducing Barriers to Re-Entry for Individuals Convicted of Drug Offenses

Governor Baker Signs Bipartisan Legislation Reducing Barriers to Re-Entry for Individuals Convicted of Drug Offenses

Bill repeals automatic drivers’ license suspension and $500 reinstatement fee

BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker signed bipartisan legislation passed unanimously by both branches to ease the transition for those convicted of drug offenses to re-enter society, hold employment and care for their families by repealing the automatic suspension of drivers licenses and a subsequent $500 reinstatement fee for all drug convictions.

“As the Commonwealth takes important steps to battle substance abuse and reexamine our criminal justice system, I am pleased to sign legislation providing opportunities for those convicted of drug offenses and who have served their time to re-enter society, find and keep a job and support their families,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Removing this significant barrier to re-entry reduces the prospects of recidivism as individuals continue treatment or recovery and gives them a better chance at getting back on their feet. I thank Senate President Rosenberg, Speaker DeLeo and their colleagues for their leadership and important attention to this necessary reform.”

The legislation, An Act relative to motor vehicle licenses suspension (Senate Bill 2021), provides certain exceptions for drug trafficking convictions and takes effect immediately, except as provided for in Section 7.

"We are proud to support this legislation that would ensure those who have paid their debts to society for drug offenses have the means to be productive citizens, capable of supporting themselves and their loved ones," said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. "I'm proud of our administration's efforts and collaboration with the legislature to counter opioid addiction, and ending the automatic license suspension is a reform that will help put people on a path that keeps them out of our criminal justice system."

“By the Governor signing this bill today Massachusetts takes an important step towards reforming our criminal justice system. This bill repeals an ineffective and unfair law that made it harder for those who have paid for their mistakes to re-enter society,” said Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst).  “Approximately 7,000 people had their license suspended last year due to a drug conviction even if that conviction had nothing to do with the operation of a motor vehicle. That’s 7,000 people who cannot drive to their jobs and miss court dates and rehabilitation meetings, making it harder for them to rejoin their families and their communities. Thank you to Governor Baker, Speaker DeLeo, and Senate Majority Leader Harriette Chandler for their leadership on this issue.”

“We must seize every opportunity possible to help residents reintegrate into society, find fulfilling jobs and support their families,” said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop). “This legislation is an important part of that effort. I’m proud that this law also advances our efforts to help those battling addiction. I thank my colleagues in the Legislature, the Baker Administration and the individuals who bravely shared their stories.”

紐英崙李氏公所迎新春 七百人同歡

紐英崙李氏公所宗親幹部和遠道來賀宗親合影。（周菊子攝）

李氏公所婦女組歌唱班獻唱賀年歌。（周菊子攝）

            (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)紐英崙李氏公所3月27日晚在龍鳳酒樓設宴，封利是給3個慈善機構，送紅包向3名百歲人瑞拜年，七百人歡聚一堂，慶祝猴年新春，並宣佈今年8月將在紐約召開第22屆全美懇親大會、改選美東，美西正副總長。

            紐英崙李氏公所透露，波士頓本地的李錦堂將角逐美東總長大位。

以宗親人數論，李氏公所和至孝篤親公所，黃氏宗親會，余風采堂可謂紐英崙姓氏團體中的四大家族。不過，李氏公所最特別，不但早年經麻省理工學院榮譽退休教授李燦輝的父親匡扶，籌款在泰勒街上買下一棟高四層樓的會址，裝修得古色古香，還設立了後來獨立出去的李氏聯邦信用會，為宗親提供融資便利。

曾於2011年擔任主席的李奇舜，今年難卻宗親熱情，再度出任主席，並和副主席李炳輝搭擋，為宗親服務。

 27日晚的迎接猴年新春，由李氏宗親李伯興指導的李氏青少年醒獅團採青獻吉，還疊高舞動，展示出真功夫。

包括李伍綺蓮，李廖認寬等李氏婦女部歷屆主任在內的歌唱班，也穿著一身桃紅喜氣，高唱拜年歌。

李氏公所也有自己的醒獅隊。（周菊子攝）

司儀李明慧，李源沛請出公所主席李奇舜，嘉賓駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪，李氏全美元老李可喬，由紐約來的美東總長李玉田等人一一致詞。

李氏公所主席李奇舜（左起）請波士頓經文處處長賴銘琪，僑教中心
主任郭大文上坐主家席。（周菊子攝）

            經文處長賴銘琪致詞時，先感謝李氏宗親支持經文處與台灣政府，再指出台灣大選結束，政黨只是又一度順利輪替，僑胞們不需疑慮，只要是支持中華民國的僑胞，都是他們服務的對象。

            會上，李氏公所還送出紅包給102歲的李奕堯夫人；同為100歲的李維倫夫人，李康來夫人，祝福她們健康長壽更長壽，也照例封利是給中華廣教學校，中華僑立學校，以及中華頤養院等非牟利教育，服務機構，感謝他們為華人社區服務。

            李氏公所出席春宴的宗親們，當晚再酒酣耳熱之際，還有不少人熱議起誰最有希望接棒下一任的美東，美西正副總長。目前已知有紐英崙李氏公所李錦堂與芝加哥李氏公所李本安爭美東總長大位；羅省李秀湛與砵崙李杰泉爭美西總長的大位。美西副總長這席位，競爭更激烈，當晚來到波士頓拜年的三藩市總公所顧問李伯源，就是三名參選者之一。

            今年從外地到賀的李氏宗親嘉賓，除前述諸人及多名總公所職員外，還有紐約李氏總分所主席國威家伉儼，以及楚賢家伉儷，來自羅省的全美顧問李秀湛伉儷，砵崙的全美顧問李杰泉等人。

麻州長，昆士市長為Dana Farber落髮 花崗岩電信捐 425萬元

            (Boston Orange 周菊子昆士市報導)麻州州長查理貝克（Charlie Baker）和昆士市長柯奇（Tom Koch）今（29）日二度落髮，和花崗岩電信公司（Granite Telecommunications）執行長羅勃海爾（Rob Hale）及該公司700多名員工一起，為達納法伯癌症研究所（Dana-Farber Cancer Institute）籌得425萬元。

            花崗岩電信公司今年是第三度舉辦“剃髮省錢（Saving By Shaving）”活動。麻州州長查理貝克和昆士市長柯奇，已連續第二年參加，和花崗岩電信公司的大約714名員工，一起為籌募研究癌症經費出力。

            花崗岩電信公司執行長羅勃海爾不但坐在麻州州長旁邊，剃了光頭，還每有一名員工剃頭，就捐5000元，今早在活動現場，交出一張425萬元的大支票給達納法伯癌症研究所。

            查理貝克在落髮後致詞時說，有人問他，那你明年還會再來剃頭？他回答，為什麼不？這是可再生資源，不是嗎，頭髮還會再長回來。

            今日一起落髮的，還有能源及麻州環境事務部長畢頓（Matt Beaton），WGBH電台主持人Jim Braude，在昆士市組成的美國凱爾特龐克樂隊Dropkick Murphys的主唱Ken Casey，WAAF電台主持人Greg Hill等人。

            花崗岩電信公司的這剃頭髮為達納法伯癌症研究所籌款的義舉，始於2014年，執行長羅勃海爾挑戰一名員工，如果他敢剃頭，就捐10,000元給達納法伯癌症研究所，沒想到二週後，有428名花崗岩電信員工剃了頭，或者剃光了鬍子，還把他們的鬚髮，捐給了提供假髮給患癌症兒童的“愛鎖（Locks for Love）”。

            羅勃海爾和他母親Judy Hale那一年共捐了220萬元給達納法伯研究所，2015年，他們為“達納法伯“籌得330萬元。

Saffron Circle now accepting Grant Applications

Saffron Circle now accepting Grant Applications!

Saffron Circle 2016 Grant Cycle
The funding foci of 2016 are Civic Engagement, Health, Workforce Development and Youth. Saffron Circle grants target collaborative models, organizations/projects that directly engage members of Asian communities to create change in their community, and new and emerging agencies.
 
Proposals are due on May 13, 2016, and grant recipients will be announced in late June 2016. Grants will generally range from $5,000 to $10,000.
 
A complete application includes the 2016 Application Form and an Application Budget which may be downloaded here in thisDropbox folder.
 
For 2015 Saffron Circle grantees that wish to reapply for funding, please also submit a short report via the Common Report Form which you can also find in the Dropbox folder.
 
The application and all attachments should be submitted by May 13, 2016 via email to: saffroncircle@gmail.com.
 

- 2016 Saffron Circle Grantmaking Committee

SECRETARY LEPORE APPOINTS MIKE HEFFERNAN AS MASSACHUSETTS DOR COMMISSIONER

SECRETARY LEPORE APPOINTS MIKE HEFFERNAN AS
MASSACHUSETTS DOR COMMISSIONER

BOSTON– Executive Office for Administration and Finance Secretary Kristen Lepore today announced the appointment of Mike Heffernan as Commissioner for the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR). Heffernan, an experienced financial services executive, will begin leading the agency responsible for the state’s tax, child support, and municipal finance laws on May 2, 2016. Kevin Brown, current General Counsel for DOR, will serve as acting Commissioner beginning on April 4, 2016.

“Mike’s financial services experience and commitment to public service makes him an ideal Commissioner for the Department of Revenue,” said Governor Baker. “I’ve asked Mike to serve on two important public boards already and look forward to his continued service and leadership in this essential role.”

“The Department of Revenue’s daily functions and timely projections are essential to the operation of state government,” said Kristen Lepore, Secretary of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. “Mike’s extensive finance experience and entrepreneurial background will be critical to leading an agency with crucial responsibilities to the Commonwealth and the customers who pay taxes here.”

“I am honored to be named Commissioner of the Department of Revenue and thank Secretary Lepore for this great opportunity,” said Mike Heffernan. “DOR serves a critical role in the Commonwealth by leading compliance with our tax, child support and municipal finance laws, and I look forward to working with the staff, taxpayer community and other key stakeholders to deliver the agency’s mission in a consumer-friendly manner.”

Mike Heffernan has more than 25 years of experience in financial services, capital markets and entrepreneurship. Heffernan spent nearly two decades in increasingly senior roles at Citigroup’s Markets & Banking division, where he oversaw Citi’s 7 U.S. Regional Distribution offices in institutional equities. He co-founded Mobiquity Inc. in 2011, a Massachusetts-based tech start up in the mobile-IT professional services space. Previously, he was a managing director at Salomon Brothers and spent the early part of his career with NatWest Markets and EF Hutton & Co. Heffernan was named to the MBTA Retirement Board and Pension Reserves Investment Management Board by Governor Baker in 2015.

About DOR: The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue is to achieve maximum compliance with the tax, child support and municipal finance laws of the Commonwealth. In meeting its mission, the Department is dedicated to enforcing these laws in a fair, impartial and consistent manner by providing professional and courteous service to all its customers.