Alex Neuman van der Hans Bio 2019 AmSoc I'm an IT Professional with over 30 years experience. I'm currently the Chief Technology Officer for the Municipality of the City of Panama. Before that I was an independent IT Consultant catering to small, medium and large businesses - including multinationals. My experience includes IT Security, Telecommunications, Contact Centers, and Email Deliverability solutions. Recent projects I've been involved with include revamping all the Servers, Storage and Networking subsystems in the Municipality of the City of Panama, as well as providing Infrastructure and Security Support for international events such as the World Youth Day (JMJ 2019) and the Iberoamerican Summit of 2015. I have an extensive online presence on Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @vidadigital, and you can follow me on Twitter @AlexNeuman. I'm a regular guest on The Breakfast Show with GerryD, where I provide tech info, news and tips on Thursdays at 7am on CoolFM 89.3 and coolfmpanama.com. Past shows are available at pbcpanama.com I've helped other NGOs such as PanAmcham, APEDE and Cámara de Comercio in the past. I've also contributed with articles for their publications as well as other well-known publications in Panama, such as Mundo Social, Pauta, and several local newspapers. I'm one of the hosts at Social Radio on Radio Panamá, a weekly show on Saturdays at 3pm where we discuss topics that have been popular or trending in Social Media during the previous week. I'd be glad to join your organization and participate in the board of directors in order to help with the groups goals.

Bio: Bradle Bingham

Ed Pacific View Apt 7ª Punta Pacifica Panama rep. de Panama Tel:+507-6674-6740 (Cel) +507-215-3116 (Home)[Type text] Page 1

I am Bradle Bingham, and I would like to be reelected to the Board of the American Society of Panama.

For the past year I have served as an Alternate and Director. I arrived in Panama at a very early age, and

presently am 75 years old and married to Luisa Zenaida Martínez de Bingham. I am a Panamanian,

fluent in both English and Spanish, attended elementary school in Colon, and then for high school went

to Colegio Abel Bravo in Colon where I obtained a Machinist diploma. I studied Industrial Engineering for

4.5 years at the Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua.

I worked from 1962-1972 at Transportes Nacionales, Colon Rep of Panama, first as a mechanic until

1967, and then I managed the company for the last 5 years. In 1972 I moved to Coordinated Caribbean

Transport/Crowley Caribbean Transport, where I remained until 2006. While at this company I was

transferred in 1982 to Venezuela as Operations Manager, holding various managerial positions. In 2004

I returned to Panama as Regional Manager for Crowley Logistics/Responsible for all logistics activities in

Latin America based in Panama. I retired from this company in 2006. From 2006-2008 I created and

established Uni International de Panama S.A. a company dedicated to Heavy Equipment Logistics

worldwide. In 2008-2015 I Created and established King Ocean International de Panama S.A. an agent

for King Ocean Services an Ocean Transportation Company dedicated to transporting, cargoes between

Central America; the Caribbean Islands and South Florida. In 2015-2018 I did consulting work in the

development of the new King Ocean terminal in Port Everglades. Presently, in 2018, I am managing King

Ocean in Panama.

I am a member of the Panam-Network Organization and also a member of the Board of Directors of The

American Society of Panama. I feel that I can continue to help the organization by contributing with

innovating ideas that will eventually contribute to its growth and recognition in our community. Please

vote for me.

Diana Delevante-Davies

ddelevante@delevanteassociados,com tel + (507) 321 3116/+ (507)215-3862

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

30 years of professional accounting background

27 years experience in international market

25 years of external auditing

17 years experience in financial analysis

15 years of internal auditing

Proficient in Excel, Word, Ners, Carms, Oracle, GPOE, QuickBooks, Peachtree,

Appgen, SAP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

De Levante y Asociados, S.A. Panama, Rep of Panama Managing Partner

Smartmatic International, Bridgetown, Barbados General Manager

Motorola Inc, Boynton Beach and Ft Lauderdale, Florida Financial Manager, Latam

Accts. Receivable, Intl Accountant, Credit & Collection Supervisor, Credit manager

Public Relations Manager for the Caribb, Colombia & Central America, Cost Accountant

Unitronics Corporation, Ft Lauderdale Office Manager

Tetra Pak, S.A. and Sidal Inc. Panama Finance Manager

Agency for International Development (AID) Accts Rec, bookkeepr Latam

EDUCATION:

Universidad de Panama Bachelor in Accounting, Certified Public Accountant

Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Bachelor in BA Concentration: Accounting, Cost,

Finance and Marketing

Canal Zone College, Associate degree in Accounting, and Business Administration

Requesting being active part of AMSOC:

For two years I have been involved in the accounting and tax compliance of AMSOC and

I am currently interested in being more active part of AMSOC. I want to participate in their

different activities which involved, helping others, participating actively in the community,

trying to make a difference in our society as good non- profit entity.

Advance thanks for your consideration.

With kind regards,

Diana Delevante-Davies

Dr. Wayne Samuels

I am a candidate for the board of directors and I will appreciate your support and your vote. I have previous experience with the board of directors, including two terms as president, also as vice president and treasurer, as well as serving as chairman of the membership, scholarship, and charity committees at different times.

I was Scoutmaster with BSA Troop 19 in Fort Amador for many years. I received an

Honorable Discharge from The United States Marine Corps.

If I am elected, I will work hard to encourage all members to become more physically

active in our society events.

Thank you for your vote and confidence..

FRANCIS WILSON 2019 Candidate for AmSoc Board of Directors I have lived in Panama for the past 7 years serving with my husband Vernon as a Volunteer Missionary with the US Episcopal Church. Prior to moving to Panama, we lived in Belize for 12 years where we oversaw the building of Holy Cross Anglican School in San Pedro. My responsibilities there included raising the funds necessary for construction (almost one million US dollars over a 6 year period); securing and coordinating hundreds of volunteer mission teams that actually built the school; and, interfacing with the Ministry of Education and the Diocese of Belize in developing the curriculum, planning the physical layout and recruiting staff. The school currently provides a preschool, kindergarten and primary education for almost 500 of Belize's most disadvantaged children. I continue to serve on the Holy Cross Foundation Board and am active in securing scholarship funding for graduates of Holy Cross who would otherwise be unable to afford high school. Over 200 young people are furthering their education due to assistance from this scholarship program. I am originally from Virginia where I grew up in the rural Appalachian town of Marion. I graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1971 with a BA in Government and lived much of my adult life in the Tidewater area where I was active in numerous community based volunteer organizations. My professional life focused on public relations and marketing and my last employment was with the Dallas based company, Consultants in Relocation, as their Director of Development. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Vernon, for 33 years, am the proud mother of 3 children, have 8 grandchildren and two adorable 'fur children'. Since moving to Panama I have been actively involved with the Cathedral of St. Luke where I served on the Vestry, work with outreach programs and teach Bible study classes. I volunteer with SpayPanama, participate with two Book Clubs, work with the Fundacion el Cano, am a member of the CanadaPlus Club, the Navy League and the Ancon Theater Guild. I also assist my husband with his numerous activities which include Vision of Hope, a training program for the visually impaired which focuses on self-sufficiency through the making and marketing of jewelry. When we moved to Panama I was most interested in becoming part of the community and continuing my modest efforts to help 'make the world a better place'. Fortunately, the American Society was one of the first groups we encountered. Since joining I have been nourished by the warm fellowship offered and inspired by the active role the Society plays in many social/educational/community arenas. I have been honored to serve on the Board of the American Society for the past two years and am hoping to continue dedicating my time and talents to the worthwhile activities of this incredible organization.

FRANCIS WILSON: Hoping to be re-elected🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

HERBERT HARMOND SR. AMSOC BOARD CANDIDATE 2019

I have been a member of the American Society of Panama for many years, and have previously served on the board; however, I feel it is time I became more active in the organization again, and serving on the Board of Directors is the best way to do so. Therefore, I ask you to vote for me.

I began my career as a Canal Zone Federal Police Officer in 1970 and stayed in that position until 1982, when the Canal Zone Police Division was disestablished due to the Torrijos/Carter treaties on March 31, 1982. That same year I was selected to serve in the Coordination Office directly related to treaty affairs. Due to political circumstances, the office name changed to the Liaison Office, and my title to Liaison Services Specialist. Due to a Reduction-In-Force from within, I became a Canal Security Guard and later a trainee in the Occupational Health Division. I regained the title as Liaison Services Specialist in 1987, and served in this capacity until my retirement in 1998.

In June 1999, I firmed my own security business and served as the CEO at Harmond & Asociados, S.A., until 2007, and due to reorganization, the business was renamed to H & A Security, S.A., until the present.

While on the board of directors of the Asociacion de Proprietario de Inmuebles de Panama (API) in July 2009, I was designated representative for the Consejo Nacional de la Empresa Privada (CoNEP), at the Juntas de Conciliacion y Decision, of the Ministerio de Trabajo y Desarrollo Laboral (MITRADEL). I still hold this 3-month designation until reappointment by CoNEP.

In addition to the above, I have served in various capacities in the following organizations: The American Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Panama; the Camara de Comercio e Industrias de Panama; and The Afro-Panamanian Chamber of Commerce (CAMCAP).

I would again like to serve on the Board of the American Society of Panama, and help the Society foster good relations between Panama and the United States, and assist in the Society`s charitable and scholarship programs.

Please vote for me.

Herb Harmond Sr.

JORGE J. ESTEMAC

Aptdo. 0823-00987

Panamá, Rep. de Panamá

Biographical Data:

Name: JORGE JOMO ESTEMAC

Place of birth : Ciudad de Panamá, Rep. de Panamá, Abril 9, 1938.

Current address: PH Eden Roc, Obarrio, Ciudad de Panamá.

Social status: Been married. Four adult children and eight grandchildren.

Academic background:

Elementary- Rep. de Haiti, Josefina Tapia, Panamá

Secondary: Instituto Nacional de Panamá- Bachiller en Humanidades

Post-secondary: College of the Virgin lands (CVI) -(degree) Associate: Police Science & Administration

Veteran: U.S. Army

Retired: US Virgin Islands Police -Rank of Lieutenant.

Membership: AARP, SAMAAP, The American Society of Panama, Association Edad 3-Betania

Affiliation: The Rio Abajo Methodist Church, Panama City, Panama

Activities in Panama:

Founder of Inversiones J.J. Estemac Y Asociados, S.A., a holding corporation with a socio-economical focus(www.ijjeyasa.biz). Other website:www.evangeliointegral.org. I have established a foundation, Fundación Jestemac which has the objectives: to assist those members of our community who are marginalized- our youth, the poor, the elderly, the handicapped, the indigenous and afrodescendants; promoting improved education and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Notes: Became a member of AMSOC years ago when I was first introduced to the association, however not residing on the isthmus my membership lapsed. Now that I have taken up residence in Panama again, I have reincorporated into AMSOC and I have been assisting the AMSOC in the assignments given me and I am willing to do my part as a member and serve in whatever capacity I can to contribute to the growth and strengthening of the association. It has been my history to actively participate in any community of which I am a member, making my contribution. If the membership elect me I will serve diligently in my capacity as a member of the Board. I have served on the AMSOC as an alternate, then elected to serve one year term. Presently I am filling in for a member of the Board that resigned since I was an alternate, which will be completed this year; I am willing to continue to serve on the Board, to collaborate in promoting the goals of AMSOC in a proactive manner.

J.J. Estemac

VERONICA WHARTON DE THORPE

I was born on the 30th of May in Colon, Republic of Panama.

I attended the INSTITUTO NACIONAL de Panama High School

which has been designated a HISTORIC PATRIMONY in the

country of Panama.

I obtained a MASTERS DEGREE IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION from

CITY COLLEGE in New York City. A second degree in SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATION from BANK STREET COLLEGE also located in

New York City.

My work career included TEACHING SCHOOL, SCHOOL

SUPERVISOR and ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL IN THE NYC School

System for over thirty (30) years.

While living in New York, I served as PARADE DIRECTOR of the

only Panamanian Parade in New York wherethe

independence of Panama from Colombia is celebrated.

This Parade demonstrates the patriotism and prides the

Panamanian people, being away from their homeland. It

is seen all over the world, promoting the Panamanian

Culture bringing Nations Together.

At this time I am working as the DIRECTOR of the Largest

“ETNIA NEGRA’S Parade in the City of Panama.

I AM the DIRECTOR at the Tutorial School at the METHODIST

CHURCH in Rio Abajo. 2019-2020

DIRECTOR OF THE CHILDREN PROGRAM FOR THE ASOCIACION

AFRODESCENDIENTES DE RIOABAJO PARQUE LEFEVRE

2019-2020

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OT TH CÍRCULO DE MUJERES

INTECTUALES DE PANAMA 2019-2020.

CONTINUE TO SERVE ON THE USHER BOARD, MISSION TEAM

AND AS A STORYTER IN THE METHODIST CHURCH IN RIO-

ABAJO.

I AM PART OF THE WORKING TABLE OF “METACENSO”

FOR THE UPCOMING CENSUS 2020. REQUIERED BY LAW.

ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF AMSOC 2018- 2019 BECAME

ASSISTANT TREASURE AND ALSO BECAME MEMBER OF

THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

I HAVE RECEIVED HONORS FROM:

MIDDLE SCHOOL 8Q. QUEENS, NYC.,

LA MISION PERMANENTE DE PANAMA ANTE LA

ORGANIZACION DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN. NYC

PHI DELTA KAPPA, BETA OMICRON CHAPTER INC.,

SORORITY IN NYC.

LA ALCALDIA DE COLON, REPUBLICA DE PANAMA.

CIRCULO DE MUJERES INTELECTUALES DE PANAMA

AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ABROAD.

MY GOALS ARE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIVES OF THE

NEEDY, PROVIDING ALL THE HELP I CAN GIVE.

I am married to BENJAMIN THORPE. We have a daughter,

TAMU ARNOUX and 4 GRANDS: ASIA. MING, MEDORI AND

CHANCE.

If I am elected to The Board of Directors of THE AMERICAN

SOCIETY OF PANAMA, I promise to SUPPORT ITS GOALS To the

best of my Ability ONCE MORE.

MAGISTER VERONICA WHARTON DE THORPE

MARCH 20, 2019 verothorpe@hotmail.com

277-2815 62927211

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Dear Members, AMSOC will be holding the upcoming elections for the Directors of the Board of The

American Society of Panama on 25 April 2019 at the Bristol Hotel at 6:30 P.M. Here is the list of

candidates and instructions for those members that cannot assist this important event. We encourage

you to participate in these elections.

List of the members running for the AMSOC Board Please choose FIVE (5) of those names listed below and follow the instructions. CANDIDATES FOR THE AMSOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS (listed in random order): 1. Alex Neuman van der Hans 2. Bradle Bingham 3. Jorge Estemac 4. Dr. Wayne Samuels 5. Francis Wilson 6. Veronica Wharton Thorpe 7. Herbert Harmond Sr. 8. Yazmin Quiros 9. Diana Delavante-Davies

You must cast your ballot for five persons listed above or the ballot will be invalid. You are choosing the

members of the 2019-2020 Board. You are not voting for the actual Officer's like president, vice-

president, etc. This is done at the Board meeting following the election. The new and returning

members of the board will choose the Officer's for the 2019-2020 board. BOARD MEMBERS WHO HAVE

COMPLETED THE FIRST YEAR OF A TWO YEAR TERM WILL REMAIN ON THE BOARD AND ARE NOT LISTED

ABOVE. The BIO'S OF CANDIDATES FOR 2019-2020 AMSOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS are attached to this

email and also located on our website www.amsoc.org. All ballots will be accepted provided they meet

the defined standards outlined by the Election Committee. Ballots will be verified to have 5 listed

candidates and cast by a current due paid member. The committee will verify each ballot, observe the

tally and certify the results.

The Committee Chair will present the results for the Board of Directors under three categories:

1. Directors (five) to serve a two-year term (those 5 receiving the highest vote counts).

2. Alternates to serve a one-year term.

AMERICAN SOCIETY VOTING PROCEDURES

To vote, a member must have paid this/her dues for the year 2019. There is only one vote per

membership; a family membership has one vote.

1. All are encouraged to attend the election event and cast their vote in person.

2. Voting Absentee Ballot: a. Write the names of six candidates on a letter-size paper. b. Fold and place

the ballot in a sealed envelope. c. Sign the envelope. d. Hand deliver the envelope to a member of the

Election Committee before noon April 25, 2019

3. Voting by Email:

a. Address your email to americansociety.election@gmail.com and place in the subject: VOTE

b. List in your email the names of six of the candidates listed.

c. Send the email by 10 am 25 April 2019.

Remember, only one vote per dues paid membership and you must vote for FIVE candidates

2018 Election Committee members:

Chairperson, Ed Prout Dr. Thomas Rowley

Hari Singh David Wilson

Karen Barnett Dr. Charles Garcia

Yazmín Quiroz Castañeda Bio 2019

I'm a professional publicist, focused in Social Media.

I'm currently a producer, sales person and Community Manager of Panama

Broadcasting Corp. mainly in a radio show called The Breakfast Show with Gerry

D, for more than 8 years. I´m also the Community Manager of The American

Society of Panama.

Before that I was the Community Manager at Fundación Soy Capaz, for 4 years.

I´ve had work in several positions, from Call Centers, Radio Stations, Au Pair in the

USA, to the Presidency of the Republic of Panama.

I´ve been a volunteer in a recycling fair, called Ferias Yo Reciclo, for more than 6

years, helping other foundations like Dona Vida, Fanlyc, Nuteje, Casa Hogar el

Buen Samaritano, Spay Panama, etc.

I presently serve on the Board of the American Society as the Chair of the

Membership Committee. I´ll be glad to join The American Society of Panama,

participate in the board of directors, in order to contribute with my ideas and

talent, in order to support them to achieve their goals and grow up as a human

being.