Library Update, Gala Announcement
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Aquin Development Foundation (ADF), I would like to inform you that the owners of the land that was promised for the erection of the Public Library have rescinded their offer, 4 years after the original offer was made to ADF.
During the last 4 years, ADF has invested countless number of volunteer hours working on the library: designing plans, developing a program, financing a topographical survey, clearing the site, etc...We even had an architectural model! All these steps were taken because ADF understood that one last document was transiting to Haiti for final recording and complete title transfer to the organization.
ADF has recognized this as a big setback, but remains firmly committed to the construction of a public library for Aquin. At our last meeting, the Executive Committee together with the Board of Directors voted affirmatively and unanimously to acquire a new site.
While the library is important project, ADF will continue to support other projects in education. ADF is more than ever resolved to continue its mission to contribute to a better future for Aquin. Our yearly fund raising gathering is important in supporting that mission.
ADF would like to invite you and your family to its annual gala and dinner which will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 9:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Adria Hotel located at 220-33 Northern Boulevard, Bayside, New York 11361.
We hope for your timely arrival to this gathering of Aquinois and friends of Aquin.
Sincerely,
Jean Francois Pericles
President
Dear friends,
Haiti was terribly devastated by a major earthquake on January 12, 2010. Fortunately the city of Aquin was not severely affected. However in Port-au-Prince and in other parts of the country, we lost several Aquinois and friends of Aquin during this catastrophe. Aquin Development Foundation, Inc is saddened by the loss and devastation caused by this disaster and wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to those who have lost family and friends.
The Executive Committee
Welcome to the Aquin Development Foundation Web Site!
Aquin Development Foundation Inc. is a non partisan, non sectarian, not for profit and tax exempt organization under IRC 501(c)(3), dedicated to the wellbeing of the city and residents of Aquin, Haiti.
ADF came about after a series of informal meetings and discussions on Aquin's future in 2003 and 2004 by a group of Aquinois in New York. These meetings brought about the understanding that in order to provide support to Aquin, it was imperative that a well structured organization be created to fulfill this mission. ADF is registered with the State of New York since June 2004.
