Program Framework
項目發展框架
Purpose of Program Development
項目發展宗旨
The Chinese American Association of Commerce Foundation develops programs in furtherance of its charitable and educational mission.
美國華商總會基金會之項目發展，旨在落實其慈善及教育宗旨。
All programs shall be initiated, reviewed, and approved in accordance with the Foundation’s governance procedures and applicable nonprofit regulations.
所有項目均須依本基金會之治理程序及相關非牟利法律規範審議與批准。
Guiding Principles
指導原則
Future programs of the Foundation may be guided by the following principles:
本基金會未來項目之規劃，可依循以下原則：
• Alignment with the Foundation’s charitable and educational purposes
• 符合本基金會之慈善及教育宗旨
• Public benefit and community relevance
• 具公共利益及社區關聯性
• Legal compliance and financial responsibility
• 合法合規及財務審慎原則
• Long-term sustainability and institutional continuity
• 長遠可持續發展及制度延續性
Areas of Potential Focus
可能發展範疇
Subject to Board approval, the Foundation may consider initiatives in areas such as:
在董事會審議通過前提下，本基金會可考慮於以下範疇發展項目：
• Educational enrichment and youth development
• 教育提升及青年發展
• Cultural exchange and heritage initiatives
• 文化交流及傳承活動
• Civic awareness and responsible community engagement
• 公民意識及負責任社區參與
• Charitable assistance consistent with applicable law
• 在符合法律規範前提下之公益援助
Program Approval Process
項目審議程序
All proposed programs shall be subject to review by the Board of Directors.
所有擬議項目均須提交董事會審議。
The Board retains authority to determine scope, funding structure, implementation methods, and evaluation standards.
董事會保留決定項目範圍、資金安排、執行方式及評估標準之權限。
No program shall be implemented without proper authorization.
未經正式授權之項目不得實施。
Responsible Growth
穩健發展
The Foundation recognizes that responsible program development requires careful planning, financial prudence, and institutional readiness.
本基金會明白，項目之穩健發展需經周詳規劃、財務審慎及制度成熟為前提。
Program expansion will be pursued in a manner consistent with the Foundation’s capacity and long-term stability.
所有項目之拓展，均以本基金會實際能力及長期穩定為考量。
Current Program Activity
現行項目活動
The Foundation’s current primary program activities include the organization and coordination of the annual National Day Flag Raising Ceremony, held in San Francisco’s Chinatown district. This community event furthers the Foundation’s charitable mission by promoting civic awareness, cultural heritage, and community cohesion among Chinese American residents and the broader San Francisco community.
本基金會目前之主要項目活動為籌辦及統籌每年一度之國慶升旗典禮，於三藩市唐人街舉行。該社區活動通過促進公民意識、文化傳承及社區凝聚，推動本基金會之慈善使命，服務本地華裔居民及三藩市更廣泛社區。
In addition to this flagship event, the Foundation has recently expanded its scope to support the younger generation through two key annual initiatives:
除了這項旗艦活動外，本基金會近年亦擴大了服務範疇，透過兩項核心年度項目來支持新生代：
Annual Youth Talented Art Exhibition: An annual painting and calligraphy competition designed to discover and nurture artistic talent among Bay Area youth, promoting the preservation of cultural heritage through public exhibitions.
年度青少年兒童書畫比賽： 一項年度書畫比賽，旨在發掘與培養灣區青少年的藝術才華，並透過公共展覽推動文化傳承。
Youth Talented Day: An annual outdoor community festival held in Chinatown, providing a diverse public stage for youth to showcase their talents in painting, calligraphy, music, dance, and performing arts.
青少年才藝日： 於華埠舉行的年度戶外社區盛會，為青少年提供一個展示繪畫、書法、音樂、舞蹈及表演藝術等多元才藝的公開舞台。
These events are conducted in compliance with applicable permit requirements and public assembly regulations. All program-related expenditures are subject to Board authorization and financial oversight.
上述活動均依相關許可証要求及公共集會法規進行。所有與項目相關之支出均須獲董事會授權並受財務監督。