This document is the August 11, 2009 newsletter from the American Chamber of Commerce in Panama (AmCham). It provides information on upcoming AmCham committee meetings and events. It also recognizes two companies, Promociones Médicas and Coronado Golf & Beach Resort, that have been AmCham members for 15 years. Additionally, it introduces bilingual job candidates who have completed cultural exchange programs in the US and are seeking permanent positions. Finally, it provides member discounts information and includes a section on humor.

1. AMCHAM NEWS
Networking is our business
AUGUST 11, 2009
Information & Technology Committee AmCham Events and 15 Years with AmCham
Committee Meetings
Real Estate Committee,
7:30 AM, Tuesday, Au-
gust 18 at AmCham.
Environmental Commit-
tee, 12:00 noon, Tues-
day, August 18 at Am-
Cham.
Hydrocarbons Commit-
tee, 8:00AM, Friday,
August 21 at AmCham. Photo1: Gines Sánchez, President of Promociones Médicas.
Photo: Information & Technology Committee. Photo 2: César Tribaldos, Director of Coronado Golf & Beach Resort.
Chair: Glen Tjon. Mid Year Reception,
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Recently, AmCham pre- sented here by Gines
The Information & Tech- developments that could Tuesday, August 25 at sented plaques of appre- Sáncez , that joined us in
nology Committee was be of benefit to AmCham Ambassador Residence ciation to 2 companies October, 1994; and Coro-
reactivated last Friday, members. The commit- in La Cresta. Reservation that celebrated 15 years nado Golf & Beach Re-
July 31. tee also prepares reports required. of membership in our sort, represented by
In its first meeting the and surveys on the use of organization: Promo- César Tribaldos, that
member of the commit- technology to enhance Tourism Committee, ciones Médicas, repre- joined us in June 1994.
tee discussed “Enterprise business productivity, 12:00 noon, Wednesday,
2.0.” recommends speakers August 26 at AmCham.
The IT Committee objec- and organizes technology
tive is review and moni- seminars.
tor technology issues and AMCHAM
PERSONALITY
Billingual Employee Candidates:
AmCham member Mi returned to Panama. They
Oportunidad is a are bilingual and
subcontractor for a available for interviews at
U.S. State Department- no cost to AmCham
approved cultural members. Their résumés
program that sends young are available at
amcham@panamcham.com.
Crystal Cooper bids farewell
Panamanians to the US
for up to two years to All of the candidates are My internship at
work and study while looking for permanent, Amcham has been an
living with an American full-time daytime incredible experience. My
family. The following positions. Those currently time here will be
candidates have taking university courses Luis Alberto Laguerre is remembered fondly and I
successfully completed in Panama City are in the chair of Legislation & am thankful to each and
their USA work-study evening programs that Taxation Committee. every member who so
programs and have will not affect a day job. graciously welcomed me
Laguerre holds a B.A. in
and gave me input on the
Accounting from Universi-
Yahila Cárdenas Rodriguez: B.S. in Law and Political services of AmCham.
dad Santa María La Anti-
Science, Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua. Though I am returning to
gua, and an M.A. in Busi-
Melissa Pineda: Currently studying International complete my senior year,
ness Administration from
Business at Universidad de Panamá. at Appalachian State
Universidad Lationameri-
Gina Robletto, B.A. in Law and politics Science from University, Panama will
cana de Ciencias y Tec-
Universidad de Panamá. always hold a special
nología.
place in my heart. The
Antonio Hector Guelfi Sánchez: Second Trimester of He is currently Tax Partner experiences had and the
Procedural Law (Master’s), Universidad at KPMG Panamá, where people met will continue
Interamericana; B.S. in Law and Political Science, he has worked since 1987, to shape the person I will
ULACIT. starting as an Auditor. He become.
Suuny Cereno Beitia: B.A. in Business Administration also has worked as Office
(Banking and Finance) from the Universidad de clerk at Primer Banco de
Panama. Ahorros, and was President HUMOR TIME
Karla Him Petroccelli: B.S. in Tourism (Hotels), of the Colegio de Conta- Counting some sheep Finding accountants
Univerisdad Latina de Panamá; working on a Degree dores Públicos Autorizados An accountant is having a A businessman tells his
in Public Relations at the University of Panamá. from 2002 to 2004. hard time sleeping and so friend that his company is
he decides to go to see his looking for a new
Please make checks out to Member Discount
doctor. "Doctor, I just accountant.
“American Chamber of Commerce.” Program
can't get to sleep at His friend asks, "Didn't
night," complains the your company hire a new
Most banks, including “PANAMCHAM,” There have been several man. accountant a few weeks
ours, are now rejecting “AmCham,” or new additions and a few "Have you tried counting ago?"
acronyms on checks. “AmCham Panama.” updates (with increased sheep?" inquired the The businessman replies,
Consequently, they are Please let you accoun- discounts) to the Members doctor. "That's the accountant
not accepting checks ting office make checks Discount Program. The accountant replied, we're looking for."
made out to out to: Check out the new offers "That's the problem, Doc.
at www.panamcham.com/ I make a mistake and then
spend three hours trying
“American Chamber of Commerce.” members/discount.asp
to find it!"
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