19 July 2026
25 JULY 2026, 7 DE HART COURT,
EAST BRUNSWICK NEW JERSEY
2026 Myanmar American Science & Technology
Alumni Association
Annual Meeting
MASTAA ANNUAL MEETING 2026
Welcome to the MASTAA Annual Meeting 2026. We are pleased to invite our members and supporters to come together to review the past year's achievements, discuss future priorities, and participate in important organizational decisions. Your engagement and support are vital to our continued success, and we look forward to connecting with you at this year's meeting.
Meeting Details
Participation Options
1. On-site
2. Chapter-based group participation (Virtual)
3. Individual participation (Virtual)
Virtual Paricipation
Alumni who are unable to attend in person are warmly invited to join the Annual Meeting online.
Date
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (New York Time)
Platform
Zoom
Meeting LInk
Meeting ID
864 6111 7251
Passcode
052724
Meeting Agenda
Saturday, July 25, 2026 (New York Time)
10:00 – 10:10 AM
Registration / Naming / Contribution
On-Site Participants
10:10 – 12:30 PM
Lunch and refreshments served along with karaoke music
On-Site Participants
12:30 – 01:00 PM
Preparation for online Zoom session for virtual participants
On-Site Participants
01:00 – 01:10 PM
Self-registration in Zoom
Virtual Participants
01:10 – 01:30 PM
Participant Self-introductions
All Participants (Facilitated by MC)
01:30 – 01:40 PM
Welcome Speech & Progress Report
Dr Maung Maung Htay, Chairman
01:40 – 01:50 PM
President’s Greeting
Frederick Thetgyi, President
01:50 – 02:00 PM
Financial Report
U Tint Kyu and Dr Kyaw Sann Oo, Treasurers
02:00 – 02:10 PM
Board of Directors Election (2026-2028)
Election Committee
02:10 – 02:20 PM
Opening Speech
Dr Aung Gyi, Honorary Advisory Committee Member
02:20 – 02:30 PM
Opening Speech
U Aung Khin, Honorary Advisory Committee Member
02:30 – 02:40 PM
Opening Speech
Dr San Hla Aung, Honorary Advisory Committee Member
02:40 – 02:50 PM
Opening Speech
U Soe Paing, Honorary Advisory Committee Member
02:50 – 02:55 PM
Opening Speech
Dr Tun Aung Gyaw, Honorary Advisory Committee Member
02:55 – 03:00 PM
Opening Speech
U Charles Hla Myint, Former RIT Faculty & AI Tutorial Alumnus
03:00 – 03:05 PM
Opening Speech
U Htun Aung Kyaw, Honorary Advisory Committee Member
03:05 – 03:10 PM
Advisory Speech
U Ivan Lee, Former Chairman
03:10 – 03:15 PM
Advisory Speech
U Soe Myint, Former President
03:15 – 03:20 PM
Advisory Speech
U Maung Maung, BOD
03:20 – 03:25 PM
Advisory Speech
U Peter Lee, Former BOD
03:25 – 03:30 PM
Advisory Speech
U Phone Myint, Former Faculty Member, RIT
03:30 – 03:40 PM
Young Voices: Ideas & Perspectives for MASTAA’s Future
Dr Thu Ya Kyaw, BOD
03:40 – 03:50 PM
Paying Homage to Teachers
All Participants (Facilitated by U Soe Myint)
03:50 – 04:00 PM
Photo Opportunity for all Participants
All Participants (Facilitated by MC & U Sein Myint)
04:00 – 04:30 PM
Celebrating JULY BORN BIRTHDAY PARTY with karaoke music
On-Site Participants
04:30 – 05:00 PM
Clean Up
On-Site Participants
Note: U Khin Zaw, former vice president, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.
2026-2028 Board of Director Nominations
We invite nominations for new Board of Directors (BOD) candidates to join MASTAA’s leadership. As we prepare for the upcoming term, we are seeking qualified and committed individuals to fill these vacant positions.
Summary
- Board vacancies available for the 2026–2028 term.
- Up to 15 new members may be elected to the Board of Directors.
- Eligible MASTAA members and STEM alumni worldwide are encouraged to apply.
- Nomination deadline: July 12, 2026.
Eligibility requirements
- Be at least 21 years old and eligible for MASTAA membership.
- Demonstrate integrity, good standing, and respect within the community.
- Possess relevant experience and a commitment to serving MASTAA.
- Be free from conflicts of interest, Election Committee service, and criminal records.
Nomination process
- Review the candidate qualifications and nomination requirements.
- Nominate yourself and/or another eligible alumni in good standing.
- Obtain the nominee’s consent and signature when nominating another member.
- Submit the completed nomination form to be reviewed by the Election Committee.