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To provide networking, educational and career development advice, share knowledge and expertise, and to promote communication among the members, other Asian and American Professional organizations while promoting Burmese heritage and culture 

The Burmese American Professionals Society (BAPS) is a San Francisco Bay Area based organization composed of scientists, engineers, professors, technicians, accountants, business owners, various professionals and college students who have roots in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. The BAPS organizes events and activities to foster professional and social cooperation among the members.

The BAPS logo is composed of a silhoutte of a lion surrounded by two blue squares. The blue color and the squates symbolizes unity , stability and integrity. The lion or "Chintay" as known in Burmese is a mythical creature known for it's staunch loyalty and steadfast courage. The statues of "Chintay" are found outside the gates of almost every pagoda in Burma.

The History of BAPS

 About a decade ago, two Burmese associations in the Bay Area decided to join forces to form BAPS. The "seniors" from BEA (mostly ex RIT alum) would share their experiences with the "younger and energetic" members of BASTS (Burmese American Science Technology Society) to build a truly professional society that will not only leverage the cultural heritage but also expand the horizons to arenas beyond engineering, science, and technology.

Saya U Htin Paw, Saya U San Tun, Saya K C Chiu served as Presidents of BEA, ably assisted by Ma Lily Win, Secretary [General and
evangelist]. BASTS team included Edison, Lu Lu, Roger, Betty, Eugene, Maymar, Daniel, Jonathan, Henry, Mike, etc. In theory, there
should be a generation gap. For example, James Shu, beloved father of Eugene and Jonathan, was a classmate of "Uncle" Benny back at RIT. But in practice, the integration of the ECs and members of the two associations was seamless.

Saya Nyo Win was elected President for the first term, and re-elected for the second term. The torch was ably handed over to Ko
Benny [3rd and 4th terms], Ko Maurice [5th and 6th terms], Roger [7th and 8th term], and Daniel [9th and 10th terms].

 

 

 
 
 
 
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