The CCA sponsored its 24th Annual CCA Lion Dance this year. In the Year of the Horse, $4,086 was given in lucky money! This brings the 24 year total to $100,299.99!
A special thanks to Ling Nam Restaurant and Benny Wong for feeding our Lion Dancers a great lunch all these years!
Our special thanks to the following Lion Dancers: John Wong, Ann Wong, Wayne Leung, Frank Quinto, Aldrich Chu, Selena Chu, Kelly Dillingham, Howard Din, Patrick Din, Josh Li, Karl Li, Ben Lin, Ricky Maldonado, Bryan Lin, Kyle Tow, Allen Wong, Allison Wong, Bryant Wong, Eric Wong, Katelyn Wong, Keith Wong, Melissa Wong, Michael Wong, Oscar Wong, Steven Wong, and Wai Wong.
Congratulations to our senior Lion Dancers Wai Wong, Keith Wong and Aldrich Chu. These three young men were all awarded $100 Lion Dance Scholarships. To qualify for a scholarship these young men must have performed the Lion Dance for three years and plan a college career.
R. Wai K. Wong is the son of proud parents George & Luanne He attends the Norfolk Academy. He is planning to pursue a career in medicine. He has applied to Princeton, Duke, Johns Hopkins, Harvard, William & Mary and UVA. Wai enjoys playing the piano and tenor saxophone.
Kevin Chen is the son of proud parents Gordon & Waiwen Chen. He attends Western Branch High and has been accepted at Carnegie Mellon to study computer engineering. Kevin enjoys playing classical piano.
Certificates of recognition for Academic Excellence were awarded to:
Keith Wong is the son of proud parents Kai & Kathleen. He attends Kempsville High where he is an honor student. Keith plays the saxophone in the school band.
Curtis Wong Din is the son of proud parents William & Mamie Wong Din. He is an honor student at Kempsville High. Curtis plays the clarinet in the marching band.
The CCA hosted its 26th Annual New Years Celebration on Feb. 24, 02. The celebration was s great success with a wonderful meal cooked by Wayne Leung, Kevin Wong, and Eddie Lee for over 250 celebrants.
We would like to also thank May Lee, and all the volunteers: Lillian Barbo, Scott Dillingham, Betty Kue, Jennie Lee, Ben Lin, George Lin, Vicky Lin, Connie Mark, Frances Moy, Jimmy Moy, So Ng, Bing Sie, Mrs. Sin Fong Wong #4, Ann Wong, John Wong, Patsy Wong and, Mrs. Sun T. Wong.
The entertainment included a lively Lion Dance, karaoke and the ever popular scholarship raffle.
Due to the generosity of Wing Tai Trading, Nancy & Ying, and Gary Mah, Linda & Tor Ark, Don Ark, Kevin Wong, MaryAnn Moy, Ann Wong, Diana Shen and Southern Packing. Over $700 was sold in raffle tickets.
Our thanks go to Julie Zhu and Ed Li for providing a musical interlude with karaoke.
The Lion Dance brought great luck to many patrons who offered a hongbao to a hungry Lion. Over $190 was collected.
The CCA has been successful in obtaining the conditional use permit for our expansion. The architectural plans are complete & bids from several contactors are being solicited.
During the past few newsletters, there has been a strong focus on fundraising.
Our greatest asset is our volunteers. We need all your energy and imagination. Please step forward to lead the CCA.
The expansion of the Center will triple our banquet facilities, include a recreational area (basketball, volleyball), and allow a second floor of 2500 square feet for class rooms, conference rooms, and a library.
You can see the potential benefits this expansion has for our entire community. Your response will determine how soon this dream of a larger, more flexible center becomes a reality.
The CCA is committed and will continue in its efforts to gain your support and trust in this expansion project.
Be a part of the vision to expand our Chinese Community Center! All donations are tax deductible. On-site recognition will be available. The CCA is now a 501 C-3 organization! There will be many special naming opportunities.
“Upon proof of age”, the CCA will grant Life Time Memberships to community members who are 80 years or older and have paid their dues for three previous years. Please notify the CCA so you can be recognized. The following individuals are Life Time Members:
Mr. & Mrs. Silas ChangMui Fong Lam
Mrs. Francis Moy
Mr. Stanley Moy
Mrs. Fong Lit Ng
Mrs. Sing Wong
Mr. & Mrs. Gim Y. Wong
Mrs. Sing Fong Wong
Mr. Park Fong Wong
Mr. Yau Kuey Wong
Mr. Ying Mah
Mr. Irving Chang
The Family Bible Church would like to invite you to worship service on Sundays from 10:30 A.M. to Noon at the Chinese Community Center.
Sunday Service is usually followed by great fellowship opportunities for the church youth, men and women. This is an opportunity to join in warm fellowship and for encouragement during sometimes trying times.
The Family Bible Church will be having a pot luck dinner and bible study on a monthly basis. Please call Vicky Lin at 479-3758 or Ann Wong at 495-2329 for more details.
The Family Bible Church is planning a Baptism Service on March 24, 2002 at Ist. Baptist in Norfolk. There is also an Easter Retreat planned from March 29-30 in Sandbridge.
