V.P. - Jerry Ng
Treasurer - Ann Wong
Secretary - Elena Kaneta
Cultural Chair - Peter Chang
Social Chair - Jenny Wong Slaughter
Membership Chair - Jennie Lee
Public Relations - Gary Mah
Fundraising - Bobby Lee
5 new Board of Directors Gary Mah, Dr. Betty Yeh, Dr. Tommy Sun, Dr. James Chau, and Virginia Wong
Nominations for the 2005 elections will be accepted Nov. 21.
After taking the Summer off. Thanks to Tony & Lisa Ng and Park & Fan Wong for preparing the Sept. Luncheon and to Wayne Leung for leading the team preparing the Oct. Luncheon! Kudos to our volunteers who always provide a delicious senior citizen lunch. A special hand to John Wong, Alan Cheung, Ann Wong and Patsy Wong for professional dish washing and food service. The fellowship that results from these gatherings is priceless.
By George Wong
On October 7, 2004 the storage shed near the back of the Chinese Community Center was destroyed by a fire. Officers of the CCA were notified by the Fire Department at 6 a.m. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The wooden shed was completely destroyed, as well as it’s contents. All of the round banquet tables, and the majority of the long tables were in the shed. A freezer, ceiling tiles and a number of chairs were also consumed during the blaze.
The Community Center itself suffered minimal damage. The back door needed to be replaced. Thanks to Scott Dillingham and Sonny Barbo for securing the Center and replacing the door.
Unfortunately, we lost all three Lion Heads, the cymbals, the gong and the Drum. We are trying to order a new Lion & Drum for Chinese New Year. The oldest Lion Head had been used by our Lion Dancers for over 20 years!
Hopefully our insurance coverage will minimize our financial exposure as we repair the damage to the building.
The CCA Executive Committee has committed to spending the money needed to repaint and re-calk the building exterior. A tree service has also been asked to clear and level the adjacent lot. The order for new round tables and folding chairs has been placed. Hopefully all repairs and replacements will be completed before the Thanksgiving Celebration.
By So Ng
The 23rd Annual CCA Thanksgiving Celebration will be held the Sunday before Thanksgiving on Nov. 21. A traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served at 1 p.m. The doors of the Center will be open at 12:30.
Come join your friends and family and celebrate the bounty of this year. There will be good food, fellowship and the scholarship raffle!
To be able to reserve your seat, your dues must be current. There is a nominal donation for all CCA members. Please send in your RSVP with the appropriate check amount.
By John Wong
The 2nd Annual CCA golf tournament was held at Honey Bee Golf Course on June 12, 04. We were able to raise $9,375. After expenses we netted $5,339. The American Cancer Association & Ms. Xu Foundation will each receive a $500 gift. Ms. Xu is a student with renal disease at O.D.U. The bulk of the funds will help support CCA activities.
Thanks to the Golf committee : Will Din, Tommy Sun, John Wong and Jerry Ng. Thanks to Ann Wong & Gloria Chau for registration and monitoring the Gold Rolex Watch hole in one contest. Also a big thank you to Mamie Din & Bonnie Chan. This year we had a Million Dollar hole. One golfer was given the opportunity to shoot for a hole in one for the million, unfortunately Pam Cummings missed! The winning team was sponsored by Mulkey & Company with a 15 under score.
Thanks to our Gold Eagle Sponsors: Jonathan Wong DDS, Tommy Sun MD, Mahi Mah’s, Prosoft, James Y. Chau DDS, M.S., Jerry Ng, AAMS, Chris, Wah, and John Lee, Roy Orthodontics, William E Wood, Mulkey & Company, P.C., Boardwok Rest., Computer & Hi-tech Management, Inc.
Eagle Sponsors: Beach Ford, & The First Tee.
Birdie Sponsors: Michael Chan, HoHo Rest., Clancy Holland, Imperial Palace, George Duval-Marshall Insurance.
Par Sponsors: Edwin Watts,Mark Slaughter, International Golf, George Wong MD.
By Virginia Wong
Great News! Tanner Wong has a new baby brother! Kevin and Pam Wong, the proud parents arrived at the hospital at 7:30 a.m. and the newest addition to their family arrived at 10:30 a.m. His name is Kanoa Bennette. He weighed 7lbs. 12 oz. and was 20 inches long. The proud grandmother is Virginia Wong. The proud great grandmother is Frances Moy.
By James Chau
The Chinese Community Center is in the process of setting up a library for use by members. A subscription to World Journal a Chinese newspaper is being planned. All members are requested to donate books, videos, DVDs, music CDs and magazines related to Chinese culture, literature, history or entertainment. These could be in Chinese or English. These items will be able to be checked out.
Please drop off your donations at the Center office on Sundays during church hours. We would have special interest in book and CD shelves and cabinets. Contact James Chau at 675– 8064 if there are any questions.
