挽華校友會首屆視訊會議 — First WHAA Zoom Meeting

This was the first time WHAA held a meeting on Zoom.com. Meeting hosted by Nora Kay, 2:00–4:45 p.m.

• On February 19, 2020, WHAA donated $12,120 to the Red Cross Society of China through the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco to help fight the spread of coronavirus in Wuhan. In return, the Chinese Consulate gave WHAA 2,000 masks, 1,000 gloves, and 6 forehead infrared thermometers on May 22, 2020. The meeting voted on distribution (7 Yes, 5 No, 7 Abstained on gloves). Each donor received 50 masks and 25 gloves. VIPs (Felix Chin, Saya Johnny Hsiung, Henry Te, Shan Khin, Kim Yin Chew, Peter Young) received 50 masks and 25 gloves each. One thermometer each went to Teacher 定光雪老師, Ko Kyaw Myint (David Pang), Pin Tse Liu, Nora Kay, Thomas Young, and Raymond Kong (Australia).
• WHAA donated $500 to orphans under the care of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition (SJA) — the same organization that managed St. Emilie's Convent until it was nationalized. Nora Kay, Shan Khin, Seraphim, and Henry Lim collectively donated an additional $900 to SJA for food supplies for refugees and jobless families.
• Most attendees agreed WHAA should hold more Zoom chit-chat sessions in the future.

挽華校友會第八屆理監事會第四次會員代表大會 — WHAA General Meeting

Sunday, January 5, 2020, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Chairperson: Nora Kay. Photographer: Kenneth Kay. Secretary: Arthur Wong.

Social time (11:00 a.m.):

• President Nora relayed news of William Wong's passing to the attendees. William Wong (黃炎霖), who was the husband of our fellow alumna Augustina Cho Wong, passed away on December 1, 2019. Augustina Cho Wong is Dr. Kyaw Win's sister.
• Attendees enjoyed Shwe Ta Min which Diana and Nora kindly made and brought in.
• Nora distributed her agenda flyers to the attendees.
• Attendees paid $30 per person ($30 x 26 attendees) to cover the lunch expenses totaling $755.87.
• WHAA welcomed Alumnus Bosco Song. Bosco and Agnes Song are the children of St. Emilies' late teacher Mr. Song.

Meeting results:

• WHAA's 15th anniversary celebration dinner party is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2020. It will be held at Grand Palace Restaurant (富源海鲜餐廳) in South San Francisco.
• Nora will get a menu for the dinner party.
• Dual Lion Dance for the event — Arthur will consult with local friendly organizations.
• The WHAA association song "愛的挽華" will be sung at the Dinner party by the alumni choir (大合唱). We need practice for the song and Saya Johnny is willing to help. Diana will help us find a suitable place for intensive singing practice.
• The following prizes totaling $385 will be given away to raffle winners: 1st prize — $100, 2nd prize — $75, 3rd prize — $50, and 8 lucky prizes of $20 each.
• Party emcees: English MC — Patrick Ho, Chinese MCs — Henry Lim and James Huang.
• To invite Felix Chin, Stan Liou, and Steven Kong to speak to the audience at the dinner party. (Each speech will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes.)
• Nora will be the dinner party program scheduler, and Agnes will be the program performance expediter.
• Diana suggested that we come up with one or two short plays of the Traditional Chinese Opera (黃梅調古裝戲劇), similar to the previous ones.
• We welcome volunteers to show their talents at the party, such as singing, instrumental music, short plays, dancing, etc. Please register your performing items with Nora for scheduling.
• The dinner party will begin at 5:30, and all volunteers are requested to arrive early on that day.
• WHAA annual excursion outing — If anyone is interested in organizing this, please let Nora know.
• WHAA will probably donate $300 to the orphanage run by the Wan Hua church. Prior to disbursement of the funds, we will seek assurances from the donee that such funds will be fully spent on the orphans it serves and that no amount whatsoever will go to pay for its administrative expenses.
• In response to some attendees' comments on lunch expenses at meetings, beginning next meeting, per the president, WHAA will collect a minimum of $15 and a maximum of $20 from each attendee and the Association will pay the rest. The purpose of this decision is to encourage Wan Hua alumni to attend the association's meetings.
• Wan Hua teacher K.S. Ding was requested through her daughter Agnes Song to write about herself and the Wan Hua girls' school.
• A group photo was taken right after the meeting. The meeting successfully ended at 1:45 p.m.
• The next WHAA meeting is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2020.

挽華校友會第八屆理監事會第三次會員代表大會 — WHAA General Meeting

Saturday, September 14, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Chairperson: Nora Kay. Secretary: Arthur Wong.

Agenda: Summarizing the recent Wan Hua summer picnic; discussing an appropriate way to honor a Wan Hua alumnus or alumna upon his or her death; next year's Wan Hua outing; and celebration of the 15th Anniversary of Wan Hua Alumni Association in 2020.

Social time (11:00 a.m.): Nora distributed copies of the agenda and 2020 Vancouver cruise to the attendees. The lunch bill amounted to $382.79. A total of $270 ($18 per person x 15 attendees) was collected from the attendees, resulting in a shortage of $112.79. Out of his kindness, Dr. Kok Liang Cho (Ko Kyaw Win) paid extra $112.79 of his own money to absorb the difference. Nora shared her homegrown fruits with the attendees. Lunch started at 11:25 a.m., followed by the meeting at 12:30 p.m.

Meeting results:

• The attendees voted on two propositions. Proposition A: WHAA shall evaluate on a case-by-case basis a deceased alumnus' or alumna's contribution to the association for the purpose of giving in his/her honor an appropriate monetary gift or plaque to his/her surviving spouse or family. Proposition B: WHAA shall establish certain criteria for evaluating such a contribution. After a debate, the attendees voted in favor of Proposition A. Vote count: 9 votes for Proposition A, 4 votes for Proposition B, and 2 Abstain votes.
• The following alumni made donations to WHAA during this meeting: Dr. Kok Liang Cho (Ko Kyaw Win) … $112.79 (as stated above); Lilly Wong … $100.
• Picnic review: Thanks to all the helpers, volunteers, supporters, and generous donors, friends and guests for making the recent Wan Hua picnic a success. Saya Johnny Hsiung shared his knowledge of Burmese phonetics. Johnny Hsiung (aka Ko Kyi Thar) is a well-known musician from the former BBS Radio in Rangoon in the 1960s. He is our alumna Helena's husband and our alumni Stan and Dr. Herbert Liou's brother-in-law.
• Picnic food donors: Thomas Young (Nan Gyi Toke), Oliver Young (bottled waters), Agnes Song (salads), Nora Kay (Mont-Kywe-The and rice noodles), Patrick and Helen Ho (corn casserole), Cynthia Lim (Shwe Kyi Mont), Lilly Wong (samosa), Sandar Woon (watermelons), Paschalina Young (mochi rice cakes), Lulu Liou (cassava pudding cake).
• Donors who made cash gifts to WHAA during the picnic: Ko Kyaw Myint and Sandar Woon $100; Patrick and Helen Ho $100; Kyaw Kyaw and Mary Lim $50; Victor and Stella Lee $100; Lit Taik and Rosemary Tan $300 ($200 for Burma Mon State flood rescue fund); Dr. Kim Yin Chew and Kyin Kyin Chew $200; Teacher Ding (定光雪老師) $100; Mr. and Mrs. David Wong $50; Ann Chu $40; Wilson and Becky $40; Ken and Nora Kay $300 ($200 for Burma Mon State flood rescue fund); Dr. Kok Liang Cho (Ko Kyaw Win) $100; Richard and Shirley Tham $50; Oliver and Paschalina Young $50.
• The 15th anniversary celebration dinner party will be held on September 12, 2020 at Grand Palace Restaurant in South San Francisco, California.
• The cruise to Vancouver is scheduled from May 5, 2020 to May 9, 2020. Please make your reservations early or contact Nora Kay for details.
• The next meeting will be held on January 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Ming's Diner, 2129 Taraval St, Sunset District, San Francisco, CA 94116.
• The September 14, 2019 meeting successfully ended at 2:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting — Publication Committee Formed

Saturday, January 26, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Chairperson: Nora Kay. Photographer: Kenneth Kay. Secretary: Arthur Wong.

Social time (11:00 a.m.): Jean Chow, the treasurer, collected lunch money — $15 per person — from the attendees. Nora Kay distributed copies of a meeting agenda. Jean/Joe Chow distributed copies of the association's detailed financial report. Lunch began at 11:30 a.m.

Discussion (12:45 p.m.), led by Nora Kay: (1) Summer picnic, (2) Tour packages, (3) Formation of a publication committee.

• It was decided that the picnic will be held in Palo Alto either on Sunday, August 18 or Sunday, August 25. Lily Wong will book a picnic site for WHAA.
• Most attendees prefer a short cruise scheduled for late June or early July. Some are interested in a 3-day 2-night bus tour to Oregon at the end of June. Nora will provide details of the tours.
• A publication committee was formed, consisting of: 會長 President: Nora Kay; 主編 Chief Editor: Henry Lim; 財務長 Treasurer: Jean Chow; 攝影 Photographer: Kenneth Kay; 封面設計 Cover design: Steven LS Kong; 圖片設計 Photo design: Kenneth Kay and Steven LS Kong; 出版基金籌款 Fund Raisers: Nora Kay and Steven LS Kong.
• Steven Kong passed out copies of the front cover that he had designed. The attendees basically accepted the design, but there was a lack of consensus on the Chinese and English titles shown on the front cover.
• Steven Kong made a pledge of $300 toward the costs of the publication. Nora Kay promised to donate $200 for the publication. She urged all alumni to help WHAA solicit advertisements from real estate agents, insurance agents, restaurant owners, and other businesses, and called upon the EC and board members to donate $100 each toward the publication project.
• Meeting successfully ended at 2:30 p.m.

Note: Arthur's special thanks go to Richard and Shirley Tham for arriving at the meeting venue before 11 a.m. even though Richard had to struggle somewhat with his wheelchair for access to the restaurant. Let's give Richard a hero's applause!

Regular Meeting — Presidential Election

Meeting ran 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Chairperson: Nora Kay. Photography: Kenneth Kay. Secretary: Arthur Wong.

• Nora Kay shared her works of traditional Chinese calligraphy and Chinese paintings with attendees.
• Distributed 2018 WHAA financial statements from Jean and Joe Chow, draft presidential election bylaws (Article V), and the meeting agenda.
• The revision of the election bylaw Article V was completed in the meeting: 11 votes in favor, 3 against.
• Nora Kay was re-elected as WHAA President for a second term (November 2018 – November 2020). Nominees Jean Chow, Arthur Wong, Steven Kong, and Thomas Young all humbly declined.
• WHAA decided to skip the 2019 Chinese New Year Dinner and instead hold the annual picnic on the 3rd or 4th weekend of August 2019.
• A special task force will be set up to work on a publication celebrating the 15th anniversary of the association in 2020.

Regular Meeting

Sunday, April 15, 2018, 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Chairperson: Nora Kay. Secretary: Arthur Wong. Photographer: Kenneth Kay.

Lunch before the meeting: The attendees had a lunch (everyone paid for his/her own lunch). They wished Lulu Liou a happy birthday. Diana Tseng provided yummy desserts that consisted of Shwe Thamin with durian coconut topping and Tapioca with a coconut layer. Nora Kay brought over sticky rice cake with crushed peanut/sugar. President Nora Kay thanked Diana Tseng for recommending Silver Lake Chinese Restaurant as the meeting venue.

Discussions:

• WHAA will not hold a picnic in 2018. Instead, we will have a short trip, tentatively set for late September or early October 2018. Nora has 2 excursion packages for review. We can enjoy a special bus and price discount if we have enough participants.
• As of 4/15/2018, WHAA has a balance of US$13,322.29 (Bank of America $12,650.29 + Cash on Hand $672) per our treasurer Jean/Joe Chow.
• In the future, WHAA will request our invited guests and friendly organizations to RSVP ahead of our Chinese New Year banquet so we can plan the event better.
• Diana and Charles Tseng will represent WHAA at the Nan Zhong (Chung) Alumni Association's New Year Dinner Party this year.
• The attendees voiced their opinion on the revised bylaws. Their suggestions were incorporated into the draft bylaws.

Resolution passed: WHAA to make a one-time gift of US$500 to St. Theresa's Church (Wan Hua's affiliated church) in Ahlone, Yangon. Any donation or gift of $300 or more from WHAA to an individual or an organization must require the approval of the majority of the attendees called upon to review such a donation at a duly-called WHAA meeting. Donations or gifts will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The meeting successfully concluded at 2:30 p.m.

Chinese New Year Party Planning — February 3, 2018 Banquet

Sunday, December 17, 2017, 11:00 a.m. The foods served before the start of the meeting were so delicious they will be remembered for some time. Contributions included: Steven & Susan Kong (McDonald's coffee, Hakka soup, bamboo shoots dish Mote Kway The, tea leaf salad, Nan-Gyi Thoke); Nora & Ken Kay (Latte Thoke); James & Lily Huang (tiramisu cake); Kim Yin Chew & Kyin Kyin (fruits — grapes & orange cuties); Joe & Jean Chow (curry pastry puffs); Diana & Charlie Tseng (Malaysian dessert & golden sticky rice cake); Patrick & Helen Ho (egg tarts).

Donations made during the meeting: Nora Kay $200, Agnes Song $100, Jeffery Chow $100. Steven Kong donated two new banners he had designed for the Association's use at the upcoming party. The existing banner was also designed and donated by Steven Kong.

Banquet ticket sales (as of the meeting, 136 tickets sold): Steven Kong 58, Jean Chow 23, Thomas Young 7, Henry Lim 8, Nora Kay 9, Diana Tseng 9, Patrick Ho 10, Ko Kyaw Myint 10. Twenty-four (24) tickets were provided free of charge to 7 organizations, Wan Hua teachers, and lion dance performers in the Bay Area. George Tan and his wife received 2 free tickets for helping with the sound system. A total of 162 (136+24+2) tickets were issued, requiring 17 banquet tables.

All EC members/volunteers were requested to be at Grand Palace Seafood Restaurant on Saturday, February 3 by 4:00 p.m. to help with preparation, decoration, speaker setup, hanging the banner, and equipment testing. A banquet menu was selected; Steven Kong, Jean Chow, and Joe Chow will follow up with the restaurant manager on inclusive services and perks (soft drinks, sparkling apple cider, etc.).

Volunteer assignments: Seating — Joe & Jean Chow; Centerpieces (orchid flowers) — Diana Tseng; Karaoke — Joe Chow (oversee), Diana Tseng (collect singers' names, first come first served); Speakers setup — from restaurant, Joe Chow and Thomas Young to follow up; WHAA banner setup — Arthur Wong, Thomas Young, Patrick Ho, Kim Yin Chew; Guest registration/reception/donation/ushers — Agnes Song, Helen Ho, Jeffrey Chow, Ko Kyaw Myint, Jean Chow, Thomas Young, Diana Tseng; Lion dance volunteers — Arthur Wong and David Wong.

Free raffle prizes (one ticket per guest): 1st prize one $100; 2nd prize one $50; 3rd prize five $25; 4th prize ten Starbucks gift cards $10.

Impromptu Meeting after the Annual Family Picnic

Sunday, September 3, 2017. Picnic 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Meeting 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Chairperson: Nora Kay. Photographer: Ken Kay. Secretary: Arthur Wong.

The following proposal was submitted and voted on: "Shall WHAA hold a Chinese New Year banquet in 2018?" Vote count: 17 attendees voted "Yes," 2 attendees voted "No." Resolution passed: RESOLVED that WHAA hold a Chinese New Year banquet at Grand Palace Restaurant (富源海鮮酒家), 359 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Time & date: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., February 3, 2018. Jean & Joe Chow will make a deposit with Grand Palace Restaurant to secure a reservation. Next meeting tentatively set for Saturday, December 16, 2017.

Acknowledgment for cash/food contributions: Mr. & Mrs. Lit Taik Tan $100; Ann Kyu $30; Cora & Richard Thein $20; Sunny Chou $40; Reggie & Angie Chan $50; Jinnie & Charlie Wan $50; Stella & Victor Lee $30; Julie & George Tan $20; Juliana Shawn Wong $50; Sandar Woon & Ko Kyaw Myint $100; Mabel & Patrick Hsia (Vice Chairpersons of ConBro Assn.) $100; Win Mg, Victor, Jeffrey & Jimmy $100; Becky & Wilson Lee $20; June & Vince Teng $20; May & Tun Lee $20.

Foods contributed by alumni: James & Lily Huang and their daughter (Cold Stone Creamery ice cream); Steven and Susan Kong (whole roasted piglet, thin rice noodles, Nan-gyi-thoke); Patrick and Helen Ho (watermelons, ice, bottled water); Henry and Cynthia Lim (Shwe Kyi Mont and ice); Oliver and Pachalina Young (bottled water); Diana and Charlie Tseng (coconut pandan tapioca Burmese dessert); Lulu and Stan Liou (cassava cake); Kim Yin and Kyin Kyin Chew (jello and chips); Nora and Ken Kay (Moke-kywe-the); Joe and Jean Chow (Philippine dish); Thomas and Valerie Young (chicken curry and steamed rice); Mabel and Patrick Hsia (cookies and nuts).

Regular Meeting

Minutes of the June 24, 2017 meeting, recorded by Secretary Arthur Wong. A group photo was taken after the meeting.

First Meeting Under President Nora Kay

President Nora Kay conducted her first meeting on February 25, 2017 at Vice President Steven Kong's apartment in San Francisco. During the meeting, Nora Kay appointed Executive Committee members/officers, and the attendees elected Board directors.

A potluck lunch preceded the meeting. Attendees brought in so much tasty food to share with one another. There were plenty of left-over foods at the end of the meeting. Jeffrey Chow washed all the dirty plates and took out the garbage, and the host Steven Kong did the final clean-up in the meeting room and kitchen. A good time was had by all.

The picnic will be in August 2017.

Regular Meeting

Stan Liou opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. on July 12, 2008 at his and Lulu's residence in Millbrae. The following is a summary of what transpired at the meeting:

• Stan Liou shared a letter from a nun in Burma thanking the association for the donation.
• Stan Liou reviewed the 2008 Chinese New Year Dinner income and expenses. The dinner raised $5,895 in income. After deducting $3,895 in expenses, a net profit of $2,000 was realized. $1,500 was sent to Burma nuns and retired teachers.
• Lulu Liou shared that the association bank account has $6,350.85 as of July 2008.
• Stan Liou showed pictures of the 2008 Chinese New Year Dinner. Copies were made and given to those who attended the dinner.
• The Annual Picnic is scheduled for August 10 at Alta Loma Park in South San Francisco. Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Each family will bring a dish to share.
• Philip Wong will handle setup, Felix Chin will handle BBQ, and Patrick Kong will handle parking.
• A second anniversary dinner is being considered for November 2008.
• Joe Chow was given a plaque in appreciation for his years of volunteer service. He was also honored as a Wan Hua alumnus with full membership rights.

Regular Meeting

Stan Liou opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. on May 3, 2008 at his and Lulu's residence in Millbrae.

• The 2008 Chinese New Year Dinner was declared a success. About 180 attendees. The association netted a profit and $1,500 was donated to Burma nuns and retired teachers.
• A motion was made and passed to continue with the annual picnic at Alta Loma Park, South San Francisco in August 2008.
• Members discussed the possibility of a second anniversary dinner in November 2008.
• Arthur Wong read a short tribute poem he composed for Dr. Regina Ling.
• Information was shared about Dr. Steven Aung receiving the Dr. Rogers Prize Groundbreaker Award.

Get-Together / Regular Meeting

The meeting included a potluck gathering. Special thanks to hosts Stan, Lulu, and Sidonie Tain, and all other alumni who brought and shared all kinds of fine food.

Regular Meeting

Stan Liou opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. on September 1, 2007 at his and Lulu's residence in Millbrae.

• Stan Liou reported that the July 29 picnic was a great success with about 120 people in attendance.
• Stan Liou reported a net income of $1,005 from the picnic. $500 was donated to Burma nuns and retired teachers. Remaining balance was added to the association's general fund.
• The Second Anniversary Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Stan and Lulu's residence in Millbrae.
• A motion was made and passed to hold the 2008 Chinese New Year Dinner at Grand Palace Restaurant in South San Francisco on a Saturday in April 2008.
• David J. Wong was elected chairman of the Chinese New Year Dinner committee. Other committee members: Felix Chin, Joe Chow, Henry Lim, Jean Chow, Nora Kay, Lulu Liou, and Stan Liou.
• Stan Liou will draft a letter asking for donations for the dinner.
• Henry Lim reported that $200 was delivered to the nuns by a friend traveling to Burma in January 2007 on behalf of Francis Ting and Henry Lim.
• A motion was passed to allow the president to call special meetings at discretion.

Regular Meeting

Stan Liou opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. on April 7, 2007 at Joe's and Jean's residence in Millbrae.

• The 2007 Chinese New Year Dinner at Grand Palace Restaurant on April 15, 2007 was confirmed. Stan Liou will draft a letter inviting all Bay Area Wan Hua alumni.
• Felix Chin and David J. Wong were elected as Honorary Presidents in recognition of their years of service and contribution to the association.
• A motion was made and passed to elect advisers for the association. Dr. Tony Myo-Lwin Ong, Steven Leesan Kong, and Philip Wong were elected advisers.
• The association name was put to a vote. Attendees unanimously voted for "Burma Wan Hua Alumni Association of Northern California." It was later decided to drop "Northern California" from letterheads and banners.
• Officer term limits were established: one-year terms, two consecutive terms maximum, unless voted otherwise by two-thirds of the membership.
• Stan Liou announced the Yosemite / Las Vegas / Grand Canyon 4-Day Tour for members and their families.

Regular Meeting

Stan Liou opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. on February 11, 2007 at his and Lulu's residence in Millbrae.

• Stan Liou presented the income and expenses from the 2006 Chinese New Year Dinner. Total income: $5,335. Total expenses: $3,925. Net income: $1,410. The association donated $1,000 to Burma nuns and retired teachers. The remaining $410 was deposited into the association's bank account.
• Stan Liou reported that the association's current bank balance is $2,167.
• A motion was made and seconded to elect a Secretary (Chinese) and an Auditor. Arthur Wong was elected Secretary (Chinese) and Thomas Young was elected Auditor. The election was by voice vote. Both officers received unanimous approval.
• A discussion was held regarding the Retired Teachers and Nuns Fund. Francis Ting was designated to take charge of coordinating the delivery of funds to Burma. In January 2007, Francis Ting and Henry Lim requested a friend traveling to Burma deliver $200 to the nuns.
• Four names were proposed for the association. Attendees unanimously voted for "Burma Wan Hua Alumni Association of Northern California."
• A motion was made and passed to have the association letterhead and banners printed.
• It was announced that the next Chinese New Year Dinner will be on April 15, 2007 at Grand Palace Restaurant in South San Francisco. The dinner will be $28 per person.

New Year Party / Regular Meeting

Stan Liou opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. on January 21, 2007 at Joe's and Jean's residence in Millbrae.

• Stan Liou announced that the Chinese New Year Dinner Party was scheduled for April 15, 2007 at Grand Palace Seafood Restaurant, South San Francisco.
• Stan Liou reminded members to recruit Wan Hua alumni living in the Bay Area to attend the upcoming dinner.
• A motion was made and passed to purchase an award plaque for Joe Chow's contribution to the association.
• Members were reminded to bring in any Wan Hua alumni contact information to help expand the association's reach.

Regular Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2006.

• Chairman Stan, in his opening remark, requested all attending Officers to set an example by donating cash to the Association in any amount. He announced that Peter Wong from New York had donated $50.00 the night before. He encouraged all members to show their enthusiasm in supporting this donation drive.
• Concerning the cash donation to the nuns/teachers in Burma, Chairman Stan requested Francis Ting to take charge of it. A total amount of $200.00 in cash was handed over to Francis Ting by Chairman Stan.
• Election of eleven to thirteen members to the Board of Directors was deemed a good proposal. Twelve members had been selected, with one remaining empty seat to be added, making the final number of Directors 13. Joseph Lye is to retain his position.
• The Chairman proposed that Ken Yup be appointed Honorary President because of his generous cash contribution; all members agreed unanimously. Joe Chow, who had participated voluntarily in all activities since the Association was established in 2005, was honored to be a Wan Hua alumnus with full membership rights.
• After discussion, it was decided to delete the "Northern California" heading from the Association's letterhead and banners.
• A suggestion was made and adopted to add Chinese names to the Alumni List, making it easier to identify schoolmates better known by their Chinese names.
• James Huang suggested that communication with alumni during holiday seasons should be by U.S. mail; Henry Lim raised the cost of postage. The Chairman said it is better to make use of phone and website for dissemination of information.
• The upcoming Lunar New Year dinner party has been scheduled for April 15, 2007. For the time being 15 tables are booked at the restaurant in South San Francisco. The price of a ticket will be $30.00. Joe Chow and Stan will go to the restaurant for further arrangements.
• Jean Chow handed over her duty to the newly-appointed Treasurer, Clarence Chan, and distributed copies of her final financial report.
• Donations: Jean Chow $100.00, David Wong $25.00, William Chou $40.00, and Peter Wong $50.00. The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

Regular Meeting

Meeting held 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2006. Our thanks go to the alumni who brought in food: Felix Chin (yellow sticky rice, tasty steamed beans and coconut flakes), Steven Kong (a boxful of pork and sweet cheese buns), Stan and Lulu Liou (an apple pie), and Joe and Jean Chow (cookies).

Joe and Jean Chow reported that the rent for the picnic site, food, and other expenses incurred in holding the Wan Hua Family Picnic exceeded income from ticket sales by $144.14; this shortfall will be picked up by the Wan Hua Alumni Association.

• Steven Kong said too much time is spent discussing the nuns and their orphanage, and we should concentrate on making the Association a better organization. Stan Liou said our original mission is to help the retired teachers and nuns, not to finance their projects. The attendees agreed to send the nuns $100 a month until the Fund is exhausted. As of 9/9/2006 the Retired Teachers and Nuns Fund has a total of $480.00. Francis Ting said there are no surviving retired teachers in Burma, so all available charity can go to the nuns.
• Steven Kong (newly-elected President of Veng Cheng Hakka Association in San Francisco) said whoever is elected next President should be given a free hand to choose his own team of Officers.
• A debate was held on whether to do away with annual membership dues of $20 per member and rely on donations at events. Henry Lim argued that depending totally on donations puts the Association at the mercy of donors, and that our Association is unique in using both methods — collecting membership dues as well as accepting donations.
• Regarding the proposed trip to Las Vegas, Steven Kong will ask George Young, President of Nan Zhong Alumni Association, for the tour bus company's phone number. Stan Liou volunteered to contact the company for quotations. Jean Chow suggested the company picked must have a good safety record and a backup bus. Alfred Chin suggested announcing the tour on the website and in local Chinese-language newspapers; Henry Lim will write the Chinese-language announcement.
• Stan Liou said there is not enough time to hold a separate students reunion dinner; instead it will be combined with the annual Chinese New Year banquet as the "Chinese New Year and Students Reunion Dinner," held on a Sunday toward the end of February 2007.
• The annual election of President will be held in November. Steven Kong suggested getting a rubber stamp for the Association.
• In response to a complaint about the website member list, Kang Sun Chou of Macau suggested creating two separate lists — a "Member List" (alumni who have paid dues) and an "Alumni List" (all alumni who provided contact information).

Regular Meeting

Meeting held 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2006.

• With his own money, Felix Chin bought steamed chicken buns, spongy rice cakes, and cookies and brought them to the meeting. Our thanks go to him for his kindness and generosity.
• Felix Chin praised all volunteers for the success of the picnic. Stan attributed the success to the group effort put in by all the volunteers.
• Felix Chin said that Cindy Tan, who is Lit Taik Tan's daughter, donated $25 at the picnic to Wan Hua Alumni Association. Our thanks go to Cindy for her donation.
• Francis Ting reported that Joseph Vong, a CACS alum, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2006 in Santa Clara due to kidney failure. Joseph was a little over 60. Each attendee chipped in $10 to buy flowers for Joseph's funeral; a sum of $90 was collected and handed to Felix Chin.
• Jean Chow said we have yet to send money to the Wan Hua nuns and retired teachers. After discussion of how and when to send the funds, Felix Chin said he would contact Sister Rosary in Burma.
• Attendees decided to organize a 3-day 2-night trip to Las Vegas. By chartered bus, depart San Francisco Thursday, Dec. 7 and return Sunday, Dec. 10; if flying, set out Friday, Dec. 8 and return Sunday, Dec. 10.
• Attendees discussed the feasibility of holding a Wan Hua Reunion Banquet in San Francisco the next year, hoping Wan Hua alumni in and outside the United States will enthusiastically attend.