Winter 2009 Report:

The World Yee Family Association 4th (2010) International Convention

• 4th (2010) World Yee Convention Agenda!
  
• Registration FAQS
  
• Registration Forms

Yee Chung-sheung Ancestor Hall Opening Ceremony

• Yee Chung-sheung Ancestor Hall Opening Ceremony Activity Program — March 27th to March 30th, 2010 updated December 21, 2009
  
• Ancestor Hall Opening Ceremony Activity Program FAQ
  
• Ancestor Hall Opening Ceremony Activity Program Registration Form

Reports from Yee Fung Toy Chapters

• Greetings from San Francisco YFT Headquarters
• San Francisco YFT Headquarters New Board of Directors
• Congratulations! De Shum Yee was elected President and Yao Dong Yu as Vice President
• Travel the Silk Road the Houstonian Way Contest
• NE YFT 2010 New Officers Installation & Winter Solstice
• Congratulations to the New York YFT 2010 team
• Congratulations to Sacramento's New Officers for 2010
• Installation of 2010-2011 YFT Society of Vancouver Board Members
• Judge Paul Yee visited YFT of New England

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Greetings from San Francisco YFT Headquarters

Happy Holidays to All!

Our annual Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2009 starting at 12pm. Kids 12 years old and under that register earlier will receive a $20 Lai Sei, along with a lunch. All other family members that register will also receive a lunch. We will have Santa Claus there to ring in the Christmas holiday spirit.

On December 22, we will celebrate Winter Solstice by providing to our members who register “Yong” a.k.a Tangyuan, that is a meal with flour balls cooked in a savory broth with delicious items like fish cake, Chinese sausage, cabbage, Chinese carrot, meatballs, and anything the cook see right for the season. Winter Solstice Day is the end of the long nights and there will be days with longer daylight hours and therefore an increase in positive energy flowing in.

We will be visiting our senior’s in rest homes on December 23rd ringing in the holiday spirit. Each Yee patient will be provided a warm blanket and a $20 Lai Sei. To the care facilities, we will make a donation to them and to thank them for their service to the community. It is always great to see our seniors!

Larry Yee, San Francisco

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San Francisco YFT Headquarters New Board of Directors

On Sunday, November 22nd at 10am, we elected 33 board members and 5 alternative members to serve on Headquarters board in 2010. The board members number changed from 45 board members down to 33 board members that was mandated at the 23rd Yee’s Convention in New York this year. Congratulations to the 33 board members and 5 alternatives members. The new officers elected to the Yee Fung Toy Family Association for 2010 are as followed:

President – Zhen Zhao; Vice President – Gene Yee;
Chinese Secretary – Zi Gong, Chair; Yuen Yick Yu Vice Chair;
English Secretary – Eddie Yee, Chair; William Yu Vice Chair;
Treasurer – Hung Chun Yu and Chiu Kay Yee;
Auditor – See Poy Yee and Kevin Yu;
Public Relations – Yuhuan Yu and Gill Yee
Welfare Committee – Chair Yuhuan Yee; Vice Chair Jia Sheng Yu;
Other Members – Sze Chiu Yu, Qi Zheng Yu, Tony Man Yee, Chiu Kay Yee, Hung Chun Yu, Gill Yee and Yuan Zheng Yu.

Congratulations to the newly elected board members!

Outgoing Hop Wo member is Jak Min Yee; Incoming Hop Wo member is Tony Man Yee for 2010.

Installation of Yee Fung Toy Family 2010 Officers and board members will be held at HQs’ on January 1, 2010 at 3pm and dinner to follow at 5pm at New Asia Restaurant.

Please note that our Annual Spring Banquet will now be held on Sunday, April 18, 2010. Hope to see everyone there!

Larry Yee, San Francisco

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Congratulations! De Shum Yee was elected President and Yao Dong Yu as Vice President

At the December 5, 2009 annual meeting of the Seattle Yee Fung Toy Association, De Shum Yee was elected President and Yao Dong Yu as Vice President.

The list of the new officers for 2010 will be posted on the Seattle Chapter's website.

2009 was an exciting and busy year for the Seattle Chapter.

The Chapter sent three delegates to the New York Yee Fung Toy National Convention in August and the Chapter was approved to plan and host the 2012 National Convention.

The Chapter is honored to be given this responsibility to host this important convention.

Members of the Chapter led by Fred Yee have begun preliminary work to locate a site for the convention.

The Chapter will also host the 2010 Annual New Year dinner on March 4, 2010 at the Renton Seafood Restaurant. More detail about the dinner will be available in the near future.

The 2010 election results as follow:

Senior Advisor West Coast:	James Yee
Advisors:	Hing Yu	Jim Yee	James Yee
	Suey Yee	Fred Yee	Shek Jing Yee
Presidents:	Shum Yee	Yao Dong Yee
Chinese Secretary:	Kit Fung Yue	Wing Suen Yee	Sing Chong Yee
English Secretary:	Chun Pan Yee	Danny Yu
Treasurer:	Fred Yee	Yao Dong Yee

Fred Yee, Seattle

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Travel the Silk Road the Houstonian Way Contest

About six years ago Frank Yu, Chairman of the Houston Yee Fung Toy Association, put up $1000 US for high school students in Toishan area to compete in an English to Chinese translation of his article: Travel the Silk Road the Houstonian Way.

No legitimate entry was received from any Yee students. Mr. Yu is now restructuring the contest as described below:

Traveling the Silk Road has never been a popular journey for most tourists. It is long, adventurous, energy-sapping, treacherous, and relatively expensive. It could be spiritually uplifting, though, if one chooses to re-enact and trace the path, the hard way, made famous by Marco Polo, who pioneered trading between the East and the West 700 odd years ago.

The author and his wife joined a group of Texas A&M University alumni (Aggies) for this adventure in June, 2004. He found the journey sufficiently worthwhile to be chronicled into an 8-page-5000-word article. The author expresses freely and uniquely as if to invite readers to chime in, a la Aggie talk. His subtle humor makes direct translation into Chinese difficult and would often be misleading. Nevertheless, the article is not without the inclusion of history, geography and demographic data. The contestants are strongly advised to do research so as to translate the historical sites and events in official Chinese names and terminology.

Eligibility: The translation contest is open to current students or research fellows of University of Houston, Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Center, Texas A&M University and Texas Southern University who are affiliated with UACA only.

Deadline:  January 17, 2010.

Procedures:  Provide a pseudo name, address, telephone number, and associated institution in the entry for later verification purposes. Download the English version of Travel the Silk Road the Houstonian Way by Frank Yu from website: http://www.uacahouston.org.

Translate the entire article into Chinese, insert the furnished (enhance/image-stretching/edit through Adobe Photoshop or equivalent is strongly recommended) photos as appropriate. Email the translated Chinese version in PDF format only to uacahouston@gmail.com.

Judging Criteria: Understanding of expressions, subtle humor, and style; names of individuals, sites, countries and Hollywood movie titles, shall be the authentic/official Chinese terminology upon translation. Demonstration of proficiency in desktop publishing and photo editing skill so as to enhance the quality of the translated document shall be considered.

Evaluation scores are: authenticity 45%, understanding/phraseology/expressions 45%, and text wrapping/photo editing 10%. Judging shall be done by panel members whose decision is final. Winners, upon verification of names, will be announced and awards presented at a 2010 Chinese New Year Eve function. The winning translation along with the original article will be published in the local Chinese newspapers.

Frank Yu is now ante up the total prize to $2,000 with $1,000 to the first prize and up to five for honorable mentioned prizes of $200 each.

His translation contest is now posted on www.uacahouston.org.

Frank Yu will make an exception to invite all Yee Fung Toy students to enter the contest, subjected to the same evaluation criteria and conditions as spelled out in the Contest Rules.

The level of education of the contestants is expected to be high: undergrads, grads and post-doc researchers. Good luck!

Martin Yee, Vancouver

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NE YFT 2010 New Officers Installation & Winter Solstice

The New England Chapter of the Yee Fung Toy Association on December 13, 2009 conducted their installation of new officers for year 2010 ceremony as well as to celebrate the winter solstice.

At about 12:15pm, with over 30 people in attendance, the installation proceeding officially commenced. Lead by newly elected Presidents Jack and Jimmy Ho-Lee, accompanied by Grand elders Henry & Gim Dak, along with Grand VP Peter, they offered incense then lead everyone in the traditional 3 bow salute of respect to our Grand Ancester Chung-Sheung prior to the new presidents' symbolic ceremony of accepting the responsibilities of their duties from the Grand Elders & Grand VP.

The president then gave a short speech of appreciating everyone's kindness, and our members' dedication and support to the association. The vice-president thank everyone for allowing him to continue to work in brhalf of our association. The grand Elders and Grand VP each also gave similar short speeches praising our unity among members and respect of our association throughout the community. Women's Chair Mei Hau thank everyone for their support and the ladies who arrived at 9am to help prepare the "Ton Yuen".

At the meeting conclusion, 2 large tanks of "Tong Yuen" was brought out from the kitchen and the winter solstice luncheon celebration was observed. The hall quickly shift from the serious mood of a meeting mode to a very relax festive atmosphere as everyone lined-up with their bowls ready to scoop the food.

The 2010 election results as follow:

Presidents:	Jack	Jimmy Ho-Lee
Chinese Secretary:	King Sun	Linda
English Secretary:	Paula	Warren
Treasurer:	Sarah	Joanne
Auditor:	Yim
Bookkeeper:	Kathy
Recreation Director:	Ken H
Property Manager:	Sherita
Public Relations:	Kenneth M	Winston
Delegates to CCBA:	Tony	Jimmy Poy-Fone
Legal Advisor:	Kenneth M
Office Manager:	Kwok Chi
Women's Group Chair:	Mei Hau	Karin
Women's Secretary:	So (Lotus)

Winston Yee, Boston

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Congratulations to the New York YFT 2010 team

Installation of 2010 elected officers was held on Sunday, December 27th. Congratulations to the 2010 team.

National Grand President Eastern U.S.:
President: Kenneth Yee (New York)
Vice President: Peter C. Yee (New England)
National Grand President Western U.S.:
President: Larry Yee (San Francisco)
Vice President: Alan Y.S. Yee (Southern California)
Grand Elders: Wai Hing Yee, Peter Yee
Grand Advisor: John B. Yee
Advisors: Hem Fook Yee, Andy Yu, Gong Sum Yee
Presidents: Frank Yee, Dian Rong Yu
Honorary Advisor: Kwong Y. Yee
Legal Advisor: Ms. Mah Suk Wah
Delegates to CCBA: Frank, Dian Rong
Chinese Secretaries: Foo Quock Yee, Shao Xin Yu
English Secretaries: May Yee, Andy Yu
Treasurers: Jin Shao Yu, Sam Yee
Auditors: Dong Rong Yu, Yao Wei Yu
Public Relations: Jackie Yu, Eugene Yee
Building Presidents: Kenneth Yee, Gong Sum Yee
Honorary General Counsel: Lai Sun Yee
Women's League
Advisor: Kennie Yee
Presidents: Kathy Yu, Elaine Yee
Treasurer: May Yee
Auditor: May Eng
Secretary: Sally Chin
Public Relations: Maggie Yu
Recreation Directors: Helen Yee, Betty Yee

For more photos on the Installation on NY YFT 2010 Officers, please click here.

Lunar Chinese New Year Celebration
February 14th, Sunday
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Lunar Chinese New Year, the Year of the Tiger (4708). Members can stop by to get your hong boa/lai see (red envelope/lucky money). Firecracker Ceremony will be at Columbus Park, 11:00AM - 3:00PM.

Lunar New Year Parade & Festival
February 21st, Sunday, 11:30am - 4pm
Hosted by Better Chinatown Society.

Association's Chinese New Year/Spring Banquet
March 6th, Saturday
Association's Chinese New Year/Spring Banquet to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and to honor senior members. Banquet will start at 6:00PM at Jing Fong Restaurant, 20 Elizabeth Street, NY 10013.

Frank Yee, New York

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Congratulations to Sacramento's New Officers for 2010

Inauguration Banquet for 2010 Officers was held at Rice Bowl Restaurant in Sacramento on January 3rd. There was also a general meeting earlier that day.

Grand Presidents:

• US East  - Kenneth Yee, Peter Yee
• US West - Larry Yee, Alan Yee

Grand Elder: Dr. Herbert K. Yee
Grand Advisors: Hsui Young Yee, Gene K. Yee
Advisors: Kwok Ping Yu, John K. Yee, Sherman Yee, Donald Fong
President: Robert Yee
Vice President: Stanley Yee
English Secretary: Eugene Yee
Chinese Secretary: Henry Yee
Treasurer: Sam Yee
Assistant Treasurer: Shui Sum Yu
Auditor: Ock Ting Yee
Property Managers: Sherman Yee, Tom Yee
Legal Advisor: Jimmy Yee
Representatives to "Cheung Wah" Chinese Community Center: Stanley Yee, Herbert Yee, Tom Lee, Kwok Ping Yu, John Yee, Sherman Yee
Assistant Chinese Secretary: Oy Sun Yee
Assistant English Secretary: Art Yee
Assistant Auditor: Sui Mo Yee
Education: Robert Yee
Real Estate: Tom Yee
General Affairs: Sui Wah Yu
Other Committee Members: Stanley Yee, Art Yee, Henry Yee, Ock Ting Yee, Sam Yee, Shui Sum Yee, Oy Sun Yee, Mon Wai, Ting Watt, Robert Yee, Kwan C., Shui Wah Yu, Kui Jam, Ken, Run Hong, Tom Yee, Joe Leung, Sui Mo Yee, Yet Soon, Eugene Yee, Hong Mo.
Substitutes: David (Willie), Chuck

Chinese New Year Buffet Lunch & Homage to Ancestors
7 Feb, 2010 (Sun), 12:00pm to 3:00pm
All members are welcome to participate in our Chinese New Year Celebration events. After paying homage to ancestors, a buffet lunch will be served.

Chinese New Year Party
14 Feb, 2010 (Sun), 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Yee Association will hold a Chinese New Year Party beginning at 10 AM. All family members are welcome to join in this event.

Melinda Yee, Sacramento

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Installation of 2010-2011 YFT Society of Vancouver Board Members

The Installation of the 2010-2011 Yee Fung Toy Society of Vancouver Board of Directors took place at the YFT Society Hall on January 9th, 2010.

Over 25 members and Directors witnessed this brief but important event. Albert Yu emceed the ceremony.

Led by Advisors Dick Yee, Wayne Yee and Kan Yu, the new Board were sworn in before the likeness of Ancestor Yee Jing and accepted their new responsibility and role in the Yee Fung Toy Society of Vancouver.

Chairman Jim Yee accepted the Chairman position and received the YFT seal from Advisor Dick Yee.

Chairman Jim Yee is planning a get together for the Scholarship students before the Award Banquet (Mar 13) as a way for the students and their families to get to know one another and our Society.

He would also like to encourage our Scholarship students to participate in the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. "Youth Leadership Millennium (YLM) Holistic Leadership Training Program". This program is intended to help young people develop leadership and life skills and prepare them to be leaders in the future.

The annual YFT Society of Canada Spring Banquet will take place on March 13, 2010 at the Floata Seafood Restaurant.

Our annual picnic will be held at John Henry Park/Trout Lake Picnic Site on August 8th this year.

The new 2010-2011 Board of Directors are listed as follows:

	Advisors:	Dick Yee, Wayne Yee, Kan Yu
	Chairman:	Jim Yee
	Vice-Chairs:	James Yu, Steven Yee
	Directors:	James Yu, Jim Yee, Steven Yee, Gary Yee, Martin Yee, Phillip Yu
		David Yee, Mrs. Shui Chi Yu, Benita Yee, Shui Chi Yu, Albert Yu
	Alternates:	Ping Sheung Yu, Shirley Yee, Larry Yee, George Yee
	Secretary:	Martin Yee, Ping Sheung Yu
	Treasurer:	Ping Sheung Yu, Phillip Yu
	Auditor:	David Yee, Wing Yee
	PR:	Albert Yu, James Yu
	Welfare:	Steven Yee, George Yee, David Yee
	Seniors:	Shui Chi Yu, Mrs. Shui Chi Yu
	Women:	Benita Lee, Georgina Yee
	Youth:	Albert Yu, Larry Yee, David Yee
	Recreation:	Rose Yee, Shirley Yee
	Education:	David Yee, Phillip Yu

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Judge Paul Yee visited YFT of New England

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