風采電子季刊
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| Issue 15 | www.yeefungtoy.org/newsletter | 2008/06/20 |
目錄編者話修葺荻海名賢余忠襄公祠風采總分堂報導
風采月刊  都會新聞
風采校園生活
 香港風采中學快訊 下 期預告編者話各位宗親，各位讀者，大家好！歡迎來到第十五期的「風采電子季刊」，這是世界余氏宗親團體的電子訊報。 這期季刊以慶祝二零零八年「戊子鼠年春節聯歡」以及「春季活動」為主題。 各分堂之春宴、春季活動消息由各余氏宗親會報導和供應，給大家分享。 歡迎宗親們投稿及發表文章，請各位宗親們繼續支持，謝謝。 大家有沒有發覺世界的氣侯變化了？ 近年來，世界各地的海嘯、地震、颶風、旱災、雪災、豪雨洪水等自然災害頻頻發生越比較多，造成了受災國家大量人員傷亡和財產 損失。 這一切，都是我們不想看到的，也料不到的。哪怕我們的科技怎麼再先進、怎麼發達，但是還是不能完全掌控大自然，天災還是會有發生的！ 最近中國四川汶川縣五月十二日發生的七點八級大地震，專家稱威力相當於二百五十六顆原子彈，震動了大半個中國。 可說天災無情但人間有情、現在世界全僑都伸手共獻愛心。 各界人士聞風而動，積極響應，皆以「救災為先」為口號。體現出各界華人華僑血濃于水、同舟共濟的可貴精神。 天災雖然奪走了同胞們的生命，造成無可估計的損失，卻奪不走中國精神。 相反，它讓全球的中國人團結出來。 國際全球華人社會呼籲大家齊心協力，對受災地區的同胞進行救助，讓受災地區的人民能早日重建家園。 世界各地余風采堂的余氏宗親也不例外，懷著同一信條，「一方有難，八方支援」。 各地各埠的余氏熱心人士也慷慨解囊，踴躍捐輸，施出援手，體現了一國有難， 各國支援的普世人類愛心和國際人道主義精神之美德。 為本刊之問世，我很感謝各工作人的努力和支持貢獻的文章、相片、 和社論協助。特別是以下人士的貢獻:
本季刊在這裡向他們致謝。我亦在此期望季刊欣欣向榮。
加拿大温哥華、余美湛
卡城余風采堂四百五十人慶春節 余風采堂主席余策源、前省長簡欣、顧問和理事等在春宴上向嘉賓敬酒。 據加拿大星島日報報道，卡城余風采堂於二月二十三日（星期六）晚上舉行春節聯歡晚會， 逾四百五十位嘉賓出席，場面熱鬧，節目精采。 該僑團當日正午在會所內舉行祭祖儀式，備有金豬和三牲祭品，鄉親也帶來食物助慶。 當晚又在華埠富麗宮大酒樓主辦春宴，筵開四十五席，嘉賓包括前省長簡欣 (Ralph Klein)、 中國駐卡城副總領事董滿意、領事程洪、大律師保文、愛城及紅鹿市余風采堂代表、卡城風采校友會成員及多個社團代表等。 這次宴會由黎小娟及余慕慈擔任司儀，並用中英語介紹該堂歷史。 卡城余風采堂成立於1920 年，是歷史悠久宗親社團，年年都舉辦不少文娛康樂活動包括祭祖、春宴、郊外遠足， 以及組團到世界各地參加風采堂大會和青年高爾夫球賽等，而且設有獎學金以獎勵學業成績優異子弟。 主席余策源在晚宴上致歡迎詞，感謝親誼友好蒞臨聯歡，並祝大家身體健康，事事順利。 前省長簡欣和董滿意副領事也先後致賀詞，順祝各人新年快樂，恭喜發財。 當晚文娛節目十分精采，包括卡城中樂推廣曲藝社演奏悅耳樂曲、著名男歌唱家廖友宗演唱中西名曲、 劉碧雲唱出流行時代曲、武術表演，以及余樹人表演百變精采魔術等。 休士頓余風采堂舉行春節聯歡會及獎學金頒發儀式休士頓余風采堂於二月二十四日（星期日）在休士頓新華埠珍寶樓海鮮餐廳舉行春宴並頒發第二十屆優秀子女獎學金， 余頌輝主席主持，席開二十二桌。中華人民共和國駐休士頓總領事館副總領事鬱伯仁等官員受邀出席余風采堂春宴。 同時出席的還有駐休士頓台北經文處僑務組長賴澄民等。 余風采堂余頌輝主席於春宴中致詞並作宗親會年度報告。 協會在美好的氣氛中度過了過去的一年，由於眾多的熱心人士和余風采堂成員不斷的支持，獎學金捐贈工作非常順利， 尤其是去年總領事館在發現幾乎沒有獲獎人能說中文時，特別捐款二百美元鼓勵年輕人學中文，一年後的今天， 代表獲獎者上台致謝的年輕人 Mathew Bruce 和 Michael Yu 都是用中文來致謝詞的，取得了很大進步。多年以來，不少年輕人都獲得了休士頓余風采堂每年頒發的獎學金。 余主席指出，余氏懇親大會每三年舉行一次。 二零零六年八月，余氏懇親大會在加利福尼亞羅省蒙特利公園市舉行了。 下個全國會議將於二零零九年八月在紐約舉行。 下一屆世界余氏宗親會懇親大會將於二零零九年在馬來西亞吉隆坡舉行，時間很可能在同年的十一月。 所有余氏成員和他們的朋友都歡迎出席。報名請上網 www.yeehouston.org， 然後點擊世界余氏網站和世界余氏全球性報告連接。讀者也可以從網站上了解到余氏在世界範圍內的瞬時新聞。 余主席表示，中華人民共和國休士頓總領事館連續兩年的出席，讓余風采堂增加一個新的光彩。 我們接受了眾多的祝賀，也創造了休士頓余風采堂的歷史。 晚會的亮點是像電影「音樂之聲 」Von Trapp 的一家合唱主題曲 "Edelweiss" 一樣，Bruce 一家用中文合唱 "O My Darling Clementine"， 所有與會人員分左右兩邊紛紛加入合唱，情景感人至極！ 休士頓余頌輝供稿舍路余風采堂二零零八年度春宴舍路余風采堂於二月廿八日（星期四） 下午六時，假連頓市「食得福海鮮酒家」，舉辦年度春節聯歡會，場面熱鬧，筵開六席。 
余碩正主席致歡迎詞。
當晚出席的嘉賓包括温哥華余風采堂主席余美湛伉儷、温哥華余風采堂財政余柏寧伉儷、舍路馬氏世表、西雅圖 ( 美國衛生及公共服務部) 第十區民權辦事處經理 Linda Yuu Connor 女士及社團代表等。 
 宴會秩序: 由余家樂顧問擔任司儀、余碩正主席致歡迎詞及温哥華余風采堂主席余美湛致賀詞。 
美西總顧問余樹湛（右一）、顧問余家樂（左一）、顧問余海量
（左二）、余碩正主席（右三）、及余汝深副主席（右二）敬贈禮物給顧問余士晃（左三）。
余碩正主席在致歡迎詞中感謝親誼友好蒞臨聯歡，祝福大家新春大吉、鼠年快樂、心想事成。 余汝深副主席講述顧問余士晃廿年來對舍路余風采堂服務功績。 在美西總顧問余樹湛、顧問余家樂及顧問余海量的陪同下，余碩正主席及余汝深副主席一齊敬贈禮物給顧問余士晃。 余汝深副主席致答謝詞，余海量顧問報告參加加拿大余風采總堂春宴經過。 宴會後各人都盡興而歸。 舍路余海量供稿紐約余風采堂春節聯歡暨敬老大會 在元老
余維慶、余耿石帶領下，主席余鋼深、余景新、顧問和理事等在春宴上向嘉賓們敬酒。
紐約余風采堂於三月一日（星期六）在華埠金豐大酒樓舉行春宴暨敬老聯歡，筵開逾百席，嘉賓雲集，場面熱鬧，節目豐富，氣氛熱烈。  後排（由左起）:
紐約余風采堂副主席余景新、英文書記余宏基、余昭美女士（余宏基夫人）
前排（由左起）: 曼哈頓區長辦公室任法務長顏世全、威瑞森 (Verizon) 曼哈坦區社區事務主任朱劉婉玲女士 (June Jee)、 紐約州長代表余麗珊女士 (Lai Sun Yee)。   出席的嘉賓包括紐約州長代表余麗珊、胡思源，市議員劉醇逸，中國駐紐約領事朱柳，五分局局長余振源，中華公所現任主席于金山， 台北駐紐約經文處處長廖港民、林維揚副處長、魏煥忠組長等到場祝賀。出席春宴的還有： 紐英崙余風采堂元老余仕昂、紐英崙余氏宗親、馬氏世表、謝氏世表、聯成公所主席黄達良、 台山寧陽會館主席黃英漢等六十多個僑團負責人。  中國駐紐約領事朱柳（左四）、紐英崙余風采堂元老余仕昂（左三）、
主席余鋼深（左二）、中文書記余典榮（左一）、紐約余風采堂元老余耿石（中）、
副主席余景新（右四）、顧問余應昌（右三）、紐英崙余風采堂主席余厚利（右二）、紐英崙余風采堂副主席余積堯（右一）
合影。
當晚婦女組組長余錦娉擔任司儀、主席余鋼深致歡迎詞、副主席余景新致答謝詞。   春宴上有抽獎、「卡拉OK」助興，同時該堂捐助一千元给華埠發展機構，助其清潔華埠衛生，繁榮華埠經濟。 紐約余宏基供稿斐匿余風采堂鼠年春節聯歡宴會 春回大地，萬象更新，剛送完農曆春節，又迎來了明媚的春天，趁著這春風送爽的時節，
鳳凰城余風采堂於三月一日（星期六）假六福酒家舉行春節聯歡宴會及獎學金頒發，
逾三百九十位嘉賓出席，場面隆重，喜氣洋洋。 
在元老余文勁帶領下，風采堂的主要領導人上台向大家敬酒祝賀。
晚會由余哲夫主持，他首先代表余風采堂全體同仁感激大家的到會。並恭祝大家新春快樂、身體健康、萬事如意。隨後， 余風采堂主席余長全向九十四歲的余永享太夫人送上好運紅包，並祝願大家「煎堆碌碌，金銀滿屋」。 接著，余詠瑜介紹了當晚出席的貴賓、他們是鳳凰城余風采堂元老余文勁夫婦，余風采總堂美西總長余臻發夫婦、 美西副總長余以信夫婦、南加省分堂主席余施橋夫婦、僑界知名人士包括李玲麟、陳卓眉、黃仕鈞、黃燁昂、鄧朝駒、鄧炳杖、 鄧豐沾、鄧賀錚、鄧汪洋、 尹衍桓、邱順雄、伍國芳、裴霞雲、吳亮祖、劉汝章、賴甲乙、張華芳、張肇鴻、甄藝文等。 
獲得獎學金的十一位品學兼優的學子。
宴會中，抽獎活動由余長全夫人主持，獎品豐富，獎品包括六福酒家、新香港餐館、及欣欣超市贈送的獎券，在場的嘉賓皆大歡喜， 氣氛熱鬧。 在元老余文勁的帶領下，風采堂的主要領導人上台向大家敬酒祝賀，恭祝各位除舊迎新，新年進步。 春宴最重要的環節之一是向余氏學子頒發獎學金。 今年，余風采堂為讀中文、英文小學、中學及高中組頒發了獎學金近四千元。 其中包括有紀念余賞和與余文偉獎學金。 獲得獎學金的十一位品學兼優的學子包括：余妙君、余淑華、Michael Wong、 Megan Yu、 Kaysey Fung、 Tyler Tomkins、 Emily Yee、 Zachary Yee、 余祖揚、余哲健、余哲陽。每一位獲得獎學金的學子都發表感言， 感謝余風采堂對他們的關愛並表達自己的學習目標，在場嘉賓為他們鼓掌加油。 余風采堂盛大的鼠年春宴在大家的祝福中結束，並相約邀明年再見。 斐匿余風采堂訊紐英崙余風采堂敬老宗親歡聚 風雨無阻 喜氣濃
與紐約余風采堂宗親們合照。
 
 據 世界新聞網記者薛劍童波士頓報導，紐英崙余風采堂於三月八日（星期六）假波士頓帝苑大酒樓舉行春節聯歡暨敬 老晚會， 紐約余風采堂主席余鋼深、余景新率領十六名宗親赴會，和各界僑團等近六百人，喜氣洋洋共度春茗。  春節聯歡暨敬老晚會司儀余定邦和余明茹。
晚宴由司儀余明茹和余定邦主持。書香傳統味甚濃的余氏親屬，以首輪大合唱《賀歲歌》開場，歡樂歌聲掀起晚宴熱烈氣氛。 緊接著以齊步浪漫的大集體舞蹈《摘蘋果》展開了余氏宗親的親情蜜意，獲得熱烈掌聲。 余厚利主席致祝賀詞，歡迎各界出席，也特別歡迎來自紐約堂宗親，在風雨中遠道光臨，能見真情，也帶來最佳的祝賀。 來賓駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長楊國棟、波士頓華僑文教服務中心主任葛家榮、中華公所主席何遠光等分別致賀詞。 余積堯副主席致答謝詞，感謝各界的光臨和贊助抽獎禮品。 聯歡敬老宴會中，該公所捐贈紅包給中華公所、中華耆英會、廣教學校和僑立學校，分別由中華公所主席何遠光、 中華耆英會行政主任梅伍銀寬、廣教學校副董事長李伍綺蓮等接受。 席間，獎學金由顧問兼英文書記余超群及余秀琴主持，宣布及頒發「余氏武溪社區教育基金獎」， 獲獎者為余日昇、余詩敏、余玳嫻、余秀文、陳綺雯五位大學生。 當晚還有兩項大抽獎活動，讓出席宴會的宗親大為歡喜。波士頓被譽為「徐小鳳」的余潤冰及其他宗親先後為大家獻唱助興， 笑聲歡聲此起彼落，整晚聯歡會充滿著歡樂團結的氣氛。 點即 便看二零零八年春宴相部 美國余風采總堂二零零八年度春宴據 星島電子日報 特約記者翁漢新報道，美國余風采總堂春宴於三月十六日（星期日）晚在三藩市新亞洲和會賓樓兩大酒家隆重舉行， 筵開一百三十二席，千多人參加場面喜慶。 
美國余風采總堂總長、元老、總顧問、顧問和主席等在春宴上向嘉賓敬酒。
出席宴會的嘉賓有世界余氏宗親總會副會長余杰民元老伉儷，加州參議員余胤良博士伉儷，
中華人民共和國駐舊金山總領事館高占生總領事伉儷暨多位領事，三藩市市參事朱嘉文，
中華總會館總董、陽和總會館主席李文波，寧陽總會館主席李超南，三邑總館主席吳國寶，
合和總會館主席胡衍富伉儷，通事余健全，中華總會館主席聯誼會理事長吳錫漢、鄧灼照、余春焯等。
其他喜賓尚有美國華商總會會長鍾紹元，馬氏，謝氏世表，美洲風采校友總會會長及會員，三藩市余紹賢堂主席余修德及評議 員， 加州平等權利委員會主席余淑婷以及來自紐約，南加州，市德頓，鳳凰城，企李崙埠，西雅圖等地的余風采堂元老、總長、總顧 問、顧問、主席及職員、宗親等。 宴會由余子剛書記長主持，總堂余允仁主席首先致歡迎詞，對參加宴會的各位嘉賓表示歡迎。接著，美西總長余臻發，美東總長 余顯良分別致春宴詞。 世界余氏宗親總會會長余杰民元老致祝賀詞。 高占生總領事致詞時高度評價和贊賞余風采總堂宗親愛國愛鄉的精神，以及為促進僑社繁榮和中美友好作出的貢獻。 中華總會館代總董李波及胡衍富主席在致詞中也充分贊揚了余風采總堂歷史悠久，和諧團結，人才眾多，服務僑社。 余胤良博士，朱嘉文市參事等也分別致詞並頒發賀狀。總堂副主席余振兆致答謝詞。 總長、元老、總顧問、顧問和主席等向嘉賓敬酒。文娛組余洪民主任主持歌唱和音樂節目助興。 當天正午十二時，敬祭太祖余忠襄公典禮在總堂舉行。 祭品備有全蹄金豬六盆，醒獅團登樓拜祖獻瑞。 禮成後大家享用午膳並合影留念。 香港風采中學師生蒞臨開平風采中學參觀指 導
開平風采中學梁盛濃校長（右）
與香港風采中學曹啟樂校長交換紀念品時合影。
三月十七日，風和日麗，在這個春意盎然的日子裡，我們很榮幸地迎來了遠方的客人。 "香港風采中學"師生一行五十餘人蒞臨我們"開平風采中學"，進行了為期一天的考察指導。 通過這次面對面的交流活動，我們两間"風采中學"加深了彼此之間的友誼。 港澳與内地在教學模式、辦學理念方面存在着一定的差異， 各有各的優點。通過這次高層對話，雙方都感覺視野得到開闊，學到了很多寶貴的經驗。 我們熱切期待着下一次的會面！ 開平風采中學訊 - 作者：高翼飛
滿地可余風采堂舉辦新春聯歡晚宴
余風采堂全體理、監事、元老、顧問合影 (華僑時報)。
據滿地可華僑時報報道，在滿地可華埠擁有八十九年歷史的余風采堂， 於三月廿五日舉行祭祖及春節聯歡宴會，迎來了一個喜氣洋洋的盛大節日。 當日中午，堂所內已陸續擠滿了男女宗親，虔備三牲酒醴，舉行祭祖儀式，宗親們輪流上香，慎終追遠，以表孝思， 之後茶會及麻將耍樂，一如往年者然，氣氛愉快、歡樂。 晚上七時，又假華埠紅寶石大酒樓舉行慶祝春節聯歡宴會，到會同慶的有中國駐加大使館李桂喜參贊兼總領事、 石偉一等秘書兼領事及林秘書。 其他還有本市多位僑團首長、社會知名人士、各界友好及馬氏世表等，濟濟一堂，冠蓋雲集，氣氛熱鬧而融洽。 余紹然主席在致詞時對貴賓們的光臨表示熱烈的歡迎和衷心的感謝，並作過往工作的回顧， 且介紹全加余風采堂第十五屆懇親大會已定於本年八月假愛民頓舉行， 以及第四屆世界余氏懇親大會將於明年在馬來西亞召開，屆時一定將有一番熱鬧，希望宗親們撥冗踴躍參加。 李桂喜參贊在講話時不忘對余風采堂的活動給以高度的評價及良好的祝願； 跟著，司儀余美紅便邀請余文蔚向大會介紹余風采堂本屆新職員名單和座上嘉賓， 以及慷慨惠贈賀金者芳名，最後由余海俊副主席致謝詞和眾委員逐桌向嘉賓敬酒致意。 整晚文娛節目由洪門民治黨閒園音樂研究社部份社員負責進行，一直不斷演唱，無論時代曲、粵曲均有超水準的演出， 非常精采，繞樑三日。宴會一直至深夜十時許才隨著抽獎節目的結束而告結束，各人才盡興而歸，誠盛會也。 二埠余風采堂春 節聯歡慶會二埠余風采堂於三月三十日假座本埠麗寶樓海鮮大酒家舉行新春聯歡慶會，筵開四十五席， 近四百五十多名嘉賓及宗親出席，場面溫馨熱鬧，喜氣洋洋。  來自本埠各僑界首長、社會賢達及三藩市余風采總堂宗親首長，士德頓的余氏宗親和馬氏世表均蒞臨慶賀。 文娛組卡啦屋企更高歌歡唱，悠揚樂曲掀動了全場的歡樂。  當日中午十二時舉行祭祖，虔具全蹄金豬七只，禮成後，向本堂七十五歲以上的耆英頒發敬老金及照相留念。 隨後全體宗親及嘉賓共享豐盛午膳。 二埠余風采堂余庭穩報導
二埠余風采堂清明節掃墓活動四月四日清明節，本堂拾弍位昆仲受波市頓宗親余鄺碧儀之委托，前往東方墳場，進行掃墓活動。 在本堂主席余汝晃的帶領下，一行來到現場，大家分頭清理雜草，獻上鮮花，擺放三性祭品，燒香奠酒，並行三鞠躬禮， 表達了追恩孝道的感情，為余氏宗親做了一件好事。 二埠余風采堂余庭穩報導
開平風采中學七十八届二班校友相聚母校四月十日，風采中學七十八屆二班的校友，相聚於久別的母校。  看到母校舊顏換新貌，風采依舊，教學規模不斷擴大，教學業績蒸蒸日上，校友們都感覺很欣慰。 開平風采中學訊 - 作者：高翼飛
香港劉平齋紀念國際學校蒞臨開平風采中學交流四月十九日，香港劉平齋紀念學校師生四十餘人光臨風采中學，與我校高一級四、五班的師生進行了文化交流活動。  整個活動過程中，彼此之間的交流都是通過英語進行，因此學生們覺得很新奇，很感興趣，雖然口語還不是很熟練， 但每個人都嘗試去表達自己的觀點，現場氣氛非常濃烈。 劉平齋紀念學校的學生還即場表演了話劇、舞蹈等，最後還舉行了乒乓球比賽。 通過這次交流，學生們紛紛反映機會難得，學到了很多東西，立定决心要學好英語，提高自己的含金量和增强競爭力， 希望學校以後多一點提供這樣的交流機會。 開平風采中學訊 - 作者：劉能
斐匿余風采堂熱烈慶祝十九週年堂慶 鳳凰城余風采堂十九週年堂慶於四月廿七日中午在堂廳舉行祭祖儀式，宗親友好，老少咸集，共有百餘人參加，非常高興。 奉獻金豬祭祖者，計有余文勁，余自任，余文澤，余國寧夫人，余文偉夫人和余俊傑夫人，每人奉獻「一頭」， 以表敬祖尊賢。 餐後分派燒肉，每人一份，皆大歡喜，大家希望明年再來歡敘。 斐匿余風采堂訊
紐英崙余風采堂慶祝「雙親節」「雙親節」是念親恩，以慶祝雙親為名，既向母親致敬，也不忘向父親表達心意， 同時以促進家庭的親情和把孝道發揚光大。身為年輕一輩，應多給父母關懷，讓他們開心，感到親情的溫暖，因為世界上最珍貴的東西是「親情」。 父母養育之恩是偉大無比的，每一個做兒女的對父母都應該有感恩之心、孝順之道。  紐英崙余風采堂於五月十八日在余氏公所舉行慶祝「雙親節」聚餐。 為了節省經費，除了大蛋糕外，所有美食佳餚都由婦女會成員親自掌廚，並邀請年長者共同享用。 紐英崙余風采堂宗親祝天下所有父母「雙親節」快樂， 永遠健康！ 菲律濱余風采堂獎教、獎助學誌 盛
菲律濱余風采堂理事和得獎教師合影 本堂聯合本會屬下之余風采堂慈善教育基金會在二零零八年六月一日（星期日）上午十時在本堂三楼風采禮堂舉行獎教、 獎助學。 是日理事、教師、家長及優秀子弟帶着興奮的心情陸續到來，一年未見，大家寒喧問候，加强聯繫，增進友誼。 在司儀曾淑茜老師宣佈大會秩序開始後，即由余文皇主席致開會詞，佢語重心長地鼓勵子弟們努力、加强學習中華文化， 以便將來可以學以致用，服務社會。 對老師們辛勤教導學子，傳承文化，作育英才的偉大貢獻，給予肯定。 余百正教育基金會董事亦發表了熱情洋溢的勗勉之詞，並謂：文化交流當由儒學傳承開始，儒學，即儒家思想，是中華文化 的重要組成部分， 它影響了成千上萬的中國人。孔聖賢（孔子）是中國山東曲阜人，後裔遍及世界各地，繁衍了八十多代，是世界時間延續最 長有記載的家譜。 儒家思想也使孔子成為中華（東方）文化的代表，影響了西方的學術界。孔子周遊列國傳授學說，請益各國名士，最後形成 儒家學說，受到後世人的尊崇與愛戴， 他的“中庸之道”影響了以後歷代朝廷。乾隆皇九下曲阜祭祀孔子先師的壯舉給後人留下深刻的印象。 孔子語錄： “修身齊家治國平天下”，“有朋自遠方來，不亦樂乎”等都是最好的詮釋。 其實儒家思想能够在幾千年歷史的長河中一枝獨秀，而獨領風騷是因為他弘揚“尊師重道”，“大為無妄”的文化精神。 而且儒學最講究的是：孝（善事孝為先），禮（禮讓，禮貌），信（誠信，以誠相待），義（忠義，義令）， 節（節約，節儉）等名言，影響了歷代文人墨客，皆留下深深的烙印。 所以我們要繼承和發揚優秀的道德品行，弘揚民族精神，和時代精神，形成良好的道德風尚，促進人類世界和平發展， 以及促進人類和諧共處的精神新風貌。 而今儒家思想影響了一代又一代的中國人，使它成為華夏子孫的精神食粮，它是幾千年來中華文明的結晶， 也是世界文化寶庫珍貴的奇葩和財富，希望我們既要吸起，傳承儒家思想的精華，又要弘揚儒家思想那樸實無華的文化素養。 以此立德立人，推己及人的高尚品格，語畢獲得全場掌聲不絕。 
菲律濱余風采堂理事和優秀子弟合影 接着由主席余文皇，名譽理事長余振榮及諮詢委員余應 豪分别頒發優秀生獎學 金及獎狀， 教師鼓勵金和清寒子弟助學金。 教師代表余威德致謝詞，優秀生則由余榮聰同學致謝詞。 最後由本堂招待茶點。 余百正諮詢委員為了表示支持及嘉許本會每年頒發之獎教、獎助學，特於會後假座帝苑海鮮酒家設宴招待各位理事，老師， 優秀生及家長等人。 最後攝影留念，劃下完美句點。 菲律濱余風采堂訊
下期預告下一期的風采電子季刊將在二零零八年九月中出版。歡迎大家投稿。 稿件需在二零零八年八月十五日前經電郵 (editor @ yeefungtoy.org) 或郵寄 (風采電子季刊，226 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6A 1Z7) 到本刊編輯收。 |
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In this Issue:
Message from the EditorReports from Yee Fung Toy Chapters
What is in the Next Issue?Message from the EditorWelcome to the 15th
issue of the Yee Fung Toy Global Village Voice, an
electronic newsletter for the World Yee community. In this issue we are
featuring celebrations of the annual Spring Banquets
from associations around the world. The 7.8-magnitude
earthquake, which devastated the south-western
province of Szechuan on May 12 has left more than
69,000 dead, 370,000 injured, with 17,406 listed as
missing and more than 4.8 million people left
homeless. The world communities responded, reaching
out with their helping hands, providing clean drinking
water and sanitation services, distributing relief
supplies including food, shelter materials, and
medicare, donating money to help these quake victims
to rebuild their lives and lost homes. Members of the World Yee Family Association, The Yee Fung Toy Family Associations, the Yee Fung Toy Societies and The Hong Kong Yue Clansman, The students and teachers of the Fengcai Middle School, the students and teachers of Elegantia College also cared, contributing money to the various charitable organizations, which in turn forwarded the donations to the proper authorities in China to help those in need. Thanks to everyone for contributing advice, articles, photos, and editorial assistance, including:
Jim Yee, Vancouver
Fung Toy Campus Activities
Celebrating the 104th Anniversary of the Yee Fung Toy Society of CanadaThe Yee Fung Toy Society of Canada celebrated its 104th anniversary and the Chinese New Year of the Rat on February 23, 2008. 
The ancestor ritual Ceremony at noon. The ancestor ritual started at 12:00 noon in the YFT House on 226 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C. where Chairman Mr. Kan Yu, the YFT advisors, and the Board of directors made offerings to our ancestor Yee Chung-sheung. Mr. Steven Yee emceed the afternoon ceremony. Special guests who attended this ceremony include B.C. MLA Mr. Richard T. Lee; YFT Society of Montreal Advisor Mr. and Mrs. Wing Shui and our cousins from the Mah Society and the Tse Clansman Association. 
After the ritual our YFT women's Choir sang the YFT Society Song, Mr. Gary Yee delivered a welcoming speech that touched on the history of the Society. Congratulatory speeches from our guests. Followed by Mr. Shui Ji Yu who read the congratulatory letters, then Mr. James Yu gave the thank you speech. After the short ceremony, we all had lunch in the YFT House, we especially enjoyed the delicious home made traditional dim sum provided by members of the Tse Benevolent Association Women’s Committee. 
YFT Society of
Canada Board - 2008 Group Picture with Consulate
General Yang Qiang and Judge Bill Yee.
Our Spring Banquet started at 6 pm at the Floata Seafood Restaurant. Honoured guests included the PRC Vancouver Consul General Yang Qiang; Vancouver City Councillor Mr. George Chow and Vancouver City Councillor Raymond Louie. Also in attendance for the festivities were Seattle YFT Vice President Mr. Shum Yee and his wife, Advisor Mr. Fred Yee, Advisor Mr. Suey Yee and his wife plus two other Seattle guests. Special guests included Judge Bill Yee, YFT Society of Montreal Advisor Mr. and Mrs. Wing Shui Yee, his famous son, Doctor John Yee and his family. Other guests included the Mah and Tse Benevolent Association cousins, Fung Toy Alumni, and other invited guests from the Chinese Community, and of course, our own YFT members and their families. We had over 400 people attend this festive gathering. The Banquet festivities began with the traditional Lion dance performed by the YFT Youth Group, followed by the Yee Fung Toy Song sang by the Ladies Choir of the Recreation Committee. 
Ms. Esther Yue, and Mr. James Yu emceed the formal evening program. Both Esther and James did a fantastic job emceeing. As usual, Mr. Kan Yu delivered a wonderful welcoming speech. Anniversary Greetings from the PC Vancouver Consul General Yang Qiang, City Councillor Mr. George Chow and City Councillor Mr. Raymond Louie. After the speech by the YFT Society of Vancouver Chairman Mr. Jim Yee, who gave an account of the 2007 YFT events and the upcoming 2008 events. Mr. James Yu read out all the guest list and thank everyone who attended this anniverary event. 
2008 Scholarship
Recipients.
Both Mr. Phillip Yu and Mr. David Yee emceed the Vancouver YFT Scholarship Awards. There were 18 outstanding students this year. Five students were from the Elementary level: Natalie Yu, Ashley Yu, Christopher Yee, Allison Yu and Nicholas Yee. Twelve students were from the Secondary level: Maurice Yu, Nicole Yu, Anna Yee, Jackson Yu, Kayla Yu, Miranda Yu, Peter Yu, Elizabeth Yee, James Yu, Polly Yu, Tiffany Yu and Alvis Yu. One from University: Annabelle Yee. Mr. Phillip Yu and Esther Yue emceed the entertainment portion of the program. Performances by the Fung Toy Alumni and songs from the Women’s Singers were followed by a few guest Karaokes. Judge Bill Yee, Seattle's YFT Family Association Advisor Fred Yee and several guests sang Karaoke for us. This anniversary cerebration was a tremendous success! Thanks to the volunteers and YFT board members who helped to organize this annual event. Hope to see you all next year. Martin Yee, Vancouver
Houston Yee Family Association 2008 Spring Banquet & Scholarship AwardsThe 20th Yee Fung Toy Association Banquet was held on February 24th, it was a smashing success with PRC consulate officials and Taiwan Economic and Cultural office staff attending. A total of 220 people attended this yearly function and 17 Yee youngsters were awarded scholarships. 
2008 Scholarship
Recipients.
Last year, when Fang Li and Zhou Ding witnessed that none of our young scholarship recipient could utter a word of Chinese, they offered $200 seed money for our association to promote the Chinese language. A year later, all of them said something to express thanks and appreciation; Mathew Bruce and Michael Yu both gave their acceptance speeches, in Chinese of course. The scholarship recipients were: Michael Fan (范凱靜), Abigail Yee, Emma Yee, Michael D. Bruce (永基), Mathew J. Bruce (永杰), Elizabeth Yee (余美華), Kevin Yee (余健輝), Melody Yee (余誠娟), Dana Joe (周穎賢), Jeffrey Joe (周銘仰), Theresa Yee (余穎欣), Ying Tung Yu (余影彤), Lucinda Yu (余西好), Michael Yu (余建豪), Peter Yu (余建威), David Yee (余柏健) and Denise Chee (朱珍兒). 
Houston YFT
Youth Choir.
In Sound of Music, the Von Trapp family sang Edelweiss; we have the Bruce family sing O My Darling Clementine (in Chinese again), with the audience joined in for the chorus. Mark Bruce played the guitar, Dona and Chi Chi Zhong played the violin in support. Frank Yu, Houston
New York YFT Association 2008 Chinese Lunar New Year CelebrationSun neen fai lok「新年快樂！」, sun tai keen hong「身體健康！」to all as we welcome the Year of the Rat, 4706. The New York Yee Fong Toy Association held its Chinese Lunar New Year and honoring senior members’ celebration on Saturday, March 1, 2008.  Luncheon
attendees.
Shortly after noon, our newly elected President Gong Sum 鋼深 joined with our leadership, members, cousins from Boston chapter, Ma & Tse associations to participate in our traditional ancestor worship ceremony.   After the usual formalities, President Gong Sum welcomed everyone and proclaimed the start of the day’s celebrations. Deputy Inspector Gin Yee 余振源 also joined us as we all enjoyed the buffet luncheon. The evening Spring Banquet gala was again at Jing Fong Restaurant. A uniqueness throughout the evening was that life is full of choices and that one needs to take some risk to gain the rewards. As guests came, a group of the Women’s League staff greeted them all. However, this year the staff decided to dress in traditional red jackets. This refreshing look added such a festive atmosphere to the occasion. The restaurants quickly fill with nearly 1000 attendees.  Photo op with
vip guests: CCBA Pres. Justin Yu, TECO Director
General Kenneth Liao, Deputy Inspector Gin Yee &
others.
As expected, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association group led by newly installed President Justin Yu 于金山, Lin Sing Association President James Wong 黃達良, Hoy Sun Ning Yung Association President Alex Wong 黃英漢, Kenneth K.M. Liao 廖港民 (the new Director General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New York) as well as many others arrived early. Following a brief stay and photo op, the group had to return to their installation celebration. Next, was an historical moment for our New York Yee family. The Consul Zhu Liu 朱柳 of the People’s Republic of China in New York arrived to attend our celebrations. This was truly the dawn of a new era, all we had to do was ask. Also attending were Deputy Director General William W. Lin 林維揚 and Director James Wei 魏煥忠 of TECO in New York.  Historical
moments for us.
 Consul Zhu of
PRC in NY and Deputy Director Lin of TECO of NY.
Then, our Grand Elder Peter 耿石 was placed in a unique situation when Deputy Director Lin asked if he can sit with Consul Zhu of PRC. To Grand Elder Peter’s exuberance, Consul Zhu agreed when asked. Peter, then taking a risk, said to Consul Zhu that he had a dream that the two representatives would shake hands, after all we are all Chinese. Again to Peter’s amazement, Consul Zhu agreed. We were all in awe that one historical moment led to another. Welcoming and introducing everyone was Women’s League President Kennie 錦娉 who also acted as Master of Ceremony for the night. Shortly after President Gong Sum’s opening remarks, a few of the Boston’s Women’s League joined our Women’s League group for a singing debut of traditional Chinese New Year songs. Everyone was enchanted by the performance that included some dancing routines.
Before continuing, I
would like to acknowledge the following people: New
York State Governor Spitzer for sending
representatives Lai Sun Yee and George Hu to present
us with a Proclamation as we celebrate the Lunar New
Year, the Year of the Rat; Manhattan Borough President
Scott Stringer for sending Jimmy Yan to present us
also a Proclamation; New York City Comptroller William
C. Thompson Jr. for sending Sandra Ung to present us
with a Commendation; and finally, Councilman John Liu
for taking time out of his busy schedule to bring a
Proclamation and say a few congratulatory well wishes
for the New Year. John has been an advocate for Asian
affairs and we need to support him so we can have a
voice in government.
  The free raffle was such a hit last year, we had to do it again. We want to thank Kathy Design, Ltd., Jing Fong Restaurant, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Yee, Mega/Merica School and White Swan Bakery for donating to the 21 gifts that were raffled off. The evening was also filled with entertainment from the DJ 李國帡 and his performers. They even got President Gong Sum to participate in one of their routines.   A picture is worth a
thousand words, but being there is much better. For
those who did not come, there is always next year. But
the choice is yours, you need to act early. As a
reminder, the 2009 National Yee Family convention will
be in New York City and fast approaching. It will be
quite a busy time with the need of resources and help.
Make the choice to volunteer; the rewards could be
enlightening. This evening does not just happen. Many
hours and efforts goes into making this work. So, once
again thank you all for making this year another
joyous event and hope to see everyone next year. For more pictures,
please click here. Frank Yee, New York
Phoenix Yees Celebrate the New Year at Spring BanquetSounds of "Gung Hay Fat Choy" filled the room at the Phoenix Yee Fung Toy Family Association Spring Banquet held at the Great Wall Hong Kong Cuisine Restaurant on Saturday night, March 1st. Over 390 Yee Family members and friends enjoyed an evening together to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Rat.  Los Angeles YFT Association
President Stanley Yee and his wife Amy, Western
U.S.Grand Vice President Alan Yee from Los Angeles,
Western U.S. Grand President Joseph Yu and his wife
from San Francisco and Grand Elder John M. Yee and
his wife from Phoenix.
Honored guests included Western U.S. Grand President Joseph Yu from San Francisco and Western U.S.Grand Vice President Alan Yee from Los Angeles. Los Angeles Yee Fung Toy Association President Stanley Yee and his wife Amy were present for the evening festivities. A special highlight of the evening was the recognition of Mrs. Sue Hing, who is the eldest Yee Family member in attendance. President Rudy Yee presented a red envelope with lucky money to her for this honor. 
President
Rudy
Yee and Mrs. Rudy Yee (Mary Ann) with scholarship
students.
Outstanding Yee students were presented scholarships for their scholastic achievements. High school students include Kaysey Fung of Xavier College Preparatory, Elizabeth Yee of Washington High School, Megan Yee of Desert Mountain High School, Tyler Tompkins of Saguaro High School, Stephanie Yee of Hamilton High School, and Michael Wong of Horizon High School. Junior high scholarship winners included Zachary Yee and Emily Yee. Chinese school winners were George Yu, John Yu, and Derek Yu. All outstanding students expressed their appreciation for the Yee scholarships and the support of their proud parents. The Phoenix Yee Fung Toy Association expressed its grateful appreciation for everyone and their participation in this joyful event. Thanks to the generosity of the Great Wall Hong Kong Cuisine Restaurant, New Hong Kong Restaurant and the Super L Market for providing the gift certificates for the raffle drawing. Everyone enjoyed another New Year dinner with family and friends and is looking forward to next year's Yee Spring Banquet. Gung Hay Fat Choy! Rudy Yee, Phoenix
New England YFT Spring BanquetThe Spring Festival and Seniors Appreciation Banquet was held at the Empire Garden Restaurant on Saturday, March 8, 2008. 
Gilbert Ho, President of the Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Association of New
England, presents CBA Award Certifcates to
President Ho Lee (right) and Vice President Jack
(left).
 
 Photos courtesy of Ken
Lee, brother of Sarah, Chairperson of NE YFT Women's
Committee. Detroit YFT Spring BanquetThe Detroit Chapter held its Spring Banquet at the Golden Harvest Restaurant in Warren, Michigan on Sunday, March 16th. About 100 members and
friends were in attendance and enjoyed a delicious
meal consisting of the following dishes: Bird's Nest soup Edward Yee, Detroit
Elegantia College Students and Teachers Visited the Kaiping Fengcai Middle School
Group picture of
students and teachers.
Fifty Elegantia College Students and teachers visited the Kaiping Fengcai Middle School on March 17, 2008. Through this one day face-to-face exchange of educational ideas and informations, the relationship and friendship between the two schools were bolstered and deepened. Sacramento YFT Spring Festival Celebration and BanquetWe welcomed the Year of the Rat and celebrated the Spring Festival on Sunday, March 30, 2008.  We all enjoyed a Dim Sum Lunch at our YFT Office after paying homage to our ancestors at noon. Our senior citizen members who are 75 and over received lucky red envelopes and had their pictures taken. In the evening, the 2008 Spring Banquet dinner was held at the Rice Bowl Restaurant. Close to 450 guests
attended our Spring Banquet this year. Guests from the
San Fransciso YFT Headquarter, guests from the
Stockton YFT Chapter, our Mah cousins and honored
guests from the Sacramento community. 
Dr. and Mrs.
Herbert Yee at the Banquet Head Table.
 Sacramento YFT Grand Advisor Gene Yee.
 Vivian Yee belts
out another popular Chinese song (left) while
President Stanley Yee offers a bit of Spring
Festival "Cheer" to a former Sacramento YFT Board
member (English Secretary), Dr. Robert Yee (Dr.
David Yee's Dad).
Photos courtesy of Dr. David Yee, grandson of Dr. Herbert Yee. Christian Alliance P.C. Lau
Memorial International School Students Visited the
Fengcai Middle School
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