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風采電子季刊

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Issue 19 www.yeefungtoy.org/newsletter 2009/06/14

目錄

編者話

修葺荻海名賢余忠襄公祠

世界余氏宗親總會第四屆(2009年)懇親大會

全美余風采堂第廿三屆懇親大會

風采總分堂報導

風采月刊

春季號(第91期)

Spring 2009 FTM Issue Cover  FTM Spring Issue Contents    


開平市風采校園生活


開平市風采華僑中學


台山市白沙鎮武溪中學


香港風采中學快訊


下期預告


編者話

各位親愛的宗親、各位讀者,大家好!

歡迎來到第十九期的「風采電子季刊」,這是世界余氏宗親團体的電子訊報。

第十九期的「風采電子季刊」以各地余風采堂舉辦的春節聯歡、清明時節慶活動為主題。各風采分堂之活動由各余氏宗親會提供。

以下有幾個活動好消息與大家分享!如有意參加者,可向你們所在地之余氏公會(堂會/宗祠)報名。

一、全美余氏第二十三屆墾親大會,定期今年八月八、九、十、十一日一連四天在紐約舉行。

二、世余第四屆懇親大會、定於十一月六、七、八日,一連三天在馬來西亞吉隆坡舉行。

三、荻海名賢余忠襄公祠重修竣工慶典活動、定於十一月十、十一、十二日,一連三天在開平舉行。

今年的新型豬流感病例最早於四月初在墨西哥出現,豬流感又稱為甲型 H1N1 病毒,是種豬隻會感染的呼吸道疾病,主要透過咳嗽、噴嚏等飛沫在人類之間傳染,墨西哥已有超過百人的死亡可能與豬流感有關, 另有超過一千六百件疑似或確認病例; 起初被稱為「豬流感」疫潮,世衛其後指出引發疫潮的病毒並非只在豬隻發現。

美國及加拿大亦出現確認病例,紐西蘭、西班牙、法國、以色列和巴西則傳出疑似病例。 目前,甲型流感 H1N1 在全球範圍的傳播急劇上升,病例數目已經達到大約兩萬八千例。 病毒遍布七十四個國家。 全世界已有一百四十一人死於甲型流感 H1N1 。 世界衛生組織的這一宣佈將意味著各國政府應該繼續為更多人可能感染此類流感病毒做準備。

最近世界衛生組織(World Health Organization) 總幹事陳馮富珍主持完緊急專家會議後,在六月十二日召開記者會。 據了解,專家將向陳馮富珍建議,將甲型 H1N1 流感警告級別升至最高第六級「大爆發」的級別,這是四十一年來世衛組織首次宣佈全球流感爆發。 美國疾病預防控制中心的衛生官員說, 雖然世衛組織將警戒級別提升到最高級,但他們不需要改變目前的應對措施。 美國政府此前已經按照「流感全球爆發」的標準採取相應措施。 治療流感藥物已經分發到各州。美國政府投入十億美元,研究可以治愈甲型 H1N1 流感病毒及其變體的疫苗。 此外,很多地區的染病人數正在開始下降。

甲型流感的危機並沒有消除,希望大家可以加強自保,注意衛生,盡量不要乘坐飛機進行長途的旅行, 如果要,最好要帶好口罩。目前所有的防範措施都是有必要的。 請大家不要到人群集中的地方,如一定要去,記住要勤洗手。

謝謝宗親們的投稿與支持,有您的參與,相信這份電子報將會不斷的成長與進步。

本刊得以順利完成,實有賴各下列余氏宗親的鼎力相助和衷誠合作,包括:

  • 加拿大温哥華余風采堂的余柏寧先生、余榮燊先生、余金星先生。
  • 加拿大點問頓余風采堂的余英華先生、余國基先生、余偉毅先生。
  • 加拿大卡城余風采堂的余策源先生。
  • 加拿大安省余風采堂的余穎俊先生。
  • 加拿大滿地可余風采堂的余紹然先生。
  • 美國三藩市余風采總堂的余健全先生。
  • 美國斐匿余風采堂的余文澤先生、余文勁先生、余長全先生、余偉虹女士。
  • 美國二埠余風采堂的余李慕蓮女士、余庭穩先生、余汝韶先生。
  • 美國紐約余風采堂的余宏基先生、余鋼深先生。
  • 美國舍路余風采堂的余海量先生。
  • 美國積彩余風采堂的余次屏先生。
  • 美國紐英崙余風采堂的余厚利先生、余超群先生、余定邦先生。
  • 美國休斯敦余風采堂的余頌輝先生。
  • 美國企李崙余風采堂的余顯良先生。
  • 菲律濱余風采堂的余健華先生。
  • 香港余氏宗親會主席余健倫先生、余華軸先生。
  • 馬來西亞懇親大會籌委會秘書長余開雲先生。

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


修祠簡報

〈一〉 重修荻海余忠襄公祠全部工程,經己竣工,完成我余氏歷史性的盛事。
〈二〉 定期三月廿八日舉行重修入伙儀式,當日在祠堂內筵開百席,招待內地各省、縣、市宗親。 同時,如有海外宗親屆時返鄉、亦一併歡迎參加。
〈三〉 隆重開幕剪綵典禮,將於十一月十二日舉行,邀請海外宗親和嘉賓參加。

附加說明:

〈A〉 世余第四屆懇親大會、定於十一月六、七、八日,一連三天在馬來西亞舉行。
〈B〉 散會後,九日飛回香港或開平,參加修祠活動。
〈C〉 十一月十一日,在武溪中學頒發獎學金儀式。
〈D〉 十一月十二日,參加祠堂重修開幕典禮。
〈E〉 如不參加世余懇親,只係參加修祠開幕慶典,請於十一月十日前到達開平,指定旅店報到。

順告:

全美余氏第二十三屆墾親大會,定期今年八月八、九、十、十一日一連四天在紐約舉行。

聯絡人

世界余氏宗親總會 名譽會長  余文勁謹啟 (一月廿六日)


印尼余氏宗親聯誼會春節聯歡團結一致把組織越辦越好

印尼余氏宗親聯誼會 (Perhimpunan Marga IE、YIE) 於二月五日晚上七時,在雅加達大旺海鮮酒家舉行春節團拜聯歡晚會。


余氏宗親聯誼會諸理監事合影。前左起:余淇程、余柏興、余有南、余麥風、 余育群、余有信偕夫人林莉芬、余玟賢、余瓊珍、余金益、余清洞。後右一至四為: 余依俊、余煉光、余銳光等合照留影(周順毅攝影)

余氏宗親聯誼會名譽顧問余有南,理事會主席: 余有信伉儷、余育群,副主席: 余玟賢、余柏興,輔導委員會主席余麥風伉儷; 中文秘書余煉光; 財政余淇程; 公關余金益; 文娛余瓊珍、余銳光及青年部成員等,近二百多名余氏宗親歡聚一堂,共慶佳節。

輔導委員會主席余麥風在講話中向與會宗親們拜年,並祝福大家新春愉快,身體健康,萬事如意。 他說,該組織自去年八月二十八日成立至今已將近半年了,希望今後能有更多的宗親,不分男女老少, 地區、籍貫及宗教信仰積極加入會員,大家秉承同一個根源, 團結一致,把余氏宗親聯誼會越辦越好。

此外,他也藉此機會對中國廣東暨南大學華文學院院長郭熙和華文主任唐燕兒的到來參加表示歡迎。

余有信和余育群兩位主席也均先後上台致祝賀詞,並希望通過此次聯歡會,能進一步增進宗親們彼此間的團結和情誼。

青年部代表余依俊在講話時稱,我國改革開放後,政府把春節正式製定為國定假日, 華人可自由的過春節,對此他希望大家應該珍惜和感恩,並希望能把這中華文化傳統繼續發揚光大。

餘興節目中除了有卡拉 OK 及舞蹈外,另有幸運抽獎等。 聯歡會直到晚上十時許圓滿結束。

印度尼西亞商報記者  周順毅報道

菲律濱余風采堂慶春節鬧元宵

菲律濱余風采堂於二零零九年二月八日(星期日),亦即元宵節前夕,舉行春節聯歡鬧元宵。

是日上午十時,各位理事宗長,婦女組職員齊集本堂三樓風采禮堂舉行己丑年祭祖大典, 由百正宗長主祭,祈求平安順暢,儀式簡單隆重。本堂新屆理事及婦女組職員分別由資深的元老澤民宗長及文皇宗長監誓。

中午時分,本堂假座本市嘉佬街之六福海鮮酒樓舉行春節聯歡會,慶春節鬧元宵。 是日久違了的治齊家長、炎根宗長以及各位宗長,宗親扶老攜幼出席了聯歡會,氣氛熱烈, 鄉音處處,濟濟一堂,出乎意料地爆棚,展現了風采宗親之凝聚力和向心力。

司儀余黎寶蓮以輕快、風趣搞活現場氣氛。主席文皇宗長領導行禮如儀後即致歡迎詞,並向各人致節日的祝賀。 家長治齊宗長致詞,語辭懇親,鼓勵有加,他對本堂之關懷及愛護,數十年如一日,無出其右。

在這歡欣喜慶的日子,祝酒是少不了的,在治齊家長帶領下,各位諮詢委員, 正副理事長上台齊齊向大家祝酒,祝願大家身體健康,牛轉乾坤,堂務日上。

百正宗長此次榮膺理事長是為第三次,佢見到各位宗親熱烈真誠地來參加聯歡會,感到非常高興, 佢謂今日之主題是務實創意,情繫四海,共存共榮,堂務工作任重道遠,希望大家支持,合作, 同時計劃整理本堂余姓族譜,流傳後世,作為飲水思源之根本。

文皇宗長一直以來服務本堂有功,尤其是在其領導下,修茸本堂,粉飾從頭, 煥然一新,特頒熱心服務獎,以資鼓勵。

百正理事長為本堂籌謀發展,獻策建言,豪邁慷慨,造福桑梓特頒「熱心堂務優異獎」以資表揚。 以上兩面獎牌皆由家長治齊親自頒贈。

秘書長余衛強報告堂務時提出本堂十六字真言:「發揚祖德、鄉俗傳延、心牽教育、情繫四海」是本堂工作目標。 本堂堂務工作就朝此方向發展。

每年之春秋二祭,中秋團圓是鄉俗傳延。獎教獎助學是心牽教育。 去年余黎寶蓮老師論說「儒學傳承」介紹孔子儒家思想及其學說,教化萬民,讓宗親們了解做人之道德修養以便發揚祖德。

本堂已走入世界余氏族群行列,是「世界余氏宗親總會」之一份子,並設有電子聯網,隨時與世界各地之余氏宗親交流,情繫四海。

本堂教育基金會由澤民宗長報告,近年來有熱心宗長家屬陸續加注教育基金, 有余鈞光紀念基金(余偉文令先父),余杏中紀念基金(余文堯,余翠嫦,余麗嫦令先父),余梅禮紀念基金(余眉清、余眉珍、 余眉玲令先父), 本堂教育基金會之大門永遠開著,歡迎熱心宗長隨時加入行列,福利桑梓,行善最樂。

余麗嫦宗姐報告婦女組活動概況。新任組長余眉玲呼籲大家團結、合作,共同為本堂發揚風采精神。

余眉珍康樂主任主持娛樂歌唱節目,計有:婦女組合唱:(一)恭喜恭喜, (二)春之晨,(三)春風吻上我的臉;獨唱有余應豪之粵語歌曲「四季歌」,余榮新及李恩惠不約而同各自獨唱「月亮代表我的 心」,關傑明唱「我的中國心」。

還有 Zamantha & Patrick Dancing Queen,  Mama Mia。 余可威之懷舊歌曲亦令人回憶無窮。

最後,大家期待之幸運抽獎高潮迭起,令大會氣氛熱烈高昂。

諮詢委員余應豪致謝詞後,聯歡會圓滿落幕,大家歡天喜地踏上歸途。

菲律濱余風采堂訊

卡城余風采堂春節聯歡

Toast to the
                Lunar New Year

卡城余風采堂於二月十四日舉辦春節聯歡會。中午十二時正先在禮堂祭祖,紀念先賢, 並設茶點招待鄉誼。同日下午六時半在華埠富麗宮大酒樓舉行晚宴,並頒發第十七屆獎學金。

Scholarship
                recipients

大約四百多位嘉賓出席晚宴,包括愛城余風采堂鄉誼、卡城馬氏世表、卡城風采校友會代表、 中國駐卡城總領事館副領事王憲民、領事程洪伉儷、領事張葉飛,以及多個社團首長代表等。

晚宴司儀由黎小娟、余慕慈擔任,兩人分別以中英語簡介該堂的歷史和多年活動。 余風采堂成立於一九二零年,歷史悠久,堂內鄉親團結一心,積極為華社服務,包括去年年前往愛城,參加全國余風采堂慶典, 以及鼓勵青少年參加康體活動,並且設立獎學金,訓勉子弟努力向學,為社群服務。

接著主席余策源致歡迎詞,感謝鄉誼蒞臨晚宴,並祝大家牛年行好運,萬事勝意。 嘉賓副總領事王憲民、保文大律師先後致賀詞。

當晚文娛節目,有卡城中樂推廣曲藝社成員演出中國樂曲,包括《江南好》、 《姑蘇行》、《春江花月夜》和《賽馬》等,更有中國功夫南刀和南拳表演。 此外, Sisi Li 和劉碧雲演唱多首悅耳中英流行曲,還有魔術師余樹人表演摩術。 大會更安排豐富幸運抽獎。

卡加利星島日報記者  鄧鑑文報道

休士頓余風采堂日前舉辦春宴活動


休士頓余風采堂於二月十五日(星期日)晚六時三十分,假華埠珍寶海鮮城舉行二零零九年聯歡春宴。

中華人民共和國駐休士頓總領事館周鼎副總領事、中國駐休斯頓總領事館僑務組長儲開旻領事均受邀出席, 駐休士頓經濟文化辦事處領務組長賴澄民及僑教中心副主任王偉讚等亦與會。

余風采堂余頌輝主席於春宴中致詞並作宗親會年度報告。副總領事周鼎及賴澄民組長分別致詞、問候在場之余氏宗親。

席間除頒發獎學金予優秀子弟外,還有熱鬧的幸運摸彩等餘興節目。

休士頓余風采堂  余頌輝報告

紐約余風采堂探訪華策會人瑞中心

華策會人瑞中心

華策會人瑞中心

二月十八日,紐約余風采堂同仁在鋼深主席、應昌顧問、婦女組組長錦娉的帶領下, 探訪了紐約華策會人瑞中心,給四百多位耆老、長者(包括一零七歲人瑞)奉上了美味可口的包點早餐,受到了耆老們的熱烈歡迎。

欣賞精彩節目  連環節目---口琴獨奏

探訪期間,除了與耆老們舉行新春聯歡、欣賞耆老們精彩舞蹈表演外,并在中心伍寶玲主任、 曾偉林會長陪同下,參觀了中心的行政、娛樂、活動等各項設施,體驗了中心的日常情況,這是一次非常有意義和難得的敬老活動。

紐約余風釆堂  余鋼深報告

紐約余風采堂迎春 盛況空前

photo op

紐約余風采堂於二月二十一日(星期六)假曼哈頓華埠金豐大酒樓慶祝新春佳節,筵開一百桌, 逾千嘉賓出席,盛況空前,兩岸官員均應邀參加,場面熱鬧。當晚司儀由婦女組組長錦娉擔任。

Consul Zhu
                Liu, Consul Wang Bangfu photo op

主席余鋼深、余宏基祝賀各界新春愉快,希望該會在新一年繼續服務僑社,為社區服務。

left to rt,
                Gong, Councilman Gerson, Kenneth, Frank, Eugene

Best wishes
                from NY Governor Paterson's representative, George Hu  Best wishes from Manhattan Borought
                President Stringer's representative Jimmy Yan

left to rt, Edward Ma, Assemblyman Felix
                Ortiz, Judge Ling-Cohan, June Jee

 NY YFT Spring Banquet dance time New York YFT Spring Banquet Congo dance 

Lunar New Year Toast

出席者包括紐約州長特別代表胡思源、紐約市議員郭亞倫、市議員劉醇逸代表段美光、市主計長代表黃敏儀、 曼哈頓區長代表顏世全、市警五分局局長余振源、局長助理雷柏銳、中國駐紐約總領事館僑務組領事朱柳、 駐紐約台北經濟文化辦事處處長廖港民、中華公所主席于金山等。


YFT Officers

From Boston, Mai
                Du's Kung-Fu demonstration  Entertainers doing their thing

NY State Supreme
                Court Justice Dorothy Chin-Brandt, Bernie Cohen, and
                Dave

Ms.Cheung with
                Ms.Cooley presenting Proclamation from State Senator
                Squadron  Ms. Ung presenting Commendation from NYC
                Comptroller Thompson

NY YFT spring
                banquet women's Line dance

Dave, Women's
                League VP Kathy Yu, and her daughter Betty  Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
                table

NY YFT Woman's
                League officers

紐約余風釆堂訊

紐英崙余風釆堂春節聯歡暨敬老晚會


二月二十八日天氣暖和,陽光普照。 紐英崙余風釆堂在這一天假座帝苑大酒樓舉行春節聯歡暨敬老晚會,各界人士及本族宗親近六百人出席宴會。

由鋼深和宏基兩位主席帶領的十多位紐約宗親亦遠道而來,共享春茗。 七時十五分,由明茹和俊明兩位司儀宣佈晚會正式開始。 由婦女組和職員獻唱「賀新歲」和「綠島小夜曲」兩首歌曲, 緊接著由十二人組成的舞蹈組獻演《華爾滋》和《牛仔舞》兩隻集體舞,歌聲甜美,舞姿優雅,穫得全場熱烈的掌聲。

 

武術表演是今年春宴的重要節目。厚利主席兼具吳氏太極和楊氏太極兩家功夫,表演《吳氏太極劍》深穫好評。 五歲的城熹小弟弟是武學世家出身,華林派一路拳和華林派一路棍都虎虎生風。 由四位宗親表演的太極功夫扇已操練多月,演出也非常成功。

厚利主席致歡迎詞,祝福在座各人牛年身強力壯,心想事成。 還特別提起余風釆堂今年將有兩次懇親大會,分別是八月份在紐約舉行的第二十三屆全美余風釆堂懇親大會, 十一月份在馬來西亞舉行的第四屆世界余氏懇親大會。 歡迎各宗親參加,並呼籲年滿十八歲的宗親按規定湧躍繳納懇親費。

今天的嘉賓包括麻卅參議員陳翟蘇妮 (Sonia Chang--Diaz) , 中華公所主席何遠光, 台北駐波士頓經文處處長楊國棟,僑教中心主任簡許邦, 各人均致賀年詞。

積堯副主席在致謝詞時感謝各界人士光臨春宴,特別感謝十多位紐約宗親遠道而來,並感謝贊助抽獎禮物的人士和商號。 宴會中余風采堂致贈紅包給中華公所、中華耆英會、中華廣教學校、中華僑立學校。

同時由廣教學校校長周艷玉女土和僑立學校校董李新鵬先生代領由余風采堂頒發給在兩校就讀的余族子弟的獎學金。

英文書記超群、定邦兩位主持頒發大學獎學金。今年得獎的學生有: 余欣華、 余秀曼、 余日昇、 余曼玲、 余詩敏、余玳嫻、關偉雅、吳耀鵬八人。

抽獎獎品豐富,有帝苑酒樓的禮券,又有二十五元至二百元的現金獎,得獎者均歡呼雀躍。

由潤冰和健興主持的卡啦 OK 節目穿插整個晚會,本堂名歌手眾多,來賓亦熱烈獻唱,舞池中儷影雙雙,整個晚會沉浸在輕歌漫舞中, 晚會在晚上十時三十分才結束。

紐英崙余風釆堂  余厚利報告

全美余風采總堂 盛筵賀春

全美余風采總堂二零零九年春節聯歡慶會,於三月一日晚在金山華埠新亞洲大酒樓、會賓樓同步舉行,筵開一百三十席。

中國駐舊金山總領事高占生與領事一行五人;舊金山市議會議長邱信福、市議員馬兆光、 加州稅務委員會主席余淑婷宗妹親臨到賀並頒贈賀狀; 加州參議院副執行席余胤良的代表余健全也致贈賀狀; 舊金山教育委員余鼎昂宗長、合和主席暨余風采總堂元老余習文、人和主席彭書城、前任中華總會館總董胡衍富、 寧陽副主席陳元富、華商副會長趙惠貞、 統促會副會長伍柱鈞等各界政要、僑領、社會賢達、馬氏世表、謝氏世表、各埠分堂宗親昆仲及嘉賓蒞臨,冠蓋雲集,把酒言歡, 共賀春禧。

宴會由中文副書記余凱熠擔任司儀,主席余允仁致歡迎詞說,「今晚是余風采總堂春宴的好日子,感謝各位嘉賓撥冗光臨。 過去的一年除積極辦好堂務外,使總堂平穩渡過,與僑團良好合作,互相支持服務僑社。」

高占生總領事致賀詞表示,中國大陸過去的一年是極不平凡的一年,奧運會、 殘運會的成功舉辦、抗雪災和地震、神舟七號載人升空凱旋、中美建交三十年發展好勢頭、兩岸關係日催進步, 都與海外僑胞的支持分不開。

高占生總領事讚揚稱余風采總堂是灣區知名僑團,為僑社僑胞謀福祉,在北京奧運聖火傳遞、捐款四川賑災等作出積極貢獻。

人和總會館主席彭書城代表中華總會館總董致賀詞,以重複八次「代」字來祝福余風采總堂: 代代人才輩出、代代財源廣進、代代發揚光大、代代平安風采。

美西總長余臻發、世界余氏宗親會副會長余杰民分別致春宴詞,中文副書記余凱熠介紹嘉賓,文娛組長余堯沛主持卡拉 OK, 最後由副主席余振兆致答謝詞,衷心感謝來賓的隆情厚意。

全美余風采堂將於今年八月八日在紐約市舉行第二十三屆墾親大會,為期四天; 此外,全世界余氏宗親第四屆墾親大會將於十一月六日在馬來西亞吉隆坡市舉行,為期三天。

全美余風采總堂訊

二埠余風采堂春宴盛會


二埠余風采堂於三月八日(星期日)舉行金牛年春節聯歡慶會。

是日中午,在本堂大廳舉行祭祖。本堂正副主席、元老、顧問、職員、宗親及三藩市余風采總堂, 士德頓的來賓二百多人聚會一堂,喜氣洋洋。祭禮莊嚴肅穆,隆重而熱烈,禮成,備有布斐響眾。

晚上六時,在本埠福滿樓酒家春宴慶會,筵開五十席,五百多人。 廳堂佈置華麗,橫幅高懸,鮮花艷麗,五彩繽紛,本埠宗親,僑社首長,外埠嘉賓接踵到場,冠蓋雲集,高朋滿座,樂聲悠揚, 一派節日熱鬧歡樂氣氛。


宴會開始,由西文書記金堅主持,中文書記庭穩介紹貴賓,首先由本堂主席汝晃致歡迎詞,跟着世界余氏宗親會副會長余杰民元老, 美西總長余臻發,二埠前市長余福慶及三藩市余風采總堂主席余允仁相繼講話,熱烈祝賀春宴; 總堂顧問余健全代表加州參議院副執行議長余胤良博士向本堂正副主席頒發祝賀狀, 加州評稅局主席余淑婷也向本堂主席頒發祝賀狀, 隨後,本堂樹雄副主席致答謝詞,多謝各僑團賀儀及美麗鮮花。宴會進入高潮時刻,由總顧問、元老、總長、主席紛紛向大家敬酒, 祝大家新年快樂,萬事如意。

隨着宴會的進行,由總顧問緒揚夫人主持的文娛節目也配合助慶,悠揚的鋼琴演奏、流行樂曲、 激昂的高歌、粵曲清唱給宴會增添了歡樂熱情氣氛,給人留下了深刻的印象。

九時左右,宴會結束,宗親和賓客帶着愉快的心情,盡興而歸,待明年百花盛放的時候,又再重逢。

二埠余風采堂  余庭穩報告

斐匿余風采堂春節聯歡晚會

美國亞利桑那州鳳凰城的斐匿余風采堂於三月十五日晚在六福酒家舉辦春節聯歡宴會,是日晚上七時左右,只見酒家張燈結彩, 一片歡聲笑語,嘉賓包括從加州遠道而來的全美余氏副總長余以信伉儷、南加州余風采堂主席余施橋伉儷、社會賢達, 僑社各界人士包括有二十多位本地僑團首長及斐匿余風采堂的余氏宗親等四百多人濟濟一堂,場面盛大,氣氛非常熱鬧。

斐匿余風采堂的余哲夫及俊朗的余氏年青後起之秀余振賢分別擔任晚會的中、英文司儀。 斐匿余風采堂主席余長全先後用台山話及英文致歡迎詞,祝願大家牛年行好運。 全美余氏副總長余以信致詞表示,斐匿余風采堂人才濟濟,大家團結一致,他很欣賞該會所的職員工作認真負責, 雖然大多數職員都是土子(美國土生土長),但他們都非常熱心會務,他發現這些土子的中文講得越來越好,可喜可賀! 他相信斐匿余風采堂有這麼多優秀人才,該所的族務一定蒸蒸日上。

來自南加州余風采堂主席余施橋致詞祝願大家新年進步,身體健康,萬事如意!

會中世界余氏宗親會名譽主席余文勁(John M. Yee)、美西副總長余以信(Alan Yee)以及斐匿余風采堂主席余長全(Rudy Yee)代表斐匿余風采堂向來自旗杆鎮(Flagstaff)的余玉珠(Mrs. Albert Wong)、余榮享(Mr. Bill Yee)頒發獎牌,以表彰他們熱心族務工作及對公所的大力支持。

在所有職員上台為大家敬酒祝賀之後,六位品學兼優的余氏子弟上台領取獎學金。 斐匿余風采堂素來重視對下一代的培養教育,每年都撥出一筆為數不少的資金作為獎學金頒發給優秀的余氏子弟, 今年獎助分為小學組及中學組、獲獎學金的共有五名學生,小學生三名,中學生兩名,另一名學生獲得助金。

當晚的宴會還有抽獎活動,獎品均由「新香港酒家」、「環球布斐」、「六福酒家」及「欣欣超市」捐出相當豐富。

隨後展開精彩的表演節目包括來自中國上海的音樂家賀綠蒂小姐為大家彈奏美妙的古筝樂曲, 賀綠蒂精彩表演贏得在場嘉賓一次又一次的熱烈掌聲,將晚會的氣氛推至高潮。

宴會在既温馨又熱鬧氣氛中結束了,很多朋友開心地表示:能夠出席場面盛大的斐匿余風采堂春宴,實屬榮幸之事。

美國亞省時報記者  鄧凌報導

滿地可余風采堂春茗聯歡紀盛

2009 Spring
                Banquet in Montreal YFT

滿地可埠余風采堂於三月廿三日(星期一)晚七時假紅寶石大酒樓舉行春茗聯歡晚宴,出席鄉親、各界嘉賓近二百人,美酒佳餚、 歌聲不斷,加上精彩體操表演,氣 氛熱烈、温馨!

大會主持余文蔚首請該堂主席余紹然致歡迎詞,余主席在講話中匯報家鄉荻海埠之余氏祠堂重修工程已全部竣工, 並隆重舉行落成大典;全加余風采堂第十六屆懇親大會定於二零一二年在卑詩省温哥華市舉行(第十五屆懇親大會於二零零八年在亞 省愛民頓市舉辦、 第十四屆於二零零四年由本埠余風采堂在滿地可舉辦);全美余風采堂第廿三屆懇親大會定於今年八月八日至十一日, 一連四天在紐約市舉行; 另外,他還報告了其他多項世界余氏宗親的主要活動。他表示均歡迎各地鄉親屆時往參加,同申慶賀。

中國大使館石偉及劉春光兩位領事兼一等秘書專程到來出席,石偉代表大使館向余風采堂同人致以衷心的祝賀, 他並說這次已是他任內第五次出席該會的慶典活動雲。

最後,由該堂余海俊宗長致答謝詞,並介紹在座僑領、中西嘉賓、馬、謝世表等起立相見,以及宣讀贊助經費和抽獎禮物之善長、 寶號名單,以表謝意。

表演時段除歌唱外,還有由今年才十二歲之魁省體操代表隊成員 Andy 余小弟弟表演屬加拿大國家級之體操項目,可惜因場地所限,衹能表演多種方式之空翻、背翻、一字馬等地面技能, 但難度極高,而且動作很標準化,熟練而且有勁,獲得掌聲如雷!

此外,今年最佳學業成績獲得者余珍珍小妹妹,也登台接受由余國堯宗長頒發之獎狀。 想不到的是,這位小妹妹也是 Andy 余的姊姊。 真是一門雙傑!

在卡拉 OK 時段,由每席選出一位登台獻唱;此外,還有嘉賓林女士、林典、蔡漢利、謝華等好歌之人獻唱。

主人偕同石偉、劉春光兩位領事還熱情地逐桌敬酒,氣氛熱鬧、歡快﹗抽獎節目也隨即展開, 以每人之入席券號碼為準,中獎者皆大歡喜。晚會約在十時左右宣告圓滿閉幕。

華僑時報專訊

余靖銅像在開平風采堂揭幕


據廣州日報記者黃文生、通訊員邱鎮堯報導,三月廿八日上午,開平市在名賢余忠襄公祠舉行余靖銅像揭幕典禮。 來自香港、澳門和珠三角、粵北、粵西等十六個縣市及江門五邑地區二千多余氏後人參加了慶典。


江門市副市長李崴、江門市文廣新局局長廖振明、副局長王炳森、開平市政協主席譚德榮、司徒振波、 黃繼燁、余明達、關開宗,香港余風采五堂會、香港余氏宗親會等社團,以及香港余氏宗親會會長余健倫、 余渠、余柏齡、余潤樑、澳門開平同鄉會會長余焯源、余華賜等社團首長、風采中學師生、名賢、 以及鄉親專程回鄉出席了揭幕活動。



名賢余忠襄公祠又叫風采堂,是開平市最著名的古祠堂,也是江門五邑僑鄉最大最早的中西合璧、祠校合一的祠堂。 風采堂是清末台山、開平兩縣余姓宗族為紀念余氏祖先、北宋名臣余靖(1000—1064 年)今廣東曲江人,字安道,號武溪,諡襄公而建。 始建於光緒三十二年 (1906 年),1914 年竣工。 據專家考證,嶺南最為著名的祠堂有兩家,一是廣州陳家祠,二是開平名賢余忠襄公祠。


風采堂二零零二年被廣東省政府定為省一級文物保護單位。 祠堂中廳的「風采堂」牌匾墨寶,乃五邑文化名人陳白沙手書。如今,余姓後人已遍佈世界一百一十多個國家和地區。

風采堂距今歷時近一個世紀,特別是經日軍侵華和文革摧殘,飽經風雨,陳年失修,殘舊不堪。 江門市李崴副市長在揭幕儀式致辭中表示,重修公祠及名賢余忠襄公銅像的揭幕,對挖掘、打造、弘揚僑鄉文化、 華僑文化具有重大意義。

二零零四年,世界余氏第二屆懇親大會積極推動修葺余忠襄公祠。之後,香港余風采五堂會、香港余氏宗親會承諾募集鉅資, 美、加各地風采堂和海內外余氏鄉親積極響應,共募集資金近六百萬元,于二零零七年三月啟動加固修葺工程。 修葺工程歷時兩年,目前主體工程已竣工。

 


是日慶典活動,余氏宗親代表、當地政府相關領導、香港余風采五堂會、香港余氏宗親會等社團以及香港、 澳門、等社團首長、名賢嘉賓們為「風采堂」牌匾和余靖銅像進行揭幕。

2009-03-29 04:20:00 來源: 廣州日報 (廣州)


余紹賢堂五百餘嘉賓飲春酒


據三藩市僑社記者葉坤玲報道,三藩市余紹賢堂三月廿九日晚於華埠新亞洲大酒樓隆重舉行新春聯歡慶會。 加州參議院副執行長余胤良博士伉儷、加州評稅局主席余淑婷、三藩市教育委員余鼎昂伉儷、合和總會館主席余習文伉儷、 余風采總堂主席、顧問、元老及各界僑團首長近五百人出席場面熱鬧。中文副書記余凱熠擔任慶會司儀。

余煦鴻主席致歡迎詞重申總堂一貫熱心僑社活動和服務僑親、關心宗親,奉行敬老慈幼宗旨, 故設立敬老金,使耆英感到有歸屬感,並鼓勵大家關心他們;該堂還設有助學金, 鼓勵青少年勤奮向學。 在堂務方面,希望大家同心同德,群策群力將堂務再上一層樓。

余胤良、余淑婷先後發表講話。並向總堂和前任主席余修德、現任主席余煦鴻、副主席余振兆等頒發賀狀。 三藩市教育委員余鼎昂亦發表了熱情洋溢的講話,讚揚余紹賢堂為宗親和僑胞服務所作出的貢獻。

余振兆副主席致答謝詞時表示,特別高興頒發助學金給五十三位活潑可愛,成績優異的小學生。 希望他們好好學習,因為他們是社會棟樑,國家希望,將來要更好地為社會、為國家服務,為族人爭光。 他還特別感謝余風采總堂、余紹賢堂的兄弟及各界僑團首長蒞臨盛會。並特別宣布,經過兩年多時間籌建,耗資五十多萬元, 在家鄉廣東開平荻海的忠襄公祠的修建工程已經竣工,將在今年十一月十二日舉行重修開幕典禮,屆時歡迎宗親踴躍參加。

副中文書記余凱熠介紹嘉賓後,卡拉 OK 等助興節目由余風采總堂主席余允仁主持。 首先由余風采總堂婦女部合唱團演唱,有八十多歲老婆婆及余允仁主席等擅唱者獻唱,博得了滿堂彩。

出席當晚慶會的嘉賓還有余風采總堂元老余習文、余祝佑、美西總長余臻發、顧問余煦鴻、余樹勳、總堂主席余允仁、 副主席余振兆、二埠余風采堂主席余汝晃、財政余樹堯、幹事余巨沾、余文惠、余建穰委員、余象賢堂全體宗親、 余紹賢堂顧問余習文、 余祝佑、余臻發、余育涓、余春焯;余觀濤夫人、余雄萬夫人、余兆光夫人、中文書記余永源、副書記余凱熠、 西文書記余武良、副書記余堯沛、財政周岐、副財政余存集、核數余錦標、余華強。


清明時節雨紛紛 紐英崙余風采堂祭掃公墓


「望合公墓」(Mt. Hope Cemetery) 是波士頓地區一處古老的墳場,現在由麻省政府管理。此處設有美國軍人陣亡將士墓園,很多華人先僑亦埋葬於此。 早年華僑都是隻身遠涉重洋到美國謀生,很多人都沒有家人照料,身後事都靠宗親會或同鄉會代辦。 故墳場內很早就建造了一座華人公墓,方便各宗親會或同鄉會同時向各先人拜祭。

原來的公墓因年久失修,早已破敗不堪。經紐英崙華人歷史學會和紐英崙中華公所多年努力奔走, 由熱心的僑社和僑界人士捐資興建的新公墓終於在兩年前完成。 墓石上雕刻着蒼勁的「愼終追遠」四個大字,墓門很有創意,墓園顯得莊嚴粛穆。

 

三月廿九日,紐英崙余風采堂由超群顧問、厚利主席、積堯主席、建興書記四人冒着大雨, 携備金猪、糕點、祭酒、香燭前往公墓拜祭,思念先人,祈求保佑各宗親身體健康,諸事順利。

中午在公所設布菲午餐招待各宗親朋友,三十多人圍坐一起,主席趁機會宣佈幾件族務大事。 餐後共有十多位宗親集體前往紐英崙醫院,探望臥病住院,勞苦功高的積禮書記。

紐英崙余風采堂  余厚利報告

温哥華余風采堂赴山景墓園祭掃


世界各地人們在清明節紛紛以各種方式祭奠先烈、悼念故人,紀念祖先。清明節的主要活動儀式是祭祖、掃墓,這是人們慎終追遠、 敦親睦族及行孝的具體表現。

本年度的清明節落在四月四日(即農曆二零零九年三月初九,星期六)。

温哥華余氏宗親於二零零九年三月廿九日,農曆己丑牛年三月初三(星期日) 舉行一年一度清明掃墓活動,以慰先賢在天之靈,以表慎終追遠之意。

温哥華余氏宗親以回顧先輩們墾荒築路,歷盡艱險,辛勤創業,貢獻加國, 力爭平等與自由,福蔭後代,先僑們無私奉獻之偉大功績,值得我們永遠肅然起敬。

 

是日天氣晴朗,余氏宗親們在中午前乘車到菲沙街的山景墓園「安魂亭」華人公共祭壇集合, 參加一年一度温哥華余風采堂舉行的簡單而隆重掃墓公祭活動。 山景墓園內「安魂亭」身的兩側化寶鑪,現在出現有大破裂的跡象,希望市政府或墓園的打理人士能盡快修葺。


禮生由余海清、余柏寧擔任。余漢銳上香、點燃明燭,主祭者(余根洙、余詠本), 陪祭者(余金星、余榮燊、余錦文、余漢銳、余耀祥)等一一就位。全體宗人都肅立進行致祭儀式。

祭禮開始,大家一齊向先靈行三鞠躬禮,余錫儒宣讀祭文、余金星宣讀英語清明祭文。

供奉祭品者包括余榮燊敬獻鮮花、余根洙、余詠本一齊敬獻金豬、余金星敬獻三牲、余耀祥敬獻香酒、余漢銳供奉水果、 余錫儒敬獻糕點、余錦文敬獻元寶。

全體宗人向先靈再次行一鞠躬禮辭靈,在主祭者、陪祭者及禮生退位後,余啓康宣讀靈文,余錫强就燃放鞭炮。

祭禮之後返回堂所,接著舉行了温哥華余風采堂二零零九年度堂員年會。

散會後,大家共進豐富午餐,同敘鄉情。

温哥華余風采堂  余栢寧報告

武溪中學開展緬懷革命先輩繼承先烈遺志活動


為緬懷革命先烈,弘揚愛國主義精神,加強愛國主義教育,引導廣大青少年樹立正確的世界觀,人生觀,價值觀, 促進我校精神文明建設。

我校團委組織 250 名師生開展了「緬懷革命先輩,繼承革命遺志」愛國主義教育活動。學生們心情激動,思緒萬千。 他們生活在幸福的社會主義社會,生活在繁榮、民主、富強的新中國。 他們是幸運的一代,也是幸福的一代。


活動中通過獻花、默哀的形式教育學生銘記歷史,繼承優良傳統; 余翠珠校長和學生代表的講話, 使學生們意識到要珍惜這來之不易的幸福生活,繼承革命先烈的遺志,做一個積極向上、身體健康、熱愛生活、熱愛祖國、 情趣高尚的好少年。

從小養成良好的學習生活習慣,練就一身本領, 人民貢獻自己的所有力量,把祖國建設得更加富強,讓中華民族傲然挺立於世界民族之林。

2009-4-22 下午 03:55:51 新聞來源: 廣東省共青團站原創


斐匿余風采堂熱烈慶祝二十週年堂慶

Phoenix YFT
                20th Anniversary celebration

斐匿余風采堂二十週年堂慶於四月廿五日中午在堂廳舉行祭祖儀式,宗親友好,共有百五十餘人參加。

會所內充滿喜興氣氛。正中的余忠襄公畫像前陳列著六隻金豬,祭祖禮成後,大家享用將早已準備好的美味飯菜,加上切件的金豬。

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  余偉虹報告

點問頓余風采堂春宴暨風采體育會成立五周年聯歡


我點問頓余風采堂於二零零九年四月廿六日中午在本會堂所祭祖,卡加利風采堂主席率領四十九位宗親趕來参加, 加上本堂會宗親世表好友,二百多人齊聚會所,人聲鼎沸,笑語交融。

時近正午,拜祭太祖忠襄公儀式開始,忠襄公神位前的祭桌,擺有五頭金猪,還有糕點果品銀寶蠟燭等,美侖美奐, 由自嚴元老主持司儀, 卡城風采堂策源主席、本會正副監事長本佑、維健、副理事長桂華、景秋、金桃等為主祭,其余宗親世表好友為陪祭,爕堯、 惠銘為禮生、自嚴兼讀祭詞,拜祭儀式在庄嚴蕭穆氣氛中進行,最後全體向忠襄公遺像行三鞠躬,禮成。

晚上七時,本堂會與紀念風采體育會成立五周舉行聯歡晚宴,社會賢達、各社團首長代表、馬氏謝氏世表、各屆好友、 卡城宗親朋友駕臨助興, 以及本會各位宗親熱情踴躍參加,在本埠金漢龍廷大酒樓延開三十四席,由偉毅和國基主持司儀,社勤先生領唱加拿大國歌, 林晃理事長致歡迎詞, 卡城策源主席和風采體育會廣爵主席先後在宴會上致詞,桂華副理事長介紹來賓,宴會期間有小海鷗幼兒舞蹈團可愛表演, 卡城宗親(香港著名國際魔術大師)余樹人的精彩魔術表演,余樹人先生是百變魔術團的創始人。 宴會上還有點城金鳳嗚曲藝社藝員優美演唱,晚會氣氛怡情快樂,英華副理事長代表两會致謝詞。


跟着由自嚴、林晃、景秋和爕堯分別給學子 Nicholas Yee、Alvin Yu、Alnna Yee 和 Diana Yu 頒發獎學金。






最後有近五十份禮物抽獎,九時十分,宴會在快樂氣氛中圓滿結束。

點問頓余風采堂  余英華報導

顯良總長巡視紐英崙余風采堂

Eastern Grand
                President Hin Leung Yee visited Boston on May 16, 2009

顯良總長在紐英崙余風采堂與各職員合影留念

全美余風采堂美東總長顯良先生在前往紐約公幹的途中特別遶道到波士頓巡視余風采堂。 五月十六日中午十二時卅分蒞臨余風采堂,受到仕昂元老、金爵元老、厚利主席及眾多宗親的熱烈歡迎。

公所採用茶會方式接待客人,儀式簡單隆重。 先由顯良總長帶領全體宗親向忠襄公上香行三鞠躬禮,緊接著由總長主持召開族務會議。厚利主席作堂務報告, 並由財政國濟解答財政狀况。 各宗親在會議中熱烈發言,特別關注今年八月在紐約舉行的第廿三屆全美懇親大會。 總長細心聆聽,除提出自己的問題要求解釋外,對各宗親提出的問題均詳盡解答。 並特別埀詢生活在紐英崙地區各宗親的生活狀况,關懷之情洋溢。直至下午四時,才由厚利主席駕車送別顯良總長前往機場。

紐英崙余風采堂特別報導

紐英崙余風采堂感念親恩 慶祝雙親節


天下父母心,兒孫盡孝道。兩句話道盡了父母慈子女孝的普世價值。現代是工商業社會,生活忙碌緊張, 能够選在母親節和父親節的時候舉辦活動,感念親恩,意義非常重大。

紐英崙余風采堂最近幾年都在母親節和父親節之間擇日舉辦雙親節活動。 今年選在五月十七日星期日在公所內聯歡。

中午十二時,參加慶祝活動的宗親已陸續抵達公所,各人都帶來自製的食品。 活動由婦女部主辦,兩位婦女部主任美后和秀琴特別忙碌,美后定購了一個大蛋糕足供幾十人分亨。 活動輕鬆愉快,沒有任何儀式的拘朿,各人在品嚐別人的手藝後,三十多人圍着桌子合影留念。

今天的活動安排了整個下午的節目,大家亨完口福後,緊接着又有唱歌、跳舞和太極劍的練習。 晚飯由幾位厨藝高手在公所內自行烹煮,無論是肉食或蔬菜都非常美味可口。 直到晚上七時半,各人才離開公所,這是近年來在公所內活動時間最長的一次。

紐英崙余風采堂  余厚利報告

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Message from the Editor

The World Yee Family Association 4th International Convention

Yee Chung-sheung Ancestor Hall Rehabilitation Ceremony

23rd National Yee Fung Toy Family Association Convention

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Message from the Editor

Welcome to the 19th 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, Ching Ming Festival and Parents Day celebrations from associations around the world.

The 23rd National Yee Fung Toy Family Association Convention will be held in New York starting from Saturday, August 8 through Wednesday, August 11, 2009 at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel.

The World Yee Family Association 4th International Convention will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Friday, November 6th to Sunday, November 8th, 2009.

For those who are interested to attend these conventions, please register at your local Yee Clansman, Yee Fung Toy Association or Yee Fung Toy Society local Chapters.

Immediately after the World Yee Convention, the Yee Chung-sheung Ancestor Hall Rehabilitation Ceremony Activity Program will begin on Tuesday, November 10 through Thursday, November 12 in Kaiping, China.  Please contact your local Chapters for information if you are interested to participate.

In late March and early April 2009, an outbreak of H1N1 influenza A virus infection was detected in Mexico, with subsequent cases observed in many other countries, including the United States.

A June 10, 2009 update by the U.N.'s World Health Organization (WHO) states that "74 countries have officially reported 27,737 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection, including 141 deaths".

On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization raised its pandemic alert level to the highest level, phase 6, indicating widespread community transmission on at least two continents, but stressed that the new designation was a result of the global "spread of the virus," not its severity.

The World Health Organization stated the pandemic appears to have moderate severity in comparatively well-off countries, however it is prudent to anticipate a bleaker picture as the virus spreads to areas with limited resources, poor health care, and a high prevalence of underlying medical problems.

The 2009 flu pandemic, also referred to as swine flu, is a global outbreak of a new strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 identified in April 2009 which infects and is transmitted between humans. It is thought to be a mutation—more specifically, a reassortment—of four known strains of influenza A virus subtype H1N1: one endemic in humans, one endemic in birds, and two endemic in pigs (swine).

This outbreak of the H1N1 virus has caused a major concern for travellers around the globe.  Travelers should remain educated about the H1N1 flu outbreak, recommendations to prevent the spread of the virus among humans include using standard infection control against influenza. This includes frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers, especially after being out in public. For more information, please check on the WHO site frequently for updates.

Thanks to everyone for contributing advice, articles, photos, and editorial assistance, including:

  • Edward Yee of Detroit
  • Frank Yee and Gong Sum Yee of New York
  • Frank Yu of Houston
  • Fred Yee of Seattle
  • Henry Yee of Cleveland
  • Henry Yu, Sherman Yee and Melinda Yee of Sacramento
  • Jack Charles Yee of Calgary
  • John M. Yee, David M. Yee, Edward Yue and Rudy Yee of Phoenix
  • Kai Yon Yee of Malaysia
  • Kenneth Yee of Philippines
  • Larry Yee of San Francisco
  • Martin Yee, James Yu and Wing Yee of Vancouver
  • Richard Yue of Hong Kong
  • Stephen Yu of Montreal
  • Wayne Yee of Ontario
  • Winston Yee, Ho Lee Yee, and Peter Yee of Boston
  • Ying Hua Yu, Jerome Yee, and Eric Yu of Edmonton

Making a Difference in 2009!

23rd National Yee Fung Toy Family Association Convention

  

Please mark your Calenders. 23rd National Yee Fung Toy Family Association Convention will be held in New York on August 8-11.

New York YFT Chapter welcomes all attendees to our city.

Click here for Headquarter's Announcement in Chinese.

Click here for 1st Notice from Convention Committee.

Click here for 2nd Notice from Convention Committee.

Click here for 3rd Notice from Convention Committee.

Click here for Registration Form and instructions.

Host city contact info:
 
NY Yee Fong Toy Association
81 Bayard Street, 2nd fl
New York, NY 10013
212-962-1835


2009 Houston YFT Association Banquet

The annual Spring and Scholarships Banquet was held at the spacious Ocean Palace Restaurant on February 15.

PRC
                    Consulate Officials

The gracious presence of People’s Republic of China Houston Consulate Office, starting in 2007, with representatives Deputy Consul General Zhou Ding 中国驻休斯顿总领事馆副总领事周鼎 and Consul Kaimin Chu 领事储开旻 has added much dimension to this occasion.

Taipei
                    Economic and Culture Office Officials

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston 駐休士頓台北經濟文化辦事處 Director Jason Lai 赖澄民 and Culture Center Deputy Director Wei-Zan Wang 王伟讚 were also on hand. Their unfailing continual attendance of this annual function since our 1988 inauguration year is much appreciated.

Scholarship Recipients

The theme of the evening was the award of the scholarships, not on a competitive but on a good grade average basis, to all our Yee youngsters. It was touching to see parents snapping photos of their proud kids receiving the trophies and the checks. Recipients and respective parents are shown below:

Name

Age

Sex

Parents' Names

中 英姓名

年 齡

父 母姓名

 Elizabeth Yee 余美華

13

F

Gene/Mary Yee

 Dana Joe 周穎賢

13

M

Larry/Margie Joe

 Kevin Yee 余健輝

13

M

Grace Yee

 Mark D. Bruce 永基

14

M

Juliana Yee Bruce

 Emma Yee

14

F

Larry/Margie Joe

 Theresa Yee 余穎欣

15

F

Grace Yee

 Peter Yu 余建威

15

M

Richard/Judy Yu

 Jeffrey Joe 周铭仰

16

M

Larry/Margie Joe

 Mathew J. Bruce 永杰

17

M

Juliana Yee Bruce

 Michael Fan 范凱靜

17

M

Alice/Lawrence Fan

 Abigail Yee

17

F

Richard/Debbie Yee

 Michael Yu 余建豪

17

M

Richard/Judy Yu

 Melody Yee 余誠娟

17

F

Tommy Yee


The highlight of the evening was the raffle drawing of gift certificates, cash prizes and the Houston Rockets team signature ball.

Lucky
                    Signature Ball Winner

The banquet started at 7:00 pm and finished at 8:45 pm so as not to offer any excuse for the Yee youngsters to be late for schools the next day and, above all, had enough time to catch the second half of the annual NBA All Star Game, of which our Yao Ming at starting center for the West 7th straight time in Phoenix.

Frank Yu, Houston


New York YFT Association 2009 Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration

Sun neen fai lok (新年快樂!), sun tai keen hong (身體健康!) to all as we welcome the Year of the Ox, 4707. The New York Yee Fong Toy Association held its Chinese Lunar New Year and honoring senior members’ celebration on Saturday, February 21, 2009.

Opening
                    ancestral ceremony

For our family association, observing tradition and Chinese heritage are important aspects of this auspicious occasion. We started the days' celebration at 1 p.m. with our ancestral ceremony. Presidents Gong Sum and Frank were joined with our leadership, members, cousins from the Boston Chapter and Ma Association to participate in this traditional service. After the usual formalities, we all enjoyed the buffet luncheon. As we gather together to usher the Year of the Ox, our hopes are we will all be an inspiration to each other, be honest and thoughtful as well as hard working to make this a successful year. We should all endeavor to make a difference in 2009.

Plaque
                    for senior member

The evening Spring Banquet gala was again at Jing Fong Restaurant. Although this event seems to be the same each year, the guests are never disappointed. This year, among the over 800 attendees, there was a very special senior member. Her name is 瑞琼. At the age of 100, amazingly she was still able to join us. We were also fortunate to have so many honored guests and community leaders join us.  

It is truly an honor to be recognized and respected as a worthy organization doing good for the community as well as for our members. Before continuing, I would like to acknowledge and thank the following groups of guests for taking time to attend.

Consul
                    Zhu Liu, Consul Wang Bangfu

First, Consul Zhu Liu and Consul Wang Bangfu, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York,

Director-General Kenneth K.M. Liao, Director James Wei of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New York and Director Roy Yuan-Rong Leu from the Culture Center of TECO in New York.

CCBA
                    President Justin Yu

Next, CCBA President Justin Yu, Lin Sing Association President James Wong, Hoy Sun Ning Yung President Jack Eng, 5th Precinct Commander Inspector Gin Yee as well as many of Chinatown’s community leaders who were able to join us. Finally, we want to thank the following public officials who could not attend but sent a liaison to wish us all the best for the Year of the Ox: Governor Paterson for sending George Hu, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for sending Karen He, State Senator Daniel Squadron for sending Mary Cooley and Lana Cheung, Manhattan Borough President Stringer for sending Jimmy Yan and NYC Comptroller Thompson for sending Sandra Ung.

Joint
                    Proclamation from NYC Councilman Gerson and
                    Councilman John Liu

The gala was also the beginning of change. For the first time, we had a new layout with a more festive look, a slideshow with video presentation on two big projector screens, a Women’s Group willing to make a difference and Presidents willing to take chances. President Gong Sum welcomed and wished everyone a great Year of the Ox. But this year, he also spoke in Mandarin. Then, President Frank thanked everyone for attending and for their gifts but spoke in English. Also for the first time, our Yee Family has some new friends. We thank Assemblyman Felix Ortiz for coming to speak to us, Councilman Alan Gerson for presenting us a jointed Proclamation from himself and Councilman John Liu. In addition, we thank Supreme Court Justice Honorable Doris Ling-Cohan and Acting NY State Supreme Court Justice Dorothy Chin-Brandt for coming.

Our
                    Boston cousins

Now, how do we just say thank you to our Boston cousins! For the past few years, our Women’s group has joined some of Boston’s group to entertain us with song and dance. This year they even brought along Mai Du to perform some martial arts for us. Mai operates her own school, Wah Lum Kung-Fu Academy in Malden, MA and also works for the Red Cross. We also want to give recognition to Jing Fong Restaurant and White Swan Bakery for contributing to our raffle gifts each year.

Advisors
                    Kenneth and Andy with Kennie, Women's League
                    President and evenings MC  Face changing - "bian lian"
                    performer

Finally, we want to thank our DJ 國帡 for providing the evening’s entertainment. This year, he surprised everyone with a Sichuan Opera like, face changing or “bian lian” (變臉) performer and helped our Women’s group conduct a Congo line dance going throughout the restaurant.

Women's
                    group

Our Women’s group, under the direction of Kennie 錦娉, has done another terrific job this year. Enthusiasm is surely contagious. With this in mind, the 2009 National Yee Family Convention will be in New York City this August. Please consider volunteering to help. Again, thank you all for making this year another joyous event and hope to see everyone next year.

Frank Yee, New York


YFT Association of NE Celebrated the Year of OX


The Yee Fung Toy Association of New England held its Annual Spring Festival and Seniors Appreciation banquet on Saturday February 28, 2009. Masters of Ceremony for the evening were Melinda ( 明茹) and Tony (俊明). Entertainment was led by Yuen Bing (潤冰) and Ken (健興) with karaoke.

The event started at 7:15pm. A group of Yee members sang two songs to wish everyone Happy New Year. Then 12 members performed line dances (集體舞) to waltz music and Latin. MC Melinda explained that the line dance of waltz music was different than usual because the dance started as a single line dance, then changed to a double (pair) line dance. The performance was very enjoyable and earned lots of applause from the audience.

 

Following the singing and dancing, President Jimmy (厚利主席) performed the "Wu Style Tai Chi Sword" (吳氏太極劍), Jimmy was trained by Tai Chi Master Wu Gongyi (吳公儀) in Hong Kong and later with Master Zhu (朱振舜) in Boston. His skillful performance surprised some, but was admired by all. He received a thunderous ovation.

Next a performance was led by Vice President Jack (積堯副主席), the Women Group Chairperson, Mei Hau (美后婦女組主任), Linda (美玲), and Tom (湯美), they performed "Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan". This form of Kung Fu Fan was created by numerous Martial Art Masters in China. As most of you remember, a group of over 2000 people performed this form of Tai Chi Fan at Tiananmen Square, prior to the Beijing Summer Olympic in 2008.

The last performance was by a 5 year old martial arts student Thomas (城熹), son of our member Senior Kung Fu Master Mei Du (余翠梅師傅). He performed Hualin (華林派) fist Kung Fu with a wooden stick. His actions were clean and precise. He received much praise and lots of cheers.


After the performances, President Jimmy spoke and wished everyone happy new year. He announced the 23rd US Convention will be in August 2009 in New York City and the 4th World Yee Convention will be held in November 2009 in Malaysia.

VP Jack thanked everyone who came to the banquet, especially the Adviser, Kenneth (景新), Presidents Gong-Sum (鋼深), Frank (宏基) and all the members of New York Chapter. They traveled by bus to join us to celebrate the New Year. Jack also thanked Mr. Wong, the owner of the Empire Garden Restaurant for contributing gift certificates for the raffle as well as others who donated the presents.

Our honored guests at the banquet were President of Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Ho Yuanguang (何遠光), The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Director Yan Guodong (楊國棟), Boston Director of the Center for Chinese Cultural and Educational Service Jane Xu Bang (簡許邦), and state Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz (陳翟蘇妮). The above guests all made their remarks wishing everyone Happy New Year.

During the evening, donations were presented to CCBA, Kwong Kow Chinese School, Chung Wah Academy School and Chinatown Golden Age Center.

The highlight of the banquet was awarding scholarships to 8 college students. The bright young adults earned their awards with excellent grades. The recipients are as follow: Shirley Yu ( 余欣樺)、Jenny Yu (余秀曼)、Norman Yu (余日昇)、Lisa Yue (余曼玲)、Catherine Yee (余詩敏)、Tiffany Yu (余玳嫻)、Caroline Quan (關偉雅)、Peng Yao Wu (吳鵬耀 ).

Our long time member at NEYFTA, Ling-Hang (蓮香姑) was the lucky winner of the first prize of $200.00. More than 15 guests won various prizes during the raffle. Everyone had a wonderful evening. The party ended around 10:30pm.

Peter Yee, New England


Detroit YFT Association 2009 Spring Banquet


The Detroit Yee Fung Toy 2009 Spring Banquet was held at Golden Harvest Restaurant in Warren, Michigan on Sunday, March 1st.

 
 

We had seventy-two people enjoy a delicious banquet consisting of seafood soup, scallops with walnuts and mixed vegetables, fried shrimp balls, chinese fried chicken with shrimp chips, golden mushrooms with green vegetables, twin lobsters, steamed fish, steak kow, fried rice, noodles, and dessert.


Dick Yee, our chapter president, introduced the 2009 officers as well as our elders and other active members of the association.

 
 

We also raffled off several door prizes contributed by local Chinese grocers, our local ladies club members, individual members, and On Leong.


In addition, we received many generous donations for the upcoming convention in August.

 

Photos courtesy of Tom Lee and Cathie Agacinski.

Edward Yee, Detroit

Seattle YFT Association 2009 Spring Banquet


The Seattle Yee Fung Toy Association held its 2009 New Year banquet on March 5th at the Renton Seafood Restaurant.

 

About 80 Seattle chapter members and friends attended along with four representatives from the Yee Fung Toy Society of Vancouver, led by Chairman Jim Yee. Before the dinner, there were lion dancing and kung fu performance by Master Leung and his associates.

 
 

De Shum Yee, Vice President of the Chapter, was the evening's master of ceremony and Fred Yee, Chapter Adviser, gave a brief report regarding the Chapter's plan for raising fund to purchase property for the Chapter and the upcoming August 2009 U.S. Yee National Convention in New York. Fred asked Chapter members to actively support the Chapter's activities so that the Chapter can remain prosperous and vibrant.

 

Specially thanks are given to Chapter President, Shek Jing Yee, for hosting the banquet with excellent food and services from his restaurant.

Fred Yee, Seattle

Sacramento YFT Spring Festival Celebration and Banquet


We welcomed the Year of the Ox and celebrated the Spring Festival on Sunday, March 8, 2009.

We all enjoyed a Dim Sum Lunch at our YFT Office after paying homage to our ancestors at noon.

In the evening, the 2009 Spring Banquet dinner was held at the Holiday Villa Restaurant (福滿樓酒家).

Close to 500 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.

Sacramento YFT

Phoenix YFT Family Association Spring Banquet

On Sunday, March 15, 2009, the Phoenix Yee Fung Toy Family Association celebrated the Year of the Ox at their annual spring banquet held at the Great Wall Restaurant in Phoenix. Close to 400 Yee family, friends and guests enjoyed an evening of entertainment, delicious Chinese food, fun and fellowship.

On
                      hand for the festive occasion were (left to right)
                      Phoenix Advisor Willie Yee, Alan Yee, Western
                      Region Yee Grand Vice President, Phoenix Grand
                      Elder John M. Yee, Mr. Stanley Yee, Southern
                      California Yee Fung Toy President and Phoenix
                      President Rudy Yee.

Representatives from the Los Angeles chapter made a special trip to join the annual celebration. The local lodge welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Alan Yee, Western Region Yee Grand Vice President and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Yee, Southern California Yee Fung Toy President.

Lu
                      Di He, renowned Gu Zheng artist served as featured
                      performer

賀 綠蒂小姐,來自中國上 海,於三月十五日晚美國亞利桑那州鳳凰城的斐匿余風采堂春宴上表演古筝。

Lu Di He, renowned Gu Zheng artist served as featured performer for the evening. Click here to watch a part of her performance at the banquet in a YouTube broadcast. She played for the appreciative crowd just as she had for President Bush, President Clinton, German President Dr. Richard Von Weizsacker, as well as the King and Queen of Nepal. The Gu Zheng is a harp like instrument that takes many years of training and practice to master. Her ability to blend classical and modern music has earned her many accolades.

Grand Elder John M. Yee presented special award plaques to Mr. Bill Yee and Mrs. Albert Wong for their dedication and generous support of the Phoenix Yee Fung Toy Family Association.

Scholarship awards were presented to outstanding students in recognition of their scholastic achievements, school activities and community service. High school scholarships were presented to Aniss Wong Yee and Victoria Yu. Chinese School Awards were given to Derek Yu, George Yu and John Yu. Congratulations!

The Yee Fung Toy Family Association looks forward to seeing everyone again for their 2010 spring banquet. Gung Hay Fat Choy.

Krystin Yee, Phoenix


Yao Ming Fan Club Cheering Tour to San Antonio

YMFC Board members

Houston YFT chairman, Frank Yu (pictured here at left with the Yao Ming Fan Club Board members), is also serving on the YMFC Executive Board. The tall fella standing in the background with the YMFC Board is Yao Ming's Dad, Yao Zhiyuan.  He is only 6'-9", a bit shorter than his 7'-6" son!

Yao Ming (姚明) was drafted in the 1st round (1st pick) by the NBA Houston Rockets in 2002.


Because of this unique relationship, Frank Yu has been able to get discount group tickets to the Houston Rockets games for YFT members. Following is his account of the YMFC cheering tour to San Antonio.


"The annual Spring Cheering Tour to San Antonio, our I-10 rival, took place on Sunday, March 22, 2009. Two 56-seating capacity VIP buses were in front of the Houston Chinese Community Center to pick up Yao Ming Fan Club (YMFC) members and friends, cartons of T-shirts, raffle-ticket prizes, and various paraphernalia for the journey. Crammed into the front row of Bus 2 was a familiar 6'-9"figure affectionately known as Yao Dad. His presence certainly added much credence to our mission and support, in as much as for him to cheer for his proud son Yao Ming battling Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs.


More than 350 Yao Ming supporters from Houston, Austin, College Station, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio converged to witness these cross-town rivals to battle it out right down to the buzzer at the AT&T Center.

Knocking the Spurs from first place in the Southwest Division for the first time since January, Houston capped a furious fourth-quarter rally when Yao Ming fired a perfect pass to Luis Scola underneath with 11.9 seconds left to stun San Antonio 87-85.

To celebrate this rare away victory at the Alamo City, we descended to Section 122 and entered the main floor of the basketball court for our epic group photos—resplendent in newly designed Yao Fan T-shirts and banners. What a thrill and exhilarating experience for those joining us first time on this trip. As the old Texan saying goes: Y'all come back now, you hear!

Our homeward journey was filled with high spirits and satisfaction. We sang, laughed and gave high-fives to each other. Our buses arrived at the Chinese Community Center shortly before 9:00 pm, early enough for the youngsters to get ready for Monday school, after a joyous Spring break.

The Houston YFT members were proud to be part of this large contingent that day."

Martin Yee, Vancouver


Scenes from the Unveiling Ceremony of Our Great Ancestor Yee Jing's Bronze statue


迎賓隊伍

  
Recently, the Fung Toy Middle School in Kaiping is bustling with style for the unveiling of the Bronze Statue of our Great Ancestor. A large crowd, bands and the welcoming party were lined up on the streets to welcome all the guests.

揭幕典禮現場 來源:中國開平網

More than 2000 Yee representatives from overseas, Hong Kong, Macao, the Pearl River Delta region and 16 other counties and cities in China gathered there, to cherish the memory of our ancestor Yee Jing, of the Northern Sung Dynasty.

There will be another celebration ceremony planned for the grand opening of the Yee Jing Ancestor Hall in November this year, a few days right after the 4th World Yee Convention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

為風采堂牌匾揭幕

Further information of this event will be posted in the Global report when it become available to us.



 

海內外鄉親在名賢余忠襄公祠合影留念

Above are some of the memorable opening cermony scenes taken during the opening ceremony of Ancestor Yee Jing's Bronze statue on March 28, 2009.

 
Martin Yee, Vancouver

Observing Chinese "Ching-Ming" Festival Day in Boston


To observe the traditional "Ching-Ming" Festival on Sunday morning, March 29, 2009, president Ho-Lee and Jack with Ken and I drove to Mount Hope Cemetery in Mattapan. It was pouring rain along the way, but it changed to drizzle when we arrived. We held up our umbrellas and quickly set up the roast pig, pastries, wine, lit candles and incense sticks on the altar. We paid respect with 3 bows and burned paper moneys to honor those buried here.

After a brief ceremony, we headed back to the Association. Sherita already had the rice made, and Mei-Hau, Tom and So were preparing vegetables in the kitchen. Yim was cutting the roast pig and Ken helped by getting the pastries ready. Finally the lunch buffet was served at 12:30pm. Over 30 members and friends had a good time and enjoyed the food.

Peter Yee, New England

Ching Ming Memorial Service in Vancouver


The rituals of grave sweeping during the Ching Ming Festival period have been simplified by the Chinese in modern times. After sweeping the graves, families offer fruit and flowers to their ancestors and remember them in their hearts. Whatever the rituals may be, Ching Ming Festival is an expression of the filial spirit of the Chinese and the respect they have for their forefathers.

The Chinese Pavillion at Mountainview Cemetery was not so crowded this year for the Ching Ming memorial service on Sunday, March 29. As most of the Societies and Associations scheduled their memorial services earlier this year to avoid the crowding together at noon.

Around 20 members of the YFT Society of Vancouver arrived at noon at the Chinese Pavillion.

 

Our memorial service officially began as Mr. Steven Yee and his volunteers made preparations: candles and incense sticks were lit, fruits, roast pigs, chicken, sponge cakes, etc, and liquor were laid down on the ceremonial altar.

 

Advisor Dick Yee read the memorial ceremony oration this year while Vice-Chair James Yu read the English version. Canada YFT Chairman Mr. Kan Yu, Vancouver YFT Vice-Chair Mr. James Yu, Canada YFT Vice Chairman Mr. Gary Yee, Secretary Mr. Wing Yee, Vancouver YFT Advisor Mr. Wayne Yee, Vancouver YFT directors Mr. Phillip Yu and David Yee took turns to pay homage to our ancestors, Mr. George Yee set off the firecrackers as the ceremony ended.

We all headed back to the Society Hall after the ceremony.


Our Annual General Meeting was held around 1:30pm, after all of our members were signed in and seated. There was a large turn out of members. The AGM went well. James Yu announced that our seniors are having their first annual birthday luncheon on April 11, and the annual picnic to be held at Trout Lake on July 12.

Special thanks to our Vice-Chair and Welfare Director, Mr. Steven Yee, who organized this year's Ching Ming celebration and luncheon events, thanks to our other Vice-Chair, Mr. James Yu, who chaired this year's annual general meeting, which went through smoothly, and thanks to those who attended the AGM meeting and Ching Ming celebration.

Martin Yee, Vancouver


The Phoenix Yee Fung Toy Celebrates 20th Anniversary


The Phoenix Yee Fung Toy Family Association celebrated the 20th Anniversary of their Association Headquarter on 16th Street on April 25th.

 

Six roasted pigs were donated for the gala event which was attended by 150 family members and guests.

Krystin Yee, Phoenix

Edmonton Yee Fung Toy Society and the Fung Toy Athletic Club Host their 5th Anniversary Spring Banquet

Edmonton Yee Fung Toy Society and the Fung Toy Athletic Club held their 5th year anniversary spring banquet on Sunday, April 26th at Century Palace Restaurant.

 

Over 200 friends and guests attended. The Masters of Ceremony, Eric Yu and Jerome Yu, co-hosted this momentous event.

Noteworthy speakers included the Edmonton Chairman Frank Yee, Fung Toy Athletic club president, Mr. Tommy Mack and Calgary's YFT president, Mr. Jack Charles Yee. This year we have forty-nine Calgary Yees attending our annual spring banquet.

 

The annual banquet was graced by the presence of the Mah's Society. Above delicious food, performance included an entertaining dance routine by the 小海鷗舞蹈團, and a magic performance by the 2007 Pacific Rim Professional Magic Champion, Mr. Yu Shu Yan from Calgary.

 

Within the banquet, Edmonton's Yee Fung Toy society also awarded scholarships to four gifted recipients. The vice president Ying Hua delivered the final address and thank-you's. This very successful banquet concluded with a prize draw with more than 50 gifts.

Jerome Yu, Edmonton

The Yee Fung Toy Society of Ontario 38th Annual Party Dinner

Our Ontario Chapter's 38th Annual party dinner will be held on

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009.
Time: 7 pm
Place: Yiu Wah restaurant, 耀華酒樓
421 Dundas Street. West Toronto, M5T 2W4, Ontario.
Tel: (416) 979-8833

For further information on our 38th Annual Party Dinner, please contact us at
Tel: (416) 977-4378

Wayne Yee, Ontario

Remembering Our Parents - Celebrating Parents Day


Parents love their children and children respect their parents are worldwide value. Our New England Branch, over the past several years, has been celebrating Parents Day. We select a day between the traditional Mother's and Father's Day for this honorable event. This year it was held on Sunday May 17th at the Association Hall.

 

At 12 noon our general membership gathered for this festive event. At the recommendation of our Women's Group Co-Chair, Mei Hau and Karin, who worked hard to make this a very successful event, many members cooked up numerous delicious items for a pot luck luncheon. A sheet cake was also ordered from a local bakery for dessert. Some 30 plus members quickly gathered around the food table for a group picture to remember the occasion.

Following the luncheon was some general social time. This was followed by group activities of Kareoke, group line dancing, and performing the Tai Chi Sword Form by various members throughout the afternoon. To conclude the day, several members displayed their cooking ability as a great dinner was prepared from our kitchen for a feast to complete the day. At around 7:30 pm everyone bid their good-byes and started to depart and head home.

Winston Yee, New England

Official Site For The Cleveland Yee Fung Toy Association is now Launched


Welcome to the official site of The Cleveland Yee Fung Toy Association, part of the 13 YFT Associations located in the U.S. with headquarter located in San Francisco, CA.

Link: http://yftcleveland.shutterfly.com/

Chapter Address:  3222 Superior Avenue,  Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Phone Number:     (216) 687-0625

Henry Yee, Cleveland, Ohio

YFT Web Project History

In August of 1997, a resolution from Grand Advisor (West Coast) James Yee of Seattle to fund a website development project was passed at the U.S. National Yee Fung Toy Association in Boston.  An ad hoc committee (Committee) was formed to set up a detailed project plan and initial website activities.


The Fung Toy Quarterly Magazine from Phoenix, AZ ceased publication in 1998. However, the "Fung Toy Monthly" continued to publish on a quarterly basis from Toisan, China. The table of contents of one of The Fung Toy Quarterly Magazine last issues can be viewed  here. The new Yee Fung Toy Association websites would hopefully continue to provide communications and information amongst the Yee Family members.

The "yeefungtoy.org" website domain name was purchased in May, 1998, and was good for 2 years. After which there was an annual domain name renewal fee of $50. The owner of this Internet Domain Name Record is Steven D. Yee of Seattle.

The host site for yeefungtoy.org was chosen in July 1998. The Committee began moving relevant web pages to this new host site. The host site, www.yeefungtoy.org became fully operational and available on September 20, 1998.

Information about the Canadian YFT anniversary celebration was added on June 26, 1999.

On September 4, 1999, www.yeefungtoy.org hosting renewal was sent to eskimo.com, with new updates which included moving old news to a separate web page.

On February 23, 2000, domain names of yeefungtoy.com & yeefungtoy.net were purchased, and were linked to www.yeefungtoy.org.  Steven D. Yee is also the owner of record for those two domain names.

The Yee Fung Toy Web Project Team consisted of the following people:



Pictured from left: James Yee (Seattle), Jim Yee (Vancouver), Gordy Yee (Seattle), Fred Yee (Seattle), Steven Yee (Seattle), James Yu (Vancouver). Steven D. Yee (not shown), Eugene Yu (not shown)

From Seattle

  • Fred Yee。
  • Gordy Yee。(deceased)
  • James Yee。
  • Steven D. Yee (Sunnyvale CA USA)。
  • Steven (Chun-Yeung) Yee。

From Vancouver, British Columbia

  • Jim Yee。
  • James Yu。

From New York

  • Eugene Yu。

Other historical note of interest was that the Yee Fung Toy Web Project Team at that time put a lot of effort into crafting the first general web policy and guidelines for use and published that on the original form of the website. For guidelines in Chinese, please click here. Special thanks to Steven D. Yee for providing us some of the above historical informations.

Steven D. Yee renewed the yeefungtoy.org Domain Name for 20 more years on November, 2008. He’ll be renewing yeefungtoy.com and yeefungtoy.net versions as they expire.

Fred Yee, Seattle

What is in the Next Issue?

The next issue of the Yee Fung Toy Global Village Voice will be published in mid September of 2009, featuring summer picnics and other activities at Yee Fung Toy associations around the world. Please submit your articles to the Editor via email (editor @ yeefungtoy.org) or postal mail (The Editor, 226 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6A 1Z7) by August 15, 2009.



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