NEWSLETTER 2012/13 CWS OFFICE HOLDERS AND COMMITTEE Mr Richard (Dick) Griffiths Patron Mr Adam Lowe Vice-Patron Mr Alfred On OAM Vice-Patron Mr Austin Chin President Mr Daryl Chin Vice President Ms Tiffany Chin Rinaldi General Secretary Mr Roland Chin Treasurer Mr Daniel Chow Chinese Secretary Committee Members Andrew Chin David Quan Dennis Low Desmond Yuen Jade Schembri Jennifer Yuen Natasha Yuen Nathan Tam Pauline Ah Toy Quen Foo Randall Chin Richard Quan Roger Lowe Shaun Pearson Stephen Pearson Temple Officer Dennis Low Temple Caretaker Paul Ho Public Officer Roland Chin Newsletter Editor Jade Schembri Community Support Worker Mrs Susan Lay Auditor Mr John Hetherington September 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday 27 th October 2013 10.30 am Chung Wah Hall All members, past and present are invited to attend. New members are especially welcome. For further information, check the Chung Wah Society Website under subheading Annual General Meeting or contact 8941 0898
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NEWSLETTER 2012/13 CWS OFFICE HOLDERS AND COMMITTEE
Mr Richard (Dick) Griffiths Patron
Mr Adam Lowe Vice-Patron
Mr Alfred On OAM Vice-Patron
Mr Austin Chin President
Mr Daryl Chin Vice President
Ms Tiffany Chin Rinaldi General Secretary
Mr Roland Chin Treasurer
Mr Daniel Chow
Chinese Secretary
Committee Members Andrew Chin David Quan Dennis Low
Desmond Yuen Jade Schembri Jennifer Yuen Natasha Yuen Nathan Tam
Pauline Ah Toy Quen Foo
Randall Chin Richard Quan Roger Lowe
Shaun Pearson Stephen Pearson
Temple Officer Dennis Low
Temple Caretaker Paul Ho
Public Officer Roland Chin
Newsletter Editor
Jade Schembri
Community Support Worker
Mrs Susan Lay
Auditor Mr John Hetherington
September 2013
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Sunday 27th October 2013 10.30 am
Chung Wah Hall
All members, past and present are invited to attend. New members are especially welcome.
For further information, check the Chung Wah Society Website under
subheading Annual General Meeting or contact 8941 0898
MOON FESTIVAL Don't miss out, get your ticket now for this year’s Moon Festival Celebration! Saturday 21st September, 6:30pm Chung Wah Hall Courtyard Adults - Members $13, Non-Members $15 All Seniors - $10 All Children(5-12yrs) - $6 Yes the format has changed this year as we have had a very generous offer from Jonny Lay and Antonio Tjung who have donated their time to cook a great buffet meal for us. How good is that! Come and enjoy our premier family celebration without the hassle of having to cook. Ticket includes : Buffet Dinner Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli Sauce Chicken Chow Mein Vegetable and Tofu Stir Fry and Cashew Nuts Beef Vindaloo Pork in Plum Sauce Steam Rice Mixed Fruit Platter Entertainment Jade Dragons Chinese Dance Troupe Chung Wah Society Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe Children's Lantern Parade (Don't forget the lantern making workshop) Soft drinks and Moon Cakes will be on sale. So that we can adequately cater for food, tables and chairs, please help us by pre-purchasing your tickets before Wednesday 18th September from any Committee Member or the Chinese Museum. There will NOT be any tickets sold at the door. Seating will not be reserved, first come first served, but you are never far from the action, regardless of where you sit! If you are in a big group it would be advisable to come early so you can all sit together. It promises to be another great Moon Festival, so organise your family and friends and come celebrate with your fellow members! Also take the opportunity to support the Jade Dragons as we help them to fundraise for new costumes and props.
MOON FESTIVAL CHILDREN’S LANTERN MAKING Saturday 7 September 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
With the Moon Festival just around the corner, Chung Wah will be holding a children’s workshop to make lanterns for the Moon Festival. You don’t have to be attending the Moon Festival celebrations to join us, this event is open to children of all ages (but we ask that children under 5 be accompanied by an adult). Cost is $10.00 per person with all craft supplies and a light lunch provided (please advise of any food allergies your child may have). All profits raised will be going to the CWS Youth Group for future events.
Positions will be limited, so please book your child in early.
Bookings close on the Friday 6 of September 2013. For more
information please contact Tiffany on 0405 292 509 or email
for their very generous donation of souvenirs for sale in our Chinese Museum
Uncle Alfie celebrated his 80th Birthday with Family and Friends at Loong Foong Seafood Restaurant on Friday 30th August. "Many Happy Returns, Mate".... you are a Living Legend !
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All CWS Car parkers - we are requesting that whilst you are on CWS premises, that you keep your speed limit to less than 20 km. It has been observed on several occasions, that some cars are entering/exiting the CWS premises at high speed. We have pedestrians, young children and Seniors on CWS premises at various times throughout the day and we ask that all drivers exercise a safe speed limit to ensure the safety of all. Your cooperation in observing a safe speed limit on CWS premises is appreciated.
If you haven’t already done
so, don’t forget to pay your Membership
and Car parking fees.
TENNIS COURT UPDATE Game, Set and Match.....Almost Good things come to those that are willing to wait, so the saying goes. This time last year we reported that the tennis court repairs were resuming. After a number of delays, some beyond our control, we can report that the works are progressing to the extent that completion is expected soon. We sought assistance from our members and here are some snap shots to enjoy. On behalf of the committee I express our gratitude to you for stepping in and helping us help our society.
To get this far takes perseverance, cooperation, commitment and community effort. It is reassuring and encouraging to see the members take ownership. Pitching in with time and effort is great and we also appreciate the loan of personal tools and equipment. A number of working bees have been conducted and more are planned. If you would like to be involved do not hesitate to contact a committee person. This will appreciated and relayed to the building sub-committee. "Perfect" - Peter Materazzo and Kelvin On of Floor Grinding N.T. are making great progress. As soon as I have some dates and times I will broadcast a call for further CWS assistance. Peter envisages that this will be in the evening so weather wise it will be cooler.
The next task will include the use of masking tape as part of the foam backing strips to the slab gaps. (not unlike repairing fly screens). With members help this will expedite the repairs and as shown by Quen Foo, Tracey Ah Toy- Chin,
Natasha Yuen, Aunty Joyce Chin, Kayleen Yuen and Phoebe Whelan, the fairer sex is really helpful. Aunty Joyce and Uncle Kevin Chin demonstrate how senior years don't slow them down. In the not too distant future we will be able to offer to our society the more enjoyable aspects.
CHUNG WAH CELEBRATE THE "HUNGRY GHOST FESTIVAL"
Last month on the 20th August, members of the
Chung Wah Society celebrated the "Hungry Ghost Festival" as the Chinese have done so for the past
2000 years. This custom was conducted under guidance by the acting Temple Officer, Mervyn Chin
who is a highly respected "Elder of the Temple". Many thanks must go to Robin Lawrence for helping
in the preparation of the roast suckling pig.
TENNIS COURT UPDATE… cont.
The committee decided that we will apply a coating to the surface. To this end the delivery of the paint will happen next week so practise your broom and painting skills in preparation. Investigation of the lighting system is also happening. Des Yuen
CHUNG WAH SOCIETY DRAGON & LION DANCE TROUPE – THE JUNIORS
CWS Junior Lion Dance activities continue to progress steadily…. The intermediate group are currently training with the senior members of the troupe and are working towards a combined performance for the Moon Festival event in September. The merged training sessions are intended to create a different training environment for the intermediates: more focus on individual skill development, improved fitness, improved mental stamina, teamwork, etc – and for the seniors: leadership development in areas of responsibility, communication, organisation, and creative thinking. Intermediates and seniors will be working towards a lion dance extravaganza evening proposed for October. The
“Lion Idol” Event – not “lyin’ idle” event – will be a competition between lion dance teams who will be judged on specific elements – including the “WOW” factor…Watch this space… With the junior beginners group, developing general awareness of lion dance and dragon dance is continuing. At this level, fitness, coordination, concentration and cooperation are at early stages of development. Technical skills are not over emphasised. We are pleasantly encouraged by the continued interest and enthusiasm within this group. The CWS junior dragon & lion dancers participated at the Parap Primary School Fete on Friday 30
th August. This was a
good opportunity to showcase our junior troupe – with some assistance from our seniors. Thank you to those who participated and thank you to Parap Primary School for inviting us to perform at their event. Wayne Lo
The Lion Dance troupe is on the prowl for new recruits. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in learning Lion Dance, contact the troupe members or send an email to [email protected] to find out the next training time. No previous experience is needed, anyone dedicated and willing to learn is welcome!
The Management Committee and members of the Chung Wah Society extend their heartfelt condolence on the passing of Ng See Chin 24/02/1918 – 16/07/2013 Loving wife of James Sik Hoe Chin (dec) Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother & Great Grandmother to Anthony, Sandra, Andrew, Chanly, Jason, Wendy, Mandy, Martin, Aaron, Deanna and Ethan, Lynette, Tony, Eleanor and Nathan, Desmond, Moira, Venessa, Alistair, Holly, Yvette and Sam
