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
NEWSLETTER
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
Vegetable and Tofu Stir Fry and Cashew Nuts
Pork in Plum Sauce
Mixed Fruit Platter
Entertainment
Jade Dragons Chinese Dance Troupe
Children's Lantern Parade
Chicken Chow Mein
Beef Vindaloo
Steam Rice
Chung Wah Society Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe
(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
[email protected]
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 !
Many thanks to Alfreds Gift Shop
for their very generous donation of souvenirs
for sale in our Chinese Museum
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.
SHARE YOUR NEWS WITH US
We would love to include your
stories and photos
in the Chung Wah newsletter.
Even if you just want to post a
photo with a title/heading,
we’d all love to see it.
Please email
[email protected]
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
Contact us at:
[email protected]