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OoOo SyakSyak Gee Lu Society NewsletterGee Lu Society NewsletterFounded December 1897 Founded December 1897 •• Incorporated 1955Incorporated 1955

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March 2011March 2011 Vol. XIV, No. 1Vol. XIV, No. 1

Scholarships Available Online

Oo Syak Gee Lu scholarship applications are now available online. This is the 13th year we are giving away scholarships to OSGL student members

QING MING CELEBRATIONQING MING CELEBRATION

Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2011Time: 9:30amPlace: Manoa Chinese Cemetery

3430 East Manoa RoadContact: Henry Lee, Executive Director

Hawaii Chinese [email protected](808) 536-4621

Hawaii Chinese Qing Ming Celebration

Each year in April we celebrate Qing Ming. It is an ancient practice where we honor our ancestors at their gravesite. Qing Ming is also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, and is celebrated by Chinese all over the world.

In Honolulu, the Hawaii Chinese Qing Ming Celebration Committee, the City and County of Honolulu, and the United Chinese Society of Hawaii is sponsoring Qing Ming at the Manoa Chinese Cemetery beginning at 9:30am on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.

The main ceremony will take place at the Grand Ancestors Tomb at the top of the hill. There will be street parking. Shuttles to the cemetery are available beginning at 8:30am. Light refreshments will follow the ceremony.

Seating is limited, and is first-come, first-serve. It is advisable to bring a light jacket and umbrella, as it frequently rains in Manoa.

OSGL makes an annual donation to support this age-long tradition in Hawaii. Please attend, show your support, and learn about this cultural tradition.

pursuing a higher education.To qualify for our scholarships, you must

be an OSGL member for at least six months and will be attending a two-year or four-year accredited college, trade school, or technical school on a full-time basis. Graduate, post-graduate school, and internships are excluded.

Scholarship awards are judged by an outside panel (non-affiliated with OSGL) based on criteria in the areas of scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, leadership, and community involvement, as well as communication, writing skills, presentation, and creativity.

If you are interested in applying for our scholarship, please go to our website at www.oosyakgeelu.com to download the 2011-12 Scholarship Application Form. Should you have any questions, please call Jamie Chang at 373-1714 or email her at [email protected].

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Members Corner

Updating Records

If you are moving, or if your address has changed, please don’t forget to update your records with us. You can easily update your information by sending an email or phone call to our Membership Chairperson.

If you are receiving our newsletters via postal mail, and would like to go “green” by switching to email, just send an email with “OSGL EMAIL” in the subject line.

It’s that quick and easy! It will only take less than 2 minutes of your time!

OO SYAK GEE LU SOCIETYc/o JAMIE CHANG

5355 Papai Street • Honolulu, HI 96821Email: [email protected]

Phone: (808) 373-1714

New Members:New Members:

We welcome three new members to Oo Syak Gee Lu Society: Calvin Kong Ying Chang, and his two sons Timothy Ryan Chang, and Jason Albert Chang. They are all living in El Dorado Hills, California. Calvin is the son of Walter

Kuhnford Chang who is a member.

Honorary Directors:

2011 Wah Jip Chang2008 Maile K. Chang2007 Wah Chock Chang

2011 Officers:

President Edmund W.K. Chang 1st Vice Pres Jamie M.Y. Chang 2nd Vice Pres Ethel Chang Chow Treasurer Daryl H.K. HuEnglish Secretary Constance K.H. MarkChinese Secretary Jocelyn Chang Chuck

Ex-Past President Alvin G.K. Chang

2011 Board of Directors:

Mildred Ai-ChangClayton K.L. ChangDonna N. ChangEllen M. ChangEvelyn Y. ChangKenneth K.C. Chang

Margaret M.H. Chang Paulette K.Q. ChangGwendolyn Chang FuHarold K.C. HuEdith P.S. Won

An Honorary Director is a member who has been

recognized as a benefactor to the Society through

outstanding services, such as serving as an officer or

director. This award is the highest that the Society

bestows. This non-voting position award is presented for

the life of the individual.

2011 Committees:

Financial CommitteeChairperson: Harold HuAlvin Chang, Clayton Chang, Kenneth Chang, Wah Jip Chang, Daryl Hu

PR & Membership / Scholarship CommitteeChairperson: Jamie ChangMildred Ai-Chang, Ellen Chang, Gwendolyn Chang Fu, Hubert Chang, Jocelyn Chang Chuck, Edith Won

Banquet & Events CommitteeCo-chairpersons: Constance Mark and Donna ChangMargaret Chang, Paulette Chang

Nominating CommitteeChairperson: Ethel ChowEvelyn Chang, Maile Chang

Members Brad Chang, Jamie Chang, Tanya Dote, Corinne

Chang, and Alan Dote celebrating Chinese New Year at

the Bellagio Conservatory in Las Vegas featuring the Year

of the Rabbit.



would like to thank the membership for electing me for this one-

year term. I am filling in for 2011 until the next president becomes

more comfortable to move up the ladder. It is my belief, and I believe

Oo Syak Gee Lu’s that we move our officers and directors upwards. As

they gain experience and build confidence, they move from director to

Chinese Secretary, vice-presidents, and up to President. Of course there

are some who would rather stay in one position, such as a director,

English Secretary, and Treasurer, and since they are doing a great job,

we would not consider changing this. Following this practice very

capable presidents should continuously lead us.

2011 President2011 President2011 President2011 President’’’’s Messages Messages Messages Message

For 2011, it will be “business as usual,” except that I plan to help the up and coming officers become

better familiar with and more comfortable with Robert’s Rules of Order. However, since we are a “family-

orientated” Chinese society, we will continue to have as much informal meetings whenever the situation

warrants it. Currently our bylaws call for an Executive Committee as one of the standing committees.

Traditionally an Executive Committee is composed of the officers including the Immediate Past-President.

This committee is traditionally charged with acting on behalf of the Board of Directors during the interim

times between board meetings, which means the committee makes decisions without board approval.

However, with the Internet and cell phones, I believe we can inform the whole board and have board

decisions without having to call special meetings. We should therefore, redefine the role of the Executive

Committee or remove it from the bylaws.

My mission continues to be establishing Oo Syak Gee Lu Society as a very good Chinese community

citizen known by all of the other societies and Chinese community for participating in events and causes

benefiting and promoting our Chinese heritage. This may mean a little more expenditures while staying

within a budget.

We continue to think of ways to increase member interest in Oo Syak. We invite all members to attend

our annual banquet in August at half price. Our Christmas party in December is free to all members. All

of our quarterly Board of Directors meetings are open to the membership, and lunch after the meeting is

free. We continue to award four $1,000 scholarship to members attending 2-year and 4-year colleges.

There are several other Chinese community events where we pay for our members attending.

Finally, congratulations to Wah Jip Chang who was recently honored as our Honorary Director for

2011. This is truly a very deserving award to an outstanding Oo Syak member who help turn the society

around and help put it in its current good condition.

I

Ed Chang

2011 Oo Syak Gee Lu President



Installation Meeting – Hee Hing Restaurant

Honorary Director – Wah Jip ChangWah Jip Chang served as President 1996-1997

and a Director thereafter. His father is one of the original founding members of OSGL in 1897. He is recognized as an Honorary Director for rejuvenating Oo Syak Gee Lu.

Wah Jip is responsible for directing the assembly of a formal membership list, and upgrading the rental property and its insurance coverage. Under his leadership, member interest in Oo Syak grew.

At 92 years young, Wah Jip enjoys his retirement life. He keeps too busy during the day that he can’t name all the activities he does. You may find him at Kahala Mall talking about stocks with a cup of Starbucks with his buddy.

Wah Jip’s brother Wah Chock Chang, who resides in Palolo Chinese Home, holds the first Honorary Director title in 2007.

Past-President Alvin Chang presenting Wah Jip Chang

with an Honorary Director certificate.

2011 Oo Syak Gee Lu Officers and Board of Directors: Officers seated in front row (L-R) – Daryl Hu, Connie Mark, Jamie

Chang, Edmund Chang, Ethel Chow, Jocelyn Chang Chuck. Directors standing in back row (L-R) – Margaret Chang,

Evelyn Chang, Edith Won, Clayton Chang, Gwendolyn Chang Fu, Harold Hu, Donna Chang, Kenneth Chang, Paulette

Chang, Ellen Chang, Millie Ai-Chang, Alvin Chang.

Incoming President Edmund Chang presents

outgoing President with a certificate of

appreciation.

The new Board of Directors and Officers were installed in January at Hee Hing Restaurant by the Honorable Herbert Shimabukuro.

We have a new President, Edmund Chang; 2nd Vice President, Ethel Chang Chow; Chinese Secretary, Jocelyn Chang Chuck; and Director, Gwendolyn Chang Fu. All other Officers and Directors remained the same.

After swearing in the officers and directors, incoming President Edmund Chang presented outgoing President Alvin Chang with a certificate of appreciation for his two years of dedicated service.

Good luck to the new 2011 BOD to lead OSGL to new heights!



Chinese New Year ParadeOn January 29th, the City of Honolulu

celebrated Chinese New Year on the streets of Chinatown. More than 80 local groups and organizations, and mainland and international troupes participated in

the parade along Hotel Street.This annual event is sponsored by the Chinatown

Merchants Association, Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and the City and County of Honolulu, amongst others. Each year, the parade seems to grow larger and larger, with more spectators enjoying the festivities. Thousands of people lined up along Hotel Street to catch a glimpse of the Chinese dragon, lions, and the 2011 Narcissus and Chinatown Queens and their courts.

OSGL members proudly marched along with high spirits and energy as we toyed spectators with our Chinese lion puppets and instruments. We also passed out OSGL pencils, so members of the community will begin to recognize us.

After the parade, OSGL member participants had a full-course meal at Won Kee Restaurant. Maunakea Street and other side streets were closed to traffic. The Chinese Cultural Plaza and Maunakea Street were lined with food booths and vendors who sold Chinese trinkets and Year of the rabbit memorabilia. Kung fu, martial arts, and lion dance performances were held at the Moongate Plaza, MaunakeaStreet, King Street, and Smith Street stages lasted throughout the late night.

1. Donna Chang playing with lion puppets. 2. Paulette Chang and Donald Chow passing out pencils to bystanders. 3. OSGL

members pose for a picture before the parade. 4. Members passing Bethel Street. 5. Members strolling through the street. 6.

The group poses for a picture at the end of the parade with Mayor Peter Carlisle and other City and County members.

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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF DR. SUN YAT-SEN:

FOUNDER OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

OF DR. SUN YATOF DR. SUN YAT--SENSEN

When: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 7:00pmCost: $15 or $30Place: Hawaii Theatre - 1130 Bethel Street

(Between Beretania and Bethel Streets)

To purchase tickets, please contact Hawaii Theater

box office at (808) 528-0506 or online at

www.HawaiiTheatre.com

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial CeremonyOn Saturday, March 12, 2010 at 10:00am, a

memorial ceremony will be held in honor of Dr. Sun Yet Sen. The ceremony will be at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen statue located on the Chinese Cultural Plaza Mall on River street,.

OSGL will be attending and presenting a lei at this event. If you are interested in attending, please let Jamie Chang know by March 10th.

Dr. Sun Yet Sen

(photo courtesy of

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Tr/Sun-Yat-Sen.html

DR. SUN YATDR. SUN YAT--SEN MEMORIAL CEREMONYSEN MEMORIAL CEREMONY

Date: Friday, March 12, 2010Time: 10:00am (registration begins at 9:30am)Place: Chinese Cultural Plaza Mall on River Street,

next to the Dr. Sun Yet Sen statueRSVP: Jamie Chang 373-1714 or [email protected]

One hundred years ago, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen founded the Republic of China. History tells us that the time he spent in America, and more importantly in Hawaii, helped to shape his ideals and belief that led to the founding of the Republic of China.

He attended Iolani School and Oahu College (formerly Punahou School) before returning to China. He traveled back to Hawaii, and is known as the is the Founding Father of the Republic of China, and the “Father of Chinese Revolution”.

Throughout this year, there will be events celebrating the honor of Dr. Sun’s achievements. OSGL is a sponsor of the Centennial Celebration and various events throughout the year. We have several people involved with planning these events for the community. Three events are listed here. We hope that you will show your support in attending these cultural and educating events.

DR. SUN YATDR. SUN YAT--SEN SCHOLASITC SYMPOSIUMSEN SCHOLASITC SYMPOSIUM

Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011Time: 8:30am – 4:30pmPlace: Imin International Conference Center

East-West CenterRSVP: Mr. W.K. Nip by email [email protected] or

1615 Wilder Ave. #304, Honolulu, HI 96822

The Hawaii Chinese Association invites you to join them in this thrilling live performance features live professional singers, dancers, and Chinese Opera from Taiwan.

Tickets are available for $15 or $30 at the Hawaii Theatre box office or online at www.HawaiiTheatre.com. Information is listed in the box below.

Cultural Performance at Hawaii Theatre

Scholastic SymposiumA scholastic symposium highlighting the

understanding of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s ideals, principles, thoughts and achievements will be held on Saturday, March 26th at the East West Center.

There will be essay readings (in English), a review of the Republic of China’s achievements and prospects, panel discussions and a free light lunch to all those who attend.

Jamie Chang by 10/7*TBD / TBDBoard of Directors MeetingOct 17

Mr. W.K. Nip (see pg 6)Imin International Conference Center, East West Center / 8:30am – 4:30pm

Dr. Sun Yat-SenScholastic Symposium

Mar 26

Jamie Chang by 3/10Chinese Cultural Plaza Mall, near the statue / 10:00am (meet at 9:30am)

Dr. Sun Yat-SenMemorial Ceremony

Mar 12

Hawaii Theatre (see pg 6)Hawaii Theater – 1130 Bethel Street / 7:00pmTickets $15 or $30

Centennial Celebration for Dr. Sun Yat Sen

Mar 29

United Chinese Society at (808) 536-4621

Manoa Chinese Cemetery / 9:30amQing Ming CelebrationApr 6

Jamie Chang +Available OnlineScholarship ApplicationsMar / Apr

Jamie Chang by 4/7*On On McCully Restaurant / 10:30amBoard of Directors MeetingApr 17

Hubert Chang by 5/14 + Postal mail or emailScholarship Applications DueMay 14

Jamie Chang +Mandalay Restaurant / 5:30pmScholarship DinnerJul 9

Jamie Chang by 7/7*TBD / TBDBoard of Directors MeetingJul 17

TBDHee Hing Restaurant / 5:30pmAnnual BanquetAug 6

Date Event Location / Time Contact

PLEASE NOTE: In the last newsletter, the July BOD meeting was dated incorrectly. The correct date is Sunday, July 17.

* To RSVP for Board of Directors meetings, please call Jamie Chang at 373-1714 or email [email protected] by the

deadlines listed above beginning one month prior to the event.

+ For scholarship information, please call Jamie Chang at 373-1714 or email [email protected]. Completed applications

should be send to Hubert Chang at: 744 20th Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816 or [email protected].

Note Your Calendars!



Flag Raising Ceremony – January 1, 2011

To start off the new year, OSGL officers participated in a Flag Raising Ceremony for the Centennial Celebrations of Dr. Sun YatSen and the Republic of China. President Edmund Chang, 1st Vice President Jamie Chang, and 2nd Vice President Ethel Chow arrived early morning to raise the American flag at the Chinese CulturalPlaza. Board of Director Donna Chang was also present, as she is on the planning committee for the Centennial Celebration events with English Secretary Connie Mark,.

After the flag was raised, we had a Chinese breakfast at Empress Chinese Restaurant, treated by the Kung Sheong Doo Society.

In this Newsletter

Scholarships Available Online ….….................................1

Hawaii Chinese Qing Ming Celebration ..…..………...…. 1

Members Corner .………….…………..……………………2

2011 President’s Message ………..……………………….3

Installation Meeting / Honorary Director ......................... 4

Chinese New Year Parade ..……………………………... 5

Centennial Celebration of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen:

Founder of the Republic of China ……….................... 6

Flag Raising Ceremony ……...…….………………….…...7

Note Your Calendars ..………...……………………....….. 7

Jamie Chang5355 Papai StreetHonolulu Hawaii 96821

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