HRCCA Objectives

To promote multiculturalism, hence fostering understanding, interaction and harmony between the Chinese community and the society-at-large

To promote and preserve Chinese culture and heritage

To promote active citizenship and provide support to other local non-profit and charitable organizations and community projects

To identify and address relevant social, cultural, educational and recreational issues and needs

To promote networking among the Chinese community

Halton Region

Chinese Canadian Association

荷 頓 加 華 協 會

2009 Annual General Meeting

December 20, 2009, 11:30 a.m.

Red Maple Restaurant, Burlington

A G E N D A

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  1. Welcome
  2. Approval of Minutes of 2008 Annual General Meeting
  3. President’s Report
  4. Treasurer’s Report
  5. Nomination & Election of 2010 Board of Directors

Mrs. Mary Lui, Past President

Mrs. Frances Chui, Secretary

Mr. Ho Wong, Treasurer

Mr. Allan Lo, Director

Dr. Alex Lui, Director

Mr. Louis Tsai, Director

Dr. Edward Younglai, Director

  1. Announcements
  • Chinese New Year Fundraising Dinner on February 20, 2010in support of JosephBrantMemorialHospital, Burlington
  • HRCCA Scholarship
  1. Other Business

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2009 Highlights

February 7, 2009

Chinese New Year Fundraising Dinner

For Yee Hong Foundation

Attended by over 250 guests, the event at SummitGardenwas another success and raised a record $13,507.40 for the Yee Hong Foundation.

HRCCA Scholarship Winner
Jessica Wang

Jessica Wang of NelsonHigh School in Burlington was selected as the winner of the 2009 HRCCA Scholarship Award. Jessica is an outstanding student academically as well as athletically. As a volunteer, she is co-chair of Nelson Interact Club, editor for one of the school newspaper, a math and science peer tutor, Sunday School volunteer, buddy to the seniors, and teacher’s assistant in BurlingtonChineseSchool. Jessica’s leadership and initiative are exemplified by her creation of a set of PowerPoint presentations to promote Chinese language and culture. She also designed a worldwide website addressing the issue of racism and fostering multiculturalism and harmony.

Jessica is attending McMasterUniversity majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Dr. Alex Lui, Director

Mr. Louis Tsai, Director

HRCCA Business and News

Members were asked to continue their support of the Association by renewing their membership and participating in upcoming events and activities, which are regularly posted on the Association website:

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 pm, following a motion by Louis Tsai, seconded by Allan Lo, that was unanimously carried.

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2009 Regular Activities and Special Events

Activities/Events / Date & Location
Saturday Mandarin Class / Weekly at BlakelockHigh School
Sunday Recreation / Weekly at Brant Hill Recreation Centre
HRCCA Scholarship Program / Annual Award
Chinese New Year Fundraising Banquet / February 7, 2009 at Summit Garden Restaurant
Asian Heritage Month Celebration / Hosted by Halton Regional Police Service
Summer Picnic / June 6, 2009 at LowvillePark
Oakville Dragon Boat Festival - HRCCA Team / August 16, 2009 at KelsoConservationPark, Milton
Mid Autumn Festival / October 10, 2009 at Burlington Seniors Centre
Halton Police Chief Forum / Two to three times annually at Regional Centre
Christmas Luncheon & Annual General Meeting / December 20, 2009 at Red Maple Restaurant

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Minutes of
2008 HRCCA Annual General Meeting

December 14, 2008, 11:30 am

Red Maple Restaurant, Burlington

Welcome

Mary Lui opened the meeting and thanked all members and guests who attended the HRCCA Christmas buffet lunch in the midst of everybody’s busy holiday schedules.

Approval of Minutes of 2007 Annual General Meeting.

A motion by Winnie Ng, seconded by Eddie Shao to approve the minutes was unanimously carried.

President’s Report

Mary Lui reported that 2008 was a very successful year with significant achievements including the launching of the HRCCA Scholarship Award Program for Halton graduates entering post-secondary education. Much of HRCCA’s increased visibility also resulted in more invitations from local government and social service agencies to provide support services and community partnerships. A Scholarship Fund was established with the Community Foundation of Oakville. Throughout the year the Association organized educational and recreational programs/activities and continued to provide networking opportunities to our members and non-members. Mary expressed her heartfelt thank you to all the Directors for their commitments and leadership and to all the volunteers who have contributed enormously to achieve the successes the Association has enjoyed.

Approval of Treasurer’s Report

The fiscal year ended at December 13, 2008, showing a net operating deficit of $765.80. A motion by Doris Wong, seconded by Susan Liang, to accept the Treasurer’s Report was unanimously carried.

Election of 2009 Board of Directors

A motion by Doris Wong, seconded by Susan Liang, to elect the following nominees as the 2009 Board of Directors was unanimously carried.

Mrs. Mary Lui, President

Dr. Hok Nam Ng, Vice-President

Mrs. Frances Chui, Secretary

Mr. Ho Wong, Treasurer

Mr. Allan Lo, Director
August 16, 2009

Charity Dragon Boat Festival

This annual event was held at the Kelso Conservation Area and again HRCCA was represented by a very spirited team.
October 10, 2009
Mid-Autumn Festival

A new format was adopted this year for the Festival celebration, showcasing many talents within the Chinese community. Attended by over 150 guests, the event was such a resounding success that the format would likely return for future years.

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Message from the President

Mary Lui

I have had the privilege of serving as the President of HRCCA for the past several terms and I can unabashedly admit that the experience has been fulfilling, fun and rewarding.

Since the inception of HRCCA in 2001, our association has achieved its goals. We have established a scholarship endowment fund with the Oakville Community Foundation, providing annual scholarship to graduating high school students in Halton.

In 2009, HRCCA continued to play an important role in building bridges and promoting cultural understanding as well as providing support to local service agencies.

At our major Chinese New Year Fundraiser Dinner this year, we raised a record breaking donation amount for the Yee Hong Foundation. We continued to organize educational and recreational programs and provided networking opportunities to our members and non-members. Our Mid-Autumn Festival celebration took on a new format this year. The event was a tremendous success and it provided the opportunity for many non-members to share their gifts and talents.

As we are concluding our 9th year as an organization at this AGM, I would like to express my sincere thank to all the Board members for their dedication, leadership, time and effort and in making my job a pleasure.My heartfelt thanks go to our retiring Vice-President, Hok Nam Ng, for his exceptional contribution and guidance on the Board in the pastyears and we hope he will continue to share his support for HRCCA as a valuable founding member.

The vitality and growth of our Association depend on the power of working together to achieve the successes we have enjoyed. On behalf of the Board, I would like to appeal to you, our fellow members, to join our volunteer Board of Directors and share your wisdom as we move forward. I shall continue to serve on the Board as Past Presidentand look forward to our partnership in the new year.

Sincere wishes for a safe, happy holiday season to all of you and your families.

Treasurer’s Report

Ho Wong

The operations in 2009 resulted in a modest surplus of $1,453.78, mostly from membership fees, and the gym program.

Programs / 2009 Revenues / 2009 Expenses / 2009 Net Amount
Membership Fees / $1,130.00 / $20.00 / $1,110.00
Operating Expenses / $0.00 / $429.35 / -$429.35
Gym Program / $6,839.00 / $4,763.34 / $2,075.66
Chinese New Year Event / $25,517.40 / $24,869.70 / $647.70
Summer Picnic / $345.00 / $409.38 / -$64.38
Mid-Autumn Festival / $610.00 / $1,185.89 / -$575.89
Dragon Boat Festival / $1,280.00 / $1,250.00 / $30.00
Receivables/Payables (Gym Program) / $0.00 / $1,339.96 / -$1,339.96
Total / $35,721.40 / $34,267.62 / $1,453.78

As of December 19, 2008, end of the past fiscal year, HRCCA has total assets of $14,232.85 and reserves of $21,417.41, showing improvements over 2008.

Assets & Reserves / Balance on Dec 13, 2008 / Revenues / Expenses / Net Amount / Balance on Dec 19, 2008
Cash and Bank Balance / $8,485.96 / $2,793.72 / $11,279.68
Receivables/ Payables / $0.00 / $0.00 / $1,339.96 / -$1,339.96 / -$1,339.96
Scotia-bank GIC Net of Disaster Reserve / $4,240.99 / $52.14 / $0.00 / $52.14 / $4,293.13
Total Assets / $12,726.95 / $1,505.90 / $14,232.85
Disaster Relief Reserve Fund / $915.00 / $0.00 / $0.00 / $0.00 / $915.00
Scholarship Endowment Fund / $19,595.89 / $2,000.00 / $1,093.48 / $906.52 / $20,502.41
Total Reserves / $20,510.89 / $2,000.00 / $1,093.48 / $906.52 / $21,417.41

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