This association started the year with a new president, Kenneth and new vp, Gong Sum. With his
entrepreneurial spirit, Kenneth has entered into a partnership to open a new restaurant, Dragon Palace, at 202 Centre Street,
between Hester and Grand St., NYC. Overcoming many obstacles and setbacks, Dragon Palace has now become a popular spot, with
outstanding ambience and food. Go usher the New Year there and to wish them an outstanding year.
click here for some pictures
2006 promises new beginnings, with the start of its first day, on the first day of the
week, Sunday. Best wishes to everyone.
January 2006
January 15th, Sunday - Annual meeting will be held at 2pm at association's office. Members are encouraged to attend.
January 29th, Sunday - Gung Hay Fat Choy, Chinese Lunar New Year (Year of the Dog). Come down
to see a special performance, courtesy of Yee's Hung-Ga Kung Fu Academy, founded by Master Frank Yee (Yee Chi Wai) at
10am in front of association's office at 81 Bayard St. Dragon and lion teams will dance along with a Hung-Ga demonstration.
Members can stop by also to get your hong bao/lai see (red envelope/lucky money). As a reminder, it's also a good time to
pay membership dues and the minimum $10.00 convention contribution. Los Angeles will host the 3rd World Yee and 22nd US Yee
Convention August 12 to 16, 2006.
February 2006
February 5th, Sunday - 7th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade. Come down and join the celebrations, starting
1pm at Mott & Bayard St. See dragon dances to bring peace, prosperity and good luck. This Spring Festival signals the
earth coming back to life and the start of new beginnings.
February 6th, Monday - Today till the 19th, tickets for the New Year/Spring Banquet will be sold and given out for the
February 25th event. The $20/person tickets are on a first come first served basis. Restrictions apply, so stop by association's
office for more details.
February 25th, Saturday - Association's Chinese Lunar New Year/Spring Festival celebration: Buffet
lunch following ancestor ritual at 12:30pm at Association's office and banquet at 6pm at Jing Fong Restaurant, 20 Elizabeth
Street, NY, NY 10013. Members join us to welcome our cousins from Ma, Tse and Boston's chapter during our luncheon.
Chinese New Year/Spring Banquet, Saturday, February 25th
Click here for Banquet Handout by Frank Yee
click here for Youth League Form
Congratulations to Lai Sun Yee who will be installed as the president of the Asian American
Bar Association of New York during their 2006 Annual Banquet at the Waldorf Astoria on Feb 9th. Lai Sun has been recognized
for many achievements and as a special Asian-Pacific American. She has for years been involved with the bar association which
has been an advocate for the Asian-Pacific American community.
click here for address by Lai Sun, from AABANY06 Banquet Program
click here for NY YFT's congratulatory letter, from Banquet Program
March 2006
March 19th, Sunday - General members meeting at 2pm at association's office.
April 2006
April 2nd, Sunday - Ching Ming, a time to respect our ancestors. The Association is going to Mt Pleasant and Cypress
Hills Cemeteries. Buses will leave 12 noon, those interested should stop by office for more information and signup.
April 30th, Sunday- General members meeting at 2pm at association's office.
June 2006
June 4th, Sunday - Members come down to association's headquarters to celebrate Parents Day. Instead of Mothers or Fathers
day, we will for a buffet luncheon at 12pm to honor our parents. Afterwards we will have our general meeting at 2pm.
June 10th, Saturday - Applications for scholarship can be picked up & tickets for annual picnic will be sold starting
today until 7/2 between 1-3pm. Come in for more details.
click here for scholarship application
July 2006
July 2, 9, 16, 23 Sundays, 2006 Scholarship application will be accepted between 1-3pm. Please bring original proof with
application. Rules apply, come in for details.
July 22, Saturday, Annual picnic. Buses leave 9am in front of 191 Canal St for Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids
Waterpark in NJ.
This years annual picnic was to Keansburg
Amusement and Runaway Rapids Family Waterpark.
2006 Scholarship application is now available. Applications will be accepted
on Sunday 7/2, 9, 16 & 23 between 1-3pm.
click here for scholarship application
August 2006
August 5th, Saturday - Scholarship award ceremony. Program will begin with ancestor worship at 12 noon at Association's
office. Award ceremony will continue at 1pm at Chinese Community Center, 62 Mott St. Lunch will be served following presentation
of awards.
August 12-14, the 3rd World Yee Family convention in Los Angeles.
August 12-16 - the 22nd U.S. Yee Family National convention.
August 20-27 - cruise to the Mexican Rivera. Cost and availability vary, contact office for more info on convention and
programs.
September 2006
September 10, Sunday - Membership meeting at 2pm at association's office.
October 2006
November 2006
November 12, Sunday - 12pm Members are invited to join our annual Thanksgiving luncheon. This year the women of our association
are especially invited to join our luncheon and check out our newly formed women league.
November 26, Sunday - 2pm General members meeting, nominations will be taken for new officers for 2007.
Click here for info on the passing of Advisor Yee Ming Lai (Hoi Yip) on November 5, 2006
December 2006
December 10, Sunday 10-4pm Election Day. Members come to cast your vote for 2007 officers.
December 24, Sunday 1pm Installation of new officers. Come down to meet our newly elected officers.
We regret the passing of Yee Family Association Eastern U.S. Grand President Shu Chan Yu. At
the request of the family, no other details will be provided on this website.
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