Deputy Chair. Chair. Nomination of Officers and Committee Members August 18, 2013

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1 Chair Name: Kai LUEY 呂顯華 Nominated by: Virginia Chong, Meilin Chong, Organiser for Chinese New Year and Market Day I was born in Westport and am a graduate Electrical Engineer. I am now retired after an extensive working career spanning over 30 years mostly as a senior corporate executive, then CEO of international public companies in New Zealand, Australia & Thailand. I have an outstanding record of dedicated service to the Chinese community both in Auckland and Wellington for which in 2005, I was awarded the Queen s Services Medal. In particular, I have been a very active member of the ACCC Executive Committee for over 12 years including being the Event Organiser for seven CNY Festivals, Building Manager for the Eden Terrace premises and Treasurer for three years. If I am privileged to be elected as Chairman of ACCC, I will be Leading from the Front and utilize my extensive strategic planning skills, financial experiences and project management capabilities to consolidate the Association s future and enhance our current activities, as we look to replace the Eden Terrace premises which has been designated as a station for the new Auckland underground rail link. Deputy Chair Name: Stan KING 吳應倫 Nominated by: Judy Cheung and Janice Wong Current Role: Deputy Chair and Chinese School Principal I am a New Zealand born 2 nd generation Chinese. Graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree. I have over 30 years of project management and design experience in heavy industrial engineering, as a Senior Mechanical Engineering Consultant in both New Zealand and overseas. Also have four years of teaching experience in Taiwan. I am now retired. I am the present Vice Chairman of the Auckland Chinese Community Centre, and also the Principal of the ACCC Chinese Language School for the past 13 years. I am fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin, as well as in English. My aim for the ACCC is to organize, promote and support more Chinese cultural and educational activities, for the benefit of the wider Chinese community for both local born and new immigrants young and old. 本人是第二代生長於新西蘭華人, 在奧克蘭大學工程系畢業 有超過三十年在新西蘭及诲外從事 ( 工業工程科 ) 動力工程顧問的經驗 以及四年在台灣教學經驗 目前已經退休 我現在擔任華僑會所副會長一職, 在以往八年時間我曾擔任屋崙華僑會所委員以及任職中文學校校長達十三年 由於本人能説流利英語 廣東語及國語令我對屋崙會事務貢獻更多 我在華僑會所的目標是组織與及支持多一些文化及教育性活動去吸引及做福廣大本地長大的華人以及新來的移民

2 Deputy Chair Name: Bo LI 李博 Nominated by: Connie Kum and Elsie Wong PERSONAL BACKGROUND I was born in Beijing China, 51 years old now Immigrated to New Zealand in 1996, so far 17 years living in New Zealand New Zealand Citizen and passport holder Traditional Chinese family, wife, two daughters, and mum Speaking Mandarin, English No criminal history both in New Zealand and China FIRST OF ALL, I WILL SAY I acknowledge ACCC is one of the strongest independent Chinese community One of the longest history community among Chinese communities Fully engaged with mainstream society Good relationship with other communities REASONS FOR ELECTION Contribute my knowledge of cross culture to ACCC Bring closer relationship between local Chinese and new Chinese immigrants Promote ACCC among New Zealand businesses network Promote ACCC through visitors from overseas Build up ACCC brand through various events or activities Keep the organization independent from political, religions and any other groups Promote Chinese culture among members Willing to contribute my time to this community I believe, there is a better future for ACCC, a strong voice can be made, and no one should ignore it, the solidarity will make Chinese stronger. KEY SKILLS Public relationship and network Project management and handling Business plan, and marketing strategy Media control, and events organizing Marketing and promotion Campaign organization COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT Chairperson of New Zealand Asia Trust Committee member of New Zealand China Trade Association Chairperson of subcommittee of Chinese Business of NZCTA Member of ACCC Member of Lydale Badminton Club Member of New Zealand Church of Christ RELATIONSHIP WITH ACCC Support ACCC Chinese New Year Market Day since 2007 a as sponsor Chinese New Year Market Day poster, flyer design Tenant of ACCC building at New North Road Tenants management liaisons with building manager Deputy Chair Name: Richard LEUNG 梁嘉南 Nominated by: Connie Kum, David Wong I put my name forward for election as Deputy Chairman and a committee member of the Auckland Chinese Community Centre. I am a 46 year old, 3rd generation New Zealand Chinese, married to Debbie. We have 2 children. I have served on the ACCC committee for the past 6 years. I believe that ACCC should provide more services to the wider Chinese community, creating more than just the facilities that we already provide to the community. In the next 2 years there will be important decisions to be made given the potential sale of the New North Road building due to the inner city rail loop. I would like to make sure that the right decisions are made so that Community centre has a solid position for the future generations to come. I bring to the committee over 20 years of experience in serving on Chinese community organisations in both Auckland and Wellington. I have a strong network and believe I can bridge the gap between young and old. I have enjoyed my time working on the committee for the past 6 years and am interested to step up to an executive position.

3 Deputy Chair Name: Tony WONG 王定熊 Nominated by: Peter Pan, Alfred Li Current Role: Deputy Chair Treasurer Name: Merry TSAO Nominated by: Connie Kum and John Kum Born in Hong Kong. Immigrated to New Zealand with family in Lived in Gisborne first before moving to Auckland in Attended Otahuhu College, then Auckland University, gaining Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. Worked in manufacturing for over 30 years in various roles. Currently married with one daughter. Secretary Name: Bevan CHUANG 莊家欣 Nominated by: Arthur Loo and Connie Kum Current Role: Secretary Ancestral hometown: Huian, Fujian. Born: Hong Kong I have been a member of the Auckland Chinese Community since 2009, as a Chinese Secretary and later a Secretary. I am also a Member of the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel for the Auckland Council and a Co-Host of Asia Focus, a live TV and radio programme, and an afternoon Cantonese radio programme. I am also a Partnership Manager for Hong Kong Festival, Committee Member of New Zealand Chinese Association (Auckland Branch), Secretary of Auckland Chinese Garden, Co-Chair for Banana Conference I will also be standing for Albert-Eden (Maungawhau Subdivision) Local Board for the Local Government election in My family and I migrated to Auckland from Hong Kong 17 years ago, and I have worked extensively in community development. I am passionate about the Auckland Chinese community New Zealand-born, migrants, 1.5 generations. I am humble to have served the Auckland Chinese Community Centre and with the ability to speak fluent Cantonese, English and Mandarin, as well as reading and writing Traditional and Simplified Chinese, I am honoured to MC at major events for ACCC. 祖籍 : 福建惠安出生地 : 香港從 2009 起加入了屋崙華僑會所, 由中文秘書成為了秘書 我也是奧克蘭市政府民族事務顧問小組成員之一 也是電視和廣播節目 Asia Focus 和下午粵語廣播節目 笑談天下 的主持人之一 我也是香港節的伙伴經理 屋崙華聯會的委員 奧克蘭中國花園的秘書和 Banana Conference 2014 的共同主席 在 2013 年的本地政府選舉中我將參選 Albert-Eden (Maungawhau Subdivision) 地方議會, 希望能成為你的代表 我和我家人 17 年前移民到奧克蘭, 我參與了不同社區發展的活動 我對於奧克蘭的華社, 無論是本地出生的 移民的 1 點 5 代的都有著熱忱 我很感謝能夠為屋崙華僑會所服務, 也因為我能説國粵英語 也能讀寫正簡體中文, 我很榮幸能在會所各大活動當主持人

4 Secretary Chinese Language Name: Alfred LI 李漢榮 Nominated by: Peter Pan, Tony Wong Current Role: Secretary Chinese Language, Deputy Principal for Chinese School I am from Hong Kong and came to New Zealand 15 years ago. I am a graduate of the Business School of the University of Auckland. I am very interested in serving the local Chinese community in various social activities, and keen to help and promote all the Chinese cultural activities organized by the Auckland Chinese Community Centre, as well as support Chinese School run by the ACCC. I encourage all young local born Chinese to learn Chinese through our Chinese School which have very experienced teachers, and good facilities. I have been involved in a lot of voluntary work on numerous activities organized by ACCC, during my time as a committee member. I am the present Chinese Secretary of ACCC. I hope you can continue to support me as a committee member and to continue as the Chinese Secretary of our organization. 我從香港移民到新西蘭已有十五年, 是奧克蘭大學商業學系畢業生 本人有極大興趣服務華人社羣, 我熱心支持及推動華人各項文化活動, 我重視華人在本地出生子女的中文教育, 積極推廣發展華僑會所中文學校, 培育華人子女在本地學好中文 我加入了華僑會所並為了委員有三年, 參加了多項義務工作 ( 新春花市, 學校中文翻譯, 花燈節攤位, 舊物銷售活動 ) 我能說粤語國語及英語, 現在任職華僑會所委員及中文秘書 希望你們支持我参加選舉, 繼續能為大家服務 Committee Member Name: Judy CHEUNG Nominated by: Wellington Choy, Alfred Li I have served 2 terms on the committee of the Auckland Chinese Community Centre. I am a past president and current member of the Auckland Tung Jung Association. I am a past president and current member of the Rotary Club of Auckland Harbourside. I am experienced with community work and fund raising. I am a Justice of the Peace, and holder of the Queens Service Medal. I would like to serve a further term on the Auckland Chinese Community Centre Name: Meilin CHONG 何黃美蓮 Nominated by: Connie Kum, Allen Fong, Chair of Mangere Centre Subcommittee I have been on the ACCC committee for 12 yrs. I currently manage the Mangere Community Centre, see to the general maintenance there, and deal with everyone who wishes to use or hire the hall. I have been doing so since I joined the committee. Name: Virginia CHONG 楊惠芳 Nominated by: Richard Leung, David Wong A first generation Chinese New Zealander and Poll Tax descendant, Virginia Chong has been actively involved in the Chinese community since she was a teenager. Currently an active member of the Auckland Chinese Community Centre committee for the past 12 years, she has been part of the organizing reception committee for the Chinese New Year celebrations held at the Epsom Showgrounds. During the 1980s she was the ACCC s fundraising Chairperson, working hard to raise funds through the annual Chinese New Year and Dragon Boat festivals held downtown to support the Association and its projects as well as maintain its facilities. Virginia is also National President of the New Zealand Chinese Association and a Justice of the Peace. Virginia served for 15 years from 1995 to 2010 as an elected local body representative on the Eden/Albert Community Board of the former Auckland City Council where her delegated authorities included spokesperson roles for traffic, parks and grants. She also was appointed a planning commissioner. Virginia was also a foundation member of the Mt Eden Methodist Trust, responsible for the restoration of the Mt Eden Village Centre

5 Married to Philip, a dentist practising in Mt Roskill, she has three adult sons and three grandchildren. Name: Allen FONG Nominated by: Connie Kum and John Kum I have lived in Auckland all my life and have been a self employed businessperson. Our family were amongst the original donors in 1961 to the Auckland Chinese Hall Inc which is the founding organisation for the Auckland Chinese Community Centre Inc. I am a former Deputy Chairperson and Committee Member for many years of Auckland Sue Yueen Tong Association founded in the 1920s as a branch of the worldwide Seyip clan organisation. I have been an ACCC Executive Committee member for the last four years and have served on the Chinese New Year and Eden Terrace Property Sub-Committees. Name: Percy KAI FONG 陳玉麟 Nominated by: Connie Kum and John Kum My name is Percy Kai Fong and I have been associated with the Auckland Chinese Community Centre since I arrived in Auckland in the latter part of 1973, but it is only in the last 10 years or so, that I have had the privilege of serving on the committee of A.C.C.C. Even though I am not a person of high profile, if there is a job to be done, I am usually in the background with my Shoulder to the Wheel. My personal aim for the Chinese community is that we all work together as a team to further the aims of improving all aspects of enjoyment for young and old, and encourage all to help towards that goal. Thanking you all in anticipation for your support in the forthcoming elections. Name: Stan KING 吳應倫 Nominated by: Judy Cheung and Janice Wong Current Role: Deputy Chair and Chinese School Principal See Deputy Chair Name: Connie KUM 吳甄惠玲 Nominated by: Elsie Wong and Percy Kai Fong Connie s involvement in the Chinese Community spams five decades. As a teenager I was Secretary / Treasurer for the Auckland Chinese Sports Assoc. (fundraising for the 10 /10 th Sports Tournaments and Secretary for the Chinese Club (set up in the early 1960 s as a Social Venue for the younger set social dances) In the 1970s and 80s my children attended the ACCC Chinese School in Mangere. There was the need to raise money for the upkeep of the Hall. Colin Chan (Headmaster of the Chinese School) was the Chairman at the time and asked me to organize a Food Fair at the Mangere hall to raise funds. It was a great success and was repeated the next year at Turners and Growers in the city and then the following year was the humungous Food Fair at the Dragon Boat Festival on Princes Wharf. Possibly involving over a hundred people was a huge fundraiser and the community was very united in its efforts to make it so successful. I have been an active Committee member of the ACCC over the past twelve years specializing in fundraising, social dances, catering for the reception at the Chinese New Year Festival, assisting at the ACCC Garage Sales and annual Guy Fawkes BBQ and whatever else is asked of me. It is my belief that my PR efforts in the Chinese Community have grown the Auckland Chinese Community and I would like you to give me the opportunity to carry on the challenge. Thanks for your support in the coming election Come and vote for CONNIE KUM MNZM on the 18 th August at the ACCC elections. Name: John Wah KUM Nominated by: Kai Luey and Elsie Wong John Wah Kum 71 yr retired Husband to Connie Kum - with grown up family of 6 Been an active member of the Auckland Community for over 54 years. My voluntary service and time ( hours ) involved in most fundraising activities over the past decades namely o ACCC Gala and Garage Sales o Organising Guy Fawkes / BBQ

6 o Organising Committee in Chinese New Year Festivals held at the ASB Showgrounds Landscaping and maintenance of the Mangere Hall section Current Property Committee member of 1 New North Road and the DIY person. Past President of Auckland Chinese Sports Association ( pre- ACCCSC ) Past President Chinese Club Inc. now defunct ( Assets donated to ACCC ) see Plaque Committee member of China Ball Inc inactive ( all proceeds donated to ACCC ) see Plaque Auckland Chinese Community Centre Committee member since 2007 As a current member of the Executive Committee I put my name forward again to serve the community for another term. Name: Richard LEUNG 梁嘉南 Nominated by: Connie Kum, David Wong See Deputy Chair Name: Bo LI 李博 Nominated by: Connie Kum and Elsie Wong See Deputy Chair Name: Geoffrey LIM 林柏添 Nominated by: John Ling, Stan King I am the maintenance engineer, electrician for the ACCC properties at Mangere and New North Rd. I look after the air conditioners, electrical, lighting and alarms. I am on the committee for the general maintenance of the properties. I am an assistant to the school headmaster for our Mandarin and Cantonese Schools. I hold the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering and am a Registered Engineer Associate, licensed electrician, and JP. Name: John LING 凌偉衡 Nominated by: Stan King, Peter Pan Origin: Guangdong Guangzhou, traditional and contemporary Chinese artist, media specialist. Executive Committee members of ACCC since 2002, ACCC member since 1990 or earlier. John Ling arrived in New Zealand in He has been working in advertising industry for many years, and worked in Australian New Zealand News Paper Service Ltd for 7 years. He has been helping ACCC for almost all events ever since. Such as ACCC anniversary dinners stage decoration, banner design and make, National day celebrations, ACCC camp in Lantern Festival, and Chinese New Year Festivals Market Day more than 10 years etc. In recent years, he is also using his expertise in advertising, medias and digital photography to report many significant news for medias. His photos and works were published in the mainstream media at local and aboard, works for ACCC events included as well. 籍貫 : 廣東廣州, 多界屋崙華僑會所執行委員, 自由媒體新聞發佈人 1982 年來新西蘭, 經營數碼攝影 廣告製作業務 並以他的技藝為公眾服務 屋崙華僑會所舉辦的一年一度的新春同樂日會場和舞臺設計都盡心盡力, 十幾年來不間斷 中國駐奧克蘭總領事館建館 簽證大廳落成啟用, 凌偉衡代表屋崙華僑會所繪製了畫作 友誼之橋 和親筆書寫 為國為僑 獻給總領事館, 表達了當地華僑盼望中新兩國友好合作 共同繁榮的美好願望 他還用他在廣告上 藝術上的專業知識和對數位攝影到數位出版全流程的高超技術, 不時在本地主流媒體或主要中文媒體及時, 準確, 中肯地發佈不少正面有意義的新聞 他的攝影報道 作品發表在國內外主流媒體上 他也利用其廿多年在廣告界及媒體界的良好形象及聲譽, 能人所不能地同時在主要幾個媒體中發表相關信息, 事半功倍地為新中友誼 社會和諧等盡一分棉力 Name: Myra LOWE Nominated by: Connie Kum and Percy Kai Fong Born in Rotorua, I am an only child, both of my parent have passed away. My mother and I moved to Auckland in December 1973 and lived on the North Shore, today I still remain on the shore. Over the years I have worked with companies that import products, i.e. textiles from China,

7 Hong Kong, Thailand etc, also worked with a company that imported Bamboo Flooring from China. My main position was to contact suppliers, shipping companies, custom brokers, transport companies and clients. Also have worked on a temp basis, spent 6 months working with Housing NZ in Mt Roskill. I joined up with the Women s Group in In 2011 Gillian Young decided to step down and asked if I would take over the Facilitator position. I have enjoyed the challenge, arranging speakers, organising trips, contacting bus companies, arranging programmes for the year, sending out notices to our members every month, arranging Yum chars. Past two months I have been attending ACCC meeting as an observer and found it interesting. I also arrange outings for Senior Life Style, Speakers, updating Senior Lifestyle duty roster, helping with the membership committee, administration work, this is what I enjoy doing and would be more than happy to help out anytime. Name: Jacky LUK 陸廣生 Nominated by: Poynton Shen, Bevan Chuang and ACCC Lion and Dragon Dance Name: Peter PAN 潘東傑 Nominated by: Stan King, John Ling I have been in ACCC committee for 13 years. Over the years I have serviced and support Chinese community a lot. Such as used my truck and van as well as provided drivers to help ACCC move furniture and other things, especially for the Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival. I also help on other ACCC activities as well. I have live in Auckland for 25 years, originally from Guangzhou City. Understand both Kiwi culture and Chinese culture. If I am elected, I can help the organisation to link with more new immigrants. Name: Sabrina Chen RUOFF 陳穂霞 Nominated by: Connie Kum and Percy Kai Fong I am Sabrina Chen Ruoff. I came from Guangzhou, China. I have been living in New Zealand since 1988 (25 yrs). My languages spoken are Cantonese, Mandarin and English. I have been a member of ACCC and NZCA since 2008 and was selected as a Committee Member of ACCC in As part of my weekly routine I participate in badminton, dance classes and Senior Life Style. I have supported both communities with their various functions during the year. In my past 2 years as a committee member I have represented ACCC and attended the Chinese Cultural Elite event in Guangzhou China in I have also helped host the Chinese official delegation. on a few occasions as well as participate in community fundraising garage sales and Chinese New Year Market Day. I would like to continue to offer my spare time to the ACCC with my best abilities to support and help our community where it is needed in the coming year. 我是陳穂霞, 来自中国广州, 我住在新西兰已有 25 年, 能用流利的广东话, 普通话和英语沟通, 自 2008 年我己成为 ACCC 和 NZCA 会员, 并在 2011 年被选为屋仑华侨会所委员会委员 在每周的例行活动里, 我能参加社团组织的羽毛球, 舞蹈班和长老太极班等活动, 同时积极参与和支持两社团的多种年里庆祝活动, 在被选为委员会成员的 2 年内, 曾己代表过屋仑华侨会所出席了在广州举行的 2011 年首期中国文化精英培训班, 之時曾几次帮助和接待过中国官方代表团到会所参观访问, 并积极参与和帮助会所车库销售筹款活动以及中国农历新年开市日等活动 在未来的两年里, 我希望能继续利用我的空余时间和尽自己的能力再去为我们的会所服务 Name: Donald SEW HOY Nominated by: David Wong and Connie Kum My name is Donald Sew Hoy, a 4 the Generation Chinese New Zealander. I would like to use my experience in Business and Community Service to help the Chinese in NZ. I speak Cantonese fluently as our trading business requires me to frequently travel to China. My Company, Glacier Investments Ltd, manufacture Garments in China and import into NZ. BUSINESS We are a leading Supplier to The Warehouse Group and Farmers, as Glacier was awarded The Warehouse Supplier of the Year. On March 7, 2008 Prime Minister Helen Clark invited my wife Jennie and I to accompany her to witness the Signing of the NZ/China FTA, and to attend the Celebration Banquet hosted by Premier Went Jiao. I was one of the Business Advisers to Government. In April 2013 I was awarded the NZ Chinese Business Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award. COMMUNITY SERVICE - As NZCA Otago/Southland Branch Committee Member for 26 years in Dunedin. As NZCA Auckland Branch Committee Member for 9 years, since shifting from

8 Dunedin with my Family to live in Auckland in ROTARY CLUB COMMUNITY SERVICES I am a Rotary Club Member. I have been Chairman of the Rotary CNY Gala Ball in 2011, 2012, 2013 fundraising for Beneficiaries, Cancer, Canteen, Auckland Medical Research Foundation. Name: Jennie SEW HOY Nominated by: Kai Luey and Connie Kum My name is Jennie Sew Hoy. Originally I lived in Dunedin and for 40 years I was on various committees and did a lot of charity work for Mornington Kindergarten, Helen Deem Kindergarten, Otago Association for Deaf Children, Dunedin Plunket, Otago YMCA, Mornington Primary School, Kenmure Intermediate School and Kaikorai Valley High School. Later I was on the PTSA of Otago Girls High School for 5 years. Also I helped the Chinese and wider Community, and I have continued to do so since I moved to Auckland 12 ½ years ago. Helen Clark invited Donald and I to accompany her to Beijing in 2008 to witness the signing of the New Zealand and China Free Trade Agreement. On our return we were both awarded a QSM. The Rotary Club of Auckland Harbourside have awarded me a Paul Harris Fellow so as a Rotarian I am passionate and dedicated to help the Community. I have been on the ACCC Committee since 2005 so that will mean 8 years at least.. going on 9 am willing to continue for another 2 years. Name: Poynton SHEN Nominated by: Jacky Luk, Bevan Chuang Name: David WONG Nominated by: Connie Kum, Richard Leung and Editor for ACCC Quarterly Newsletter Hi my name is David Wong and was born in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. My parents owned a green grocer store and throughout our primary school years my four other siblings became accustomed to the hard work ethic of working in the shop and helping out. After schooling and university in Wellington I qualified in accountancy and business administration. I joined a chartered accounting firm and qualified with the organisation before moving into a French merchant bank Indosuez. During my heady days of bilingual French I met my wife Helen who by the way was not impressed with my French. We married in 1987 and embarked on our OE to London and I soon took the appointment of Chief Accountant at Indosuez London branch. Our eldest daughter Samantha was born in London and we successfully travelled Europe with a young toddler in the back of a red Ford Escort. Returning to NZ in 1992 we extended our family with a son Declan and three years later our youngest daughter Davina. My return to NZ saw me join Bank of New Zealand and enjoyed a variety of roles from Wholesale Banking, system development and financial governance. We transferred up to Auckland in 2000 where I was the Financial Controller and then began some intensive travel to our parent bank National Australia Bank in Melbourne with a variety of projects including SAP implementation, International Accounting Standards and Basel II accreditation. My Rotary career started in 2002 and over the years I have been a President of the Rotary Club of Auckland Harbourside (2009/10) and more recently District Chair of Public Relations. I have enjoyed my community work immensely and I am also the Vice Chairman of NZ Chinese Association Auckland and executive committee member of Auckland Chinese Community Centre. Recently I ran for the local council board and although not gaining a seat benefited personally from the electioneering experience. I am a sixties pop fan and my ipod reflects the era. Name: Elsie WONG 黃陳鳳和 Nominated by: Connie Kum and Percy Kai Fong Being part of the ACCC committee these last two years has been a rewarding and pleasurable experience and most likely saved me from a state of ennui. Through the constant planning of events and activities we aim to encourage our young people to involve themselves in community service and shine in whatsever they do; two key values that are part of the psyche of our people. I am a proud third generation NZ born Chinese who is privileged to live in a community of diverse cultures experiencing wonderful opportunities that I would never as a teenager have dreamed would be my luck to enjoy. Our world has shrunk with globalisation. Travel and education make it possible for us to be forever on the move...learning new skills and widening our circle of friends the world over. But the one constant in my life is the pride I have of being Chinese and seeing the next generations embrace the values that their parents and grandparents have instilled in them. I am putting myself forward once again for nomination for a committee position. I believe because I am young at heart, have the energy of an EVER READY BATTERY and the ability to relate to people across all generations I have much to offer still, to the Chinese community and feel the responsibility to ensure our young people do not forget their roots yet are well grounded and not conflicted in their sense of identity. For our elderly, we have a responsibility to look after each other and help tick off the never ending "bucket-list". Name: Tony WONG 王定熊 Nominated by: Peter Pan, Alfred Li

9 Current Role: Deputy Chair See Deputy Chair Name: Paul YOUNG Nominated by: Arthur Loo and Bevan Chuang Name: Yuanyong Yang 楊元勇 Nominated by: Kai Luey and Bevan Chuang May 2013 to now, Chief Operation Officer of New Zealand Chinese Radio Station FM90.6 Jan 2010 to May 2013, Deputy Director, Marketing and Sales Manager, Co-Editor of United Chinese Press Oct, 2007 to Dec 2009, Founder and Director of Frenz (NZ) ltd Jan 2004 to Feb 2007, Founder and director of Mr. China Business Consultancy Ltd Education BA, major in Industrial management, University of Shenzhen AUT, certificate of Translation study Citizens Advice Bureau, bureau worker certificate training Name: Rachel YANG 楊洋 Nominated by: Arthur Loo and Bevan Chuang Rachel has completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Master of Legal Studies degree at the University of Auckland. She is currently working for the public service in the insolvency area. Rachel has a strong network connection with the young Chinese populace in Auckland through her active on-going community involvements, in particular, her association with the University of Auckland. Some of Rachel's involvements include; founder of the Auckland University Chinese Alumni Club with over thousands Chinese graduate members, and Executive Committee of the University of Auckland Society. Rachel was elected the Executive Committee of the Auckland Chinese Community Centre from , who can represent and reach out to the youth Chinese community. Some of the events she was involved include the Chinese New Year event at Greenlane Showground and Chinese Lantern Festival at Albert Park.