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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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September 2010September 2010 Vol. XIII, No. 3Vol. XIII, No. 3

2010-11 Scholarship Winners

In July, OSGL held a dinner to award this year’s scholarship winners at Mandalay Restaurant. The $1,000 cash scholarships are based on students pursuing a higher education at a two-year or four-year accredited college, trade school, or technical school; and scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, leadership, and community involvement.

This year we congratulated three winners: DaetonGa Ming Chang, Nicholas Bradley Chang, and Teralyn Ga Ling Chang. Each of them have received a scholarship from OSGL in previous years.

For a full bio on these winners, please turn to pages 4 and 5.

Receiving scholarship awards (from L-R): Bradford Chang (for

son Nicholas Chang), Daeton Chang, and Teralyn Chang.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEONCHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010Place: Happy Days Restaurant

3553 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816 (cross street 9th Ave)

Time: 12:00 noonRSVP: Call Connie Mark

at 455-5221by 11/24/10.

Annual Christmas Luncheon

Believe it or not, Christmas is coming. We just had our Annual Banquet, and now it is time to start preparing for our Christmas Luncheon.

Our Christmas Luncheon is always free to all members. This year, it will be held on Saturday, December 4th at Happy Days Restaurant in Kaimuki. It’s a great time to get together with other members – some that you haven’t seen in a while.

If you would like to attend our Christmas Luncheon, reservations will start to be taken at the October 17th Board of Directors Meeting at Wah Kung Restaurant. Deadline is November 24th. You will need to provide all member’s names who are attending. Cost of non-members is only $10.00! All are invited. The more, the merrier!

2010 Committees:

Financial CommitteeChairperson: Harold HuClayton Chang, Wah Jip Chang, Daryl Hu

PR & Membership / Scholarship CommitteeChairperson: Jamie ChangMildred Ai-Chang, Donna Chang, Edmund Chang, Ellen Chang, Hubert Chang, Edith Won

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

Nominating CommitteeChairperson: Edmund ChangEvelyn Chang, Maile Chang, Ethel Chow, Jocelyn Chuck

WhoWho’’s Who s Who

in in OoOo SyakSyak Gee Lu SocietyGee Lu Society

Honorary Directors:

2008 Maile K. Chang2007 Wah Chock ChangAn 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.

2010 Officers:

President Alvin G.K. Chang 1st Vice Pres Jamie M.Y. Chang 2nd Vice Pres Donna N. Chang Treasurer Daryl H.K. HuEnglish Secretary Constance K.H. MarkChinese Secretary Ethel Chang Chow

Ex-Past President Kenneth K.C. Chang

2010 Board of Directors:

Mildred Ai-ChangClayton K.L. ChangEdmund W. K. ChangEllen M. ChangEvelyn Y. ChangMargaret M.H. Chang

Paulette K.Q. ChangRoy K.S. ChangWah Jip ChangJocelyn Chang Chuck Harold K. C. HuEdith P.S. Won



Members Corner

Eugene M.H. Chang – Passed away on July 2nd. He was 89 years young. Sister is OSGL member Judy Kwock.

George T.H. Chang – Was hospitalized for two small heart attacks, and had a stent placed in him. He is at home and is making a full recovery. He is the father of two BOD members, Paulette Chang and Jocelyn Chang Chuck.

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:

• Alexis Mamolani Chang and Sally Maliaokamalu Chang – Two daughters of member Winfred You Kin Chang, and grand-daughters of Chang Chow. Alexis is a physical therapist, and Sally is an internal medicine doctor, both practicing in Hawaii.

• Albert Sau Nam Young and Laura Ngit Seong

Young Chun – Brother and sister, Albert and Laura travelled to Oo Syak earlier this year to trace genealogy. Their father, Kem Young (Young Chung Choy), was born in Oo Syakvillage where he met and lived with their mother Chang Lin Yee before moving to neighboring village of Ping Lam more than 130 years ago.



Annual Banquet Recap

Upcoming Meetings

Please join us at our upcoming meetings. Although our meetings are to conduct business, we can still mingle with other members and enjoy a friendly lunch with one another. Our meetings usually held on Sundays, and start promptly at 10:30am. It is free to all members, and $15.00 for non-members or guests. We will be introducing some of our new members at one of these meetings. We hope to see you there to welcome our new members!

If you are interested in attending this meeting, please call Jamie Chang at 373-1714 no later than ten days prior to the meeting date.

General Membership Meeting – Nov. 21st

The OSGL Society General Membership Meeting is held every year in November. This is an important meeting for all members where they can vote on new officers and directors for 2011.

The General Membership Meeting will be held at Wah Kung Restaurant in Mapunapunaon November 21st at 10:30am.

Board of Directors Meeting – Oct. 17th

The BOD Meetings are strictly business meetings for OSGL officers and directors to discuss upcoming events and issues pertaining to the society. Members are welcome to attend to find out what’s happening.

The BOD Meeting will be held at Empress Restaurant in the Chinese Cultural Plaza on the second floor on October 17th at 10:30am.

OSGL President Alvin Chang and his

wife Jade.

OSGL Officers (from L-R): Connie Mark, Alvin Chang, Jamie

Chang, Daryl Hu, Donna Chang. Missing: Ethel Chow

Once again, we were packed in Hee Hing Restaurant for our annual banquet last month. Our emcee of the evening was Board of Director, Edmund Chang. We were also fortunate to have comedian Frank Delima entertain us during dinner.

Our annual banquet is a time where we can get most of our members together with the local Chinese community, family, and friends. It is always nice to see everyone for a delicious and quite filling 7-course Chinese dinner.

If you missed it this year, there’s always next year. If you live on the mainland, you should make a vacation back to Hawaii so you can join us at this banquet! You will see some old and new faces!

Comedian and entertainer, Frank Delima making us

laugh with his stand up comedy.



TERALYN GA LING CHANG

Parents: Duane Koon Fong Chang and Shirleen Wai Yung Ng ChangGrandparents: George Tai Hung Chang and Eldora Lau Chang

After two years at Idaho State University, Teralyn has already explored the popular sites of the Pacific Northwest. She made a road trip with her roommate and her mother during spring break. She visited places in Seattle – Pikes Market Place, Chinatown, Space Needle – and Oregon – Portland shopping (no sales tax!), Multnomah Falls, Oregon Coast. Living in Hawaii her whole life before going away to college, this was an amazing adventure for her.

DAETON GA MING CHANG

Parents: Duane Koon Fong Chang and Shirleen Wai Yung Ng ChangGrandparents: George Tai Hung Chang and Eldora Lau Chang

Daeton Chang with OSGL President Alvin Chang and

Scholarship Committee Chairperson Jamie Chang.

Teralyn Chang with OSGL President Alvin

Chang and Scholarship Committee

Chairperson Jamie Chang.

classes in the simulated classrooms that provide live situations and experiences of air traffic control.

This past semester, Daeton had the opportunity to actually learn how to fly an airplane in one of his classes called Survey of Flight. He goes through a checklist to ensure that the plane is safe to fly, and checks the switches and buttons are in the correct settings. He communicates with tower control to request a takeoff, and feels that the intense rush of pulling the plane into the air above 3,000 feet is remarkably amazing! While in the air, he feels free of all responsibilities, and focused on the endless amounts of open sky that await him.

Daeton received OSGL scholarships in 2005 and 2006.

Teralyn continues to pursue a career in pharmacy. At Idaho State University, she learns how things can affect the human body in her science classes. She will also minor in business soshe can have a better understanding of management with hopes to gain a higher position as a pharmacist.

Teralyn is also interested in learning herbal medicines compared to Western medications. If she were to return to our ancestral hometown village of Oo Syak, she would share her knowledge of health care to treat their ailments.

Teralyn is active in OSGL while in Hawaii and has participated in our numerous parades and helped out at many functions and banquets. She is a recipient of the Oo Syak Gee Lu Scholarship for the past two years. This is her third consecutive year receiving our Society’s scholarship.


Daeton is a senior attending the University of North Dakota, majoring in aviation.He is in the Air Traffic Control Program, and will either choose tower control or ground

control. Currently, he is unsure of which position suits him best, but looks forward to taking upper level

Nick’s first year away from home, was not all fun and games. As he learned to gain his independence, he learned responsibility for his school work, house chores, and overall, good judgment. He learned quickly how to manage his classes, study, and socialize.

Nick got intrigued by his business Accounting classes where he learned the processes of how various businesses work, operate and compete with each other. His computer science classes peaked his interest to write programs in Java Script and ADA, and write codes for multi-page websites. Therefore, Nick decided on a double major in Accounting and Computer Science.

Nicholas was vacationing in Hawaii just before the Scholarship Dinner. His father Bradford attended the dinner to receive his award on Nick’s behalf.



Nicholas’s grandmother Flora

Chang and his father Bradford.


Nicholas Chang

NICHOLAS BRADLEY CHANG

Parents: Bradford Kwock Wo Chang and Corinne E Wun Yee ChangGrandparents: Edward Tai Wong Chang and Flora Loui Chang

Nicholas completed his first year in college at Western Washington University, located in Bellingham, 90 miles north of Seattle. He lived in the dormitory and made friends with people of diverse backgrounds. He explored different places around campus and Bellingham, and took interest in their beaches, mountain ranges and forests. Nick also took a skiing class that exposed him to the wintry Northwest snow country at Mount Bachelor.

Growing up in the Northwest, with family in Hawaii, Nicholas made friends with members of the Hawaii Club, Hui O’ Hawaii. He participated in planning the school luau, and was glad he was able to share his spirit of Aloha with food, song, and dance.

Brother and sister, Daeton and Teralyn’s family (from L-R): Father Duane Chang,

Teralyn, Daeton, mother Shirleen Chang, and grandmother Eldora Chang.

scholar family scholar family picspics



Introducing the New Director General

New Director General

Paul Wen-liang Chang

Director General Paul Chang (center) accepting

his role during his welcome reception at the

United Chinese Society Hall on King Street.

In July, the United Chinese Society hosted welcome reception to introduce the new Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO). Paul Wen Liang Chang moved here from Taiwan. He recently left his post as Director-General in the Department of International Organizations, a Ministry

of Foreign Affairs, and concurrently Senior Official of Chinese Taipei in APEC.

The purpose of TECO is to promote exchanges and cooperation in trade and investment, science and technology, culture, education, and tourism between Taiwan, Hawaii, and American Samoa. The office provides consular service and serves the interests of overseas compatriots living in and visiting Hawaii.

We welcome Paul Chang to Hawaii and wish him a successful tenure as our new Director General.

Double Ten Parade

The Double Ten is a national holiday for the People’s Republic of China (present day Taiwan). Each year a parade is held to commemorate Taiwan’s nationalism and freedom from communist China.

OSGL members participate each year in the parade, which is generally a short walk around Chinese Cultural Plaza. During the parade, we’ll sport our “flashy” red OSGL hats and OSGL t-shirts. At the end of the parade march, a lei is presented to the statue of Dr. Sun Yet Sen in the plaza mall.

We encourage everyone to participate in this cultural event. OSGL treats participating members to a luncheon after the parade. To participate in the Double Ten Parade, please call Ellen Chang at 623-5910 by Sept 30th.

DOUBLE TEN PARADE

Date: Sunday, October 10, 2010Place: Chinese Cultural PlazaTime: Meet at 9:30am in the courtyard

(Parade starts at 10:00am)

Moon Festival 中秋節中秋節中秋節中秋節Moon Festival, also known as

Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhong Qiu

Jie), falls on the 15th moon day of the 8th Chinese lunar month. This year, it falls on September 22nd.

During Moon Festival, it is a tradition that we eat delicious round dessert cakes called “moon cakes”. Legend says leaders preceding the Sung Dynasty (960-1280 A.D.) were unhappy with foreign rule of the Mongols. They conspired to send secret messages of a plan of attack in special round cakes on the 15th

moon day. Through these messages, they were successful in overthrowing the Mongolian government.

Today, people eat symbolically round moon cakes as a commemoration of this legend. They send moon cakes to their relatives as gifts in expression of their best wishes of family reunion.

(also known as Moon Festival)Mid Autumn FestivalSept 22

(see back page 8)Neal Blaisdel Center, Exhibition Hall / Starts at 10:00am each day

Splendor of ChinaOct 30-31

TBDTBDBoard of Directors MeetingJan 23

Jamie Chang by 12/31*Hee Hing Restaurant (Kapahulu) / 11:00amInstallation MeetingJan 9

Ellen Chang by 9/30 **Chinese Cultural Plaza / Meet at 9:30am in the Courtyard, Parade starts at 10:00am

Double Ten ParadeOct 10

Date Event Location / Time Contact

Oct 17 Board of Directors Meeting Empress Restaurant – Chinese Cultural Plaza, 2nd floor / 10:30am

Jamie Chang by 10/7 *

Nov 21 General Membership Meeting Wah Kung Restaurant - Mapunapuna Plaza / 10:30am

Jamie Chang by 11/11*

Dec 4 Christmas Luncheon Happy Days Restaurant – 3553 Waialae Ave. (in Kaimuki) / 12:00 noon

Connie Mark †

* 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 Double Ten Parade reservations, please call Ellen Chang at 623-5910. Lunch is provided for parade participants.

† For Christmas Luncheon, call Connie Mark at 455-5221 beginning 10/17/10.

Note Your Calendars!

Revisit to China RootsThree years ago, in spring

2007, 11 people (members, families, and friends) participated in our ancestral roots tour in China. It was an

18-day tour, and we visited many places such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Suzhou, Hong Kong, and Oo Syak village in Sam HeongProvince (Guangzhou, aka Canton). We had a warm welcome in Oo Syak from the dignitaries and government officials. They were singing praises of our homecoming to our ancestors. We also got the chance to go shopping and see the famous sights of our Motherland country.

There have been a few inquiries since we returned from our trip if we will make a second trip back. This is a great chance to revisit your ancestral roots or see how much the village has changed over the years of modernization. If you have some interest in going to China and visiting Oo Syak village, please call Jamie Chang at 373-1714 or email [email protected]. If there is enough interest from our members, we will be glad to plan another trip in the near future.



8th Worldwide Zhongshan

ConventionThe 8th Worldwide Zhongshan Association

Convention will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 16-17, 2010. This convention bring together relations of Zhongshan associations from around the world and create foreign relations.

The Chung Shan Association of Hawaii (CSAH) has been allotted 40 rooms at the deluxe hotel where the convention will be held. They will be leading Hawaii Convention Delegates, departing October 9th

and returning October 19th.Aside from Kuala Lumpur, the CSAH will be

visiting Singapore, Malacca, and Genting Highland with hotel accommodations, most meals, and tour admissions for $1,888 plus taxes. There are optional tour extensions to Manila, Zhong Shan, and Shenzhen for an additional fee.

If you are interested in attending the 8th Worldwide Zhongshan Convention with the Chung Shan Association of Hawaii, please contact Air & Sea Travel Center for complete details.

AIR & SEA TRAVEL CENTERAIR & SEA TRAVEL CENTER

50 S. Beretania St., Suite C-211BHonolulu, HI 96813-2222

(808) 951-9800

In this Newsletter

Annual Christmas Luncheon …..………………................1

2010-11 Scholarship Winners …..…................................1

Members Corner ………………………..……….………….2

Annual Banquet Recap.………….…………………………3

Upcoming Meetings..……………………………………….3

Scholarship Winners Bios ………....................................4

Introducing the New Director General ……….……….…..6

Moon Festival ……………………….………………….…...6

Double Ten Parade ………….....…………....................... 6

Revisit to China Roots …................................................. 7

8th Worldwide Zhongshan Convention ……………………7

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

Jamie Chang5355 Papai StreetHonolulu Hawaii 96821

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The Splendor of China has now become an annual event. Sponsored by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Panda Express, this two-day event will showcase some of the most amazing Chinese culture and arts performances in Hawaii. There will be exhibitions of Chinese folk dancing, acrobatic pole lion dances, fashion show, and a Chinese dog show. There are more than 130 booths of shopping, food, produce and cultural exhibits. You can also learn calligraphy, chop carving, and genealogy.

The 2010 Narcissus Queen contestants will make their debut with their first public

SPLENDOR OF CHINA 2010SPLENDOR OF CHINA 2010

Date: Saturday, October 30th

10:00am – 9:00pmSunday, October 31st

10:00am – 5:00pm

Place: Neal Blaisdell CenterExhibition Hall

Cost: $5.00 General AdmissionChildren under 8 years are free!

* Presale tickets for $4 at the Chinese

Chamber of Commerce Office

$1.00 off$1.00 off$1.00 off$1.00 off

coupons can be downloaded at

www.splendorofchina.comRedeemable at the

Neal Blaisdell Center Box Office

appearance and kick off the 62nd Narcissus Festival. They will showcase a line of Chinese fashions in a fashion show.

This is a cultural festival for the entire family. It is very kid friendly. You can teach your children some of the cultural traditions and entertainment. There is also a Keiki Corner for your kids to learn and play.

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