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Malaysian Singaporean Bruneian Community Association

WWW.MSBCA.CA JANUARY 2017

INSIDE THIS ISSUEP2 President's Message

P3 Sharing and Info Corner Welcome the New Board

P4 Membership Updates

P5 Chinese New Year Details

P6 Char Kuay Teow Lunch

P7 What's on at the Clubhouse

P8 Weekly Classes/Events Kitchen Items Needed

P10 Christmas Party Highlights

P13 Community Project Highlights

P14 Promotional Event Highlights

P15 Community Project Highlights

P16 Childrens' Christmas Arts & Crafts

P17 Photo of the Month

P18 Meeting Minutes

P21 Scholarship Award Application

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Chinese New Year Banquet 2017

Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant

Friday, February 3, 2017

Details on page 5

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Friends and supporters of MSBCA, I would like to wish you a very Happy New Year on behalf of the Board. Selamat tahun baru. As

we usher in 2017, I hope good abundance, peace and happiness is upon us all.

There are many challenges and opportunities for us. The sustainability of MSBCA depends on our organization’s fiscal health and the morale of our members. Maintaining an accessible and safe clubhouse does not come freely, yet we recognize that having a clubhouse provides our members a common home to share our heritage and cultures. Thank you Patrick and Clara for looking after our books and Sandy and Eric for looking after our clubhouse maintenance.

In a similar way, we cannot truly put a price on membership value and morale. There

is no doubt; benefits and rewards attract a following. But sometimes to say “I value you” or “I appreciate you” is priceless to the people who gave you a part of themselves. We should say this more often to those we recognize we care for.

In the coming weeks, we would like to refresh our mission statement to better reflect the current interests and activities of MSBCA members. This will open the doors to our bylaw update project.

In our first weekend, January 7-8, a membership drive will be held in the clubhouse from 11am to 2pm. All interested parties are welcome to purchase or renew 2017 membership and purchase tickets to our Chinese Lunar New Year celebration. You will have a chance to meet and greet several of our Board members such as Emily our membership director.

For our Chinese Lunar New Year celebration next month, the organizing subcommittee led by Jesse Cheah seeks sponsors for 12 zodiac animal-themed hampers, which will

be given as lucky draw prizes. To sponsor a Chinese Lunar New Year hamper, please contact myself at [email protected].

Going back to the interests and activities of MSBCA members, it is a wonder to see how many classes we have on almost every day of the week.

From cultural dance classes, to our relatively new singing classes, our being active in the community is very much strong. It is an educational impact. Our Christmas Arts & Crafts program will be the bridge to more youth arts & crafts activities, which will showcase our cultures.

And we look forward to building more bridges in all directions and primarily towards our community of cultural identity. All those who appreciate and share Malaysian, Singaporean or Bruneian culture, all those who find a sense of affinity or identity to it… this is where you belong.

JONATHAN LOOI

The President's Message

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What’s in January & February...Jan 21: Spring CNY 2017 organized by Calgary Chinese Cultural Center MSBCA will perform Qipao, Korean and Chinese Cultural Fan Dance between 2pm and 2.30pm. You are welcome to support our performers.

Feb 6: Carya CNY 2017 - By invitation only This is MSBCA's first invitation from Carya. Jonathan Looi will represent MSBCA to attend and Rosalind Lee will be in charge of MSBCA performances.

If you like to know more, participate or attend the above, kindly contact Joyce Yit @ 403-473-8812 or email [email protected]

Sharing and Information Corner MSBCA COMMITTEE MEMBERS2016/2017

PRESIDENTJonathan Looi [email protected] MALAYSIAEric Ng [email protected] SINGAPOREJoyce Yit [email protected] BRUNEIPeter Chai [email protected] Chiew [email protected] Teoh [email protected] DIRECTOR Emily Teoh [email protected] COMMITTEE:[email protected] ChanJesse Cheah AGLC Representative

Helen OngLita ChanJason NgJohn [email protected] Bong [email protected] Bong [email protected]

MSBCA Mailing Address: #301, 114-3rd Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P 0E7

NEW Tel/Fax: 587-323-6828

Welcome Our New Board!

(L-R): Jesse Cheah, Peter Chai, Lita Chan, Patrick Teoh, Emily Teoh, Eric Ng, Jonathan Looi, Clara Chiew, Joyce Yit, Sandy Chan, Jason Ng, John Quon.

Absent: Helen Ong, Tracey Bong, Tiffany Bong.


Membership Updates

* We need some information from you for the Membership Directory as your current information may be missing/outdated; Please contact [email protected] to update this information.

If you have paid and your name is NOT on the list, please email [email protected] and it will be reflected on the next newsletter and included in our membership records.

As MSBCA continues to be a steadily grow-ing organisation, we strive to encourage the continuous improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of our membership processes. The following guidelines have been established for the upcoming 2017 year in regards to membership:

• Memberships will be valid for the calendar year of January 1 to December 31

• No registrations/renewals for the current year will be accepted after July 31 (this will allow time for a complete list of eligible voters to be disclosed prior to AGM)

• Members who registered/renewed after last year’s AGM (October 30, 2016) will have memberships valid until December 31, 2017

• There will be a fixed membership rate of $15 (individual) and $25 (family) regardless of when during the year that membership was received

Membership Drive

As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, we will be hosting a membership drive at the clubhouse on January 7th and 8th from 11am-2pm for new/existing members to come and directly update their membership information with us. Please come by to say hi and process your membership with ease!

The following members are those who are currently registered for 2017 MSBCA Membership:

• Bong, Ah Nga & Anna• Boon, Soon Loke & Wei Cheng• Cao, Wayne• Chai, Peter & Esther• Chan, Philip & Adeline• Chan, Nelson & Daisy• Cheah, Jesse & Melissa• Chen, Jin• Chen, Millie• Chieng, Eugene & Anna• Chiew, Vincent & Susan Eng• Chin, Brenda• Chin, George & Karen • Choo, Yeu Chuan & Meaiha (Janette)• Choo, Saw-Yah• Chua, Mary (Siew Linn) & Siang Kok *• Hon, Ken & Wendy• Ip, Patricia• Jor, Nancy• Kerr, Angie & Robert• Khoo, Theresa & Vernon Strom• Kielhorn, Daisy & John• Koay, Boon Kow & Lai Chern Lee• Kong, Mark & Theresa Hee• Kung, Sannie• Lau, Princeton *• Lee, Ken & Wendy• Lee (Li), Richard• Leong, Jonathan

• Lewis, Jenny & Geoff• Lim, Malcolm• Lim, William & Yvonne• Litschke, Terri• Looi, Kok Sim & Peggy• Ng, Frances• Pilling, Amy• Quek, Chong Kee (Tony) & Shyut Moi• Roe, Kim & Paul• Rumjahn, Conrad & Rebecca • Run, Huang• Sario, Julia & Daniel• Son, Cliff & Jessie• Soo, John & Jennie• Taguinod, Blesilda• Teo, Ivan & Eng• Teoh, Paul & Kathy• Tang, C.K. & Seang• Tram, Hong• Tse, Anthony & Josephine• Tse, Evelyn & Timothy• Vogt, Gerry & Jill Heng• Wan, Kelly• Woo-Paw, Teresa Woo-Paw• Wong, Dennis & IIice Tan• Wong, Jeffrey *• Wong, Oliver & Tina Wei• Wu, Li Qing• Yap, Sam & Linda• Yeong, Sharon & Tan, Bobby• Yong, Peter & Kim• Yee, Pamela

New Family Membership Renewals:Lewis, Jenny / Geoff

Family Membership Renewals:Kerr, Angie / RobertLim, William / YvonnePilling, AmyYeong, Sharon / Tan, Bobby

New Individual Memberships:Chin, Brenda

Individual Membership Renewals:Chen, MillieChoo, Saw-Yah

Memberships are valid from January to December; Prompt payment is appreciated to take advantage of member benefits. Members who paid for 2017 MEMBERSHIP in December 2016 (listed alphabetically by last name):


Chinese New Year Banquet 2017Friday, February 3, 2017 • Year of the Fire RoosterRegency Palace Seafood Restaurant (328 Centre Street SE)

Doors Open at 6:00pm. Program Starts at 6:30pm

Kathy Teoh (403) 818-1823 [email protected]

Clara Chiew [email protected]

Teryn Chan [email protected]

OR email [email protected]

Hampers - TBAWine - TBAOranges - TBAAng Pows - MSBCA Sunday lunch proceeds

from Char Kway Teow

PROGRAM: Lion Dance / Yee Sang Prosperity Toss / Cultural Dances and Singing Performances / Scholastic Awards / Ang Pow Giving to Juniors and Single Adults / Hampers Draw / 50/50 Draw / Dance Floor Opens at 9pm

ADULTS MENU: Yee Sang Appetizer (Smoked Salmon w/ Mixed Ingredients Platter) / Assorted Cold Plate Combination / Sea Moss & Pork with Lotus Root / Abalone Mushroom with Vegetable / Chicken & Four Treasures Soup / Deep Fried Crab Claws / Deep Fried Fish Fillet w/Sweet & Sour Sauce / Fried Yee Mein w/Vegetables / Special Cookies / Fresh Sliced Fruit Platter

KIDS MENU: Spring Rolls, Sweet & Sour Pork, Crispy Chicken w/ Garlic Sauce, Beef w/ Broccoli, Assorted Meat Crispy Noodle, Special Cookies, Fresh Fruit Platter.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE STARTING JANUARY 3, 2017! Member Non-MemberToddlers 0-4 years old Free FreeChildren 5-12 years old $10 $18Teenagers 13-19 years old $30 $40Adults $40 $50Seniors (65+) $30* $50

For Tickets, Contact: SPONSORSHIP

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

*Member seniors will pay member adult price and receive a $10 refund at the event.

For any questions please contact event coordinator: Jesse Cheah at 403-880-8885


By Ah Hock aka Jesse CheahLimited servingsMembers: $10 per plateNon-Members: $12 per plate

Complimentary Chinese tea

Call or text Ah Hock at 403-880-8885to pre-order or for an update.

Sponsors: John and Daisy Kielhorn.

Ingredients: Fresh chopped shallots and garlic,

green onions, black tiger prawns, fish cake, Chinese sausage, bean sprouts, flat rice noodles,

abalone sauce, Kikoman light soy sauce, soy sauce, dark mushroom sauce, Sarawak pepper, sambal olek (optional)

FFuture CKT Sundays:Feb 26 / Mar 26 / Apr 23 / May 28 / Jun 25 / Jul 30 / Aug 27 / Sept 24 / Oct 29 / Nov 26


The following calendar will be posted on the Clubhouse's front door. The Club will be open whenever the below activities are happening, whether to use the library or join in. We are looking for responsible volunteers to help open the Clubhouse, as well as those volunteers who have a special cultural activity or hobby they would like to share, such as cooking or art.

We also have equipment such as a traditional carrom and a table tennis set up available for public use! Please contact [email protected] to apply.

What's on at the Clubhouse

JANUARY 2017Jan 2017 (Mountain Time - Edmonton)MSBCA Events Calendar

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4

1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1

2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8

2 9 3 0 3 1 1 2 3 4

1 0 a m - WellnessDance - AngelaWong/KendyLo

1 : 3 0 p m - QiGong - Kit ty Feng

1 : 3 0 p m - QiPaoPractice - Kendy Lo

1 0 a m - Stretch Class - Rosalind Lee1 : 3 0 p m - QiGong - Kit ty Feng

1 0 a m - Tai Chi Practice6 p m - RiverfrontBible Study - Adeline Chan

1 p m - MSBCASingingProgram - Richard Li

9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind1 0 a m - Wellness - AdrineChong1 2 : 3 0 p m - Rehearsal- Spring CNYFestivala tCulturalCenter @ CulturalCenter9 a m - MSBCA

Cleanup - Eric N g







9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind1 0 a m - Wellness - AdrineChong1 2 : 3 0 p m - Rehearsal- Spring CNYFestivala tCulturalCenter @ CulturalCenter

4 p m - Mar i Memasek - Adeline Chan







9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind1 0 a m - Wellness - AdrineChong







9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind1 0 a m - Wellness - AdrineChong4 p m - Mar i Memasek - Adeline Chan

1 0 a m - CKT - Jesse Cheah







9 a m - Tai Chi - Rosalind1 0 a m - Wellness - AdrineChong

Sun M o n T u e W e d Thu Fr i S a t

Family Memberships $25/year

Individual / Single parent family $15/year

www.msbca.ca/about/membership

Recruiting for Editorial Committee:We are now seeking members to form a volunteer editiorial committee. Members of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. We seek members who are: Passionate and interested in developing their writing and editing skills; Responsible and able to manage their time effectively; Love MSBCA!


Upcoming EventsJanuary 20177-8th Membership Drive

14th, 28th Mari Memasak

29th CKT Sunday Lunch

February 20173rd CNY Banquet

11th, 25th Mari Memasak

26th CKT Sunday Lunch

March 2017TBA TBA

Board Game Night

TBA

MSBCA Clubhouse #301, 114-3rd Ave SW

For more information, please contact Emily Teoh at [email protected]

Mari MemasakMari Memasak is Malay for

"Let's cook!"Cuisine is an underrated way of sharing our hearts and culture.

Jan 14 & 28, Feb 11 & 25Please register to participate:

Call Adeline (403) 383-1689

We always welcome volunteers if you are interested in helping out.

Here’s how it will work – Volunteer hosts will indicate on our club calendar www.msbca.ca/events/calendar when they are planning to host a Community Night and the type of activity that will be taking place.

RSVP required so we know you’re coming and can inform you of any changes.

Contact [email protected]

MSB CommunityFeel like hanging out? Come check out Community Events @ the MSBCA Clubhouse.

KARAOKE Contact Kendy Lo at 403-280-2201


Tai Chi PracticeThursdays 10am - 12pm

Drop in session for those interested in practicing.

Contact Rosalind @ 403-282-6026

QigongEvery Monday & Wednesday

1:30PM - 3:30PMContact Rosalind @ 403-282-6026

Stretch ClassMON & WED

10:00AM to 12:00pm

This is a very basic stretching session to help counter any leg and back problems. Hopefully

these sessions will allow people of all ages to live a healthier life.


Here’s how it will work – Volunteer hosts will indicate on our club calendar www.msbca.ca/events/calendar when they are planning to host a Community Night and the type of activity that will be taking place.

RSVP required so we know you’re coming and can inform you of any changes.

Contact [email protected]

MSB CommunityFeel like hanging out? Come check out Community Events @ the MSBCA Clubhouse.

Wellness DanceEVERY MONDAY &

SATURDAY10:00AM to 12:00pm

MSBCA CLUBHOUSE


Kitchen Items Needed

The Kitchen Subcommittee is looking to upgrade or replace many of MSBCA’s older equipment in the kitchen. We kindly accept the following items which are new or lightly-used. Please contact Sandy Chan, ([email protected]) if you would like to donate.

• Shelving units• Electric knife sharpener• Sharpening stone• Pressure cooker• Food processor• Stand mixer• Hand mixer• Knives• Fridge • Chopping board• Strainer• Stainless steel bowls• Chafing dish• Pasta machine• Other small kitchen accessories• Other kitchen related equipment


Story by Joyce Yit Photos by Princeton Lau & Valene Cheah

MSBCA celebrated a cold white Christmas on December 10th with 87 people. Almost everyone showed up on time with presents for the children and food in their hands.

At 5:30pm, we started with Bake Sale Fundraiser. There were homemade jam, durian rolls, sponge cakes and pineapple tarts. We had the crowd support and made $200. This proceed will go towards MSBCA Kids and Youth Program.

Jason Ng, Esther Chan and Tan Yee Ho were the MCs for the party. We started the party at 6pm with our 8 adorable Christmas Carols children singing: Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer & Jolly Saint Old Nicholas. After which, we had our festive potluck and Mari Memasak donated a chicken curry dish for that night.

We had Christmas draws, a gingerbread house contest and games for adults and children. Other entertainment included children and adult singing, band and violin performances.

Thanks to all performers: Eva, Ivy, Audrey, Nathan, Ellie, Cara, Amber, Clara, Leanne, Keane, Vincent, Jeff, Soon Kat, Irene and Kendy.

The most exciting was pictures with Santa Claus and presents for the children, thanks SANTA. Everyone went home with a smile on the face.

Lastly, thanks to 2016 Christmas Organizing Committee and all Volunteers who made this party special and successful.

Jason NgEsther ChanTan Yee Ho

Sandy ChanTeryn Chan

Jane TanJennie Soo & Jennie's mother

Kathy TeohPaul TeohAngie KerrHong Tram

Ken LeeTeng Wei Wei

Grace TheLita Chan

Rebecca VooHelen Ong

Jesse CheahValene CheahPrinceton LauJonathan Looi

& anyone else I have accidentally missed

Lots of pictures are uploaded in the MSBCA Facebook page, feel free to browse through.

MSBCA Christmas Party - December 10


Article and pictures by Muriel Tsoi

Emily Thomson, the recreation therapist of a Senior Home at Bethany Calgary, has invited our club to perform for a special event at Bethany Calgary in December 8, 2016. The objective is to provide Bethany residents of Asian origin some special recreation activities during Christmas Season. Most of the audience are Chinese seniors coming from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam while some from South East Asia. Emily, Efraimh Repato (another recreation therapist) and Joyce (our club’s recreation co-ordinator) are invited to be our honourable guests for this special event.

The program was started at 1:30 pm.; I am pleased to be the Master of Ceremony. The first dance named “Chinese gowns fans dance” was performed. Six dancers (Kendy Lo, Angel Wong, Phan Chau, Ying Yin Tsang, Ying Xiang Deng and Bles Taguinod) dressed up in Chinese gowns and danced elegantly with special Chinese fans. Most audience are excited to watch the dance. This brought back their past memories at

their young ages, as Chinese gowns are popular costumes for Chinese New Year and special important events.

Tang My Lien sang a famous Chinese opera song “Princess Chang Ping”. This is one of the favourite songs among the audience and some of them even sang together with My Lien.

The same six dancers performed their second Cha Cha dance named “Old Huan dream” The music is very popular in Hong Kong by famous singer Hacken Lee.

One of the Bethany resident was so happy and danced Cha Cha together with us.

The climax of the event was a Spanish dance performed by Kendy, Angel, Ying Xiang and Bles. Three of them dressed in beautiful red and black Spanish dresses while Bles danced like a Spanish matador. Their performance is so awesome. The audience requested the dancers to repeat the Spanish dance again.

The event ended with lots of clapping and excitement.

Most of the Bethany residents are seniors in poor health condition. They rely on wheel-chaired or walkers in their daily life. Some cannot speak or understand English. They are not so lucky and fortunate like ordinary seniors, who can move freely to enjoy recreation activities in China Town or other places in Calgary. Watching our club’s performance is really touching and cheerful for the Bethany residents.

I would like to express my appreciation to the dancers and singer who have practiced many hours for this special event.

I also thank Joyce for the arrangement of this function.

Finally I give my special thanks to Rosalind, Kendy and Angel for their time and effort in training the dancers.

Muriel Tsoi

Community Project: Bethany December 8


Promotional Event: CCECA Christmas Party Dec 9MSBCA was proud to put up a song and dance performance for CCECA Christmas Party. Thanks to Richard Li for suggesting this idea. On December 9, our Program Leads: Irene Phong, Kendy Lo and Angela Wong, together with Pat Ip and Bles Taguinod welcome the celebration with their fantastic performance.

On December 18, MSBCA, together with the Bahai Community, performed for Aspen Silvera. This is the first MSBCA community project with Bahai and Aspen.

The performance was held in the foyer on the ground level and there were about 70

senior residents that attended. We started off with our MSBCA Chinese Cultural Fan Dance taught by Teacher Cao. The elegant performance fascinated the crowd. Followed by Bahai Community who presented a song by the children. Keane and Leanne Tan performed a duet. Amber, Ellie and Eva

Cheong sang a Christmas Song. After which, each child presented a snowflake made during the Children Christmas Craft Session on December 4 to every resident as a gift.

The residents were so touched and impressed by our hospitality, Bahai and the chidren. The volunteer coordinator would like to see more engagement of MSBCA and other community groups to support and help give back to the community.

MSBCA will work towards and continue to engage with community at large. We will also encourage children to involve in various community projects in Calgary.

Community Project: Aspen Silvera Dec 18

Dancers: Angela Wong, Tina Wong Kendy Lo, Angela Kwok, & Irene Phong.


December 16, 2016 was the last session of Badminton for Kids and Youth Program Season 2. We had a friendly match among the children. The children had the opportunity to experience badminton match rules and applied whatever they have learnt in Season 1 & 2 to make it more

interesting and challenging. Parents of the children were there to give encouragement and support. Some parents made snacks and desserts for everyone to enjoy. At the end of the match, each child was presented with a gift card for participation. Special thanks to our Coach, Cheah Soon Hong, for

his precious time and effort to develop and improve the children skills and techniques. Thanks to all parents and children for your wonderful support on this program.

Sunridge Badminton Centre401 33 St NE #4, Calgary, AB T2A 7R3 | www.sunridgebadminton.com

Canada's largest privately owned badminton facility with 16 professional courts. Located in Calgary, AB

Call Edward Lee for details and bookings (403) 263-9222

MSBCA would like to thank Edward Lee and Sunridge Badminton Center for their continued sponsorship.

Badminton Dec 16, 2016


Children’s Christmas Arts & Crafts

On Sunday, December 4th, our clubhouse entertained several dozen young children whose enthusiasm and creativity made light and warm a very snowy and cold afternoon.

In our free Arts & Crafts session, kids learned how to create elaborate 4D snowflakes with cardboard and decorate them with glitter. (What is the 4th dimension, one might ask? It is fun.) Snowflakes ranged from modest to elaborate designs, with many vertices leading to a common centre, and in many different colours.

We would like to recognize and appreciate our members Alice Lim & her daughters Amberle and Ameryn, Melody Sia & Yeeho Tan, and our guest Cheryl Melatdoost for their leadership.

Along with MSBCA families, this session brought many children and parents from the Calgary Baha’i community to join in the fun and to learn about Malaysian, Singaporean and Bruneian cultures.

Building bridges is important to us for it allows us to share with others who we are and to know others as they are.


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Photo of the month

Photo taken by Tracey Bong. Winter holiday getaway for NYE weekend to Golden, BC. What a stunning view of the mountains!

Join us for the next Char Kuay Teow by Ah Hock on January 29! See page 6 for details.

Char Kuay Teow Highlights


Meeting Minutes - Page 1 of 3MALAYSIANSINGAPOREANBRUNEIANCOMMUNITYASSOCIATION

MeetingMinutesGCM#2MondayDec5,2016

MSBCAClubhousePresent:JonathanLooi,JoyceYit,EricNg,PeterChai,ClaraChiew,PatrickTeoh,SandyChan,HelenOng,JesseCheah,JohnQuon,EmilyTeoh,LitaChanAbsent:JasonNg(withapologies)Meetingcalledtoorder6:04pmbyClaraChiew.ApprovalofGCM#1Minutes

● MotionmadebyJonathan.SecondedbyEmily.Carriedbyboard.

Housekeeping● Signingauthoritiesconfirmedwiththebank.Bankneedsallmembersofboardregisteredwith

thebank.● Tapeonfloorsofclubhouseleaveundesirablemarksandhardtotakeoff.Recommendforthe

futureistonottapethefloorsornottoleaveitovernight.● Greasetrapneedstobecleaned.Needstobedoneevery6months.● Kitchensinkneedsunclogging/snaking.● UncertainifHVACheater/blowerisworking.

TreasurerUpdate

● Patrickisdoingbookkeepingnow.Save$3kannuallyfortheGeneralAccount.Quitetimeconsuminglookingforhelp.

● Casinobudgetproposed,tobereviewedbyBoard.● Willattempttoprovidemoreregular/timelyupdates.

MembershipUpdate

● MembershipyearJan1-Dec31● Noprorationofmembershipfees● NorenewalsafterJuly31forthecurrentyear.MembershipfeespaidafterJuly31willbefor

thenextmembershipyearandthesememberswillnotbeentitledtomemberbenefitsfortheremainderofthecurrentyear.

● Emilytocommunicatetheseupdatesintheupcomingnewsletter.EventUpdates

CNYFeb3,2017● Hopetoreducecostofmenuwhichinturnwillreducecostoftickets.Menuisstillbeing

finalizedwithRegencyPalace.Mayhave‘YeeSung’addedtothemenuwhichhasneverbeendonebefore.

● Jonathanisprogramlead,EricisF&Blead.Emilyisticketing/seatarrangementlead.● DJ&LionDanceconfirmed.JesseandJonathanhavesentAGLCapplicationtocoverthecost

ofDJ&LionDance.● Targetis40tables.Discussedthepossibilityofeliminating‘teenager’pricingandjusthave

seniors,adults&kidspricing.


Meeting Minutes - Page 2 of 3X’MasDec10,2016● Fullhouse.95peopleregistered.

FundraisingUpdates

● JesseisstillinneedofvolunteersforDec18thCKTSundayLunch.Rod&AnnaZillmandonated$150tocoverthecostoffoodsupplies.JonathandonatingTimHorton’scoffee.

● Nov16SundayLunchledbyJillHengnetted$534.

OtherUpdates● Dec8th–MSBCAperformingatBethanyCareCentre.● Dec9th–MSBCAinvitedtoannualX’masPartyatCCESA.● Dec16th–MSBCAkids’badmintonmatch.● Dec18th–MSBCAperformingatAspenFamily&Community● Joycelookingtointroducebadmintonforadults.EmilyislookingtocollaboratewithCISCona

badmintontournament.● Helen&Joycetocontinueencouragingandinitiatingyouthengagementactivities.● JoycewillinformBoardifsherequireshelponherinitiatives● KidscraftincollaborationwiththeBahaicommunityheldonDec4thwasasuccess.Kidswere

shownhowtomakesnowflakes.WillbelookingtocollaboratemorewithBahaiandothernon-profitorganizations.

● Ericappreciatesanyhelpinkeepingtheclubhousecleanandinworkingorder.Discussedexpectationsofourownvolunteerswhenitcomestocleaningvsexpectationsofpaidjanitorialservices.NextpaidjanitorialservicewillbeafterX’Mas.Perhapsworthwhiletodocumentaprocedureforcleaningexpectations.

● ClaratoreviewcurrentinsurancecoveragewithCo-Operators.● PeterandJohnrecommendlookingintohealth/firstaidandsecurityconcernsforclubhouse

users/renters.Thiswillbediscussedfurther.Rentals

● Rateswereproposedformembers,non-members&NPO/charitableorganization.Someworkstillneedstobedonetofinalizeratesandterms.

● Discussedthepotentialofgeneratingrevenueviaclubhouserental,cateringformeetings,etc.LitatoworkwithPatricktomakeapplicationtoAGLCtoseeifwecandothiswithoutcomingacrossashavinga‘commercial’intent.

SubcommitteeUpdate

Kitchen&AGLCuseofproceeds● Wishlistwaspresentedtotheboardwithvariouspurchasedates.Fridge,dishwasher&stainless

steeltablemostexpensiveitems.BoardiscomfortablethatwemeetsomebasicAGLCeligibilityrequirementssotheyapproved$3kforkitchenpurchases.Sandywillcoordinateandoverseethesepurchases.Maydesignateacoupleofotherpeopletoalsoberesponsibleforpurchases.

● SandywillupdateboardonpurchasesatmonthlyGCM.● Tobeeligibletousefundsonalargerscaleforkitchenequipmenttoconductcookingclasses,

cookingclasseshavetomeetthefollowingcriteria.1)classeshavetohaveaneducationalintentfirstandsocialsecond,2)classeshavetobeaccessibletothelargercommunity,3)ithastobecostrecovery.


Meeting Minutes - Page 3 of 3● Theboardfeelsmoreworkneedstobedonebeforewecancomfortablysaywe’vemetallthe

criteria.Morefundswillbeapprovedasweprogressthroughthis.● Discussedhowtomakeourcookingclassesmoreaccessibletothegeneralpublic.Consensusis

thatweneedtoincreaseadvertisingandhaveabettersetupinthekitchentofacilitatecookingclasses.Willbealongtermproject1–1.5years.

● Needtoincreasevolunteerbasetoconductclasses.Rightnow,fallssquarelyonJillHeng&AdelineChan.Ideaistoteachmembers/volunteershowtocookintheseclassesandthengetthemtointurnteachotherclassesorcookforkitchenleads.

● Classesshouldbeencouragedtotakephotosandvideosforeducationalpurposes.Printinganddistributingmenu/recipesashandoutsarealsoencouraged.

● AdvertisecookingclassesinChinesenewspapers&the‘Pallette’.

Bylaws● Startbydefiningwhatourcorevaluesare.Whatisourmissionstatement?Thiswillinturn

drivethebylaws.● Bylawswillbecreatedtoalignwithourvision.Itwillbedriventopdown.Subcommitteewill

haveclearerpictureofexpectationsbeforedivingin.● Johnwantssubcommitteememberstobededicatedandwell-informed.● Won’tbestartingfromscratch.Willleveragewhatworksandmakeupdates/changeswhere

needed.● RegularprogressupdateswillbemadetotheboardatmonthlyGCMtoensurealignmentandto

avoid‘surprises’.● TheboardwillsupportsubcommitteebytryingtoobtainbylawsofotherNPOs&bylaw

recommendationsfromtheFederationofCalgaryCommunitiestohelpsettheframeworkandtounderstandgeneralbestpractices.

SharedVisionDiscussion

� SettingtheframeworkforAGMtosharewhatwe’vedone&achieved.Equatestoa‘reportcard’.

● Setbroadprinciples/valuesofwhatwewanttoachievethisyear.Justasimportantaswhatwedeliverishowwedeliver.

● WhywasMSBCAcreatedinthefirstplace?Haveourvalues/initiativeschangeovertheyears?Wheredoweseeourselvesin5years?

● Strivetobeproactiveasopposedtobeingreactive.● Itwasidentifiedthatourwrittenmissionstatementmaybeoutoftouchwithrealitytoday.

LitaandJohnwillleadtheprocesswherebytheBoard,withbroadmembershipsupport,willdriveanewmissionstatementwhichwilldrivethedirectionofbylaws.

● Keytakeaways:wewantaunitedMSBCAwithappreciationandrespectamongmembers.● Top4valuesidentifiedbyboard:Communication,transparency,respect&appreciation.

Meetingadjourned8:25pm.PreparedbyClaraChiew.

msbca MSBCA Scholarship Award Application 2015 & 2016MSBCA has a long standing policy for scholarships qualifying criteria. Due to our past financial situation, scholarships for 2015 graduates were not given during Chinese Lunar New Year 2016. We would like to retroactively award our 2015 graduates, as well as our 2016 graduates, at our upcoming Chinese Lunar New year 2017 celebration. Members are eligible for the annualscholarship awards for their children from this fund providing that they meet the following criteria:

The student must be a child of a member in good standing and the membership must have been effective during 2015 & 2016 for 2016 graduates or during 2014 & 2015 for 2015 graduates. The child or any member of the family has been an active member in MSBCA. The student or their parent(s) must have volunteered in at least one MSBCA event to be eligible for the Award. The student must have at least one of the four core subjects (Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts) in the final report card. The student must be present to receive the Award in person. If it is not possible, the Committee will consider it on a case by case basis.

Grade 6 Grade 9 Grade 12 Regular $50 $75 $100

Student’s Last Name First Name Phone Cell Email

Street Address City/Province Postal Code

School Attended in Preceding Year Grade Completed

Grade Level Core Subjects Marks

English (LA) ______ Math ______ Science ______ Social Studies ______ All courses and marks must be at the graduating grade level For Grade 12, it must be at Level 30 marks. Gr 12 Science may be any Level 30 Physics, Chemistry, Biology Parent’s Last Name First Name Phone Cell Email

Membership Since

Parents’ Street Address City/Province Postal Code

List at least ONE MSBCA activities that the parent(s) or student has volunteered in the preceding two years

Please email completed form and a copy of the school transcripts and to [email protected]

Updated December 2016 ©MSBCA 2016

Year Graduated

Deadline to submit is January 15, 2017

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