<%=$font_start%>December 20, 1999
Macau Celebrations<%=$font_end%>
At the invitation of the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto, Andre Mak and William Lui attended a reception held at the Sheraton Hotel to celebrate the return of Macau to China.
<%=$font_start%>December 19, 1999
Luncheon Buffet<%=$font_end%>
YPG held a luncheon buffet at China Buffet King at Dixie and Burnhamthorpe. Attendees were treated to a sumptuous selection of foods to celebrate the holiday season. Twenty-two guests attended to enjoy great food, company and holiday cheer with a "Secret Santa" gift exchange. Gifts included coffee mugs, chocolate, wine, candle holders, and movie passes.
As the first such group to be created in Mississauga, YPG welcomes new members to join and contribute ideas. We hope to hold several meetings in the new year to further discuss the mission and direction of YPG. YPG organizers Faye Chan and Karen Kwan hope to host this event annually and invite new members to join at any time. We hope to organize a skate-and-ski day in January or February, 2000. We will also collect membership fees to organize further exciting events. Please email Faye_Chan@edu.yorku.ca or karenkwan18@hotmail.com for further information.
<%=$font_start%>December 19, 1999
Young Professional Group's Luncheon<%=$font_end%>
The Youth Professionals Group held a lunch meeting at Buffet King Restaurant. 60 members and guests attended the event. Attendees were treated to a sumptuous selection of foods to celebrate the holiday season.
<%=$font_start%>December 15, 1999
Mississauga Millennium Planning Committee<%=$font_end%>
During a presentation by the Mississauga Millennium Planning Committee at a City Councillors' meeting, Dr. Joseph Wong and Andre Mak (representing CPB) were introduced to the Councillors as members of the Main Committee and the Sponsorship Committee.
<%=$font_start%>December 10, 1999
Chi Hung Tai Chi Academy Christmas Gala<%=$font_end%>
Quite a number of CPB directors and members attended the Chrismas Gala organized by the Chi Hung Tai Chi Academy at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel.
<%=$font_start%>December 8, 1999
Dr. Joseph Wong, Andre Mak, Joanne Choi and William Lui of CPB attended a lunch<%=$font_end%>
meeting with Donald Tong and his staff of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office at the Living Arts Centre to discuss the upcoming joint luncheon program with the Mississauga Board of Trade and the Mississauga Technology Association. The topic of the event will be IT/Telecommunication Business Opportunities in Hong Kong. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the City of Mississauga Millennium Celebration Fund.
<%=$font_start%>December 6, 1999
Mandarin Restaurants Gala<%=$font_end%>
A number of CPB directors and members attended a Gala held by the Mandarin Restaurants at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This event was organized by Mandarin Restaurants to celebrate its 20th anniversary and to raise funds for the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation.
<%=$font_start%>December 3, 1999
Greater Toronto Chinese Beauty Pageant<%=$font_end%>
A number of CPB directors and members attended the Greater Toronto Chinese Beauty Pageant 1999 hosted by Fairchild Television, which served as a fundraiser for the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation.
<%=$font_start%>November 24, 1999
Karma Club Grand Opening<%=$font_end%>
A number of CPB directors were invited to attend the grand opening of the Karma Club at the International Plaza Hotel.
<%=$font_start%>November 21, 1999
Special Olympics Fundraiser<%=$font_end%>
A number of directors and members of CPB attended the Year 2000 Special Olympics fundraising banquet at the Golden Regency Restaurant.
<%=$font_start%>November 20, 1999
CPB Young Professionals Group Launch<%=$font_end%>
A group of young professionals in such diverse fields as medicine, engineering, computer science, aeronautics, pharmaceuticals, education and law enjoyed a delicious 10-course dinner at Good Luck Restaurant in the Mississauga Chinese Centre. The Young Professionals Group (YPG) is a newly-created branch of the CPB, meeting the needs of recent university/college graduates and career-minded men and women who are beginning to establish their careers. Dr. Joseph Wong and his family kindly joined the festivities.
The goal of YPG is to provide a forum for networking opportunities while encouraging the formal and informal exchange of information through social events and seminars involving workshops and guest speakers. Ideas for future events include bowling, golfing, rock-climbing, skating, Sega City, a winery tour, theatre at Stratford or the Shaw Festival, karaoke, and perhaps dragon-boating next summer. Topics for seminars would be related to various professions and professional life. There was also interest in fund-raising to contribute to the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation.
<%=$font_start%>November 20, 1999
CPB Young Professionals Group Launch<%=$font_end%>
The Young Professionals Group, a newly -created branch of CPB, celebrated its launch with a delicious 10-course meal at Good Luck Restaurant. The event was attended by a number of young professional members of CPB in diverse fields such as medicine, engineering, computer science, aeronautics, education and law.
<%=$font_start%>November 13, 1999
13th Annual Mayor's Gala<%=$font_end%>
Andre Mak attended the 13th Annual Mayor's Gala at the Living Arts Centre. The Gala featured an amusing and very entertaining performance by comedian Bill Cosby.
<%=$font_start%>November 11, 1999
Nesbitt Burns RRSP Program<%=$font_end%>
Andre Mak and Amber Ing attended a meeting with Nesbitt Burns regarding the continuation of the CPB membership benefit of waiving the administration fee for a self-administered RRSP.
<%=$font_start%>November 9, 1999
AlliedSignal Roundtable<%=$font_end%>
At the invitation of Steven Mahoney, M.P., Mississauga West, Andre Mak and William Lui attended a roundtable meeting held at AlliedSignal Aerospace Canada. Dave O'Blenis, President of AlliedSignal gave a brief outline of the operations of the company and their purchase of the American based firm, Honeywell.
Mr. Mahoney had a lengthy discussion about the federal Finance Minister's recent forecast, the affordable housing/homelessness situation, issues regarding citizenship and immigration, and of the Air Canada/Canadian Airlines/Onex proposed merger. The session was very informative and a plant tour of AlliedSignal was conducted after the meeting.
<%=$font_start%>November 6, 1999
Cathay Ball<%=$font_end%>
At the invitation of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Dr. Joseph Wong and Andre Mak attended the Mon Sheong Cathay Ball '99 held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
<%=$font_start%>October 30, 1999
Catholic Church Gala<%=$font_end%>
A number of directors and members of CPB attended a fundraising gala held by the Catholic Church at the Regal Constellation Hotel.
<%=$font_start%>October 29, 1999
Harvest Gala<%=$font_end%>
A number of directors and members of CPB attended Markham Mayor Don Cousens' Harvest Gala to raise funds for the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation.
<%=$font_start%>October 26, 1999
Expansion Ceremonies for Mon Sheong Home for the Aged<%=$font_end%>
Dr. Joseph Wong and Andre Mak attended the expansion grand opening of the Mon Sheong Home for the Aged. The opening ceremony was presided over by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable Hilary M. Weston.
<%=$font_start%>October 26, 1999
MBOT-Economic Development Office Luncheon<%=$font_end%>
On behalf of CPB, Andre Mak attended a luncheon organized by the Mississauga Board of Trade and the Economic Development Office of the City of Mississauga in honour of the visiting Trade Delegation from the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Hazel McCallion welcomed and provided the delegation with an overview of Mississauga. Mayor Ron Kirk of Dallas was the keynote speaker and he provided insight into the business environment and economy of the Greater Dallas area. At the luncheon, Andre was introduced to Grace McDermott who is Chair of the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce.
<%=$font_start%>October 21, 1999
Prospective 99<%=$font_end%>
A number of CPB directors and members including Dr. Joseph Wong and Andre Mak attended Prospective 99 held at the Living Arts Centre.
<%=$font_start%>October 21, 1999
HSBC Expansion Grand Opening<%=$font_end%>
Dr. Joseph Wong, Andre Mak and William Lui attended the grand opening of the expansion of HSBC at the Mississauga Chinese Centre. Mayor Hazel McCallion was the honoured guest to officiate the opening ceremony together with J. Lindsay Gordon, Sr. Executive Vice President, Nick A. Nicolaou, Sr. Vice President, and Chris Kwan, Branch Manager of HSBC.
<%=$font_start%>October 21, 1999
Yee Hong Geriatric Centre Expansion Opening<%=$font_end%>
At the grand opening of a new wing of an additional 65 beds, Dr. Joseph Wong, Andre Mak, Philip Ho and William Lui, representing CPB, presented a cheque for $150,000.00 from the 1st Annual CPB Gala to Dr. Joseph Y.K. Wong, Pauline Tong, President and Stanley Kwan, all of the Yee Hong Wellness Foundation.
<%=$font_start%>October 2, 1999
1st Annual CPB Gala<%=$font_end%>
The event of the year was a smashing success! CPB held its 1st Annual Gala at the International Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre attended by over 800 members and guests, with many dignitaries including our patron, Mayor Hazel McCallion. Everyone who attended walked away with prizes, and some lucky few also brought home silent auction items or grand prizes from the Yee Hong Raffle. As part of a series of fundraising events for the Yee Hong Capital Campaign, CPB was pleased to raise $150,000 for the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation to build a new geriatric centre in Mississauga. Many thanks to all of our sponsors, volunteers, and of course, our members and guests for making the Gala a success!
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