Feb 10' - Event: 2010 Chinese New Year Gala
Title sponsor:

HSBC (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) Bank USA

Date: February 20th, 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Grand Ballroom - Sheraton Seattle Hotel
Address: 1400 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Ticket Price: $125 per ticket (Purchase your ticket @the gala website!)

2010 Chinese New Year Gala is here!
Presented by: Hong Kong Association of Washington Foundation, jointly with
HSBC, (Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) Bank USA

This year, HKAW is hosting the Annual Gala to benefit Seattle Symphony Orchestra's Celebrate Asia!program and we invite all of you to join us!!

Featuring:
•          The Luly Yang Fashion Show by the renowned International Fashion Designer Luly Yang
Luly has been voted Seattle's Best Dress Designer for consecutive years by Seattle Bride magazine; she is also the recipient of the Best Dress Boutique and Best Bridal Accessories Award. Since 2000, Luly Yang has been celebrated for her elegant and timeless bridal gowns and evening ensembles for ladies and gentlemen created with the most luxurious silks and the finest fabrics.

Performance by:
•         Members of Seattle Symphony
Founded in 1903, the Seattle Symphony is one of the oldest and largest cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest. Under the direction of Music Director Gerard Schwarz, the Symphony is recognized for its adventurous programming and tradition of performing music by contemporary composers. The Symphony has recorded more than 100 compact discs, and its recordings have received 11 Grammy Award nominations. From September through July each year, the Orchestra is heard live in Benaroya Hall, as well as throughout the community, by more than 315,000 people. In both 2007 and 2008, Seattle Symphony won Emmy Awards for its first two self-produced television specials, Seattle Symphony From Benaroya Hall, and Seattle Symphony From Benaroya Hall: Brahms, Kernis and Kodály.

•          Lion Dance led by Master David Leong
Master David Leong has been a devoted practitioner of the tranditional Shaolin Hung Kuen style Kung Fu and a teacher of the art on lion dancing for over 20 years.  He contribute his time and effort to many community events, as well as having been our Gala's Lion Dance Director since 2007.

Live and Silent Auction (Check out our exclusive sneak preview flyer here!)
Auction items include unique items and experiences such as:

• VIP access to a private rehearsal performance by the Seattle Symphony, conducted by King County’s “First Citizen”, Maestro Gerard Schwarz, 4 tickets to the actual event, a personal tour led by Mr. Schwarz, and post-event champagne celebration at Mr. Schwarz’s suite
• 4 VIP tickets to the famed Jordi Savall concert, dinner for 4 at the Taberna del Alabardero, and 4 VIP passes for the reception after the show in the Town Hall reception room with Jordi Savall
• 4 VIP tickets to National Dance Company of Spain (Compañía Nacional de Danza) concert, dinner for 4 at the Taberna del Alabardero, and 4 VIP passes for the reception after the show at Meany Hall with Nacho Duato and the members of the dance company.
• An autographed jersey by a Real Madrid Star
• A personalized autographed guitar from "The Ventures'" Don Wilson, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (to be signed onsite!)
• Lunch for 4 and a private tour of the Governer's office in Olympia
• A unique Mariners’ experience, as Groundskeeper for a Day
• Board a Coast Guard vessel during the 2010 SeaFair to enjoy the summer celebration
• And many more!

Come attend our gala and find out what other unique once in a lifetime experience we have for bidding!

At the night of the Gala, there will be a Cocktail Reception, a Silent auction and Live Auction, Lion Dance performance, as well as a dinner reception.

After all this excitement, a post gala party will be held, where there will be a live dance band playing and you can join us at the dance floor.. dancing to the tunes of a live band to your heart's content!!

Reception begins at 5:30pm, Seating at 7:00pm

Come check all this out on Feb 20th, 2010, @Sheraton Seattle Hotel at the Grand ballroom!

Primary beneficiary: Celebrate Asia! Presented by Seattle Symphony
in partnership with Seattle's Asian communities

For all inquiries: please e-mail gala@hkaw.org, call 206-351-5957 for Andy, or the HKAW hotline at 206-588-5452.

Feb 10' - Event: Business Networking Luncheon
Date: February 10th, 2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 11:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Westin Hotel
Address: 1900 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Fee: FREE for all HKAW members!

Hosted by:
Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office (HKETO) in San Francisco,
The Association of Washington Business, and
Hong Kong Association of Washington (HKAW)

Registration Deadline : February 5, 2010
Please contact Cynthia So, at cynthiaso@hkaw.org to sign up.

Speaker: Mr. Donald Tong, Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic & Trade Affairs, USA

Topic: “Turning Economic Doldrums into Opportunities”

Hong Kong has long been a staunch support of free trade. At the beginning of 2010, Hong Kong was ranked by the Washington DC-based Heritage Foundation as the freest economy in the world for the 16th consecutive year. In this business luncheon, Mr. Donald Tong will update the Seattle audience on Hong Kong’s latest development. He will also share with the audience on the Hong Kong Government’s latest initiatives to develop the City into a wine trading and distribution hub in Asia, which include the elimination of wine duty in February 2008, as well as other supportive measures such as facilitating the movement of wine into the Mainland China.

Jan 10' - Event: Celebrate Asia!
presented by Seattle Symphony Orchestra

Date: January 22st, 2010 (Friday)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Benaroya Hall
Address: 200 University Street • Seattle, WA 98101
Fee: see Seattle Symphony Orchestra's website and Celebrate Asia! event page for details

Get ready for the second annual Celebrate Asia! This spectacular "love-themed" event will feature local talents and world-renowned violinist Chuanyun Li, who performs the stunning Butterfly Lovers Concerto.

6:30pm: Pre-concert activities, including Chinese Lion Dance
7:30pm: Concert
9:00pm: Post-concert activities, including Japanese Taiko Drummers

Full size Celebrate Asia! flyer can be found here

HKAW will also have a table at the Celebrate Asia event if you wish to purchase the 2010 HKAW Chinese New Year Gala, benefitting Seattle Symphony Orchestra's Celebrate Asia! program.

For more information, please visit the Celebrate Asia! website here

Jan 10' - Event: Winter Mahjong Tournament
(2010's 1st quarter Tournament)
Date: January 9th, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: Somerset Summit Club House
Address: 5449 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

2010's 1st quarter Mahjong Tournament!

Leading the way was, Ingrid Lo, who took the championship trophy home with a high score of 8,888 points.

This is only the first of four tournaments to be held by HKAW in 2010!
The overall winner from this year will win an additional prize as well.
Good luck everyone!

We hope to see you come join us at the next tournament!

Dec 09' - Event: 10th Annual Hong Kong Forum
Hosted by Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide

Date: December 1st - December 2nd, 2009 (Tuesday and Wednesday)
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Admission: For Member Associates of the Federation of HK Business Associations only (you must be a member in order to purchase and be admitted into the event)
Fee: $800 HKD per person (an rough equivalent of ~$104 USD, $1 USD = $7.7 HKD)
(Early bird discount: $560 HKD per head (~$73 USD), a 30% discount!! for registration prior to October 31st, 2009)

Mark your diary now! The 10th HK Forum will be held on Dec 1-Dec 2, 2009.

This is a great opportunity to...

• Network with experienced market players from around the world;
• Make and maintain the right business contacts to improve your competitiveness;
• Exchange ideas and information with the entrepreneurs at the heart of the Hong Kong/China success story;
• Update your China strategy.

Hong Kong Forum is the annual flagship event of the Federation. It serves as a platform for associates to gather in Hong Kong. This is a members only event, an annual event that is hosted in Hong Kong and sponsored by Hong Kong Trade Development Economic Council (HKTDC) to allow all members of Hong Kong Association all over the world to meet and network. This year it is hosted from December 1st to December 2nd, 2009.

It is a great opportunity to get updated information regarding Hong Kong and Greater China business. Please use this link to get more information regarding the Forum: http://www.hkfederation.org.hk/forum/forum2009/

Travel packages:
Please come and join us to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Forum!
Our very own travel expert, David Chan, owner of World Class Travel Inc., is organizing groups to visit China and attend the conference in Hong Kong, as well as additional travel packages to explore China!

You can see travel packages listed below for your convenience.
Tour package - 2009 HK Forum Only
Tour package - 2009 HK Forum + Guangzhou trip
Tour package - China Discovery & HK Forum Full Package

You may find additional information prepared by David at his website

If you would like to learn more about similar future events, contact David Chan at davidchan@hkaw.org!

Nov 09' - Event: Photohunt!
co-hosted by Hong Kong Association of Washington (HKAW) and
University of Washington's Asian Business Student Association (ABSA)

Date: November 21st, 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: University of Washington and surrounding areas
Event starting line: George Washington Statue
Fee: $5 USD per team

Explore University of Washington campus and the surrounding areas!
Follow the clues and see where they will take you... snap a picture, and complete the course before anyone else, and you will find a nice prize waiting for you at the finish line!

First prize: $50 UW Bookstore gift certificate!!

Requirement:

• Minimum of 2, and a maximum of 3 participants per team,
• Complete registration form and register prior to the deadline of November 18th, 2009,
• A functional digital camera,
• All are welcomed (even for non-UW students)!!

Registration:
1) In person, turn in the completed form and registration fees to any of the HKSA officers or HKAW sub-committee members
2) By Online, e-mail your completed form to students@hkaw.org
3) By Mail, mail your completed registration form to PO Box 3422, Seattle, WA 98114

Upon receiving your registration form, you will receive a confirmation e-mail (within 48 hours of submission), and we will provide periodic updates and reminders in regards to our Photohunt event.

Application deadline: November 21th, 2009
This event is also listed on facebook!

Have questions? E-mail us at students@hkaw.org

Oct 09' - Event: Bi-monthly Members Dinner
Date: October 22nd, 2009 (Thursday)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Top Gun Seafood Restaurant
Address: 12450 SE 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006-1202
Fee: $20 USD per person

Speaker: Dr. Daniel C.N. Chan, Associate Dean and Professor in Restorative Dentistry for University of Washington (UW) and Washington Dental Service Endowed Chair in Dentistry

Topic: Dental Healthcare

The bi-monthly dinner was hosted at Top Gun Seafood Restaurant of Bellevue. Light conversation and good food led the evening into an informative presentation on Dental Healthcare with guest speaker, Dr. Daniel C.N. Chan, Assistant Dean at the University of Washington Dental School. Dr. Chan educated the dinner guests on the types of services offered by the UW Dental School including primary dental care.

Dr. Chan also shared basic information on teeth health with the guests, ending the evening with an insightful view on the overall spectrum of dental healthcare.

Oct 09' - Event: Business Luncheon
Date: October 21st, 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: O'Asian Kitchen
Address: 800 5th Ave #1, Seattle, WA 98104
Fee: see below note

Speaker: Julia Son, Marketing Manager of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Los Angeles

Topic: Hong Kong Forum 2009

Luncheon was hosted by the HKAW in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Councils of Los Angles at O'Asian of Seattle. Held exclusively for HKAW members, the dinner guests enjoyed a delightful meal with a personal presentation given by guest speaker Ms. Julia Son, Marketing Manager of the Los Angeles office. Ms. Son promoted the 10th annual Hong Kong Forum, focusing on the panel discussions, business networking opportunities and workshops offered during the forum.

Attending this Hong Kong Forum will be leaders of businesses all around the world, representing over 30 countries. The Hong Kong Forum will be hosted in Hong Kong, from December 1st and 2nd, 2009 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

Sep 09' - Event: Summer Mahjong Tournament
Date: September 26th, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: Somerset Summit Club House
Address: 5449 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

Application form: (pdf , doc)
Application deadline: September 16, 2009

Our semi-annual Mahjong Tournament!

Fees:
Adult - $25 USD per person (individual) $20 USD per person (in group of four or more)
Youth (18 - 25) - $15 USD per person

We will be providing lunch, and afternoon snacks, as well as prizes for the top placing winners!! Come and join us in challenge the top Mahjong Champs!

You may have seen an article on our Tournament in March 2009.
Do you think you have what it takes to come out as a champion and takes the HKAW crown?

- the information below (in Chinese) is identical to what is listed above in English -
華州香港會主辦 
二零零九年秋季麻鵲友誼賽

歡迎會員及各界人士參與，詳情如下

日 期：二零零九年九月廿六日（星期六）
時 間：上午十時 至 晚上六時卅分
地 點：Summit Club House, 5449 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

參加費用：　
成人：個人報名費每位二十五元，四人或以上同時報名收費每位二十元，
青年：十八歲至廿五歲報名費每位十五元
（包括比賽，豐富中式午餐及精美下午茶） 

獎 品：設冠、亞、季軍及全日最高番數獎。比賽當晚即時頒發。
冠軍除獎牌外，另頒贈公司禮物券五十元。
亞軍四十元、季軍三十元、而全日最高番數獎四十元。

名 額：六十人，以先報先得為準。

報名辦法：於截止日期九月十六日前，將報名表格連同費用，寄交大會負責人
Mr. Bosco Lam, boscolam@hkaw.org, 1416 108th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004。
聯絡電話：206-355-4528。請勿郵寄現金，支票應以抬頭人書名 HKAW(Hong Kong Association of Washington)， 或在本會網頁www.hkaw.org報名及付款。

如有問題，可與本會網頁負責人聯絡 Mr. Homing Tam, homingtam@hkaw.org，
或聯絡電話：425-785-0875。

註: 比賽章則備索，另由於場地及燈光問題，大會除供應比賽用之籌碼外，籲請參賽者自動協助攜來比賽用之麻雀，麻雀檯及檯燈。

For any inquiries, please contact Bosco Lam, at boscolam@hkaw.org

Sep 09' - Event: Business Luncheon
Date: September 17th, 2009
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: House of Hong Restaurant
Address: 409 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104-3001
Fees: $20 for HKAW members, $25 for non-member

Speaker: Tony Bollen, Corporate Partnerships Manager of Seattle Symphony

Registration: Please e-mail to andyyip@hkaw.org to reserve your spot today!

Aug 09' - Event: Mid-Summer Picnic
Date: August 15th, 2009 - August 16th, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM meet up time both days
Location: Birch Bay, WA and Vancouver, BC

Summer Escape to Birch Bay!!

Fees:
1-Day FW/SW/Shellfish License - $8.18 USD (resident), $15.82 USD (non-resident)
>> visit Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife for more details
1-Night accommodation - $82.50 CAD (optional)

Activities will include clam digging and lunch at Birch Bay; then enjoy a home styled dinner at a chef's home and accommodation at Vancouver, BC (optional) all are at own expense.

Come out and join us to enjoy the wonderful summer weather!

For additional inquiries, please contact Bosco Lam, at boscolam@hkaw.org

Jul 09' - Event: HKAW Kick-off Luncheon
Date: July 09th, 2009
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: House of Hong Restaurant
Address: 409 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104-3001
Fees: $20 for HKAW members, $25 for non-member

Speaker: Larry Phillips, King County Council person

May 09' - Event: Business luncheon
Riding out the Economic Doldrums: the Hong Kong Story
Date: May 26th, 2009
Time: 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Cirrus Room, 35/F, Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers
Address: 1400 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Fees: Free! Exclusive invitations. Availability base on first come, first serve basis.

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office San Francisco (HKETO SF)

In co-operation with Hong Kong Association of Washington (HKAW)

Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle

cordially invites you to a speaker luncheon featuring
Mr. Donald Tong, Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic & Trade Affairs, USA

“Riding out the Economic Doldrums: the Hong Kong Story”
• Free Admission •

Mr. Tong assumed the post of Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, USA, the most senior representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in North America in October 2008. As Commissioner, he directs the Hong Kong Government’s efforts in promoting US-Hong Kong economic and trade ties, and constituency-building activities in the US.

Please RSVP by May 21, 2009 by e-mailing at info@hkaw.org,
if you have any questions, please call Echo at 415-835 9302.

This event is By Invitation Only. This invitation is non-transferable.

Mar 09' - Event: HKAW Spring Mah-jong Tournament
Date: March 21th, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Zen Garden Chinese Restaurant
Address: 16300 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek WA 98012 Tel: 425-745-6668
Fees: $20 for HKAW members

Come and have fun for a whole day! Lunch and afternoon snack is included in registration fees. Lots of winners, and this is a chance for you to meet other HKAW members, seeing old friends, having a great time while you are there!

Registration deadline: Monday, March 16th, 2009.

No walk-ins. Please either register online or notify any one of our Board Members prior to the registration deadline. Your co-operation is much appreciated.

For any inquiries, please contact Bosco Lam, at boscolam@hkaw.org, he may also be reached at 206-355-4528.

Jan 09' - Event: 2009 HKAW Chinese New Year Gala
Date: January 18th, 2009
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: The Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
Address: 1400 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

Ticket Price:
Chinese New Year Gala Individual Ticket Price: $100.00 (USD)
Table of Ten (One Table for 10 Guests for the 2009 Chines New Year Gala) Price: $880.00 (USD) A huge discount comparing to individual dinner ticket!! SOLD OUT!

The 2009 Chinese New Year Gala features a Fashion Show by Luly Yang Couture, Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction, Lion Dance by David Leong, Dinner Reception and an exciting program.

All net proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Chinese non-profit community.

Please register and RSVP by contacting Andy Yip, phone # 206-351-5957, or via e-mail at andyyip@hkaw.org