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Co Presidents Message
the 2015 Officers lighting her own candle from the
flame of the center candle. This demonstrates unity.
CHI
Greetings! We trust that you all had a
joyous and happy holiday season.
January 2015
AM CIRCLE
NEWSLETTER
Let’s give the 2015 Board support as was done so
well by the membership to the 2014 Board.
2015 is and will be a banner year for Chi Am
Circle. For over a year, the majority of Chi Am
members have been working diligently on our 50th
Anniversary event – A Golden Legacy. There are
few service organizations that can claim to have
an active membership that has survived for 50
years by volunteerism – with not one paid staff in
the history of Chi Am Circle.
For the end of 2014, Linda Toda and her
committee presented a memorable and well
planned Chi Am Circle Installation Luncheon at
Ming’s Restaurant in Palo Alto. At the Luncheon,
the 2014 Board received appreciation from the
membership for all the dedicated work that was
done during the year. The 2014 Board was
recognized for its leadership, and we especially
thank Paulette Curby for so ably serving two
organized and efficient years for Chi Am Circle.
Sylvia will be remaining on the Board as CoPresident serving her second year of a two year
term. Teddy Sue will step up to the plate to
become one of the 2015 Co-Presidents.
During the Installation Luncheon, the traditional
candlelight ceremony was performed with each of
The day after the Installation Luncheon, there was a
dinner meeting of both 2014 and 2015 Boards.
Besides finishing the official business of the year,
there was time set aside when the 2014 Board
passed the responsibilities of their respective offices
to the 2015 officers. In an effort to get better
acquainted, there was even a time set aside for Board
members to share some little known facts about
themselves. One fact that is noteworthy is that there
is a member who has served on the Chi Am Board for
16 consecutive years. She is none other than Linda
Toda. What a true member she is!
There are many events that are being planned by our
Program Co-Chairs, Helen Yamauchi and Grace
Haig. This collaboration should see some interesting
activities planned for 2015. Check the newsletter for
more information.
The Membership Tea is just around the corner; it will
be Sunday, January 18th from 1-3 p.m. It is chaired
by First Vice President, Maria Lu, and she and her
committee which is the incoming 2015 Board
members, invite the membership and their friends to
enjoy a delightful array of sandwiches, hors d’oerves,
and desserts. We welcome you to bring your friends
and those who would be interested in becoming new
members of Chi Am Circle. All details will be in this
newsletter.
We are excited about 2015 and hope that you will feel
the same way. 2015 will be a year to remember!
Warmest regards,
Sylvia and Teddy
Inside this Issue
President’s Message
1
Chi Am Challenge
8
Upcoming Events
2
How You Can Help…
9
Membership Tea
3
Fashion Show Advertising
Scholarship Sponsorship
4
Installation Luncheon Wrap up
11
Sponsorship Brochure—Side 1
5
Installation Luncheon Photos
12
Sponsorship Brochure—Side 2
6
Article Submission Information
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“We Mean Business!”
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2015 CHI AM PROGRAMS
(January – March)
MEMBERSHIP TEA
Date:
Time:
Location:
Sunday, January 18
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
766 Vista Grande Avenue, Los Altos
To help us start 2015 on the right foot, Chi Am Membership VP Maria Lu is kindly offering her
home for our annual Membership Tea. Everyone is more than welcome to bring and invite
friends along.
RSVP is not required, but would be appreciated. Please contact Grace Haig (650-450-0114)
gracehaig@gmail.com, or Helen Yamauchi (408-390-7879) helenyams@comcast.net.
TASTE AND TELL
Chair:
Date:
Time:
Virginia Bakken
Saturday, February 21
11:30a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Taste n Tell will greet you in February. As soon as we finalize a location for this event, we will
send out further information. Stay tuned!
GOLDEN LEGACY FASHION SHOW BENEFIT LUNCHEON
Date:
Location:
Saturday, March 21
Fairmont San Jose Hotel (170 S Market St, San Jose)
Time:
10:30 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12:20 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Registration, silent auction, raffle sales
Imperial Ballroom Door opens
Welcome and Lunch
Program starts
Program ends
Our biggest event of 2015, Chi Am’s 50th Anniversary Fashion Show, is right around the corner!
We ask for your continued support.
If you have any ideas for fun events or outings, or If you already know on which committees you
would like to serve, please feel free to contact either Grace or Helen Y.
Keep reading our monthly newsletters to find out about future events!
Helen Yamauchi & Grace Haig
Program Co-chairs
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Chi Am’s 2015 Board will be hosting this membership tea. Come join us at our
first event of the New Year...reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Be
sure and bring a friend or two so they can experience the fun of being a part
of Chi Am! A prize will be given out to the member & guest who join Chi Am at
the event.
You may want to bring slippers to wear if it is a rainy day and if you would
like to be comfortable. Otherwise, shoes are ok….just not spiked heels (!) as
house has wooden floors throughout.
Please carpool as parking is limited. If you need a ride, please email Maria Lu:
marialuwang@gmail.com or call 650-386-5887.
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SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORSHIP
Scholarship sponsorship is rolling along with generous donations from the special Chef Chu
Fundraiser on January 31, 2015, a unique event celebrating Chef Chu's 45th and Chi Am's
50th Anniversaries. Ten tables sold out quickly at Chef Chu's restaurant for a rare
opportunity to dine lavishly and enjoy exquisite cuisine. Attendees have the option of
designating their donation of $250 per seat to either Chi Am's Service Fund or Scholarship
Fund.
Kathy Kwan's phenomenal Matching Grant of $25,000 for Year 2015 is fantastic = don't miss
this wonderful opportunity to double your donations up to $500 for Scholarship 2015!! A
number of checks have already been received, and we are expecting more soon. We are most
grateful to Kathy, Helen Kwan's daughter, for providing such a generous Grant to match and
double donations for Chi Am's signature Scholarship Program.
Donations are accepted year round and can be transacted online via www.chiamcircle.org or
checks may be sent to:
Cleo Jong
1901 Deodara Drive
Los Altos,CA 94024
or
ChiAm Circle Scholarship,
P.O.Box 2756
Cupertino, CA 95014.
Kindly consider a donation and partner with Chi Am to make a difference in our community =
join our Circle of Sponsors! Please refer to Sponsorship flyer.
Submitted by Cleo Jong and Birdie Adema
Chi Am 2nd VP/Co-Chairs, Scholarship Sponsorship 2015
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ADDITIONAL CHI AM
CONTRIBUTIONS TO
THE COMMUNITY
Collects and distributes used
SAT test prep books to
schools and students who
cannot afford these materials
Helped establish the Ng Shing
Gung Museum at Kelley Park
About Chi Am
Chi Am Circle is a nonprofit Asian
American women’s organization
established in 1965. Chi Am is built
on a foundation of friendship with a
mission of service in the community.
Our community service projects are
diverse and affect a broad range of
community members.
Join Our
2015
in San Jose which exhibits the
Circle of
history of Chinese Americans
in San Jose
Supports and participates in
annual Chinese Historical and
Cultural Project events
Supports and participates in the
Members of Chi Am Circle are
leaders in the Bay Area, many with
their own businesses and at the head
of other organizations. In recent
years, Chi Am has expanded its
community service to support the
efforts of other organizations.
Sponsors
annual Lunar New Year
celebration at Hakone
Gardens
Run a Back-to-School backpack
drive for under privileged
children
Sponsor an E-Waste Collection
drive in the community
Chi Am Circle values education.
Over the past 30 years, Chi Am has
given hundreds of scholarships to
outstanding high school students
throughout Santa Clara County. For
more information about Chi Am,
please go to our website at
www.chiamcircle.org
Chi Am Circle Club
Supports Sunnyvale Community
Services with Asian food drive
for the ethnic community
Supports Friends of Children
Chi Am Circle is a 501c(3)
A Nonprofit Asian American
tax-exempt organization.
Women’s Club Serving the Bay
Tax ID Number 77-0413216
Area Since 1965
with Special Needs (FCSN)
serving Santa Clara Valley
Chi Am Circle
Built on a Foundation of
Friendship and Service to the
Community
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P.O. Box 2756
Cupertino, CA 95014
Email: info@chiamcircle.org
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Scholarships for high school
students
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Community service
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Promoting cultural heritage
and local history
Why become a
Chi Am Sponsor?
Sponsorship Levels
Friends of Chi Am
Chi Am Circle is a nonprofit Asian
American women’s club that has
served the Bay Area since 1965. We
have endeavored to promote service
and educational projects for the
betterment of the community. Our
network of members feel it is just as
important
to
support
local
businesses. Your business will
receive exposure to our membership,
the organizations we collaborate
with, and the greater community we
serve.
We believe that together with you
we can make a positive difference in
the community.
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Chi Am’s signature commitment to
the community has been its
Scholarship Award Program. We
have invested in the future by
providing scholarships to collegebound students of Asian heritage.
Scholarships
are
awarded
to
deserving
students
based
on
academic excellence, financial need
and community service. Recipients
are high school students in Santa
Clara County.
As a volunteer organization, we
ensure that 100% of your donation
will go to the fund or funds you
designate (i.e., Scholarships, Service
Programs, or General Fund). Your
sponsorship will help us continue
our service to the community. We
thank you for your support.
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$100 +
Acknowledgement ad in our
annual Membership Directory
Acknowledgement in our
Scholarship Dinner Program
Name:
Address:
City & Zip:
Jade Level
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$1000 +
Full page ad in our annual
Membership directory
Acknowledgement ad in our
Scholarship Dinner program
Co-sponsorship and
presentation of a scholarship in
your family or company name
or in honor of an individual
Determination of the criteria
for your scholarship recipient
Platinum Level
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$500 +
One-half page ad in our annual
Membership Directory
Acknowledgement ad in our
Scholarship Dinner Program
Gold Level
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How Your
Sponsorship
Helps
Please Become a
Chi Am Sponsor
$3000 +
All the benefits of the Gold
Level plus:
Full sponsorship and
presentation of a scholarship(s)
in your family or company
name or in honor of an
individual
Phone:
Email:
Business (if applicable)
FRIENDS
$ 100+
JADE
$ 500+
GOLD
$1000+
PLATINUM $3000+
OTHER
How would you like your donation to be used?
□ Scholarships □ Service Pgms □ General Fund
Gold and Platinum Level Sponsors:
Please indicate the name for your scholarship:
Gold and Platinum Level Sponsors:
On a separate sheet, indicate the selection
criteria for the recipient of your scholarship.
Please make check payable to:
“Chi Am Circle”. Mail check and this form to:
Chi Am Circle Sponsorship
P.O.Box 2756
Cupertino, CA 95014
Donations are tax deductible to the
extent allowed by law. To give a
scholarship for the current year,
please submit your donation by
March 31, 2015.
Donations can also be made on
-line at www.chiamcircle.org
Email ads to pjoonj@aol.com
by March 31, 2015
Stock donations are accepted at the Gold and
Platinum Levels. Please contact
info@chiamcircle.org to donate stock.
Chi Am Circle is a 501c(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible to
Our membership draws from the
Greater Bay Area.
the extent allowed by law.
Tax ID Number 77-0413216
By Gerrye Wong
It is very hard for this senior citizen to believe that 2015 will make FIFTY SHADES OF CHI AM
FELLOWSHIP YEARS that so many of us have been blessed to be a part of. And this year is to be our
CELEBRATION YEAR.
So thanks to the efforts of over 40 members led by eight very dedicated chairwomen, you Chi Am Circle
sisters will join in a shining example of what this club is all about -- friends working together for a common
cause to serve community needs – A GOLDEN LEGACY fundraising benefit luncheon to celebrate our
club’s 50 years of community service.
MARCH 21 IS THE DAY –FAIRMONT SAN JOSE IS THE PLACE – a spectacular fashion show featuring
our own members, family or friends, combined with volunteers from other community organizations and
businesses is the entertainment – and the most important fact of the event is that all of the net proceeds
will go towards women’s causes and education.
NOW IS THE TIME TO BE SURE YOU WILL BE A PART OF THE EXCITING DAY. Shhhh news from my
spy tells me that over HALF of the Imperial Ballroom’s capacity of 900 seats have been sold already. So
make sure your first New Year’s RESOLUTION is to get your lunch reservations and checks in right away.
Call up all of your favorite people so you can come together. We promise —this will be the highlight event
of the year.
Not only can you all cheer fellow Chi Am friends on the runway, but you’ll have the chance to ooh and aah
at the cute lil children and grandchildren of fellow members too. You’ll see the latest fashions from the new
Bloomingdale’s Stanford store on our over 40 men and women models, as well as savvy Silicon Valley
styles from Stuarts of Los Altos. You’ll see Kristi Yamaguchi modeling her latest Tsu-Ya fashion wear too.
You can cheer local community heroes whom Chi Am will honor that day – Saratoga City Council member
Emily Lo and Netgear CEO Patrick Lo, Chef Restaurateur Lawrence Chu, and Jefferson Awardee for
Community Service and Ascend Northern California President Anna Mok.
Chi Am Circle has always traditionally been well known for its efficient, energetic and community committed
women who have presented THE best fashion show events for the past several decades. GOLDEN
LEGACY will be befitting of 50 years of accomplishments – so it will be THE BEST!
We want every Chi Am Circle member there to proudly stand together and show the community where our
hearts and spirits are—and have a wonderful time while making a difference for women in need and
student recognition. THE TIME IS NOW!! Call a chairwoman and tell them you want to get in on the fun
and fundraising. Get the Visa card out and go to our website and buy those seats before they are all gone
for yourself, your neighbor, and your families.
We’re all together committed to celebrate 50 years as no other club can. WE NEED EVERYONE TO JOIN
THIS CHALLENGE.
CHEER ON CHI AM!
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HOW YOU CAN HELP CHI AM CELEBRATE OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND
ACHIEVE THE FUNDRAISING GOAL OF $200,000 FOR EDUCATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIPS AND WOMEN’S CAUSES
Invite your friends and family to come to our 2015 Fashion Show Benefit. Buy
or sell luncheon tickets so you can all enjoy the show together.
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chiamreservations@gmail.com
Support this service project by giving or soliciting a sponsorship donation of
$100 to $25,000 to help women’s causes and educational scholarships.
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http:/www.chiamcircle.org/fashionshow/
Solicit or buy an advertisement in our Golden Legacy Program Booklet which
will be distributed to all fashion show patrons and supporters. z.seid@comcast.net
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Solicit or donate a gift item, gift certificate or card which can be used for the
Golden Legacy Silent Auction or Raffle Prize. Vanita.yuen@gmail.com
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Sell raffle tickets to your friends and neighbors and they may win one of our
many valuable prizes. Marichu.scanlon@gmail.com
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Volunteer to serve on a committee to help Chi Am Circle present the premier
fashion show benefit of 2015. scrseng@yahoo.com
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LET’S ALL JOIN IN AND PARTICIPATE FOR FULL 100% CHI AM CIRCLE
MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION IN CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS OF
SUCCESS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
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We Mean Business!
Seen at a Bloomingdale’s Photo Shoot for a Gentry Magazine article which will appear in its January
issue are the Golden Legacy Fashion Show Benefit Chairmen Paulette Curby, Beverly Harada, Ellen Lau,
and Helen Yamauchi. Also in the photo are two Chi Am founders, Gerrye Wong and Muriel Kao, and 2015
Community Service Honoree Lawrence Chu.
Have you been a member of
Chi Am Circle since its
inception in 1965
As you all know, Chi Am was conceived by ten women in 1965. Those members are the ladies
who attended the first Club meeting. There are other current members who joined Chi Am in
1965, nearly 50 years ago, and are still active members today. As we near our 50th anniversary
in 2015, we would like to recognize these “Charter” members as they have been an integral part
of our organization.
Currently, Aimee Leung, Pearl Lee, Carolyn Jow, Barbara Why, Helen Chew and Gloria Hom fall
into our Charter member category. If you are one of these early members, would you please
contact Sylvia Eng.
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Here’s to another year, another Installation, another venue. Chi Am’s Installation 2014 took place at
Ming’s in Palo Alto on a beautiful December 6, 2014 for the last time on the premises of a landmark
destination under owner Vicky Ching.
Seventy-one participants were present to
enjoy an eight-course banquet featuring roast
duck; hear soprano soloist Nicole Hong
of Gunn High School sing a collection of
songs including Puccini’s “O mio
babbino caro”; witness the candle ceremony
for the new board with new floating
tealight candles; meet the guests (thirteen);
win some doors prizes like the Santa/
reindeer/snowman swizzle sticks; and take
home some folded play money outfits
for holiday ornaments and for good luck
(over seven fashions representing Asian
cultures were available).
The outgoing
board went home with farewell gifts
such as the warm luxurious shawls of glitter
yarn, and carved animal salad servers
from the talented artisans of East Africa. Not to be forgotten are speakers Paulette Curby, Sylvia Eng,
Teddy Sue, Zeny Seid, Ellen Lau who shared the upcoming plans for the year, including Fashion Show
2015. Thank you to Wanda Ching for arranging the menu; Nicole Hong for performing; Beverly
Rubin for being mistress of ceremonies; Mae Ding for registration; Lari Yamaguchi for name tags; Sally
Hsia Broberg for raffle prizes; Frances Gin for place settings; Maelene Wong for shopping; Ruth Wong
for table setup assistance; Violet Lee for candle ceremony; Sharon Lai for handling payments; Helen
Yamauchi for photographs. Submitted by Linda Chew Toda, 2014 Installation chairperson
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Newsletter Submissions
The deadline for Chi Am event flyers or Chi Am related articles for our newsletter is the 28th of the
month for inclusion in the next month’s newsletter. Please submit your articles in Word and your
flyers in BOTH Word and PDF. We need to have the ability to edit your flyer if we need to make
any changes. Please be sure both newsletter editors Rose Low (rolow6@gmail.com) and
Wendy Tsoi (wendyt@yahoo.com) are copied on your newsletter input.
GUIDELINES FOR PUBLISHING AND ADVERTISING IN CHI AM’S NEWSLETTER
Please follow the guidelines below for submitting your Chi Am related articles and/or flyers for
publishing in the newsletter:
Use Arial font, headings can be font size 12-16
• Text should be in font size, 10, 11 or 12
• For flyers, submit in both Word and PDF formats
• For articles, submit in Microsoft word
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