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Gin Sun Hall Benevolent Association
747 Clay Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
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April 15, 2012
General Meeting
· President Hal G. Gin called meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. with 56 members in attendance.
· Minutes of the January 15, 2012 meeting were read and approved.
· Correspondence Received:
· Martin Yan’s (of the "Yan Can Cook" fame) letter expressing his regrets not being able to attend this year’s Spring Banquet was read. A generous donation was also included in the letter.
· Treasurer’s Report was distributed, summarized and approved.
· Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association/Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association: Director Danny Yan reported minimal activity at the Association. Construction of Ning Yung building for cremation remains near completion. Cost for crypts not known at this time.
· Annual New Year Spring Banquet: Some members thought this year’s banquet was not adequate. Many entrees poorly presented and tasted bland. With only New Asia able to accommodate our table needs, our options are limited. Elder Danny Yan and President Hal Gin will speak with the New Asia manager to express our concerns before confirming our reservation for 2013.
· Los Angeles and New York Association Banquets: Hal Gin gave a brief report of his attendance at the Los Angeles Gin/Yan Family Association banquet on February 26 with about 200 in attendance, The New York Gin Sun Hall Benevolent Association March 3 banquet had about 700 in attendance.
· Property Damage to Building: on April 10 at about 11:35 a.m. a truck was hit from behind causing it to jump the curb and hit front left wall of the building. The impact damaged the security gate and cracked a mall portion of the marble wall. With the accident caused by the third party, our insurance agent instructed us to repair the damage and file a claim against the third party. A contractor has already assessed the damage and should proceed with the repairs this week.
· 2012 Summer Excursion – Since the Association visit to Angel Island was popular and deemed successful, President Hal wanted to know if the Association should plan for another day trip later this summer. A vote was called and there was overwhelming approval to proceed.
· There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
· Next Meeting: Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
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January 15, 2012 General Meeting
· President Hal G. Gin called meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. with 55 members in attendance. Secretary Ting X. Zhen introduced and welcomed a new member to the meeting and encouraged him to actively participate in the Association’s affairs.
· Minutes of the October 16, 2011 meeting were read and approved.
· Correspondence Received:
· Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association New and Outgoing Officer dinner on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Far East Café. Association has reserved one table.
· Treasurer’s Report was distributed, summarized and approved.
· $2,300 donated to Sun Hall News ($1,000 from Association, $1,300 from individual donations.
· With 41 burial plots available for future use at the Gin family plot at the Hoy Sun Ning Yung Cemetery, funds are have been designated for the anticipated the Association to purchase of a block of crypts at the Hoy Sun Ning Yung Chinese Cemetery mausoleum that is under construction. The asking price of $3,500 was announced earlier, but the actual price per crypt should be available by April. A decision on how many crypts will be purchased will be made at that time.
· Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association/Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association: Director Danny Yan was absent and no report was given.
· Annual New Year Spring Banquet: Tickets for the Sunday, February 12 banquet will remain at $12.00 each. Association will subsidize the balance per table. Ticket sales will commence on February 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00. New Asia Restaurant provided us four-banquet menu to select from. The menu of choice was for $298. Entertainment will include karaoke.
· Installation of Officers: Will be at 12:00 noon at the Association with Superior Court Judge Lillian Sing administering the oath of office. This is followed with photos and a buffet lunch.
· Gifts to Senior Members: 43 members 70 years of age or older and have attended at least half of the general meetings in the year are eligible to receive the $50 red envelope.
· Ching Ming: The Association will conduct its annual Ching Ming observance on Sunday, April 1. Chartered bus will board from the corner of Clay and Kearney Street at 10:00 a.m.
· Third Floor Electrical Project: The Association’s wiring system is in need or repair. This includes rewiring and new switches, junction and outlet boxes. One contractor is willing to perform the work for $5,800. Based on the scope of the project, several members expressed concerns that the price was seemingly low and question whether the contractor was licensed and the project had to secure the proper permits. No action was taken until the licensure status of the contractor is determined.
· There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
· Next Meeting: Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 2:00 p.m |
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October 16, 2011
General Meeting
·
President Hal G. Gin
called meeting to
order at 2:00 p.m.
with 53 members in
attendance.
Secretary Ting X.
Zhen introduced and
welcomed a new
member to the
meeting and
encouraged him to
actively participate
in the Association’s
affairs.
·
Minutes of the July
17, 2011 meeting
were approved as
read.
·
Correspondence
Received:
o
Committee to Promote
the Reunification of
China was read – No
Action
o
Hoy Sun Ning Yung
Benevolent
Association 165th
Anniversary Dinner-
Association was
represented at the
September 16, 2011
banquet at Four Seas
Restaurant.
·
Treasurer’s Report
was distributed,
summarized and
approved.
·
Chinese Consolidated
Benevolent
Association/Hoy Sun
Ning Yung Benevolent
Association:
Director Danny Yan
had no report at
this time
·
Angel Island
Immigration Tour
Final Report:
o
The Sunday,
September 25, 2011
Association
sponsored tour was
most successful as
50 attendees
participated. Total
expense for
Chartered bus,
gratuity, boxed
lunches, roundtrip
ferry tickets,
shuttle from ferry
docks to Immigration
Station, and
Immigration Station
admissions was
$1,782.48 or about
$36.00 per
participate.
Participants all
reported this was a
most enjoyable
experience.
President Gin
suggested that the
Association should
consider an
excursion to another
attraction next
year.
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Rental Properties:
o
John Yan of 745 and
745-A Clay Street
had earlier
expressed desires to
rent on a monthly
basis. Should at
such time he wishes
to terminate this
arrangement, he has
agreed to notify the
Association at least
three months in
advance. After a
lively discussion,
it was M/S/Approved
to offer him this
temporary rental
arrangement.
·
Sun Hall News
o
Association will be
donating, $1,000 and
individual
contributions can me
made through the
Assistant Chinese
Secretary.
·
Annual Christmas
Social
o
Scheduled for
Sunday, December 18,
2012 at 12:00 noon.
President Gin
reported a menu
change from the
traditional “chow
mein, fried chicken,
chips” to teriyaki
chicken and angel
hair noodles, fresh
made sandwiches,
macaroni, potato,
jello and fruit
salads.
·
There being no
further business,
the meeting was
adjourned at
2:45 p.m.
·
Next Meeting:
Sunday, January 15,
2012 at 2:00 p.m.
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July 17, 2011 General Meeting
· President Hal G. Gin called meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. with 59 members in attendance. Secretary Ting X. Zhen introduced and welcomed two new members in attendance and encouraged them to actively participate in the Association’s affairs.
· Minutes of the April 17, 2011 meeting were approved as read.
· Correspondence Received:
o Thank you letter from Chinese Hospital Building Fund for our $5,000 donation.
o Thank you letter from United Way for the Association’s $1,000 donation.
o Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association notice of the “Double Ten” Celebration.
· Treasurer’s Report was distributed, summarized and approved.
· Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association/Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association: Director Danny Yan had no report.
· Rental Properties: Rental agreements for 745 and 749 expiring by the end of August 2011, annual rent will remain the same ($2,015) for two years ending August 31, 2013. Rent amount for the remaining third year will be determined based on the economic climate at the time. Rent agreement for 745A and 749A will expire on December 31, 2011. Commencing January 2012 through December 31, 2013, rent amount will remain unchanged as they are today ($650). Will review economic situation to determine rent amount for the third year beginning on January 1, 2014.
· 749-A Electrical Project: Contractor has completed replacing electrical wires and outlets to conform to code. Stairs to 749-A were also recently repaired/replaced.
· Merit Scholarship: As of the July 15, 2011 filing deadline, only one application was received. Scholarship Chair, Harry Gin will review to determine eligibility and was authorized to notify the applicant of his/her status.
· Moon festival Celebration Dinner: Association is hosting dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Grant’s Place Restaurant. Signups being accepted.
· Association Picnic/Outing: Instead of a picnic, there were expressed interests from the membership to visit Angel Island Immigration Station. Proposed date is Sunday, August 21, 2001. Committee comprising of Michael Yan, Tim Ginn, James Gin, Harry Gin, and Hal Gin to explore ticket prices and other logistics. Suggest preparing a box lunch for each participant; free for Association members and spouses, perhaps reduced fee for others.
· There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
· Next Meeting: Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
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April 17, 2011
Second General
Meeting
·
President Hal G. Gin
called meeting to
order at 2:04 p.m.
with 58 members in
attendance.
Secretary Ting X.
Zhen introduced and
welcomed three new
members in
attendance and
encouraged them to
actively participate
in the Association’s
affairs.
·
President Gin lead
the members in
observing a
moment of silence
in respect to three
members who recently
passed: 1) Larry
Gean; 2) Elder Park
Gin; and 3) York
Gin.
·
Minutes of the
January 23, 2011
meeting
were approved as
read.
·
Correspondence
Received:
o
Letter of thanks
from the Woo Family
Association;
o
United Way Annual
Dinner announcement.
Association will
donate $1,000 but
will not be
attending the annual
dinner
o
Chinese Hospital
Building Fund Raiser
Request.
·
Treasurer’s Report
was distributed,
summarized and
approved.
·
Chinese Consolidated
Benevolent
Association/Hoy Sun
Ning Yung Benevolent
Association:
Director Danny Yan
had no report at
this time
·
Spring Festival
Final Report:
o
Successful event
with 64 tables at
the February 20,
2011 dinner at New
Asia. Restaurant
expense was
$19,072. $9,395.00
in donations
received from the
membership. As in
the past, the
Association
contributed the
difference.
o
In 2012, the lunar
New Year is on
January 23. The
Association year-end
dinner is scheduled
for Saturday,
January 16;
Opening-of-the-year
dinner will be on
Saturday, January
28; and the Annual
Spring Festival
Banquet will be on
Sunday, February 12,
2012.
·
Rental Properties:
o
John Yan of 745 Clay
Street had earlier
expressed his
desires to vacate
his space. Since he
has found an
herbalist doctor who
is willing to share
his space, he has
decided to retain
the lease. The new
tenant must show
evidence of
insurance to the
Association.
o
With the annual
rental agreements
for 745, 745A, 749
and 749A expiring by
the end of August
2011, whether to
maintain or increase
the monthly rent was
discussed.
M/S/Approved to
maintain the monthly
rent at the current
amount for the next
two years (until
August 31, 2013)
will review all
leases and rent
amounts for the
third year
(2013-2014) in April
2013.
·
Association
Insurance Policy:
Annual insurance
policy will expire
in early July 2011.
Initial discussions
with the insurance
agent indicate the
2011-2012 premiums
will be about the
same as this year.
Statement should be
received in a next
several weeks.
·
Chinese Hospital:
Currently $500
donated annually to
Chinese Hospital.
With the new
building fund,
Chinese Hospital is
seeking donations
from all community
associations and
organizations.
M/S/Approved to
donate $5,000.
·
There being no
further business,
the meeting was
adjourned at
2:45 p.m.
·
Next Meeting:
Sunday, July 17,
2011 at 2:00 p.m.
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1st
General Meeting 2011: January 23, 2011 - 2:00 p.m.
·
Outgoing President Ting X. Zhen
called meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. with 60 members in attendance.
President Zhen recapped the accomplishments of his two years in office
and thanked the members the opportunity and for their support. He
turned the meeting over to Hal Gin, the incoming President for his
remarks.
·
Incoming President Hal Gin thanked
President Ting for his years of service. He also expressed appreciation
to the members for electing him. He shared the following goals for the
year: 1) History Project to capture the legacies of the past leadership
of the Association. This includes identifying and locating photos of all
past presidents and elders for display at the Association; 2) A family
picnic in the summer to attract and introduce/reintroduce the new and
young generation to the Association. He reminded that the Association
belongs to each member and together we can strive towards greater
accomplishments. Elder James Gin and Vice President Tim Ginn also gave
remarks.
·
Minutes of the November 14, 2010, 2010
meeting were approved as
read.
·
Correspondence:
None
·
Treasurer’s Report
was distributed, summarized and approved.
·
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent
Association/Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association:
Director Danny Yan had no report at
this time
·
New Year Dinners:
o
Year-end Dinner
will be held on Saturday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Imperial Palace.
o
Association New Year Dinners
will be served at the Association
on February 3,4,6,7at 6:00 p.m.
o
New Year Dinner
will be at Grant Place on Saturday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m.
o
Family members are welcome to attend
both dinners but must signup in advance.
o
Spring Banquet
will be held on Sunday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m., New Asia Restaurant.
Four menu choices were discussed with per table costs ranging from $298,
$318, $338, and $368. A vote was taken with the most favoring the $298
menu. Activities will include karaoke. Lion dancers are being
considered. Banquet ticket sales will be at the Association on February
10-16 between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
·
Ching Ming
visitation to the Ning Yung Cemeteries is scheduled for Sunday, April
3, 2011. Chartered bus will depart from the corner of Clay and Kearney
at 10:30 am and returning by 1:30 pm.
·
There being no further business,
the meeting was adjourned at 2:48 p.m.
·
Next Meeting:
Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
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November 14th, 2010
General Meeting & Election of Officers Notes
·President
Ting X. Zhen called meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. with 52 members
in attendance. President Zhen introduced two new members and encouraged
them to participate in future events.
·Minutes
of the August 15, 2010 meeting
were approved as read.
·Correspondence:
None
·Treasurer’s
Report was distributed,
summarized and approved.
·Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Association/Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent
Association: No report -
Director Danny Yan is out of the country.
·Merit
Scholarship:
Scholarship Committee Chair, Harry Gin reported the need to increase
public awareness of the merit scholarship program. Instead of having the
applications available only at the Association, he proposes that
multiple copies of the application be printed and distributed at the
annual Spring Banquet in February. M/S/Approved.
·Maintenance
of Garbage Receptacles:
President Zhen reported the recent policy changes governing garbage
and recycling, we are responsible for three rollaway containers
(household, recyclables, and food scraps). Each container must be moved
to the sidewalk the evening before pickup and returned for storage
afterwards. This is an added burden on the building manager. President
Zhen proposes adding an additional $60 each month in stipend.
M/S/Approved.
·Sun
He News: This
publication is distributed three times annually and is made possible
through donations from the many Gin/Yan Associations throughout the
world and through personal membership contributions. The Association
has donated US$1,000 and US$1,180 were contributed from various
members. A check for US$2,180 was mailed to the Sun He News in China
last month.
·Annual
Christmas Party:
Scheduled for Sunday, December 19 with buffet lunch at 12:00 noon and
Santa with presents at 1:00 p.m.
·Replacement
of Windows and Screens:
the windows in the backroom and kitchen are in need of replacement. The
new windows will have screens to block flying insects. $700 was the
estimate cost for parts/labor. M/S/Approved.
·Nomination
of Officers: President
Zhen open nominations of officers for 2011-2012.
·Nominated
for Elders: Kingman Gin and Danny Yan. Both were unanimously elected.
Association’s elder are Larry Gean, Park Gin, James Gin, Kingman Gin and
Danny Gin.
·Nominated
for President with the second highest votes to be Vice President: Hal
Gin, Tim Ginn, and “Dut Sun” Gin. Ballots were cast and the final count
was: Hal:48 votes; Tim: 23 votes, and “Dut Sun”: 20 votes. Final
results: President-elect: Hal Gin, Vice President-elect: Tim Ginn.
·With
Kingman Gin serving as Elder, he relinquished his position as the
Speaker. Harry Gin was nominated to be the new Speaker.
·Michael
Gin elected English Secretary and Mun Chin as Assistant English
Secretary.
·Tung
X. Zhen was elected Chinese Secretary.
·David
Yan will continue to serve as Treasurer.
·There
being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
·Next
Meeting: Sunday, January
23, 2011 with the induction of officers at 1:00 p.m. and the first
official meeting of the new year at 2:00 p.m.
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August 15, 2010 General Meeting Notes
·
President Ting X. Zhen called
meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. with 62 members in attendance.
·
Minutes of the June 16, 2010 meeting
were approved as read.
·
Correspondence:
None
·
Treasurer’s Report
was distributed, summarized and approved.
·
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent
Association/Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association:
No
report as Director Danny Yan is on vacation
·
New Business
o
Insurance Policy:
President Zhen reported with our recent change of insurance carrier, the
Association has realized a significant savings in premium cost when
compared with the previous three years.
o
Merit Scholarship:
Scholarship Committee Chair, Harry Gin reported only one merit
scholarship application was received during the filing period for
consideration. Discussion on how to get additional applicants to file
in the future. No action taken.
o
Moon Festival Dinner:
In celebration of this festive occasion, the Association will
sponsor its first Moon Festival Dinner for members and their family
members on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Grant’s Place Restaurant at
6:00 p.m.
o
Nomination of Officers:
President Zhen asked members to begin considering who should be elected
as next year’s officers. He is terming out as President at the end of
this year. Two positions, Elder and President warrant some
consideration. Currently four members meet the qualifications to be
elder. Discussion ensued on possible candidates for President. Several
members expressed that rather than to assume the vice president
automatically is nominated to be the President, we should consider other
Executive Committee and/or younger members to serve in this leadership
position. No action was taken, as this was only a discussion item in
preparation for the nomination process on November 14, 2010.
·
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
·
Next Meeting:
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
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May 16th, 2010 Regular Meeting
May 16, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
·
President
Ting X. Zhen called meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.
with 56 members in attendance.
·
Moment of
Silence was
observed in loving memory of the Association’s Elder, Mr. Wee Sun Gin
who passed away on April 27, 2010.
·
Minutes
of the February 21, 2010 meeting
were approved as read.
·
Correspondence:
o
Correspondence soliciting donations for China’s earthquake relief.
M/S/Approved for Association to donate $1,000.
·
Treasurer’s Report
was distributed, summarized and approved.
·
Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Association/Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent
Association:
·
With the
diminishing amount of burial spaces available at the New Ning Yung
Cemetery, Ning Yung Association has approved the construction of a
building near the entrance that will have for 20,000 1’x1’ spaces of
urns. Questions were raised that cremation may not be widely accepted
and the amount urn spaces may be too excessive. Architectural drawings
of the structure are available at our Association for review. Questions
and any concerns may be directed to Director Danny Yan.
·
New
Business
o
Spring
Festival Final Report:
The Sunday, March 7, 2010 event as a success. 65 tables were purchased.
$9,001 in donation were received, $5,328 were from ticket sales. 165
senior tickets distributed to eligible members. February 20, 2011 has
been reserved as the date for next year’s banquet.
o
Tenant’s
Rent Amount for 2010-2011:
Given the weak economy, it was M/S/Approved that the rent for 745,
745A, 749 and 749A Clay Street will remain unchanged for 2010-2011.
o
Insurance
Policy:
M/S/Approved that when the current insurance policy expires on July 10,
2010, the Association will change to Nationwide as its carrier.
Nationwide’s premium was more attractive than our current carrier.
o
Merit
Scholarship:
President Zhen reported that in recent years, our Association’s Merit
Scholarship has had few applicants. He reminded the members to encourage
all eligible students in their household to apply. Information and
applications forms are now available online and at the Association.
·
There being
no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
·
Next
Meeting:
Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
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February 21st, 2010
Regular Meeting
·
President Ting X. Zhen called
meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
with 54 members in attendance.
·
Minutes of the December 13, 2009
meeting
were approved as read.
·
Correspondence:
None
·
Treasurer’s Report
was distributed, summarized and
approved.
·
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent
Association/Hoy Sun Ning Yung
Benevolent Association:
No
report
·New
Business
o
Spring Festival:
Sunday, March 7, 2010. The
$298/table menu was selected.
Banquet tickets ($12.00 each)
available for purchase between Feb.
24 – March 3 1-4 p.m. Paid
announcements about ticket sales to
appear in Sing Tao and World Journal
newspapers. Officers will be
inducted at 12:00 noon followed by a
buffet luncheon at 1:00 p.m. $50
Red envelopes will also be presented
to 40 eligible senior members.
Banquet at 6:00 p.m. at New Asia.
Entertainment will consist of
karaoke.
o
Dinner at Association:
Hosted dinner at the Association on
the first six days of the New Year.
o
Charitable Donations:
$2,800 in donations was made to six
community service agencies.
o
Hong Family Association Banquet:
Saturday, March 6 at Four Seas
Restaurant. Association will have
representatives attending this
event.
o
Gin
Family Association/Los Angeles:
Jimmy Gin, Bob Gin, Frankie Gin and
his wife will be attending our
Spring Festival. Association will
host dinner for our guests on
Saturday March 6.
o
Ching Ming Festival: Sunday,
April 4. Charter bus will leave
corner of Clay and Kearney Street at
10:30 a.m. for visitations to the
two Ning Yung Cemeteries. Signup
form available.
·There
being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 2:42
p.m.
·Next
Meeting:
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
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General Meeting Notes
September 13, 2009 - 2:00 p.m.
·
Meeting was called to order
at 2:05 p.m. by President Ting X. Zhen. There were 56 members in attendance.
·
Minutes of the June 14, 2009 meeting
were approved as read.
·
Correspondence:
o
Invitation received to attend the Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Association (Chinese Six Companies) dinner to
commemorate October 10 (Double Ten). Association will not be participating.
·
Treasurer’s Report
was distributed, summarized and approved.
·
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent
Association/Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association:
o
Director Danny Yan reported the Hoy Sun Ning
Yung Directors are planning to attend the Ning Yung World Conference in Toishan,
China in November. Those attending will be reimbursed up to $2,000 upon return
with evidence of receipts.
·
New Business
o
Gin Sun Hall Benevolent Association Merit
Scholarship: No applications were received during
the filing period. Filing period extended in hopes of garnering some interests.
o
Gin Sun Hall Gravesite:
Fund raising to upgrade the gravesite in China is underway with several designs
being considered. Goal is to have as many members to contribute. Those
interested in making a donation must do so by the end of September. All
donations will be mailed to China by early October.
o
Rent Increase Proposals for 745, 745A. 749A
and 749 Clay Street:
At the June
meeting, increasing the monthly rent for 745 and 749 by $100 was approved. With
both tenants appealed that decision citing the downturn in the economy has
adversely affected their business. On July 5, 2009, the Association’s Executive
Committee met on July 5, 2009 to discuss the matter and agree to bring forth the
issue for discussion at this meeting. After a lengthy discussion, it was
motioned, seconded and approved not to increase the rent this year. The rent
will be reviewed in June 2010 to determine if the rent will be increased
effective September 2010.
o
Christmas Social:
Set for Sunday, December 20, 2009.
·
There being no further business, the meeting
was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
·
Next Meeting:
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
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·
Meeting called to
order at 2:00 p.m. by
President Ting X. Zhen with 57 members in attendance.
·
Minutes of the
March 22 meeting were
approved as read.
·
Correspondence:
o
Received information
from Kaiping, China on the capital fund raising project to upgrade the Gin Sun
Hall burial site. Association members are invited to donate if they wish. Donors
will be recognized with their names on a plaque of various sizes, depending on
the amount donated.
·
Treasurer’s
Report was distributed,
summarized and approved.
·
Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Association/Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association:
o
Director Danny Yan
reported with the diminishing number of available burial sites at the Ning Yung
Cemetery, Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association is planning to construct a
mausoleum near the front gate of the cemetery in Colma to accommodate over
20,000 niches. He suggested that we ought to begin discussions on the
possibilities of purchasing a block of spaces in the mausoleum and make them
available in the future for our member’s use. As to the ground burial site that
the Association purchased some years ago, about 60 spaces are available for
purchase by our members.
o
In 2016, it will be
our Association’s rotation to serve as President of the Hoy Sun Ning Yung
Benevolent Association.
·
New Business
o
Lease Agreements for
two ground level business located at 745 and 749 Clay Street were discussed. New
lease agreement would be three-year lease with option to renewal upon
expiration. The existing lease agreements expire on August 31, 2009. Lease shall
be reviewed after one year, on or about August 31, 2010 to determine the rent
for the subsequent year. Lease agreements for the two basement stores located at
745A and 749A will be increased effective January 1, 2010. M/S/P to increase the
monthly rent by $100 to $2,115.00 effective September 1, 2009 for 745 and 749
Clay Street; to increase monthly rent for 745A and 749A by $50.00 to $700
effective January 1, 2010.
o
Association’s
insurance policy expires on July 10 and will be up for renewal. Buildings and
Grounds Committee are in discussions with our current insurance agency regarding
this year’s annual premium. The Association should receive in a few days the
premium cost for 2009-2010.
o
Reminder that
applications for the Gin Sun Hall Benevolent Association Merit Scholarship are
available online and members are encouraged to have their eligible students to
apply.
o
Association will
submit $1,000 to subscribe to Gin Hall News. Individual donations are
encouraged.
·
There being no
further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
·
Next Meeting:
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
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·
Meeting called to
order at 2:00 p.m. by
President Ting X. Zhen with 52 members in attendance. The meeting observed a
minute of silence, in memory of the victims who suffered terribly at the May 12,
2008
Great Sichuan Earthquake (Wenchuan earthquake
汶川大地震).
·
Minutes of the
March 16, 2008 meeting
were approved as read.
·
Correspondence:
o
Invitation received
to attend the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (Chinese Six
Companies) dinner on June 24. Association contributed to the annual United Way
campaign but will not be attending the banquet. .
·
Treasurer’s
Report was distributed
and summarized and approved.
·
Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Association/Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association:
o
Director Danny Yan
reported little activity to report at this time, and announced that VP Hal Gin
will assume his role as Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association’s Executive
Secretary on July 1, 2008.
·
New Business
o
Association’s
insurance policy expires on July 10. Have discussed options with another
insurance agent who has proposed a new policy with additional coverage at a
lower annual premium. M/S/Approved to accept new insurance coverage. Letter of
acceptance and payment for premium will be sent.
o
With the Gin
Memorial Hall in Kaiping, China nearing completion, President Zhen expresses his
appreciation to the Association’s Memorial Hall Fund Raising Committee for a
successful fund raising campaign. With its assignment completed, M/S/Approved to
disband the Committee.
o
Reminder that
applications for the Gin Sun Hall Benevolent Association Merit Scholarship, 2008
are available.
o
Association donated
$2,000 in response to the devastating earthquake in Sichuan Province. An
additional $1,385 from individuals was also donated. Final amount donated:
$4,385.
o
Those planning to
attend the ribbon-cutting/opening of the Gin Memorial Hall in Kaiping this
November will need to submit the registration form and $US 200 to the
Association’s Chinese Secretary by July 15. Those interested in participating
in the pre-ribbon cutting escorted tour of Heibei and Shantung Provinces are
encouraged to contact Elder James Gin for additional information. Those wishing
to join this tour must notify James immediately in order to meet China’s
stricter guidelines and deadlines.
·
There being no
further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:22 p.m.
·
Next Meeting:
Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 2:00
p.m.
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·
Meeting called to
order at 2:05 p.m. by
President Ting Xun Zhen with 54 members in attendance.
·
Minutes of the
December 16, 2007 meeting
were approved as read.
·
Correspondence:
o
Invitation to attend
the Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association banquet honoring outgoing and
incoming officers on Friday, February 1, 6:00 p.m. at the Far East Café. Past
President Hal Gin will be installed as English Secretary. Gin Sun Hall
Benevolent Association to be represented with two tables of ten.
·
Treasurer’s
Report was distributed,
summarized and approved. M/S/P to move some funds from the cemetery account to
an interest bearing CD.
·
Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Association/Ning Yung Consolidated Benevolent
Association: No report
·
New Year Dinners
o
團年餐
End of the Year Dinner on Saturday, February 2 at 6:00, Grand Palace Restaurant.
o
開年餐 “Start
the New Year” Dinner on Sunday, February 10 at 6:00, Grand Palace Restaurant.
o
Spring Festival
Banquet on Sunday, February 24 at 6:00, New Asia Restaurant.
o
Ceremony to pay
respect to our ancestors at 12:00 noon at the Association. Buffet lunch to
follow.
o
Banquet table
reservations and payment will be accepted between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
beginning February 14 through 21.
o
Technology Committee
to distribute cards to collect e-mail addresses at the banquet.
o
Gin/Yan Family
Association of Los Angeles banquet date is Sunday, March 2. President Ting Xun
Zhen, VP Hal Gin and wife Rose will attend.
o
Yan’s Fraternal
Society/Vancouver, B.C. banquet date is March 15,
o
Family-style dinner
will be served at the Association for the first seven days of the New Year.
Signup forms available.
·
Ching Ming
Festival: Actual date
is Friday, April 4. Association will visit the cemeteries on the previous
Sunday, March 30.
·
There being no
further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:12 p.m.
·
Next Meeting:
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 2:00
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Meeting Called to Order
at 2:03 p.m. by President
Hal Gin.
Attendance:
56 members were in attendance. Vice President Ting X. Zhen introduced and
extended welcome remarks to several first-time visitors. Association also
welcomed back Mun Chin from Australia
Meeting Minutes:
September 16, 2007 meeting minutes were read and approved.
Treasurer’s Report:
Approved as reported.
Correspondence:
None.
Conference Table/Chairs:
Conference table and chairs were recently stained and refinished. $400 for labor
and materials.
Ning Yung Association:
Vice President Ting Zhen reported that the Association has nominated President
Hal Gin to serve as the English Secretary of the Ning Yung Association. Ning
Yung is one of the “companies” of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent
Association or “Chinese Six Companies”. President Gin expressed his gratitude
for the membership’s support citing that once every 24 years, the Gin surname
have an opportunity to serve on the Board and he will proudly represent the Gin
Family.
Graffiti:
City of San Francisco has notified the Association the existence of graffiti on
the exterior left side close to the roof of the building. President Gin has
informed the City that steps will be taken to cover the graffiti.
Second Floor Room:
Several members had expressed interest in renting Room 4. Discussed current
rental eligibility criteria (age restrictions, single male, and limitations on
number of rooms that can be rented out), Given the current occupancy status, no
additional rooms will be rented out at this time. M/S/Approved.
Annual Christmas Party:
Scheduled for Sunday, December 23 at 12:00 noon for buffet lunch and Santa with
drawing of gifts at 1:00 p.m.
Post Meeting Dinner:
Tonight is the final post meeting dinner. In 2008, in lieu of dinner, those in
attendance at the meeting will receive a $15 stipend.
Announcements:
-
Election of 2008 Officers:
Immediately following the conclusion of this meeting.
-
Installation of 2008
Officers: Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
-
First Regular Meeting:
Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
-
Annual New Year Banquet:
Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. New Asia Restaurant.
There being no further business,
the meeting was adjourned at 3:04 p.m.
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December 16, 2007 Gin Sun Hall
Benevolent Association
Nomination of Officers
Several
members expressed how successful this past year has been with major
accomplishments and achievements both at the strategic and operational levels.
There was general agreement that the great partnership between the President and
Vice President, supported by the Association Executive Committee, contributed to
this success. VP Ting X. Zhen was nominated for President and President
Hal Gin as Vice President. Nomination seconded and was unanimously approved.
We presents
a montage of photos taken at this important meeting:
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September 16th, 2007
Gin Sun Hall Association Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 2:05 p.m.
by President Hal Gin
- Attendance: 49
members were in attendance.
- Minutes from
the previous meeting was approved as read.
- Secretary read
several correspondences including a fund raising solicitation request from
the Portsmouth Square Development Association.
- Treasurer’s
Report: Financial report distributed, reviewed
and approved.
- Ning Yung
Association/Six Companies: No report
- Long
Distance Telephone Calls: Concerns were
expressed that someone was inappropriately using the Association’s phone to
place calls to Kai’ping and Hong Kong on four separate occasions. Times and
duration of each call were noted on the monthly AT&T statement. Without
knowing the responsible person and to avoid any undue embarrassments, the
individual privately let the President know within five days.
- Exterior
Painting: Exterior steam cleaning and painting
of the building, awning, fire escapes, and Gin Sun Hall Association sign
were completed earlier in the month. Special appreciation/recognitions to
Tim Ginn for coordinating this major project. Individual thanks were
expressed to those who helped with the Gin Sun Hall Association sign.
- Gin
Memorial Hall: After a brief discussion on the
current construction status of the Memorial Hall in Kai’ping, it was
approved that the Association will forward in full its portion of the
donations. A check will be drafted and be mailed within the next several
days.
- Post
Meeting Meals: VP Ting X. Zhen observed that
attendance at post meeting dinners have been declining and benefiting only a
few members. He recommended the suspension of the dinners and in its place
offer each member in attendance $15 ($10 + current $5). It is suggested
that the member can use towards their meals individually or as a group of
their choosing. Approved on a trial basis to commence in January 2008.
- Chinese New
Year at the Association: It is tradition that
a dinner be prepared and served at the Association during the first 5-7 days
of the Lunar New Year. Although attendance has been relatively small, the
preparation of the meals with varied menus can be an exhausting task for one
person. In recent years, it was difficult to find anyone willing or able to
handle this task. It was proposed and approved that we continue with this
tradition but instead of preparing a full meal on site, various entries be
ordered/delivered. A different soup is prepared on site.
- Annual
Christmas Luncheon: Sunday, December 23, 2007
at 12:00 noon.
- Next
General Meeting and Election of Officers for 2008:
Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
There being no further business, the
meeting was adjourned at 3:18 p.m.
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July 15, 2007 Gin Sun Hall
Association Regular Meeting
·
Meeting called to order
at 2:01 p.m. by President Hal Gin with 47 members in attendance
·
Minutes of the May 13 meeting
were corrected and approved as amended.
·
Treasurer’s Report
was approved.
·
Exterior Painting
Bid from
Michael Sack Painting, Inc. to paint the exterior (front and back) of the
Association’s building at 747 Clay Street were reviewed. This project will
include scaffolding, power washing the exterior walls, sealing/chalking of
existing cracks, replacing rotted wood as necessary, prime and painting of metal
awning, wood, fire escape and doors (colors of our choice). Total amount:
$7,450.00. Proposal was approved with choice of two colors. Tim Ginn will be
coordinating with Michael Sack Painting to schedule the project for August.
Project should be completed within one week’s time.
·
Scholarship Committee
Committee
chair, Harry Gin reported two scholarship applications were received. One
applicant did not submit all required documentations as requested and will be
notified to do so by an established date or the application will be nullified.
Announcements
·
Sun He News
Annual
donations from the Association and individual members to Sun He News were
recently mailed.
·
Insurance
Association
renewed the annual insurance policy effective on July 10, 2007.
·
Non-Agenda Items
Discussion on
when the remaining individual and Association’s donations to the Gin Memorial
Hall will be sent to China resulted in a lively and heated debate. Consensus is
that the Association’s donation will be made at a later time when it is
determined that the construction of the hall has progressed satisfactorily.
There being
no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:28 p.m.
·
Next Meeting:
Sunday,
September 16, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
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May 13th
2007 Gin Sun Hall Association Regular Meeting
1) Meeting called to order at 2:00 p.m. with 50 members in attendance.
2) Previous meeting's minutes were approved as read.
3) Correspondence
a) Invitation to attend
the annual United Way Banquet. Association made a donation to United Way and
will not be attending the dinner.
b) The two-year agreement
for Dut Dat Alumni Association formally use of two rooms on the second floor of
the Association is about to expire. They submitted a request asking for the
two-year renewal for their continued use of the facilities as their
gathering/meeting place. Action will be taken on their request later in the
meeting.
4) Treasurer's Report was distributed and approved.
5) Chinese Consolidated (Six Companies) Report was given.
6) President's Report
a) Approved payment
for the expenditures for replacing the damaged ceiling in the back game
room. Was fortunate no one was hurt from falling debris. Appreciation expressed
to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for expediting the work that resulted in
the quick repairs.
b) Approved two-year
agreement for Dut Dat Alumni Association to use the two rooms on the second
floor.
c) Reviewed and discussed
bids received from five paint contractors to paint the exterior of the
building. Asked the lowest bidder to provide additional information; to
include the cost for painting the rear of building and fire escapes; request a
guarantee longer than two years. Will review proposal once it is revised.
d) Association's annual
insurance policy will expire on July 10, 2007. President and Vice President
will arrange to meet with the insurance agent in two weeks to discuss the policy
and renewal.
e) Backroom game fees
use were discussed.
f) Discussions about
programs/activities to increase the younger generations involvement in
the Association. Agreements that Association website will continue to be a
successful avenue to attract the younger generation. Discussion of a summer
picnic received little interest. Other possibilities were discussed including
visits to Angel Island Immigration Station, or Six Flag's Great America
Amusement Park. When asked of those members in attendance if they would support
any of these events, only a few hands were raised with a majority expressing
little or no interest in participating. President expressed his goals to pursue
other avenues.
7) There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Next regular meeting: Sunday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m.
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