Hong Kong Association of Washington (HKAW) 2010 Chinese New Year Gala

The 2010 Chinese New Year Gala
Sneak Preview
(Auction item previews) is HERE!

Performance by
Members of Seattle Symphony and
Seattle Youth Symphony

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.

Mar 10' - Event: Bi-monthly Members Dinner
Date: March 20th, 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Top Gun Seafood Restaurant
Address: 12450 SE 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006-1202
Fee: $25 USD per person

Speaker: To be Announced

Topic: To Be Announced

For more information, please contact Bosco Lam, at boscolam@hkaw.org

Mar 10' - Event: HKAW Mentorship Program!
Date: March 22nd, 2010 (Monday) to March 26th, 2010 (Friday)
Fee: $10 USD for HKAW members, $20 for non-HKAW members

Hong Kong Association of Washington will be hosting their first annual students mentorship program, connecting local students and young professionals to seasoned professionals and executives out in an array of industries.

This program is set to last one month, for students and young professionals alike to get a chance to regularly communicate with a seasoned professional in regular intervals.

To register: Check back in early February for a registration form, or get the registration from our quarterly newsletter (to be launched on January 23rd)! For more updates and information, you may request an e-mail from us, by sending us an e-mail at students@hkaw.org, with the subject line: HKAW Mentorship Program Signup!

Spaces are limited, and HKAW members will have priority!

You may sign up for our newsletter via e-mail, to newsletter@hkaw.org

For details, please contact Homing Tam, at homingtam@hkaw.org, or call 206-588-5452.

Apr 10' - Event: Bowling Mixer @Lucky Strikes
Date: April 2010 (to be determined)
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Lucky Strike Lanes Bellevue
Address: 700 Bellevue Way Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 453-5137
Fee: $25 USD per person

HKAW is hosting a Happy Hour event at Lucky Strike come April 2010.. there will be appetizers served, drink tickets, bowling and shoe rental prepared for each guest.

So come and enjoy local each other's company, watching gutter balls roll down the lane, pins getting knocked down, or just plain trying to network.. this event is for everyone!

Registration: Please e-mail Elaine Tran, at elainetran@hkaw.org to reserve your spot today!

May 09' - Event: Annual National US Hong Kong Business Association Forum
Date: May 14th, 2010 (Friday)
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village - TAPA Ballroom
Address: 2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815
Fee: see USHK forum website event page for details

NUSHKBA's annual business forum, including a keynote luncheon and a networking cocktail reception with fireworks on the beach.

Forum highlight includes:

•  Hong Kong Government official and former US diplomat to share the latest economic outlook and expectations and ideas for meeting the challenges ahead;
• Prominent Executives and leaders from S&P500 Corporations within US to share their secret of success for expanding their businesses globally, especially in China and Asia;
• Panel Discussion including finance, real estate investment trends, trade opportunities in China, Hong Kong and the rest of Asia, practical advice on doing business in Hong Kong and China;
• Afternoon workshops, focusing on setting up businesses in Hong Kong; exporting to Asia via the HKTDC Expo platform;
• And a Networking Cocktail Reception to connect with potential business partners to China and Asia

For details, check out www.ushkforum.org

Take advantage of the Early Bird Rate, by going through an online registration that will begin in January 2010!

May 09' - Event: Spring Mahjong Tournament
(2010's 2nd quarter Tournament)
Date: May 15th, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: Somerset Summit Club House
Address: 5449 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
Fees: $20 USD per person

Application form: (pdf)
Application deadline: May 11th, 2010

Our quarterly Mahjong Tournament!

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!

The second tournament from the series of four tournament of 2010.
Top 3 place winners will receive prizes for winning this tournament!

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

May 09' - Event: Job Hunting Skills Workshop
Date: May 22nd, 2010 (Saturday)
Time: TBA
Location: UW Campus
Address: TBD
Fee: $10 USD for HKAW members, $20 for non-HKAW members

Application form: To be released
Application deadline: May 18th, 2010

We will be getting a panel discussion from local recruiters, and you will get a chance to listen in on HR managers and executives discussing what companies are looking for in candidates this spring, we will also be doing a resume workshop and go through the key steps on how to do a successful job hunt!

Whether you are an soon to be graduate, or a still in school student, this is the chance for you to come better prepare yourself for the future!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Homing Tam, at homingtam@hkaw.org, or call 206-588-5452.

Jun 10' - Event: Business Luncheon
Date: June 17th, 2010 (Thursday)
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: TBD
Address: TBD
Fee: $25 per person

Speaker: To be Announced

Topic: To Be Announced

For more information, please contact Elaine Tran, at elainetran@hkaw.org

Jul 10' - Event: Annual HKAW Picnic
Date: July 10th, 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Birch Bay, WA (with optional side trip to Vancouver, BC)

Application form: (pdf)
Application deadline: August 17th, 2010

Our annual picnic trip to Birch Bay!

Once again, HKAW invites you to come roll up your sleeves and join us in clam digging at the beautiful Birch Bay! It is merely an hour drive from Seattle, and we will have lunch as a group after a fun filled morning digging up clams.

We will have a free tour guide leading us along the way on how to dig clams, and different fun activities on the morning and afternoon that day. After lunch, those who are interested may join up to travel with us on the optional trip where we wil head north to Vancouver, BC. All itinerary are at own expense.

Sample/Estimation of Expense will be provided shortly.

For more information, please contact Bosco Lam, at boscolam@hkaw.org

Aug 10' - Event: Meet & Mingle Mariners Game
Date: August 6th, 2010 (Friday)
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Safeco Field
Address: 1250 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134
Fee: $25 per person

Focus: Meet and Mingle Mixer @Safeco Field!

What better way to meet and mingle with the other local business professionals via a nice evening @Safeco? HKAW is hosting a night of business networking opportunity at the Safe come August!

We invite all of you to bring your friends and colleagues to the warm Safeco field, enjoying a night of baseball, and get the chance to talk to the person sitting next to you, who may be your next business contact or opportunity!

For more information, please contact Elaine Tran, at elainetran@hkaw.org

Aug 10' - Event: Summer Mahjong Tournament
(2010's 3rd quarter Tournament)
Date: August 21st, 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: Somerset Summit Club House
Address: 5449 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

Application form: (pdf)
Application deadline: August 17th, 2010

Our quarterly Mahjong Tournament!

Fees: $20 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!

The third leg of the series of four tournament of the year.
Top 3 place winners will receive prizes for winning this tournament!

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

Sep 10' - Event: Bi-monthly Members Dinner
Date: September 18th, 2010 (Saturday)
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: To Be Announced

Topic: Tax Rule Change Education

At this bi-monthly dinner, we will have tax professionals on hand to go over the different rule changes that was made by the government over the past year.

This members only dinner will surely add knowledge and provide tips where most may have overlooked!

If you are interested, please contact Bosco Lam, at boscolam@hkaw.org

Sep 10' - Event: Membership Drive
Date: September 27th, 2010 (Monday) to October 1st, 2010 (Friday)
Time: 12pm - 2pm (daily)
Location: Various local college campus (including but not limit to, Bellevue College, University of Washington - Seattle, Seattle University, Shoreline Community College, and more!)

Focus: Membership drive

HKAW is coming to the local college's campus!
Come by and say hi, we will have brochures and information about our group at each of our booth.

Schedule on full list of colleges to be visited will be posted by end of August.
Stay tuned!!

For more information, please contact Homing Tam, at homingtam@hkaw.org

Oct 10' - Event: Business Luncheon
Date: October 21st, 2010 (Thursday)
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: TBD
Address: TBD
Fee: $25 per person

Speaker: To be Announced

Topic: To Be Announced

For more information, please contact Elaine Tran, at elainetran@hkaw.org

Nov 09' - Event: Fall Mahjong Tournament
(2010's 4th quarter Tournament)
Date: November 6th, 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: Somerset Summit Club House
Address: 5449 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

Application form: (pdf)
Application deadline: November 2nd, 2010

Our quarterly Mahjong Tournament!

Fees: $20 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!

The overall first place winner, of 2010 will also be crowned!
You don't want to miss this!

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