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Newsletter #13

July 2009
ASSOCIATION NEWS:
(1) SUCCESS Walk w/ the Dragon Fund Raising

Our Association had participated in this year's SUCCESS Walk w/ the Dragon on July 19, 2009, and raised a total of $5496 and got the Gold Cup again four times in a row.

The accomplishment also marked the first time where all funds raised are from colleagues and friends (as opposed to portions of funds coming out of our Association in the past).

However, without the inspiration and insistence of our President Raymond WM Lee and the last minute efforts from Vivian Lo, we would not have made the Gold Cup this year!


  

We also participated in the fund raising of Martial Art Expo on July 12, 2009 at the Center Theatre.


(2) Badminton Nights

want to join us?

3 July Fri 8 PM - 10 PM
10 July Fri 8 PM - 10 PM
17 July Fri 8 PM - 10PM
24 July Fri 8 PM - 10 PM
31 July Fri 8 PM - 10 PM
7 Aug Fri 8 PM - 10 PM
14 Aug Fri 8 PM - 10 PM
21 Aug Fri 8 PM - 10 PM
28 Aug Fri 8 PM - 10 PM
4 Sept Fri 8 PM - 10 PM
11 Sept Fri 8 PM - 10 PM
18 Sept Fri 8 PM - 10 PM
25 Sept Fri 8 PM - 10 PM
       
Cost: Free   CRAOBC members
  $5   non-members

Yumo Badminton Centre

180-7771 Alderbridge Way
Richmond, BC
(604)278-6884
 
*Note: Please bring your Badminton racquet & non-marking shoes

For Badminton info: Please call Jeffrey Chiu (604-644-2882) or Sophia Zhou (604-782-7338)
Please register (in advance) by replying to info@ChineseRealtors.ca

(3) Senior Home Visitation

Date:

July 30, 2009 (Thursday)

Time:

1:30 - 3:00 PM

(For the first time only: We will need to be there by 12:30 for their 1 hour training)

Place:

5411 Moncton (By No. 1 Road)

Total No. of Elderly in the Home

55
Birthday Boys/Girls  6 in the month of July

No. of Attending

30-40

Gifts to Bring

$2.00 each

Open to All

If you are interested in visiting the old folks, please contact Annie Wu (604-612-2888) ASAP.


(4) Summer BBQ

Date:

Aug 18 (Tuesday)

Time:

12 - 4 PM approximately

Place:

Deep Cove in North Van (limited capacity)

Cost:

$10 for non-Members
Free for Members of our Association, but must register early
(we reserve the right to reject any application once the capacity is full)

Please register with Annie Wu (604-612 2888) and Sophia Zhou (604-782-7338)
they will update you with the latest changes and details


(5) Member Benefits


Members Discount Benefits

Benefits Items Disc Sponsors Location Contact Arranged By
Printing matters 15% CYMK printing 1165-4540
No 3 Rmd
604-767-1606 (Johnny) Jennifer Chu
Lunch/dinner 10% California Café
(加州)
322-5300
No 3 Rmd
604-279-9000 (Sam) Stella Yiu  
Lunch/dinner 10% Boston Steakhouse 8171 Alexandra
Rmd
604-279-9000 (Sam) Stella Yiu
Bakery/breads
Birthday cakes
10%
20%
Regent Bakery 110-4231
Hazelbridge
Continental Plaza
604-273-2983 (Sam) Stella Yiu
Land Tours 10% Super Vacation #304-8055
Anderson Rd
604-233-1388 (Nicholas) Stella Yiu
Business cards spec disc Namex
Printing
(color 2 sided)
A118-7700
St Albans Rmd
778-882-9292
(Gordon)
Vivian Lo
Vietnames Food 10% PHO99 (椰子屋) #180-8611
Alexandra Rd
604-278-6363 Robert Chen
Lunch/dinner 10% DY House
Restaurant
3075 Kingsway 604-270-3030
(David Y)
Richard Cheung
Accessories 10% Bridgeport Stamps 160-3031 Beckman 604-270-3030
(David W)
TS Mock
Japanese Food *Note 1 Sushi House #2182-3779 Sexsmith 604-233-1015 (Frank) Allie Lau
Shanghai cuisine 10% No 1
Shanghai cuisine
#120-4200
No 3 Rd Rmd
604-279-1728
(Mr. Zhu)
Allie Lau
湘菜 *Note 2 聚湘园
Aroma Garden
#150-4160
No 3 Rd Rmd
604-304-3288 (Mr.Liu) Robert Chen
Drinks & Food 10% Spices Restaurant 3346 Cambie
St. Van
604-876-6618 (Jessie) Stella Yiu  
Food 10% 川香阁 #140-8211 Wesminster, Rmd 604-821-9922 (Aileen) Stella Yiu  
Drinks 10% 咖啡坊 #1326-8368
Capstan Way
604-908-5111 (Jason) Stella Yiu  
Lunch/dinner 10% 敘香園 #2200 - 4540
No. 3 Rd Rmd
604-273-8858 Stella Yiu  
Lunch/dinner 10% Silver Tower Cafe #100-8500
Alexandra Rd
604-207-1199 (Martin) Raymond WM Lee  


(6) Impact of HST on Real Estate

Below is the message from REBGV President on HST:

REGBV President Scott Russell has been asked by the media for Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver's position on the newly proposed HST, which will result in a harmonized sales tax of 12 per cent as of July 1, 2010. We are searching for more detail at this writing, and will keep you updated as we learn more.

Mr. Russell has shared with the media that we don't yet know all the implications, but we do know that the proposed HST will affect the buying public. Consumers will have to pay a higher tax on new houses, a higher tax on renovations, and a higher tax on REALTORS' ® fees and other real estate related fees like notary services, home inspections and appraisals.

“We have shared with the media our belief that the HST will result in a significant increase in cost to the real estate buying public. And we are opposed to that,” Mr. Russell says.

Right now, there’s confusion and uncertainty. We, and many other industries, would have appreciated an opportunity to talk with the government before they rolled out the decision. Right now, we’re conducting research to try to help members understand the impact of the HST.

In the meantime, the BC Real Estate Association has also been working with the media on this issue.

Please write to info@ChineseRealtors.ca to express your opinion on HST.

Chinese Realtors Association


Boards of Directors

(2008-2009)

President:

Raymond WM Lee

Vice President (1):

Robert Chen (Membership)

Vice President (2):

Jennifer Chu (Communication & Public Relation)

Vice President (3):

Allie Lau (Education)

Secretary: Bruno Ngan/ Robert Chen
Treasurer: Pei Fu Ton/ Dominic Fung
Public Relation: Richard Cheung
Education/Seminar: Gilbert Lam/Thomas Chiu
Membership: Vivian Lo/ Eddie Chan/ BrunoNgan/ Edwin King
Communication: Mimi Tong
Benefit: Stella Yiu
Recreation: Annie Wu/ Jeffrey Chiu
Website coordinator: Paul Larm
   
Non- Board members:  
Webmaster: Cofa Tsui
Website Liaison: TS Mock
Newsletter: TS Mock
   
Past Presidents/Ex-Officios: Raymond Leung, Lo Ming Lee, Jeffrey Chiu, Vivian Lo, Sidney CHu, Louis Kwong, TS Mock
   
Honorary Director: Sing Lim Yiu
  Winnie Lam
   
Founder/Honarary President: TS Mock
   
Accounting Advisor: Patrick Wong
   
Legal Advisor: Nelson Tsui

This Newsletter is circulated to all members of the Chinese Realtors Association directly from our Newsletter Dept monthly.

Please feel free to distribute this Newsletter to your colleagues.

Previous versions are also available upon request: info@ChineseRealtors.ca