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"...CNSC
is constantly learning to serve more people more effectively with each
do llar raised.
The greatest reward of course is being able to help others...
always heartwarming to witness the incredible support of this community..."
Our
annual fundraisers, the Autumn Charity
Ball and the Spring Telethon/Radiothon
Fundraising Drive provide a large portion of the funding for CNSC's valuable
programs. Candidates for the Emperor and Empress titles "compete" to raise
the most amount of money through the sale of raffle tickets and seats
at the dinner. They are crowned in different categories based on the amount
of money they raise for CNSC. It has become one of the most popular events
in Chinatown. Past Emperors and Empresses include Mrs. Annie Lee, our
very first Diamond Empress, and Amy Chuang
and Philip Ho. Last year's Diamond pair was Merilyn Ikezawa and Basilio
Chen.
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Our Famous
Charity Ball, held at "Empress of China", was better than
ever in 1999. Many well-known members of our community came together
to help encourage and solicit funding. 1999 marked our seventh year
for this event, and it was magical: we raised over $110,000 to help
Newcomers. The hardworking Emperors and Empresses pictured below spent
many weeks prior to the event drumming up raffle sales, sponsorships
and corporate donations. The
Emperors and Empresses were selected based on the amounts raised: Diamond-1st,
Emerald-2nd, Ruby-3rd.
Mayor Willie Brown, always a great supporter, was also
present among the Imperial gathering to show his commitment to the services
CNSC provides to the Community.
Phillip
Chan and Annie Lee are smiling because they won the "Costume Contest"
at CNSC's 1999 Charity Ball. Dressed as an Emperor and Empress out of
China's imperial past, they not only looked the part, but sang the part
as well, performing classic Chinese Opera for an astonished crowd. Phillip
raised funds for CNSC as our Emperor in 1993. Annie is well known as
the very first CNSC Diamond Empress in 1993.
Gayle
K. Tang - 1994 Empress, former Board Member, and past President
- and Dennis Lum, our 1995 Emperor, came dressed as royalty of India.
That look of transcendent serenity comes from knowing you've raised
funds for the worthiest of causes to our Community.
The Americas
were represented by Macy Mak, CNSC's 1995 Empress, and Harry Gong, Emperor
in 1996. They came in full Aztec regalia - solid gold by the look of
it - to remind everyone that fundraising can't succeed without a little
"sacrifice."
TELETHON/RADIOTHON
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CNSC entered
the 21st Century with a special Telethon/Radiothon Celebration! 2000
marked the 31st Anniversary of CNSC. CNSC is able to serve the Community
through the support of many friends. Viewers enjoyed music, comedy,
and drama from Hong Kong ATV's talented stars. The fun event was broadcast
Friday, March 10, 2000 on S.F. Chinese Radio 1400/1450 AM, 9:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 11, 2000 on KTSF Channel 26, 4:00
p.m. - 6:30 p.m. This year, we had special prizes for donations of $100
and $500!
The Telethon
and Radiothon event brings in support from all over the Bay Area. Pledges
came in not just from San Francisco, but they poured in from Alameda,
Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties as well. CNSC
appreciates the immense support from all its friends.
The event
was not only a great fundraising success(we raised $61,796.00),
but further spread the word about CNSC's 31-year mission of service
to Newcomers. We are especially grateful for a generous donation of
$17,500 from the Anna Ng Foundation in 1999.
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