会庆
Annual Dinner
7/12/2013
我们因爱而相聚。
——2013年翁氏总会会庆感想
翁氏总会成立至今已经走过了四十八载，期间经历了不少风风雨雨，起起落落，但在各位先贤宗长和理事宗亲们秉承的敦睦宗亲的大爱精神和共同努力下，我们依然向着自己的既定的目标稳步向前。
翁氏总会于2013年12月7日（星期六），假巴耶利峇千禧楼庆祝总会成立48周年、互助会43周年、妇女组5周年、青年组1周年，同时向学业成绩优秀的宗亲子女颁发第44届会员子女勤学奖励金。
早上10时许，各位宗亲们陆续来到会馆，准备祭祖仪式，大家分工合作，亲自准备一切祭品。午时12时正，在本会主席两光宗长带领下，所有参加祭拜祖先的理事宗亲，神情庄重地向祖先牌位上香，并祈祷祖先保佑会员宗亲们身体健康，阖家幸福！过后宗亲们在会所享用丰盛而简单的午餐。
晚上六时正，各位理事宗亲移步千禧楼（巴耶利峇），准备接待事宜，大家各自分工：有的分发会讯礼包，有的安排席位，有点负责与先到的会员宗亲畅叙宗亲情谊，准备工作有条不紊地进行着。晚上7:30pm正，本会名誉顾问兼产业信托人烈强皇冠徽章宗长及六桂堂主席洪静源PBM宗长、海内外六桂宗亲、各界代表等陆续莅临会场，本会主席两光宗长和各位理事宗亲亲自迎接。
此次宴会与往年最大的不同是，更多的会员宗亲出席了本届会庆，由此可以看出各位宗亲们对于总会理事们在今年工作的肯定与支持；除了出席的宗亲，其他社团及海外嘉宾也云集千禧楼，歌舞华章，欢庆一堂。
晚宴开始，随着荧幕凝眸回顾，幻灯片展示着总会改版后网站的内容与架构，本会主席两光宗长致词时指出：理事们虽然自身工作繁忙，但依然无私地为总会的各项事物奉献着自己的时间和精力，也祈望更多的年轻会员更多的参与到总会的活动和管理中来，希望在未来的日子里，各位理事和宗亲会员们一如既往地发挥自己的所学所长，支持和回馈总会。主席也向新名誉会长颁发证书，鼓励宗亲为本会做出更大的贡献。
当天晚宴上，本会妇女组还精心准备了合唱及独唱节目，向大家展示了我会的风采。之后，由本会奖学金主任炳鸿宗亲宣布获得今年第44届会员子女勤学奖励金的名单，并由本会会务顾问任成B和本立宗长，向他们颁发奖励金，以资鼓励。学生代表翁玲宗亲致感谢词，感谢各位宗长宗亲对后辈莘莘学子鼓励和肯定，对于总会这个大家庭，令他们感受到了中华传统文化的魅力，将来学有所成，将尽自己最大的能力回馈社会和总会，
总务崕财宗亲也在会上致谢词，并展望总会的发展蓝图。过后全体总会及互助会理事、妇女组组员向来宾举杯三祝酒：祝愿国家繁荣昌盛，本会会务蒸蒸日上、嘉宾事业兴隆、身体健康。
在总会四十八年的岁月里，我们为了共同的目标，为了梦想在奋斗，在努力，四十八年，总会走过了她光辉的岁月。
我们坚信，在她之后的岁月我们能做的更好！
翁氏总会，我温暖的家。未来的路，我们一起走。
在她的明天，翁氏总会，必定更加灿烂，更加辉煌！！！
晚宴在热烈的气氛中进行，演出嘉宾分别呈献多首乐曲和文艺歌曲，宴会在晚上10:30分圆满结束，大家怀着依依不舍的心情，盼望明年再会。
WE GET TOGETHER BECAUSE OF LOVE
——2013 Annual Dinner Impression
This year, Ang Shee General Association strides into its 48th anniversary. During this period we had experienced many ups and downs, gone through difficult times. However, we had steadily progressed towards our goals because our clan elders and clan fellow members had upheld the spirit of love and co-operation.
On 7 December 2013, the association held its Annual Dinner to celebrate the:
48th Anniversary of Ang Shee General Association;
43rd Anniversary of the Benevolent Committee;
5th Anniversary of the Woman’s Group; and
1st Anniversary of the Youth Group.
The 44th Bursary Award ceremony was also conducted during the event for children of clan fellow members with outstanding academic results, emphasizing the importance of education.
At about 10 am, members made their way to the association hall to prepare ancestral offerings and prayers. The ceremony led by the chairman, Clan Elder Lian Kwang, took place at noon seeking blessings for every clan member’s good health and happiness. After the rites, members had a simple but hearty lunch at the association.
Management committee members arrived at Qian Xi (Paya Lebar) Restaurant as early as 6.00 pm, to ensure that everything was in order for the event. These included packing Newsletter, Calendar and New Membership Application Forms into goodie bags, seating arrangements and deployment of members to welcome guests. Our Guest-Of-Honour, Honorary Advisor and Honorary Trustee Clan Elder Liat Kiat (皇冠徽章) arrived at 7.30 pm, followed by Chairman of Liu Kwee Tang, Clan Elder Ang Chee Guan PBM, guests from various Liu Kwee Tang members (local and overseas), representative from various societies, clan members and their relatives had turned up for this grand event.
The biggest difference noted from previous celebrations was that more clan members had participated in this year’s annual dinner. This enthusiastic response reflects fellow clan members’ appreciation and support on the hard work and contributions made by our committee members throughout the year. In addition to fellow clan members’ participation, invited guests from other associations and affiliation also joined in the merriment by singing and dancing in celebration together.
Dinner started at about 8.15 pm. While food was being served, a slideshow was screened on stage, showing the content and structure of the newly revamped website. In the Opening Address made by Clan Elder Lian Kwang (Chairman), he thanked the management committee members for their contribution and commitment despite their busy work and business commitments. He hoped that they could continue providing their expertise to the association. He also sincerely hopes that more young members could participate in our various organised activities and join the management committee. The certificates for new Honorary Patrons were then issued by Clan Elder Lian Kwang (Chairman) to motivate more participation and contributions from clan members.
Members from the Woman’s Group entertained guests showcasing their gracefulness with group and solo singing performance.
This year, our Scholarship Director Clan Fellow Peng Hong announced the 44th Bursary Award recipients’ list for outstanding academic excellence by the children of clan fellow members. The awards were presented by our Committee Advisors Clan Elder Gee Seng and Toon Lip to encourage students to achieve greater academic heights. A representative from the recipients, student Ong Ling Vicky gave a short speech thanking Clan Elders and Clan Fellow members for their encouragement and affirmation of support. In her speech, she highlighted that the strengthening of our Chinese cultural roots can be felt from this large family, and would certainly contribute back to the association and society in future.
Next in a speech, General Affairs Director Clan Fellow Ah Chye, thanked all members and association representatives for attending the event and foresee good progress in the future development of Ang Shee General Association. Thereafter, all committee members and Women’s Group members proposed three grand toasts with all guests for a prosperous Singapore and booming Association, prosperous business of all guests, and last but not least good health for everyone.
Looking back these 48 years, our clan fellow have supported and encouraged one another through difficult times. Throughout these glorious 48 years, we had overcome challenges and adversity by aiming for common goals together.
We firmly believe that the association can perform better in the coming years!
Ang Shee General Association is my loving family!
On our journey, we will always walk together!
Ang Shee General Association will certainly become brighter and more brilliant.
The event was carried out smoothly in a cordial and warm atmosphere. It was a very memorable and enjoyable night with good food and marvellous music and art performances. Reluctantly the dinner came to a close at 10.30 pm, but everyone was looking forward to next year's event.
