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Happy Anniversary Congratulations to you on this very big occasion. It has
been a wonderful journey altogether. Let’s hope for the best in the coming years!
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Editor’s Note
It’s been years since the ongoing pandemic struck us. Like most around the world, we were left undirected and afloat for a while. The covid-19 pandemic has hit us hard in New York City, we experienced the loss of family members, friends, jobs, or facing financial hardship. In addition, the novel coronavirus is fueling anti-Asian racism, xenophobia, and violence. Kiwanis kept us together with many goals and hopes ahead. For many of us, we started to reimagine our lives differently. We’ve agreed that this pandemic gave us a chance for renewal. Today, we are facing a grave worldwide threat to our health and economic stability. Kiwanis Club of Douglaston has a voice to cheer the community in many ways. From park cleaning to fundraising, we celebrated the best of Kiwani’s objectives. As one of the largest networks of the charity organizations, Kiwanis gave us a platform to be a greater self. With the help of our generous members and the government grants, our club is proud to launch the Kiwanis Hope Foundation to help the kids, who are deeply affected by this great pandemic. I hope our foundation could become a legacy that will continue to serve the vulnerable community in any pandemic we may face in the future. This year, we celebrate our 5 Anniversary. Every story in this anniversary journal speak to challenge, opportunity, and hope. We are excited to share them with you. Finally, I would like to thank our Distinguished Lt. Governor, Ms. Sandy Liew, for her leadership and guidance that have made us more productive and become who we are today. th
KIWANIS CLUB OF DOUGLASTON ANNIVERSARY EDITION 道 格 拉 斯 顿 同 济 会 周 年 纪 念 册
A Legacy of Love
Anniversary Celebration PG 2—11
Nurture the Nature
Kiwanis One Day PG 17
Making Memories
Year of Ox PG 20—21
Breaking Distances
Governor’s Visit 2021 PG 24—27
Dream, Believe & Achieve
Kiwanis Amplify PG 30
Working Together is Success
Kiwanis Appreciation Day PG 38—39
Keep the Earth Clean and Green
Everyday is Earth Day PG 42—45
There is Power in Giving
Governor’s Project 2021 PG 55
Anthony Tam
President-elect 2022-2023 Kiwanis club of Douglaston
Photography / Anthony Tam Design & Printing / PostHeritage.com Editorial / Sandy Liew Anthony Tam Advertising / Sandy Liew Accounting / CCL Tax & Accounting Inc.
Giving is not just about make a donation, it’s about making a difference. You are inspiration to others. Your dedication to your work is exemplary. Thank you for making difference in our live.
Kiwanis brings people together in the name of leadership, service, fellowship, education, and personal growth. I commend the Kiwanis Club of Douglaston for engaging the communityand facilitating opportunities to help others. Grace Meng Member of Congress
The Kiwanis Club of Douglaston is very proud of what its members have accomplished so far... Lieutenant Governor Liew has demostrated steadfast leadership and exceptional commitment to the betterment of her community in her role as Lieutenant Governor of The Kiwanis Club Queens East Division. John C. Liu New York State Senator
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Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born. WATCH VIDEO
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HALL of FAME John C. Liu’s Recognition Awards
Appreciation Awards
Brittany Awards
Club Donations
Poh Wing Hong CCL Tax & Accounting Dr. Jonat Lok Asiatic Hotel Fortune Funeral Home
Poh Wing Hong CCL Tax & Accounting Dr. Jonat Lok Asiatic Hotel Fortune Funeral Home
Sandy Liew Jonathan Yu Melissa Lam
Pediatric Lyme Disease Kamp Kiwanis
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SANDY LIEW Member Since 2015
Charted Member Club President Distinguished Lt. Gorvernor
SHAOYU WANG Member Since 2018 Club Director 2018-2022
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Happy 5th Anniversary for being an essential part of the Kiwanis’s Name
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Our members are passionate about taking care of their community’s environment. In conjuction with Kiwanis One Day 2021, we worked alongside with Commonpoint Queens, we give back to the green spaces that gave us so much during the last year by volunteering to help keep them beautiful.
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Every year, Kiwanis club members around the world gather on the fourth Saturday in October for Kiwanis One Day. It’s a day set aside for clubs to work together to better their communities — and to invite friends and family to join them.
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JIAN HUAI YU Member Since 2015
Charted Member Distinguished Club President 2018 - 2022
LING GUO Member Since 2019 Club Director 2019 - 2022
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Year of
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Lunar New Year, as the western new Year, signified turning over a new leaf. Socially, it was a time for giving red packets containing lucky money, family reunions, visiting friends and relatives. This holiday, more than any other Chinese holiday, stressed the importance of family ties. The Lunar New year dinner gathering was among the most important
occasions for Kiwanis Club of Douglaston’s family. This year, we celebrated together at the Malaysian Restaurant, Papparich in Flushing. As usual, we were sharing a ritual of unity and prosperity, “Lou Sang (Prosperity Toss)”, as we toss into the new chapter of our life.
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AUDREY NG Member Since 2021
ANTHONY TAM Member Since 2019
PR Manager 2020 - 2021 Vice President 2021 - 2022 President-Elect 2022 - 2023
Queens East Division
7/25/2021 SUNDAY CROWN ONE BANQUET HALL
Thanks You! Governor Brenda Leigh Johnson for your amazing leadership that inspired us all.
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XIAO ZHEN WEN Member Since 2018 Club Director 2018 - 2022
XI QIN GUO Member Since 2021
A leadership program for those who want to amplify their ability to lead a team.
LEARNING AND LIVING LEADERSHIP OUT LOUD
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“Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose.” Tennessee Williams
Congratulations A breakthrough is a moment in time when the impossible becomes possible!
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“ Distance means so little, when someone means so much.” — Tom McNeal
2021 Installation Dinner
Thank you for serving the children and our community.
Congratulations “The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future.” Wendell Philips
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“ Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” — Cicero
Appreciation Day Distinguished Kiwanian Anthony Tam Jian Huai Yu Ling Guo Melissa Lam Sandy Liew Swee Kiang Khor Xin Dong
Peter Koo’s Appreciation Awards
John C. Liu’s Appreciation Awards
Constance Sung Melissa Lam Shao Yu Wang Xian Chen Li Xiao Zhen Weng Xin Dong
Anthony Tam Benjamin Lau Constance Sung Ling Guo Melissa Lam Shao Yu Wang
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JI ZEN WANG Member Since 2021
MELISSA LAM Member Since 2016
Charted Member Distinguished Club Secretary 2016-2022
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Earth Day, an annual global event, observed on April 22, celebrates the environmental movement and raises awareness about pollution and ways to maintain a clean habitat. On May 1, Kiwanis Clubs of Douglaston and Big Apple joined together to celebrate this significant event with its members at the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Hosted by Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park and organized by the Kiwanis Douglaston Club’s PR manager, Anthony Tam. The event title is “Everyday Is Earth Day’’, a mission to educate our members and park goers to keep the park clean and lessen our impact on the environment. Our members are tasked to clean the lawn, where much debris is left by the public. It comes to our surprise that there are many beer bottle caps embedded in the ground and we have to resurface and remove them. After learning how to clean a large area in the park, our members appreciate the hard work done by the park employees each day. “It was a great volunteer experience to work alongside our members on a good day,” Coco said, a member from the Douglaston club who skipped work to participate in the event. On the other hand, the park coordinator wanted us to interact with the parkgoers by distributing the orange bags to them and encouraging them to keep the park clean and join the park volunteer program. “We love our volunteers, our park needs more volunteers to help with our everyday tasks.” Cassandra Hickson, volunteer coordinator. Each volunteer is rewarded with a special edition earth day t-shirt and an earth pin. The gifts are sponsored by the directors and executive team from both clubs.
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HAI TAO LI Member Since 2021
XIN DONG Member Since 2021
Governor ’s Project Disaster Relief
Another year, another great reason to celebrate.
Happy Anniversary!
The taste you’ ll remember!
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YE YIN YAP Member Since 2020
XIAN CHEN LI Member Since 2020
When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed. TH
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NEW YORK STATE SENATOR
John C. Liu (D) 11th SENATE DISTRICT
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We each have all the power to help transform our community. And we can begin right here, Kiwanis Hope Foundation. It takes all of us working together to reshape the future of our kids who are deeply affected by this great pandemic. At Kiwanis Hope Foundation, we have a strategic plan focused on education for those who need it. We are pleased to introduce our initiatives and hope you will join our journey to success.
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For more information about our program or sponsorship, please contact: Tel: 718.915.3331 | kiwanishopefoundation.org
Kiwanis Hope Foundation is recognized as tax-exempt under section 509(a)2 of the Internal Revenue Code. 100% of your donation is tax-deductible. Serving the Children of the World, Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time.
Amidst the pandemic, we have seen a national shortage of school supplies allotted to families in varying communities. Our foundation will use the resources to provide scholars who are in need of school supplies and the electronic devices.
The Hope Foundation will support under served communities by partnering with community-based enrichment programming by observing year-round educational and recreational experiences beyond academic comfort zones. Programming will increase engagement to real-life occurrences, innovative thinking, and creative analysis for youth K-12. Youth will participate in language immersion training, which supports cultural appreciation and scholarly linguistic proficiency—learning sessions in financial literacy, Art & Culture, Music, and S.T.E.A.M.
Today’s scholarships should be no different. We have an opportunity to support scholarly initiatives, academia and nurture leadership; via scholarships that track various facets of a scholar. Scholarships that support accountability, social awareness, artistry, technological advancement, and environment are just a few areas that should be recognized when awarding scholarships.
Make a lasting impact for children begins with you.
GOVERNOR’S FELLOWSHIP AWARD Make a $500 donation to give every child a good start.
DID YOU KNOW?
From April 1, 2020 through May 31, 2022, More than 200,000 U.S. children lost a primary or secondary caregiver due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Losing a parent may be one of the most destabilizing events of the human experience. Orphans are at increased risk of substance abuse, dropping out of school, and poverty. They are almost twice as likely as nonorphans to die by suicide, and they remain more susceptible to almost every major cause of death for the rest of their life. The fallout from the pandemic threatens to depress this generation’s prospects and constrict their opportunities far into adulthood. The ripple effects may undermine their chances of attending college and ultimately finding a fulfilling job that enables them to support a family.
May you continue the journey of success with pride!
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Stewardship Program The COVID-19 global health crisis continues to wreak havoc for children and families around the world. Some countries are still battling dangerous surges that have overwhelmed under-resourced healthcare systems. In a home country to many of our members, Malaysia, harmful secondary effects of the pandemic have put an even bigger strain on already-struggling communities. Many Malaysians are still at greater risk of hunger, malnutrition, violence, and neglect, while US is slowly recover from the economy. Distinguish Lt. Governor, Sandy Liew, started the stewardship program to help the senior citizens from Malaysia and Cambodia that are in places hit hardest by this pandemic and its effects. Kiwanians from Southeast Asia countries, Pelangi JB and Cambodia clubs, are bolstering care by delivering foods and protective equipment to the elderly community every month. Thanks to generous donors from Kiwanis Club of Douglaston, who responded with generosity and solidarity to this stewardship program.
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True stars rise to the top not by chance but through purpose and passion. Your leadership is building our future with creativity and vision. Thank you for your vision, your extraordinary ability and leadership to guide us at all times. We appreciate the efforts taken by you.
JianHuai (Jonathan) Yu President Anthony Tam
Melissa Lam
Benjamin Lau
DLTG. Sandy Liew
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Lieutenant Governor
DIRECTORS Alphabetical Order
Constance Sung
Ling Guo
DLTG Sandy Liew
Patrick Ng (Consultant) Xiao Zhen Weng
MEMBERS Alphabetical Order
Ashley Lem
Mai Jin Qiang
Xian Chen Li
Fang Zhao Lin
Marianna Lo
Xiao Mei Zhai
Juan Na Chen
Shao Yu Wang
Ye Yin Yap
Dr. Jonat Lok
Swee Kiang Khor
Yoon Mooi Chong
Wang Yu
NEW MEMBERS Alphabetical Order
Ah Moi Ly
Fang Zhao Lin
Rosetta Wang
Wai Ken Hew
Angela Ma
Hai Tao Li
Sandy Li
Xiao Zhen Weng
Annie S. Lee
James Feng Ding
Shu Jie Gong
Xie Lan Liu
Arthur Piccinini
Ji Zhen Wang
Simon Zhou
Xi Qin Guo
Audrey Ng
Judy Jin Xia Shi
Si Zhen Zhou
Yoke Fatt Lye
Chia Hong Lee
Kim Fung Fong
Sioh Yan Tan
Yoke Lin Sung
Chiao Ling Chiang
Lan Zhen Tang
Tien Hong Liew
You Pu Hale
Chong Rong Wang
Lui Xiu Lan
Tien Loon Liew
Yuk Cheung Chow
Dong Wen Lee
Luey Yun Qu
Una Xin Dong
Yun Qu
Congratulations on your well-deserved success.
KIWANIS PEDIATRIC TRAUMA CENTER 5TH DIAMOND KPTC FELLOW JUAN NA CHEN
The Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center Foundation, Inc., is one of three KPTC programs operating in the New York District of Kiwanis. The foundation supports pediatric trauma efforts at the Cohen Children’s Medical Center as well as programs throughout the area to protect the safety of children and to improve the ability of local emergency medical services response teams. Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center Fellowships are available for people who would like to make a substantial contribution to the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center effort.
4TH DIAMOND KPTC FELLOW JUAN NA CHEN SANDY LIEW 3RD DIAMOND KPTC FELLOW SHAN SHAN CHANG JUAN NA CHEN SANDY LIEW JIAN HUAI YU WANG YU 2ND DIAMOND KPTC FELLOW SHAN CHING CHANG JUAN NA CHEN SANDY LIEW TINA MA JIAN HUAI YU WANG YU
Kiwanis International and UNICEF teamed up in 2010 to help end maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) worldwide as partners in The Eliminate Project, an historic decade-long initiative that helped accelerate global efforts to vaccinate women of reproductive age in countries where MNT remained a threat, to protect mothers and babies from this cruel, centuries-old disease. When donor give US$1,250 to The Eliminate Project: Kiwanis eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus, he or she can become a Walter Zeller Fellow—and save or protect more than 690 women and their future babies.
KPTC FELLOWS SHAN CHING CHANG JUAN NA CHEN SHERRY CROWBURY SANDY LIEW TINA MA JENNY WU JIAN HUAI YU WANG YU
WALTER ZELLER FELLOWSHIP JUAN NA CHEN MELISSA LAM SANDY LIEW ANTHONY TAM DR. JENNY WANG
CENTENNIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS JUAN NA CHEN MELISSA LAM
BRITTANY FELLOWSHIP
Brittany has been a victim of Lyme Disease since two years of age. She has been engaged in a long, difficult battle. In April 1998, she suffered a setback and was removed from school for a period of two years. The spirochete, which has plagued her body since infancy, dramatically reproduced and took a stronghold. On occasion her fragile body would slump to the floor in a fetal position, limp and exhausted. Brittany is intravenously treated for approximately forty-five minutes daily, and routinely with significant doses of prescription drugs through a shunt in her chest. The weekly cost of the prescription drugs range from $1,000 to $3,000. There is no cure for her and her life is complicated at best. The Kiwanis Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation was established to help pay for the treatment and medication of a child with this ever growing disease. Unfortunately most insurance companies DO NOT pay for the treatment, a treatment which is very expensive.
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2ND LEVEL EMERALD FELLOWSHIP MELISSA LAM SANDY LIEW JIAN HUAI YU WANG YU 3RD LEVEL EMERALD FELLOWSHIP MELISSA LAM SANDY LIEW 20TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION JUAN NA CHEN SANDY LIEW
JAMES TONG SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Club of Chinatown
Established by the Kiwanis Club of Chinatown, the goal is to encourage and inspire academic excellence and community service. The James Tong Awards are awarded to donors who give $1,000 to the Foundation.
JUAN NA CHEN SANDY LIEW JIAN HUAI YU
NEW YORK DISTRICT FOUNDATION KAISER FELLOWSHIP JUAN NA CHEN SANDY LIEW JIAN HUAI YU
When you contribute to the prestigious Anton J. “Tony” Kaiser Fellowship, you are directly helping economically disadvantaged children and those with special needs to participate and benefit from summer camp experiences at Kamp Kiwanis in Taberg, NY.
DIAMOND KAISER FELLOWSHIP
Donations to this Fellowship are administered by the New York District Kiwanis Foundation, Inc. and directed to the Kamp Kiwanis Improvement Fund, to support and maintain the 28 structures on our 102-acre property.
KAMP KIWANIS SPONSOR BENCH
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MARY TSANG SPONSORED 20 KIDS TO KAMP KIWANIS
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