Dear Members

 

The Chinese Women’s Association has made great stride in accomplishing our goals for the year 2022. Despite the uncertainties during the Covid pandemic, the Executive Committee Members had forged ahead with plans to engage members in raising funds for the CWA-NUS Bursary. Many events were organised immediately when the rules of social engagement were eased. During the Covid pandemic, fundraising effort was geared towards highly personalised events for small groups only.

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It was only in November 2022 that a grand gala dinner Joy of Giving was held at the Regent Hotel thanks to the perseverance and goodwill of many of our supporters making this endeavour a success. Credit goes to the organising committee members and support from many of you that the CWA was able to reach its target of raising $300,000 for the CWA-NUS Bursary Fund at the end of 2022. I wish to record my heartfelt thanks to Ms Wang Yan Qing, Mr John Lee, Mr Peter Lee, Mrs Maniza Jumaboy, Mrs Celeste Basapa and Mrs Ong Joo Ee for their generosity in hosting various events in support of the fundraising effort to benefit the CWA-NUS Bursary.

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CWA members also enjoyed a fabulous time at the Chinese New Year luncheon on 18 February 2023. It was wonderful to see so many ladies dressed in beautiful cheong sam and oriental outfits to mark the occasion. Members and friends also contributed generously in aid of the Turkiye and Syrian earthquake victims. A total of $16,000 was donated to the fund.

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Other highlights in 2022 to April 2023 include 

1. Installation of Executive Committee on 18 February 2022

2. Colombia Preserved Flower Workshop 9 July 2022

3. An Evening of Fine Whiskies 21 September 2022

4. Ultra Luxe 22 October 2022

5. A Magical Journey to Sri Lanka 29 October 2022

6. Cantonese Opera for Seniors 23 March 2023

7. Romancing Vintage 25 March 2023

8. Cooking Up a Storm for Charity 15 April 2023

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The experience of organising the various events has given us the wonderful opportunity to reconnect with members and meet new friends. I look forward to seeing more members at future CWA activities.

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Mrs Joan Yim

President

2023-2025

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