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| Council of Elders |
It was only befitting that the Chung Wah Association as the oldest ethnic association in Western Australia kept with Chinese tradition to give recognition to members who have made outstanding contributions to the progress of the association. Hence in 1986 the association had the wisdom to form this unique and worthy group naming it the Council of Elders. Past President YEE Kee Yong played a large part in its formation.
Besides recognition to outstanding contributions to the association, it also represents an enormous reservoir of experience, which the Association can use. Its members included past presidents and trustees and such notable members as Roy HOY POY, Edie HOY POY, YEE Kee Yong, Dr. Eric TAN, Ken WONG Sue and John FONG.
The council, under the Constitution, acts in both an advisory and supervisory capacity. Initially the members were elected for a term of six years but this was subsequently changed to life membership in 2004.
The present Chairman is Bill TEH, and the Secretary Alex HEW.
The Council of Elders also elects among its members the two trustees of the association. The present trustees are Tan Kim Thai and Dr. Pek GOH. |
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