Time: October 10, 2019, Location: Strathfield Town Hall

Moderator: President Ge Yinglan

Participants: Ge Yinglan, Su Lihua, Liang Yi, Li Yanhua, Hong Jie, Feng Yanqing, Qiu Ruijuan, Zhang Qingming, Wu Aimi, ZhangWei, Nick, Chen Shanshan, Nina Wang, Jiang Ping, Siri (proxy Liang JingHua), Wu Liwen (according to the check-in list)

Leave staff: Zhang Xiumei, Li Junhong, Huacai Lezhang, Gu Qiuming, Wang Qin, Wendy W, Mary

The content of the meeting: Introduced the new president assistant Liang Yi, the new head of general Su Lihua, welcome them to take office and Mr. Dong as the head of the chorus of NSW Multicultural Seniors Association. In addition, the regular director decided to merge the dance class and the model team to form a cheongsam dance group. Hong Jie was appointed as head of the team and Liang Yuhua was appointed as the teacher. Then the head of art teams introduced themselves.

First, the summary meeting for the 2019 NSW Multicultural Seniors Association Comprehensive Art Dance Competition

President Ge: As the competition finished, President Ge, President Dou and General Director Liang Yi had a tight overseas trip, today the summary meeting was held for the 2019 NSW Multicultural Seniors Association Comprehensive Art Dance Competition. In 2019, NSW MSA Comprehensive Art Dance Competition was very successful under the joint efforts of all of you, and the response was great. The teachers of the heads of the team have paid a lot of hard work, and they have been rehearsing to improve the quality of the programs, prepare the clothes, and some teams make their own clothes. They are very responsible. Director Liang Yi’s chief planner directed the work of the outstanding competition. It can be summed up as beautiful entrance style, high program quality, good actor audience discipline and orderly order. In particular feedback message represented by teacher Jing Ming is “Mrs. Ge, good morning! You have a good leadership. This art competition is a complete success. Many people praised it and said that you and your association are awesome! “The wedding ceremony is also novel and meaningful. Every group of friends rushed to read, I only made that beautiful article for two days and click rate reading is over 2550, which has never been seen before. Everyone looks at your style and your Association. Brilliance! Congratulations!” From today on, we must work together to develop and improve the artistic level under the leadership of the head of the Soviet Union, so that the Friends of the Union will get better and better.

President Ge: The six teams that won the competition were of high quality and spent a lot of energy, especially the champion team, leader Zhang Hao, 80 years old, won the individual award and praised them again.

Teacher Liang Yi: Thank you for your all hard work and spirit of the Association. The success of the competition has not only improved everyone’s artistic level, but also greatly improved the discipline and compliance. I have an understanding of the level of each team, and the audience interviews are very good. In the future, we must develop our strengths, pay attention to the rules and improve our performance.

Head of General Su: The art competition in front of the audience is warm and enthusiastic. It is the merit of everyone and it must be carried forward. The new work in the future, I hope two things: 1) leaders of the head of the group will take the team spirit, discipline, and group spirit as the main work, and cultivate a good typhoon. 2) Improve the quality of the program. Strengthen team cohesion. Our Association will conduct four major activities every year and must constantly explore ways to improve quality and pursue high standards. Everyone is a brother and sister. If you have a good suggestion, we will consider it and adopt it. Teacher Liang is a professional, quality control, continuous improvement and improvement of the quality of the stage.

As the Signing team has their own rules and regulations in accordance with A, B, and C. Team A and Team B has the registration with our Association, insurance and venue support. They must act according to the rules. The team must use our Association name. The income and expenditure should be inclusion to our Association. The group of new leaders will be established today. Afterwards,. Various notices will be released in the group when the head of the team will be working and meeting. Contents not related to the art of the business may not be sent in the group. If there is any leave, you can delegate to the team leader. .

President Ge: As the signing team has expired, each team can re-sign according to the status of their team. If the contract content needs to be adjusted, it can be proposed to improve.

Second, plan the activities of grandparents’ day 24^th October 2019;

Head of General Su: Grandparents’ Day will be on 24th October 2019, each team shall be reported a program and completed the program on the 12th. On the 17th, at 12 o’clock – 1 o’clock, the head of the team and the actors with the costumes are in the rehearsed. On the 17th, each team should hand over the music u disk with leader’s name, the number of actors, the time of the program (u disk and instructions inside a small bag) to the head of the teams.

President Ge: The program staged is headed by the head of the teams. Both Chinese and English songs are available.

President Ge and Head of general Su are encouraged to be Chinese. Patriotism should be fundamental, love the motherland, love Australia, and adhere to multiculturalism. Head of General Su: The order of performance on the 24th is confirmed after the rehearsal of at 17th. The actor must abide by discipline, respect to other teams, and sit quietly in the designated seat during the performance. Finish the costume and continue watching the show to the end.

Head of Nick: The nature of the program is different.  Can you consider giving longer time to different types of programs?

Head of General Su: will be considered separately according to the situation.

President Ge: Our Association currently has three choirs, and it is also possible to increase the variety of songs and varieties.

Teacher Liang Yi: On the 24th, the performance of the competition was also recorded.

End of the meeting. If there is any unclear and incorrect place, according to the notice issued by President Ge, the head of Su and the assistant of Chairman Liang Yi in the group.

Recorder: Hong Jie

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The Australian Chinese and Friendly people hosted by the Australian Associations celebrated the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The party was held on last Saturday at the Grand Palace Hotel in Sydney. The Chinese Ambassador to Australia Cheng Jingye, Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney Gu Xiaojie, Deputy Speaker of the New House of Lords Shaoquett Moselmane, Chinese Embassy and Consul General of the Australian Embassy Yan Changxia, Sydney City Councilor Guo Yaowen, Chinese Consul General in Sydney Consul General Mi Bin, Consul Sun Yantao, NSW Former Governor Bashir and over 600 people from NSW and oversea Chinese and Friendly people attended the event. The atmosphere of the party was very warm. The Executive Vice President of the Australian Association of Australian Associations, Shen Tie and Yang Chang hosted the event. The party kicked off in the sound of drum music and the sound of the Australian and Chinese national anthems. Ambassador Cheng Jingye, Shaoquett Moselmane, Chairman Wu Changmao, and Guo Yaowen City Councilor delivered a speech for the party. On the evening of the 70th anniversary of the National Day of China was held to present a certificate of appreciation and a contribution ceremony, a cake-cutting ceremony and a souvenir giving ceremony.

Ambassador Cheng Jingye, Ambassador of Australia, presented an Outstanding Contribution Award to the New South Wales Seniors Association for the Advancement of Old and Middle Aged, which is a greatest support and encouragement for us. Our Association lead by the president of Ge Yinlan will let more new migrants, new compatriots joining our team and continue to work hard to create a better life and learning environment for Australian Chinese and Overseas Chinese in Australia.

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On Saturday 14 September 2019 at11:00am – 4:00pm。 The Pratto Pratten Park Community Sports Bowling Club 42 Arthur Street Ashfield NSW 2131

A wonderful day at the Pratto celebrating the Moon Festival, celebrate this traditional Chinese festival with us that will be filled with cultural activities and performances. Fun is for the whole family with entertainment，food and games including • Cultural dances • Calligraphy workshop • Lion dancing • Lantern making workshops • Kids arts & crafts • Community stalls • Jumping castle • Face painting, etc.

Also complete with an energetic lion and drummers and of course entertaining the local Chinese community with colourful dances and yummy food provided by the Pratto ladies.

Thank you to Diversity Kids, to the NSW Multicultural Seniors Association that performed today includes singing the Australian national anthem in English and I love you China by NSW MSA Golden Age Art Troupe. Gathering together Jasmine Flower Show and Pear flower performance and Brilliant colorful dance.Thank you to Chinese Australian Services Society and our staff and volunteers and to the Pratten Park Community Sports and Bowling Club.

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Volunteer Team of the Year Award of NSW Multicultural Seniors Association

Inner West outstanding volunteers off to 2019 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards final.

Volunteers from across Sydney’s Inner West were today recognized for their outstanding contribution to volunteering at a special ceremony in Burwood. The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering.

The 2019 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are supported by principal partners the Department of Family and Community Services NSW and Clubs NSW, which represents the state’s 1,400 not-for-profit clubs.

Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward said volunteers made an enormous contribution to local communities. “They help to build such positive experiences and links to services across health, education and community sectors. Our ceremony today recognizes their work and gives us the chance to say thank you.”

The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is an annual program established in 2007 by The Centre for Volunteering to recognize the outstanding efforts of volunteers in NSW, and to promote the importance of volunteering to the community.  The Awards are a celebration of the great Australian tradition of quietly lending a hand without asking for anything in return. They provide a unique platform for our volunteers to share their remarkable stories and for the state to formally recognize their efforts. By doing so, we send a powerful message about the value of volunteering and the contribution of our 2.1 million volunteers to help build strong, healthy and well-connected communities.

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July 14th 2019, the comprehensive dance competition awards ceremony. Senior government leaders and guests came to congratulate. At 10:00 in the morning, the music sounded, and the Australian national anthem that the golden age art team sang in English rang through the venue. The opening drums of the Beijing Art Troupe team added a cheerful atmosphere to the venue… Then the champion team took the stage to perform, bringing a burst of applause. The leaders of the city government leaders and quests took the stage to speak: Congratulations on the success of the comprehensive dance competition of NSW Multicultural Seniors Association… With the cheerful music, President Ge came to the stage to deliver a speech!

The mayor of Cumberland Council took the stage to award the winning team and the winners one, two and three prizes. The first prize is $200, the second prize is $100 and the third prize is $80. Also the excellent judge award: Liang Yi. Best performance awards: Li Yanhua, Wang Shujuan. Best Popularity Award: Zhang Wei. Best organization award: Michelle, Linda, Mary, Zeng Xiumin, Jiang Ping, Grace, Nina, Wu Liwen, Hong Jie, Wang Qin, Gu Qiu Ming, Yan Qing, Zhang Xiumei, Gao Guangyu. Excellent team award: the Shuihui Dance Art Troupe of the Friendship Association, a dance dress. Excellent volunteer award: Wu Guilan, Yang Xiuying, Yu Jie, Zhang Wenlu. The team members are very happy and moved through this dance competition, so that the level of our art team has been continuously improved, the team self-cultivation has been sublimated, friends have been made, and experience has been exchanged. The teams of all ethnic groups work together to contribute to the health and happiness of middle-aged and elderly people!

During the event, we are very grateful to the friendly groups for their participation in the promotion: Sydney Chinese Folk Song and Dance Troupe, Little Red Riding Hood Tourism Culture Association, Chinese-Russian Descent Culture Association, Federation of Trade Unions, the Group of Shepherd, and Maple rhyme art team of the Association. Your presence has added a new color to today’s event. Your moving performances will make our friendship shine brightly. Let us gather together to share happiness in this beautiful Sydney city! Let us work together to create a better life! Finally the comprehensive dance competition ended in the song of “Five Stars and Red Flags Flying in the Wind” led by members of the shepherd team. After lunch, the costume ball begins, happy middle-aged it’s full of fun to gather together and dance… Thank you dear participants and promoters! Thank you for all the staff who worked hard for this event! Friends see you again…

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On July 13th 2019, NSW Multicultural Seniors Association was led by Mrs. Ge and the teacher of Liang Yi carefully planned. After several preparations by the preparatory team and the efforts of various art teams, the comprehensive competition of NSW Multicultural Seniors Association was rehearsed. The Art Dance Competition kicks off at 9:00 am at Granville Town Hall! Volunteers came early to arrange the venue, judges and staff to enter the scene in advance. The grand admission ceremony entered the team and brought the team’s style. Then the chief commander Ge announced that the event officially started. All works in a tight and orderly manner and the jury carefully scores according to regulations. Scoring, audio and camera staffs are busy working; the team is ready for the challenge… The slogan of this competition is: friendship first, competition second, friendship, unity and mutual assistance, making friends, learning from each other, improving performance Promote China-Australia friendship! This slogan has been running through the entire competition… Through the competition, it has effectively promoted the exchange of outstanding cultural traditions of the Chinese nation.

Here, we would like to thank the Cumberland Council for its support and assistance for the comprehensive art dance competition of $5,000. Dou Yingxi, Yang Xiaoyun, Dou Yuzhen and Wu Dongchao, two sons and daughters in law of president Ge Yin Lan and Dou Xinjia, are donating $2000 to the contest. The Australian Federation of Trade Unions donated a blue book for $200. The head of the art teams of the Association, Zhang Xiumei, donated $300 to the prize for the contest. Their actual actions are a kind of virtue. The great love in their hearts is a kind of dedication, worthy of learning and respect. Let us express our heartfelt gratitude to the collectives and individuals who have actively encouraged the diversified associations to carry out activities. We also have to thank the Association for providing a platform for the elderly to provide a good environment for healthy living. … Through the competition winning team: The first prize is Yanqing Art Troupe. The second prizes are Rhodes Art Troupe and Drum Dance Art Troupe of NSW Multicultural Seniors Association. The third prizes are the Asian Women’s Art Troupe, the Sydney Dazzling Dance Troupe, and Dance Square Art Troupe of NSW Multicultural Seniors Association. Congratulations to the winning teams for their excellent results!!!

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Australia’s “Little Red Riding Hood” Tourism and Culture Association and the New South Wales Multicultural Seniors Association” jointly held a multi-cultural literary rehearsal event unprecedented. The multicultural “literary performance” event held at 10 Carlton the St Granville Town Hall in Sydney on June 22, 2019.

The famous President Ge of NSW Multicultural Seniors Association gave us a speech, Celebrate the successful performance of “Little Red Riding Hood” and “NSW Multicultural Seniors Association”.

Cumberland Council Mayor Greg Cummings CLR, Celebrating the success of the “Little Red Riding Hood and NSW Multicultural Seniors Association” performance.

Huang Kun CLR, Celebrating the successful performance of “Little Red Riding Hood and United Friendship Association”

Lin Gang, President of the Little Red Riding Hood Tourism Culture Association, representing the Association: He delivered a warm speech on the stage and wished the performance a success. He also expressed his warm welcome to the “VIPs” who participated in the performance. I would like to thank President Ge of the “NSW Multicultural Seniors Association” for coordinating the preparation of many of the hardware and audio equipment required for this “show”.

• Accompanied by the “Golden Carnival Band” before the show: Everyone stood up and “sing the Australian national anthem” Solemn, solemn.
• Several “Presidents” and Director of the Grand Director: Going on stage together and Bring a vibrant “Little Red Riding Hood Song” Sing all over the land of Sydney,,,,,,

There were many performances of dancing, singing, Chinese Kong Fu and choir etc.

They are members of the “Chinese-Russian Descendants” Cultural Retention Association. The songs are esoteric, let us share their songs that like taking us to their “beautiful hometown” and costumes and colorful combinations colorful, colorful, beautiful………

Nepalese folk dance, everyone likes these three “small dances” and everyone went to these beautiful little girls to take a group photo after the show.

The scene of the cooperation “show” is “lively and extraordinary”. A scene of “Festival Joy”.

Upstairs and downstairs: early on crowded “filled with enthusiastic audience” See the “Emotional Department” uncontrollable applause “The show” pushed a climax to another climax, the group of friends who watched the show was all “happy.” In this era of “seeing the face”, Always in their facial expressions finding these faces is the answer to “happiness.”

After the performance, the volunteers were “disassembling” the props and slogans of the stage.

Volunteer group friends, hard work, you must pay attention to safety when climbing up the ladder. These volunteers finally took photos of all the “sanitary” cleanings and safety and hydropower, and took photos at the entrance of the venue. Thank you for your selfless dedication to serve you.

Today’s “joint rehearsal” is coming to an end, and it is reluctant to leave this uncomfortable brother and sister feelings. Because in the process of gathering again and again, we can not only learn and learn from each other, but also share new information and life knowledge. After learning this new knowledge in Australia, we will let us in Australia. Life is more confident and independent and has fun.

Goodbye, old and new group of friends, goodbye, organizers who have great love for everyone, we all feel grateful, take away the full positive energy that you give, and go back to spread love.

I would like to express my special thanks to all the friends who sent the various photos of the literary and art registration group to provide you with beautiful articles. Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in our “Little Red Riding Hood and Friendship Association” art show, goodbye.

Goodbye, Dear Sunset Red, new and old friends, let us meet again and again. I wish our sunset red life “happy and happy.”

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On-site report, tonight (June 6, 2019), from 6 pm to 7:30 pm, the Cumberland Council organised the Grants ceremony at the conference room on the first floor of the Merrylands Activity Centre. The reported dance competition project by the leaders and relevant department comrades of the New South Wales Multicultural Seniors Association has been approved with a grant of $5,000. The municipal government provides assistance to different levels of units and associations in carrying out different forms of activities, encourages multi-cultural people, and supports and encourages various activities that are conducive to physical and mental health. Thanks to the support and help of the municipal government department, the Friendship Association will actively cooperate with the government departments to carry out various activities to promote the middle-aged and elderly people to better get out of the house, integrate into the Australian society, and live happily and beautifully in the beautiful land!

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On-site report: today 28/5/2019 is Golden Age Art Team anniversary celebration of NSW Multicultural Seniors Association, the celebration on the second floor of Granville Town Hall was in full swing, President Dou and Secretary Jiang of NSW Multicultural Seniors Association participated in the celebration. At the event, Captain Shanshan Chen thanked NSW Multicultural Seniors Association for their long-term leadership support and concern for the team work. The team members loved the collective, and the dedication of unity and mutual assistance was praised for more than a year. The team actively participated in activities and local government, charity performances more than a dozen organized by NSW Multicultural Seniors Association..。 It is a harmonious and optimistic team that is popular among the masses and active in various regions of Sydney. They use the bright voice to convey happiness and happiness! Bring a beautiful life with a beautiful melody, a united and progressive leadership team, and make the life of middle-aged and old people full of fun...

Thanks to the invitation of the Golden Age Art Team, your team is a cohesive team

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Tonight May 21, 2019, Secretary Jiang and the volunteers of NSW Multicultural Seniors Association attended the Cumberland Council’s event at the Auburn Mosque. The main leaders of the Cumberland City Government participated in today’s activities and gave a short speech, which is a reflection of the intermingling of multicultural peoples. After the meeting, the mosque provided dinner. The customs and habits of eating were very special. Apart from the guests, the men sat on one side, the women sat on one side, and the atmosphere blended, so that we enjoyed the big family.

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