Seattle Yee Fung Toy Family Association 2026 News Page

二零二六年活動

• In Loving Memory of Advisor Suey Hong Yee - 余士晃
  
• TECO Director General May Lin visits Seattle Yee Fung Toy
  
• Seattle Chapter Spring Banquet Recap
  
• Seattle Chinatown Parade
  
• 西雅圖余風采堂郊遊大會暨獎學金頒發活動圓滿舉行
  
• Seattle YFT Association Picnic and Scholarship Presentation
  

In Loving Memory of Advisor Suey Hong Yee - 余士晃

Suey was born in Kaiping, China in 1930. After arriving in Seattle in 1947, he graduated from Queen Anne HS.

Suey retired from Boeing after 37 years and was a member of the Yee Association, Hop Sing Tong and Chong Wa Association. He was an early founder to help plan and raise funds to build Kin On.

Suey passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, and will be deeply missed for his dedication to family and friends, his generous spirit and his wry sense of humor.

Suey is survived by his wife of 68 years, Linda; his children, Steven (Melissa), Alan (Pam), Debora, and Alissa.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kin On, Kline Galland, or Seattle Yee Fung Toy Association.

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TECO Director General May Lin visits Seattle Yee Fung Toy

On Monday, 23 February, 2026, we were honored to welcome May Mei-Chen Lin, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, and her entourage, for visiting the Seattle Yee Fung Toy Family Association. Thanks to all Seattle YFT members who joined us that day!

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駐西雅圖辦事處處長林美呈走訪西雅圖華埠多處僑團會並與余風采堂交流

為加強與華埠傳統僑團的聯繫 互動，駐西雅圖辦事處處長林美呈由西雅圖中華會館的安排 及文教中心主任王偉讚陪同， 於2月23日前往華埠包括西雅圖中華會館、合勝堂、秉公保良 堂、協勝公會、華州廣東同鄉會、 李氏公所及余風采堂等多處僑團會實地走訪並與僑社領袖交流， 深入了解各會所的歷史沿革、文化傳承及社區服務成果， 展現對傳統僑社發展的高度重視。

林美呈表示，華埠傳統僑團會所不僅是文化與語言交流的重要基地，更在凝聚僑社力量、促進跨世代傳承， 以及作為社區與市、郡、州政府之間的溝通橋樑上， 扮演不可或缺的角色。 並高度肯定各僑團長期以來在文化保存、教育推廣與社區服務上的投入與貢獻。

林美呈強調，未來將增進與各僑團間的交流互動，期盼深化與華埠傳統僑團的合作關係， 攜手推動文化傳承、社區發展與華埠振興，共同為僑社未來發展奠定 更穩固的基礎。

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Seattle Chapter Spring Banquet Recap

After attending the Spring Banquet in Vancouver on Saturday, 2026-04-04, our Seattle Chapter of the Yee Fung Toy Association held its own Spring Banquet on Easter Sunday. This occasion marked my first significant event as the newly elected president of the chapter.

The banquet took place at Mai Place Asian Bistro, a newly established restaurant owned by a fellow Yee. To better accommodate our members, we adopted a linner format—a combined lunch and dinner—so attendees could enjoy the festivities without having to drive home after nightfall.

We were honoured to welcome Western Grand President Sherman Yu and Grand Elder Kenny Yee as special guests at the event.

 

Overall, the banquet was a great success. Looking ahead, I plan to continue refining my speeches and intend to avoid scheduling future banquets on Easter Sunday.

Seattle Chinatown Parade

President Warren Yee and I Seattle YFT Senior Advisor represent Seattle YFT in the annual Seattle Chinatown Parade as part of the Chong WA Benevolent Association.

Seattle YFT Association Picnic and Scholarship Presentation

The Seattle Yee Fung Toy Family Association held its picnic gathering and scholarship presentation on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Picnic Shelter #2 in Jefferson Park. More than seventy members and family members attended the annual gathering.

After a hiatus of several years, the association returned to Jefferson Park, which now features newly improved picnic shelters. At this year’s new picnic location, attendees shared a warm time of fellowship and reunion while enjoying Cantonese-style cuisine.

During the gathering, annual scholarships were presented to students from kindergarten through high school, as well as to college and university students. Generously sponsored by the headquarters, the scholarships reflected the association’s proud tradition of valuing education and supporting the younger generation.

Special thanks were extended to Seattle YFT President Warren Yee and the Seattle YFT officers for planning a memorable summer activity for members of all ages. The event created a meaningful occasion for the Seattle Yee family community, and plans are already underway for next year’s gathering.