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13 October 2025

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Dear Members and Friends,

GYT Clubhouse Renovations

Renovations began in mid-June to replace the ceiling and conduct internal renovations. The project will be completed by the end of the year, and the clubhouse is temporarily closed. Ben Wong is working from home; if you need to contact GYT, please leave a message on (02 9281 7206) or call Ben Wong's mobile (0402 799 277). The replacement of the ceiling, electrical wiring and installation of central air conditioning are completed. Followed by internal renovations (including replacing carpets and upgrading meeting room equipment), and finally renovating the office, pantry, and restrooms.

Bowral Tulip Festival 2025

26 participants attended the event and enjoyed a peaceful walk among the blooms, explore local stalls, and soak in the charm of Bowral during one of its most beautiful seasons. They also enjoyed a self-pay delicious lunch.

Moon Festival Luncheon

Approximately 300 members and guests attended the Moon Festival Luncheon on September 30 (Tuesday) at Sunny Seafood Restaurant. Twelve members over the age of 90 were distributed with red pocket money. While enjoying delicious food, attendees received one mooncake雙黃白蓮蓉月餅and joined the lucky draw with lots of prizes.

Yunnan (Kunming) 15 days Tour

19 October – 2 November 2025 | All-Inclusive | 21 Participants registered

We are delighted to offer an unforgettable 15-day tour to Yunnan, China, a journey rich in cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and authentic local experiences. With no shopping stops, this all-inclusive trip is designed to let you fully immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Yunnan—stress-free and worry-free.

Chung Yeung Festival

The festival of Chung Yeung will be held on 9November (Sunday) at Luk Fook (六福) Kong Shin Tong (廣善堂) in Rookwood Cemetery. The Sheung Heung (上香) ceremony, led by the President & Vice President, will take place from 10:30 am, followed by the distribution of gift voucher to members until 11:30pm. Members are reminded to pay their current year membership fees as we will not be accepting payments at the Chung Yeung Festival Tributes. Unpaid members and members who joined in less than one year are not entitled to collect gift vouchers.

We will be arranging a complimentary shuttle bus between the Goon Yee Tong office and Rookwood Cemetery. To reserve a seat, members must pay a $10 deposit direct into our bank account (details see last page) for a ticket, which will be refunded on the day on the bus. Members should contact Benny Peng (0416 071 011) or Minnie Liang (0449 739 832) from27 October 2025 and 31 October 2025 to register for a ticket. The $10 will be forfeited if members are absent from the event. Attendees will gather outside the entrance to Goon Yee Tong (next to the stone lion) at 9am. The bus will leave Haymarket at 9:30am. The bus will return from Rookwood at 12pm and expect to arrive at Haymarket around 1pm.

2025 AGM - Notice of Meeting

Date:   Sunday, 23 November 2025

Time: 9:00am (Registration), 10:00am (Meeting)

Location: New South Wales Teachers Federation, Auditorium 37 Reservoir St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Members’ Allowance: All members are welcome, each participating member will receive a $30 gift voucher

Agenda:

1.          Approval of Minutes of AGM & SGM on 19 January 2025 (copies of minutes already posted to        members & uploaded on websites)

2.          Approval of 2025 Financial Report (uploaded to website, included 15 minutes of Q&A)

3.          President’s Report

4.          Appointment of Accountant, Auditors and Solicitors

5.          Casting, Counting of Votes and Announce Results: Board of Directors Election (Fifth Term)

If you cannot attend in person and would like to appoint a proxy, please fill in and sign the enclosed prescribed proxy form. Then return (by email to benzcp@hotmail.com or post to PO Box K218, Haymarket NSW 2000) and register with the GYT office on or before 16 November 2025.

Members must present their GYT membership card at registration to collect their ballot paper for voting of the new Board of Directors. Voting will close at 12pm noon and counting will follow. The results of Ballots will be announced.

In the past, there have been issues with members and the committee filling in ballots for other members. This is unfair to both candidates and the members. As a result, the following rules will now be enforced:

1.      Filling in ballot papers for other members is forbidden. Members will still be permitted to cast votes by proxy

2.      Attendees are not permitted to interfere with the smooth running of the election and harm the interests of GYT

3.      Audio and video recording are prohibited; GYT will take video

4.      Anyone caught violating the rules will be escorted out of the venue and will be dealt with by the Board of Directors in accordance with GYT protocols

The following documents are enclosed for all members.

1.          19 January 2025 AGM & SGM Minutes

2.          Prescribed Proxy Form (members are permitted to make copies)

Candidate Nominations for GYT Board of Directors:

For over a century, many talented members have served GYT. To continue and expand this legacy, we welcome the nomination of enthusiastic members to join the Board of Directors in the next term. Candidates must seek the nomination of two other GYT members, who will co-sign the Board of Directors Nomination Form along with the nominee. The completed form must be registered (by email to benzcp@hotmail.com or post to PO Box K218, Haymarket NSW 2000) by 31 October 2025 at the GYT office. Late nominations will not be accepted. A list of candidates will be made available at the office and on our website www.goonyeetong.org.au on 3 November 2025. Members may call the office (02 9281 7206) to enquire about the list.

Information regarding the Prescribed Proxy Form and Ballot Paper

1.          Both the Appointing Member and the Proxy are required to fill in their names, membership numbers, addresses and own signatures on the Prescribed Proxy Form.

2.          The Appointing Member and the Proxy must be a current member and have paid the 2025 membership fee. Those members who have not been a member for one full year are not eligible to vote; however, they are eligible to cast proxy votes on behalf of up to two other members.

3.          A member who is appointed as a Proxy is required to register the completed Prescribed Proxy Form at GYT office (by email to benzcp@hotmail.com or post to PO Box K218, Haymarket NSW 2000) on or before 16 November 2025.

4.          Members must present their GYT Membership Card at registration to collect their ballot paper. Please mark your preferences (to a maximum of 21) on the ballot paper. A vote is regarded as informal if the Ballot Paper has been marked with more than 21 Candidates. Voting will close at 12:00 pm, at which point counting will commence.

Prescribed Proxy Form and The Board of Directors Nomination Form can be downloaded from the GYT website (www.goonyeetong.org.au).

Basketball Competition

Basketball competition in Dongguan (under 16, 14 & 12) will be held on 2/1/2026 – 6/1/2026. Warm up game organizes by GYT & Australian Dongguan Entrepreneurs Federation in Sydney will be on 7/12/2025. All youth are welcome. Those who are interested please contact Benny Peng (0416 071 011).

Christmas and New Year Closure

GYT office will be closed from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026

GYT office will be reopened from 5 January 2026 (Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm)

A reminder of the deadline for HSC Scholarship Application

Application Form can be downloaded from our website (www.goonyeetong.org.au). Deadline for this year is 30 November 2025

You can pay your annual membership fee and activities tickets directly into the Goon Yee Tong bank account in future. Here is the bank details:

Bank: ANZ Bank

Account Name: Goon Yee Tong Limited

BSB: 012 071

Account No.: 4566 80809

Reference: Member Name, Member Number & Description of Activities

Goon Yee Tong Limited

President, Justin Chan

13 October 2025