Merit Award Scholarships Available

The Wa Sung Community Service Club began awarding scholarships in 1957 to outstanding students of Asian descent graduating from high schools in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Since then over 800 scholarships have been awarded. The scholarships are funded from the Perpetual Scholarship Fund, fundraising events, the the generous donations from individuals. The continuing support from the donors, Wa Sung members, and Friends of Wa Sung make these scholarships possible every year.

For 2012, 10 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Deadline for application is April 2, 2012. Application forms can be obtained from the counselor's office in all high schools in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, or can be downloaded here.

Wa Sung Community Center Opens

On January 6, 2011, inside the beautiful OACC auditorium, along with the annual Wa Sung Inaugural dinner event, the celebration of the opening of the new Community Center was enjoyed by supportive community organizations, city and state officials, Wa Sung members and guests. The WSCC office was open showcasing the 59 years of history; various memorabilia, photos, past issues of Community Directories, articles written by WS founders, chronicle of newsletters, a TV showing the development and success of the Junk Boat Restoration project, a 1930 WS Baseball Team picture, a 180 degree wall photo of the Easter Pancake Breakfast crowd, a collage exhibiting the many faces of our past & current membership, Merit Award Exhibit and other fundraising events displayed. [More]

President Karen Dea's Message

In 1952, it was the Year of the Dragon and a new community service organization emerged, called the Wa Sung Service Club. Presently in a couple of weeks we welcome the Year of the Dragon. Of all the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the mightiest of the signs. Dragons symbolize such character traits as dominance and ambition. They’re driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. Coincidently the element Water Dragons years are 1952 and 2012. Water calms the Dragon’s fire and are able to see things from other points of view. They don’t have the need to always be right. Their decisions, if well-researched, are usually better since they allow other’s to become involved. As you can see these Dragon traits weaved into the history making of what Wa Sung was born with and meant to be.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Wa Sung Community Service club in providing educational & community service. That’s been six decades of the formation of pillars molding the Wa Sung club toward it’s milestones and cornerstones and happenstance recognized cornerstone heroes, such as the transitioning of the Silver Dragon restaurant and Asian Health Services also brings together the community with food to the soul. [More]

 

Wa Sung Junior League

Established in 2010, Wa Sung's Junior League is a promising and upcoming place for all young adults, ages 18 to 26. Our main purpose of this program is to provide support and resources for the young adults in this age group that is often neglected when it comes to specific age-oriented clubs and organizations within our communities. It is within this age group that many individuals are beginning to embark into the both frightening and exciting path of life and the real world. [More]

The 55th Annual Easter Pancake Breakfast

Before the breakfast began, many volunteers and members were hard at work setting up for the great feast. Outside, tables were rolled in and laid out in preparation for the hungry pancake eaters. Row after row of chairs were lined out waiting to be sat upon. Inside, around 30 pounds of Krusteaz Pancake mix was being gleefully mixed and stirred by the veteran batter-mixer, Karly Wu. It didn’t take a talent scout to realize that this girl was up to the task. Karly, a 3rd year volunteer, took me behind the scenes of the batter preparation process, revealing the “secret” recipe. She was very enthusiastic and confident in the event’s success.