In July 1952, the nucleus baseball club reorganized for the express purpose of one objective – “an organization whose purpose it is to perform service to the Chinese Community and to promote understanding and goodwill and friendship amongst its citizens.”In 1953, it held its first installation dinner dance and monthly meetings to initiate charitable and educational services; and to promote goodwill, understanding and friendship amongst all. Thus, Wa Sung Service Club was formed. Its first president was Joseph Lee. From these original 16 men, primarily born and raised in Oakland, the men of Wa Sung showed a common interest and purpose, attracting many professional business men to join the club.

In 1979, President Walter Wong convinced the Wa Sung Board of Directors to allow women to join. The first woman was Linda Yu, a TV broadcaster. Joyce Cheng was the second woman to join, and in 1982 she became Member of the Year – our club’s highest recognition. Josephine Hui became Member of the Year in 1983 and the first woman president in 1985.

In 2001, Wa Sung Service Club changed its name to reflect and reconfirm our basic goal in our club name: community. Thus, we became Wa Sung Community Service Club. Wa Sung has grown from a small group to its current membership of over 190. The club roster includes members of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds, with diverse occupations. Our goal remains committed to providing service to the community.