Meet The Directors
Our Society has been and always will be 100% volunteer-driven, including our very active Board of Directors. We’d like to introduce you to a passionate group of individuals with fresh ideas looking to the future of Chinese Canadian culture.
John Dong, President,
President, Sien Lok Society of Calgary
President, Hong Kong Canada Business Association (Calgary)
Director, Dragon Boat Society (Calgary)
Past Director Calgary Chinatown Business Improvement Area (2017-2019)
Past VP Asian Heritage Foundation (2010-2017)
President, Royal Liquor Merchants
President, Millrise Estates Ltd.
Profession: Professional Accountant, B.Comm, CMA, CPA
Les Louis, Vice President
Sien Lok member since 1999
Sien Lok Director from 2004-present
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What inspired me to get involved?I was inspired by my parents (Hugh & Annie Louis), in keeping OUR Chinese heritage alive. Keeping Chinatown, a part of what it was and is about.
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What are the benefits of being involved?Being involved with Sien Lok would help me connect with what is new and changing in and with our heritage.
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What do I bring to the table?Bring some fresh new ideas to help keep its original focus going.
Xing Jiang, Treasurer
Sien Lok member since
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What inspired me to get involved?I was inspired by my parents (Hugh & Annie Louis), in keeping OUR Chinese heritage alive. Keeping Chinatown, a part of what it was and is about.
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What are the benefits of being involved?Being involved with Sien Lok would help me connect with what is new and changing in and with our heritage.
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What do I bring to the table?Bring some fresh new ideas to help keep its original focus going.
Ka-Yee Wong, Deputy Treasurer
Sien Lok member since 2000
Treasurer from 2013 to present, 2003 – 2010
Sien Lok Secretary 2011-2012
Sien Lok Strategic Planning Director 2010-2012
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Profession: Chartered Accountant
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What inspired me to get involved?I was inspired by my parents (Hugh & Annie Louis), in keeping OUR Chinese heritage alive. Keeping Chinatown, a part of what it was and is about.
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What are the benefits of being involved?Being involved with Sien Lok would help me connect with what is new and changing in and with our heritage.
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What do I bring to the table?Bring some fresh new ideas to help keep its original focus going.
Gaylene Redman, Secretary
Sien Lok member since 2017
A long standing member of the Hong Kong business Association.
Profession: Digital Media Account Consultant
Company: Yellow Pages Media
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What inspired me to get involved?I was inspired by my parents (Hugh & Annie Louis), in keeping OUR Chinese heritage alive. Keeping Chinatown, a part of what it was and is about.
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What are the benefits of being involved?Being involved with Sien Lok would help me connect with what is new and changing in and with our heritage.
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What do I bring to the table?Bring some fresh new ideas to help keep its original focus going.
Grace Ma, Director
Sien Lok member since 2017
Born in Hong Kong. Immigrated to Canada 1967. Retired for several years and proudly volunteering for the community. Active with Sien Lok Society, Dragon boat society, Mah Society, Cando Musical Society and Hoy Sun Association.
Annie Louie, Director
Sien Lok member since
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Danny Ng, Director
Sien Lok member since 2012
Danny Ng has been involved in the Calgary Chinese community for a long time. He brings extensive experience for organizing groups and is an assest to the Sien Lok Society. He enjoys volunteering and participating within the Chinese community. He is also a founding member of the Calgary Dragon Boat Society.
Profession: Business development on an international scale.
Tranel Chan, Director
Sien Lok member since
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Profession: Event planner
Company: Events by Tranel
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What inspired me to get involved?I was inspired by my parents (Hugh & Annie Louis), in keeping OUR Chinese heritage alive. Keeping Chinatown, a part of what it was and is about.
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What are the benefits of being involved?Being involved with Sien Lok would help me connect with what is new and changing in and with our heritage.
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What do I bring to the table?Bring some fresh new ideas to help keep its original focus going.
