EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF LONG YANG CLUB INTERNATIONAL

LE NGUYEN PRESIDENT, LYCI  Base City: Minneapolis, MN, USA

Hello, my name is Le Nguyen.

Being a member of Long Yang Club of Minnesota, I have been actively involving in multiple projects from reorganizing the club to advocate the club's popularity in our local communities. As you know, being a Midwest (USA) state, Minnesota has been know to be liberal to gay issues, but racial diversity is still lagged behind. Thus, the Long Yang Club of Minnesota has been one of a very few organizations that bring the voice of Gay Asian Men, a minority within a minority, to the GLBT communities here.

As of my role in the Long Yang Club International, this is my first term in office (2002-2003). As I mentioned at the General Meeting at ICON2002 in Montreal, I would try my best for the job since I had not had any exposure to LYCI prior to being elected. Throughout the year, I have managed to work with the Executive Committee, a group of dedicated members. I have gained a lot of experience. I truly believe that this position is an excellent chance for anyone who believe in LYC and believe in yourself. Should I encourage you to come to ICON2003 and join this excellent team, the leaders of LYCI, the Executive Committee. The Long Yang Club International always welcome new and dedicated members.

I wish you a wonderful time with LYC and hope to see you at ICON2003 in Paris!

Email: president@longyangclub.org

BERNARD WILLETTE VICE PRESIDENT, LYCI  Base City: Paris, France

Bernard is French, 57 years old, lived for many years in the Caribbean and travelled for more than 30 years throughout the world, being export manager first and general manager in 3 different international French perfume companies.

He has been member of LYC Paris for 4 years and has been elected member of the board and treasurer since 1999. His nickname within the LYC Paris is (what is the name in English of Donald's uncle, the one who is rich and does want to spend his money?) for obvious reasons, treasurer and at the cash desk every Tuesday where about 230 people meet for dancing and socializing.

Email: vicepresident@longyangclub.org

GEORGE STORROW TREASURER, LYCI  Base City: London, UK

English Caucasian, resident in the United Kingdom. Worked in the Far East in 1990 and travels to the Far East frequently. Member of LYC London since 1986. Former committee member of LYC London. Attended all iCON events so far and several IFW events .

Email: treasurer@longyangclub.org

JIMMY EGGLESTON, SECRETARY

Jimmy has been a Secretary of LYC-Seattle for several years. He was also one of the key organizers of iCON 2000 in Seattle. He travels a lot. When he was in the Philippines, he was one of those people that helped to support the starting of LYC in Manila. In addition to being the Secretary of LYCI and Secretary of LYC-Seattle, Jimmy also wears another 'hat' as the Regional Coordinator for LYCI for West Coast and Hawaii. 

Email: secretary@longyangclub.org

BILLY WONG INTERNATIONAL COORDINATOR, LYCI

Billy Wong had been an officer of Long Yang Club-London before he founded the Long Yang Club international network. He had such an enjoyable experience while being in the London group that he wanted others around the world to enjoy similar experiences of friendship and understanding among gay Asians and non-Asians. To date, he has assisted over 35 cities to start up LYC groups and he was also one of the first persons to suggest the idea of having iCON, the LYC Annual International Convention for gay Asians, their partners and friends. For several years, he funded the cost of managing the LYC domain site. He also started a network of Regional Coordinators to provide additional support for LYC organizers in local chapters around the world.

Email: silklink@longyangclub.org