Rochester Chinese Community Association (Rochester, N.Y.)

In April 1985, the Lee families founded the Rochester Chinese Community Association, "to foster, encourage and promote Chinese culture," since there was not much Chinese representation at local festivals. The establishment of the RCCA preceded the Rochester Chinese Association (RCA), making it the first Chinese American association in Rochester. The RCA wanted the RCCA to merge under the former, but RCCA chose not to since they were already established and felt that they had a unique focus.

The RCCA was most active during the years 1985-1995. The RCCA held weekly Chinese lion and traditional folk dance classes. Mimi Lee's brother Don Lee, who received training in New York City, was the chief lion dance instructor. Mimi danced and taught folk dance. During the lion dances she also performed in the roles of the lion tail and lion teaser. Mimi served as treasurer of the RCCA, and in later years served as both treasurer and secretary. Other officers included Ann Lee (Mimi's mother) as president, Lily Lee (Mimi's sister) as vice-president/public relations, and John Tsang as secretary. Jack Decker, former Channel 10 president, also served as a public relations advocate.

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