As Lee or Li 李 is a common Asian surname, this association continues to play an important role. They host various community and recreational activities, including scholarships, banquets, picnics, and mutual aid. They have a women’s auxiliary. The Lee Association runs a credit union for its members. Members of the Lee On Dong Benevolent Association have been active in leadership in the CCBA and in other Chinatown activities. The Los Angeles Lee Association hosted a national convention in 2007 inviting Lee Association members from San Francisco, Boston, New York, Portland, Washington, D. C. and elsewhere. The oldest chapter in San Francisco was established in 1866 by brothers Lee Won Moon and Lee Toy Moon.