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Issue no. 63 (27 January 2015)
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Standard Chartered Marathon 2015 |
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A total of 384 CPA runners participated in the Standard Chartered Marathon this year, including Institute President Dennis Ho, Immediate Past President Clement Chan, Council member Patrick Law, Past President Keith Pogson and Chief Executive Raphael Ding, who represented the Institute in the 10km race of the Business Challenge Chairman Cup. Twelve elite runners also represented us in the Business Challenge Marathon Cup for 10km race, half marathon and full marathon. Watch for marathon photos in this week's e-circular.
With the support from members, the Institute won the Most Supportive Group Award for the sixth consecutive year and ranked 9th out of 10 awardees. Click to see award presentation photos at the marathon carnival.
All CPA runners are invited to the post-marathon drinks where trophies will be presented to outstanding runners. Submit your official result now and stay tuned for event details.
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| Sports and Recreation Club News |
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Swapping of SRC interest groups |
If you want to swap your choices of interest groups, please make the changes at My CPA before 31 Jan. |
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Dance events |
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The February dance dinner will be held on 27 Feb. at Hsin Kuang Banquet Hall (新光宴會廳) in Wong Tai Sin. |
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In February, Jive (elementary I) and Waltz (elementary II) will be taught on Thursdays, while Jazz and Jazz Funk will begin in mid-February and March respectively. Pick the ones you are interested in and keep dancing to stay fit. |
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Ukulele class |
Sign up for the beginner ukulele class in March and learn the Hawaiian instrument from a professional. |
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Trail running training programme |
Join the 2-month trail running classes between March and May if you wish to challenge mountain running. |
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New Year trial run |
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Around 30 CPA runners practised 8km run on 17 Jan. at Bowen Road and enjoyed a dim sum lunch after the run. Click to see photos. |
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Sailing Interest Group hiking |
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The Sailing Interest Group's Sharp Peak hike was held on 17 Jan. with 20 participants walking along the trail from Pak Tam Au, heading to Sharp Peak, then back to Chek Keng, and ending with a seafood lunch at Kau Lai Wan. Click to see photos. |
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DIG x SgIG New Year party |
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More than 70 members and guests, including Institute President, Vice Presidents, Immediate Past President and Sports and Recreation Club Convenor, joined the New Year party co-organized by Dance and Singing Interest Groups on 11 Jan. With hours of singing, dancing and over 25 lucky draw prizes, everyone had a fabulous afternoon celebrating the New Year. Click to see photos. |
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Ngong Ping charity walk |
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The Institute's team, comprising Edwin Yeung, Jeremy Chiu, Ernest Mok and Patrick Sung, competed in the Elite 23km race of the Ngong Ping charity walk on 11 Jan. Click to see photos. |
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Sailing Interest Group New Year gathering |
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Nearly 40 members joined the SIG New Year BBQ gathering on 11 Jan. Click to see photos. |
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| Other member events and services |
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Merry Monday |
At the Merry Monday on 2 Feb., Louis Wong will introduce fine wines from the top regions of Spain, with focus on two native grapes – tempranillo and garnacha. Tasting notes from leading wine critics will be provided. |
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Tennis training course |
The elementary tennis training course, which comprises four 2-hour sessions, will commence on Tuesday evenings starting from March, subject to venue availability. Experienced coach will provide a structural training for beginners. |
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Calligraphy class |
The elementary calligraphy class on Kai Shu (楷書), which comprises 12 lessons on Thursday evenings, will commence on 5 March. Join now to learn this Chinese traditional art from the famous calligrapher Lau Choi-cheong (劉才昌). |
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Recreation and Sports Club for
Hong Kong Professional Bodies News |
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RSCP golf tournament |
Don't miss your chance to represent the Institute to compete with the architects, dentists, doctors, lawyers and surveyors in the annual RSCP golf tournament on 4 March at Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course. |
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Click here for more event photos. |
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Click here to see the at-a-glance calendar for more member activities.
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