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Issue no. 65 (30 March 2015)
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CPAs sweep top medals from Standard Chartered's Business Challenge Cup and Chairman Cup |
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A resounding success for our runners who won six top awards in the Standard Chartered's Business Challenge Cup – champions and first runner-ups – in all three categories. Champion team members include Tony Kwan and Un Hou-chio (full), Fu Wing-yiu and Michael Yeung (half), and Chau Ka-chung and Nicholas Ball (10km). Franklin Leung and Patrick Sung (full), Terry Chiu and Pan Po-shing (half), and Ernest Mok and Wong Chun-wai (10km) placed second. Our Immediate Past President Clement Chan and Past President Keith Pogson also won the champion in the 10km Chairman Cup race. Click to see results and photos of the prize presentation ceremony. |
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CPAs reign in RSCP golf tournament |
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Congratulations to the Institute's golf team for clinching championship at the RSCP golf tournament on 4 March against architects, dentists, doctors, lawyers and surveyors. Click to see results and photos.
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Sports and Recreation Club News |
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Bowling courses |
Sign up for the bowling courses in April and May at the South China Athletic Association Bowling Centre to improve your bowling technique skills. |
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Dance events |
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Jazz Funk will continue on Friday in April while Jazz will be on Saturday in May. Come join and stay fit with dancing. |
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The April dance dinner will be held on 24 April at
"百樂會", Tsim Sha Tsui. |
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SIG gathering |
Before the sailing season begins, the Sailing Interest Group organizing committee is holding a hiking event to Lamma Island on 25 April for SIG members to mingle and introduce upcoming activities. |
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Golf events |
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Sign up for "driver and woods course" on 2 May to learn from golf professional, Hong Cheung. |
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Last chance to join the outbound golf day on 18 April at Phoenix Hill Golf Club in Dongguan. |
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Fitness training |
The Athletics Interest Group is running a fitness training class in April focusing on cardio and stretching exercises for members to maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
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Photography events |
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Photography gatherings with a field trip will be organized in April and May for members who are interested in taking travel photographs by using mirrorless cameras or smartphones. |
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Two series of photography sharing sessions will be held between May and June to cover studio flash portrait for product, light painting, man and baby and pre-wedding portraits, and outdoor action photography with Kung Fu fighters and dancers. |
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Singing events |
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Singing Interest Group is organizing its first live jam night on 2 May, featuring the songs of Eason Chan and Joey Yung, to offer members a new singing sensation with live music accompaniment.
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Come join the 12-session singing technique class starting in May on Thursday evenings or Saturday afternoons, to sharpen your vocal skills. |
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CPA basketball competition |
Enrol in the CPA basketball competition, which is expected to begin in mid-May, to challenge yourself to this exciting ball game. |
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CPA marathon competition |
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Congratulations to our CPA and QP runners who achieved wonderful results in the Standard Chartered Marathon 2015. Winners of the CPA marathon competition and SRC cup received their awards at the post-marathon drinks on 24 March. Click to see results and photos. |
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First mini bridge tournament |
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Congratulations to Lui Tat-ying and Mui Chok-wah for their victories at the first mini bridge tournament on 14 March. Dora Lo and Tong Yat-chong were first runner-ups, while Michael Cheng and Fung Siu-fan were second runner-ups. Click to see photos. |
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Keel boat sailing day cruise |
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Ten participants joined the day cruise on 21 March with a seafood lunch at Po Toi Island. Click to see photos. |
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Beat the Banana |
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Eighteen members and their family members participated in the "World Cancer Research Fund 10th Beat the Banana! Charity Run" on 15 March. The Institute's Trust Fund also supported the charity with HK$8,000 donation. Click to see photos. |
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Other member events and services |
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Merry Monday on wine and chocolate |
At the Merry Monday on 13 April, speaker Julia Iaconelli will give you tips on pairing wines and chocolates. Join now to find out your own desirable combination. |
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Joint professional networking party – “The Gatsby Glam” |
Come make new friends with other young professionals over a costume party – "The Gatsby Glam" – on 17 April in Zentral. |
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Calligraphy class |
Taught by famous calligrapher Lau Choi-cheong (劉才昌), the 15-session calligraphy class on Wang Xizhi's (王羲之) Xing Shu (行書) and Cao Shu (草書) will commence on 18 April. |
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Reminder: tennis training |
The elementary tennis training course, which has four 2-hour sessions, will commence on Tuesday evenings starting from 21 April, subject to venue availability. Experienced coach will provide a structural training for beginners. |
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Photography practice |
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Two photography practice sessions led by Photography Interest Group Deputy Convenor, Anntice Lai, were held in February and March. Participants also shared their skills and techniques in macro photography for plants. Click to see photos. |
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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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