Issue no. 68 (24 June 2015)

News highlight

RSCP annual dinner cum singing contest
Congratulations to Elaine Kwong and Adam Wong who clinched the championship in the Recreation and Sports Club for Hong Kong Professional Bodies singing contest (group category) held at its annual dinner on 23 May. President Dennis Ho and Vice Presidents Mabel Chan and Ivy Cheung were among the cheering team with 60 members. Click to see photos.

Sports and Recreation Club News

Upcoming SRC events

	Athletics Interest Group events
		Come join the health talk by Elton Ng, a sports physiotherapist, on preventive measures and treatments for sports injuries on 29 June.
		A series of trailwalker practices will take place leading up to the Oxfam Trailwalker in November. Sign up and get yourself prepared for the challenge.
		The fitness training class between July and September will focus on cardio and stretching exercises for members to stay fit and flexible.

	Football team members wanted
	The Football Interest Group is recruiting members to form representative teams to participate in the 11-a-side league starting in August. If you are a football enthusiast and have a strong sense of team spirit, join our teams by 30 June.

	Dance events
		The elementary Waltz course taught by Polly Cheung will commence on 8 July at Tsim Sha Tsui. Join now to learn this elegant ballroom dance.
		In July, Jazz Funk will continue on Fridays, while Jazz will be held on Saturdays. Choose the one which best suits your interest.
		The July dance dinner will be held on 24 July at Sladance in Tsim Sha Tsui.

	Priority entry for the Standard Chartered Marathon 2016
	By virtue of Institute's membership with the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association, members can register as HKAAA registered athlete to enjoy the priority entry for the 2016 Standard Chartered Marathon. If you do not wish to miss the 2016 marathon, please complete and return your application with required document by 10 July.

	Dragon boat training course
	The Dragon Boat Interest Group is organizing a training course for beginners on 12 and 19 July.

	Sailing courses
	Training courses including levels one and two dinghy sailing are available in August and September for you to explore this exciting sport. Different schedules and venues are available.

	Photography events
		A professional photographer will talk about taking photos in South Pole at the sharing session on 24 July.
		Two practice sessions will be organized in July and August for members who are interested in evening and sunset photography.

Competitions and awards

Second mini bridge tournament
Stephen Lee and Fong Yuk won the championship in the second mini bridge tournament on 13 June. Dora Lo and Hon Sze-chung were first runner-ups, while Fok Kai-kwong and Martin Lee were second runner-ups. Click to see photos.

CPA badminton championship
Congratulations to the top winners of the 31 May CPA badminton championship: T.W. Yap (men's singles), Jenny Chan (women's singles), Kenny Cheng and Eric Man (men's doubles), Jenny Chan and Maggie Law (women's doubles) and Angel Kwong and T.W. Yap (mixed doubles). Click to see results and photos.

Past events

CPA music night
Around 100 members and their friends enjoyed the singing and guitar performances put together by Singing Interest Group at the CPA music night on 13 June. Vice Presidents Mabel Chan and Ivy Cheung and Council members Patrick Law and Stephen Law were among the audience to support the event.

Hong Kong Geopark visit
Around 50 members and their families and friends spent a wonderful Sunday visiting the geopark, including Lai Chi Chong and the Grass Island, on 7 June. Click to see photos.

Other member events and services

Upcoming events

	Merry Monday
	Leadership skills are important to career development. At the Merry Monday on 6 July, a speaker from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Art's Extension and Continuing Education for Life will talk about how to enhance your leadership skills through improvisation drama. Members will find it easy to assimilate the techniques that a good leader should possess in a fun way.

	Tennis training
	The elementary and intermediate tennis courses in July are now open for enrolment. Consisting of four 2-hour training sessions, the courses will have experienced coaches providing structural training and practice.

Membership benefits

Discount offers

	MNC InnoForm HK Ltd – 5% discount for tickets of 2CELLO TOUR 2015 on 14 July.

	Pudao Wines – 25% discount on online wine purchase (except spirits) and 10% discount on its events subscription by 30 Dec.

	Telford International – Up to 25% discount on selected wines by 31 Aug.

	Watson's Wine – 23% discount on two Chilean wine brands: Arboleda and Seña by 30 June.

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