Issue no. 72 (27 October 2015)

  News highlight

Early bird rate for Annual Dinner extended

Make your reservation to enjoy the early bird rate for this year's Annual Dinner on 7 Dec. The promotion has been extended to 11 Nov. Come meet and mingle with fellow CPAs and enjoy an evening with members' performances. The theme of this year "CPAs Go Green" is in line with the Institute's ongoing practice to embrace corporate social responsibility. Join this green party now.

 
Sports and Recreation Committee News

  Upcoming events
 

Photography practice session

The practice session will take place on 8 Nov. for members who wish to practise shooting techniques on withered lotus photography.


Bowling winter league

Team up with your fellow bowlers or join other individual registrants to form a team in the bowling winter league which will run for 12 weeks starting from 13 Nov.


Support our Oxfam Trailwalker teams

The Institute has formed 10 teams for this year's Oxfam Trailwalker on 20-21 Nov. Put forward your name if you would like to be a support team member to deliver food and material, help at designated points or run with the team members.

To support the teams (S695028502900670068, 0069007005900591 and 0592), please make a donation to Oxfam.


CPA singing contest

Don't miss your chance to showcase your talents at the CPA singing contest on 15 Nov. and compete with fellow members. Enrolment deadline has been extended to 28 Oct.


Golf events

Sign up for the "play with a golf professional" on 21 Nov. to hone your skills with Billy Ma, a HKPGA.

Enrol in the golf training course starting on 28 Nov. at the South China Athletic Association where beginner and intermediate sessions are available.

Enjoy a golf getaway by joining the 2-day-1-night golf trip to Palm Island Resort on 6-7 Dec.


Dance events

In November, the Jazz class will run on Saturdays starting on 14 Nov.

The November dance dinner will take place on 27 Nov. at "百樂會" in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Fitness training

The Athletics Interest Group is running a fitness training class in November focusing on stretching exercises. Join now to maintain a healthy lifestyle.


Singing technique class

Sign up for the singing technique class commencing in late November where Tuesday evening and Saturday afternoon sessions are available.


Snooker training courses

Last chance to sign up for the beginner and intermediate snooker training courses in November for members to brush up their skills.


Sailing events

A level 1 – introduction to sailing course will be held in December at the Jockey Club Wong Shek Water Sports Centre for beginners to have a try on sailing.

If you are holders of the LCSD 420 helmsman competency record, come join the sailing trip with other CPA sailors on 6 Dec.

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

If you have signed up with the Institute as CPA runners at the 2016 Standard Chartered Marathon, please come to collect your runner's pack from the Institute in January upon receipt of the organizer's acceptance letter in November. Stay tuned for the collection details.

 
 
Other member events and services
  Upcoming events

Merry Monday

How to maximize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights? At the Merry Monday on 2 Nov., Institute member Rainier Lam will share his experience on seeing this spectacular natural phenomena in Iceland and northern Canada.


Calligraphy class

Taught by famous calligrapher Lau Choi-cheong (劉才昌), the 15-session calligraphy class on Xing Shu (行書) will commence on 12 Nov.


Tennis training course

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


Music appreciation night

At the music appreciation night on 24 Nov., speaker Stella Leung will share her experience of classical music by using excerpts from various compositions by Mozart, Chopin and Bach. Join the night to let music reduce your work stress.


 
  Membership benefits

Insurance

The group medical and life insurance programmes for individuals and member firms have been renewed. Click to see the policies' highlights for 2015-16.


Discount offers

Watson's Wine – 5%-43% discount on the fine Cognac brand – Tesseron until 30 Nov.

The Hong Kong Management Association – enrolment discount for the January 2016 intake of MSc Accounting and Financial Management and BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance offered with the University of the West of England.

 
Recreation and Sports Club for
Hong Kong Professional Bodies News

 
  Competitions and awards

RSCP Snooker Tournament

Congratulations to the Institute's snooker team who defeated five other teams and clinched its first championship at the RSCP Snooker Tournament which concluded on 11 Oct. Members Eric Chung and Benson Lam also won individual and pair awards. Click to see results and photos.

 

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