2024 River Light Issue II

issue 02 May / 2024

BUSINESS AFFAIRS FLAGSHIP PROJECT

CREATIVE ODYSSEY 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FLAGSHIP PROJECT

V-SUPPORT SHA TIN WE CARE PUBLIC RELATIONS FLAGSHIP PROJECT

DRAGON BOAT RACE 2024 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT HOW

HONG KONG'S NO.1 INTERNATIONAL RANKED INLINE SKATER

VAnessa Mimi Wong

Grab Every Chance for Success JCI Vice President: Mark Joseph David

Fruitful Life in JC

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Contents JCI Creed, Mission and Vision Editor Message

JCI, JCI Sha Tin Introduction Social Media

Message from President Message from NP Message from NAEO & PA

Event Summary

Event Promotion

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JCI Creed

JCI Mission

We believe

To provide leadership development opportunities that

That faith in god gives meaning and purpose to human life

empower young people to create positive change.

That brotherhood of man transcends to sovereignty of nations

提供發展機會以促進青年人創造積極正面的改變

That economic justice can best be won by freemen through free enterprise That government should be of laws, rather than of men And that service to humanity is the best work of life 我們深信 篤信真理可使人類的生命具有意義和目的

JCI Vision

人類的親愛精神沒有疆域的限制 經濟上的公平應由自由的人通過自由企業的途徑獲得之 健全的組織應建立在法治的精神上 人格是世界上最大的寶藏

To be the foremost global network of young leaders.

服務人群是人生最崇高的工作

成為全球具領導性的青年積極公民網絡

Editor Message Greetings and welcome to the 2nd Issue of Riverlight, we are thrilled to present a summary of the JCI Sha Tin events that took place in the first quarter of the year, and providing you with a comprehensive overview of the chapter's activities and accomplishments.

Additionally, as we gear up for the highly anticipated 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer, Riverlight remains committed to keeping you informed about the vibrant culture in Sha Tin. We will bring you the latest news in the community and highlights from the world of sports, celebrating the achievements of local athletes.

Looking ahead, we are excited to provide an overview of the upcoming events that promise to make JCI Sha Tin's calendar even more remarkable. From engaging community initiatives to inspiring projects, we will showcase the exciting lineup of events that await you in the coming months. Stay tuned for a captivating journey through the dynamic and thriving neighborhood of Sha Tin. Please also follow to our social media, and Link-Tree to stay connected with us!

Plato Ho

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Honorary Treasurer (Corporate Communication/Publication)

MAY/2024

Interview with VAnessa Mimi Wong

Interview with JCI VP Mark Joseph David

JCI Sha Tin Prospective Members' Spotlight

NAEO Ad

Sha Tin Column & Shing Mun River

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About JCI JCI MEMBERS TAKE ACTION AND PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE

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informed decisions and take action. As globally minded young

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people, we all have rights, responsibilities and share goals. We

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our world and our future. Embracing new ideas, collaboration and

擁有解決當今關鍵挑戰的熱情和勇氣。

diversity, we have the passion and courage to address the critical challenges of our time.

About JCI Sha Tin Junior Chamber International Sha Tin (JCI Sha Tin) was founded

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of the few local Chapters with strong connections with the local

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community.

商業事務、國際事務等範疇為更多人帶來持續的正面影響。

Social Media JCI Hong Kong

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JCI Sha Tin

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Message from President 6XPPHU KDV TXLHWO\ DUULYHG DQG WKH DLU LV ÀOOHG ZLWK WKH \RXWKIXO HVVHQFH 2XU VHFRQG HGLWLRQ of Riverlight has successfully emerged from the hard work and dedication. In line with the Olympic year of 2024, the JCI Sha Tin has chosen sports as the theme for three consecutive editions of Riverlight. Moreover, throughout the year, our activities will encompass a variety of emerging sports, aiming to create a healthy and dynamic 2024 for all. :H $V 2QH LV RXU VORJDQ IRU WKLV \HDU V\PEROL]LQJ RXU JRDO RI XQLW\ DQG FROOHFWLYH VXFFHVV 7KLV VSLULW UHVRQDWHV SHUIHFWO\ ZLWK GUDJRQ ERDW UDFLQJ ZKLFK HPSKDVL]HV WHDPZRUN ZKROHKHDUWHG GHGLFDWLRQ DQG D VKDUHG REMHFWLYH RI UHDFKLQJ WKH ÀQLVK OLQH ,Q GUDJRQ ERDW racing, there is no room for individualism, as even the slightest disharmony can disrupt the team's rhythm.

In addition to dragon boat racing, we have also launched two flagship events which are V-Support Sha Tin We Care for community development and Creative Odyssey for business affairs. V-Support Sha Tin We continues our focus on the physical and mental well-being of the elderly from last year's V Support Sha Tin Buddies while Creative Odyssey aims to provide \RXQJ SHRSOH ZLWK RSSRUWXQLWLHV WR H[SORUH EH\RQG +RQJ .RQJ DQG IRVWHU FXOWXUDO FUHDWLYLW\ I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the unwavering support of my Board of Directors, who has stood by me through thick and thin. May the next eight months of 2024 be ÀOOHG ZLWK IXOÀOOPHQW DQG VDWLVIDFWLRQ IRU DOO

Elaine Tang

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From the impactful CD Project - V Support Sha Tin We Care to the inspiring BA Project Project Insight - Creative Odyssey and the inclusive Dragon Boat races, JCI Shatin have exemplified the true essence of unity in diversity. By embracing individuals from all walks of life, we have not only enriched our community but also set a powerful precedent for collaboration and understanding.

In sync with the Olympic year, where the world unites through the language of sports, JCI 6KDWLQ·V SURMHFWV KDYH VHUYHG DV EHDFRQV RI KRSH DQG FDPDUDGHULH -XVW DV DWKOHWHV VWULYH for excellence and camaraderie on the global stage, we too, through our collective efforts, embody the same ethos of teamwork and perseverance.

Let us continue to champion the principles of inclusivity and sportsmanship, weaving a tapestry of harmony and empowerment across our nation. Together, we can break down barriers, elevate one another, and pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

With unwavering dedication,

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Message from NAEO This year, JCI Sha Tin is brimming with fresh ideas, infusing the activities with innovation and a sense of renewal.

One notable transformation is the shift from the traditional Sha Tin Classroom to the dynamic 'Project How'. Members now employ Design Thinking to craft engaging games for their peers, honing their attention to execution details. Participants also embrace Critical Thinking, allowing them to critically assess situations and make informed decisions. It's a true case of learning through gaming.

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Whereas, she actively seeks input from board members to improve strategies and provide innovative ideas, making her a team leader. One of her most important characteristics is trustworthiness and transparency. It allows her to promote an environment of open communication among the team. :H DV 2QH NHHS ÀJKWLQJ IRU RXU JRDO

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As the Presidential Advisor of JCI Sha Tin, I am proud to see our members working hard to embody the spirit of our slogan, "We as One".

By hosting two flagship projects – "V-Support Sha Tin We Care" elderly home visit and "Creative Odyssey" cultural and creative workshops and Mainland exchange program, members got the opportunity to contribute to the development of Sha Tin community by caring local elderly people and engaging young individuals respectively. They serve as living examples on how we can serve our community and foster the spirit of unity.

I hope that through these projects, our members will build strong teamwork skills and expand their personal networks so that they will serve our community as one family in the future.

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Event Summary

06.01.2024

12.01.2024

JCI Hong Kong Inaugural Ceremony

JCI Sha Tin Inaugural Ceremony cum January Monthly Fellowship Gathering

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JCI Sha Tin, WE AS ONE!!

Vice President Senator Michele Lau and National Records and The Inaugural ceremony was successfully held on 12 January

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Inaugural Ceremony!

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Vice President Mark Joseph David for exchanging ideas with our

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Board members!! More of the interview recap will be reported on

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The installation of President Elaine Tang and the 2024 Board of Directors was conducted under the witness together with National President Senator Ben Mak, Past National Presidents, National $VVLJQHG ([HFXWLYH 2IILFHU +RZDUG 6]H 1DWLRQDO 2IILFHUV &KDSWHU·V 3DVW 3UHVLGHQWV DQG 6HQDWRUV $QG LQGXFWLRQ RI prospective members to ordinary members at the same time.

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12.02.2024

20.02.2024

Sha Tin Buddies Lunar New Year Gathering

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February Monthly Fellowship Gathering cum

refreshing time hiking Fo Dau Ping ( 蝌蚪坪 ) and had lunch together.

Cambodia Food Night

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The Asia-Pacific Conference (ASPAC) this year will be held in

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Cambodia in June 2024. We have a tease of Cambodia culinary H[SHULHQFHV LQ +RQJ .RQJ ZKLOH HQMR\ PHHWLQJ QHZ IULHQGV ZLWK -&, +RQJ .RQJ -D\FHHWWHV DQG -&, 4XHHQVZD\ 6HH \RX LQ Cambodia!

17.02.2024 Yuen Long Poon Choi Gathering 7KDQN \RX -&, <XHQ /RQJ IRU LQYLWLQJ 6KD 7LQ EXGGLHV WR MRLQ Poon Choi Gathering! It is a precious experience for trying out authentic Pon Choi in Walled Villages.

We are also so happy to enjoy lion dance performance, a traditional martial arts to start this year of Dragon!

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01.03.2024

09-10.03.2024

JCIHK Prospective Member's Orientation

5-Star Training Camp

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Training Camp! We hope that this enhanced your understanding towards the JCI community and enjoy your JC Life!

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14.03.2024 March Monthly Fellowship Gathering cum Physiognomy Workshop ¶2EVHUYH WKH SHUVRQ NQRZ WKHLU EHKDYLRU· D SHUVRQ·V DSSHDUDQFH is formed by factors such as parental genes and hormones. We were glad to invite our Prospective Member Dame Hannah Lee to share with us magic of physiognomy. We have learnt through the workshop understanding the mysteries of facial features can greatly help oneself to play to their strengths and improve their shortcomings!

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23.03.2024

13 / 20.04.2024

Project HOW

V-Support Sha Tin We Care Home Visit

Project HOW (Harmony, Overcome, Win) is a Leadership

To kickstart our Community Development Project – JCI Sha

Development Project Series this year! Through different activities

Tin V-Support Sha Tin We Care, JCI Sha Tin Members and

and workshops, participants could learn leadership skills and

registered volunteers have visited over 20 elderly-taking-care-of-

communication skills to be an all-rounded leader. Project HOW

elderly families on 13 and 20 April. The aim is to listen carefully

kickstarted in March with the popular Life Action Role Play (LARP)

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game, which could develop our problem solving skills, teamwork,

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effective questioning and more!

information for our event planning ahead and forward feedback to RXU VXSSRUWLQJ RUJDQL]DWLRQV IRU SURORQJHG IROORZ XS

Stay tuned for the future events from Project HOW Series!

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Event Promotion Dragon Boat Festival Join us in celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival as we come

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together for the highly anticipated Dragon Boat Race and

Day, which will take place on June 10, 2024, a public holiday.

Training event. After a year-long wait, the time has finally

The venue for this exciting event is the Sha Tin Shing Mun River.

arrived to immerse ourselves in the festivities. This year,

To ensure everyone's safety and proficiency, we have planned

under the empowering theme of "WE AS ONE," we are

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proud to include individuals with disabilities in our dragon

conducted on weekends from April to June 2024. It is mandatory

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for all participants to attend at least one training session to gain essential skills and knowledge.

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who have normal hearing. By blending diverse abilities, we

and thrilling Dragon Boat Festival celebration. Let's come

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together, break barriers, and create lasting memories.

power of sports in breaking down barriers and fostering unity Scan the code on page 2 for registration NOW!

among all participants.

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Creative Odyssey

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individuals and discover GBA creative industry opportunities

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together. We are also honoured to have invited Din-Dong, a

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well-known cartoon portrait as our Event Ambassador!

Following-up, we will have a workshop and exchange tour to GBA this summer! If you are also an IP design owner, do not hesitate to MRLQ XV DQG WDNH WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ WR VKRZFDVH \RXU ,3 LQ RXU JDPLÀHG gala in July.

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V-Support Sha Tin We Care Community Development Project has been a featured project within JCI Sha Tin! This year, the topic “V-Support Sha Tin We Care” aims to help the elder-take-care-ofelder families in Sha Tin district to re-enter the community, rebuild the social network, create positive mind and learn how to better taking care of their beloved partner and relieve their pressure.

Thus, we have listened to the need for the target audience in April to kickstart the project. In May, we will host a visit tour to “Jockey Club Age at home Gerontech Education and Rental Service” to discover how gerontech HQDEOHV VDIHW\ DQG UHOLHYH FDUHU·V EXUGHQ In June and July, it is expected to have workshop for $O]HLPHU·V 'LVHDVH DQG KRPH VDIHW\ 7KHQ IROORZ XS with Carnival cum Closing Ceremony. To gather NGOs or partners to join the carnival booth who share the same visions and missions with us, and enjoy the happy time together with the elderly families.

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29 Oct - 02 Nov 2024

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Featured Article

If you don't give any effort, you won't get any reward,

so Keep reaching up high!

VAnessa Mimi Wong

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Speed Skater Queen:

Can We Get Proportional Returns with our Effort?

Interview and written by Plato

A Passion Ignited Young

Sacrifices for Success

It was a pleasant time sitting down with Vanessa Mimi Wong,

Her dedication paid off as she advanced to compete at elite levels like

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internationally, to learn more about her journey and the dedication

in Taiwan since around age 16 to access better facilities and training

required to reach the highest level.

environments. "The atmosphere and coaches in Taiwan really allowed me to take my skating to the next level to be competitive internationally."

Vanessa's passion for skating began at a young age when her mom enrolled her in figure skating lessons at 4 years old. "I was inspired

Even the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns became an opportunity,

by my mom's aspiration for me, but I also just found skating really fun

as Vanessa used the time to train in Europe and unlock new

personally," 9DQHVVD UHFDOOV $W \HDUV ROG VKH FRPSHWHG LQ KHU ÀUVW

improvements in her skating. She was ready to reduce her rigorous

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training schedule after participating in top competitions like the Asian

the sport, Vanessa continued progressing through the ranks with the

Games and World Championships in 2023.

encouragement of her coaches.

However, Vanessa's passion and positive perspective would keep

Changing Disciplines

her from slowing down. "I just enjoy the process of competing and

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2 years showed me age isn't a barrier to improving if you stick with

Vanessa eventually transitioned to inline speed skating in her teenage

it. I love training every day, always having goals, and that feeling of

years. "I was inspired to challenge myself and really enjoy the sense of

accomplishment."

the sense of achievement it gives me. Plus, my progress these past

speed," she explains. "Inline speed skating requires more endurance while still needing power, which suited me as I got older."

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Inspiring a Sporting Future :LWK UHFHQW 2O\PSLF \HDUV UDLVLQJ WKH SURÀOH RI VSRUWV 9DQHVVD KRSHV KHU VWRU\ FDQ LQVSLUH PRUH SHRSOH LQ +RQJ .RQJ WR EH DZDUH DQG SDUWLFLSDWH LQ GLIIHUHQW VSRUWV 0\ JRDOV DUH WR NHHS LPSURYLQJ ZLQ PRUH WRXUQDPHQWV IRU +RQJ .RQJ DQG SURYH WR WKH ZRUOG WKDW RXU DWKOHWHV LQ +RQJ .RQJ DUH YHU\ FRPSHWLWLYH , ZDQW WR SURPRWH LQOLQH speed skating and hopefully see more facilities and training for the sport to develop here."

An Unrelenting Mindset When I ask about her mindset for dealing with the immense work required, Vanessa doesn't hedge. "The journey has had so many falls and setbacks that nobody one sees.

The more people doubt you can get back up, the more you should keep trying. Don't get discouraged so quickly. Do it a few more times and you'll discover what you're capable RI ,W V JUXHOLQJ EXW \RX OO ÀQG WKH MRXUQH\ IUXLWIXO 7KHUH V DOZD\V D KLJKHU PRXQWDLQ DQG you'll want to keep reaching higher. I'll never stop until I get there, so you can't give up either."

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A Journey of Growth and Leadership: An Exclusive Interview with

JCI Vice President Written by Plato Ho

In an exclusive interview, we had the opportunity to delve into the world of Junior Chamber International (JCI) through the eyes of JCI Vice

A Roller Coaster Ride

President – Mark Joseph David from Philippines. Mark, who has been

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initiatives and his personal growth within JCI.

the age of 20 and has held various positions, including local president, regional vice president

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One Year to Lead

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For university students like our editor and other fellow Jaycees

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with each position. He believes that the slogan “one year to lead”

opportunities that JCI offers. He believes that starting early in JCI

encapsulates the essence of leadership in JCI, where each year

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brings different roles and experiences.

when they step into the professional world.

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members learn to communicate effectively, manage disagreements, and develop public speaking skills. These skills, he believes, are invaluable when transitioning from university to the workplace.

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JCI Sha Tin Prospective

Members' Spotlight Johnson Fung Personal motto: 1RW DOO RI XV FDQ GR JUHDW WKLQJV but we can do small things with great love.

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To me, people-to-people bonding fosters mutual growth and makes the world a better place, and joining JCI Sha Tin KHOSV PH IXOÀOO WKLV OLIH SXUSRVH , KDG WKH FKDQFH WR RUJDQL]H a Life Action Role Playing Game and brought much fun to the participants under the leadership of some experienced JCI senior fellows. It was a rewarding experience and made me a more well-rounded person. I hope to do it again in the future and aspire to pick up more languages to help me expand my global reach.

Yuki Yu Personal motto: Try my best!

Professional Job: Primary School Teacher 6LQFH SDUWLFLSDWLQJ LQ -&, 6KD 7LQ 3URVSHFWLYH 0HPEHU·V 2ULHQWDWLRQ LQ ODWH December 2023, I knew more about JCI. I am so glad to join JCI Sha Tin and VWDUW P\ -& MRXUQH\ , KDYH MRLQHG GLIIHUHQW -& HYHQWV WR EURDGHQ P\ KRUL]RQV and meet new friends in the last few months. Now I am working on a community development project with other members to help double-aging families. I need to VSHQG VRPH VSDUH WLPH IRU WKLV SURMHFW EXW LW PHDQV D IXOÀOOLQJ DQG PHDQLQJIXO life to me. JCI provides a lot of opportunities to create positive change. I hope to ÀQG VHOI YDOXH DQG KDYH VHOI GHYHORSPHQW LQ P\ -& MRXUQH\

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With the compliments of 2024 JCI Hong Kong National Vice President and National Assigned Executive Officer:

Howard Sze

Shing Mun River &

Dragon Boat Festival In the heart of Sha Tin flows the Shing Mun River, a haven for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. Once a year, the river transforms into a vibrant spectacle for the Dragon Boat Festival.

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