Queen's College Old Boys' Association Annual Report 2022-23 and Newsletter Issue 63

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About Queen's College Old Boys' Association

Honorary Secretary's Statement

At a Glance

Event Highlights

The Year in Review

Duty to Serve

Brothers Asunder – QC160 Gala Dinner

QC160 Tourbillon by QCOBA and Memorigin

QC160 Whisky "Brothers in Thunder"

QC Family DETERMINANT Tees

QC160 Thank You Ceremony and Dinner

Other QC160 Events

Passing the Torch

QC160 Cotton Tea and Open Days 2023

Educational Visits

Flagship in Fellowship

Professional Networking

Sports and Social Service

Stern and Sturdy Support

Life Planning, Lifelong Learning

Role to Play

About Queen's College Old Boys' Association

Background

Founded in 1920 with Sir Robert HO Tung as the founding President in 1921, Queen's College Old Boys' Association (QCOBA) is incorporated under the Registered Trustees Incorporation Ordinance (Chapter 306 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and is governed by its Constitution and led by the Executive Committee (ExCom).

In addition, QCOBA is a club with the Certificate of Compliance issued by the Office of the Licensing Authority under the Clubs (Safety of Premises) Ordinance (Cap. 376) and a premises with the Club Liquor Licence

issued by the Liquor Licensing Board under the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (Cap. 109). QCOBA is also the holder of the Government Land Licence of the land where Stanley Ho Astronomical Observatory (QCOBA) (SHAO) is located.

QCOBA works closely with Queen's College (QC), the Student Council (SC) of QC and the Queen's College Parents-Teachers' Association (QCPTA) on the wellbeing of Old Boys and students, school development and support to the school.

Our Mission

QCOBA has been committed to serving the alma mater and the community for over a century. Our vision is to spare no effort in building a strong and sturdy alumni network, thereby strengthening the brotherhood and core values of QC. The mission of QCOBA as enshrined in its Constitution is:

• To give a corporate existence to an association of the Old Boys;

• To maintain and to strengthen the good feelings and relations that have always existed between the College and the Old Boys;

• To promote fellowship amongst the Old Boys;

• To promote and carry out schemes for the benefit of the College and/or in the interests of the Association;

• To undertake charitable, educational and welfare activities of all kinds and to support and subscribe to any charity or relief or public fund in Hong Kong or elsewhere and to make donations to such persons or institutions and in such cases as the Association shall think fit to

promote the same;

• To advance and promote education and to establish and maintain schools and to found scholarships, exhibitions and libraries and to promote the same;

• Subject to the requirements of the Companies Ordinance and the Land Acquisition (Possessory Title) Ordinance (Cap. 130), to acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise any lands, buildings or property which may be requisite for the purposes of, or capable of being conveniently used in connection with, any of the objects of the Association; and

• To invest and deal with the moneys of the Association not immediately required upon such securities and in such manner as may from time to time be determined.

Our Values

Our team and projects are guided by QCOBA's commitments to:

Proactive, pragmatic and sustainable development;

Education and heritage promotion with the community

Serving Old Boys and the alma mater with unity and diversity;

Supporting the next generation in the face of challenges;

Enhancing communication in scaling new heights

Evidence-based and professional decision-making.

Honorary Secretary's Statement

Come back stronger

Pursuant to Article 53(b) of the Constitution, I submit this Annual Report 2022-23 (as of September 2, 2023) for your consideration at the (96th) Annual General Meeting 2023 to be held on September 16.

As the tenth Annual Report since the conversion from plain text to visuals in 2013-14, this is the best timing to consolidate the many exciting moments in the past year at the close of QC 160th anniversary (QC160) celebrations in a re-organised presentation, highlighting the achievements we made together and directions for the future.

We come back stronger. With the long-awaited lifting of anti-epidemic rules, our team quickly kick-started and beefed up year-long preparations for the Gala Dinner to less than five months. We hope we have not let you down. From your happy faces to the strong fraternity rebuilt at this first mega reunion since end-2018, all of the team's hard work coupled with additional dressing to recall the fond QC memories we may once have forgotten during COVID-19 bore fruit. It is always heartening to see everyone in good health despite challenges.

Thanks to the support from and teamwork of Members, Old Boys and stakeholders, we have emerged from the very difficult years. With step-by-step attempts and alternative plans tried out extensively and collectively,

they became part of the solid foundation upon which the success and progress of the comeback can be built. When we preserve and persevere, things can still be better amid changing circumstances.

To me, the other special boost of confidence was the QC160 Singing Contest Final in December 2022 coorganised by SC and QCOBA, where an artiste first adjudicated and sang. At the beginning of the path to normalcy, we were particularly impressed to see boys and Old Boys in overjoy, relaxation and interaction, which were close to absence in their high school years. We have a lot more to do to support juniors in resuming their energy for further milestones to extend the QC legacy of which we are proud.

When we say goodbye to few and hello to some, let's not forget that we come together to commit to something bigger than ourselves.

Terence LEE Honorary Secretary, QCOBA Hong

Kong, September 2, 2023

At a Glance

As of July 31, 2023, there were 3 724 Members including 3 673 Life Members (98.6 per cent), increasing 6.4 per cent and 7.2 per cent respectively compared to the same period in 2022. Breakdown figures are tabulated below:

Abbreviations 2022

ESGEnvironmental, social and governance ExComExecutive Committee

HKUUniversity of Hong Kong

QCQueen's College

QC160Queen's College 160th anniversary

QCOBAQueen's College Old Boys' Association

QCPTAQueen's College Parents-Teachers' Association

QCSMCQueen's College School Management Committee

SC Student Council

SHAOStanley Ho Astronomical Observatory (QCOBA)

Event Highlights

October 14QC160 Virtual Health Exhibition

October 15Sharing Session for S3 on Entrepreneurial Experience

October 21New S1 QC Windbreakers Donation Ceremony

October 27Visit to Gerontech Centres

November 3Mutual Help Network for Real Estate and Construction Sector

November 8(95th) Annual General Meeting 2022

November 20Games Days 2022 (Table Tennis and Badminton)

November 23QC160 Thank You Ceremony and Dinner

November 27Games Days 2022 (Shuttlecock-kicking)

December 1Unearth Ceremony of QC150 Time Capsule

December 2Annual Speech Day 2022

December 9QC160 Singing Contest Final

December 182022 World Cup Final Live in QCOBA

2023

January 19-21Lunar New Year Bazaar 2023

January 30-31Visit to PMQ for S1

February 12 Marathon Team QC 2023

February 26

March 10

March 28

March 31

Games Day 2023 (Basketball)

Talk on University Programmes and Life for S5

Talk on Elective Selection for S3

QC160 Sparkling Red Silk Cotton Chrysanthemum Tea

March 31 & April 1Annual Open Days 2023 "Odyssey"

April 19 Sharing Session for S4-5 on ESG and Startup

May 2

May 20

June 17

June 28

July 3

July 7

August 12

QC160 Tourbillon by QCOBA and Memorigin

Brothers Asunder – QC160 Gala Dinner

Flag Day of Principal Chan Free Tutorial World

Fanling Kau Yan College's Visit to SHAO

QC and QCOBA Secondary School's Visit to SHAO

Career Expo for S4-5

Professional Gathering for Healthcare Sector

August 18 QC160 Whisky "Brothers in Thunder"

THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Duty to Serve

Brothers Asunder – QC160 Gala Dinner

QC160 Tourbillon by QCOBA and Memorigin

QC160 Whisky "Brothers in Thunder"

QC Family DETERMINANT Tees

QC160 Thank You Ceremony and Dinner

Other QC160 Events

Passing the Torch

QC160 Cotton Tea and Open Days 2023

Educational Visits

Flagship in Fellowship

Professional Networking

Sports and Social Service

Stern and Sturdy Support

Life Planning, Lifelong Learning

Role to Play

Duty to serve

Brothers Asunder – QC160 Gala Dinner

About 1 200 Old Boys, students, parents as well as past and present teachers honoured the alma mater and reinforced the duty to serve, brotherhood and friendship at the close of QC160 at the Gala Dinner on May 20, 2023, following the announcement of a new education foundation to be established to deliver QCOBA's education mission.

The officiating party was an extraordinary reunion, comprising the former and current Principals, Mr LEE Kar-hung, Mr LI Lok-yin, Ms LI Sui-wah and Ms Yvetta Ruth LEUNG; the Honorary President of QCOBA, Mr Ronnie YU Chun-hong; the Honorary Advisers, Mr Stanley AU Kai-kwong, Dr LAM Kin-chung, Mr WONG Yan-lung, SC, Mr Peter LAI Hing-ling, Mr Eric CHEUNG

Tat-ming, Mr CHOI Chee-cheong, Mr YEUNG Tak-keung, Dr York CHOW Yat-ngok, Dr HO Koon-wan, Mr LO Tingfai, Mr Alvin KWOCK Yin-lun, Mr KWOK Kwok-chuen and Mr Michael CHAN Kee-huen; the Honorary Auditor, Mr TAM King-tong; Members of the Executive Committee; the Principal of QCOBA Secondary School, Mr HUI Kinyip; the Chairman of the QCPTA, Mr William LAM Wailam; and the President of the SC, Matthew LAW Tin-yau. The Honorary President, Prof Joseph SUNG Jao-yiu, and the Honorary Adviser, Mr KONG Shiu-chung, sent in written messages. The Masters of Ceremony were the Honorary Advisers, Mr CHAN Yiu-wah (replaced by Vice President, Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat, for being unwell), Dr CHENG Chi-man, His Honour Judge Clement LEE Hing-nin and Mr Julian LAW Wing-chung.

In a solemn School Stand in the Grand Ballroom of Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong, the full house of 84 tables sang a resounding School Song in the first whole-school mega reunion dinner since end-2018. In her opening address, Ms Ruth LEUNG highlighted the thoughtful presentation of the reunion. "The comfortable setting, the meaningful illustration, the flame tree in the backdrop, the logo resembling our cotton tree and record-breaking sponsors are QCOBA's efforts and the soft power of QC boys. I understand how precious reunion tonight is. Old Boys returning from overseas show the sturdy brotherhood and priceless reunion, particularly on this special day of May 20 (homophonic to 'I love you' in Putonghua)," she said.

Ms LEUNG expressed her gratitude to Advisers, Old Boys and parents, who walked the talk to the theme of QC160 "serving the community". In addition, she saluted former Principals, teachers and a dozen of retired leaders of government secondary schools who served or observed QC as alumni or parents closely in the past. "QC160 is so special that it runs for more than two years, during which we ride out difficulties, co-operate and learn from each other, coupled with a more in-depth experience of 'serving the community'. Let's continue to equip ourselves for the pursuit of excellence under the school motto 'Labor Omnia Vincit' to better serve the community in future," she added. She also presented souvenirs to Advisers who missed the Thank You Ceremony in

November 2022."

In his welcoming remarks, the Convenor for Gala Dinner, Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming, said, "We meet again, after torture, sadness and frustration in the past 4.5 years or so. Although some of us departed, the online live tonight engages brothers asunder in the School Song and Three Cheers from afar." He said that "serving the community", the QC story Hong Kong should tell, has been a strong consensus with the school from the epidemic to normalcy. Serving QC for over a century, QCOBA will continue to tell QC stories aptly, preserve memories and channel them into energy for generations of QC boys. "From distancing to reunion, isolation to neighbouring, disappointment to hopes, the Gala Dinner showcases passion, sincerity

and unity, which are what anniversaries are all about," he added.

To follow predecessors' footsteps to give back to the QC community and deliver "our centenary duty" of "serving QC family", QCOBA announced that a new education foundation would be established to collate resources for students and nurture talent for QC. Mr Julian LAW outlined the tentative proposal, including a fund-raising exercise by calligraphy works of Dr CHUI Pui-chee (1997).

The evening converged glorious sounds from the String Orchestra, the QCPTA, a pair of teacher and student representatives, the A Cappella Team and the Champion of the QC160 Singing Contest. QCPTA also dedicated a

photo collage comprising families who participated in the QC160 Walkathon in August and September 2022 to the school. Past and present Principals and teachers joined in a remarkable group photo. The live band Monkey & Friends included an Old Boy Mr CHAN Tsun (2012). Old Boys were most excited by the beer game.

The Gala Dinner would not be successful without the generosity of sponsors, including Diamond Sponsors from Mr Stanley AU, Mr Ronnie YU, the Lam Kin Chung Morning Sun Charity Fund and Kai Shing Management Services Ltd; and Platinum Sponsors from Lighthouse Technologies Ltd, Takbo Group Holdings Limited, Jervois One (Hong Kong) Ltd and Chi Wing Construction Co Ltd. Cash prizes in the lucky draw were contributed by Ms Ruth LEUNG and the Assistant Principals, Mr WONG Kwok-keung, Mr YU Wai-keung and Mr CHENG Him, as

well as the former Assistant Principal, Mrs CHAN O Suifong.

The QC160 Student Crew, the SC, the QCOBA Student Assistants, the Photography and Multimedia Production Club and the Editorial Board of The Yellow Dragon served at the event.

QC160 Tourbillon by QCOBA and Memorigin

Prior to the Gala Dinner, as part of QCOBA's precious souvenirs, both the navy blue and burgundy red alligator straps of the QC160 Tourbillon launched on May 2, 2023 recalled the intimacy of the alma mater by their colours. It carried QC characteristics among delicate parts, including the QC Emblem and signature pattern modelling brick walls of the Scout Den (a Grade 2 historic building).

On top of collaboration with Memorigin further to previous anniversaries, the QC160 Tourbillon provided a special and personalised engraving service to the back of the movement to become a highly collectible limited edition for QC boys.

QC160 Whisky "Brothers in Thunder"

After a preview at the Gala Dinner, the QC160 whisky "Brothers in Thunder" was launched on August 18, 2023 as the finale of the anniversary souvenirs and second to the QCOBA Centenary whisky "The Yellow Dragon" launched in January 2021.

The 1996 25-year-old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Ben Nevis, one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, was selected for the strong and intense character, together with a fruity and tropical spicy aroma. It concluded QC160 by both a sweet aftertaste and the taste of reunion and encouraged QC boys to live up to the call resounding in the final chorus of the School Song "Sons of Cathay, raise your voices in thunder".

QC Family DETERMINANT Tees

The other collaboration with DETERMINANT, a local quality shirts brand for men with delicacy in design and material, was an exclusive souvenir at the Gala Dinner and a perfect match with the QC character. The signature tee provided two choices, coupled with one for the significant other and one for children.

QC160 Thank You Ceremony and Dinner

QCOBA joined campus stakeholders to express gratitude to Honorary Advisers for their valuable service to the alma mater at the QC160 Thank You Ceremony on November 23, 2022.

While the QC160 Launching Ceremony in January and the Birthday Celebration in May 2022 were cancelled due to the emerging fifth wave of COVID-19 and class suspension amid rainstorm respectively, the Thank You Ceremony aimed to converge students, alumni, parents and teachers to meet with and honour the QC160 Honorary Advisers for their continued service to the alma mater in the special year. In her welcoming remarks, the Principal, Ms Ruth LEUNG, said that QC had nurtured tremendous outstanding leaders in the past, contributing to the community, country and places around the world in various sectors.

Ms LEUNG said, "We maintained the QC tradition to appoint all QCOBA Honorary Advisers as Honorary Advisers of the QC160 Organising Committee in recognition of your staunch support and contributions to the alma mater as role models of QC boys. Of note, in the three-year-long epidemic, many QC brothers have been serving the community in different professions with strong commitment, pursuit of excellence and willingness

to serve in an all-out effort in the face of challenges. They live out the spirit of our school motto 'Labor Omnia Vincit' and echo the theme of QC160 'serving the community'."

Delivering his opening remarks, the President of QCOBA, Mr James WONG Pong-chun, said that it has been an honour to shoulder the responsibility of serving Old Boys despite the epidemic. The epidemic was our physical examination which showed our weaknesses and areas for improvement. QCOBA has to map out our role subsequent to social issues, global pandemic as well as early exit and migration trends. "We must better serve alumni with new tools and strategies and unite the alumni family for the development of the alma mater. We should tell QC stories well and aptly in the six years QC boys only have once

to let them know the QC magic, thereby extending the legacy by their glorious sound. We will continue to stay on duty and take the solemn vow of serving the QC family as our Centenary duty."

At the ceremony, a souvenir boxset was presented to each Honorary Adviser by stakeholders. It comprised past and present school badges and a small wooden block with " 皇者仁風 " characters duplicated from the calligraphy of Prof JAO Tsung-i. The wood was part of a seven-decadeold candlenut tree by the campus entrance removed in November 2019 for risk of collapse. The boxset was a symbol for both conservation efforts and the education mission of QC.

Honorary Advisers gave appreciation messages and discussed how to maintain our competitiveness in the talent fight among schools. Mr Peter LAI reckoned that QC's history is closely linked to the history of Hong Kong's education and he appealed to alumni to contribute resources and knowledge to the alma mater.

Mr WONG Yan-lung, SC, said that, as "iron sharpens iron", the QC fraternity should continue to develop our traditional advantages and keep up with excellence. His Honour Judge Clement LEE was blessed by the brotherly professional network QCOBA established and the mentorship benefitted both mentors and mentees as part of serving the community. Mr Eric CHEUNG urged us to protect the liberal campus for students to unleash their potential.

Dr HO Koon-wan shared with the QC family numerous stories of famous alumni making significant contributions to the country. Mr KWOK Kwok-chuen concurred with the theme "serving the community" of QC160, which became key to students' development nowadays. Dr LAM Kinchung said that the QC spirit is indeed "to serve, not to be served" and he hoped that QC remains the happy soil for students to dream with a global vision and where dreams come true.

Mr Julian LAW pledged to converge Old Boys to play a more proactive role in the future development of the alma mater. Dr CHENG Chi-man and Mr TAM King-tong felt the warmth when they teamed up with alumni and played badminton and plastic football in the annual Games Days respectively. Mr Michael CHAN appreciated the very meaningful and precious wooden block in the souvenir boxset. Mr CHOI Chee-cheong was happy to be back to campus every time while Mr Ronnie YU paid tribute to the alma mater and stakeholders.

In addition, the President of the SC, Matthew LAW, delivered vote of thanks and was "grateful" for the reflections, learning opportunities behind crisis management and substantial personal growth under the epidemic. Before the ceremony concluded, the Male

Voice Choir led the QC family in singing the full verse of School Song. As a QC160 initiative, students appreciated the verses unsung publicly in contemporary history, taking a closer look at QC's history and social status in the early ages. Prior to the ceremony, Ms Ruth LEUNG presented souvenirs to the QC160 Student Crew in 2021/22 and 2022/23 in recognition of their hard work in the anniversary year.

The Honorary Body of QCOBA has been appointed as Honorary Advisers of the QC160 Organising Committee in recognition of their service to the alma mater. Representatives of the school, QCOBA, the SC, the QCPTA and fellow partners attended the ceremony, which was broadcast live online.

Other QC160 Events

The Honorary Adviser, Dr CHENG Chi-man, presented prizes at the Annual Speech Day on December 2, 2022 and spoke on "self-learning and evidencebased medicine", appealing to QC boys to become smart, sensible and logical learners. In celebration of QC160, QCOBA will donate one QC windbreaker to every Secondary One new entrant from 2022/23 for six consecutive school years to convey the brotherly care to the next generation.

Specialist in General Surgery, Dr LEUNG Ka-lau (1979); the Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Dr Henry FU Chun-him (2002); and alumni physiotherapists, Mr Henry FONG Yin (2018) and Mr LAM

Long-yin (2018), joined hands in raising awareness of colorectal and musculoskeletal health at the virtual Health Exhibition in October 2022.

The QC150 Time Capsule was unearthed on December 1, 2022 and officiated by the President of the 28th SC, Dr CHEUNG Sum-lik. SC seniors shared fond memories and above all the message behind the plaque " 承先啟後 " they put in. QCOBA co-organised the QC160 Singing Contest Final with the SC on December 9, 2022 with singersongwriter Serrini (Dr LEUNG Ka-yan, PhD HKU) as the adjudicator and performer. She also spoke on social etiquette, the importance of consent and gender respect, hitting it off with boys and Old Boys.

Passing the Torch QC160 Cotton Tea and Open Days 2023

In collaboration with Mezzanine Makers, a local craft sodas brand founded by alumni, QCOBA launched the QC160 Sparkling Red Silk Cotton Chrysanthemum Tea at the Annual Open Days on March 31, 2023. The creative alumni team blended the distilled Cotton tree blooms with the nostalgic aroma of chrysanthemum as a gift to QC.

The Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism,

Mr Raistlin LAU Chun (1987), officiated at the opening ceremony of the Annual Open Days on March 31, 2023, sharing with visitors "what makes QC QC" as we cherish talents, embrace diversities, respect differences and encourage sharing. The Honorary Adviser, Mr Alvin KWOCK, spoke at the closing ceremony on April 1, 2023 and urged QC boys to "scratch the scratch line" with the QC brotherhood and passion in making dreams come true.

THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Educational Visits

Academic visits and outings hosted by QCOBA resumed. The Honorary Adviser, Prof YUEN Kwok-yung, and Old Boys of the Astronomers' Club led some 30 students and teachers of QC and QCOBA Secondary School to visit the SHAO as part of post-examination activities on July 3, 2023. Prof YUEN shared insights on developing learning skills through inquiry, astronomy and cosmology. A similar visit was also arranged for Fanling Kau Yan College on June 28, 2023.

As docents, the Honorary Adviser, Mr Michael CHAN; the Vice President, Mr Spencer IP Cho-ting; and senior Old Boy Mr Alan YU Chi-lop (1970) led guided tours to

PMQ for Secondary One to learn more about the history and heritage of the former campus of the Central School, predecessor of QC, on January 30 and 31, 2023. The Honorary Adviser, Mr CHUA Hoi-wai, hosted a tour for some 30 Secondary Four students on October 27, 2022 to two gerontech centres to study ageing in place.

The Honorary Adviser, Mr Julian LAW, as well as alumni and parents visited the QC booth in the Year of the Rabbit 2023 Lunar New Year bazaar in The Mills in Tsuen Wan on January 20, 2023.

Flagship in Fellowship Professional Networking

The Honorary Advisers, Dr York CHOW and Dr CHENG Chi-man, and Specialist in General Surgery, Dr LEUNG Ka-lau, officiated at the Professional Gathering for Healthcare Sector on August 12, 2023, which was the first one resumed after COVID-19. Some 50 Old Boys in the sector and students aspired to the careers attended as both alumni reunion and orientation for freshmen.

Dr CHOW said that the professional training comprises patience and analytical skills with sensitivity to patients' background. He also recalled how he brought technological advancements in traumatology from Germany to Hong Kong in his career. Dr CHENG urged medical students to maintain peer support networks by making good use of social media as connections are as important as academic qualifications.

Dr LEUNG encouraged Old Boys to be smart learners when knowledge has been emerging, with wise time

management, mature communications, confident and organised presentation and common sense. The President of QCOBA, Mr James WONG, was glad to note that some 20 students carried on the fine tradition to pursue medicine upon release of JUPAS offers. QC healthcare professionals have become part of the important force in the face of an ageing population, he added.

In addition, a mutual help network for real estate and construction sector, comprising alumni in property sales, leasing and management, real estate consultancy services and building contractors, was established in November 2022 to converge experience and foster exchange.

Sports and Social Service

The Honorary Adviser, Mr KWOK Kwok-chuen, and about 20 members of the QC Marathon Team completed the 10km race of the 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on February 12, 2023 as its ninth appearance in the race as a team from 2012. Old Boys also watched the final of FIFA World Cup live on December 18, 2022 in QCOBA in brotherly fun.

Under epidemic restrictions, Old Boys participated in three on three shuttlecock-kicking, table tennis and badminton of the Games Days on November 20 and 27, 2022. The basketball tournament resumed on February 26, 2023. Apart from joy, the senior champion represented QCOBA in the 3x3 Basketball Match of the QCPTA on March 11, 2023 and won the champion.

Three alumni teams including the Honorary Adviser, Mr Eric CHEUNG; and the Honorary Auditor, Mr TAM Kingtong, participated in the 4x100m relay for Old Boys, families and teachers in the Annual Athletic Meet (Final) on May 5, 2023 at Wan Chai Sports Ground. The trio defeated all other teams and snatched the top three prizes. Young graduates were grateful for the opportunity they missed during COVID-19.

Regarding social service, the QC family participated in the territory-wide flag day of Principal Chan Free Tutorial World founded by the Honorary Adviser, Mr CHAN Hung, on June 17, 2023.

Stern and Sturdy Support

Life Planning, Lifelong Learning

The Associate Director of the Centre for Business

Sustainability of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prof Darwin CHOI (1998); and Co-founder of CoDECO (first local matching platform for renovation projects), Mr Woody TONG Yiu-yin (2000), spoke at a sharing session for Secondary Four and Five on environmental, social and governance (ESG) as well as startup experience respectively on April 19, 2023.

A similar sharing session for Secondary Three on entrepreneurial experience was held on October 15, 2022, with the Chief Executive Officer of Health & Beauty North Asia of DFI Retail Group, Mr Andrew WONG Heilam (1996); and the Co-founders of Mezzanine Makers, Mr Adrian NG Ka-chun (2009), Mr Edward LI Hoi-wang

sharing insights on starting and maintaining a business on top.

About 40 Old Boys gave sharing at the Career Expo for Secondary Four and Five jointly held by QCOBA and the Career and Life Planning Team on July 7, 2023 on the latest situation of study, work and entrepreneurship across professions and disciplines in the public and private sector. Talks on elective selection and university programmes were also held on March 28 and March 10, 2023 respectively.

(2009) and Mr Benjamin LAW Yuen-yiu (2009),

Role to Play

QCOBA has been working closely with students in the past year and had numerous collaboration projects with SC to maintain the QC experience students only have once, thereby consolidating brotherhood and the fine tradition of serving the alma mater. Throughout the school year, alumni concerns on topical issues, such as early exit rates and new uniform tests, were suitably conveyed to and discussed with the school.

As in the past, graduates were invited for membership registration at a half-fee discount of Life Member subscription within one year upon graduation. Eleven Student Assistants served in 2022-23 and provided necessary support to QCOBA in event management.

After years of very difficult operations, QCOBA's projects, activities and collaboration with campus and community stakeholders have largely resumed normal with the joint efforts of Members and the ExCom.

Despite QCOBA Centenary and QC160 celebrations disrupted by COVID-19, Members and stakeholders supported and appreciated the alternatives and attempts in general. Evaluation on and feedback to QC160 at large and individual items have been relayed at QC160 Organising Committee and on relevant occasions over the past 1.5 years. To conclude, effective command structure, supervision and coordination are key to success of anniversary events involving crossstakeholder collaboration.

There were suggestions highlighting the three major areas of the Centenary of the HKU, namely knowledge,

heritage and service, as a good reference tool for school anniversaries in the education community. QC160 promoted public service the best and partly on heritage through school history items. We should step up the arm on building knowledge and strengthening learning in future, eg gifted, STEAM and entrepreneurship education.

Despite QC165 very possibly to be taken up by an entirely new management team and also possibly by new faces among stakeholders, experience of QC160 should be thoroughly consolidated, duly recorded and passed along accordingly. QCOBA should also move on to other outstanding issues affecting boys and Old Boys on the path of normalcy.

Honorary Body

QCOBA shall appoint Honorary Permanent Presidents, Honorary Presidents and Honorary Advisers who have rendered exceptionally good, valuable and outstanding contributions and services to QCOBA and QC.

Honorary Permanent Presidents are honour for life, while the tenure of Honorary Presidents shall be not more than four years and that of Honorary Advisers shall end at the end of the term of the ExCom by which he is appointed. The Honorary Auditor shall be elected every two years.

Honorary Permanent Presidents

Dr Henry FOK Ying-tung (deceased)

Dr Stanley HO Hung-sun (deceased)

Honorary Presidents

Prof Joseph SUNG Jao-yiu (2019-23)

Mr Ronnie YU Chun-hong (2021-25)

Honorary Advisers (2021-23)

Mr WONG Yan-lung, SC

Prof YUEN Kwok-yung

His Honour Judge Clement LEE Hing-nin

Mr KONG Shiu-chung

Mr Peter LAI Hing-ling

Mr Eric CHEUNG Tat-ming

Prof Rocky TUAN Sung-chi

Prof Simon SHEN Xuhui

Mr Julian LAW Wing-chung

Mr CHOI Chee-cheong

Mr CHAN Yiu-wah

Dr CHENG Chi-man

Mr YEUNG Tak-keung

Dr York CHOW Yat-ngok

Dr HO Koon-wan

Mr LO Ting-fai

Mr Stanley AU Kai-kwong

Mr CHUA Hoi-wai

Mr PANG Chung

Mr CHAN Hung

Mr Alvin KWOCK Yin-lun

Mr KWOK Kwok-chuen

Mr Sunny LEUNG Wai-shun

Mr Michael CHAN Kee-huen

Dr LAM Kin-chung

Honorary Auditor (2021-23)

Mr TAM King-tong

Executive Committee (2021-23)

QCOBA shall elect Office-bearers and ExCom Members every two years to form the ExCom to manage the business of QCOBA.

President

Mr James WONG Pong-chun (1976)

Vice President for Administration and Finance

Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming (1988)

Vice President for Education and Development

Mr Spencer IP Cho-ting (1976)

Vice President for Membership

Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin (1988)

Vice President for Student Affairs

Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)

Ex-officio Vice President

Ms Yvetta Ruth LEUNG

Honorary Secretary

Mr Terence LEE Ho-wang (2003)

Honorary Treasurer

Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)

Deputy Honorary Secretary

Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)

Deputy Honorary Treasurer

Mr Keating LEUNG Hay-ting (1996)

Members of Executive Committee

Mr Aaron LAM Cheuk-lun (2004)

Mr Gordon CHAN Ka-ho (2008)

Mr Gilbert CHONG Heung-wah (2000)

Mr LI Pak-hei (2008)

Mr Ronald POON Ho-lun (1998)

Mr Adrian MAK Tze-chung (2017)

Mr Tony LI Chung-yin, SC (1996)

Mr Jonathan WONG Yat-nok (2018)

Mr Marco CHOI Chun-ming (2019)

Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung (1989)

Mr Philip CHUNG Ching-kei (1996)

Mr Ben CHAN Kai-bun (2000)

Mr Nathan LAW Kwan-hon (2008)

Mr Benjamin WONG Ngai-lam (2015)

Mr Nelson TJONG Sung-fai (2021)

MANAGEMENT REPORT

Appointments

Trustees, QCOBA

Mr James WONG Pong-chun (1976)

Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming (1988)

Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)

Trustee, John Stokes Memorial Fund (QCOBA representative)

Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)

Holder of Certificate of Compliance and Club Liquor Licence

Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)

Manager, Secretariat

Mr Jacky CHOW Hong-ho

Since 2012, QCOBA has been recruiting Student Assistants and providing them with an early exposure to event management and liaison with stakeholders as a mentorship initiative. With good leadership potentials, they provide support to QCOBA in cross-stakeholder projects, alumni events and daily communications with campus partners.

Student Assistants (2022-23)

Carlton CHO Chi-kong (2025)

Marcus CHOW (2025)

Spencer CHUN Yuk-hei (2025)

Daniel FANG Yinqi (2025)

Horace HUNG Hoi-him (2025)

Mike LAM Hung-yin (2025)

Esmond LEE Pak-hei (2025)

YIP Hon-kwan (2025)

Linus LI Hin-lam (2026)

Isaac LI Sze-chai (2026)

Samuel YIP Chi-hang (2026)

Sub-committees (2021-23)

Administration and Finance Sub-committee

Terms of Reference

1. To manage premises and personnel of QCOBA, including Queen's College Old Boys' Memorial Hall, the Manager and other part-time staff of the Secretariat and Caterer.

2. To ensure statutory compliance, including the Certificate of Compliance under the Clubs (Safety of Premises) Ordinance and the Club Liquor Licence under the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance.

3. To manage accounts of QCOBA and QCOBA Evening School.

4. To scrutinise and approve financial proposals $10,000 or below; and advise on those above $10,000 proposed by ExCom Members prior to tabling at the ExCom.

5. To develop a sustainable financial model to better address needs of QCOBA and QC.

6. To regularly review investment portfolio and strategies.

Vice President for Administration and Finance

Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming (1988)

Deputy Convenor for Administration and Finance

Mr Ben CHAN Kai-bun (2000)

Members

Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin (1988)

Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)

Mr Keating LEUNG Hay-ting (1996)

Mr LI Pak-hei (2008)

Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)

Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung (1989)

Mr Philip CHUNG Ching-kei (1996)

Mr Nathan LAW Kwan-hon (2008)

Observer

Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)

Education and Development Sub-committee

Terms of Reference

1. To coordinate in the study, preservation and promotion of the history and heritage of QC.

2. To follow up the suspension of QCOBA Evening School in collaboration with the QCOBA Evening School Management Committee.

3 To maintain liaison with QCOBA Secondary School.

4. To oversee the development of SHAO.

Vice President for Education and Development

Mr Spencer IP Cho-ting (1976)

Deputy Convenor for Education and Development

Mr Gilbert CHONG Heung-wah (2000)

Members

Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin (1988)

Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)

Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)

Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)

Co-opted Member

Dr Wilson CHAN Wai-shun (2000)

Membership Sub-committee

Terms of Reference

1. To regularly review membership registration and subscription fee.

2. To manage membership database.

3. To organise recreational events, including the Games Days.

4. To organise alumni networking events, including the Professional Gatherings, under the career support programme, Bond QC.

5. To steer in the production of souvenirs.

6. To maintain liaison with overseas chapters of QCOBA and other alumni organisations.

7. To maintain liaison with alumni organisations of sister schools.

Vice President for Membership

Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin (1988)

Deputy Convenor for Membership

Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung (1989)

Convenor for Social Service

Mr Philip CHUNG Ching-kei (1996)

Members

Mr Spencer IP Cho-ting (1976)

Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)

Mr Aaron LAM Cheuk-lun (2004)

Mr Keating LEUNG Hay-ting (1996)

Mr Gilbert CHONG Heung-wah (2000)

Mr Tony LI Chung-yin, SC (1996)

Student Affairs Sub-committee

Terms of Reference

1. To maintain close liaison with the SC and other student organisations.

2. To organise events on career guidance and life planning under the career support programme, Bond QC, as well as miscellaneous visits.

3. To support the SC in mega events, including the Open Days and the Lunar New Year Fair.

4. To reflect views of Members and Old Boys on student affairs and student development.

Vice President for Student Affairs

Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)

Deputy Convenor for Student Affairs

Mr Marco CHOI Chun-ming (2019)

Members

Mr Aaron LAM Cheuk-lun (2004)

Mr Gordon CHAN Ka-ho (2008)

Mr LI Pak-hei (2008)

Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)

Mr Adrian MAK Tze-chung (2017)

Mr Jonathan WONG Yat-nok (2018)

Convenors for Student Council

Mr Benjamin WONG Ngai-lam (2015)

Mr Nelson TJONG Sung-fai (2021)

Corporate Communications Sub-committee

Terms of Reference

1. To support the ExCom and all Sub-committees in coordinating strategic planning and public relations.

2. To coordinate information and publicity disseminated on various platforms.

3. To launch products and campaigns.

4. To coordinate external relations.

Convenor for Corporate Communications

Mr Gordon CHAN Ka-ho (2008)

Deputy Convenor for Corporate Communications

Mr Jonathan WONG Yat-nok (2018)

Members

Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)

Mr Terence LEE Ho-wang (2003)

Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)

Mr Adrian MAK Tze-chung (2017)

Mr Marco CHOI Chun-ming (2019)

Mr Benjamin WONG Ngai-lam (2015)

Mr Nelson TJONG Sung-fai (2021)

Co-opted Member

Mr Maximilian LI Chun-yin (2016)

Legal Affairs Sub-committee

Terms of Reference

1. To support the ExCom and all Sub-committees in all legal matters.

2. To regularly review the Constitution.

Convenor for Legal Affairs

Mr Tony LI Chung-yin (1996)

Deputy Convenor for Legal Affairs

Mr LI Pak-hei (2008)

Members

Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)

Mr Aaron LAM Cheuk-lun (2004)

Mr Gilbert CHONG Heung-wah (2000)

Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)

Mr Adrian MAK Tze-chung (2017)

Gala Dinner Organising Committee

Terms of Reference

• To steer in organising the QC160 Gala Dinner and closely monitor related issues.

Convenor for Gala Dinner

Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming (1988)

Members

Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999) (Head of Masters of Ceremony)

Mr Terence LEE Ho-wang (2003) (Production Director)

Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988) (Head of Sponsorships and Catering)

Mr Keating LEUNG Hay-ting (1996) (Head of Souvenirs)

Mr Gilbert CHONG Heung-wah (2000) (Programme Director)

Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)

Mr Ronald POON Ho-lun (1998)

Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung (1989)

Mr Nathan LAW Kwan-hon (2008)

MANAGEMENT

Marathon Organising Committee

Terms of Reference

• To steer in organising the Marathon Team QC and closely monitor related issues.

Convenor for Marathon

Mr Nathan LAW Kwan-hon (2008)

Members

Mr Spencer IP Cho-ting (1976)

Mr Adrian MAK Tze-chung (2017)

Mr Marco CHOI Chun-ming (2019)

Queen's College School Management Committee

QCOBA shall conduct an election and make nomination for appointment as two Alumni Members of the QC School Management Committee (QCSMC) according to its Constitution. The term of office shall be two school years and may be re-nominated, beginning on the date on which the Member is nominated as a Member of the QCSMC. A person shall not serve as an Alumni Member for more than three consecutive terms.

Alumni Members (2022-24 academic years)

Mr Terence LEE Ho-wang (2003)

Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)

QCOBA Evening School Management Committee (2021-23)

QCOBA shall appoint for QCOBA Evening School a Management Committee of not less than three and not more than five Life Members of QCOBA for a term of not less than two years. In addition, QCOBA shall appoint a Member of the QCOBA Evening School Management Committee to be the Supervisor of QCOBA Evening School.

Supervisor

Dr Wilson CHAN Wai-shun (2000)

Managers

Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin (1988)

Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)

Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)

Acknowledgements

Queen's College

Principal Chan Free Tutorial World

Gerontech Cleaning and Maintenance Service Centre

Jockey Club "age at home" Gerontech Education and Rental Service Centre

Wine Appreciation Group

Mezzanine Makers

Zaak6Naam4

Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong

InterMax Productions Limited

Student Council, Queen's College

Queen's College 160th Anniversary Student Crew

Photography and Multimedia Production Club, Queen's College

Editorial Board, The Yellow Dragon, Queen's College

Music Society, Queen's College

Queen's College Astronomers' Club

Queen's College Parents-Teachers' Association

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