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

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TA B LE O F CONTENTS About Queen's College Old Boys' 4 Association

Evaluation and Outlook

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Honorary Secretary's Statement

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Management Report

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At a Glance

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Meeting Attendance Record

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Event Highlights

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Acknowledgements

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The Year in Review

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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

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About Queen's College Old Boys' Association Background Founded in 1920 with Sir Robert HO Tung as the

issued by the Liquor Licensing Board under the Dutiable

founding President in 1921, Queen's College Old

Commodities Ordinance (Cap. 109). QCOBA is also

Boys' Association (QCOBA) is incorporated under the

the holder of the Government Land Licence of the land

Registered Trustees Incorporation Ordinance (Chapter

where Stanley Ho Astronomical Observatory (QCOBA)

306 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and is governed by

(SHAO) is located.

its Constitution and led by the Executive Committee (ExCom).

QCOBA works closely with Queen's College (QC), the Student Council (SC) of QC and the Queen's College

In addition, QCOBA is a club with the Certificate of

Parents-Teachers' Association (QCPTA) on the well-

Compliance issued by the Office of the Licensing

being of Old Boys and students, school development and

Authority under the Clubs (Safety of Premises) Ordinance

support to the school.

(Cap. 376) and a premises with the Club Liquor Licence

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Our Mission

promote the same; • To advance and promote education and to establish and

QCOBA has been committed to serving the alma mater

maintain schools and to found scholarships, exhibitions

and the community for over a century. Our vision is to

and libraries and to promote the same;

spare no effort in building a strong and sturdy alumni

• Subject to the requirements of the Companies Ordinance

network, thereby strengthening the brotherhood and core

and the Land Acquisition (Possessory Title) Ordinance

values of QC. The mission of QCOBA as enshrined in its

(Cap. 130), to acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise

Constitution is:

any lands, buildings or property which may be requisite for the purposes of, or capable of being conveniently

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

used in connection with, any of the objects of the Association; and

• To maintain and to strengthen the good feelings and

• To invest and deal with the moneys of the Association

relations that have always existed between the College

not immediately required upon such securities and in

and the Old Boys;

such manner as may from time to time be determined.

• 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

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

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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.

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Honorary Secretary's Statement Come back stronger Pursuant to Article 53(b) of the Constitution, I submit this

they became part of the solid foundation upon which

Annual Report 2022-23 (as of September 2, 2023) for

the success and progress of the comeback can be built.

your consideration at the (96th) Annual General Meeting

When we preserve and persevere, things can still be

2023 to be held on September 16.

better amid changing circumstances.

As the tenth Annual Report since the conversion from

To me, the other special boost of confidence was the

plain text to visuals in 2013-14, this is the best timing

QC160 Singing Contest Final in December 2022 co-

to consolidate the many exciting moments in the past

organised by SC and QCOBA, where an artiste first

year at the close of QC 160th anniversary (QC160)

adjudicated and sang. At the beginning of the path to

celebrations in a re-organised presentation, highlighting

normalcy, we were particularly impressed to see boys

the achievements we made together and directions for

and Old Boys in overjoy, relaxation and interaction, which

the future.

were close to absence in their high school years. We have a lot more to do to support juniors in resuming their

We come back stronger. With the long-awaited lifting of

energy for further milestones to extend the QC legacy of

anti-epidemic rules, our team quickly kick-started and

which we are proud.

beefed up year-long preparations for the Gala Dinner to less than five months. We hope we have not let you

When we say goodbye to few and hello to some, let's

down. From your happy faces to the strong fraternity

not forget that we come together to commit to something

rebuilt at this first mega reunion since end-2018, all of

bigger than ourselves.

the team's hard work coupled with additional dressing to recall the fond QC memories we may once have forgotten

Terence LEE

during COVID-19 bore fruit. It is always heartening to see

Honorary Secretary, QCOBA

everyone in good health despite challenges.

Hong Kong, September 2, 2023 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,

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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:

2019

2020

As of July 31 2021

Life (% change)

2 877

3 049 (+6.0%)

3 200 (+5.0%)

3 426 (+7.1%)

3 673 (+7.2%)

Ordinary Preparatory

78 16

68 15

74 17

65 9

40 11

Total (% change)

2 971

3 132 (+5.4%)

3 291 (+5.1%)

3 500 (+6.4%)

3 724 (+6.4%)

Members

Associate

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Abbreviations ESG

Environmental, social and governance

ExCom

Executive Committee

HKU

University of Hong Kong

QC

Queen's College

QC160

Queen's College 160th anniversary

QCOBA

Queen's College Old Boys' Association

QCPTA

Queen's College Parents-Teachers' Association

QCSMC

Queen's College School Management Committee

SC

Student Council

SHAO

Stanley Ho Astronomical Observatory (QCOBA)

Event Highlights 2022

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October 14

QC160 Virtual Health Exhibition

October 15

Sharing Session for S3 on Entrepreneurial Experience

October 21

New S1 QC Windbreakers Donation Ceremony

October 27

Visit to Gerontech Centres

November 3

Mutual Help Network for Real Estate and Construction Sector

November 8

(95th) Annual General Meeting 2022

November 20

Games Days 2022 (Table Tennis and Badminton)

November 23

QC160 Thank You Ceremony and Dinner

November 27

Games Days 2022 (Shuttlecock-kicking)

December 1

Unearth Ceremony of QC150 Time Capsule

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December 2

Annual Speech Day 2022

December 9

QC160 Singing Contest Final

December 18

2022 World Cup Final Live in QCOBA

2023 January 19-21

Lunar New Year Bazaar 2023

January 30-31

Visit to PMQ for S1

February 12

Marathon Team QC 2023

February 26

Games Day 2023 (Basketball)

March 10

Talk on University Programmes and Life for S5

March 28

Talk on Elective Selection for S3

March 31

QC160 Sparkling Red Silk Cotton Chrysanthemum Tea

March 31 & April 1

Annual Open Days 2023 "Odyssey"

April 19

Sharing Session for S4-5 on ESG and Startup

May 2

QC160 Tourbillon by QCOBA and Memorigin

May 20

Brothers Asunder – QC160 Gala Dinner

June 17

Flag Day of Principal Chan Free Tutorial World

June 28

Fanling Kau Yan College's Visit to SHAO

July 3

QC and QCOBA Secondary School's Visit to SHAO

July 7

Career Expo for S4-5

August 12

Professional Gathering for Healthcare Sector

August 18

QC160 Whisky "Brothers in Thunder"

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Flagship in Fellowship

Brothers Asunder – QC160 Gala Dinner

Professional Networking

QC160 Tourbillon by QCOBA and Memorigin QC160 Whisky "Brothers in Thunder" QC Family DETERMINANT Tees

Sports and Social Service

Stern and Sturdy Support

QC160 Thank You Ceremony and Dinner

Life Planning, Lifelong Learning

Other QC160 Events

Role to Play

Passing the Torch QC160 Cotton Tea and Open Days 2023 Educational Visits

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Duty to serve Brothers Asunder – QC160 Gala Dinner

About 1 200 Old Boys, students, parents as well as past

Tat-ming, Mr CHOI Chee-cheong, Mr YEUNG Tak-keung,

and present teachers honoured the alma mater and

Dr York CHOW Yat-ngok, Dr HO Koon-wan, Mr LO Ting-

reinforced the duty to serve, brotherhood and friendship

fai, Mr Alvin KWOCK Yin-lun, Mr KWOK Kwok-chuen and

at the close of QC160 at the Gala Dinner on May 20,

Mr Michael CHAN Kee-huen; the Honorary Auditor, Mr

2023, following the announcement of a new education

TAM King-tong; Members of the Executive Committee;

foundation to be established to deliver QCOBA's

the Principal of QCOBA Secondary School, Mr HUI Kin-

education mission.

yip; the Chairman of the QCPTA, Mr William LAM Wailam; and the President of the SC, Matthew LAW Tin-yau.

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The officiating party was an extraordinary reunion,

The Honorary President, Prof Joseph SUNG Jao-yiu,

comprising the former and current Principals, Mr LEE

and the Honorary Adviser, Mr KONG Shiu-chung, sent in

Kar-hung, Mr LI Lok-yin, Ms LI Sui-wah and Ms Yvetta

written messages. The Masters of Ceremony were the

Ruth LEUNG; the Honorary President of QCOBA, Mr

Honorary Advisers, Mr CHAN Yiu-wah (replaced by Vice

Ronnie YU Chun-hong; the Honorary Advisers, Mr

President, Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat, for being unwell),

Stanley AU Kai-kwong, Dr LAM Kin-chung, Mr WONG

Dr CHENG Chi-man, His Honour Judge Clement LEE

Yan-lung, SC, Mr Peter LAI Hing-ling, Mr Eric CHEUNG

Hing-nin and Mr Julian LAW Wing-chung.

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In a solemn School Stand in the Grand Ballroom of Kerry

Ms LEUNG expressed her gratitude to Advisers, Old

Hotel, Hong Kong, the full house of 84 tables sang a

Boys and parents, who walked the talk to the theme of

resounding School Song in the first whole-school mega

QC160 "serving the community". In addition, she saluted

reunion dinner since end-2018. In her opening address,

former Principals, teachers and a dozen of retired

Ms Ruth LEUNG highlighted the thoughtful presentation

leaders of government secondary schools who served

of the reunion. "The comfortable setting, the meaningful

or observed QC as alumni or parents closely in the past.

illustration, the flame tree in the backdrop, the logo

"QC160 is so special that it runs for more than two years,

resembling our cotton tree and record-breaking sponsors

during which we ride out difficulties, co-operate and learn

are QCOBA's efforts and the soft power of QC boys. I

from each other, coupled with a more in-depth experience

understand how precious reunion tonight is. Old Boys

of 'serving the community'. Let's continue to equip

returning from overseas show the sturdy brotherhood

ourselves for the pursuit of excellence under the school

and priceless reunion, particularly on this special day of

motto 'Labor Omnia Vincit' to better serve the community

May 20 (homophonic to 'I love you' in Putonghua)," she

in future," she added. She also presented souvenirs

said.

to Advisers who missed the Thank You Ceremony in

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November 2022."

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

In his welcoming remarks, the Convenor for Gala Dinner, Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming, said, "We meet again, after

To follow predecessors' footsteps to give back to the QC

torture, sadness and frustration in the past 4.5 years or

community and deliver "our centenary duty" of "serving

so. Although some of us departed, the online live tonight

QC family", QCOBA announced that a new education

engages brothers asunder in the School Song and Three

foundation would be established to collate resources

Cheers from afar." He said that "serving the community",

for students and nurture talent for QC. Mr Julian LAW

the QC story Hong Kong should tell, has been a strong

outlined the tentative proposal, including a fund-raising

consensus with the school from the epidemic to normalcy.

exercise by calligraphy works of Dr CHUI Pui-chee (1997).

Serving QC for over a century, QCOBA will continue to tell

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QC stories aptly, preserve memories and channel them

The evening converged glorious sounds from the String

into energy for generations of QC boys. "From distancing

Orchestra, the QCPTA, a pair of teacher and student

to reunion, isolation to neighbouring, disappointment to

representatives, the A Cappella Team and the Champion

hopes, the Gala Dinner showcases passion, sincerity

of the QC160 Singing Contest. QCPTA also dedicated a

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photo collage comprising families who participated in the

well as the former Assistant Principal, Mrs CHAN O Sui-

QC160 Walkathon in August and September 2022 to the

fong.

school. Past and present Principals and teachers joined in a remarkable group photo. The live band Monkey &

The QC160 Student Crew, the SC, the QCOBA Student

Friends included an Old Boy Mr CHAN Tsun (2012). Old

Assistants, the Photography and Multimedia Production

Boys were most excited by the beer game.

Club and the Editorial Board of The Yellow Dragon served at the event.

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

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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".

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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

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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 to serve in an all-out effort in the face of challenges. They

mission of QC.

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

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.

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Dr HO Koon-wan shared with the QC family numerous

Voice Choir led the QC family in singing the full verse of

stories of famous alumni making significant contributions

School Song. As a QC160 initiative, students appreciated

to the country. Mr KWOK Kwok-chuen concurred with the

the verses unsung publicly in contemporary history,

theme "serving the community" of QC160, which became

taking a closer look at QC's history and social status in

key to students' development nowadays. Dr LAM Kin-

the early ages. Prior to the ceremony, Ms Ruth LEUNG

chung said that the QC spirit is indeed "to serve, not to

presented souvenirs to the QC160 Student Crew in

be served" and he hoped that QC remains the happy

2021/22 and 2022/23 in recognition of their hard work in

soil for students to dream with a global vision and where

the anniversary year.

dreams come true.

The Honorary Body of QCOBA has been appointed as Mr Julian LAW pledged to converge Old Boys to play a

Honorary Advisers of the QC160 Organising Committee

more proactive role in the future development of the alma

in recognition of their service to the alma mater.

mater. Dr CHENG Chi-man and Mr TAM King-tong felt

Representatives of the school, QCOBA, the SC, the

the warmth when they teamed up with alumni and played

QCPTA and fellow partners attended the ceremony,

badminton and plastic football in the annual Games Days

which was broadcast live online.

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

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Other QC160 Events

The Honorary Adviser, Dr CHENG Chi-man, presented

Long-yin (2018), joined hands in raising awareness of

prizes at the Annual Speech Day on December 2,

colorectal and musculoskeletal health at the virtual Health

2022 and spoke on "self-learning and evidence-

Exhibition in October 2022.

based medicine", appealing to QC boys to become smart, sensible and logical learners. In celebration of

The QC150 Time Capsule was unearthed on December

QC160, QCOBA will donate one QC windbreaker to

1, 2022 and officiated by the President of the 28th SC, Dr

every Secondary One new entrant from 2022/23 for six

CHEUNG Sum-lik. SC seniors shared fond memories and

consecutive school years to convey the brotherly care to

above all the message behind the plaque " 承先啟後 " they

the next generation.

put in. QCOBA co-organised the QC160 Singing Contest Final with the SC on December 9, 2022 with singer-

Specialist in General Surgery, Dr LEUNG Ka-lau (1979);

songwriter Serrini (Dr LEUNG Ka-yan, PhD HKU) as

the Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of

the adjudicator and performer. She also spoke on social

Orthopaedics and Traumatology of the University of Hong

etiquette, the importance of consent and gender respect,

Kong (HKU), Dr Henry FU Chun-him (2002); and alumni

hitting it off with boys and Old Boys.

physiotherapists, Mr Henry FONG Yin (2018) and Mr LAM

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In collaboration with Mezzanine Makers, a local craft

Mr Raistlin LAU Chun (1987), officiated at the opening

sodas brand founded by alumni, QCOBA launched the

ceremony of the Annual Open Days on March 31,

QC160 Sparkling Red Silk Cotton Chrysanthemum

2023, sharing with visitors "what makes QC QC" as we

Tea at the Annual Open Days on March 31, 2023. The

cherish talents, embrace diversities, respect differences

creative alumni team blended the distilled Cotton tree

and encourage sharing. The Honorary Adviser, Mr Alvin

blooms with the nostalgic aroma of chrysanthemum as

KWOCK, spoke at the closing ceremony on April 1,

a gift to QC.

2023 and urged QC boys to "scratch the scratch line" with the QC brotherhood and passion in making dreams

The Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism,

come true.

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Educational Visits

Academic visits and outings hosted by QCOBA resumed.

PMQ for Secondary One to learn more about the history

The Honorary Adviser, Prof YUEN Kwok-yung, and Old

and heritage of the former campus of the Central School,

Boys of the Astronomers' Club led some 30 students and

predecessor of QC, on January 30 and 31, 2023. The

teachers of QC and QCOBA Secondary School to visit

Honorary Adviser, Mr CHUA Hoi-wai, hosted a tour for

the SHAO as part of post-examination activities on July 3,

some 30 Secondary Four students on October 27, 2022

2023. Prof YUEN shared insights on developing learning

to two gerontech centres to study ageing in place.

skills through inquiry, astronomy and cosmology. A similar visit was also arranged for Fanling Kau Yan College on

The Honorary Adviser, Mr Julian LAW, as well as alumni

June 28, 2023.

and parents visited the QC booth in the Year of the Rabbit 2023 Lunar New Year bazaar in The Mills in Tsuen

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

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Flagship in Fellowship Professional Networking The Honorary Advisers, Dr York CHOW and Dr CHENG

management, mature communications, confident

Chi-man, and Specialist in General Surgery, Dr LEUNG

and organised presentation and common sense. The

Ka-lau, officiated at the Professional Gathering for

President of QCOBA, Mr James WONG, was glad to

Healthcare Sector on August 12, 2023, which was the

note that some 20 students carried on the fine tradition

first one resumed after COVID-19. Some 50 Old Boys in

to pursue medicine upon release of JUPAS offers.

the sector and students aspired to the careers attended

QC healthcare professionals have become part of the

as both alumni reunion and orientation for freshmen.

important force in the face of an ageing population, he added.

Dr CHOW said that the professional training comprises patience and analytical skills with sensitivity to

In addition, a mutual help network for real estate and

patients' background. He also recalled how he brought

construction sector, comprising alumni in property sales,

technological advancements in traumatology from

leasing and management, real estate consultancy

Germany to Hong Kong in his career. Dr CHENG urged

services and building contractors, was established in

medical students to maintain peer support networks by

November 2022 to converge experience and foster

making good use of social media as connections are as

exchange.

important as academic qualifications.

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

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Sports and Social Service

The Honorary Adviser, Mr KWOK Kwok-chuen, and about

Three alumni teams including the Honorary Adviser, Mr

20 members of the QC Marathon Team completed the

Eric CHEUNG; and the Honorary Auditor, Mr TAM King-

10km race of the 25th Standard Chartered Hong Kong

tong, participated in the 4x100m relay for Old Boys,

Marathon on February 12, 2023 as its ninth appearance

families and teachers in the Annual Athletic Meet (Final)

in the race as a team from 2012. Old Boys also watched

on May 5, 2023 at Wan Chai Sports Ground. The trio

the final of FIFA World Cup live on December 18, 2022 in

defeated all other teams and snatched the top three

QCOBA in brotherly fun.

prizes. Young graduates were grateful for the opportunity they missed during COVID-19.

Under epidemic restrictions, Old Boys participated in three on three shuttlecock-kicking, table tennis and

Regarding social service, the QC family participated in

badminton of the Games Days on November 20 and

the territory-wide flag day of Principal Chan Free Tutorial

27, 2022. The basketball tournament resumed on

World founded by the Honorary Adviser, Mr CHAN Hung,

February 26, 2023. Apart from joy, the senior champion

on June 17, 2023.

represented QCOBA in the 3x3 Basketball Match of the QCPTA on March 11, 2023 and won the champion.

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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

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

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW

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.

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EVALUATION AND OUTLOOK

After years of very difficult operations, QCOBA's projects,

heritage and service, as a good reference tool for school

activities and collaboration with campus and community

anniversaries in the education community. QC160

stakeholders have largely resumed normal with the joint

promoted public service the best and partly on heritage

efforts of Members and the ExCom.

through school history items. We should step up the arm on building knowledge and strengthening learning

Despite QCOBA Centenary and QC160 celebrations

in future, eg gifted, STEAM and entrepreneurship

disrupted by COVID-19, Members and stakeholders

education.

supported and appreciated the alternatives and attempts in general. Evaluation on and feedback to

Despite QC165 very possibly to be taken up by an

QC160 at large and individual items have been relayed

entirely new management team and also possibly by new

at QC160 Organising Committee and on relevant

faces among stakeholders, experience of QC160 should

occasions over the past 1.5 years. To conclude, effective

be thoroughly consolidated, duly recorded and passed

command structure, supervision and coordination are

along accordingly. QCOBA should also move on to other

key to success of anniversary events involving cross-

outstanding issues affecting boys and Old Boys on the

stakeholder collaboration.

path of normalcy.

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

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MANAGEMENT REPORT 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 CHENG Chi-man

Dr Stanley HO Hung-sun (deceased)

Dr York CHOW Yat-ngok

Dr Henry FOK Ying-tung (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

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Mr YEUNG Tak-keung 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

MANAGEMENT REPORT 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)

Deputy Honorary Secretary Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)

Vice President for Administration and Finance Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming (1988)

Deputy Honorary Treasurer Mr Keating LEUNG Hay-ting (1996)

Vice President for Education and Development Mr Spencer IP Cho-ting (1976)

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)

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)

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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)

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MANAGEMENT REPORT 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 LI Pak-hei (2008)

Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming (1988)

Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013) Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung (1989)

Deputy Convenor for Administration and Finance

Mr Philip CHUNG Ching-kei (1996)

Mr Ben CHAN Kai-bun (2000)

Mr Nathan LAW Kwan-hon (2008)

Members

Observer

Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin (1988)

Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)

Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988) Mr Keating LEUNG Hay-ting (1996)

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MANAGEMENT REPORT 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)

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MANAGEMENT REPORT 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

Members

Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin (1988)

Mr Spencer IP Cho-ting (1976) Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)

Deputy Convenor for Membership

Mr Aaron LAM Cheuk-lun (2004)

Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung (1989)

Mr Keating LEUNG Hay-ting (1996) Mr Gilbert CHONG Heung-wah (2000)

Convenor for Social Service

Mr Tony LI Chung-yin, SC (1996)

Mr Philip CHUNG Ching-kei (1996)

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MANAGEMENT REPORT 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)

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Convenors for Student Council

Mr Benjamin WONG Ngai-lam (2015) Mr Nelson TJONG Sung-fai (2021)

MANAGEMENT REPORT 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 Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)

Mr Gordon CHAN Ka-ho (2008)

Mr Adrian MAK Tze-chung (2017) Mr Marco CHOI Chun-ming (2019)

Deputy Convenor for Corporate Communications

Mr Benjamin WONG Ngai-lam (2015)

Mr Jonathan WONG Yat-nok (2018)

Mr Nelson TJONG Sung-fai (2021)

Members

Co-opted Member

Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)

Mr Maximilian LI Chun-yin (2016)

Mr Terence LEE Ho-wang (2003)

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MANAGEMENT REPORT 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)

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MANAGEMENT REPORT 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)

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MANAGEMENT REPORT 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

Managers

Dr Wilson CHAN Wai-shun (2000)

Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin (1988) Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988) Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)

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MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD 2022 Nov 8 8th

Jan 10 9th

Mar 14 10th

Mr James WONG Pong-chun

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Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat

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Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming

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Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin

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Ms Yvetta Ruth LEUNG

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Mr Terence LEE Ho-wang

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Mr Gordon CHAN Ka-ho

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Mr Tony LI Chung-yin

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Mr Jonathan WONG Yat-nok

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Mr Marco CHOI Chun-ming

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Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung

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Mr Philip CHUNG Ching-kei

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Mr Ben CHAN Kai-bun

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Mr Nathan LAW Kwan-hon

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Mr Benjamin WONG Ngai-lam

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Mr Nelson TJONG Sung-fai

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