Members Newsletter – Feb 2015 - Hong Kong Women Professional

Members Newsletter
Feb 2015 / Issue 1
President's Message
Kung Hei Fat Choy!
On the solid foundation laid by my predecessors, I’ve struck out with my board with the continuous and
tremendous support of our committees and members back in late Sept., 2014. We’ve kept up all the good
work steered by committees such as the Social Enterprise & Services Committee and the Environmental
Committee, to which I take my hat off, while successfully expanding the network to include the new Cultural &
Art Committee.
Chaired by Kitty Poon and Yolanda Ng, the Cultural & Art Committee’s first activity – a talk by renowned art
lover Catherine Kwai, Founder of Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, also our member, on pop art set off our year of art
and culture exploration very nicely and tastefully. We are all looking forward to the next activity which is a visit
to the Jao Tsung-I Academy in Sham Shui Po. Do save the date once arrangement details are announced.
I must also highlight the amazing X’mas party organized by Fellowship chairs Catherine Yau and Cindy Chan.
The lovely, festive décor and atmosphere, coupled with thoughtful games and the many, many dream gifts
for the lucky draw made for a memorable evening of unparalleled fun, laughter and …fellowship, of course!
My heartfelt thanks to you ladies and all those who helped in the background including our colleagues at the
Secretariat. Please buckle up for the Spring Dinner in Mar.
Increasingly, since recent years, Hong Kong has been facing challenges at the political, economic and
community levels. From what used to be a healthy balance of different voices in the territory, we now have
extreme, sometimes even violent voices and forces seeking to effect change as they wish it. Many of the
ordinary folks like myself struggle, though often in vain, to find peace and stability in this unique international
city we call home.
But what is stability? A US Public Policy guru Professor Jack Goldstone says it well - There is absolute,
apparently sturdy stability in a pile of rocks stuck one on top of another, and there is relative, fluid stability as
seen in a glass of water. Which one is more stable? If one piece of rock is knocked off the pile, the whole pile
of rocks falls. If the water in a glass is rocked, surely waves would result but the water should settle eventually
and stability and peace will return. It’s the law of physics.
I am for relative stability but we have to agree on and respect the framework
(glass). Once that is achieved, we’d have to allow waves to arise every so
often. There must be room for maneuver in a metropolis like Hong Kong.
Have a happy and healthy Year of the Ram.
Sandra Mak
President
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Recent Events
2014 Annual General Meeting cum Dinner
25 September 2014
2014 AGM was held on 25 September 2014 at World Trade Centre Club Hong Kong. It was a
wonderful success with strong turnout and zealous participation from a lot of members due
to our A-list Guest of Honour, Mr. Vincent H.S. Lo, GBS, JP and his beloved wife whom we all
know as the most beautiful Miss Hong Kong – Loletta Chu.
Vincent gave an interesting speech on「香港何去何從」 “Hong Kong: Where are you going to?”,
which stimulated very enthusiastic Q&A.
Here are the memorable moments captured at the event.
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The Life Skills Education Programme (Renmed as Leadership Training
Programme for Underpriviledged Youngsters)
28 September 2014
The Life Skills Education Programme had been successfully concluded. In the last program held in
September, more than 30 participants paid a visit to Cathay City. An evaluation meeting would be held
to discuss how the program might be continued next year.
TWF Empowering Woman Entrepreneur Online Series Launch Event
28 Oct 2014
On behalf of the Women’s Foundation, HKWPEA as the Supporting Partner of the ”Empowering
Women Entrepreneur Online Series” organized a launch event for Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
Online Workshops supported by Google on 28 October 2014. The event was well attended by over 50
participants.
“Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Online Series” organized by The Women’s Foundation (TWF) and
supported by Google was a series of events aiming to provide women entrepreneurs with practical and
innovative tools, approaches, frameworks and a stronger network of industry women leaders and peers.
The Series aimed to address the knowledge gaps and other business challenges that were impeding
women business owners from scaling their businesses. The one hour launch event on Oct 28 featured
a panel discussion exploring current challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and discussed ways in
which women entrepreneurs in Hong Kong could collaborate to support women businesses. The launch
also kick started sharing of online resources and technology tools, training, mentoring and networking
initiatives available to women entrepreneurs.
Special thanks to the guest speakers below who had shared their insights during the launch event.
Patricia Lau, Deputy Head, Efficiency Unit, The Government of the HKSAR
Erica Ma, Community Manager, CoCoon
Charlie Morris – Principal, AAIC Ventures
Cat Purvis, CEO & Co-Founder, Exicon
Michelle Sun, CEO & Co-Founder, First Code Academy
Leonie Valentine – Director Global Customer Experience (APAC), Google
Su-Mei Thompson, CEO, The Women’s Foundation
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The 2014 Social Enterprise Summit ( 社企民間高峰會 )
3-4 November 2014
The 2014 Social Enterprise Summit ( 社 企 民 間 高 峰 會 ) took place from 3-4 November 2014. For the
sixth year HKWPEA co-sponsored the “Dinner to Remember” event on the 3rd of November.
HKWPEA continued to be actively involved in this signature yearly event on social enterprises. The
Summit played a significant role in enhancing public awareness and understanding of the subject. In
particular, it made special endeavour to promote cross-sector dialogue and partnerships. The Summit
attracted increasing attention from overseas, especially in the Greater China region.
“Dialogue in Silence” Dinner at Jumbo Seafood Restaurant
HKWPEA hosted an opening dinner named “Dialogue in Silence” at Jumbo Seafood Restaurant on 3
November 2014. Our members attended and occupied 2 tables as a continuous support for this event.
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Cultural & Art talk cum dinner
27 November 2014
The first artistic event was held on 27 November 2014. Catherine Kwai gave an enlightening talk on pop
art as well as Chinese Contemporary Art at her gallery in Central. The topic was “How Western Pop Art
influences the Chinese Contemporary art”, followed by a dinner at the Kiangsu Chekiang Restaurant.
The silkscreen works by world-famous American pop artist Andy Warhol had inspired a lot of Chinese
artists throughout the years. Ms. Catherine KWAI, founder of Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, used Chinese
pop artists Xue Song, Wang Guang Yi, Wei Guang Qing as examples to talk about the style and value
of Pop Art by Chinese contemporary artists.
The talk was well attended by about 30 attendees, including 6 guests. Members found the talk
educational and eye-opening, and the Q&A session was lively and interactive, followed by dinner.
Discussions and sharing continued there and everyone enjoyed a great artistic evening!!
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Christmas party 2014
17 December 2014
HKWPEA 2014 Christmas party was held at The China Club, Central with an exciting party theme,
“Our Good Days…”「我們的那些年 !」and some Chinese characteristics were involved this year. Dress
code: Posh with a twist of red It was an unprecedented turnout this year and all ladies and gentlemen
attended, fully enjoyed the annual party and had lots of laughter throughout the night.
We were most honoured to have 中聯辦副主任殷曉靜 , 廖勛部長 , 宋瑋處長及張淑卿女士 as our guests
of honour. Also Ms. Annie Wu, SBS, JP, HKWPEA’s Honorary President joined our event.
Special thanks to Catherine P H Yau, Cindy Chan and the organizing committee for creating such an
amazing party which was filled with surprises and fun!!
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New members recruitment tea gathering
13 January 2015
Our Membership Committee had a tea gathering meeting with 8 potential members which was held at
Chariot Club on 13 Jan 2015.
The potential members on the photo last row were (from left to right) Dr Emmy Li, Linda Kang, Susie
Cheung, Wendy Man and Wendy Tang. Two ladies who left early were Lisa Chow and Myra Chan.
Upcoming Events
Kadoorie Farm Visit at Tai Po
11 April 2015
This Farm visit event allows the participant to learn more about sustainable living, 40 people would be
accommodated and guests would be welcomed on a 1+1 basis. Please sign up and don’t miss out this
meaningful outdoor visit.
Spring Dinner at Lippo Chiuchow Restaurant
19 March 2015
All the members are encouraged to join this festive dinner gathering to catch up with your friends on the day.
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Members’ News / Achievements
Our president, Mrs. Eva Cheng had made us all proud again. Firstly, she was conferred
with an Hon Doctor Degree of Business Administration by the Open University of Hong
Kong. Secondly, Eva was appointed by Mr. Tung Chee Hwa as the Executive Director
of “Our Hong Kong Foundation 團 結 香 港 基 金 會 ”. The Foundation aims to advocate
policies that are important to HK’s long term sustainable development. The Foundation
consists of 88 leaders of our society in the academia, business, professionals and
other sectors.
Dr. Janice Tsang, our Director and Co-Chair of the Public Affairs
Subcommittee, was bestowed as one of the awardees for the “Ten
Outstanding Young Persons Award 2014”. This was a recognition
to Janice’s well-rounded contribution to breast cancer care and
research in Hong Kong, being the Founding Convenor for the Hong
Kong Breast Oncology Group (HKBOG) which is now the 3rd Asian
Member just after Taiwan and Japan with the “Breast International
Group” (BIG), on top of her community service and leadership in
“Women in Medicine” and the Education Sector. Well done, Janice.
New Members
Tan Chew Yen 陳秋燕
Chew Yen is the Director of Kindle Learn Coach Worldwide Ltd., which is her own business
since 2009. Before setting up her own business, Chew Yen was with Singapore Broadcasting
1980 to 1990, BBC Worldwide Asia in 1994 to 2000. Discovery Communication 2000 to 2002
and then ET Media China Ltd 2002 to 2003. Principle consultant of RogenSi 2007 to 2009.
Chew Yen has ample of experiences in media communication as well as many charitable
volunteer work e.g. Training Catholic priests and nuns in China, advisor to Loving Kids
Community Service Co Ltd, and board member of the HK Chapter of the International
Coaching Federation etc. Chew Yen in 2014 helped HKWPEA as a volunteer trainer providing
NLP coaching to a group of underprivileged children.
Kathy K L Chan 陳燕玲
Kathy is Associate VP (Alumni Relations) and Deputy Secretary-General of Foundation of
City University of Hong Kong. She has been with City University for over 20 years on areas
of student affairs, alumni relations and institutional advancement. Kathy is a registered social
worker. Kathy has a lot of community services experience e.g. Federation of New Territories
Youth as Hon Advisor, Fellow of Wofoo Social Enterprises, Member of Development Committee
of Australian International School of Hong Kong etc.
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EDITORIAL TEAM
Helen Kan Rina Sun
– Chairperson, Newsletter &
Communication Committee / Vice President
– HKWPEA Secretariat
HKWPEA Secretariat
Address: Room B, 18/F Kingswell Commercial Tower,
171 – 173 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
Tel
: 852-2882 2555
Fax
: 852-2882 4673
Email : info@hkwpea.org
Website: www.hkwpea.org
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