Members Newsletter – Jun 2015 - Hong Kong Women Professional

Members Newsletter
Jun 2015 / Issue 2
President's Message
Eight months into my term as your President, I continue to be touched and encouraged
by the immense, relentless support from all to the Association. We have kept up the good
tradition of rolling out plenty of educational and fun networking activities with determination
and vigor, including visits to two unique heritage destinations: the KFBG Green Hub in Tai Po
and the Jao Tsung-I Academy in Lai Chi Kok. Because of our members’ special connections
with these institutions, we were able to share much more with the operators, for instance, a
delicious DIY green lunch at the Green Hub and talks by authorities on heritage and gardens
at the Academy.
During the festive CNY period, we actively participated in celebratory events, consolidating
and renewing friendship with other organizations. I was unfortunately taken ill in that time but
the happy photos of our friends all dressed up to the occasions cheered me up.
The two most heartening developments since the last newsletter are perhaps the successful
recruitment of over 7 members (some more to be confirmed soon) and the ‘fast and
furious’ presentation of the Mother’s Day Shopping Spree, which fetched for the Charitable
Foundation a donation of HK$120,000. I am grateful to the Membership C’ttee and Angel
Hon, whose magic wand remains potent! I look forward to a good turnout at the New Force
Tea Gathering this Saturday (6 June) when we’d grow new friendship and strengthen the
Association’s power to share and serve.
Behind the scene, all the wheels have quietly swirled on – the wonderful programmes of our
Social Enterprise & Services C’ttee, Public Affairs C’ttee etc. are all contributing to a better
Hong Kong. It was also on this pragmatic note that I responded to the request, on your
behalf, from Our Hong Kong Foundation, who has been collecting quotes to underline Hong
Kong’s positive energy and spirit. Rather than political haggling, it is much more productive
and beneficial for the community to find common grounds and to move forward. Let’s stay on
the ground offering needed services and not get carried away with just high-sounding talks
and posturing.
Sandra Mak
President
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Recent Events
Public Voting Campaign 我最喜愛的社企計劃
26 Feb 2015
HKWPEA was proud of being one of the sponsors of「 我 最 喜 愛 的 社 企 計 劃 」Public Voting
Campaign. The campaign had been completed successfully on 26 February, 2015. Thanks to
Salome See for being our representative and giving her precious time and generous support to
this campaign.
乙未年新春團拜慶元宵酒會 by Hong Kong Professionals & Senior Executives
Association (HKPASEA)
5 Mar 2015
On behalf of HKWPEA, Helen Kan joined the “ 乙未年新春團拜慶元宵 ” cocktail party hosted
by Hong Kong Professionals & Senior Executives Association (HKPASEA) on 5 March, 2015
at World Trade Centre Club. Mr. John Tsang Chun-Wah, GBM, JP, Financial Secretary was
the guest of honor for the ceremony. Our members present in the event included Jessie Yu,
Yolanda Ng, Vera Waters, Sophia Kao, Helen Kan and Cindy Young. All the participants had a
great networking time while celebrating the beginning of The Year of Goat.
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International Women’s Day Reception, by Women’s Commission
8 March 2015
With the invitation from Women’s Commission, Sandra Mak and Marina Wong represented
HKWPEA to attend the “Reception to Celebrate International Women’s Day” held on 8 March,
2015 at Central Government Offices. The ceremony was officiated by Mrs. Carrie Lam, GBS,
JP, Chief Secretary for Administration.
International Women’s Day Gathering by LOCPG 中聯辦
18 March 2015
中 聯 辦 hosted an International Women’s Day Gathering at 中 聯 辦 Office on 13 March 2015.
Our members attended and occupied 2 tables as a continuous support for this event.
HKWPEA is actively involved in international women activities and agenda. Louisa Lui & Agnes
Koon represented our Association to show our support.
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2nd Business Meeting cum Spring Dinner
19 March 2015
The HKWPEA 2nd Biz Meeting cum Spring Dinner was successfully held at Lippo Chiuchow
Restaurant in Admiralty. 87 participants were there and it was a great opportunity to get
together and get updated with latest news.
The highlight of the evening was great talks given by Amy Wong and Salome See. They
covered an interesting topic on “What can we expect for The Year of the GOAT” and “An
incredible trip” respectively.
We were most honoured to have 宋瑋處長 from 中聯辦 to join our event.
Special thanks to Catherine P H Yau & Cindy Lo Chan, Co-chairs, Fellowship Committee and
Cindy Cheng & Catherine Fok, Co-chairs, Programme & Events Committee for organizing such
an amazing gathering.
See the ladies in pretty outfits and charming smiles:
宋瑋處長 addressing our
members and conveying her
Chinese New Year best wishes.
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International Women’s Day Reception by HK Federation of Women
( 香港各界婦女慶祝三八國際婦女節 )
26 March 2015
HKWPEA was one of the 主 席 團 of Hong Kong Federation of Women’s reception, a grand
celebration was held on 26 March, 2015 at Maxim’s Palace, City Hall Central.
HK Federation of Woman widely invited numerous woman associations in Hong Kong, and our
member, Cindy Chan Lo represented our association to attend this international occasion. The
event was a big turnout of ladies and a joyous networking evening.
With representatives from 廣東省婦聯
Green Forum - 2015 MIECF
(Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition)
26-28 March 2015
Macau International Environmental Cooperation Forum took place from 26-28 March, 2015
at The Venetian Macao, opened by Dr Gro Harkem Brundtland, former prime minister of
Norway. Mabel was invited as one of the guest speakers on 26 March. Well done, Mabel.
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KFBG Green Hub visit
11 April 2015
Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden (KFBG) has been selected by the Development Bureau
to transform the Old Tai Po Police Station which was built in 1899, into a “Green Hub for
sustainable Living”.
Our Environmental Committee arranged a Green Hub tour at KFBG which is located in Tai
Po. The tour was held on 11 April 29, 2015 and there were 29 participants. It started with an
Experiential Workshop at the Green Hub Eat Cookery Classroom, pursued by a Low Carbon
Meal at the Café within the Green Hub and ended with an enthusiastic Q&A session.
It was such an interesting, healthy and educational tour that raised everyone’s awareness on
sustainable living. All members who attended enjoyed the wholesome day.
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HKWPEA received “ 團體關懷獎 ” from Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (HKSKH)
18 April 2015
HKWPEA was proudly awarded “ 團體關懷獎 ” by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. Sandra Mak
and Selina Cheng represented our Association and collected 團 體 關 懷 獎 from Hong Kong
Sheng Kung Hui.
This was such a good encouragement to our work in social enterprises and our Association will
definitely continue to contribute in this area to help the needy.
The event was graced by Dr. W.M. Ko, Secretary for Food and Health of Hong Kong
President Sandra received the 團體關懷獎 from HKSKH Director Jane Lee
“Pink Sunset” on Kai Tak Cruise Ship, Hong Kong Breast Cancer
Foundation 10th Anniversary Campaign
24 April 2015
Our President Sandra Mak involved HKWPEA to support work of the Hong Kong Breast
Cancer Foundation. A gala event was held on April 26 and Angela To represented us to attend.
Many ladies in “pink” with warm and kind hearts attended the dinner event.
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Jao Tsung-I Academy (JTIA) 饒宗頤文化館 Visit
25 April 2015
Jao Tsung-I Academy, located at the former Lai Chi Kok Hospital, is a historic compound
selected as one of the projects under the “Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership
Scheme” of the Development Bureau, HKSAR Government.
A Cultural & Art event with the theme of 「 賞 花 嚐 花 - 細 味 古 蹟 談 古 論 今 」was held at Jao
Tsung-I Academy ( 饒宗頤文化館 ). Altogether 38 participants, members and their families and
friends enjoyed an educational Saturday day out.
First of all, the participants toured around the academy, followed by lunch with a special floral
menu ” 以花入饌 ” at 銀杏館 . At the end, talks were given by Mr. Andrew Lam, Chairman of
Antiquities Advisory Board ( 古物諮詢委員會林筱魯主席 ) and Mr. Samson Ho ( 紅映顧問有限公
司園藝顧問何偉民先生 ) with the topic of 細味古跡 and 優悠樂遊園 respectively.
Recruitment Tea Gathering at iBakery
6 May 2015
HKWPEA always welcome passionate ladies from different industries to join our energetic
group. The Membership Committee organized a tea-gathering for potential members, in the
private room at iBakery in Admiralty on 6 May, 2015.
The participants got to know about the goal and mission of our Association through this leisure
gathering.
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Mother’s Day Shopping Spree, High Tea & Charity Sale at the Four Seasons Hotel
9 May 2015
Thanks to the initiation and great efforts by Angel Hon, we secured a pledge of $120k donation
to our Charitable Foundation from the 4 participating brands, including David Yurman, Wolford,
M Missoni and Amore Pacific. This charity event was held at the Four Seasons on 9 May, 2015.
Many members brought their families and friends to support this exclusive event while enjoying
a meaningful Mother’s Day shopping experience.
Luncheon Talk, HK Federation of Women
15 May 2015
Sandra Mak attended the Luncheon Talk held by the HK Federation of Women at HK Club on
15 May. Mr. Clifford Hart, Consul General of the US, shared his views on the topic “Half the
Sky: Transforming the World through Women’s Empowerment” in the interactive event.
Luncheon Talk with the US Consul General Mr. Clifford Hart
Cavalia Tickets donated to N-No Families
May 2015
Thanks to the generosity of Cavalia, 24 tickets were donated to our N-No families. One family
messaged us before going into the show venue: ‘ 準 備 入 場， 好 感 恩， 多 謝 你 們 !’. Let this
heartening spirit continue to warm the hearts of the underprivileged.
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New Members
Myra Chan 陳慧艾
Myra is Executive Director of Edmond De Rothschild in private banking. Prior to her entrepreneurship
in France from 2009 to 2014, she worked for JP Morgan in investment banking and for Citibank in
private banking. On community service, Myra served in Children Sunday School and was the Vice
President of a parent association. She works in the Fund Raising Committee of 善導會 . Myra is the
sister of Anne Chen, our existing member.
Susie Cheung 張秀芬
Susie is the General Counsel and Company Secretary of The Hong Kong Mortgage
Corporation Ltd, overseeing the Legal Division and in charge of the Compliance
Function. She is a Council Member and Chairperson of the Membership Committee of
The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries; a founding member of Asia-Pacific
Structured Finance Association, etc. Susie was voted as a recipient of the Outstanding
Achievement Award for 2012 at the Asia Women in Business Law Awards organised by
Euromoney Legal Media Group.
Lisa Chow 周雯鳳
Lisa is now Estee Lauder’s Managing Director in Singapore. Lisa has been known to
our Association all these years when she was the Brand General Manager of Estee
Lauder in Hong Kong. Estee Lauder had made various donations to our Association.
The most recent one was HK$500,000 at the Butterfly Lover Remix performance on 21
Dec 2014. She was Vice President of Oregon Scientific in Global Branding & Branding
from 2004 to 2006. Before that, she had been Mont Blanc’s Regional Marketing
Director in Asia Pacific. Lisa had worked for PR Network as Account director and
served as Assistant Manager in Public Relations for Asia Television Ltd in earlier years.
Linda Kang 康健紅
]Linda Kang is Managing Director of Bank of America Merrill Lynch N.A. as Head
of China Corporates for Asia Pacific Corporate Banking based in HK. Linda was
previously with Citi Bank in China and HK from 1992 to 2009. On community service,
she supported women mentoring for Cherie Blair Foundation and sponsored Habitat
for Humanity on behalf of the Bank of America.
Emmy Li 李琬微
Emmy is an Associate Consultant of Hong Kong Eye Hospital. She previously worked
as an Honorary Assistant Professor at CUHK. On Community Service, Emmy is the
Vice President of Hong Kong Federation of Societies for Prevention of Blindness,
Council member of Hong Kong Ophthalmological Society, Volunteer Ophthalmologist
for ORBIS & Lifeline Express, Vice President of Regeneration Society, and Chairman
of Internal Affairs Committee of Hong Kong Women Doctor’s Association among
others. Emmy has received a number of awards, including Hong Kong Humanity
Award by Hong Kong Red Cross and Achievement Award, Outstanding Service Award
in Prevention of Blindness by Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, The Hong Kong
Youth Service Award by the HK Federation of Youth Groups, etc.
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Wendy Man 孟麗紅
Wendy is the owner and Vice Chairman of Clifford Group 祈福集團 . Clifford Group has
property development, hospitals, kindergarten/primary/secondary schools and several
hotels in Nansha, Panyu and 祈 福 . On community service, Wendy is a member of
Guangdong CPPCC 廣 東 省 政 協 委 員 and a standing committee member of Beijing
Women’s Federation 北 京 市 婦 聯 常 委 . She is also among the directors of China
Overseas Friendship Association 中華海外聯誼會理事 , Vice Chairman of Guangzhou
Federation of Industry and Commerce 廣州市工商聯副會長 , and council member of
Soong Ching Ling Foundation 宋慶齡基金會理事 .
Wendy Tang 鄧蘊賢
Wendy is the Director of Hong Kong Imaging and Diagnostic Centre. Profoundly
experienced in radiography and ultrasonography, she had served the public hospital for
20 years before developing her private business for the past 10 years. On community
service, Wendy is council member of HK Breast Cancer Foundation and consultant to
the Auxiliary Medical Services.
Upcoming Events
6 June 2015
New Force Tea Gathering at Kam Yuen, Causeway Bay
Date: 6 June, 2015 (Saturday)
Time: 2:30-4:30 pm
Venue: 22/Fl, Park Avenue Tower, 5 Moreton Terrace, Causeway
Bay, HK (by courtesy of Eva Cheng)
The Membership Committee sincerely wishes our new members could take time to attend this lighthearted gathering to further strengthen our Association.
18 June 2015
3rd Business Meeting cum Dinner and Talk
Date: 18 June, 2015 (Thursday)
Time: 6:30 pm Biz Meeting
7:30 pm Dinner and Talk
Venue: CGCC
We are delighted to have Mrs. Agnes Koon to talk on the critical issue “Is Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme my choice? How to choose my own Medical Insurance?”. Register now and benefit from the programme!
24 September 2015 AGM with Dinner
11 December 2015
4th Business Meeting cum X’mas Party
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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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