The Fall Hike on Sept 29, 2019 took place in the Bob Hunter Memorial Park in Markham. The park, being part of the Rouge National Park System, commemorates Bob Hunter (1941-2005), a Canadian environmental champion who worked tirelessly to protect biodiversity and celebrate nature.  It was a beautiful Sunday with fresh Crispy Fall air. There were 18 alumni from HKUAAO participating. Together with another hiking group led by Mr. Wong, we had total of 40 hikers altogether. We hiked for about 2 hours and then followed with a visit to the nearby farm, Judy’s Tropical Farm. The hike ended at around 5pm. After the hike, HKUAAO alumni joined the other hiking group and had a dinner in a restaurant in Markham.
Reported by Glendy Sze

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Bob Hunter Memorial Park & Judy’s Tropical Farm – Sunday September 29, 2019

Please join your HKU alumni and friends for a hike in the Bob Hunter Memorial Park in Markham. The park, being part of the Rouge National Urban Park system, commemorates Bob Hunter (1941-2005), a Canadian environmental champion, journalist and author who worked tirelessly to protect biodiversity and celebrate nature.

Meeting time/place: 1:30 pm at Bob Hunter Memorial Park parking lot.

Meeting place: Parking area at 7277 14th Avenue
Parking: Free, but limited
Washroom: A portable washroom is seasonally available near the parking lot 

Directions: Go east on Steeles Ave East, turn left on Ressor Rd., turn left on 14thAvenue, turn left to Bob Hunter Memorial Park parking lot.

We will do a 8-9 km loop in about 2 – 3 hours, followed by a visit to a farm (Judy’s Tropical Farm).

The hike should be completed at around 4 pm or so.

Cost of hike : free

DINNER AFTER HIKE:

Dinner time : 6 pm   

Venue : Grand Lake Chinese Cuisine (太湖盛宴), at 8362 Kennedy Rd, at SW Hwy 7 & Kennedy, Markham. 

Estimated dinner cost : about $25 per head

Please register by using the online registration form or via email to :

Glendy Sze (glsze@rogers.com) or Augustine Chan (augustinetoronto@hotmail.com) before Sept 23 (Monday) if you are interested. Please provide your name and contact phone number, as well as emergency contact person (name and phone). Please indicate if you will join dinner as well.

Note – According to Public Health Ontario, estimated risk areas for ticks & Lyme disease in Ontario have expanded this year. The following are tips on tick protection:

• wear long sleeves, light-coloured clothing with everything tucked in 
• wear bug repellant 
• stay in the middle of trails 
• take a bath or shower after a hike 
• always do your checks after a hike because a tick could be as small as a poppy seed 

Click here for more information about Lyme Disease

All registrants and their guests are asked to read the waiver as follow.* 

Click here to read HKUAAO – Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk

By registering, you are acknowledging that you and your guests have read, understood, accepted and will abide the terms and conditions of the said waiver.

See you soon!

Almost 100 JU alumni, families and friends attended the summer picnic in Sibbald Point Provincial, south east of Lake Simco, about an hour drive from downtown Toronto. The picnic provided a chance for us to take a break and enjoy the country side on a lovely sunny day. Under the lead of our President, Lilian Ma, HKUAAO had a contingent of 12 people. She also brought her 3 cutie doggies along.

Various activities were organized including hiking along the park and the lakeshore, photos shooting, games involved individuals and groups. All alumni were heavily involved and participated fully in the activities. The organizer also brought in a professional photographer taking aerial photos for us with a drone. Most of us were excited and tons of photos were captured. The organizer had provided an excellent choice of food highlighted with 2 roasted pigs to fill our stomach. Some alumni said they needed to do more exercise after to dust off a few pounds. In the picnic, we had the opportunity to make new friends with other JU alumni as well as understanding more of our own. I am sure we all had a good time and enjoyed the day.

I would like to thank the support of Christina Jong & Sam Grey, Darius & Amy Wong, Irene & Jason Yee, Margaret & Albert Liu, Lilian Ma & Mark Spragett, Liza Tsui to make our event memorable.

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Reported by Romeo Au

On May 26, 2019, with the help of Tom, the organizer and hike leader together with other volunteers, the annual Spring Hike event was held successfully with good participation of nearly 40 alumni, their families and friends in Rouge Valley.  The weather and spirit of the participants were good with everyone having good time.  After the hike, about 18 people stayed and enjoyed a nice dinner together with others for the hike.

Reported by Joannes Tsang

Dear Alumni,

I think you know there are activities organized by Hong Kong Joint Universities (HKJU) in Ontario every year. Each university alumni will take turn to lead every year and the rest will work as a team. This year, Chu Hai University Alumni Association of East Canada (珠海大學加東校友會) takes up the leading role. Augustine Chan, an integral part of HKJU is our designated representatives together with myself this year.

For those who have attended our AGM banquet last Sunday know there are a few things going on when Mr. Wing Lung Chan, the chair introduced the activities. I sum up here for your reference.

A. Picnic in Sibbald Point Provincial Park

Date: Saturday June 22, 2019
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Venue: Sibbald Point Provincial Park, Town of Sutton, Ontario
Cost: $20 per person (excluding vehicles entrance fee)
Transportation: Carpool or your own transportation
Details: Click here to download more information
Registration by Wednesday May 1, 2019
Contacts:
Augustine Chan (augustinetoronto@hotmail.com)(416.930,3666) 
Romeo Au (romeoyhau@hotmail.com) (416.529.3361)                

B. Talent Quest By Alumni and Partners

C. HKJU Banquet

Date: Sunday October 06, 2019
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Venue: Casa Victoris (紫爵金宴)  
Unit 4-6, 8601 Warden Ave. Markham, ON  L3R 0B5
Cost: Not known yet
Registration & Contacts for Event B & C:               
Augustine Chan (augustinetoronto@hotmail.com)(416.930,3666)
Romeo Au (romeoyhau@hotmail.com) (416.529.3361) 

Do come out to enjoy activities with your family, friends and meet more alumni from other universities.

Regards,
Romeo Au
HKJU Designated Representative 2019
Hong Kong University Alumni Association of Ontario

The 34th HKUAAO AGM dinner was held at Premier Ballroom & Convention Centre in Markham, Ontario on April 14, 2019.  It was well-attended by Alumni members, Board Directors, mentees, families, friends, Special Guests as well as representatives from the Joint  University Alumni Associations from Hong Kong.

The Dinner event was organized by the AGM Dinner committee headed by Tim Cheng.  The night’s program ran smoothly under the direction of MCs Margaret Law and Eddie Ho. The production was led by Romeo Au with assistance on the floor by Raymond Leung and Frankie Cheng.

The dinner started with a welcome message from Wilson Chan, the President, who thanked all alumni, founding and current board members, supporters and volunteers for their invaluable support to the organization during the past year.  The MCs also announced the list of VIPs in attendance. A video bringing greetings from the HKU President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Zhang Xiang, was shown.

Ms. Emily Mo, Director of The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, delivered the keynote speech and updated dinner participants on the latest news of the Great Bay area around Hong Kong.

Other highlights of the dinner included recognition of Tim Cheng for his Outstanding Achievement Award to the HKUAAO, the work of the various activity committees and interests groups, support from the other University Alumni Associations, and the Passing of the Brick ceremony from the outgoing president, Wilson Chan, to Lilian Ma, the incoming president, who thanked Wilson for a job well done and delivered a short greeting to the audience.

The night was filled with fun and entertainment, not to mention the great dinner menu and joyous social opportunities; it also featured lucky draw of 26 donated prizes from sponsors, as well as Karaoke entertainment by Eddie Ho, Judy Leung, Joe Cho, Nick Wong and Margaret Law. The night ended with more photo sessions, with the help throughout from our dedicated Alumni photographers Chris Tam and HK Pong.

We thank Margaret Law and Eddie Ho, our excellent MCs, as well as many alumni and volunteers who together delivered another well attended, successful and memorable HKUAAO annual dinner.

Reported by Lilian Ma

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We will admire the Spring forest scent  and flowers by having a 9 km loop hike from Rouge Valley to Indian Tree Tent Site in Wilderness Section on Sunday May 26, 2019, followed by a dinner party at Grand Lake Chinese Cuisine & Banquet (太湖盛宴), 8362 Kennedy Rd., at SW Hwy 7/Kennedy, Markham.

Hiking meeting time/place: 1:00 pm Sunday May 26, 2019 at Twyn River Road parking lot.

Meeting Place

From Unionville GO Station to the parking lot

Directions: Take 401 Exit 389 to Meadowvale Road north, turn right on Sheppard Ave, pass a church, turn left on Twyn River Rd., pass over a steel bridge and a concrete bridge and turn right to the parking lot.

The hike should be completed around 4.30 pm or so.

Dinner time/venue: 6:00 pm May 26, 2019 at  Grand Lake Chinese Cuisine & Banquet (8362 Kennedy Rd, south of Hwy 7).

Estimated dinner cost is about $30 per head.

Family members and friends are welcome.

Please register by using the online form or via email to Joannes Tsang (joannest@hotmail.com) before May 20 if you are interested.  Please provide your name and contact phone number,  as well as emergency contact person (name and phone).  Please indicate if you will join dinner as well.

All registrants and their guests are asked to read the waiver as follow.*

Click here to read HKUAAO – Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk

By registering, you are acknowledging that you and your guests have read, understood, accepted and will abide the terms and conditions of the said waiver.

Best Regards,

Hong Kong University Alumni Association of Ontario

Registration Form:

Date: April 14, 2019 (Sunday)
Time: 5:30 pm AGM / 6:00 pm Reception / 7:00 pm Dinner
Venue: Premiere Ballroom & Convention Centre (釣魚臺國宴)
Venue Address: 9019 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4A3 Tel: 905.709.3602

Cost: $60 for Adult / $40 for Mentee
Registration & Contacts:
Tim Cheng (tc@timcheng-ca.com / 416.270.9830)
Wilson Chan (wc@wilsonchanca.com / 905.305.6812)
Augustine Chan (augustinetoronto@hotmail.com / 416.930.3666)
Romeo Au (romeoyhau@hotmail.com / 416.529.3361)

We will elect the new board of directors and executive committee members for 2019 – 2020 at the A.G.M. All members are encouraged to nominate and be nominated for the Board for the coming year.
Come and meet your alumni friends. This is an excellent opportunity to connect and re-connect with many fellow alumni in an evening of entertainment and fun. All alumni, family and friends are welcome.

There had been nine mentees from HKU for the fall of 2018 semester and seven mentees for the winter of 2019 semester, for a total of 16 mentees for the 2018 -2019 academic year. 10 Mentors from the HKUOAA stepped up to the plate and participated in this program to contribute to the mentees’ experience in Canada and provided support and guidance during their stay. Mentees attended Universities like Toronto, Waterloo, Western, Queen’s and York and covered disciplines such as Medicine, Business, Engineering, Law, Arts, Economics and Actuarial and Social Sciences. Mentees enjoyed hiking, dining and other social events during their stay. Many remained in contact even after they returned home to Hong Kong. It is a way that HKU alumni can give back to the Alma Mater. If you are interested in becoming one of the mentors in the coming year, please contact lilianma@bellnet.ca
Reported by Lilian Ma

On October 14, 2018 the Hong Kong Joint Universities Alumni Association of Ontario hosted a successful ping pong tournament event at the Canadian Chinese Table Tennis Association in Markham, Ontario. It was a team competition with the HKU, Baptist, Chu Hai, and Shue Yan Universities making up a White Team playing against a Red Team that comprises the CU, Polytechnic, Lingnan, City and Science and Technology Universities. The matches included Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Female’s Singles, Mixed doubles. After a fierce competition that stretched over 100 games, the eventual winner was the White Team made up of HKU, Baptist, Chu Hai and Shue Yan Universities.
The evening was wrapped up by a sumptuous dinner in which over 300 alumni and families attended.
The White Team was presented the Hong Kong Cup by the Assistant Director of HKETO while individual players received medals commemorating their success.

Reported by Dan Lam

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Click the following links to view the news articles covering the event.
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