spb66 #27: Grand re-union on Nov. 2, 2007

Refer spb66 #37

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spb66 #26: Message from John Leung

Subject: ThanksDate: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:26:10 -0700From:
John Leung <john.leung@NAU.EDU>Reply-To: John.Leung@NAU.EDUOrganization:
NAUTo: 'frankfu' <frankfu@hkbu.edu.hk>

Hi Frank,

I just received the copy of the new SPC Class of ’66 “yearbook” – or should I call it the reunion book. Thank you so very much for sending it to me.

It brings back so many wonderful memories, and at the same time, it is such a challenge to try to recognize some of the “new faces” from ancient and hoary recollections, if you know what I mean.

Some are relatively easy – even if I had not had the pleasure and fortune of seeing you a few times in the last couple of years, I probably would be able to recognize you. The same goes for Siu Kwong and Siu Kai, and Kan Siu Cheong. But for some others it’s quite a stretch of the imagination.

In any case, I am utterly thankful and at your debt for being so considerate. I have actually lost quite a few pounds from the way I was even the last time we met in 2005, and during my surgery in March, I started growing a beard, so there are some recent changes to the way I look. I hope that doesn’t throw you off when we meet again, although that might not be too soon –

I will definitely not be able to join you all for the reunion “festivities” this
summer and fall, but perhaps I can plan something for next year.

Anyway, I don’t have any good recent photographs of myself (usually I am behind the camera instead of in front of the lens) but last month we went back to Rhode Island for a short visit. My in-laws (Janet’s mom and dad) live in Rhode Island,

And I was also invited by the administration of my doctoral alma mater, Brown U, to go in for a brief consultation with them about their plans and ideas for a rapidly developing collaboration and exchange program between Brown and CUHK.

I had a great time in Rhode Island. We stayed at this house which we rented for the week that is located pretty close to the shores of Narragansett Bay, across from Newport. Although I ate my fill of the great seafood of New England, however, I didn’t gain much weight at all.

Anyway, I’m sending you a picture of myself and Janet on the porch outside this house that is not really ours. It’s perhaps a bit too casual, but it’s recent. The other is a photograph of my making a brief presentation at the University of Rhode Island. Please feel free to share with other SPC folks when you meet for the lunches and dinners.

I understand that my colleague Pin Ng will be coming to HK in about ten days’ time. Thank you so much, Frank, for taking care of him, and for helping him obtain the Fulbright.

Pin’s a good badminton player – much better than I ever was and certainly much much better than I am now, and perhaps you guys could hit it off in various ways besides the academic. I hope all is well, and please give my best to your family, as well as to the SPC friends.

Best wishes and regards for peace,

John

spb66 #25: News from classmates in Canada

Back Row: Nico Choi, Chan Kar-wah, Steve Wong (Sai-ho), Nelson Cheng (Yui-hing) and Tennyson Ng (chung)
Front Row: Joe Tang (Joe-yan), Teresa Tang, Linda Wong, Rita Cheng and Lillian Ng




Tennyson Ng 提到...
On July 1st, 2007, to celebrate Canada's birthday, a few of the old SPC classmates (and some of their spouses) met for dinner at a restaurant in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.





Their names are Nico Choi, Chan Kar-wah, Joseph Tang (Joe-yan), Steve Wong (Sai-ho), Nelson Cheng (Yui-hing) and Tennyson Ng (Chung).





We had a very enjoyable evening updating on each other's life stories since we each left SPC.

spb66 #24: Dinner on August 1, 2007

Date & Time:
August 1, 2007 at 7:00 pm

Venue:
HK Medical Association (booked by Dr. Law Chi Lim)
2nd Floor, 21-22 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong
(Tel there is 2536-9388)

Participants:
* Law Chi Lim, Robert
* Alex Lau Hoi Shing
* Henry Shum Kun Lum
* Frederick Kan
* Chan Kui Sum, Paul
* Jacob Leung
* Chan Yuk Choi
* Tse Sik Yan
* Wilfred Tsui Chi Keung
* Philip Cheung
* Chen Cheung Shing
* Ho Che Shun, Jackson
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All are welcome

spb66 #23: Lunch in USA on August 25, 2007 (Event reported in #33)

left to right:
Bill Ip Ka-Biu, Tong Biu, Joe Tang Joe-Yan, Fu Tze-Kin, Steve Wong Sai-Hoo, Nico Choi Lap-Chung, Linda Wong, Rita Cheng, Nelson Cheng Yui-Hing, Edward Sin Wing-Sang, Tennyson Ng Chung, Aaron Sin, Celestine Sin, Nancy Sin, Tony Chan Kan-Chiu, Chan Kar-Wah, Alex Lau Hoi-Shing, Ernest Cheng Wai-Leung & Ng Sai-Tak.

left to right:
Ng Sai-Tak, Chan Kar-Wah, Tony Chan Kan-Chiu, Alex Lau Hoi-Shing, Ernest Cheng Wai-Leung, Linda Wong, Nelson Cheng Yui-Hing, Rita Cheng, Celestine Sin, Nancy Sin, Fu Tze-Kin, Aaron Sin, Joe Tang Joe-Yan, Tong Biu, Edward Sin Wing-Sang, Nico Choi Lap-Chung, Bill Ip Ka-Biu, Tennyson Ng Chung & Steve Wong Sai-Hoo

Date & Time:
August 25, 2007
12:00 noon to 2:00 pm

Venue:
The Red Coach Inn
3rd floor, "River View Room"
2 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
U.S.A.

Nico Choi suggested the Red Coach Inn (www.redcoach.com) close by the US side of the Niagara Falls.

The place is just across from the Rainbow Bridge and within viewing distance from the Falls; its lunch menu offers a variety of choices and at reasonable prices.

Good suggestion, Nico!

Participants:
* Sin Wing-Sang, Edward x 4
* Cheng Wai-Leung, Ernest
* Ng Chung, Tennyson
* Chan Kar-wah
* Cheng Yiu-Hing, Nelson x 2
* Wong Sai-Hoo, Steve x 2
* Lau Hoi-Shing, Alex
* Ng Sai-Tak
* Ip Ka-Biu, Bill
* Fu Tze-Kin
* Choi Lap-Chung, Nico
* Tang Joe-Yan, Joe
* Chan Kan-Chiu, Tony
* Tong Biu

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Reunion luncheon on August 25, 2007 at the Red Coach Inn, Niagara Falls, New York

The rustic Red Coach Inn overlooking the raging Niagara River meters away from the Falls was the site of the recent reunion luncheon of the Class of 66. Thirteen classmates from the Greater Toronto area, in four separate cars, crossed over to the US side for a rendezvous with Edward Sin and his family.

Edward, just retired after a productive career with the HK government, drove up from Binghamton, New York. Edward and Nancy are proud parents to Aaron, who earned his Ph.D. from Cornell and Celestine, who will begin her second year in Electrical Engineering at SUNY at Binghamton. We were delighted to meet Edward’s lovely family!

Steve Wong Sai-Hoo’s wife Linda and Nelson Cheng Yui-Hing’s wife Rita also joined us for the occasion.

This was a most enjoyable afternoon as classmates caught up with their long lost buddies and made new acquaintances. Each classmate had the opportunity to share with the rest of the group what mischief he has gotten himself into over the past forty-one years (sort of).

All of us agreed that we should hold another reunion soon, and make sure that those who couldn’t join us this time (such as Gordon Jang Kwok-Tung, Timothy Leung Kam-Fai, Tony Tam Man-Kwong, Bobby Siu Chee-Yiu, Paul Shum Wai-Ming, Enoch Mo Yiu-Chor) would join us then.

We wish to thank Nico Choi Lap-Chung for suggesting the venue and Tennyson Ng Chung for making the reservation.

Report filed by Ernest Cheng Wai-Leung

spb66 #22 Message from SPCAA

Dear fellow alumni,

ALUMNI IN PUBLIC SERVICE
At the commencement of the new Administration of HKSAR, the alumni community continues to have our fair share on all aspects in public service -
Professor Lau Siu Kai (1966) continues to be the Head of the Central Policy Unit
The Hon. Tsang Tak Shing (1966) has been appointed as Secretary for Home Affairs
Archbishop Peter Kwong (1958) has been awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star
Mr Ma Ho Fai (1968), former SPCAA Chairman, has been awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star
Dr Ho Chung Ping (1967) has been awarded the Medal of Honour
Dr Liu Kai Ming (1971) has been awarded the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service
Mr Wong Chi Cho (1981), Mr Howard Lee (1984 F7) and Hon. Tsang Tak Shing (1966) are appointed as Official JP, while Mr Stephen Ip (1968) is appointed as Non-official JP after his retirement from public service.

Congratulations to all of them!!

HAPPY HOUR GATHERINGThe upcoming happy hour will be held on 10 July at 7pm at the Fringe Club.

No matter you wish to make some new alumni contacts, talk with the boss of the Fringe Club (who was a teacher of SPC decades ago!!), or comment on the new SAR Government, you are most welcome to join and have some beer together!!

With best wishes,
Vincent FungChairman, SPCAA