2018- 2019 Program of Events
DATE |
TIME |
VENUE |
TITLE |
May 14, 2019 |
12:15 - 2:15 pm |
Helena May |
Annual General Meeting, Lunch & A Speaker |
April 9, 2019 |
10:00 - 12:00 pm |
AWA |
International China Concern: helping abandoned and disabled children in China |
March 12, 2019 |
12:30 - 2:30 pm |
AWA |
Mekong Club: how corporations can help to end modern slavery |
January 15, 2019 |
10:00 - 12:00 pm |
AWA |
ImpactHK: how one act of kindness at a time can change the lives of homeless people |
December 4, 2018 |
12:00 - 2:00 pm |
The Pacific Club |
Holiday Lunch benefiting the Ronald McDonald House |
November 13, 2018 |
10:30 - 12:00 pm |
Legislative Council Complex |
Educational Tour of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong |
October 9, 2018 |
10:00 - 12:00 pm |
Li & Fung |
The Power of Purpose |
September 18, 2018 |
12:00 - 2:00 pm |
The Pacific Club |
Welcome Back Lunch & Speaker |
September 4, 2018 |
8:30 - 1:30 pm |
The American Club |
USA Midterm Elections Voter Registration Event |
2017 - 2018 Program of Events
January 24, 2018
Come join the AWA for a Lunch and Learn session led by Becky Wong titled: 'Don't be Afraid: Women can do anything!'
To find out more or RSVP, please let us know via the Contact Us! page.
February 6, 2018 Water for Free!
Come join the League at the AWA Office from 10 - 12 on Feb. 6, 2017 to hear how you can help to reduce the 5 million single-use water bottles thrown away in Hong Kong every single day! The solution: bring your own bottle and get your water for free!
Click here to RSVP and get more details.
Proposed Upcoming Events
March 2018 - LEGCO Visit
April 2018 - Visit to Asbury Methodist Services and to subdivided housing projects
May 2018 - AGM at the Consul General's Residence
Past Events
September 12, 2017 - Visit to the French Consulate
October 18, 2017 - Lecture from Redress on sustainability issues facing the fashion industry.
November 7, 2017 - Visit to the Justice Centre to learn about their 'Coming Clean' report, about the abuses suffered by domestic helpers in Hong Kong.
November 28, 2017 - Lecture from Kathy Chiron about the statehood movement in Washington, D.C.
December 1, 2017 - Holiday Dinner at Kowloon Cricket Club
2016 - 2017 Program of Events
September 2016 - LWV visited the Irish Consulate and learned about the Irish election process. The presentation generated much discussion comparing the Irish system with that of the US, including the pros and cons of both.
September 2016 - Presidential Mock Debate
October 2016 - Dr. Howard Wong, Executive Director, School of Veterinary Medicine & Director,
Centre for Animal Welfare, City University of Hong Kong, joined us for a fascinating talk on “One
Health” – what it is and how it impacts food safety, infectious diseases and public health.
December 2016 - Our annual holiday dinner in December was held at the Kowloon Cricket Club, where Board member Dr. Rosann Kao organized a private room. Our guest speaker, Ms. Tisa Ho, the Executive Director of and force behind the Hong Kong Arts Festival, gave us the inside scoop on the upcoming 2017 festival & what it takes to make it happen. Through the generosity of League HK members, we were able to donate HK $5,000 to the HKAF’s Student Ticket Scheme, which provides reduced rate tickets to students who could not otherwise afford to partake of the HKAF’s excellent and varied programs.
January 2017 - In January, we welcomed back returning speaker Ms. Christine Loh, Hong Kong’s Under‐Secretary for the Environment, who provided an excellent discussion of Hong Kong’s current waste management endeavors. Many of our members were very interested to learn the details of Hong Kong’s recycling efforts as well as how its waste treatment plants function.
February 2017 - In February, the League went to the theatre. We were fortunate to obtain a 50% discount on the cost of front and second row tickets to the Hong Kong Arts Festival’s production of "Women of a Certain Age" from “The Gabriels:– Election Year in the Life of One Family”. It was felt that a play based on the events of the 2016 US Presidential election was both timely and appropriate; sadly, the play turned out to be more of “One Family Discussion of Things Not Really Related to the Election.” Nevertheless, our members and many of their spouses did enjoy the outing.
March 2017 - In March, our guest speaker Ms. Xu Xi, renowned Hong Kong English language writer, activist
and author of The Unwalled City, Hong Kong Rose, Habit of a Foreign Sky and many others,
treated us to her take on Hong Kong in the modern world as she sees it.
May 2017 - May was the kick‐off to our 40th Anniversary celebration. Many thanks to member Beth Hall who worked tirelessly to research and create a presentation, and to member Rehana Sheikh whose knowledge of the League’s beginnings in Hong Kong proved to be invaluable. This meeting was held at the residence of the US Consul General at The Peak, with the Consul General in attendance.
September 2016 - LWV visited the Irish Consulate and learned about the Irish election process. The presentation generated much discussion comparing the Irish system with that of the US, including the pros and cons of both.
September 2016 - Presidential Mock Debate
October 2016 - Dr. Howard Wong, Executive Director, School of Veterinary Medicine & Director,
Centre for Animal Welfare, City University of Hong Kong, joined us for a fascinating talk on “One
Health” – what it is and how it impacts food safety, infectious diseases and public health.
December 2016 - Our annual holiday dinner in December was held at the Kowloon Cricket Club, where Board member Dr. Rosann Kao organized a private room. Our guest speaker, Ms. Tisa Ho, the Executive Director of and force behind the Hong Kong Arts Festival, gave us the inside scoop on the upcoming 2017 festival & what it takes to make it happen. Through the generosity of League HK members, we were able to donate HK $5,000 to the HKAF’s Student Ticket Scheme, which provides reduced rate tickets to students who could not otherwise afford to partake of the HKAF’s excellent and varied programs.
January 2017 - In January, we welcomed back returning speaker Ms. Christine Loh, Hong Kong’s Under‐Secretary for the Environment, who provided an excellent discussion of Hong Kong’s current waste management endeavors. Many of our members were very interested to learn the details of Hong Kong’s recycling efforts as well as how its waste treatment plants function.
February 2017 - In February, the League went to the theatre. We were fortunate to obtain a 50% discount on the cost of front and second row tickets to the Hong Kong Arts Festival’s production of "Women of a Certain Age" from “The Gabriels:– Election Year in the Life of One Family”. It was felt that a play based on the events of the 2016 US Presidential election was both timely and appropriate; sadly, the play turned out to be more of “One Family Discussion of Things Not Really Related to the Election.” Nevertheless, our members and many of their spouses did enjoy the outing.
March 2017 - In March, our guest speaker Ms. Xu Xi, renowned Hong Kong English language writer, activist
and author of The Unwalled City, Hong Kong Rose, Habit of a Foreign Sky and many others,
treated us to her take on Hong Kong in the modern world as she sees it.
May 2017 - May was the kick‐off to our 40th Anniversary celebration. Many thanks to member Beth Hall who worked tirelessly to research and create a presentation, and to member Rehana Sheikh whose knowledge of the League’s beginnings in Hong Kong proved to be invaluable. This meeting was held at the residence of the US Consul General at The Peak, with the Consul General in attendance.
2015 - 2016 Program of Event
Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Welcome Back Coffee, US Consul General's Residence, Speaker: Dr. Janice Lo, #3 Barker Road, The Peak, 10am
The US Consul General, Clifford A. Hart, welcomes us to his residence. Our guest speaker is Dr. Janice Lo, one of Hong Kong's top communicable disease experts. She will speak about forms of flu, vaccines and such.
Tuesday, Oct. 13 - "Troubling American Women", a history of American expat women in HK and Macau
Professor Stacilee Ford, History and American Studies at HKU, will speak to us about the history of expat American women. Professor Ford's work and ensuing book examine the lively and provocative connections between the histories of Hong Kong and the US.
Tuesday, Nov. 10 - Special Guest, Christine Loh, Hong Kong's Under Secretary for the Environment
The Undersecretary for the Environment, Ms. Loh, has been named one of Time Magazine's "Heroes of the Environment". She will talk about the quality of the air we breathe and other compelling environmental subject of interest to all who live in Hong Kong.
Saturday, Dec. 5 - Evening Holiday Party hosted by Jane and Frank Buck., Kowloon , 7:30pm
We are collecting noodles, canned meats and rice for the needy elderly. Please bring them to Jane's home.
Wednesday, Jan.13 - "Addiction: What is it and what are its most familiar forms in Hong Kong?,
One of the leaders of The Cabin, Hong Kong, a world-class addiction treatment read centre,will discuss both substance abuse and process addictions (gambling, sex and compulsive internet use) 11 am, AWA Office, 11th Floor, 2-12 Queens Rd,West, Sheung Wan
Tuesday, Feb.16 - The Plight of the Pink Dolphins and other animals in Hong Kong" Special Guest, Dr. Suzanne Gendron, Ocean Park's Executive Director of Zoological Operations, Conservation and Education
Latest information on threatened local species. 10am Branksome Crest
Tuesday, March 8 - "The History of 'Troubling American Women' and other expats in Hong Kong", Special Guest Professor Stacilee Ford, HKU.
Prof. Ford, a scholar of women's history in Hong Kong, will share insights from her decades of research and observation. Location TBA
Wednesday, April 27 - "The Issues That Will Drive the US Presidential Election" FCC 6pm-8pm Limited seating.
* Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place at Branksome Crest, 3A Tregunter Path, Mid-Levels and begin at 10am.
Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Welcome Back Coffee, US Consul General's Residence, Speaker: Dr. Janice Lo, #3 Barker Road, The Peak, 10am
The US Consul General, Clifford A. Hart, welcomes us to his residence. Our guest speaker is Dr. Janice Lo, one of Hong Kong's top communicable disease experts. She will speak about forms of flu, vaccines and such.
Tuesday, Oct. 13 - "Troubling American Women", a history of American expat women in HK and Macau
Professor Stacilee Ford, History and American Studies at HKU, will speak to us about the history of expat American women. Professor Ford's work and ensuing book examine the lively and provocative connections between the histories of Hong Kong and the US.
Tuesday, Nov. 10 - Special Guest, Christine Loh, Hong Kong's Under Secretary for the Environment
The Undersecretary for the Environment, Ms. Loh, has been named one of Time Magazine's "Heroes of the Environment". She will talk about the quality of the air we breathe and other compelling environmental subject of interest to all who live in Hong Kong.
Saturday, Dec. 5 - Evening Holiday Party hosted by Jane and Frank Buck., Kowloon , 7:30pm
We are collecting noodles, canned meats and rice for the needy elderly. Please bring them to Jane's home.
Wednesday, Jan.13 - "Addiction: What is it and what are its most familiar forms in Hong Kong?,
One of the leaders of The Cabin, Hong Kong, a world-class addiction treatment read centre,will discuss both substance abuse and process addictions (gambling, sex and compulsive internet use) 11 am, AWA Office, 11th Floor, 2-12 Queens Rd,West, Sheung Wan
Tuesday, Feb.16 - The Plight of the Pink Dolphins and other animals in Hong Kong" Special Guest, Dr. Suzanne Gendron, Ocean Park's Executive Director of Zoological Operations, Conservation and Education
Latest information on threatened local species. 10am Branksome Crest
Tuesday, March 8 - "The History of 'Troubling American Women' and other expats in Hong Kong", Special Guest Professor Stacilee Ford, HKU.
Prof. Ford, a scholar of women's history in Hong Kong, will share insights from her decades of research and observation. Location TBA
Wednesday, April 27 - "The Issues That Will Drive the US Presidential Election" FCC 6pm-8pm Limited seating.
* Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place at Branksome Crest, 3A Tregunter Path, Mid-Levels and begin at 10am.
2014-15 Program of Events
- September 16 - Welcome Back Coffee cancelled due to Typhoon Kalmaegi (rescheduled)
- October 14 - Is Your U.S. Will Effective in Hong Kong? Attorney Mary Ellen Hutton @ 3 Barker Rd. / 10 am
- November 20 - Amnesty International speakers @ Branksome Crest / 10am
- December 2 - Holiday Charity Luncheon @ Lucy's Restaurant, Stanley / 12:00pm
- January 20 - HK Maritime Museum Tour@ Maritime Museum / 10am
- February 10 - Guest Speaker: Dr. Susan Jamieson, MD, 'Modern Anti Aging' @ Branksome Crest / 10am
- March 10 - Guest Speaker: Rosann Kao "40th Anniversary International Women @ Branksome Crest / 10am
- April 14 - Guest Speaker: Dr. Leonard Lane, Li & Fung, w/Insight into China's growing consumer demands/ Lai Chi Kok
- May 12 - Annual General Meeting / Elections and Year-End Report@ Helena May / 12:00pm
2013 Program Events
- September 17, 2013 - Welcome Back Coffee / Documenting Disaster Through Eyes of Children w/ Dr. Janet Borland USA Consul General Residence
- October 8, 2012 - The Emergence of HK as an International Arts Hub w/ Ms Catherine Maudsley
- November 12, 2013 - Perspectives on China and Asia w/ Ambassador Frank Lavin, Former Ambassador to Singapore; US Trade Representative
- December 3, 2013 - Holiday Luncheon - Festive Holiday Luncheon at HK Disneyland (limited to members only)
- January 14, 2014 - How to be Environmentally Friendly at Home w/ Ms. Nissan Marion, Editor-in-Chief of "Ecozine Hong Kong"
- February 11, 2014 - Narrowing the Education Gap for Rural Chinese Students w/ Mr. Andrea Pasinetti, Co-Founder of Teach for China ( pic insert)
- March 11, 2014 - What Universal Suffrage in 2017 will mean for Hong Kong w/ Dr. Rosann Santora Kao
- April 8, 2014 - Tour of Hong Kong Legislative Council Building (LEGCO)
- May 27, 2014 - Annual General Meeting, Pacific Club
2012 Program Events
- May 8, 2012 - Annual General Meeting, HK Convention and Exhibition Center
- April 2012 - IFC Presentation, Member of World Bank Group, date to be determined, now scheduled for fall 2012
- March 13, 2012 - Fundraiser w/Peter Maize
- February 28, 2012 - Hong Kong Port Tour
- January 17, 2012 - Current Events at the home of Patricia Biddle
PROGRAM SUMMARIES
Vegan and Raw Food Presentation - April 2013
Marti Law organized the April Meeting with two speakers Shara Ng, chairperson for the HK Vegan Association and Chef Man Kei, a raw vegetable cuisine specialist. They presented information on Vegan foods and diet and raw food benefits.
Marti recommends the following for those interested:
The movie: Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health
by Gene Stone, Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr, MD and Colin Campbell, Ph.D
The book: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD
The cookbook: Forks Over Knives--The Cookbook by Del Sroufe
( the books can be purchased from the bookshop at Fenwick Pier in Wanchai.
The entire movie can be seen on the internet. It is not on Youtube but on
Veoh.com for free)
Go Vegan information provided by Shara Ng:
Delicate Balance: Film show
21-day vegan kickstart by PCRM: well planned recipes for 21 days with nutrition information.
How to go vegan by PETA: information and resources for reference
Nutrition Information by Dr. Michael Greger M.D.
The Future of Food by Bill Gages
Vegan Group and Activities in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Vegan Association: information of vegan resources in Hong Kong (e.g. restaurants, recipes, etc)
Hong Kong Vegan Club: activities such as cooking class, film screening
Magazine: Meat Free Hong Kong – information of restaurants and local communities in Hong Kong
Meat Free Hong Kong (meetup group): Meat Free Monday gathering every week at different restaurants in Hong Kong. Over a thousand of photos for Dishes/cuisine are uploaded for viewing.
Shopping
City Super – organic vegetables, grocery, mock meat
To buy Tempeh
Indo Market: Shop 6-9, Ground Floor, 19-31 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay (Sugar street just opposite Victoria park)
Loving Hut - Wanchai – mock meat, vegan cheese, vegan cake, can contact manager Ms. Christine Kwok 97318925 for enquiry or ordering of vegan cake
Oliver’s – organic vegetables, grocery, mock meat
Shop 201-205, 2/F Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong.
l Quorn
l Pumpernickel – La Rose Noire
l Alpro soya product
l Odwalla – fruit juice and smoothie
Just Green – vegan cheese, non-dairy cream, etc
Vegelink’s outlet at Basement of Yue Hwa at Jordan Road, Yue Hwa Chinese product. Selling Mock meat from Taiwan
Grocery
Indian Grocery Store at Chungking Mansion, Tsimshatsui selling all kinds of spicy and bean , have snacks, cans of vegan meat.
Welspring – health food, snacks
Health Essential (formerly called “Health Gate”) health food, snacks
Marti recommends the following for those interested:
The movie: Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health
by Gene Stone, Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr, MD and Colin Campbell, Ph.D
The book: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD
The cookbook: Forks Over Knives--The Cookbook by Del Sroufe
( the books can be purchased from the bookshop at Fenwick Pier in Wanchai.
The entire movie can be seen on the internet. It is not on Youtube but on
Veoh.com for free)
Go Vegan information provided by Shara Ng:
Delicate Balance: Film show
21-day vegan kickstart by PCRM: well planned recipes for 21 days with nutrition information.
How to go vegan by PETA: information and resources for reference
Nutrition Information by Dr. Michael Greger M.D.
The Future of Food by Bill Gages
Vegan Group and Activities in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Vegan Association: information of vegan resources in Hong Kong (e.g. restaurants, recipes, etc)
Hong Kong Vegan Club: activities such as cooking class, film screening
Magazine: Meat Free Hong Kong – information of restaurants and local communities in Hong Kong
Meat Free Hong Kong (meetup group): Meat Free Monday gathering every week at different restaurants in Hong Kong. Over a thousand of photos for Dishes/cuisine are uploaded for viewing.
Shopping
City Super – organic vegetables, grocery, mock meat
To buy Tempeh
Indo Market: Shop 6-9, Ground Floor, 19-31 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay (Sugar street just opposite Victoria park)
Loving Hut - Wanchai – mock meat, vegan cheese, vegan cake, can contact manager Ms. Christine Kwok 97318925 for enquiry or ordering of vegan cake
Oliver’s – organic vegetables, grocery, mock meat
Shop 201-205, 2/F Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong.
l Quorn
l Pumpernickel – La Rose Noire
l Alpro soya product
l Odwalla – fruit juice and smoothie
Just Green – vegan cheese, non-dairy cream, etc
Vegelink’s outlet at Basement of Yue Hwa at Jordan Road, Yue Hwa Chinese product. Selling Mock meat from Taiwan
Grocery
Indian Grocery Store at Chungking Mansion, Tsimshatsui selling all kinds of spicy and bean , have snacks, cans of vegan meat.
Welspring – health food, snacks
Health Essential (formerly called “Health Gate”) health food, snacks
'Women over 50' Where do we go from here, with Rosann Kao - March 2013
Rosann Kao wrote this artlcle based upon a presentation she gave at the March 2013 meeting regarding women's concerns and value as they get older. It was published in the South Morning China Post. Click on the link below to view.
http://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/1205756/older-women-bring-valued-experience-workplace
http://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/1205756/older-women-bring-valued-experience-workplace
Charity Brunch at Robin's
Letter from our treasurer!
Dear LWV members and friends,
I am sure I express the sentiment of all who attended yesterday's fundraiser brunch at Robin Ernest's home, that both Robin and Phyllis Lubbers did a fabulous job in putting together the very best home-cooked, gourmet southern brunch ever! Thank you both so very much. There are no words to express how delicious each and every dish was and how beautifully they were presented. And please note that not only did Robin make available her beautiful home, but she and Phyllis generously donated all home-cooked dishes!
A warm round of thanks to all LWV members and friends for contributing to our first ever fundraiser. All proceeds will go to the American Women's Association (AWA). The AWA is a charitable organization, donating to a wide spectrum of causes throughout Hong Kong. All money collected today will go to charity.
A very special thanks to all those members who were unable to join but donated to this worthy cause just the same.
We were very privileged to have Peter Maize as our guest speaker. Thank you Peter for so graciously giving us your time to share with us your interesting insights into China and the region.
All "lucky draw" prizes were supplied by LWV members.
Please find herewith the list of contributors along with the grand total collected.
Debra Joyce 250.00
Jane Buck 250.00
Phyllis Lubbers 250.00
Margaret Vickers 250.00
Susan Norton 250.00
Sandra Collins-de Lange 250.00
Susan Wallace 250.00
Carol Gossart 250.00
Kathy Barker 250.00
Fabienne Bertrand 250.00
Bunny Chaney 300.00
Francois Chauvet 250.00
Linda Chow 250.00
Debra Evans 250.00
Eileen Glynn 250.00
Barbara Iannazzone 250.00
Amy Van Laak 250.00
Jennifer Lang 250.00
Jane Ma 250.00
Wendy Maize 250.00
Regine Pocsatka 250.00
Mary Conlon 250.00
Janet Beaurepaire 250.00
Beth Hall 250.00
Total $6,050.00
LWV donation $1,000.00
Grand total $7,050.00
With very best regards,
Sandra Collins-de Lange
LWV Treasurer
Dear LWV members and friends,
I am sure I express the sentiment of all who attended yesterday's fundraiser brunch at Robin Ernest's home, that both Robin and Phyllis Lubbers did a fabulous job in putting together the very best home-cooked, gourmet southern brunch ever! Thank you both so very much. There are no words to express how delicious each and every dish was and how beautifully they were presented. And please note that not only did Robin make available her beautiful home, but she and Phyllis generously donated all home-cooked dishes!
A warm round of thanks to all LWV members and friends for contributing to our first ever fundraiser. All proceeds will go to the American Women's Association (AWA). The AWA is a charitable organization, donating to a wide spectrum of causes throughout Hong Kong. All money collected today will go to charity.
A very special thanks to all those members who were unable to join but donated to this worthy cause just the same.
We were very privileged to have Peter Maize as our guest speaker. Thank you Peter for so graciously giving us your time to share with us your interesting insights into China and the region.
All "lucky draw" prizes were supplied by LWV members.
Please find herewith the list of contributors along with the grand total collected.
Debra Joyce 250.00
Jane Buck 250.00
Phyllis Lubbers 250.00
Margaret Vickers 250.00
Susan Norton 250.00
Sandra Collins-de Lange 250.00
Susan Wallace 250.00
Carol Gossart 250.00
Kathy Barker 250.00
Fabienne Bertrand 250.00
Bunny Chaney 300.00
Francois Chauvet 250.00
Linda Chow 250.00
Debra Evans 250.00
Eileen Glynn 250.00
Barbara Iannazzone 250.00
Amy Van Laak 250.00
Jennifer Lang 250.00
Jane Ma 250.00
Wendy Maize 250.00
Regine Pocsatka 250.00
Mary Conlon 250.00
Janet Beaurepaire 250.00
Beth Hall 250.00
Total $6,050.00
LWV donation $1,000.00
Grand total $7,050.00
With very best regards,
Sandra Collins-de Lange
LWV Treasurer
Hong Kong Container Port Tour
February 28- 2012
League members had the opportunity to tour the Hong Kong Container Port on February 28, 2012. Fabienne Bertrand and Debra Joyce organized the tour with Corinne Picut from Asian Express, one of the leading international moving companies. We took a bus tour of the port, visited Hong Kong International Terminal (HIT) tower and learned more about the logistic operations and global network of the Hong Kong container port. After the tour of the container port, we traveled by bus to Asian Express Shatin warehouse to hear more about the interconnections between the international moving business and the container port business through a simulation of an international move.
Below is a letter we received from Andy Mak, the Managing Director of Asian Express International Movers, Ltd., after the tour.
Dear Beth,
It was a great pleasure for having the opportunity of introducing to you and your members the Hong Kong Container Port Terminal and Asian Express International Movers Ltd. Though the schedule was tight, I do hope you all had a nice time during the tour and also a better understanding on how household goods are packed and steamship containers being handled and transported from Hong Kong to all parts of the world. For your information, the container terminal operates 24 hours non-stop and 365 days a year. Hong Kong is one of several hub ports serving the South-East and East Asia region, and is an economic gateway to mainland China. Hong Kong set a record in its container throughput in 2007 by handling 23.9 million TEUs (20-foot equivalent units of containers), maintaining its status as the largest container port serving southern China and one of the busiest ports in the world. Some 456,000 vessels arrived in and departed from Hong Kong during the year, carrying 243 million tons of cargo and about 25 million passengers. The average turnaround time for container vessels in Hong Kong is about 10 hours. For conventional vessels working in mid-stream at buoys or anchorages, it is 42 and 52 hours respectively. The port has been one of the busiest container ports in the world for many years, and at times the busiest. It was the world's busiest container port from 1987 to 1989, from 1992 to 1997, and from 1999 to 2004. As for Asian Express, we have spent 33 years refining our understanding of the fact that each and every move must be handled according to the very unique needs of each and every client. We have grown over the years to encompass over 250 highly trained staff members in 4 locations covering the main entry ports of Hong Kong and China (Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou). We utilize the very latest web-based information systems, and are accredited to the definitive industry quality management system, FIDI-FAIM (FIDI Accredited International Movers). And we are continuously striving to expand and improve our facilities, people and operations to better serve you, our clients and partners. Whether you are an individual moving to a new home across the city, a family moving with your children to another country, or a corporate Human Resources Manager in charge of ensuring their employees' personal treasures are safely shipped around the world, at Asian Express we are dedicated to making the experience as stress free as possible. Not only will we provide you with an efficient, time-conscious service, but we will listen and offer a helping hand every step of the way. Please find attached the group photo for your reference. More photos will be posted later on our website: www.aemovers.com.hk. Furthermore, I have received your wonderful gift from Corinne and wish to thank you for your most kind thoughts. In the meantime, if we can be of any other service and/or assistance, please do not hesitate to let us know. Once again, thank you Beth for joining our tour, and look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards !
League members had the opportunity to tour the Hong Kong Container Port on February 28, 2012. Fabienne Bertrand and Debra Joyce organized the tour with Corinne Picut from Asian Express, one of the leading international moving companies. We took a bus tour of the port, visited Hong Kong International Terminal (HIT) tower and learned more about the logistic operations and global network of the Hong Kong container port. After the tour of the container port, we traveled by bus to Asian Express Shatin warehouse to hear more about the interconnections between the international moving business and the container port business through a simulation of an international move.
Below is a letter we received from Andy Mak, the Managing Director of Asian Express International Movers, Ltd., after the tour.
Dear Beth,
It was a great pleasure for having the opportunity of introducing to you and your members the Hong Kong Container Port Terminal and Asian Express International Movers Ltd. Though the schedule was tight, I do hope you all had a nice time during the tour and also a better understanding on how household goods are packed and steamship containers being handled and transported from Hong Kong to all parts of the world. For your information, the container terminal operates 24 hours non-stop and 365 days a year. Hong Kong is one of several hub ports serving the South-East and East Asia region, and is an economic gateway to mainland China. Hong Kong set a record in its container throughput in 2007 by handling 23.9 million TEUs (20-foot equivalent units of containers), maintaining its status as the largest container port serving southern China and one of the busiest ports in the world. Some 456,000 vessels arrived in and departed from Hong Kong during the year, carrying 243 million tons of cargo and about 25 million passengers. The average turnaround time for container vessels in Hong Kong is about 10 hours. For conventional vessels working in mid-stream at buoys or anchorages, it is 42 and 52 hours respectively. The port has been one of the busiest container ports in the world for many years, and at times the busiest. It was the world's busiest container port from 1987 to 1989, from 1992 to 1997, and from 1999 to 2004. As for Asian Express, we have spent 33 years refining our understanding of the fact that each and every move must be handled according to the very unique needs of each and every client. We have grown over the years to encompass over 250 highly trained staff members in 4 locations covering the main entry ports of Hong Kong and China (Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou). We utilize the very latest web-based information systems, and are accredited to the definitive industry quality management system, FIDI-FAIM (FIDI Accredited International Movers). And we are continuously striving to expand and improve our facilities, people and operations to better serve you, our clients and partners. Whether you are an individual moving to a new home across the city, a family moving with your children to another country, or a corporate Human Resources Manager in charge of ensuring their employees' personal treasures are safely shipped around the world, at Asian Express we are dedicated to making the experience as stress free as possible. Not only will we provide you with an efficient, time-conscious service, but we will listen and offer a helping hand every step of the way. Please find attached the group photo for your reference. More photos will be posted later on our website: www.aemovers.com.hk. Furthermore, I have received your wonderful gift from Corinne and wish to thank you for your most kind thoughts. In the meantime, if we can be of any other service and/or assistance, please do not hesitate to let us know. Once again, thank you Beth for joining our tour, and look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards !
Heifer International with Annie Fong (WWW.HEIFERHK.ORG)
October - 2011
Marti Law presents a donation to Annie Fong
LWV Hong Kong Member Meeting
October 11, 2011
Speaker: Annie Fong/Heifer International
Heifer China’s Poverty Alleviation Approach
Annie Fong spoke of Heifer International’s Value-based Holistic Community Development Model. Using livestock production as an entry point, Heifer helps communities set up Self-help Groups and group saving systems to encourage recipient families to participate in community activities. Sharing the same values and vision, recipient families are encouraged to embark on the road of self-reliance and improve their motivation for sustainable development of their communities.
Jane Buck/ Election Central Planning
Jane Buck spoke with information regarding upcoming Presidential Elections Tuesday November 6, 2012. Preparation begins January 2012, with the bulk of work done over the summer. Contact Beth Hall or Marti Law if you are interested in helping.
Announcements:
Sign-up sheet was passed for November 10 2011 program
Tour Shenzhen Museum of History (maximum attending is 16)
Choose LWV Charity for 2012 by January for a member vote.
Adjourn: 11:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Chaney
October 11, 2011
Speaker: Annie Fong/Heifer International
Heifer China’s Poverty Alleviation Approach
Annie Fong spoke of Heifer International’s Value-based Holistic Community Development Model. Using livestock production as an entry point, Heifer helps communities set up Self-help Groups and group saving systems to encourage recipient families to participate in community activities. Sharing the same values and vision, recipient families are encouraged to embark on the road of self-reliance and improve their motivation for sustainable development of their communities.
Jane Buck/ Election Central Planning
Jane Buck spoke with information regarding upcoming Presidential Elections Tuesday November 6, 2012. Preparation begins January 2012, with the bulk of work done over the summer. Contact Beth Hall or Marti Law if you are interested in helping.
Announcements:
Sign-up sheet was passed for November 10 2011 program
Tour Shenzhen Museum of History (maximum attending is 16)
Choose LWV Charity for 2012 by January for a member vote.
Adjourn: 11:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Chaney
Welcome Back Coffee w/ US Consul General
September - 2011
LWV Hong Kong Member Meeting
September 20, 2011
Welcome Back Coffee
U.S. Consul General Residence: Consul General Stephen Young and wife Barbara Finamore
Consul Stephen Young spoke about the importance of 2012 elections all around the world.
Lawrence Jones was introduced as the Voter Assistance Coordinator, replacing Lisa Pitman.
Beth Hall introduced LWV Hong Kong Team members for 2011-2012.
Also introducing Sara Randt wife of American Ambassador to China Clark T Randt
The title wife of the American Ambassador to China may seem like an easy rank to pigeonhole. However, after a few moments with Sarah T. Randt, who has been wearing this mantle since 2001, the stereotyped presumption of power and diplomacy quickly disappear. Gracious and candid, utterly at ease and quick to smile, Randt permeates charm and spontaneous passion as she talks about her 25-year stay in China
12:00pm: Adjourn
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Chaney
September 20, 2011
Welcome Back Coffee
U.S. Consul General Residence: Consul General Stephen Young and wife Barbara Finamore
Consul Stephen Young spoke about the importance of 2012 elections all around the world.
Lawrence Jones was introduced as the Voter Assistance Coordinator, replacing Lisa Pitman.
Beth Hall introduced LWV Hong Kong Team members for 2011-2012.
Also introducing Sara Randt wife of American Ambassador to China Clark T Randt
The title wife of the American Ambassador to China may seem like an easy rank to pigeonhole. However, after a few moments with Sarah T. Randt, who has been wearing this mantle since 2001, the stereotyped presumption of power and diplomacy quickly disappear. Gracious and candid, utterly at ease and quick to smile, Randt permeates charm and spontaneous passion as she talks about her 25-year stay in China
12:00pm: Adjourn
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Chaney
Annual General Meeting
May - 2011
No minutes were taken.
Hong Kong Refugee Advice Center w/ Laura Lee
April - 2011 Meeting Minutes
No minutes were taken.
Li and Fung Showroom Tour
March - 2011 Meeting Minutes
No minutes were taken.
Hong Kong Migration and Return Migration w/ Dr. Nan Sussman City University, New York
February - 2011 Meeting Minutes
Dr. Nan Sussman with Patricia Biddle
No minutes were taken.
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Hong Kong Unison with Fermi Wong
January - 2011 Meeting Minutes
Minutes for the League of Women Voters of Hong Kong
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
In the absence of President Beth Hall, Loretta Cox, Vice President, opened the business meeting at 10:30 AM. Officers present included Sandra Collins-de Lange, Treasurer, Marti Law, Membership, Phyllis Lubbers, Recording Secretary. Sandra Collins- de Lange said there were no changes to the Treasury from January; however, the February report will reflect $400 received today from Honora Rosen. Phyllis Lubbers, Recording Secretary said the January minutes will be available shortly on the website for member review. Marti Law informed the membership that the February meeting will be on Monday, 7 February. The speaker is Dr. Nancy Sussman, author of the book “Return Migration and Identity: A Global and Local Phenomenon.” Loretta asked the membership about any new business that needed to be discussed. Since no new business was brought up the business portion of the meeting was adjourned.
Marti Law introduced our guest speaker, Ms Fermi Wong, Hong Kong Unison, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting racial equality and harmony in Hong Kong society. She spoke of her efforts for an hour, and then opened the floor for questions. It was a very educational and informative meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Lubbers’
Recording Secretary
January - 2011 Meeting Minutes
Minutes for the League of Women Voters of Hong Kong
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
In the absence of President Beth Hall, Loretta Cox, Vice President, opened the business meeting at 10:30 AM. Officers present included Sandra Collins-de Lange, Treasurer, Marti Law, Membership, Phyllis Lubbers, Recording Secretary. Sandra Collins- de Lange said there were no changes to the Treasury from January; however, the February report will reflect $400 received today from Honora Rosen. Phyllis Lubbers, Recording Secretary said the January minutes will be available shortly on the website for member review. Marti Law informed the membership that the February meeting will be on Monday, 7 February. The speaker is Dr. Nancy Sussman, author of the book “Return Migration and Identity: A Global and Local Phenomenon.” Loretta asked the membership about any new business that needed to be discussed. Since no new business was brought up the business portion of the meeting was adjourned.
Marti Law introduced our guest speaker, Ms Fermi Wong, Hong Kong Unison, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting racial equality and harmony in Hong Kong society. She spoke of her efforts for an hour, and then opened the floor for questions. It was a very educational and informative meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Lubbers’
Recording Secretary
