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F&B Highlights HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB JANUARY 2011 F&B Highlights: Alaskan Seafood Dinner Buffet Shabu Shabu Winter Warmers Sunday Brunch with Live Jazz and more...! HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB p.12 Squash MISSION STATEMENT Vision: To be recognised as the leading Sports Club in the Territory. Mission: To deliver quality services on the principles of accountability, consistency and transparency. Contents To develop an organizational culture that recognises the importance of staff contribution and commitment. To facilitate the development and participation of recognised sporting activities. The Thoughts of the Chairman ................................... 2 Values: Being accountable – to communicate, consult and provide information. From the Desk of Mark Pawley ................................... 3 Living within our means – to plan ahead within available resources. Developing a culture of service – to encourage commitment, General Committee 2010 - 2011 .................................. 4 integrity, courtesy and responsiveness. Managing for performance – to set the direction and develop the Food & Beverage .......................................................... 6 necessary skills. Aims: To provide the services the Membership needs. Squash ........................................................................12 To improve the quality of Club life. To up-hold the Constitution and Bye-laws. Mini Soccer .................................................................16 To encourage Members to play their part in the Club. Mini Rugby ................................................................ 18 General Committee President : Dermot Agnew Vice President : Nick Hunsworth Mini Hockey ...............................................................22 Vice President : James Collins-Taylor Vice President : Bobby Lawson Soccer .........................................................................23 Vice President : Iain Valentine Chairman : Fook Aun Chew Hon. Secretary : John Shanahan Rugby..........................................................................26 Hon. Treasurer : David Howell Sports & Recreation : Lynn Edwards Hockey ........................................................................28 Development : Mark Clift Discipline : Mike Wood Lawn Bowls .................................................................30 Constitutional Affairs : Desmond Ko Membership : Maurice O’Brien Hockey Officer : Fergus McCoig Netball ........................................................................32 Lawn Bowls Officer : Roger Nissim Rugby Officer : John Molloy Tennis .........................................................................34 Soccer Officer : Martyn Russell Squash Officer : David Reeves Golf ............................................................................36 Management General Manager : Mark Pawley Badminton ..................................................................37 Director of Operations : Tony Sealy Director of Finance : S.K. Li Swimming ...................................................................38 Director of Food & Beverage : Dominique Artigolle Executive Chef : Ki Liu Facilities Manager : Evan Tao Books and Movies Library...........................................40 Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan Executive Housekeeper : Lily Huynh Front Office Manager : Shirley Lo Cover photo by Wai Cheng at AJL Photography Club Magazine Monthly journal of the Hong Kong Football Club. Arranged by Karen Chan-Mulvenna. For information and requests for placement of advertisements in “Club” please call 2830 9503. The opinions expressed in the articles are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hong Kong Football Club or the General Committee. The Club reserves the right to edit and clarify all content. The copyright of all materials is held by the Hong Kong Football Club. Hong Kong Football Club • 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong • Tel 2830 9500 • Fax 2882 5040 • Website: www.hkfc.com.hk Jan 2011 Disclaimer It has come to our attention that some Sections, the Designated Sports Association and some Societies have created and/or are operating social networking websites that make reference to the Hong Kong Football Club (the “Club”) and use the Club’s logo without our authorization. This gives the impression to the public that such websites are endorsed by the Club. Please note that the Club has no connection with and is not related in any The Thoughts way to such websites, the creation and use of which are of the Chairman not approved or endorsed by the Club. Groups and Members of the Club are prohibited from publishing information relating in any way to the Club Dear Fellow Members, and from using the Club’s logo unless they have prior authorization to do so from the Club. The Club also Happy New Year To You All! disassociates itself from any such sites operated by individuals Please see the photographs of the current General or groups that have no connection with the Club. Committee (GC) members as well as their portfolios The Club wishes to point out that any views or opinions on page 4 of the magazine. The Chairmen of the five presented in social networking websites are solely those of Standing Sub-committees were appointed last month the author and do not necessarily represent those of the and are shown with their portfolios. Club. Members and Groups of the Club are expressly You will see next to my article a Disclaimer, that prohibited from making defamatory statements and are has been legally drafted, as regards the use of social not to infringe or authorize any infringement of copyright networking sites. Given that there has been a substantial or any other legal right by email communications and/or growth in the use of Facebook, Twitter and other website publications. websites over the last 18 months or so, we have decided The Club accepts no liability for the content of such that it makes sense, to ensure that the Club has no websites or contents uploaded onto social networking liability for social networking sites that are not authorized websites, or for the consequences of any actions taken by the GC. on the basis of the information provided. The Member Also, on this page, you will see the Club closure dates responsible will be personally liable for any damages or and times for both Chinese New Year as well as the other liability arising from the content of the said sites. Annual Staff Party. The Christmas Carols on 20th December 2010 were, as always, very well attended with the Hong Kong Club Closure Male Welsh Voice Choir providing the entertainment with a lot of young children joining in the traditional during Chinese New Year Christmas sing-along. The Club will be launching its 125th Anniversary The Club will close on the eve of Chinese New celebrations this month and as previously mentioned Year, Wednesday 2nd February at 5pm, at the Annual General Meeting, it will begin with a press and will be closed all day on Chinese New Year conference on 14th January 2011 to announce the celebrations, as well as to launch the 125th Anniversary Thursday 3rd February and re-open the day Commemorative book. after, on Friday 4th February at 9am. At the time of writing, the New Year’s Eve Party is still to come, and, of course, the now traditional Youth Rugby Tournament on New Year’s Day. Club Closure for Annual Staff Party See you at the Club! FOOK AUN CHEW The Annual Staff Party will be held on Sunday 27th Chairman February which will mean the Club will close its facilities (including the Car Park) at 5pm on Sunday 27th February. The Club will re-open at 9am on Monday 28th February. Jan 2011 From the Desk of Mark Pawley Reciprocal Club As the very busy month of December draws to a close a big THE RESIDENCE “Thank You” is in order to all the Management and Staff of the Club not only for their efforts throughout the festive AT SINGAPORE month but also for all their hard work throughout the whole of 2010. RECREATIONAL CLUB January, as ever, brings with it those resolutions, normally SINGAPORE made at around midnight at a New Year’s Eve Party, which revolve around drinking no alcohol for at least a month and cutting down on food intake to a cracker a day until Chinese B Connaught Drive, New Year! That being the case, our F&B department’s Singapore 179682 promotions for the month of January are seemingly in vain – let’s hope not! Phone: 63389367 In the Restaurant this month (except Sundays) we have the Main SRC Fax: 63396563 return of our “Sweet Candy from the Sea” promotion where we cook up a selection of dishes (for dinner service The Residence Fax: 68845336 only) featuring scallops. And, on Sundays in the Restaurant with the popular Sunday Brunch we have introduced a With 23 deluxe rooms and 3 suites, in a central location Jazz theme where a musical duo will perform throughout conveniently located near the business district, major service. On Sunday evenings in the Restaurant we have attractions and shopping centres, The Residence at an “Alaskan Seafood Festival” Dinner Buffet where Singapore Recreation Club offers overseas guests and King Crab, King Salmon, Halibut and Cod, amongst other visiting members an oasis of entertainment and pleasure. things, will be available. Don’t forget too, Chef Julian’s Perfect for those new to the Lion City or visitors who want Discovery Menu evening on Saturday 22nd January where to experience Singapore in a new light. the menu theme is popular dishes from the “70s”, for those who
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