Introduction of 3-6
Executive Committee Members
Introduction of 7-10
Sub-Committee Members
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words from chairperson
25 years of inspiration, 25 years of innovation. Its been 25 years since Hong Kong Union for
Young Leaders established. For a quarter of a century, the Union nurtured countless leaders, and
allowed UYLers to discover their potential. Eventually defining their own definition of outstanding.
Here, we go beyond the simple acts of telling, explaining or demonstrating. We, as a part of this
community, inspire each other to venture the uncharted, to kindle the spark, to delineate their orbit,
and become a leader which sets sail to inspire more individuals.
Houston Craft, a kindness advocate said, A move of your pinky can ripple through space and
time, travel millions of light-years and change the universe. More than often, people say that the
mere impacts we created on an individual is insignificant, and that we will never change the world.
Yet UYLers see otherwise, we believe that the tiny effect we created will propagate and make a
difference in our society. That is why we sing our song loud and clear, because we have faith,
because we have passion; because we are bold, because we are one.
We have a vision. A vision to become leaders of tomorrow. As we set sail to fulfil the goal, the vision
we have shall shed light on our path, and guide us to overcome the obstacles which obstruct our
way. It is with the unwavering light that our vision radiates, allows us to sail beyond into the dark-
ness and unknown, to unearth our potential, to align and to pursue the same goal. Although there
might be times when we no longer have the passion and strength which once motivated our soul,
and our path might be blurred by the obscuring mist, the light that our vision radiates shall guide
us through the dark times, delineate our path, and coruscate through the mist to become leaders
of tomorrow.
We will become a vision. As we become leaders of tomorrow, we shall light the path of many in-
dividuals. We will inspire them to dream, to try, to conquer, and to become leaders of tomorrow,
today.
It has been 486 days since I embarked on my journey. Although we might not
have grown up in the same place or led the same life, all of us have travelled the
unforeseeable path and gathered in this place where our hearts unites, and passion
kindles; this place where I found my lifelong companions, my dreams, invaluable
memories, and named it my home.
Why are you here? You are here for a reason, for a common goal, and for a bonding
no one can explain, no matter who you are a seeker, an explorer, or a passerby.
From now on, treasure every second we spend together. Before we part our ways
in the future, and walk again on separate paths composed of our own rhapsodies.
Yet, please kindly take a look at the place youre sitting in and the people around
you. Everyone is here for some REASONS. You enter this place with your OWN will
because you know that something new, something thrilling, something bigger than
your imagination is going to happen. This is a place where we make changes and
surmount obstacles, also challenge the borders of our own. This is the Union.
Whatever you do, wherever you go, never forget the very beginning of your journey
and the reason that keeps you moving on.
Seize the days here, grasp every single moment you spend with your fellow
Campers, it may be tough, but the joy and happiness that you share with
your companions will definitely be unforgettable. When its time for reminis-
cence, when your journey has come to an end, all these remembrances
would become as redolent and beautiful as you could have ever imagined.
Are you ready to give it all to go far, and dream big with your companions?
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Just know, wherever you go, you can always come back home.
Im Ethan Wong from La Salle College, 23CCC Parti, 24 Camper, 25 Vice
Welcome Home (:
INTERNAL SECRETARY
TONG, Jennifer Lok Tung
Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School
The very basic core of a mans living spirit is his passion for adventure.
UYL is a journey full of unpredicted challenges.
Dear Campers :) This year, you may face what you havent experienced
in your entire life, feel stressed from family pressure and interpersonal
relationship. But guess what? At the very end of your journey, look back
and you will never regret joining this family.
The people beside you now may seem unfamiliar, but after this year, I
hope that you will call them your family and call the Union your HOME:)
Please treasure every moment in this place, dedicate all your effort here.
Time flies, but you are the pilot. Make this once-in-a-lifetime journey a
non-regrettable one. Treasure every split second here just as everything
simply happens ONCE. Over the course of this upcoming year, there will
be ebbs and flows, moments when you get baffled, but dont be agitat-
ed. Look around, these unfamiliar faces will be the ones sharing joy and
assisting you in the future. You are never alone.
Just close your eyes and feel the heartbeats of those unfamiliar faces, who will
soon be the companions of your Camper journey. Throughout this year, stress
may always beside you but it also creates the most unforgettable and the best
memories of your youth.
Take a step forward, once you could ruminate to illuminate, it is always possible
to coruscate through the mist and break the barriers between one another. And
please do not forget to experience this once-in-a-lifetime Camper journey with
your heart and find your own definition of UYL Magic.
Treasure every up and down, it is the best evidence to show you are alive.
Remember everyone beside you, because we are from a big family, HKUYL.
After you have bought souvenirs and settled down, reading this newsletter, are
you feeling unfamiliar to this place and why youve paid so much for the folders,
pencil bags and towels? Youre thinking they are not worth to buy, arent you?
Let me tell you that their values cannot be judged simply by the price and you will
soon find everything here is worthwhile for you to spend on, no matter its money,
time, or effort.
I can tell you with confidence that today is a brand new start for all of you! Youre
now officially a 25 Camper :) Setting aside how strained or hesitant youre, dont
forget your companions are always with you and the reasons you started. Re-
mind yourself that you can always make a change to make something better.
This is a place for you to shine and be yourself. Please always remember not to
let opportunities go and cherish all the moments youve got here.
PUBLICITY OFFICER
IP, Jonas
St. Joseph's College
Sometimes you just gotta find your passion, hold onto, and chase after it.
PUBLICITY OFFICER
SIN, Christian Andre Cello
KINGS COLLEGE
Stepping into the hall, scanning over all the strange faces around you, you
might be lost and that what-am-I-doing-here feeling might confuse you.
But keep in mind that, the best journey always takes you home. Later, you
will meet your lifelong companions, together you will go on a difficult but
enjoyable voyage, to somewhere you can find the real self. You are here
for a reason, just believe in yourself, as well as your peers, hands in hands
and walk to the very end of this unforgettable journey :)
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PUBLICITY OFFiCER
YOUNG, Rachel Wing Yu
TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College
Welcome home;) It is more than grateful to be at home and you are going
to explore a life-changing journey in this year. Look around you, people
who are holding sets of OUTSTANDING Tees, souvenirs and newslet-
ter Volume 0, are going to be your lifelong companions, supporting you
throughout the journey and even your whole life. Not only is the Union a
place for meeting friends and hanging out, but also a journey for making
changes to become an OUTSTANDING leader everywhere.
Make yourself no regrets when you look back the path youve walked
through. Get yourself ready for this sweetest journey :)
PROMOTION MANAGER
CHOI, Belinda Hau Yi
Belilios Public School
Hey Campers!
Stepping into the hall, looking at the things around you, it all starts on the
first day of your Camper journey. Feeling alone? Anxious? Nervous?
Enthusiastic? Just make yourself home and feel comfortable because
everyone here will be your most trustful companions and will be there for
you every step of the way.
Whilst to lead is one thing and to find yourself is another, my wish is not only
for you able to attain both, but also for you to enjoy every moment in the
coming year. The journey ahead is long and bumpy, but its worth. So do
have the courage to take the first step into the unknown!
Be OUTSTANDING:) Welcome HOME:)
Promotion Manager
CHU, Natalie Wing Tung
Holy Family Canossian College
Home isnt where youre from, its where you find light when all grows
dark.
Welcome aboard to this place where we call home. You may feel insecure
and lost at this moment, but soon enough, people surrounding you today
will walk with you for the rest of the year and be your lifelong companions.
All you have to do is to close your eyes and go where your heart leads
you to. Throughout the year, there will be ups and downs, but dont forget
the reason why you are here. Just remember that time is short and dont
leave any regrets when you look back afterwards;) Get ready to embark
on this once-in-a-lifetime journey!
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Introduction of
sub-committee members
Promotion Department
CHAN, Jeff Kit Fu
Ying Wa College
Hey there:) This is Jeff Chan from Ying Wa College. Welcome to the Union,
the place for all of you to seek your own definition of OUTSTANDING!
Welcome aboard:)
23 CCC Parti / 24 Camper / 25 Sub-com
How are you feeling? Any thoughts crossing your mind? Well, hold on to them,
these are your first steps of growing up in this big family. Soon, youll think back to
this moment, youll think about all the memories youve had, all the things youve
seen. That might seem far away, but trust me, things will come and go in a blink
of an eye. Before you know it, it will all end.
Remember, your UYL Journey is what you make of it, so hold on to every chance,
every opportunity, and believe in the fact that youll meet a bunch of companions,
who would overcome every obstacle in this life-changing journey with you, side by
side. Together, you will all discover, and define your own definition of outstanding.
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I am Andrew Lau from Raimondi College, 24 CCC Parti, 25 Promo Sub-comm.
This journey belongs to you, embrace it:)
LAU, Thomas Ho Lun
Ying Wa College
Halohaa :) Just look around you now, are you feeling nervous? Its okay,
they will become your reliable companions, they are your family mem-
bers! You will face various difficulties, gain countless precious memories
and become an OUTSTANDING person with them!! Sometimes you may
feel hard in this journey, but when you look back afterward, its worth it. Re-
member, just cherish every moment in your journey and put them into your
heart. Let us experience our unforgettable 25 life and find our UYL Magic :)
Its time to move on! Lets go! 25 Campers!
How does it feel to receive all kinds of souvenirs with the word outstanding
when you first stepped into the hall? Feeling nervous to the upcoming chal-
lenges? Or you are already confident enough to prove us that you are the
outstanding one? Look at all those unfamiliar faces around you, obviously
you have never imagined to come across them in life.
Enjoy this life-changing journey with mates around you and wish you all
good luck!
You tell me that youre not ready yet? Sorry :( Time waits for no man. So
get yourself well-prepared to accept every challenge. I can tell you the
path is rugged, which flashes you an idea to turn back. But Campers,
dont you dare to take the risk and walk along?
And for sure, the time you spend wont be a waste. Recognise the faces
beside you right now, as they will be a part of your family, your forev-
er pleasant and delightful family. Someone may doubt with the choices
youve made, but keep it up and you will arrive your own destination.
Race against time and remember the formula:
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Sub-comm. BE O-U-T-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G! :D
Introduction of
sub-committee members
Publicity Department
CHU, Horace Ho Man
La Salle College
Hey 25 Campers :D
Someone may say that your time spent on the Union is a waste, some-
one may say that the Union is just simply a joint school organisation,
yet, its not. Its a place where you will call home soon. Throughout this
outstanding journey, you may not be able to find something tangible, but
can definitely identify yourself. Explore with no fear and treasure every
single bit of your 25 life:)
Are you ready to set off and create your own story?
Wishing to be inspired?
Searching for your own definition of OUTSTANDING?
Well, you are in the right place but not yet the right time. Union is a place of
opportunities, the only thing that holds you back is yourself. So do you dare
to step out of your comfort zone? Act and make your own times. Break a
leg :)
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WONG, Jonathan Laurence
St. Josephs College
Nobody said it was easy.
In the coming year, you will face numerous of challenges which seem
insurmountable, yet whenever you feel helpless, take a look at the faces
around you in this hall, these people will be your lifelong companions,
your brothers and sisters, and they will always be at your side along this
OUTSTANDING journey. So need not to be afraid to try new things and
take that leap of faith, these Campers beside you, theyve always got
your back:)
Remember, only if you dare to take that first step and leave your own
boundaries will you find the definition of your unique UYL Magic.
Congratulations for becoming part of the UYL family. At this moment, you
may feel strange about the people around you, and still unfamiliar with
this place. Yet, I can tell you that, this is a place for you to grow up, to
chase your dream, and to become an OUTSTANDING leader.
Find your own definition of UYL Magic and create your colourful life.
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Hugh o brian youth
world leadership congress (hoby wlc 16)
Remarkable this is the word that I would use to describe the
unforgettable experiences in Hugh OBrian Youth Leadership
World Leadership Congress 2016 (HOBY WLC 16). Simply
a two hundred and forty hours journey has already brought
significant impacts to us, urging us to reflect on ourselves,
our roles, and our lives.
This is where people got empowered. This is where leadership cultivated. This is where we excelled. If
remarkable is the word that I have chosen to describe my experiences throughout the ten days, then the
word I would choose to describe HOBY WLC would be: life-changing.
Know Your Why - this years theme of HOBY WLC 16 - reminded us to pursue our goals for a good
cause, and once we have discovered our passion, we should push our limits and surmount every obstacle
ahead in order to attain the goals.
Thanks to HOBY WLC 16, thanks to the stories of other ambassadors, thanks to the sharing of Ms. Diane
Latiker, I have developed a strong passion for making a change to the life of others and together with others
who have the will to share the positive vibes, trying our very best, to live HOBY.
IP, Jonas
Hong Kong Ambassador
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HOBY WLC 16
annual plan
Annual General Meeting Nov 13
Throughout GAP, Campers will represent the assigned country as ambassadors, and investigate
on domestic problems faced by the respective country, then propose solutions to tackle the sug-
gested problems. The highlight of the Project, the World Congress, will be held in December.
Where opportunities will be given to Campers to demonstrate skills acquired over various activities.
Through negotiating and debating with other Ambassadors, Campers communication strategy
can also be enhanced simultaneously.
When the project concludes, Campers shall reflect on their service, and come up with a proposal
to solve a local issue. Ultimately, the project aims to raise their communal cognisance to become
future leaders of the local community.
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Youth Leadership Seminar (YLS) Mar Apr
After giving back to the society, Campers move on to the YLS, which takes place during March. During the
Seminar, Campers are encouraged to think out of the box, aiming to strengthen their creativity and com-
munication skills.
Through several workshops, which provide the opportunity for Campers to take part in collaborative work,
Campers can obtain the aforementioned communication skills, bondings among the groups are thus built
up. The four-day-three-night Camp marks the climax of the Seminar, which allows Campers to undergo
simulations, group games and tasks. Entering the unexpected yet mysterious world, Campers will be able
to learn the qualities of a leader, and shape their own leadership style through the leadership-orientated
programmes.
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member schools 2016-2017
Belilios Public School
Cheung Chuk Shan College
Diocesan Boys' School
DMHC Siu Ming Catholic Secondary School
German Swiss International School
Good Hope School
Heep Yunn School
Holy Family Canossian College
Kings College
La Salle College
Li Po Chun United World College
Maryknoll Convent School
Marymount Secondary School
Pui Ching Middle School
Queens College
Raimondi College
Sacred Heart Canossian College
Sha Tin Government Secondary School
St. Francis Canossian College
St. Josephs College
St. Marys Canossian College
St. Pauls Co-educational College
St. Pauls College
True Light Middle School of Hong Kong
Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School
Tsuen Wan Public HCY Memorial College
TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College
Wah Yan College, Hong Kong
Wah Yan College, Kowloon
Ying Wa College
Ying Wa Girls School
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to inspire tomorrows leaders today
Presented by
25th Hong Kong Union for Young Leaders