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To: All Members The current Journal February 2021 is released, download is available from the link below: https://www.rhkr.org/newsletter/2021/VA%20Journal%20Feb%21.pdf |
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Dear Members, This is to inform members the association has never opened an official Facebook account since the establishment of the association in 1995. As for the recent posting of purported information about our members/association on Facebook, it was the act of persons not related to us. The Royal Hong Kong Regiment (The Vomunteers) Association 4th February 2021 致全體會員： 本會自1995成立至今，從未開設過官方的Facebook帳戶。 鑒於近期有Facebook 版面發放有關本會會員/會務之訊息所引之個人及私隱問題，只是個人或個別組織行為與本會沒有任何關係。 特此通知 皇家香港軍團（義勇軍）協會委員會 2021年2月4日 |
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Dear Members, We are delighted to extend the minutes of AGM held on Friday 27 November 2020. Because of the ongoing situation of COVID-19 and the government restrictions, the AGM 2020 had been postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience caused in this matter. SIN Ting-kwong Secretary RHKRVA
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Dear Members, Please be reminded that the 2020 membership subscription is due to expire and renew. To continue with our services and receiving news from the Clubhouse, members are advised to renew his/her membership at the earlist convenience. Simply download the attached Membership Renewal Form, fill in the information and post it. We shall process your renewal upon receipt of your reply form and payment. Best Regards, Bronie Mok Clubhouse Manager RHKRVA |
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Dear All Members, Please be reminded to submit your membership renewal to retain your eligibility. Enclosed please find the renewal form to your completion and return Download: Membership Renewal Form. Best Regards,
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The Lisbon Maru Memorial Many will know of the tragic sinking of the Lisbon Maru off the China coast just to the north of Shanghai. In September 1942, the Lisbon Maru, a Japanese cargo ship, was transporting prisoners-of-war from Hong Kong to Japan to work in the labour camps. She was not carrying any appropriate identification nor had the Red Cross been notified. She was just north of Shanghai when by chance she was spotted by the USS Grouper, a US Navy submarine, which happened to be in the area. She fired seven torpedoes after which the Lisbon Maru sank. Of the 1834 prisoners-of- war aboard, 828 died, including one HKVDC member who had transferred to serve with the Middlesex Regiment; the two other HKVDC members survived. The Middlesex lost 150 men. Post war “The Volunteers” and “The Middlesex” had a strong bond with the result that one of our PSIs always came from the Middlesex Regiment, or latterly from their successor Regiments. Many will remember WO2 JA Frost, G France, P Dobson, PK Tidey, RM Malam and PJ Churcher. There is currently no memorial to the Lisbon Maru, but plans are well advanced for a memorial to be placed at the UK’s National Arboretum. This is a private initiative for which funds are being sought and members of the Association and others are invited to participate by sending whatever sum is felt appropriate by cheque or bank transfer to the Association where the contributions will be consolidated and sent to the UK. Alternatively donations can be made direct to the UK – ask the Clubhouse Manager for details. |
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To: All Members Messages from the Chairman, RHKR(V) RA (UK) A message from our Chairman. Dear Members We do hope that you are all keeping safe and well. I will try and refrain from using the now irritatingly hackneyed terms of "unprecedented" and "The New Normal". I am sure we are all disappointed that we are unable to meet at the Gurkha Museum on Thursday to celebrate the 166th anniversary of our Foundation. We are not alone in having to cancel or postpone Foundation day events and I understand that celebrations in Hong Kong have been postponed to a provisional date in June. I would love to be able to say that we could reschedule our lunch but, frankly at the moment, it is impossible. My hope is that we might be able to meet in August so we might also mark VJ day or also consider a lunch in London in September. Nothwithstanding our lack of a lunch on 21st May, I have of course sent our traditional message of Loyal Greetings to Her Majesty and I attach it together with the response. The Defence Services Secretary, who is the link to Buckingham Palace and the focus for such messages, has apologised that it is not possible to provide Her Majesty's response on headed note paper. His department are all working from home as of course too is Her Majesty who is isolating at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace is closed and all communications are electronic. I was tempted to cut and paste the response on a previous copy of the response but suspect may have ended up in the Tower for lesser acts of forgery! With best wishes DOWNLOAD |
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To: All Members In consideration of the government’s latest announcement pertaining measures to be taken by commercial and leisure establishments as well as the rapid increase in the number of local COVID 19 cases which reached a daily high today, the Club will implement with immediate effect the following measures:
The above measures will continue until further notice. The club will continue to closely monitor the evolving situation and adjust the measures as required. Whilst these measured may cause inconvenience to members and guests, please do understand that they have to be taken so as to enhance hygiene practices and further reduce social activities to mitigate the increasing threat of transmission. YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED. Joseph PAU C.L. BBS MBE ED
致皇家香港軍團（義勇軍）協會全體會員： 考慮到政府最新發布的有關商業和休閒場所要採取的措施公告，以及本地COVID 19確診個案迅速增加致今天達到每日最高水平，協會即時實施以下措施：
上述措施將會持續進行，直至另行通知；及將繼續密切監視事態發展，並根據需要調整措施。 儘管這些措施可能給會員和客人帶來不便，但請務必理解，必須採取以上措施，以加強衛生習慣並進一步減少社交活動，以減輕傳播的威脅。 您的理解和支持將不勝感激。 此致 鮑志良. BBS, MBE, ED |
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| 1.) Directors Meeting : 1st or 2nd Monday of each month 2.) A Squadron : 1st Thursday of each month 3.) B Squadron : 2nd Tuesday of each month 4.) D Squadron : 1st Tuesday of each month 5.) HG Squadron : 2nd Thursday of each month 6.) HQ Squadron : 2nd Friday of each month 7.) J Corp Old Boys : 1st Friday of each month 8.) C Squadron : 3rd Friday of each month 9.) VA Shooting Club : 3rd Thursday of each month 10.) 7 Up-Club : Last Friday of each month 11.) Monthly Gathering : 3rd Tuesday of each month |
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