2007-08 Events

Date: 3/11/2007
Time: 1400-1730
Venue: Wah Yan College, Hong Kong   
Presence: 19 ventures (15 new members), 3 Leaders

There are a total of 15 students enrolling for the VSU this year. Our VSL, Philip Wong, presided at the enrollment ceremony. Under the lead of the Chairman, 15 students officially became 15th HKGVSU brothers while the old ventures took the Re-oath of the Scout Law. Congratulations to all new members!

Clown Balloon Twisting Course (first stage)

PIC: Seran Hui
Date: 21/12/2007
Time: 1100-1300
Venue: Wah Yan College, Hong Kong   
Presence: 13 ventures

The PIC bought a teaching DVD and learnt the balloon twisting skills before the course. In the course, Seran taught us what he learnt from the DVD. We learnt how to twist balloons into shapes of puppies and hearts. All of us succeeded in twisting a puppy, but some of us found it hard to twist a heart.

Christmas Camp

PIC: Martin Cheung
Date: 27-28/12/2007
Time: 0900- 1700
Venue: Wong Shek
Presence: 10 ventures and 2 leaders

We organized this camp for our members, aiming to have fun and relax after the mid-term examination. We played ball games and card games until sunset then we began to cook our own dinner. We had a discussion with the leaders on time management and other issues. We also grasped the chance to carry out evaluation and reflected upon ourselves. In addition, we had a brainstorming on the concept of games for the up-coming campfire. All members contributed their own ideas and opinions. We had come up with some new ideas like detective games. We dismissed in Wah Yan after cleaning up at around 1700.

41st Annual Campfire - Anime-tale

PIC: Martin Cheung
Date: 16/2/2008
Time: 1330-2145
Venue: Wah Yan College, Hong Kong
Presence: over 30 ventures, 10 scouts, 3 leaders and over 100 participants from guest units

We have chosen “anime-tale” as our theme, which was a combination of animation and fairytale. The campfire was divided into game part and fire part. In the game part, we organized 5 base games and a detective game. In the fire part, a number of sound tracks and songs were played. We had performances like dancing of “Yum Yee Mum” and playing of Chinese kung fu. With the campfire burning fiercely, the atmosphere was filled with joy and excitement. All audiences indulged in the fire part and we all enjoyed ourselves!

We have spent a lot of money and man-power in preparing the booklets and souvenirs for all participants. The souvenirs were awesome that many participants admired our effort. The booklets successfully wrapped up this remarkable event. Although there were some minor drawbacks, such as the difficulties in co-operation with AV team, everything went smoothly according to the rundown. We suffered from a deficit and it was subsidized by the general reserve of the VSU and the group.

(you can find more details in the report of the 41st campfire)

Rock Climbing

PIC: George Fung

Day 1 (Indoor)
Date: 22/2/2008
Time: 2000-2300
Venue: Kai Tak East Sports Centre
Presence: 8 ventures

Day 2 (Indoor)
Date: 29/2/2008
Time: 1900-2200
Venue: Kai Tak East Sports Centre
Presence: 8 ventures

Day 3 (Outdoor)
Date: 8/3/2008
Time: 0900-1700
Venue: Shek O
Presence: 6 ventures, 1 leader

The first 2 lessons served as introduction to rock climbing, followed by some basic knowledge and techniques, including safety precautions, some simple knotting, etc. This sport is so new to us and we were interested in it.

In day 3, we have tried rock climbing at the cliff just besides the sea at Shek O. Some of us did not manage to reach the top while some succeeded. No matter succeeded or not, we had a challenging yet exciting day.

Although we were exhausted after the trainings, we were delighted because we had tried our best to face the challenges.

Easter Joint Unit Service Project with 6th WKRGSU

Organizing Committee:
6th WKRGSU:
Yvonne Lou (PIC), Winky Ng, Sharon Ching
15th HKGVSU:
Andy Fong (PIC), Lawrence Tang, Samuel Ip, Martin Cheung

Orientation Day
Date: 27/3/2008
Time: 0930-1700
Venue: Wah Yan College Hong Kong
Presence: 7 rangers, 14 ventures

Service Day
Date: 28/3/2008
Time: 1330-1700
Venue: YMCA in Shek Kip Mei
Presence: 9 rangers, 12 ventures
Target: 3-11 year-old primary students

On the orientation day, activities were divided into two parts. The games are prepared in the morning and we had our cooking sessions after lunch. Our attendants were happy with the games and the punishments. In the cooking session, we have tried to make cheesecake, “egg rice” and dumplings. Although some of them failed in finishing their tasks, they still had a lot of fun.

Since some of our workers were late, we didn’t have enough time for preparation. However, the programs still ran smoothly after some modifications. We had games and made cookies and dessert with the children. The workers and children got along very well. All of us had a memorable and unforgettable time.

5th Is Coy & 15th HKGVSU Joint Unit Social Skills Course 2008

Organizing Committee:
5th Is Coy:
Jacqueline Leung (PIC), Jacqueline Pang, Vivian, Jane
15th HKGVSU:
Francis Cho (PIC), John Richard Mak, Emeric Choi, Melvin Cheung

Orientation Day
Date: 12/4/2008
Time: 1400-1700
Venue: Wah Yan College Hong Kong
Presence: 12 ventures, 20 girl guides
Course Day 1
Date: 27/4/2008
Time: 1400-1700
Venue: Wah Yan College Hong Kong
Presence: 14 ventures, 12 girl guides

Course Day 2
Date: 4/5/2008
Time: 1400-1700
Venue: Wah Yan College Hong Kong
Presence: 13 ventures, 14 girl guides

As we all know, social skills are vital in our everyday lives. We hope to boost our sociability by learning social dance and table manner.The social skill training course was successfully held around April and May with 5th Is Coy. We are honored to have韓雪梅老師 from 沈伯龍舞蹈學校 to be our social dancing teacher. Participants learnt more than 4 kinds of dance throughout the course, namely tango, cha cha, rumba and foxtrot. On the other hand, Ron, one of our AVSLs, taught us the basic table manner within one lesson. In conclusion, the course helped us to attain our goal; it would be better if we could have more 15th ventures participating.

Beach Day

PIC: Francis Cho, Andy Fong
Date: 1/7/2008
Time: 1500-2000
Venue: Deep Water Bay
Presence: 20

It was an excellent opportunity for members to relax after the tough examination. There was a demonstration taken place and the bus service was interrupted. We need to take taxi from Wan Chai to Deep Water Bay. Anyhow, we had great fun in Deep Water Bay. We swam, played ball games and had barbecue.

5th Is Coy & 15th HKG Venture Joint Summer Service Project 2008

Organizing Committees:
5th Is Coy:
Jacqueline Pang (PIC), Phoebe Sham, Kattie Yau, Ceslia Chu
15th HKG Venture:
Wong Tsz Sing (PIC), Geoffrey Chow, Francis Cho, Lawrence Tang, Andy Fong

Preparation Day 1
Date: 3/8/2008
Time: 1100-1700
Venue: Wah Yan College Hong Kong
Presence: 6 ventures

Preparation Day 3
Date: 5/8/2008
Time: 1100-1700
Venue: Wah Yan College Hong Kong
Presence: 5 ventures
Preparation Day 2
Date: 4/8/2008
Time: 1100-1700
Venue: Wah Yan College Hong Kong
Presence: 7 ventures

Service Day 2
Date: 7/8/2008
Time: 1800-2200
Venue: Wah Yan College Hong Kong
Presence: 9 ventures

This year, 2008, is an exciting year, our country historically hosts for the Olympic games and we are proud and privileged to be a co-host city for the Beijing Olympics. This year’s joint unit summer service project aims to provide a precious chance for our members not only to serve the community, but also to share the joy and have a better understanding of the Olympics.

In the preparation period, we made display boards introducing the Beijing Olympics and designed some games. We played games and introduced the Olympics to the children in the service day. Throughout the service, our workers have enhanced their knowledge in the Olympics, as well as their craftsmanship. Last but not least, we are all experienced in hosting a carnival, which is useful sooner or later in hosting similar events. In conclusion, the course did reach its aim, and we would like to invite more ventures to join in the future.

15 x 15 Joint Unit Summer Project

Organizing Committee:
15th WKRGSU:
Vivian Yiu (PIC), Forris Ting, Mimi Lee, Gaea Wong
15th HKGVSU:
George Fung (PIC), Andy Fong, Wong Kai Ho, Thomas Tang

Orientation Day
Date: 2/8/2008
Time: 1330-1730
Venue: Wah Yan College, Hong Kong
Presence: 25 ventures, 17 rangers

Activity Day 2
Date: 18/8/2008
Time: 1400-1900
Venue: Stanley
Presence: 19 ventures, 16 rangers

Activity Day 1
Venue: Tai Tam Country Park (Quarry Bay Extension)
Presence: 19 ventures, 2 XVHK leaders, 13 rangers
Date: 16/8/2008
Time: 1700-2100