FCC Minimum Spend Period Extended
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While the FCC has remained open during the restrictions imposed in Hong Kong as a result of the coronavirus, the Board of Governors is aware that it has been more difficult than usual for some members to enjoy the club’s facilities. The board has therefore decided that the minimum spend due on members’ September accounts will be rolled over for another three months. This means that no minimum spend charge will appear on members’ September bills and the minimum spend will be HK$ 1,800 for the six-month period from 1 July, to appear on December bills. |
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Once again, the club will offer the opportunity to purchase vouchers for any minimum spend not used by 31 December. We would also like to remind members who purchased vouchers to cover the minimum spend for the first six months of this year that those vouchers expire 30 November. |
Thank you for your continued support of the FCC. |
22 September 2020 |
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FCC Restrictions Further Relaxed
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The Hong Kong government starting Friday October 30 will further ease anti-virus restrictions. The club will comply with the new measures as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In keeping with government requirements and best practices, all members, guests and staff must wear face masks except when eating or drinking. Hand sanitizer must be used. The FCC will continue the check-in, temperature-taking and declaration measures upon entry to the club, as well as the frequent cleaning protocols throughout the building. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thank you for your continued support of the FCC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 October 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FCC Continues Anti-Virus Restrictions
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The Hong Kong government is again tightening its anti-virus restrictions; a few changes affect the FCC. The club will comply with the measures as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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In keeping with government requirements and best practices, all members, guests and staff must wear face masks except when eating or drinking. Hand sanitizer must be used. The FCC will continue the temperature-taking and declaration measures upon entry to the club, as well as the frequent cleaning protocols throughout the building. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
People who have travelled overseas in the past 14 days are not allowed to visit the club, even once the “travel bubble” with Singapore begins. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thank you for your continued support of the FCC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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FCC Continues its Restrictions
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The Hong Kong government is continuing anti-virus restrictions; a few changes affect the FCC. The club will comply with the measures as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||
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In keeping with government requirements and best practices, all members, guests and staff must wear face masks except when eating or drinking. Hand sanitizer must be used. The FCC will continue the check-in, temperature-taking and declaration measures upon entry to the club, as well as the frequent cleaning protocols throughout the building. | ||||||||||||||||||||
People who have travelled overseas in the past 14 days are not allowed to visit the club, even once the “travel bubble” with Singapore begins. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thank you for your continued support of the FCC. | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 November 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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FCC Dining Hours Extended
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FCC Dining Hours Extended |
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Dear FCC Members: |
The Hong Kong government starting Friday September 18 will further extend hours for dine-in service. |
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Accordingly, the club will extend its hours until 11:59 p.m. every day. Last orders for food will be 10:50 p.m. while last orders for drinks will be 11:30 p.m. |
All other restrictions — including the requirement of no more than four people to a table — will remain unchanged. |
In keeping with government requirements and best practices, all members, guests and staff must wear face masks except when eating or drinking. This is a requirement in all areas of the building including the workroom. Hand sanitizer must be used. The FCC will continue the check-in, temperature-taking and declaration measures upon entry to the club, as well as the frequent cleaning protocols throughout the building. |
Thank you for your continued support of the FCC. |
16 September 2020 |
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FCC Tightens Restrictions Starting Today
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Dear Members: | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Hong Kong government starting today, Monday Nov. 16, will further tighten anti-virus restrictions. The club will comply with the new measures as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||
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In keeping with government requirements and best practices, all members, guests and staff must wear face masks except when eating or drinking. Hand sanitizer must be used. The FCC will continue the check-in, temperature-taking and declaration measures upon entry to the club, as well as the frequent cleaning protocols throughout the building. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thank you for your continued support of the FCC. | ||||||||||||||||||||
16 November 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Job posting: Digital and Social Media Editor / Events Coordinator, The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong
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Job posting: Digital and Social Media Editor / Events Coordinator, The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong |
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The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong, is seeking a social media editor and events coordinator for a one-year contract. The position entails facilitating coordination of the club’s world-class events and forums and ensuring they’re promoted across the FCC’s digital channels. The editor/events coordinator also publishes the club’s statements and other content in a timely manner and handles the live-streaming of event videos and production of post-event summaries. The editor/events coordinator also will also help implement a digital strategy for the FCC, including updating the website’s news and events pages, building engagement and followers on its social media accounts and assisting with club communications to members. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This is a contract position that will be reviewed after one year. The candidate should be based in Hong Kong. FCC members are preferred. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FCC North Block 2 Lower Albert Road Central HK |
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or email [email protected] stating the position applied for in the subject line. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FCC Restrictions Further Relaxed
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Dear Members: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Hong Kong government starting Friday September 11 will further ease anti-virus restrictions, notably allowing four guests per table rather than two. The club will comply with the following: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In keeping with government requirements and best practices, all members, guests and staff must wear face masks except when eating or drinking. Hand sanitizer must be used. The FCC will continue the check-in, temperature-taking and declaration measures upon entry to the club, as well as the frequent cleaning protocols throughout the building. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The staff will continue to take future bookings for banquets and we hope to plan in-person club events soon. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thank you for your continued support of the FCC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FCC Announces New Editor of The Correspondent
FCC Announces New Editor of The Correspondent
August 5, 2020
The FCC is pleased to announce that Kate Springer has been appointed editor of the club’s magazine, The Correspondent.
Kate brings a depth of publishing experience and a commitment to further improve the content of the quarterly magazine. She takes over from Sue Brattle, who is leaving Hong Kong. She starts immediately and will edit the magazine’s October issue.
During her journalism career in Hong Kong, Kate has contributed to regional and international magazines including Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Vogue and Tatler. A writer and editor, she has founded her own content agency. She is also the managing editor of Ariana, a Hong Kong-based publication focused on social justice issues, and the Hong Kong and Macau correspondent for Forbes Travel Guide.
Established in 1975, The Correspondent is distributed globally as a magazine at the forefront of reporting from Hong Kong. Its content covers club news, press freedom issues, speaker events, and lifestyle aspects including food and beverage. The magazine is available to members online and in print.