The Foreign Correspondents' Club Hong Kong

FCC Continues its Restrictions

FCC Continues its Restrictions

Dear Members:

The Hong Kong government is continuing anti-virus restrictions; a few changes affect the FCC. The club will comply with the measures as follows:

•	All restaurants will close at 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.
•	The takeaway menu is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., though last orders must be made by 9:00 p.m. The menu can be downloaded from our website at fcchk.org. Please place orders with the FCC Restaurant at 2844 2806 or [email protected]. Orders will be confirmed by a phone call.
•	Up to four people are allowed at tables in all outlets and the number of guests per member remains at three.
•	All outlets will be restricted to 50% capacity. Please book ahead.
•	Live performances will be suspended.
•	In-person events continue, though per-table limits, distancing and mask-wearing requirements are strictly enforced.
•	Banqueting has resumed except for cocktail parties, and distancing and mask-wearing while not eating or drinking are being enforced. Please contact the banquet team at 2844 2838 or [email protected] to book.
•	The gym is open yet the sauna and steam room remain closed. No more than four people are allowed at a time. Wearing a mask while exercising is not required in the gym. Please pre-register with the gym attendant at 2844 2849.
•	The workroom is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wearing a mask is required.

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

FCC Dining Hours Extended

FCC Dining Hours Extended

Dear FCC Members:

The Hong Kong government starting Friday September 18 will further extend hours for dine-in service.

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

FCC Tightens Restrictions Starting Today

FCC Tightens Restrictions Starting Today

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:

•	All restaurants will close at 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.
•	The takeaway menu is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., though last orders must be made by 9:00 p.m. The menu can be downloaded from our website at fcchk.org. Please place orders with the FCC Restaurant at 2844 2806 or [email protected]. Orders will be confirmed by a phone call.
•	Up to four people — down from six — will be allowed at tables in all outlets and the number of guests per member will remain at three.
•	All outlets will be restricted to 50% capacity. Please book ahead.
•	Live performances will continue in Bert’s on Friday nights.
•	In-person events have resumed and will continue, though per-table limits, distancing and mask-wearing requirements will be enforced.
•	Banqueting is also resuming except for cocktail parties, and distancing and mask-wearing while not eating or drinking will be enforced. Please contact the banquet team at 2844 2838 or [email protected] to book.
•	The gym is open yet the sauna and steam room remain closed. No more than four people are allowed at a time. Wearing a mask while exercising is no longer required in the gym. Please pre-register with the gym attendant at 2844 2849.
•	The workroom will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wearing a mask is required.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

16 November 2020

Job posting: Digital and Social Media Editor / Events Coordinator, The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong

Job posting: Digital and Social Media Editor / Events Coordinator,
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong

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.

Key responsibilities:

•	Manage the club’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn feeds.

•	Build and execute the social media plan (fortnightly in advance)

•	Publish a minimum of one post per day, five days per week (weekends if necessary).

•	Produce monthly social media report for Communications Committee and Board of Governors meetings.

•	Add SEO to each YouTube event video.

•	HRPA: Assist with annual awards social media promotion (HRPA Twitter and Facebook), updating of humanrightspressawards.org, ceremony/winners coverage.

Content

•	Cover and promote the club’s in-person and Zoom speaker events.

•	Live stream in-person speaker events.

•	Produce a write-up within two hours of event end, post on the website with photo and video, distribute on social media.

•	Publish press freedom statements in a timely manner.

•	Manage news and press freedom content on fcchk.org home page.

•	Upload the content of the quarterly Correspondent magazine, distribute on social media.
•	Upload The Correspondent magazine PDF to Issuu.com and link to fcchk.org.
•	Produce and edit brochure for the FCC Journalism Conference. Promote and cover the event itself.
•	Assist marketing with proof-reading of F&B social media material.

Events Coordination

•	Manage events calendar.

•	Produce monthly Professional Committee agenda.

•	Produce minutes of monthly Professional Committee agenda.

•	Liaise with event owners over acquiring promotional materials (flier title, text, speaker bio, speaker photo).

•	Where relevant, liaise with speaker/speaker representative and FCC IT to organise Zoom tests 24 hours prior to scheduled event.

This is a contract position that will be reviewed after one year. The candidate should be based in Hong Kong. FCC members are preferred.

Interested parties should submit a letter of interest and resume to:

FCC
North Block
2 Lower Albert Road
Central HK

or email [email protected] stating the position applied for in the subject line.

FCC Restrictions Further Relaxed

FCC Restrictions Further Relaxed

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:

•	All restaurants will continue to close at 10 p.m. every day. Last orders for food must be made by 9:00 p.m. while drinks last orders must be made by 9:30 p.m.

•	The takeaway menu is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., though last orders must be made by 9:00 p.m. The menu can be downloaded from our website at fcchk.org. Please place orders with the FCC Restaurant at 2844 2806 or [email protected]. Orders will be confirmed by a phone call.

•	Up to four people will now be allowed at tables in all outlets and the number of guests per member will be extended to two.

•	All outlets will remain at 50% capacity. Please book ahead.

•	No in-person events or live performances will be held at this time. Virtual events via Zoom will continue.

•	The gym is open yet the sauna and steam room remain closed. No more than four people are allowed at a time. Wearing a mask in the gym is required while exercising under the government’s rules. Please pre-register with the gym attendant at 2844 2849.

•	The Workroom will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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.

9 September 2020

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.

Special Takeaway Menu Available

Special Takeaway Menu Available

Dear Members:

With the restrictions imposed started today including the 6 p.m. closing time of all outlets, the FCC will begin offering a special food and beverage takeaway menu. It includes Indian and Chinese set menus and selected wines and beverages.

The menu will be available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., though last orders must be made by 8:30 p.m. It can be downloaded from our website at fcchk.org.

Orders should be picked up by members at Reception.

Please place orders with the FCC Restaurant at 2844 2806 or [email protected]. All orders will be confirmed by a phone call.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

15 July 2020

Reminder of minimum-spend

Reminder of Minimum-spend

Dear Members:

Please note this further reminder that members must meet their minimum-spend requirement of HK $1,800 for the six months to June 30 or they will be charged after that date.

We encourage you to use your outstanding minimum spend at the club before then. You can use it in any of the outlets, for take-away food and wine, or to purchase souvenir items.

Additionally, we have added vouchers — in denominations of HK$50, $100 and $500 — that can be purchased at reception by June 30 to be used in the club through Nov. 30, 2020. (Certain conditions apply including not being eligible for wine home delivery or to offset future minimum spend, and are not transferable.)

We appreciate your support and look forward to assisting you. For enquiries please call 2521 1708 or email [email protected]

19 June 2020

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The Foreign Correspondents’ Club Awards Clare Hollingworth Fellowships

FELLOWS

Jennifer Creery
Jennifer Creery is a Managing Editor and reporter with the Hong Kong Free Press. She has previously interned at Al Jazeera,
the Press Association and the Independent.

Tiffany Liang
Tiffany Liang is a freelance reporter with the Washington Post.
She was previously a junior reporter at HK01 and a trainee at RTHK Putonghua channel, Guangdong Broadcast
Television and the Southern Metropolis Daily.

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club is pleased to announce that it has chosen Jennifer Creery and Tiffany Liang as recipients of the second annual Clare Hollingworth Fellowship, named in honor of the preeminent and path-breaking journalist.

The panel of judges noted the winners offer clear potential as future leaders both within the FCC and the wider Hong Kong journalism community.

“We had a competitive pool of applicants and the two winners were especially impressive in their journalistic talent and their potential,” said Jodi Schneider, president of the FCC. “We are heartened by the interest in journalism in Hong Kong and in the FCC as a center for the press here. It gives us great hope for the future of our profession.”

The Fellowship is focused on early-career journalists and current journalism school students in Hong Kong.

The open competition drew significant interest from a cross spectrum of applicants. The adjudicators noted the high standard of applicants and encouraged all to apply again next year.

For further information on the Fellowship, please see
here: https://www.fcchk.org/clarehollingworth/

FCC Board 2020/2021 election results

Congratulations to the new FCC Board of Governors for 2020/2021. They will start serving after the May 28 AGM.

We’d like to thank the outgoing Board members for their service.

The new Board members are listed below.

PRESIDENT	Jodi Schneider
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT	Eric Wishart
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT	Tim Huxley
CORRESPONDENT GOVERNORS	Katie Forster
	Jennifer Hughes
	Tripti Lahiri
	Shibani Mahtani
	Keith Richburg
	Kristine Servando
	Kristie Lu Stout
	Dan Strumpf
JOURNALIST GOVERNORS	Clifford Buddle
	Adam White
ASSOCIATE GOVERNORS	Genavieve Alexander
	Andy Chworowsky
	Liu Kin-ming
	Christopher Slaughter