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A Message from the President |
Dear Members, |
I wanted to give you an update about the topic I know is on everyone’s mind — the status of the lease of our Clubhouse. |
Our current lease, which is administered by Hong Kong’s Government Property Agency, expires on 1 January 2023, which means we are less than 70 days from the end of the lease. We first engaged the Hong Kong government in December 2021, to express our interest in a renewal, giving one year’s notice of our desire to stay. Our request was formally acknowledged then. |
Much has happened over the last year, including the awful Covid fifth wave, and the change of administration on July 1. But at every opportunity, in my position as President, and on behalf of the Board, I have reiterated our request for a lease renewal to various relevant departments of the Government. In all of my communications, I have mentioned the urgency of the matter, so as to end the uncertainty, provide some security to our members and our staff, and to allow us to conduct needed maintenance work on our Clubhouse, a Grade 1 historic building, of which we are the proud custodians. |
I have received recent assurances from the Government that they are aware of our concerns, and that the Government is actively working on our request for a renewal. I remain in constant contact, but at this point, we just have to wait for the official response. |
I know the lack of a firm response so far has left many of you anxious and with many questions, but I remain very optimistic. While it may be frustrating to not have clarity immediately, given the tight timeframe, this process actually does not seem unusual; the current lease was signed on 29 December 2015, after the process started in August. Previous leases were also signed in December. |
Please rest assured that I and all members of the Board have made this our top priority. We will keep you updated the moment anything changes. |
In the meantime, as you can see from our events listing, we are going full steam ahead with planning, including a return to live music after a long wait. And I want to thank you for your continued support of the Club. |
Keith Richburg |
President |
24 October 2022 |
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Further Relaxation of Social Distancing Measures
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Further Relaxation of Social Distancing Measures | ||||||||||||||||
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I would like to update you that the Government has further relaxed some social distancing measures effective from October 6. The latest club policies will be updated as follows; | ||||||||||||||||
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Children aged 5 to 11 are required to comply with the specified vaccination requirements under the Vaccine Pass when entering any applicable premises of the Vaccine Pass. Children ages 5 to 11 must have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine, or within three months after receiving the first dose of vaccine. As for persons aged 12 or above, the grace period for receiving the third dose after the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine has been shortened from six months to five months under the Vaccine Pass. Since the Club is subject to active checking of the Vaccine Pass, those who do not follow these measures will not be admitted. Click here to see more details on dosage schedule of Vaccines Pass. | ||||||||||||||||
Thanks for your continued understanding and support. I look forward to seeing you all at the Club! | ||||||||||||||||
Keith Richburg | ||||||||||||||||
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6 October 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
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FCC Influenza Vaccination 2022
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FCC Influenza Vaccination 2022 |
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Dear Members, All FCC staff will participate in an influenza immunization programme in October 2022. The vaccination will be administered by a registered doctor from a reputable clinic in Central. There will be 50 doses available for FCC members on specific dates at a discount price HK$220. Anyone who is interested please complete the reply slip and reserve with the FCC concierge at (tel) 2521 1511, (fax) 2868 4092 or (email) [email protected] on or before Friday, October 7, 2022. Remarks:
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Click here to download the form |
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Updated Vaccine Pass arrangement for children aged 5 to 11
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Updated Vaccine Pass arrangement for children aged 5 to 11 | ||||||
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Dear Members, | ||||||
I would like to update you that the Government has announced new regulations to (i) lower the applicable age of the Vaccine Pass arrangements to cover children aged 5 to 11; (ii) adjust the vaccination requirements applicable to persons aged 12 and above. The updated arrangement is as follows: | ||||||
Children aged 5 to 11 | ||||||
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Implementation of Vaccine Pass | ||||||
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Persons aged 12 or above | ||||||
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Since the Club is subject to active checking of the Vaccine Pass, those who do not follow these measures will not be admitted. Click here to see more details on dosage schedule of Vaccines Pass. | ||||||
Thank you for your continued support of the Club. Please take care, stay safe and healthy. | ||||||
Keith Richburg President |
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23 September 2022
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FCC Clare Hollingworth Fellowship – Applications Open
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FCC Clare Hollingworth Fellowship – Applications Open |
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The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong is accepting applications for the Clare Hollingworth Fellowship, named after the preeminent and path-breaking journalist. |
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Ms. Hollingworth had a remarkable career as a foreign correspondent with the scoop of the century as a 27-year-old when she reported on Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939. Ms. Hollingworth was also a treasured member of the FCC for more than 40 years who made significant contributions to the intellectual and professional life of the FCC.
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The Hollingworth Fellowship honours early career journalists and current journalism school students in Hong Kong. Journalists and journalism students from all fields of professional study are eligible. Applications close on 14 October. The fellowship will run for one calendar year, 1 November 2022 – 31 October 2023. |
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Overview of key features of the fellowship:
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For details on past fellows, please see below:
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Fellows Requirements and Expectations
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet all of the following criteria to apply:
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Application Process and Material
Applications must be submitted in English by 14 October, 2022; late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only chosen candidates will be notified by writing. All files must be submitted in either PDF or MS Word format to [email protected] with the subject line Attn: first name/last name of applicant, Clare Hollingworth Fellowship application. Applications should include:
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Update on entry to Private Functions: Negative RAT test/ PCR test required
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Update on entry to Private Functions: Negative RAT test/ PCR test required |
With the number of COVID-19 Omicron cases in Hong Kong continuing to rise, the Government has announced a new measure starting from Sunday, 28 August 2022. |
All Members holding a private function or joining a Club event, and any Members’ guests joining these activities, must before entering show our staff photographic proof of a negative RAT test. The RAT test must be taken within 24 hours of joining the function and must show the person’s name, date, and time the test was taken, as per photo sample. Alternately an SMS notification can be shown containing the result of a negative PCR test received within the 48 hours preceding his/her entry to the Club. |
(Sample of RAT test result) |
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For reasons of hygiene and the safety of all Members and staff, RAT tests must be conducted prior to your arrival at the Club. Tests cannot be taken here at the Club. |
If Members are in any doubt as to whether their event or booking is affected by these new conditions, please contact the office at 2521 1511 or email [email protected]. Those who do not follow these measures will not be admitted to the event. |
Thank you for your continued support of the Club. Please take care, stay safe and healthy. |
Keith Richburg President 30 August 2022 |
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LeaveHomeSafe App Update: “Red and Amber QR Codes”
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LeaveHomeSafe App Update “Red and Amber QR Codes” |
Dear Members: |
I would like to update you that the government has announced a new Vaccine Pass Color Code System — blue, red and amber codes. Under the regulations, any persons with the red or amber codes will not be allowed to enter the club. You can find more details here: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202208/08/P2022080800771.htm?fontSize=1. Please also be reminded to update your LeaveHomeSafe app to version 3.4.0 to access your coloured Vaccine Pass QR Code in the “Vaccination Record” section. |
The Club restrictions will remain in place. Feel free to visit our site at: https://www.fcchk.org/fcc-restrictions-update-on-2-june-2022/ for more information. |
Once again, I want to thank all Members for your continued patience, understanding and your support. |
Keith Richburg President 12 August 2022 |
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FCC Minimum Spend
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Dear Members, |
With the lifting of many of the restrictions which have limited FCC activities for so long, we have been delighted to welcome back more members to the Club’s expanded offering of speaker events, film nights and our extensive F&B promotions. As a result of the Club being more accessible, please be advised that FCC Minimum Spend, which was rolled over from March means $1800 requirement (from January to June), will now appear on members’ June statements which will be sent in early July. We will continue to offer the opportunity for Members to purchase vouchers to be used in subsequent months if you are unable to utilise the Club before the end of June. |
23 June 2022 |
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FCC restrictions remain in place
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FCC restrictions remain in place |
Dear Members, |
The Government announced an extension of the existing social distancing measures. Please note that showing proof of a negative rapid antigen test (RAT) result obtained within 24 hours before entering the relevant premises WILL NOT be applied to our club members and guests. This new measure is only applying to bars, pubs and nightclubs but the FCC is not affected because we operate as a clubhouse catering premise. |
The Club restrictions and vaccine pass implementation will remain in place, feel free to visit https://www.fcchk.org/fcc-restrictions-update-on-2-june-2022/ for more information. |
We thank all Members for their understanding and your continued support. |
Keith Richburg |
President |
16 June 2022 |
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FCC restrictions update on 2 June 2022
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FCC restrictions update on 2 June 2022 | ||||||||||||||
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Dear Members: | ||||||||||||||
The current precautionary measures will be extended from June 2 until further notice. The current policies will continue as follows; | ||||||||||||||
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The Club continues to implement the government’s “Vaccine Pass”. Anyone who is unable to provide valid proof of vaccination will be denied entry to the Club. Please be reminded that you and your guest are required to complete the 3rd dose starting from May 31. Please remember to upload your 3rd jab record to your LHS app and make sure you’re using the latest version of the app. See below for more details on the number of doses the pass requires and arrangement for recovered persons. (https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202203/20/P2022032000438.htm?f_ontSize_=1) |
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Please be aware that mask wearing is a government requirement except when eating and drinking, and anyone not wearing a mask faces a $5,000 fine. In case of an inspection and a fine being issued, the Club is not responsible. | ||||||||||||||
We thank all Members for their understanding and your continued support. | ||||||||||||||
Keith Richburg President |
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2 June 2022
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