24th HKUYL Newsletter Vol 1

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ContentAnnual General Meeting cumGAP Orientation Day

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GAP Workshop I 6

GAP Workshop II 7

World Congress 8-9

GAP recollection Exoplosion

Altanium Sonorous Phos-FOURus Cerchio Delta

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Compass 18-19

‘Leadership is not a title or a position,

GAP Closing Ceremony 10-11


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Annual General Meeting cumGlobal Awareness Project (GAP)Orientation Day #1

it is an action and example.’ -Donald McGannon, former President of Westinghouse Broadcasting Company

The Annual General Meeting was successfully held on 15th November,2015 at St. Paul’s College. Joined by esteemed guests and alumni, theMeeting marked the ofcial commencement of the 24th Hong Kong Unionfor Young Leaders, where both Campers and Committee Board membersembarked upon their year-long journeys.

Apart from gaining thorough insights from the exchange between the23rd and the 24th HKUYL Chairpersons, our Honorary Advisors, The HonourableMr. Alan Leong Kah-kit, S.C. and The Honourable Dr. Kenneth Chan Ka-lokalso joined us to speak about the qualities of a leader and the importance ofcourage and perseverance. The Chairperson of the 19th HKUYL and HKUYLAlumni Association, Mr. William Leung, shared his thoughts on leadershipand inspiring stories about dream-chasing with us. Their speeches gave usgreat inspiration and motivation to delineate our orbits in the coming year.

The Meeting was followed by the Global Awareness Project OrientationDay. For the rst time, 52 Campers changed into their Outstanding T-shirtsand were introduced to the Outstanding Cheer, marking the start of theironce-in-a-lifetime endeavour. After several rounds of ice-breaking games,Campers found their companions in the Global Awareness Project forsubsequent activities and tasks, the rst one being the city-tracing later inthe afternoon.

Soon after lunch, Campers headed to their rst programme with theirnewly-met companions, following coded clues and completing checkpointtasks in various parts of the city. The city-tracing was a precious opportunityfor Campers to familiarise themselves with their groupmates, paving the pathsfor further cooperation and irreplaceable friendships along their journey.

The Orientation Day ended with the distribution of the rst task toCampers – giving a brief introduction and identifying two existing problemsof their assigned countries in the role of an Ambassador. This acted as abrief introduction and prepared them for the related global topics discussedin later events.


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Annual General Meeting

‘When confronted with a challenge, the committed heart will search for a solution;


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GAP Orientation Day

the undecided heart searches for an escape.’ -Andy Andrews, author of The Traveller’ s Gift


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GAP Workshop I #15

‘Jump, and you will fnd out

The rst GAP workshop took place on 29th November, 2015 at TWGHs Wong Fut NamCollege. Having been invigorated by energetic cheers, Campers engaged in a presentationsession in the morning. They were required to present their ndings on basic information andtwo major domestic problems of a country they had been assigned, including China, India,South Korea, Venezuela, Russia, and Germany. Giving a brief overview of the countries andanalysing thoroughly the causes and consequences of the problems, Campers neatly exhibitedtheir hard work to their fellows and Committee members. They also had to respond immediatelyto challenges and enquiries in the question-and-answer session that followed. All conductingsufcient research and having fundamental knowledge towards the issues, Campers wereable to improve their presentation and communication skills especially when required to give

spontaneous responses to questions.

In the afternoon, Campers were given the opportunity to know more about different non-governmental organisations through the campus-tracing session. Checkpoints representingdifferent organisations, including Médecins Sans Frontières, Fairtrade Foundation, WorldHealth Organization, and etc., were set up at every corner of the site. By completing varioustasks, Campers gained knowledge about the background, mission and target groups of theorganisations. They also understood the situation that faced the needy in society. Throughthe session, Campers broadened their horizons and became more knowledgeable on what hasbeen happening around the globe.


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GAP Workshop II #28

how to unfold your wings as you fall.’ -Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451

Campers gathered early on 12th December, 2015 at Belilios Public School to welcomethe second Workshop of GAP. In the morning, Campers were divided into three classes in theHunger Banquet, representing the grassroots, the middle class, and the upper class in society.

Campers in the grassroots, who received particularly harsh instructions, had to completetasks that required great amount of physical involvement; those in the middle class lessdemanding tasks relying heavily on the use of knowledge; and those in the upper class barelyburdensome tasks with ample time to relax. After hours of labour, Campers were given foodfor lunch, the amount of which was scarcely thought deserved, with respect to their socialclasses. For instance, the grassroots were given biscuits and bread, while the upper class

enjoyed luxurious meals like pizzas. Seeking to simulate social inequality, the Banquet aimedto juxtapose the intensity of work on both a physical and intelligent level of different socialclasses with their respective earnings, urging Campers to reflect whether members of societycan gain what they deserve and to appreciate the hard work of the less advantaged.

Despite an exhausting morning, Campers indulged in a joyful atmosphere in the afternoonduring the Cultural Convergence, where they showcased unique features of the countries theyrepresented. Featuring folk songs, dances, and even foreign languages, the performancesgave all Campers a refreshing understanding on different cultures. They also learnt to acceptand respect divergent cultures from all around the globe.

The day concluded with the Mini Conference, where all Campers were divided into threeparties, each consisting of Campers from all groups. The Conference started with Camperspresenting information about their assigned countries. Each party of Campers then had todiscuss and formulate policies regarding one of the three topics, namely child labour, carbonemission, and education opportunities. They were required to consider the issues from multipleperspectives and collaborate to work out a feasible plan. The Conference allowed thoroughinformation exchange between countries, broadening the scope of Campers to not only within

their designated countries.


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World Congress #43 #44

‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens

The two-day World Congress, the pinnacle of the Global Awareness Project, took placefrom 27th to 28th December, 2015 at the University of Hong Kong. Campers, as Ambassadorsof their countries, were required to deliver a presentation on their domestic problems, togetherwith ve feasible solutions and a budget plan. The problems were food safety in China, waterpollution in India, study stress in South Korea, poor economy in Venezuela, energy problem inRussia, and migrant and resources problem in Germany.

Each presentation was followed by a 25-minute question-and-answer session, in whichCampers were asked to make immediate responses to the questions raised by representativesfrom other countries as well as Council members. After all groups had presented their proposal,

Campers then needed to persuade members of different non-governmental organisations tofund and support their proposed solutions. Their performances were taken into considerationby Council members and various non-governmental organisations, from which they gainedinformation that could enrich the original proposal.

However, after the previous session, the Congress was hijacked by Novulux, a Hong Kong-based underground organisation, by kidnapping one of the Council members. Representativesof each country were then demanded to prepare an action plan and a timeline for solvingan assigned local problem, and present the plan to Novulux on the second day of the WorldCongress. The Congress was temporarily under Novulux’s control and Campers were dismissed

in the dark conference room to prepare for the presentation for the next morning.

The Congress resumed under a solemn atmosphere after Campers had a rather toughnight preparing for Novulux’s demands, which were announced at the end of the rst day of theCongress. Harshly controlled by members of Novulux, the original smoothness of the Congresswas interrupted by an additional presentation session, where a 15-minute presentation sessionregarding local problems and a subsequent 10-minute enquiry session were held for eachgroup. After introducing their action plans, Ambassadors of each country were questionedby members of Novulux for a deeper discussion on each local issue. The hijack was nallyresolved after Novulux showed its satisfaction towards the proposals.

After the retreat of Novulux, Council members eventually regained possession and tookup the Congress. In the afternoon, a lobbying session took place. Campers were requiredto explore the University campus to look for checkpoints and complete their tasks. Eachcheckpoint represented a particular stakeholder for Campers to gain support from for theirproposals. The lobbying session provided a light-mood opportunity for Campers to ease offfrom pressure after the nerve-wrecking presentations while contributing to their proposals’benet at the same time.

Each country was then given the chance to vote for the proposals they supported.

With their efforts in persuading different parties also taken into consideration, a total of fourcountries had their proposals approved. The voting session ringed the curtain down on thetwo-day World Congress.


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16/2016 ‘If you want to go fast, go alone;

GAP Closing Ceremony #70 The Closing Ceremony of the Global Awareness Project took place on achilly day at Queen’s College on 23rd January, 2016. In the morning, Campersengaged in checkpoint games in which they had to obtain as many pointsas possible in exchange for various types of food. They were then requiredto utilise their creativity to make a sandwich out of their obtained resources.After the making of the sandwiches, a twist was revealed that another groupwas to eat their sandwiches instead of themselves. Having borne in mind a

sense of empathy, Campers understood that they were blessed to have theability and responsibility to help others lead a better life.

We were also very honoured to be joined by our Honorary Advisor, Dr.Lo Chi Kin, JP, former Chairperson of the Oxfam Hong Kong. He shared hisown experiences in serving the community and offered invaluable insightsinto helping alleviate local social problems. His inspirational speech hadprovided a platform for Campers and Committee members to reflect on

themselves and on society.

In the afternoon, Campers were brought to the Victoria Park in groupsand walked along a designated path for several times. Not being informedclearly of their task, Campers had to observe the surroundings as they walkedand answer related questions afterwards. This session reminded Campersof the importance of being an active observer – to discover the treasuresthat lie beyond their step, to overcome uncertainties and challenges with

their strength and determination, to seize every opportunity and to learn withan open heart.

The Project was rounded up with the Backwriting session that allowedCampers to write and express their thoughts and appreciation towardstheir groupmates, and the last Family Time with companions that hadcompanied them since November. The Global Awareness Project cheerfullycame to an end in the midst of the Union Song and the Outstanding Cheer.

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17/2017 if you want to go far, go together.’ -Afrikaans Proverb

Every End Is A New Beginning.

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What is yo

to Delineate

Like a star, each of us has a path that we travel down should be none other than the traveller himself. We all hav

plans our own way of life, we

Leaders may not necessarily stand in the front and pull evneed, the courage to stand up, the wisdom to pav

The ‘What do you think of yourselves?’ is not merely a heart, do you have the condence to live your li

We hope you see things that inspire yRemember, you ca

An orbit is a pat

The end, is where we begin again.


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r next step

our Orbit? :)

life, and the one who aspires the path, who paves the path,our own destinations and goals to achieve, but as each of usetermine who we will become.

yone else along. It takes the mindfulness to nd what peoplea path, and the determination to follow through.

eer or showing off how ‘outstanding’ you are; but deep in youryour passion, your dreams, your philosophy?

u and live a life that you are proud of.make a change too.

a star travels by.

Make the new beginning count.


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