The Hong Kong Baptist University Foundation, which was established in December 2008, has served as a new vehicle for setting strategic directions and laying down strategic plans for the raising of funds for the University. The Foundation has been instrumental in developing and augmenting a wide range of strategic developments at HKBU.
In keeping with the Constitution, a Board of Governors consisting of 30 members has been formed to be the governing body of the Foundation, with the administrative support provided by the University Advancement Office. The office bearers of the Board of Governors are as follows:
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Chairman: |
Mr. Wilfred Wong, SBS, JP |
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Vice-Chairmen: |
Mr. Joseph Lee, SBS, BBS, JP |
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Dr. Ronald Lu |
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Ir Peter K K Wong, SBS, JP |
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Treasurer: |
Mr. William Leung, BBS, JP |
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Secretary-General: |
Professor Frank H. Fu, MH, JP |
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Ex Officio Members: |
Professor Ng Ching-Fai, GBS |
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Professor Ah Chung Tsoi |
Thanks to the networking efforts of Foundation members, the number of members has increased to 215 persons as of 30 September 2009, with details listed below:
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Membership Categories |
No. of Members |
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Honorary Trustee |
24 |
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Honorary Permanent President |
20 |
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Honorary President |
33 |
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Honorary Vice-President |
15 |
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Honorary Director |
17 |
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Director |
17 |
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Senior Member |
43 |
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Sponsoring Member |
46 |
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Total: 215 |
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Under the Foundation, two committees, namely the Entrepreneur Committee and the Alumni Committee, were set up. The committees are charged with meeting the following objectives:
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To offer advice on fundraising strategies for the University's new developments
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To extend the support base of the University
The Entrepreneur Committee is co-chaired by Dr. John Chan and Ir Peter K K Wong, SBS, JP, while the Alumni Committee is chaired by Mr. William Leung, BBS, JP. All committee members have extensive networks in the community and a deep commitment to further building up these networks for the long-term benefit of the University. Members of the Alumni Committee and Entrepreneur Committee have provided a welcome variety of constructive suggestions on how to identify and network with prospective donors and how to extend our support base. The First Meeting of the Alumni committee and the First Meeting of the Entrepreneur Committee were held on 11 September 2009.
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Entrepreneur Committee
(Photo taken after the First Meeting of the Entrepreneur Committee held on 11 September 2009)
(Left to Right) Mrs. Lily Chan,
Professor Frank Fu, Mr. Irons Sze,
Ir Peter K.K. Wong, Prof. C.F. Ng,
Dr. John C.T. Chan, Dr. David Y.K. Wong
and Mr. David T.Y. Mong |
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Alumni Committee
(Photo taken after the First Meeting of the Alumni Committee held on 11 September 2009)
(1st Row, left to right) Mr. Philip S.L. Kan, Mr. Stephen H.B. Yau,
Ms. Delia W.S. Chan,
Prof. Ah Chung Tsoi,
Mr. William W.C. Leung,
Ms. Angel S.Y. Hon and
Mr. Lau Pak Shing
(2nd Row, left to right) Ms. Carrie Chan,
Ms. Lisa Wong, Dr. Gordon L.O. Tsui,
Mr. Peter W. Kwan, Mr. Sunny H.K. Wong, Mr. Thomas K.H. Hung and
Mrs. Lily Chan |
It was agreed that the fundraising target of HK$155 million set for the University's 55th anniversary in 2011-2012 should be well publicised in the University community. Meanwhile, a definite long-term fundraising target will be worked out in due course to address the needs of the new campus expansion, redevelopment of the old campus, teaching and research. |
