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IN response to Commissioner of Police Hui's Force-wide appeal to raise funds for victims of the flooding in the mainland this summer, the Police Motoring Club held a charitable auto treasure hunt (basically motor orienteering), to raise money in support of the Hong Kogn Police Force China Flood Disaster Relief Fund. The idea came out of a Police Motoring Club August meeting and ,thanks to the support of Police Sports CouncilChairmam Lioneel Lam,an organising committee was formed and various working groups were set up to handle such problems as road event permit application, route plotting, poster design, certificates, T-shirt design, publicity and promotion. The bulk of the work was undertaken by volunteer members as a cost-cutting exercise to enable more money to be given to the Relief Fund . Then, on the beautiful and sunny Sunday morning of 20 Septenber (after the Chief Marshal of the event, Dr Mong Hoi-Keung, Consultant Forensic Pathologist and Vice President of the Police Motoring Club, briefed drivers on the rules and regulations of the event ) some 160 private cars and motorcycles driven by PMC members with their families set off from the Police Tactical Unit Headquarters in Fanling to various destinations in Kowloon and throughout the New Territories including the new Airport at Chap Lap Kok. PTS Commandant Charles Wong and former Miss Hong Kong Mary Cheung officiated at the starting ceremony. Five hours and some 150 kilometres later, vehicles began to return to the finish point at the Hong Kong International Trade & Exhibition Centre in Kowloon Bay. Combining charity with fun, the smiling motorists provided ample proof of the event's worthwhile nature. (Not to mention its great buffet dinner enjoyed by all) | 
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RC KE John Yuen, and renowned Hong Kong racecar driver Henry Lee, presented prizes to champion of the Honour Class Lai Hung-cheong, and first and second runners-up Dora Chan and Lau Sik-min. Kwong Chi-Keung won in the open Class, with Mak Kwok -yau first, and Kwok Yu-chiu second runners-up. Hui Ngai-sang took the Motorcycle Championship . After deducting operational costs for the event, the Club raised $200, 200 for the Relief Fund which was donated to PHQ through the Police Sports Council last month. "I have to thank the strong support of our members and friends who joined me in offering a helping hand to those whose homes have been ruined and who are living a miserable life in the flooded areas," said Superintendent Chan Chun-hing, Chairman of the Police Motoring Club. He attributed the success of the event to the support of the Police Sports Council and the dedication of each and every member of the organising committee and the marshals. "In just three weeks they worked tirelessly to solve all the problems associated with a great project that could easily have been taken months to prepare." | |
SPORTING NOTES This very popular annual event will be held from 24 to 27 December during which time members will drive to Yang Jiang near Hainan Island. There are still a limited numbers of vacancies. Interested members, please contact Lui Kwok-yiu on 2352-9344 or 9414-7857. Alao, all members interested in MX Bike Training should call Chan Chak-fai on 9343-5849 or 2671-5111 to make reservations for the next session the time and date to be announced soon. Meanwhile, two Advanced Driving Seminars held jointly by the Police Motoring Club and the KMB Bus Captin Training School will be held on 28 November and 5 December (both Saturdays). To register please contact Lui Kwok-yiu (see phone numbers above). Will take place on Friday 20 November at PSRC from 9am to 5pm.Inquiries:2761-2205. Will be held on Friday 11 December at Pak Tam Chung Country Park, Sai Kung, from 8am to 1pm. For more information call: 2761-2205; or 2761-2412. Runs at the Sha Tin Racecourse on Saturday 19 December, with Mrs Selina Hui presenting the Cup to the winning owner. The racing day starts at 1:30pm. The Senior Officers' Mess will once again arrange a private box at the racecourse for members and their guests. A buffet lunch and transport to and from the track will be arranged. Total cost: $300 per person. Drinks can be signed on Mess chits and be charged separately to indivdual member's bills. Interested members are urged to sign up before 31 October. Enquies: Philip Cheng on 2746-3481. Takes place on Sunday 29 November. Those interested in taking part should send in their applications by 6 November. More details in next issue of OFFBEAT. The second Lantau Race will be beld at 1Oam on Friday 4,December, on Lantau Island. The challenging 14.5 kilometre course is from Shek Pik Reservoir to Tai O by way of Fan Lau and most and most runners (who should be pbysically fit) complete it in a time between 90 minutes to 2.5 hours. Comprising six categories, the first forur ¡Ð men's open, men's veteran, ladies open and team trophy ¡Ð are restricted to serving NTS personel (regular, auxiliary and civilian); while the last two ¡Ð major formation men's open and major formation ladies' invitation ¡Ð are open to all non ¡Ð NTS personnel. Officers who are interested in competing should register for the race with their DSRO/RSRO by 15 October. A registration fee of of $60 (cheque payable to: New Territories South Regional AGM Funds) will be levied only for the major formation men's open invitation (a team of three runners from each major formation), and for the major formations ladies' invitaiton (team of three from each major for-mation). Full joining instructions, etc. will be issued by PEN message one week before the event. For more informations call the race's organising committee chairman P R Morgan: 2640-5440; or RSRO NTS; 2640-5448. Will be held at PSRC, Boundary Street, on Friday 23 October. Sports to be competed in include; swimming, 7-a-side football, basketball, table tennis, squash, tennis, ten pin bowling, running, shot put, tug of war. Any queries should be addressed to the RSRO HKI on 2841-6325. Takes place from Tuesday 10 November until Saturday 14 November. Events for 1998 have been finalised. If you have an interest in sailing please call to join the club. There are a number of cruising yachts owned by members and a space can normally be found. Events are: Macau Race: 6 November. King's Cup Thailand,Phuket Island (A 35-foot Beneteau has been chartered, space still available); 2-13 December. Police World Sailing Championships: Set for September 1999 in Slovenia (between Italy and Croatia). The club is now the proud owner of a 28-foot Impala available for use by members with licences. Enquirles: Alex Lau: 2767-1458, or Charlie Duigan: 2860-5010, |
