January - 2011 Meeting Minutes

Minutes for the League of Women Voters of Hong Kong

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

In the absence of President Beth Hall, Loretta Cox, Vice President, opened the business meeting at 10:30 AM. Officers present included Sandra Collins-de Lange, Treasurer, Marti Law, Membership, Phyllis Lubbers, Recording Secretary. Sandra Collins- de Lange said there were no changes to the Treasury from January; however, the February report will reflect $400 received today from Honora Rosen. Phyllis Lubbers, Recording Secretary said the January minutes will be available shortly on the website for member review. Marti Law informed the membership that the February meeting will be on Monday, 7 February. The speaker is Dr. Nancy Sussman, author of the book “Return Migration and Identity: A Global and Local Phenomenon.” Loretta asked the membership about any new business that needed to be discussed. Since no new business was brought up the business portion of the meeting was adjourned.

Marti Law introduced our guest speaker, Ms Fermi Wong, Hong Kong Unison, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting racial equality and harmony in Hong Kong society. She spoke of her efforts for an hour, and then opened the floor for questions. It was a very educational and informative meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Phyllis Lubbers’
Recording Secretary

December 2010 - Christmas Luncheon at Disney Land

Minutes for the League of Women Voters of Hong Kong

Tuesday, December 14, 2010


The League Meeting for December was a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Disneyland Hotel on nearby Lantau Island. Members were greeted at the entrance of the hotel by the staff and warmly welcomed with a glass of punch, and carolers sang our favorite Christmas songs. Martin, our tour guide, welcomed us and explained to us the itinerary for the day.

Before the tour began, Beth Hall, President, convened the group for a brief business meeting. Phyllis Lubbers, Recording Secretary, read the minutes from the November meeting. The minutes were approved as read. Sandra Collins deLange, Treasurer gave the treasurer’s report. The checking account balance is HK $14,309.26 and the savings account balance is HK$11,634.35. The Treasurer’s report was approved as read. Beth then announced that a nominating committee is being formed to prepare a slate of officers for next year’s board. She encouraged members to consider joining the committee. Beth then noted that the January meeting will be held on 11 January 2011 with Marti Law and Sandra Collins deLange hosting.

The meeting adjourned briefly until Amy Van Laak, Web Communications, arrived, and she presented the members with the proposed changes to the by-laws. The membership is requested to study the changes (which were sent earlier by email to the membership). Members will be asked to vote on these changes at a future meeting.

With the official business meeting over, the membership was given a tour of the hotel gardens, then entered the spacious kitchen where a baking demonstration of a traditional Yule log cake was given on our behalf by the wonderful chefs on staff. Then we were guided to our own station, laden with a sheet cake, chocolate cream filling, and candy flourishes to make our own Yule log cake.

Lunch was served in the Crystal Lotus Restaurant with Chef Rudy Muller introducing all the courses. There was traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings, and lobster tail, as well as tasty appetizers and a Christmas trio of desserts. The food and service were exceptional. A lovely surprise was the arrival of Santa Claus who presented us with our own beautifully boxed cakes. All in all it was a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season.

November 2010 - Meeting Minutes

Minutes for the League of Women Voters of Hong Kong

Tuesday, 23 November 2010

Residence of Celine Bendy

The November meeting of the Hong Kong Unit of the League of Women Voters was held at the residence of Celine Bendy, on 23 November 2010. Regine Potsatko and Celine Bendy were the co-hosts for the meeting. The documentary, Reminiscing the Handover, was edited by Joseph Bendy and he gave a brief explanation of the video. The narrator in the film was Celine Bendy. The video captures the historic Handover and it also showcases the lives of the Bendy family and friends in Hong Kong.

Beth Hall, President, called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. A business meeting was held first,
before the documentary. Phyllis Lubbers, Recording Secretary was not present and Marti Law, Membership, read the minutes of the 12 October 2010 meeting. The minutes were approved as read. Sandra Collins deLange, Treasurer read the report and she has not received all the dues from the membership She cannot report the amount of the contribution to the national headquarters, until all dues are received. The checking account balance is HK$13,000 and the savings account balance is HK$11,634. The Treasurers report was approved as read. Amy Van Laak, Web Communication Board Member was not able to attend the meeting.

Membership dues at the end of January will be half of the HK$400 fee for new members. This was a proposal by Debra Joyce, past President. The HK$200 will cover the remaining four meetings of the League calendar year. A motion to accept was made by Marjorie O’Brien.
Beth introduced the new member Carol Lampard and she joined the League during the meeting.

Board members Loretta Cox, vice President and Mary Chaney, Voter Services were absent today.

Beth discussed the December 14 meeting at the Disneyland Hotel. The hostess will be Robin Ernest. All members should have received an invitation by mail and only members with paid dues are eligible to attend. There will be no guests invited to the event.

Beth mentioned the school supplies drive for needy children. The League is partnering with AWA, Girl Scouts and St. James Settlement in collecting the supplies. The donations can be dropped off with these organizations and also the Church of All Nations will accept the donations.

The January meeting will be held on Tuesday, 11 January 2011 and Fermi Wong with Hong Kong Unison will be the invited guest speaker.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 noon

Respectfully submitted,



Marti Law
Membership