Letter from the President
17/07/2025 17:43
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| Dear FCC members, |
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| At the end of May we started another cycle of the Board year. Our new Board, whom you will meet in this issue of The Correspondent, represents some of the very best of our Club – dedicated and eager Members who will work to represent you in the coming year. No year is an easy year for the FCC, but I am confident that we have the right governance in place on our Board and the right leadership in our Club staff that we will be able to tackle any challenges we face with aplomb. |
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| First and foremost, my goal for this year is to have our lease renewed when it is up at the end of December. Being restricted to a three-year lease is certainly a challenge, but the Board and staff are actively communicating with the appropriate parties to indicate our eagerness to renew the lease, and we feel that we consistently demonstrate our value as part of the Hong Kong community. The FCC holds a special and influential place in the city, as a hub for conversation, a support for professional journalists, and a social centre for our Members. Our dedication to our historic building is also readily evident in the HK$5.2 million restoration we completed last year. I am confident that we will maintain our place in Hong Kong for the foreseeable future. |
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| As we move forward into the year, I hope our Members will see the Board’s active work to push the standards of our Club higher. Our speaker events, such as the goodbye luncheon for David Webb in May, are unique offerings. We strive to offer our Members opportunities to discuss and question everything from the state of trade in the region to F1 racing to menopause with world-class experts and fellow FCC Members. These events will continue to be central to the FCC and I welcome suggestions and feedback to develop these events further. |
| Likewise, our Members benefit from having the FCC as a centrally located place to hold work meetings, drinks with friends, and celebrations with family. We want to push beyond just maintaining that by constantly improving our food and special offerings. Members should feel like the FCC is their go-to spot, and our regular and special menus should reflect that. And yes, we are working on improving the coffee ASAP. |
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| In the coming year, I hope you, as Members, feel empowered to contribute to the Club’s growth. The Board and staff welcome feedback, but there is ample opportunity to join a committee and get involved in charity work through the FCC. In the case of the latter, the FCC has spent the past year revitalising its charity efforts by coordinating with nine partner charities to connect volunteers and share the expertise we have in the Club. Check out our website or ask the front desk for more information on how to get involved. |
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| Being a Member of the FCC is a privilege, and working with you in the coming year will be an honour and an absolute joy. I look forward to a year where the FCC will not just survive but thrive in Hong Kong. |
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| Best Regards, |
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| Morgan M. Davis President |
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