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光陰似箭，本會創立已達四年。回望過去，每當我想起本會成立的那一天，每一次遠足活動的剪影，以及本會所曾經歷的辛酸時刻，不禁感到既悲哀又高興。 還依稀記得本會創立後的第一次遠足活動，假衛奕信徑第七段（城門水塘–鉛鑛坳）舉行。當天不時下着斜風細雨、局部地區性驟雨，甚至滂沱大雨，令大家份外狼狽。活動前，在城門水塘舉辦了一項燒烤活動，眾人學會了在雨中起爐的技巧，包括利用雨傘作為遮擋風雨的工具，避免將爐火弄熄。期間，或許是雨勢太大之故，打火機失效，只好向另一燒烤區的燒烤人士借用。 多番波折後，總算「皇天不負有心人」，雨勢逐漸減弱，燒烤活動的過程異常順利。眾人大讚前秘書長王健輝先生精心炮製的秋刀魚「吃過返尋味」，令人一試難忘。燒烤活動結束後，遠足旅程展開，雖則偶爾下着驟雨，遠足活動尚算順利。 另一方面，受前主席廖展鵬先生辭去職務及非典型肺炎疫症影響，本會於二零零三年初一度處於衰落狀態，面臨解體的危機。會員不合作，活動難以舉行，我遂於三天後接任，希望挽救危機。有賴前秘書長王健輝先生從旁協助，前主席廖展鵬先生深切指導，我日以繼夜尋求解決方法，情況終受控制，本會業務漸上軌道，會員亦趨於團結。 本會已於二零零二至二零零六年成功舉辦了二十四次遠足、八次燒烤、四次聚餐、兩次遠足筆試、四次參觀、多次全科模擬考試、一次攝影、兩次騎單車、英語讀寫獎勵計劃、四次露營、四次宿營、五次慈善籌款、 三次慈善越野半馬拉松、兩次生態旅遊、一次同樂日、一次遊覽等多元化活動，讓眾會員於課餘時間充實自我，從而減低學習上的壓力，陶冶性情。本會將接納全體會員的建議，極力推行多元化活動。 本會創立時，只由五名愛好遠足的男生組成，每次遠足活動均須面對人數不足的問題。一旦其中兩位無暇出席，該活動則無法舉行，這成了本會當時的弊病。後來，五名新會員於二零零三年加入，為本會打下了初步的根基。二零零四年六月，首名女生黃嘉雯小姐加入成為會員，標誌着本會的業務發展正邁向新里程，繼續為人民服務。此外，六名新會員亦分別於二零零四、二零零五及二零零六年加入，使本會的會員人數遞增至十七人，進一步擴大規模，以及為本會未來的發展作準備。 二零零五年起，本會的活動次數已較以往減少，我謹此希望大家踴躍出席本會日後舉辦的活動，留下美好的回憶，同時強健體魄，增廣見聞。 本人自問於過去四年未能做到最好，希望全體會員多多體諒，並隨時歡迎大家直接指出本人在管理業務上的不善，令本會未來發展更為完善。
溫兆恒主席 二零零七年一月
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We, V-HIKERS, are an outdoor activities organization founded on November 20, 2002 by five Secondary Three students who were keen on hiking. For 4 years since foundation, we have held 24 hiking, 8 barbecuing, 4 camping, 4 indoor camping and many other activities of a large variety such as visits, celebrations, photographing, cycling, cross-country marathons, fund raising, eco-tours, fun day, travelling, hiking written assessments, academic mock examinations and English Enhancement Scheme. Our aims of holding so many activities are to encourage members a spirit of adventure and discovery, development of personal interests, social and practical skills, participation in physical recreation, increase their performance level and broaden their experience. They can also relax themselves when receiving education under pressure and maintain their friendship. Just after our foundation, we found it difficult to help members develop a sense of belongingness as it was only our first time to manage an organization. Members seemed not to be very cooperative. However, under the sensible leadership of our former chairman, Mr. Hardy C. P. Liu, 2 hiking and 2 barbecuing activities were held successfully in 2002. This started the road to our numerous activities followed by. For personal reasons, Mr. Liu resigned in March 2003. I was nominated to be the new chairman 3 days later. With the sincere help and cooperation from our executive members, Mr. Max K. F. Wong, Mr. Ben Y. M. Li and Mr. Gary M. Y. Chiu, we set our target as becoming a professional and well-known organization of outdoor activities in the near future. With our high determination, V-HIKERS was eventually certified to be a Hong Kong Travelling Team on February 11, 2005 by the Hong Kong Federation of Countryside Activities. I would like to express my special thanks to 5 of our members. Vice-President Ben Y. M. Li has been a very patient and helpful person, who always cares a lot for the organization affairs. Affairs Assistant Max K. F. Wong had been giving me a helpful hand on the organization affairs, planning and coordination of activities. Former Vice-President Steven W. H. Siu always cares a lot for the operation of V-HIKERS. He, as a professional leader, has been putting a lot of effort on discussing the pros and cons of particular arrangement in activities. Mr. Harry S. L. Tang is a very clear-minded and sensible person who always considers everything in different ways so as to make everything done in the best possible way. Being responsible and talented, he is well liked by everybody and he is currently studying in the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Our female member Kaman K. M. Wong always behaves excellently, patiently and enthusiastically. She has also been giving me an especially helpful hand and spiritual support by being present in activities punctually, coordinating the relationship between members and sparing time planning for functions sensibly, effectively and systematically. In addition, she has the potential and abilities to achieve her goals because of her great enthusiasm for learning and being able to think independently. She is a youth with high aspirations and integrity who adopts a systematic approach and is always ready to share her ideas with others. As such she is capable of further achievement. Since August 2003, all of our outdoor activities, unless otherwise specified, are open to the public. Non-members who want to experience once in outdoor activities may refer closely to our activities list and apply for a place of participation. However, we reserve the right of accepting and declining any applications. For enquires, they may kindly contact us through e-mail at info@vhikers.org. In our activities, there are no limitations in sex, age and religion. We aim to provide each participant with a relaxing atmosphere. Our 19th Hiking and 2nd Indoor Camping Activities were held in July 2005. 20 participants including members and non-members had been attracted, which broke our record. Some of our members have been awarded certain qualifications such as Expeditions, Navigation and First Aid. We welcome all enquires and requests on outdoor activities especially hiking. With our 3 chief aims, Wisdom, Leading and Planning, we would like to try our best in serving the public. Hiking is a challenging and healthy activity. Don't hesitate, let's develop an interest in hiking! Members, shall we work sensibly and smartly in V-HIKERS - an ever-hiking non-profit making organization!
Nicholas S. H. Wan President January 2007
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