香港觀鳥會有限公司

The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Limited

認可公共性質慈善機構 Approved Charitable Institution of Public Character

為購買本會辦公室物業募捐

張浩輝

香港觀鳥會主席

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• 捐款   $100 或以上可免稅。
• 如有疑問，請致電 2377 4387 本會辦公室查詢。

多謝你的支持，多多益善，少少無拘！

香港觀鳥會有限公司

The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Limited

認可公共性質慈善機構 Approved Charitable Institution of Public Character

Call for Donation: Purchase of Property for the Society’s Office

As you may already know, the Society’s current Office at East Tsim Sha Tsui is a rented property, the contract for which has already expired this April.  Since we moved into the existing Office in 2004, the Society has seen significant progress: membership has increased by over 40% (from 660 to nearly 1,000) and we have taken up two big projects at Long Valley and mainland China.  Our staff has grown from one person to four full-time members, plus many part-time workers and volunteers who share the remaining desk on staggered days.  With printed material piling up close to the ceiling, one can hardly see the floor except the narrow passage among the furniture.

While looking for a new home for the Society, the Executive Committee has decided to buy rather than to rent.  In addition to meeting the immediate need for more space, the arrangement will make better use of our financial resources and save the relocation effort every few years.  We can also provide a more agreeable working environment for the staff.

After some searching, we have identified a suitable unit at Ruby Commercial Building on Nathan Road, close to MTR Yau Ma Tei Station.  The gross area of 857 sq. ft. can accommodate up to 7 persons and the much needed storage space.  Relocation will take place in mid July, after some minor improvement to the existing finishes.

Most of the $1,820,000 cost of the property will be paid from cash-in-hand, while the balance would come from donations and loans.  Our Honorary President Mr CY Lam has made a generous contribution of $300,000.  The Executive Committee would like to appeal to members for donation to settle the remaining $300,000.  Members are welcome to contribute any amount to support the cause, preferably by end of June 08 (final payment for the purchase will be due in mid June).  Donations in excess of the target amount will be used to support the day-to-day operations of the Society.

Please mail your donations by a crossed cheque payable to “The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Limited” to Room 1612, Beverley Commercial Centre, 87-105 Chatham Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, together with the attached reply slip.  As a token of gratitude, those who contribute HK$5,000 or more will receive a complimentary copy of the second edition of “A Photoguide to the Birds of Hong Kong”, which will be published by 2010.

In making his donation, CY said “I am doing this because bird-watching has given me three decades of happy life” Your contribution, no matter big or small, will certainly help to let more people share the joy of birdwatching.  So please act now – every dollar counts!

Yours sincerely,

Cheung Ho Fai
Chairman, Hong Kong Bird Watching Society

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Reply Slip

Donation for Purchase of Office Property for the

Hong Kong Bird Watching Society

• Please send a cheque   payable to “The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Limited” with this   reply slip to: Room 1612, Beverley Commercial Centre, 87-105 Chatham   Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
• Donations above   $100 are tax deductible
• For inquiry, please   call 2377 4387, HKBWS Office

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY, EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS!