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Annual General Meeting 2024

The AGM for 2024 was held on 14th Sep 2024 at Balwyn Evergreen Centre. The newly elected Committee members are:

President: Lilly Yuen
Vice President: Susan Berryman
Secretary: Jenny Bryans
Treasurer: Simm Chin
Membership Secretary: Connie Tat

Committee Members:
    Albert Leung
    Hazel Ooi
    Estella Chan
    Alexis Kwok
    Agnes Wong


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Annual General Meeting 2023

The AGM for 2023 was held on 7th Oct 2023 at Balwyn Evergreen Centre. The newly elected Committee members are:

President: Lilly Yuen
Vice President: Susan Berryman
Secretary: Jenny Bryans
Treasurer: Simm Chin
Membership Secretary: Connie Tat

Committee Members:
    Albert Leung
    Hazel Ooi
    Estella Chan
    Alexis Kwok
    Agnes Wong


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Annual General Meeting 2022

The AGM for 2022 was held on 19th Nov 2022 at Balwyn Evergreen Centre. The newly elected Committee members are:

President: Lilly Yuen
Vice President: Susan Berryman
Secretary: Jenny Bryans
Treasurer: Simm Chin
Membership Secretary: Connie Tat

Committee Members:
    Albert Leung
    Hazel Ooi
    Estella Chan
    Alexis Kwok
    Agnes Wong


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Annual General Meeting 2021

The AGM for 2021 was held on the 16th Oct 2021 via Zoom. The newly elected Committee members are:

President: Sam Au
Vice President: Lilly Yuen
Secretary: Jenny Bryans
Treasurer: Fanny Au
Membership Secretary: Connie Tat

Ordinary members of the Committee:
Albert Leung
Agnes Wong
Nooi Chang
Hazel Ooi


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Annual General Meeting 2019

At the AGM held on 28 Sept 2019, the following members were elected as office bearers
for 2019 - 2020:

President: Sam Au
Vice President: Lilly Yuen
Secretary: Jenny Bryans
Treasurer: Agnes Fan
Membership Secretary: Connie Tat

Committee members:
Albert Leung
Nooi Chang
Hazel Ooi
Fanny Au
Albert Chan

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TCG Duan Wei System Development - Apr-2019

TCG is developing a TCG Duan Wei system for members.

 This TCG Duan Wei system will be integrated with our current grading system.

 Sam will give a brief explanation of the proposed system and answer questions this Saturday, 6 April 2019 at 10.30 am. Therefore, therefore will be No Qigong practice.

 Please find attached some information of the YCG Duan Wei system that is being developed. Click here

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Annual General Meeting 2018

At the AGM held on 29 Sept 2018, the following members were elected as office bearers
for 2018 - 2019:

President: Sam Au
Vice President: Lilly Yuen
Secretary: Jenny Bryans
Treasurer: Agnes Fan
Membership Secretary: Connie Tat

Committee members:
Albert Leung
Nooi Chang
Hazel Ooi
Fanny Au
Albert Chan

 Other matters of interest:
1) Members voted in favour of more financial disclosure to be made to the Finance Report. 
2) Membership fees for 2019 will remain unchanged.   

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Congratulations to WTQA Festival Participants

Our Fan team and individual competitors all performed wonderfully in the WTQA Festival held recently on 26/8/18.

Many of our competitors won medals:
·  James Au won gold medals in Chen sword 54 form and Beijing 45 form.
·  Albert Chan won gold medal in Beijing 24 form and bronze in Beijing 45 form.
·  Martha Hui won silver medal in Beijing 24 form.
·  Emily Au won silver medals in Beijing 24 form and Beijing 45 form; and bronze in Sun 73 form.

Genevieve Summers and our Fan Team narrowly missed out on medals.

Alexis and Eddie performed well as judges.


Sam’s demonstration went well and received a service award from WTQA.

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Class Attendance Notice

If you are unable to attend class, please inform your class instructors or let the Committee know by email.   

Please note if members were absent from class without apology for three (3) consecutive weeks or more, the Committee may consider that the members do not want to keep their positions in their class. 
Please let your class instructor know of your planned leave.

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New TCG time table for 2018 Please note that there will be a number of changes to the TCG time table for 2018: 

- Classes will start 15 mins earlier at 8:15 am.

- There will be Tea break at 10:30 to 11 am with Qigong at around 10:40 am for 15 mins. Tea break time is considered to be important for announcement and catching up.

- There will be a number of changes to Sifu Raymond Au's classes:

- At 8:15 am: 24 form review class will not have Qigong - reverting to what we had before, Qigong at tea break time.

- At 9:45 am: 45 form class- introducing new form.

- At 11.00 am: 88 form review class (for those who have learnt or have started learning 88 form)

- Minor changes to class time after Tea Break. 

Please refer to the new class brochure for details of Time Table for Term 2 - 2018.

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21 October 2017

At the AGM held on 21 October 2017, the following members were elected as office bearers
for 2017 - 2018:

President: Sam Au
Vice President: Lilly Yuen
Secretary: Jenny Bryans
Treasurer: Agnes Fan
Membership Secretary: Connie Tat

 Committee members:
Albert Leung
Nooi Chang
Hazel Ooi
Fanny Au
Albert Chan

Result of resolutions at the AGM

 Members voted against the name change. By majority, members voted in favour of retaining the existing name of our association "Hong Kong Club Tai Chi Group".

 The Special Resolution did not proceed as the first motion was not passed. 
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Result of name change ballot

 After progressive exclusions and distribution of preferences, the name Hong Kong Tai Chi (Group/Club/Association) has been selected as a potential new name for consideration by members at the 2017 Annual General Meeting.

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27 Aug 2017 - WTQA Competition
A number of our members competed in the 2017 WTQA competition last Sunday.   They have done very well in the competition.


Martha Hui - 1 Silver
Ady Lo - 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze
James Au - 3 Gold, 1 Silver
Albert Chan - 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze

Congratulations to the participants.
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17 September 2016

At the AGM held on 17 September 2016, the following members were elected as office bearers
for 2016 - 2017:

President: Sam Au
Vice President: Lilly Yuen
Secretary: Jenny Bryans
Treasurer: Eddie Chew
Membership Secretary: Connie Tat

 Committee members:
Albert Leung
Winston Lau
Kon Tat Wong
Agnes Fan
Nooi Chang
Hazel Ooi

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WTQA Competition - Sun 28 August 2016

A number of our members participated in the recent WTQA Competition held on Sunday 28th August.  Alexis Kwok and Sam Au helped with judging.  Sam also performed after lunch break.  Six of our members participated in the competition and they all did very well.  The results are as follows: 


Name
Events
Results
Ady Lo
3 – 24 form, Hao 32, BDJ
2 Bronze (24 form, Hao)
Albert Chan
2 – 24 form, Hao 32
1 Gold medal (24 form)
Emily Au
2 – 24 form, Hao 32
1 Silver medal (24 form)
Henry Wong
3 – 42 form, Wu, Yang 36 fan
2 Gold medals (42 form, fan)
James Au
3 – 24 form, Wu, Hao32
2 Silver medals (24 form, Hao/Wu)
June Hung
1 – Hao 32


Following a successful year I hope some of you will consider joining next year.  The WTQA competition is normally held around the last Sunday of August each year.To see group photo, click here

Sam 



Sat, 30 April 2016 - TCG Performance at Box Hill Town Hall fund raising event

TCG contributed two performances - Fan 18 and Sun 32 teams performed very well.  Congratulations to the participating team members with assistance from instructors (Sam, Susan and Angelina) and team manager (Winston).

 Click here for team photos


Sat, 20 February 2016 - Library Service

TCG is trailing a library service at front foyer between 9.00 am and 10.00 am.  Members may borrow or return books and DVDs during the period.   

If members would like to volunteer to assist or have suggestions to improve the library service, would like new DVDs or books added to the library, please discuss it with Winston Lau or Sam Au.  

Winston is the Committee member responsible for library service.

Sat, 7 November 2015 - New Brochure

TCG new brochure containing upcoming events in December 2015 to January 2016:

  • Annual Dinner, Sun 6 Dec 2015
  • Open Day, Sat 12 Dec 2015
  • Workshops, Sat 23 & 30 Jan 2016
  • New term and classes timetable, 6 Feb 2016

31 October 2015


At the AGM held on 31 October 2015, the following members were elected as office bearers
for 2015 - 2016:

President: Sam Au
Vice President: Lilly Yuen
Secretary: Jenny Bryans
Treasurer: Eddie Chew
Membership Secretary: Connie Tat

Committee members:
Albert Leung
Winston Lau
Kon Tat Wong
Patrick Luk
Agnes Fan
Bob Zheng Yi Teoh
Nooi Chang


Sat, 4 April 2015

There will be no classes on this day. We are having a picnic at Warrandyte State Park
Please go to Events for details.


6 December 2014

Please note that Tai Chi practice resume at 
Balwyn Evergreen Centre
45 Talbot Avenue, Balwyn 


November 2014

Tai Chi practice and classes for the remaining weeks in 2014

 Classes

Sat. 8/11/14 - Current time table at Scout Hall.

Sat. 15/11/14 - Outdoor training at Beckett Park, Balwyn (Melway 46 G7)
Enter via Parring Rd off Whitehorse Rd.  
Current time table.  BYO snacks, drinks, chairs as required.  
As there is no shelter at the park, classes will be cancelled if it is raining. 
Contact Sam Au on 0418-101-937 or Patrick Luk 0413-276-118 on that morning.

Sat. 22/11/14 - Current time table at Scout Hall.

Sat. 29/11/14 - Last class at the Scout Hall.  Current time table. 

Sat. 6/12/14 - We will move back to Balwyn Evergreen Centre, 45 Talbot Ave., Balwyn.  
Current time table. This will be the last class for Term 2.

Sat 13/12/14 - Open Day.  Hall opens at 8:30 am for students to practice. Performance starts at 10 am. Refreshments start at around 11:30 am. 

4 October 2014


At the AGM held on 4 October 2014, the following members were elected as office bearers
for 2014 - 2015:

President: Sam Au
Vice President: Lilly Yuen
Secretary: Jenny Bryans
Treasurer: Eddie Chew
Membership Secretary: Connie Tat


 Committee members:
Albert Leung
Bob Zheng Yi Teoh
Henry Wong
Kon Tat Wong
Patrick Luk
Winston Lau

30 August 2014


Wushu, Tai Chi & Qigong Australia (WTQA) competition on 30th August 2014 at Monash University
Result of group team event: 

The Sun 32 Team won silver medal out of 10 teams competing. Team members were: 
Ady Lo, Jenny Bryans, Anne Moran, Emily Au, Pat Young, Shirley Fung.
The Sun team was coached by Susan Berryman.

 The Hao 32 Team achieved a fourth placing score. 
The Hao team was coached by Sam Au.
It is very encouraging that a number of first timers competed in both teams.  Congratulations to all the first time competitors.  Several members also competed first time as individual.  Congratulations to them too.


Result of individual event:
•James Au again won the Best Male Taijiquan award, and 2 gold medals (Wu and Hao style) and one silver (24 form)
•Ady Lo won two gold medals (Hao and Sun) and one silver (24 form).
•Edward Yong won two gold medals (42 form and fan).
•Jenny Bryans won one silver medal (Sun) and one bronze (Hao).
•Emily Au won one silver medal (Hao).
•Henry Wong won one silver medal for Wu style taijiquan.

1 March 2014


Temporary relocation from 1 March 2014 to end of August 2014

Due to renovation works at the Balwyn Evergreen Centre, Saturday morning tai chi practice will move to:
Manningham Tende Beck Scout Hall.
Location: Cnr of High St. and Doncaster Rd, Doncaster. Enter car park via Paul Street. (Melway ref. 46 J1)



21 September 2013


Appointment of Assistant Instructors

The Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of assistant instructors:
  • Jenny Bryan in Hao style
  • Emily Au in Hao style
  • Albert Chan in Yang 88
  • Henry Wong in Wu style.

25 August 2013


Fantastic results by TCG participants at the WTPA Competition

Under the individual category:
  • James Au won 4 gold medals and was declared the 2013 Competition's Taijiquan Champion
  • Edward Yong won 1 gold medal
  • Ady Lo won 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal
  • Henry Wong won 1 Silver medal
Under the group category:

The 24 form team won the Gold medal.
The team members are:
  • Ady Lo
  • Albert Chan
  • Edward Yong
  • James Au
  • Jenny Bryans
  • Jenny Luu
The fan 18 team won the Bronze medal.
The team members are:
  • Agnes Fan
  • Connie Tat
  • Eddie Chew
  • Edward Yong
  • Miranda Yuen
  • Steven Woo
Congratulations to all the competitors and their coaches.

20 July 2013


Start of Term 2 - Saturday, 20 July 2013
New members are welcome to join.

8 June 2013


Queens Birthday Weekend - No Classes. Program for the day:
9.00 - 10.00 am - Student grading
10.00 - 11.00 am - Discussion on 'Benefits & Pathways of Tai Chi (all welcome)
11.00 - 12.00 am - Push hand practice (all welcome)

30 March 2013


Easter Holidays - No Classes

9 March 2013


Labour Day - No Classes

 

6th October 2012

 

  1. Albert Leung will run the video library while Winston Lau is on holidays
  2. New uniform jacket with Tai Chi Group logo is available for purchase. Please place order with Patrick Luk. Cost is $33 each and available in various sizes XS, S, M, L, XL..



29th September 2012


Success at 14th WTPA Wushu & Taijiquan Competition held on 16th Sept at Monash University,


  • Taijiquan Men's Champion: James Au
  • Group Gold Medal Winner: Hong Kong Club Tai Chi Group - Sun 73 Form
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