Do you remember the scene when you first meet your friends? For most mentors and mentees, the moment when they begin their relationship is probably the inauguration luncheon. The inauguration luncheon is a proud tradition of the programme, which is held annually after the matching exercise. It is a formal occasion for mentors and mentees to meet up and know each other. This year, the inauguration luncheon was held on 12 November 2022 at Junior Ball Room of Royal Plaza Hotel.

The luncheon started with speeches by Professor Stephen H S Wong, College Head and Mr Simon K C Lee, President of United College Alumni Association.

Ms Lina H Y Yan, Chairman of the College Board of Trustees and Honorable President of the College Alumni Association, and Professor Stephen H S Wong, Head of United College, presented a trophy with inscription to College alumnus, Mr Clavin Y Y Wong, year patron of UC Mentorship Programme 2022-2023, to thank his contribution to the mentorship programme. Mr Wong was one of the founding convenors when the programme was first initiated in 2000 and he continued to support as a mentor for five consecutive years and as year patron this year. The Coordinating Committee was thankful for his staunch support.

Many guests were invited to join the luncheon as well as to celebrate the 23^rd Anniversary of Mentorship Programme. Ms Lina H Y Yan, Chairman of the College Board of Trustees and Honorable President of the College Alumni Association (centre, front row); Mr Calvin Y Y Wong (3^rd from left, front row); Professor Stephen H S Wong, College Head (2^nd from left, front row); Mr Simon K C Lee, President of United College Alumni Association (3^rd from left, front row) posed a photo with guests. Mr Philip Y C Sin, College trustee (2^nd from right, front row); Professor Fung Kwok Pui, Vice-President of the College Alumni Association (far left, front row); Mr John K H Lee, Chairman of the Council of the College Alumni Association and Member of the Coordinating Committee (3^rd from left, back row); Mr Enders W H Lam, Vice-Chairman of the Council of the College Alumni Association (far right, front row); Ms Crystal K Y Cheung, Associate Dean of Students (4^th from left, back row); Dr Leung Tak Wah, Associate Dean of General Education (centre, back row); Mr Mingles M T Tsoi, Council Member of UCAA and Member of Coordinating Committee (4^th from right, back row); Mr Fredy M L Chow, Member of Coordinating Committee; (3^rd from right, back row); other Council Members of UCAA including Mrs Wong Mak Kam Ying (far from left, back row); Mr Lau Hung Cheong (2^nd from right, back row); Mr Davis C K Man ( far right, back row); and Ms Elaine Y L Ho (2^nd from left, back row)  attended the luncheon.

The mentorship programme has been held successfully year after year, credit should goes to the contributions of long-service mentors. We presented our appreciation and gratitude to them during this occasion.

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