Dear Members,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong La Salle College Old Boys’ Association – Toronto, please find attached an official statement regarding the membership applications submitted during the regular Board meeting held on 14 April 2025.
In response to the unprecedented volume of applications—exceeding one hundred—the Board convened an urgent meeting on 1 May 2025 to review and address the situation in accordance with the Association’s by-laws. The attached statement outlines the decisions made and the next steps for processing these applications.
We remain committed to upholding procedural integrity and fairness as we manage this exceptional influx of interest in our Association.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Association’s official email.
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Board Statement – Applications Received on 14 April 2025
More than one hundred (100+) membership applications were submitted at the regular Board meeting of 14 April 2025. The Board notes with delight this strong show of Lasallian spirit, especially from alumni who live outside Canada and extend their support to the Toronto Chapter.
Board decision
- Applications not properly completed (missing information, signature or payment) have been rejected for the time being. Where contact details are available, the Secretary will invite the applicants to resubmit a fully completed form and fee.
- Applications properly completed by applicants residing outside Canada require additional verification of eligibility under By-law § 2.06. These files are being reviewed and will be reported on at the next regular Board meeting.
- Applications properly completed by applicants residing in Canada are being processed as quickly as possible. The Secretary will attempt to reach each applicant by phone or e-mail on or before the next regular Board meeting.
The Association has never before received such a large volume of applications at a single meeting. The Board acknowledges the effort of Director Michael Chow (1989) in facilitating this influx of new interest.
Next steps
* A further update on the status of all applications will be provided to the membership at the Annual General Meeting on 15 May 2025.
We appreciate every alumnus who takes the time to strengthen our Toronto Chapter, and we thank you for your patience while we complete the verification process.
Saint John Baptist de La Salle, pray for us.
Live Jesus in our hearts forever.
By order of the Board of Directors, HKLSCOBA-Toronto – issued 1 May 2025