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32Students’ AssociationInstilling a Sense of CommunityThe last quarter of 2006 was a busyperiod for the SHTM Students’Association (SHTMSA). Marking the startof the academic year, the Associationconducted an orientation camp for freshmen. “We had a camp fire dancewithout fire”, said SHTMSA President Cyrus Yip, noting that a rainstormcouldn’t dampen the fun. “Everyone was still very excited.”An orientation evening in October for those who missed the first event alsohelped to instil a sense of community within the student body. And giventhe international nature of tourism and hospitality studies, SHTMSAmembers seized the opportunity to lead a delegation of Japanese studentsaround the campus in November. December saw the first full colour cover ofthe SHTMSA newsletter, and the Association is currently finalising the detailson a range of memorabilia, including an SHTMSA jacket.As part of its mission to ensure that members are well-rounded in theirvocation, the SHTMSA also held personal development functions fromOctober to February. Ms Mei Ng conducted a well-attended table mannerclass in Millennium, the SHTM’s training restaurant. Classes co-organisedwith Canmake Cosmetics focused on basic skin care and makeup skills.But not all activities were entirely serious. The beginning of November sawthe semi-finals of the annual singing contest, with the finale held in themiddle of November. Sporting activities were also held over the first twomonths of 2007, including badminton, 3-on-3 basketball and table tennis.The highlight of the year was the Annual Dinner, held at the Sheraton HongKong Hotel and Towers on 7 February. All is now ready for the AnnualGeneral Meeting in March, when the Executive Committee will hand overcontrol to its successor in preparation for another exciting year.HORIZONS