History & Development of Hong Kong Guiding Movement
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1916
The first Girl Guides unit in Hong Kong was formed in the Victoria British School.
The Girl Guides Association, the Hong Kong Branch was registered with Imperial (now Commonwealth) Headquarters in London.
1932
Sandilands Hut, the permanent headquarters of Hong Kong Girl Guides was opened at Victoria Barracks in Hong Kong Island.
1947
1st Sea Ranger Unit (Sea Ranger Ship Anson) was formed.
1951
The Association endowed a cot in the children's ward at the Nethersole Hospital. The Nethersole Cot Fund was established, which later became The Medicare Money.
1952
The Association expanded to include Extension Companies and Packs. It was the first time that the Association was reported in the Local Chinese Press.
1953
- 1st Hong Kong Land Ranger Company was formed.
- A cadet Company was opened in Hong Kong.
- Jockey Club Hut, Division Headquarters in Kowloon was opened.
1958
- An important step towards promoting Guiding in Hong Kong took place: the translation into Chinese of "A Guide to Guiding". Since then, a wide selection of Guide literature has been translated.
- Lady Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide, first visited Hong Kong.
1962
Lady Baden-Powell paid a second visit to Hong Kong.
1966
Lady Baden-Powell's third visit to Hong Kong to celebrate our Golden Jubliee, when she unveiled a plaque at New Sandilands Headquarters. Lady Hogan laid the Foundation Stone in New Sandilands Headquarters.
Hong Kong Girl Guides Association joined The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (now The Hong Kong Award for Youth People).
1970
A Commonwealth Trainer, Miss Margaret Flower (3rd right), came to help the Association carry out the changes needed for up-dating and modernising their activities, known as the 8 Point Programme.
1977
Beas River Holiday House was officially opened by Vice President Lady Archer.
1978
- Hong Kong Girl Guides Association (HKGGA) was accepted as an Associate Member of WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts).
- A new emblem was designed for the Association.
1981
Hong Kong Girl Guides Association was accepted as a Full member.
1982
- The new HKGGA Headquarters building was officially opened by the Governor, Sir Edward Youde.
- Leung Sing Tak Sea Activity Centre was opened in Tai Mei Tuk, N.T. The Opening Ceremony was presided over by the Governor, the Hon. Sir Murray Machlehose.
1988
- Chief Commissioner, Lady Akers-Jones MBE, JP, led a Beijing tour and visited some of the local women and youth organizations.
- Sha Tin Pok Hong Campsite was opened by the Hon. John Chambers JP, Secretary for Health and Welfare.
1990
1st Golden Guide Unit was officially established at the SKH Wong Tai Sin Elderly Centre.
1992
The HKGGA is one of the first subscribers to Hong Kong's new Charter for Youth.
1994
The 1st Territory wide Headmasters Gathering was held at Government House.
1995
Bauhinia Division, an amalgamation of English-Speaking units, was established in 1995 to maintain the voice of expatriate Units in the Association.
1998
1st Asia Pacific Friendship Caravan to China was held.
1999
Mrs Betty Tung, President, officiated the Opening Ceremony of Jockey Club Beas River Lodge at Sheung Shui.
2000
- The world's longest lanyard, made during the Annual Celebration, was recognized by Guinness World Records.
- Super Brownie Awards were first presented at the Annual Celebration.
2001
- HKGGA launched "Happy Bees", a service programme for 4 to 6 year-old children.
- HKGGA Youth Council established.
2002
- Score "A" rating in WAGGGS Health Check.
- The first "Uniformed Groups 10,000 Miles Friendship Trek" was met by Mr. Hu Jintao, the Vice President of the People's Republic of China in the Great Hall of the People.
2004
The 8th Asia Pacific Regional Conference was held in Hong Kong.
2005
With the support of the Cathay Pacific Airways, the first Air Ranger Betsy Unit was established in February.
2009
The 1st "Health, Beauty and Fitness Forum" was successfully held in the summer.
2010
- Girl Guide members took part in the "Stay Healthy, Stay Smart, Don't Do Drugs" Musical to promote the message "fight against drug abuse" at the Hong Kong Coliseum.
- Opening of the HKGGA Tin Shui Wai Pansy Ho Activity Centre.
2014
For the first time, the 35th World Conference of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts was held in Hong Kong.
2016
Centenary Celebrations.
2017
Broke the "Largest Martial Arts Lesson" Guinness World Record in annual parade.
2018
Opening of the HKGGA Jockey Club Tung Chung Activity Centre.
2021
The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association New Headquarters and Youth Hostel Groundbreaking Ceremony.