In order to promote better understanding of the First Hong Kong Group, we hereby give a brief introduction which outlines the general condition of the First Hong Kong Group.

AFFILIATION
According to the present system of the Hong Kong Scout Association, our group belongs to the Victoria City District of Hong Kong Island Region. We are sponsored by St. Joseph's College, Hong Kong, and so all the members are students of the school. Although we are under the control of the Hong Kong Scout Association and the school authority, we nevertheless enjoy a great degree of freedom in organizing our own programme.

ORGANIZATION
Our Group is always one of the largest scout groups in Hong Kong. We have now over 180 members. They belong to the three different sections of the Group namely: The Venture Scout Unit, The Scout Troop and the Cub Scout Pack. All these section are under the coordination of the Group Scout Leader (GSL) who is assisted by a member of scout leaders and instructors. These leaders meet periodically in the Group Council to discuss and decide the administration and policy of the group. Also because of our long history, we have now many successful ex-Firstians in society. They will support the group enthusiastically as they did in the past. A Firstian Club was formed to promote better coordination among these members' and better relation between ex-Firstians and the Group.

HISTORY OF FIRST HONG KONG GROUP VENTURE SCOUT UNIT
1913 - The 'College Troop' was formed on 20 September On November, B.P. wrote a personal letter to the Scoutmaster, Major F.J. Brown, congratulating the troop on its formation and wishing it very success.

1934 - The Troop First won the Prince of Wales Banner and became the Governor's Troop.

1941 - World War II broke out. Scouting in Hong Kong was suspended. Those who had left behind helped in the defense of Hong Kong for the British Army.

1953 - The Shek Kip Mei fire broke out on Christmas night, 1st Hong Kong scouts were the first to respond to help at the relieve centre to distribute food and clothing to the victims.

1959 - We took part in the Victoria District Scout Camporee; 6 senior scouts participated in the 10th World Jamboree.

1960 - The Senior Scouts won the Trek Competition.

1962 - The Senior Scouts once again won the Prince of Wales.

1967 - The Senior Scouts once again won the Prince of Wales.

1968 - The Senior Scouts once again won the Prince of Wales.

1970 - The Senior Scouts once again won the Prince of Wales.

1971 - Our Senior Scouts participated in the Senior Scout Camporee.

1972 - By winning the Prince of Wales Banner again, our group became the winner of the Prince of Wales Banner in four consecutive competitions.

1973 - A scout exhibition was first held at City Hall to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Group. A Malaysia Camp was organised. The Venture Scouts together with the Second Kowloon Ranger Guide Service Unit, formed the first experimental mixed unit in the Colony.

1974 - Our Venture Scouts again demonstrated their scouting abilities by winning the Prince of Wales Banner for the Fifth time in succession. They were able to win the the President Shield also.

1975 - The Venture Scouts did equally well by winning the Chairman Shield also.

1976 - The Venture Scout won the Prince of Wales Banner Competition for the sixth consecutive time. Owing to the excellent record, the Group was allowed to keep the Banner permanently.

1983 - The Group celebrated its 70th Anniversary. A tour to Japan was organised.

1993 - The Group celebrated its 80th Anniversary. A join camp with the 1st Macau Group was held.

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