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Use of Personal Data

The Diocesan School Old Boys’ Association (the “Association”) undertakes to comply with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to ensure that personal data kept are accurate and securely kept.

We have been using your personal data for communicating with you information related to the Association and old boys as well as promoting events organised by the Association or the Diocesan Boys’ School.  We shall continue to do so unless we receive your objection in writing. The Association will not disclose your personal details to any outside parties without your authorisation.

Should you refuse to have your personal data being used for the above purposes, please let us know by submitting your request to mail@dsoba.org. We will handle your request as soon as possible.

We thank you for your attention to this matter and your continuous support to the Association.

The DSOBA Charitable Foundation Limited (“CFL Trust”)

In recent years since possibly 2005, there has been a widespread sentiment amongst old boys that there is a need to assist boys who wish to pursue their dreams but cannot do so because of the lack of funds.  It is ironic that while DBS is developing a super campus second to none in the territory, enhanced development of its boys may have been somehow overlooked.  DSOBA decided to bravely step into this hiatus in 2009 and explore the idea of setting up a trust fund in aid of boys who may be in need of funds in the course of their pursuit of academic, musical or sporting excellence.

At round about the same time, several old boys donated to DBS seed money to start the S.J. Lowcock Foundation (“the Foundation”) in honour of our ex-headmaster.  The Foundation’s aim is to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students of DBS to enable them to continue with their tertiary education either locally or overseas. 

The foundation was initially managed by DBS and the seed money was already used up by 2010 when the CFL Trust was honoured with the responsibility to administer the Foundation from 2010 onwards.  DSOBA quickly adopted the Foundation under its wings, which effectively becomes the first and flagship project under the CFL Trust.

To launch the CFL Trust, a charity gala premiere of the much acclaimed award-winning movie “Echoes of the Rainbow” was organized on 27th February 2010.  The tear-jerking masterpiece attracted 9 full houses at the Grand Cinema at the Elements and at the same time attracted $3 million in donation from old boys, parents and friends of DBS on the night.  Encouraged by the overwhelming response, the CFL Trust raised a further $1 million plus up to mid-2011.

The inaugural directors of the CFL Trust consists of a high court judge, 2 senior barristers, 1 solicitor, 1 accountant and 2 seasoned businessmen.  The CFL Trust also succeeded in getting tax-exemption status in Hong Kong commencing March 2011.

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DSOBA Membership

Eligibility
Any old boy of Diocesan Boys’ School who has at least completed 2 academic years at DBS shall be eligible for Full or Trial Life Memberships.
Any existing student of DBS who has at least completed 2 academic years at DBS shall be eligible for Trial Life Membership.

Life and Trial Life Membership

•    Life Membership involves a one time entry fee with no subsequent payment required.
•    Trial Life Membership is open only to any eligible old boy or existing student of DBS who is below the age of 29.  Trial Life Membership shall automatically expire on the 31st of December following the 28th birthday of the applicant.
Life and Trial Life Membership applications are subject to approval by the DSOBA General Committee.
Trial Life Members are not entitled to vote in general meetings of DSOBA.

Entitlement

In line with the objectives of the DSOBA, all members are entitled to the following benefits:
•    To receive notices and invitation to attend all social functions organised by the DSOBA
•    To qualify for membership to the Sports Club
•    To receive a parking label for visiting the School on Sundays only
To apply for Life or Trial Life Membership, please print out and complete the Enrolment Form and send it together with the relevant payment (if applicable) and 3 recent photos, to the Honorary Secretary of DSOBA.

All membership applications are subject to approval by the General Committee.

Just print out the Enrollment Form, fill in your information, and send it to DSOBA with your cheque and 3 recent photos.