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Recognition of achievements
This June has been a joyful month, as I had the chance to present certificates on two happy occasions. On June 8, I presented the HKIS Diplomas and Awards to newly-elected members and winners of the best undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, respectively. On June 29, I presented Certificates of Appreciation to those Building Surveying members who volunteered to provide free inspection services to owners/tenants of buildings aged 30 or above (but less than 50) after the tragic collapse of an old building on Ma Tau Wan Road.
More than 200 newly elected members and award winners attended the HKIS Diploma and Award Presentation Ceremony and shared their joyful moments with their relatives and friends. I have presented diplomas to university graduates many times, but this was the first time that I presented diplomas to qualified surveyors. Both the college diploma and HKIS diploma are recognitions of achievements and can only be earned with effort. They are qualifications that signal your newfound knowledge and skills, although there is a fundamental difference in the nature of the knowledge and skills recognized by each diploma. As a professional qualification, the HKIS diploma is more than a recognition of your professional knowledge; it also represents a commitment to upholding professional ethics. The HKIS designation (which can ONLY be used by corporate members of the HKIS) that appears on your name card signals to the public that you will behave ethically when performing your duties as a professional surveyor. As a member of the HKIS, you are also committed to lifelong learning and updating your knowledge and skills from time to time. These commitments are important not only for developing your career, but also for upholding our institute as a reputable professional body. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate again all recipients of diplomas and awards. On behalf of the HKIS, I would also like to welcome all newly-elected members. We look forward to your contributions to the future development of our institute. I would also like to thank the Young Surveyors Group for organizing the ceremony and the administrative staff for a smooth operation of the event.
On the June 29, a group of caring building surveyors gathered together to celebrate the success of their volunteer work after the collapse of the building on Ma Tau Wan Road. This volunteer work is one of the many examples that demonstrate our institute's concern for our community. I would like to thank the Building Surveying Division for organizing this activity, as well as all HKIS members who have spent their valuable time and efforts in participating in meaningful events.
Notes of Thanks and Appreciation
I would like to thank Working Group on Urban Renewal Strategy Review chaired by our past president Mr Tony Tse for preparing a submission to the Legislative Council Panel on Development on the HKIS's views on the ˇ§Review of the Urban Renewal Strategy -Stage 3 Public Engagementˇ¨.
Due to the public's increasing concern on housing policy, the HKIS has formed a Housing Policy Panel chaired by Dr Lawrence Poon to give advice to the government on issues related to housing policy. The Panel is now preparing a submission to the government in response to the recent Public Consultation on Subsidizing Home Ownership. I sincerely thank to the Panel for taking up this task.
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