HKIS Annual Conference 2010 The HKIS Annual Conference 2010 is going to be held on 4 September at the Grand Ballroom, Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong. The theme this year is "Building Adaptation and Revitalization". Details could be found on the institute website. Should there be any queries, please contact Ms Polly Tsang/Mr Sam Leung at 2372 0090 or send an email to [email protected]/ [email protected]. Preparation of HKIS Vision Statement To promote and enhance the surveying profession, the Strategic Planning Committee (HKIS) is now inviting Divisions and YSG to propose a vision statement. As such, the Council is now considering the issue. Should any member wish to express views on the subject, kindly forward the suggestion/comment to our Hon Secretary Mr Tony Wan via [email protected] HKIS Diploma Presentation Ceremony HKIS held a diploma presentation ceremony on 8 June 2010 at the Hong Kong Jockey Club. 140 were newly admitted as members/fellow members, whereas 34 are General Practice Surveyors. The Chairman joined the President to greet the "new entrants". Public Consultation on Subsidizing Home Ownership In early June, the Transport and Housing Bureau issued a paper on "Public Consultation on Subsidizing Home Ownership". Members of the public are requested to send their comment to the Bureau by 17 September 2010. Meanwhile, the HKIS had formed a panel to consider various issues. It is being chaired by Dr Lawrence Poon with the President and Senior Vice President, with Edmond Yew, Thomas Tang, Nathan Lee and Francis Ng as members. The panel held its first meeting on 10 June. Visit of Ministry of Housing and Urban Rural Development Some officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Rural Development visited the HKIS on 10 June. They were greeted by the President, Senior Vice President and Vice President. At the same time, Mr K K Chiu, Lawrence Poon and Francis Ng briefed them of land acquisition procedures in Hong Kong.