Welcome, New Members
The Diploma Presentation to newly qualified members will be held on 13 July 2012. When the successful APC candidates receive their Membership Diplomas from the President, it will be a memorable moment for them, as it is the culmination of their hard work over the years. The Diploma is not only a piece of paper that can help its holder bargain for a higher salary or a better position, but also a recognition of his/her standard of skills, knowledge, and abilities within the surveying profession.
I believe that receiving the Diploma is only the beginning for a young surveyor. In fact, the Diploma is like a lifelong appointment letter for serving the profession and society. From the day we proclaim ourselves professional surveyors, we should contribute to driving and leading our profession to reach new heights in the future. I would like to invite all newly qualified members to take up such responsibilities by joining YSG or any divisional committee or working group in the Institute. It is one of the best ways to you’re your support for and commitment to fellow members and the profession. Please let us know if you would like to take this step forward!
We still have 2,500 probationers and students who are working hard to join our ranks. I wish everyone the best in facing the exciting challenges ahead. I am sure that everyone’s hard work will be properly rewarded! If you need help from YSG, please do not hesitate to let us know!
Highlights of the month
Visit by “STR Young”- 16 June 2012
“How happy we are to have friends from afar!” A delegation from Shanghai comprised of young professionals representing the Shanghai Construction Consultant Association (SCCA), Tongji University and the RICS Learning Center, the “STR Young,” visited the HKIS on 16 June 2012. Our Senior Vice President, Sr Stephen Lai, and some YSG office bearers and committee members (Sr Joanmi Li, Sr Bessie Liu, Sr Steve Yu, and Mr Rex Ying) joined me in introducing the HKIS and YSG to the delegates. They were particularly interested in how our YSG is managed. They were very impressed by the wide range of services that we provide to our young members.
Stanley International Dragon Boat Championship 2012 – 23 June 2012
After months of preparation and training, it was showtime for the HKIS dragon boat teams! Check out the back cover for the highlights of the dragon boat championship!
Coming Soon
“She Leads" 強人是妳-- Joint CPD series with JCI HK Jayceettes –28 July 2012
We will have three very distinguished businesswomen share their paths to success at the 3rd workshop of the series on 28 July 2012, “She Leads”: Ms Shirley Cheung (張玉珊), the founder of “Sau San Tong,” Ms Jessica Ng (吳旭茉), the founder of the magazine “JESSICA” and the youngest CEO of a listed company in Hong Kong in 2002 at the age of 23; and Ms Charlene Tse (謝寧), who turned her hobby into a well-known local brand of cookies. These elite women will definitely provide you with some inspiring and encouraging insights! How can you miss the chance to be inspired? Please check out the details of these two workshops in the CPD Event pages.
Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) YQSG Program - Brunei - 7 to 10 July 2012
Three YSG Committee members, Sr Alison Lo, Sr Billy Mak, and Mr Jeff Chan, were nominated to join the Young Quantity Surveyors Group (YQSG) program at the 16th PAQS Congress. The delegation will give a presentation on the QS profession and the latest construction developments in Hong Kong. It would be another international stage for YSG to explore and reinforce our worldwide connections with our overseas counterparts.
YSG Study Tour 2012 – Wuhan – 12 to 16 September 2012
The registration for the YSG Study Tour 2012 – Wuhan is now open! We will experience a fast and comfortable ride there on direct high-speed rail, traveling 1,171km between Shenzhen and Wuhan in 4 hours and 13 mins. During our five-day, four night tour, we will visit relevant government departments, infrastructural developments, and landmark projects of the city. We will also have a chance to visit famous tourist spots such as the Yellow Crane Tower (黃鶴樓) and Red Cliffs (赤璧古戰場). Register now to avoid disappointment!
YSG APC Workshops
Co-organized by BSD and YSG, a series of revision courses will be arranged in the coming months for BS APC candidates. Experienced BS practitioners are invited to deliver talks for the seven courses. The first two talks will cover the condition survey and building diagnosis and the new fire safety codes on 10 and 26 July 2012, respectively. Please mark your diary for the five upcoming talks on 1 and 16 August 2012, 17 September 2012, and 19 December 2012. A mock assessment for the practical task will be organized at a campsite in late September.
What else?
Please check out the details of other YSG events in the CPD/PQSL pages, HKIS e-mail broadcasts, and our announcements on the YSG website and Facebook page!
Contact YSG
We need your ideas, suggestions, and support for and active participation in our upcoming events. You may e-mail us at [email protected] or join our YSG committee meetings, which will usually be held in Suite 810, 8/F, Jardine House, One Connaught Place, Central on the first Friday of each month except on public holidays (i.e., 6 July, 3 August, 7 September, 5 October and 2 November). Find us on Facebook and give us a LIKE: http://www.facebook.com/HKISYSG.
