THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code

2017097

Event Name

Visit to the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters

CPD Code

Formal Events

Speaker

Representative from Hong Kong Observatory (“HKO”)

Event Date

2017-06-10

Event Time

2:30pm – 4:00pm

CPD Hour(s)

1.5

Venue

Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters (134A Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon)

Division

QSD YSG

Fee

HK$150 for members (including insurance)

Priority

Priority will be given to QSD & YSG members; First-come-first served with payment (with maximum quota of 28)

Language

Cantonese

Details

Itinerary :

2:15 pm	-	Gathering at main entrance of the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters, Tsim Sha Tsui (please check the location as per attached link http://goo.gl/maps/Uq9eJ )
2:30 pm	-	Visit to Observatory Headquarters
4:00 pm	-	Dismiss at Observatory Headquarters

(The scheduled time may be changed so as to suit the actual conditions on the date of the visit.)

(Successful registration will receive details of the visit.)

Being located in one of the busiest districts in Hong Kong, the Observatory Headquarters shares a quiet and serene corner of it. Members will be guided by the representative from the HKO to understand the development of the HKO over the past 130 years. Members will also learn how technology is utilized to aid in weather forecast and climate change.

The HKO building is a declared monument which designed in Victoria-Colonial style with arched windows and long verandas. Members will have the opportunities to appreciate this elegant historical building (Grade I) during the visit.

Remarks

FULL (NO WALK IN AVAILABLE)

Closing date: 27 May 2017

Online registration is NOT accepted for this CPD event.
Please fill in the attached Declaration Form together with Standard Reservation Form for this CPD event.
First-come-first-served with duly completed Standard Reservation Form, Declaration Form and payment.
Late comers will NOT be picked up.

Payment

HKD

Face-to-Face/Zoom

Please refer to the remarks

1.	The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
2.	A registration number will be generated for each application. The registration number is unique and non-transferrable. Members cannot proceed to payment if they do not apply the CPD event and obtain the registration number through the HKIS website.
3.	Payment can be made by cheque or by Credit Card (Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. / American Express). Cheques should be made payable to “SURVEYORS SERVICES LTD.”. A separate cheque or Credit Card payment instruction form is required for each event/ application. You should write down the registration number and HKIS membership number at the back of your cheque. The HKIS Secretariat will update the payment status and your application will be confirm when HKIS Secretariat receive your payment.
4.	Payment by PayPal is also acceptable. Please register in our web site before the closing date for each event. Please be reminded that if you cannot settle the payment within 7 days from the date the HKIS Secretariat accepted your registration, your registration number will be invalid and your application will be rejected. Your name will not be included in the registration list and you cannot attend the concerned CPD event. (Not applicable for site visit / social event / joint event with other organisation)
5.	An official receipt which must be presented at the event, will be available for downloading from the "CPD Profile" under Members Corners when payment is received.
6.	Incomplete or wrongly completed registration will not be processed.
7.	In the event a Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted, the event will be postponed and a new arrangement will be announced. Should the aforesaid warnings be lowered 4 hours before the event, the event will proceed as normal.
8.	If you have not received any reply from HKIS Secretariat within 7 days of the event, you may call the Secretariat at 2526 3679 to check the progress of your registration.
9.	The HKIS reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in the case of any disputes.

1.	I confirm that I fully understand and accept the risk of joining the above visit. Under no circumstances shall The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ("HKIS"), their staff or agents be held liable for the consequence of any accidents whether or not they are caused by the negligence of the HKIS, their staff and/or agents.
2.	Members participating in the above visit shall be in good health condition.
3.	While the HKIS has arranged Group Personal Accident insurance for members joining the above visit, members who have been accepted for joining the above visit can consider procuring an appropriate insurance policy to cover their own risks before attending the event.
4.	Claims related to COVID-19 and/or pandemics are excluded under the insurance policy procured by the HKIS.