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Hong Kong Regional Group's 10th Anniversary Dinner

Fellows of the Geological Society and guests celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Hong Kong Regional Group (HKRG) in style on Friday the 18th of November. The occasion was marked by a dinner at the Hong Kong Football Club, where we were very fortunate to be joined by David Shilston, the GSL’s President-Designate, along with the Society’s Chartership Officer, Dr. Bill Gaskarth. David gave us an entertaining and thought-provoking presentation on the history of the Geological Society and the continuing relevance of the Society’s founding constitution.

The HKRG can look back on the last ten years with pride, having arranged numerous meetings, fieldtrips and conferences; maintaining professional standards; promoting the role of geoscientists; liaising with related professional bodies; and facilitating mentoring and scrutineering for chartered geologist candidates in Hong Kong.

David Shilston's speech
We hope that the next ten years will be even more successful, as we build on the legacy we have been bequeathed, maintaining our busy programme of events and undertaking new initiatives to improve mentoring; promote geology in schools; and further raise professional standards. To help us with this, the HKRG is always pleased to hear from geoscientists interested in sharing their experiences and ideas with our group.

While all members of the committee contributed to the anniversary dinner’s success, special thanks must go to Philippa Halton and Celia Choy for their tireless efforts. Thanks also go to David and Bill for taking the time out from their busy schedules to visit us in Hong Kong.

Chris Jack
The Hong Kong Regional Group of the Geological Society of London


HKRG 2011-2012 Committee with David Shilston and Bill Gaskarth