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Launched on September 8, 2006, the Friends of Savantas Scheme offers members of the public a convenient way to establish a close link with the organization. It allows Savantas' supporters to stay on top of Savantas' latest developments, interact face-to-face with Mrs. Regina Ip and other Savantas Governors, and take part in Savantas' public activities at a discounted price.

Who can become a Friend of Savantas?

Any Savantas supporter can register to become a Friend. There are no restrictions with regard to age, sex, nationality, education level, occupation, and political affiliation.

What are the benefits of being a Friend?

Friends of Savantas are automatically added to our electronic list, receiving Savantas' newsletters, updates, and announcements as soon as they are released;
Friends receive a 10% discount on the admission fees of all public activities organized by Savantas;
Friends enjoy the privilege of composing opinion pieces or articles for Savantas' newsletters; and
Friends will be invited to participate in the quarterly FOSS get-togethers, where they can mingle with Mrs. Regina Ip, Chairperson of Savantas' Board of Governors, meet our Governors and staff members, and exchange their ideas on Hong Kong's social affairs.

Does becoming a Friend incur any obligations?

Becoming a Friend assumes no financial obligations; nor are there any membership dues. However, all interested individuals are welcome to serve as volunteers for Savantas - please indicate your preferences on the registration form.

Please sign up by filling out the registration form below. Alternatively, download the registration form here and fax or mail it back to Savantas.

Fields marked with an asterisk * are required.

Name:

(Chinese*)

(English)

*Date of Birth:

(dd/mm/yy)

*Sex:

F M

*Mailing Address:

Email Address:

*Contact Number:

Occupation:

Job Title:

Education Level:

Secondary or below
Higher Diploma/Associate Degree
University Graduate
(please specify degrees)
Postgraduate
(please specify degrees)

Political Affiliation (if any):

Which activities do you feel interested in? (can choose more than one option)

Teas, luncheons and dinners	Sports events
Visits and tours	Lectures, seminars and workshops
Reading groups and film appreciations	Shows and exhibitions

Would you like to become a volunteer for Savantas?
Yes (Please answer questions 1-3) No

1. Which kind of voluntary work are you interested in? (can choose more than one option)

	Civic education (e.g. organizing exhibitions, workshops and seminars, helping with voter registration)
	Research and survey (e.g conducting street polls, questionnaire distribution, data collection)
	Community service (e.g visiting the elderly, patients and other people in need, cleaning of community areas, environmental conservation)
	Event organization (e.g. organizing Friends of Savantas quarterly events, public events and fundraising activities)
	Policy discussion and publication (e.g. participation in or organization of policy discussion groups, production of newsletters, article contribution, website/forum development and management)
	Others (please specify):

2. What are the policy areas that you feel particularly interested in?
(can choose more than one option)

Education & Manpower	Constitutional Development
Economic Development	Technological Development
Health & Welfare	Housing & Urban Planning
Trade & Industry	Legal System
Finance	Law & Order
Environment	Labour & Population
China Development	Transport & Logistics
International Relations	Others: (please specify)

3. Strengths or skills (can choose more than one option)

Computer maintenance/system management	Tour guiding
Web design/ website/ forum management	First aid
Graphic design	Sports
Translation	Singing
Writing	Music performance
Editing	Other types of performance (e.g. drama, dance or magic performance)
Photography	Event hosting
Video production	Teaching
Others (please specify):

If you would like to elaborate on any of your answers above or provide us with additional information (e.g. feedback, useful skills), please use the space below:

All information provided is for internal use only and will be kept strictly confidential.

For enquiries, please call us at 2115 9999 or send an email to friends@savantas.org.

Savantas reserves the rights to terminate any individual's membership in the Friends of Savantas Scheme should he or she organize or participate in any activity considered damaging or detrimental to the reputation or operation of Savantas Policy Institute Limited.

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