ACRA Caring Event – Joyful Lunch 2017 - 9 December 2017

We are pleased to launch the ‘Caring Event 2017 - Joyful Lunch’ which will be held on Saturday, 9 December, co-organised with Open Door Ministries Limited for the 8th consecutive year. It aimed to serve 200 nos of low-income elderly to attend the lunch celebrating Winter Solstice Festival. Details as below:-

Date: 9 Dec 2017 (Sat)
Time: 10.30pm to 2.30pm
Sponsor Amount: HKD$3000 for each table
Total Volunteers required: 50 volunteers

Please find the flyer with reply slip enclosed for event details. If you are interested to sponsor and join the event, please return the completed reply slip by email: arischiu@acra.org.hk on or before Monday, 20 Nov 2017.

Full day Joint Seminar on New Generation Refrigerants, Its Application & Risk Management – 4 December 2017

ACRA and ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter will jointly organize the full day seminar on ‘New Generation Refrigerants, Its Application & Risk Management’. Details of Training Course are as follows :

Date : 4 December 2017 (Monday)
Time : 9:30pm - 5:00pm (registration start at 9.15am)
Venue : N002, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom
Language : English Fee: HK$800 (for ACRA members)

6-hour CPD certificate will be provided.

Program Highlight:
For protecting our ozone layer & climate, most of common refrigerants with high ozone depletion potential and global warming potential have been or are being phased out. Government, Developers, Consultants, and Contractors are loving to see new generation refrigerants coming to the market asap.

In this seminar, we are honorable to invite 3 experts to discuss various new refrigerants that may be used in industrial, commercial, and residential building. Participants can know more about the history & evolution, and the comparison of existing options with some new options including efficiency, flammability, changes to equipment, components and working procedures.

Recent incidents and accidents along with application trends will provide the back drop to discuss the refrigerant handling & risk management. Relative standards, regulations and legislations will be also discussed.

Details refer to attached flyer.

For reservation, please complete the “Online Registration Form” or at the following “https://goo.gl/VWQhyY” , Limited seats, enrollment will be accepted on first-come-first served basis.

After Online Registration, please complete and return the attached application form with a crossed cheque payable to “ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter” to the P.O. Box 35612, King’s Road Post Office, North Point, Hong Kong before 27 November 2017 (Monday) and attention to Mr. Joe Chow.

ACRA Golf Day (WEG MOTOR CUP) - 1 December 2017

We are pleased to have Ritech Engineering & Supply Co LTD. to sponsor the 2017 ACRA Golf Tournament (WEG MOTOR CUP) on 1 December 2017 at PHOENIX HILL.

Congratulation to below winner and thanks all golfers’ enthusiastic participation!

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ACRA 56th Anniversary Dinner – 27 November 2017

Our largest event of the year, the 56th ACRA Anniversary Dinner has been hosted at the InterContinental Hong Kong on 27 November 2017 to celebrate the accomplishments ACRA has made for the industry. We are grateful to have invited Mr. SIT Wing Hang, Alfred, JP, Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services Department as our Guest of Honour to deliver us a professional and informative speech regarding the subject of air conditioning industry. The event received overwhelming reponse with over 650 industry insiders joining to witness the success of ACRA.

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ACRA Training Course on HVAC System & Product Updates - 9 to 30 October 2017 (every Mon in Oct)

We are pleased to inform you that the Training Course on HVAC System & Product Updates organized by ACRA will be held from 9 to 30 October 2017. (every Mon in Oct)

This course is designed to broaden knowledge of engineers in relation to Building Services Systems and is useful for young engineers and practitioners who want to refresh / acquire knowledge in the design, installation and maintenance of these HVAC systems.

Time Table 

Session	Date	Topic	Name of Speaker
1	9 Oct 2017 (Monday)	Chilled Beam	Ir Prof Francis YIK Mr. Edmond YEUNG
2	16 Oct 2017 (Monday)	Fan & AHU Selection	Mr. Tony NG
3	23 Oct 2017 (Monday)	Pump & Valve Selection	Mr. John MA Mr. David KWONG
4	30 Oct 2017 (Monday)	Retro- commissioning	Ir Daniel CHONG

Course Fee

Fee	Per session of any topic	Full course of 4 sessions
Early Bird on or before 8 Sept 2017	HK$250	HK$800
Registration on and after 9 Sept 2017	HK$300	HK$1000

A CPD certificate (with 2-hr) will be provided. A full course certificate will be issued to those who have applied for full course. Please refer to the attached flyer for full details. Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Only online registration is accepted.

ACRA Caring Event – Happy Rice Delivery 2017-7 Oct 2017

With members ‘support, the Caring Event – Happy Rice Delivery was held successfully last year. 107 volunteers from member companies visited low-income elderly residing in Lam Tin and presented them with 100 packs of rice. The “Caring Event – Happy Rice Delivery 2017” co-organised with Open Door Ministries (開心社區服務) will be held on Saturday, 7 October 2017. Details as below:-

Date: 7 Oct 2017 (Sat)
Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Venue: Lam Tin Estate
Sponsored amount: $750 for each member
Nos of volunteers: Total 100 nos (2 people form a group, every group visit 2 households)

Please find the flyer with reply slip enclosed for details.

We look forward to hearing from you and your generous offer of help!

ACRA Darts Competition 2017 (Midea Cup) – 19 Sep 2017

We are pleased to have Midea Electric (Hong Kong) Limited to sponsor the ACRA Darts Competition 2017 (Midea Cup) held on 19 September 2017.

Congratulation to below winners and enthusiastic participation of all participants!

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Caring Event 2017 – Happy Farm with Children – 5 Aug 2017

We are pleased to announce the ‘Caring Event 2017 – Happy Farm with Children’ will be held on Saturday, 5 August 2017 co-organized with Open Door Ministries Limited. This event helps the low income households children, helping them become confident and motivated individuals through participating the outdoor activities. Details as below:-

Date: 5 August 2017
Time: 9.30am to 5.45pm
Venue: 生態旅遊330 (新界屯門新福路33號)
Sponsored Amount: $1300
Volunteers Required: 20 nos. in total (2 nos. for each member)

Please find the flyer with reply slip enclosed for details.

ACRA Horse Racing Night 2017 - 21 June 2017 (Full House)

A fun night out on 21 June 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse! In addition to the on-track thrills, the evening’s excitement also included authentic delicacies and fine wines.

Furthermore, there was a game ‘Horse Racing Competition ( 賽馬大亨計獎金比賽 )’ throughout the evening. Congratulation to below winners!

Champion: Mr. Kevin LAU, York Choi Industrial Limited
1^st Runner-up: Mr. YK NG, Fook Loong (HK) Limited
2^nd Runner-up: Mr. Franklin LAU, The Jardine Engineering Corporation Limited
3^rd Runner-up: Mr. Billy CHEUNG, ATAL Engineering Limited

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Joint Technical Visit to Shanghai 2017 Expo – 11 – 14 Apr 2017

ACRA, ASHRAE HKC, HKAEE and HKRVCA are jointly organised a 4-day Technical Visit from 11 to 14 April 2017 to Shanghai. In this occasion, our visiting team will visit the China Refrigeration Expo 2017 and some job sites as well as factories.

Preliminary Itinerary
11 Apr 2017 (Tue) - Hong Kong International Airport to Shanghai - Hotel Check in
12 Apr 2017 (Wed) - Visit to China Refrigeration Expo
13 Apr 2017 (Thu) - Job site or factories visit
14 Apr 2017 (Fri) - Job site or factories visit and to Shanghai Int’ll Airport and H.K.

The maximum number of participants is 30 and application will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. You are strongly encouraged to make prompt registration, to facilitate the booking of air tickets and hotel rooms, by completing the Registration Form (one per participant) and returning it to info@acra.org.hk or fax at 2598 0102 by 23 Mar 2017.

ACRA Badminton Tournament 2017 (IES Cup) - 21 & 28 February 2017

We are pleased to have IES Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited to sponsor the ACRA Badminton Tournament 2017 (IES Cup) on 21 and 28 February 2017 at Southorn Stadium.

Congratulation to below winners and enthusiastic participation of all participants!

盃組賽
Champion: ATAL Building Services Engineering Ltd. - Team 1 (A1)
1st Runner-up: Johnson Controls Hong Kong Limited (C3)
2nd Runner-up: Honeywell Ltd. (B2)

碟組賽
Champion: Young’s Engineering Co. Ltd. (A3)
1st Runner-up: The Jardine Engineering Corporation Ltd. (B3)
2nd Runner-up: Hilti (Hong Kong) Limited (C2)

碗組賽
Champion: ATAL Building Services Engineering Ltd. – Team 2 (C1)
1st Runner-up: IES (Hong Kong) Limited (A2)
2nd Runner-up: Daikin Airconditioning (Hong Kong) Ltd. (B1)

ACRA Spring Dinner 2017 – 24 Feb 2017

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Joint Technical Visit to Japan 2017 - 1 to 4 March 2017

ACRA is organizing a 4-day technical visit to Japan from 1 to 4 March 2017 jointly with Macau Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Chamber of Commerce (MARCC). In this occasion, our visiting team will visit some factories and job sites as well.

The maximum number of participants is 30 and application will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. You are strongly encouraged to make prompt registration, to facilitate the booking of air tickets and hotel rooms by 13 Jan 2017.

Please click HERE to view visit details & application form.