Reunion Survey

To All Lighters,

On the evening of August 16, during the gala dinner at Thistle Marble Arch Hotel, the results of 47.5th. and 50th. reunions survey was announced.

Part I - For the 47.5th. Reunion:
(a) votes via internet - 22 for Australia, 23 for Las Vegas and 16 for Washington D.C.,
(b) votes by mail (more than 35 letters were sent out) - 7 for Australia, 4 for Las Vegas and 5 for Washington D.C.
Total votes counted: 29 for Australian, 27 for Las Vegas and 21 for Washington D.C., Australia has won! Since no one from Australia at the reunion has committed to take up the responsibility to organize the event, President Pang will communicate with the rest of the Australian Lighters after he returns to Hong Kong. A final decision will be announced before October 1, 2004.
Alternatives for this reunion were suggested as: South American cruise, China, Hawaii, San Diego, New England area in the US, Ottawa, Quebec, Southern France, Spain and Portugal: however, each of these places got only one vote.
A lighter from Australia has written that December will be too hot and September is better. The best month is April; in addition, Royal Ester Show is a big event in Sydney and will be held in April every year.

Part II - For the 50th. Reunion in Hong Kong:
(a) votes via internet - 32 for "Yes", 1 for "No",
(b) votes by mail - 13 for "Yes", 0 for "No".
The total votes counted: 45 for "Yes" and 1 for "No". "Yes" has won!

Thank you so much for those who has participate on this survey and you votes are very valuable to the Lighters and will be honored in every respect.

Submitted by,
Lawrance Wong & Ben Chinbong