This year we have injected a bit more new ideas to our celebration week, by taking all our members and sister clubs to Macau for a weekend retreat, authentic Portuguese cuisine, and a tour around Macau city. District Governor Andy and Jane, District Governor Elect Nigel and Flora and little Raphael, and some Rotarians from Macau have joined our banquet on March 23 too. We wish to thank our incredible Organizing Committee,including President Elect David, Past President Eddie, Past President Grace, Past President Dora, Past President Ricky, Past President Lily, Past President Mark, Past President Sam P, and Rotarian Ka Man, and our good friend Past President Elizabete Fong of Rotary Club of Macau for making it such an enjoyable get-together.
On March 17, Island Scout Trail Walk 2024 was successfully held. Island Scout Trail Walk 2024 was organized by Hong Kong Scouts Island Region and co-organized by our Club. District Governor Andy joined to present the Rotary Club of Hong Kong Harbour Trophy to the top team.
As in past years, apart from our President Elect David who starred in Presidents Elect Training Seminar (PETS), many other members of our Club also participated as key members of the incoming District Team to create “The Magic of Rotary”.
On March 14, our Club hosted the Rotary Year’s Third Club Assembly. Plenty were discussed, including Walkathon with Hong Kong Scouts Island Region and our Anniversary Celebratory events.
On March 10, Immediate Past President Eliza and Past President Mark represented our Club to attend the closing ceremony of Peace Camp 2024. Both managed to find our Interactors from King’s College, who reported that they thoroughly enjoyed the two-day overnight camp organized by the District Peace Committee.
Past President Angela reported that she attended District Diversity Equity and Inclusion Seminar in Macau and was one of the facilitators/moderators for a plenary session.
On March 9, the Heats for the 7th Secondary School Peer Mediation Competition were held. Past President Mark, as Organizing Committee Chair of the event, reported that our Club had a strong presence, including Past President WT, who were one of the judges, President Jason, who was one of the volunteers responsible for the sign-in desk, and Immediate Past President Eliza, who as a past Chair of the event managed to hop around different rooms to check on progress.