On June 27, Past President Grace attended Club Leadership Learning Seminar Part II. Past President Webster also attended to share his journey to the Legislative Council.
On June 26, our Club gathered at Zoie Seafood and Grill for our final meeting of this Rotary Year. Over 50 members, spouses, visiting Rotarians and guests attended. Rotary E-Club of Lantau and Rotary Club of Neoteric Hong Kong sent large delegates. Past District Governor Eric Chak, Assistant Governor Wilson Shum, and District Secretary Felicity Yeung also joined the fun.
On June 24, Charter President Patrick, Past District Governor Belinda, and Past Presidents Antonio and Grace attended Vocational Training Council’s Scholarship Donation Ceremony. A total of HK$350,000 was donated by our District to VTC to continue our support of VTC’s scholarship program.
Past President and International Service Director Dora led a strong delegation comprising Past District Governor Belinda, Past President Grace and Jerry, Past Presidents WT, Ricky and Mark, and Past President Jason and Sara to attend 2026 Rotary International Convention in Taipei. While in Taipei, we also met up with our sister club members and enjoyed multiple fellowship opportunities together.
On June 11, our Club welcomed Clive Lee, a former member of our Club and founder of DragoNation, a network of Chinese leaders dedicated to contribute to and support communities all over the world. Clive shared that his time as an active Rotarian helped to inform him how to better run organizations as large as DragoNation.
This year’s District Conference was held May 30-31. During the Conference, Charter President Patrick was acknowledged as a top donor during a donor celebration ceremony. Past President Eliza was acknowledged as a top donor to the Wang Fuk Court Charitable Fund, while Past President WT was acknowledged for his contribution to the District Rotary Foundation Committee. Past President Webster also presided over our District’s financial reporting during the business session of the Conference.
on May 28, our Club welcomed President Lawrence Lui of Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island East to share with us his vocation – gerontech. President Lawrence told us how he got involved in the field and gave us an overview of the latest and greatest gerontech.
On May 25, Past Presidents Grace, WT, Dora and Ricky, together with Rotarian Joanna, joined the 11th Anniversary Party of our daughter club, Rotary E-Club of Lantau. The celebration was held at The Murray, Hong Kong, bringing together Rotarians and friends for a joyful evening of fellowship. Members of our Club were delighted to celebrate this important milestone alongside friends from Rotary E-Club of Lantau and the wider Rotary family. The evening was filled with warm conversations, laughter, and renewed connections, reflecting the close and enduring relationship between our Clubs. The Anniversary Party was both elegant and lively, providing a wonderful opportunity to celebrate friendship, shared values, and the continued growth of Rotary service.
On May 20, Charter President Patrick and Past President Antonio attended Rotary Hong Kong Vocational Scholarship Awardees Sharing Session, where awardees were presented with their awards and were given time to share with attendees their studies at Vocational Training Council (VTC).
On May 14, many members of our Club attended a meaningful dinner meeting featuring Mr. Wong Yim-Wa Martin, who shared the work and mission of the Hong Kong Transplant Sports Association. During the presentation, Mr. Wong explained how the Association promotes and organizes sports activities and competitions for organ transplant recipients and dialysis patients, helping them to achieve both physical and emotional recovery. Through participation in sports, members are encouraged to improve their fitness, develop confidence, realize their potential, and face life with greater optimism and positivity. The Association also assists members in accessing sports resources and opportunities within the community. Mr. Wong further spoke about the importance of honoring organ donors and their families, whose generosity has transformed many lives. Through sporting events and public activities, the Association promotes awareness of organ donation and the positive impact of organ transplantation, while also serving as a platform connecting individuals and organizations involved in donation and transplant services. The meeting was both inspiring and educational, leaving members with a deeper appreciation for the power of resilience, compassion, and service.