On January 23, Master Au shared with us the fortunes in the Year of the Snake. On occasion, we also asked members to write Chinese “fai chuns” for an upcoming service project with Hong Chi schools.
On January 23, President David together with several members visited Caritas’ Community Living Room in Kwun Tong. We also managed to serve to grassroots laborers soups that were sponsored by our Club, and made by laborers who learned how to make the soup via our Club’s sponsored talk on healthy eating.
On January 9, our Club invited film director Ho Cheuk-Tin to share with us his recent experience making films in Hong Kong about Hong Kong. Several visiting Rotarians were in attendance, including: Past District Governor Eric Chak of Rotary Club of Peninsula, Past President Douglas Hsia of Rotary Club of Walnut Grove, Past President Elizabete Fong of Rotary Club of Macau, Past President Donald Chan of Rotary Club of Golden Bauhinia Hong Kong, and Immediate Past President Tony Leung of Rotary Club of The HUB Hong Kong.
On December 20, our Club organized a Christmas Party at The Fullerton Hotel, our first event at the hotel.
On December 19, as part of our District Grant project, President David was in the community talking about pain management and occupational therapy.
On December 14, several members joined End Polio Walk 2024 at The Peak. President David led a delegation including Past President Grace, Past President Mark, Immediate Past President Jason together with Sara and Mango and participated in a day of sunshine, and exercise. Our Club was a Tier 1 donor to PolioPlus Fund.
On December 12, our Club conducted our Annual General Meeting. After business was conducted, our members enjoyed a joyous and relaxing lunch with free-flow conversations. Past President Mark also brought back “inni”, the mascot of Everyone is Beautiful.
On December 1, President David kicked off our District Grant project to alleviate the physical and mental stress experienced by street cleaners. The project initiates a series of events and informal talks surrounding physical and mental health, and concludes by providing physical and mental stress relief by way of free remedial sessions to eligible street cleaners in the Tsuen Wan and Kwun Tong districts. On occasion, President David offered Chinese medical help to several in need.
On November 30, Past President Mark attended the CPR/AED Project Opening Ceremony on behalf of both Governor Nigel, who was out of town at Rotary Institute, and President David. Our Club is a sponsor of the project, which aims to increase awareness of the importance of CPR/AED knowledge in the community and to encourage members of the community to learn how to practice CPR and use an AED machine. The project was conceived and organized by Rotary Club of Hong Kong Northeast.
On November 29, President David, Charter President Patrick and Past President Kay attended the Club Installation of Interact Club of King’s College, where Interactors reported past activities and plans for future ones.