On November 11, after our visit to Ronald McDonald House, we went to Holy Cafe to assist their effort to register free-meal recipients and to distribute rice and other goodies to elderly. After the service outing, we gathered together to have an enjoyable dim-sum lunch.
On November 11, our Club started the day by visiting the new (2nd) Ronald McDonald House 麥當努叔叔之家 (close to Children Hospital) in Kwun Tong. We were fortunate to be the very last batch of pre-opening visitors before residents started moving into the House.
On November 6, our Club was delighted to take part in 4-Clans Meeting. 16 Rotary Clubs under our mother club’s genealogical umbrella joined! Guest speaker of the evening was Ms Bonnie Chiu, a Rotary Scholar who shared her experience with Rotary Scholarship! On occasion, we celebrated District Governor Andy Li’s birthday with a tailor-made birthday cake.
November 4, President Jason, Past President Grace and her family, Past President Dora and her friends, Past President Mark, Rotarian Ka Man and her dad, participated in a charity walk organized by Suicide Prevention Services and Past President Lily. It was a very sunny and warm day, perfect for an easy walk around Clear Water Bay Golf and Country Club. Apart from our members from our Club, there were other Rotarians, including Past District Governors YC Ho and Eric Chak, and members from other Clubs. Past President Lily also invited Assistant Governor Roy Tang, a past contestant of “中年好聲音”, to perform after the charity walk.
On 26 October, 2023, our Club co-hosted a Joint Club meeting with four other Rotary Clubs: Rotary Club of Hong Kong Northeast, Rotary Club of Hong Kong Bayview, Rotary E-Club of Lantau and Rotary Club of The HUB Hong Kong. We invited Ms Bonnie So, CEO and Secretary General of Hong Kong Red Cross, who shared in-depth ideas on the topic: “An integrated approach on community resilience”. We all benefited and got inspired by Bonnie’s speech.
On 18 October 2023, our Club joined hands with six other Rotary Clubs in Area 3 to conduct a District Governor’s visit for RY2023-2024. Nearly 100 guests attended which made it a great event for Area 3. District Governor Andy Li has provided our Board with a lot of encouragement and ideas.
Our Club has successfully applied for District Grant this year to support a Joint-Club Project with Rotary Club of The HUB Hong Kong. Special credits shall go to Past President Samuel Chung, Past President Eddie Leung and Past President Mark who have been offering a lot of valuable advice to the process. This year we co-operated with Caritas Tsuen Wan and Ngau Tau Kok Centers, serving children in subdivided units by offering them eye-checks (two times in 6 month’s time), and giving them free spectacles if necessary. To kick off the project, Caritas Ngau Tau Kok Center conducted its first service day on October 15 (Sunday), by offering eye test for around 85 children in the nearby neighborhood.
On September 28, our Assistant Governor Leo Yu visited our Club to share RI President and District Governor’s vision for the year, as well as the latest updates of the District. Two former members, Past President Theresa and ex-member Ada Leung also joined. A visiting Rotarian, Suzanne Cook, of Rotary Club of Brampton, Canada, also joined us. Rotarian Suzanne shared a bit of her background, her Rotary Club’s projects as well as her plans for the upcoming two weeks in Hong Kong. We wish her a great rest of the trip. On occasion, President Jason also exchanged club flags with Rotarian Suzanne, thus adding to our prized collection of club flags from around the world! Heeding Honorary Member Vivien’s call, members donated shoes, clothing and stationery to Good Fortune and Wisdom International Charity Fund, who will send all those items to Kenya. The campaign will last for another month; please contact Past President Dora for details and ways to help.
On September 24, President Jason, Past President Lily, President Elect David, Rotarian Ka Man, Rotary-Anns Coco and Sara, together with RCC HSU Patrick SC Poon Amity College and Master Dr Thomas Man, and friends, have joined hands to visit elderly in public housing in Kwun Tong and Kwai Tsing Districts.
On September 21, Past Presidents Grace, Lily and Mark attended International Peace Party, organized by Rotary Action Group for Peace Hong Kong Chapter. Past President Lily won best-dressed participant.