On July 23, members of our Club welcomed Mr. Jeff Tam of the Vocational Training Council, who gave a talk on the Rotary Hong Kong Vocational Scholarship and its impact on young people pursuing vocational education. The scholarship scheme was established during Past Governor Belinda’s term as District Governor in 2014–2015. Since its inception, hundreds of students have benefited from the program, receiving support to further their studies and develop the skills needed for their chosen professions. Adding a personal dimension to the presentation, one of the scholarship recipients joined the meeting and shared his own study experience and how he had benefited from the scholarship. His sharing gave members a first-hand perspective on the meaningful difference the program has made to individual students. The meeting was a timely reminder of Rotary’s longstanding commitment to education and vocational development, and how sustained support over the years can create opportunities for generations of young people.
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 November 19, several Club members attended Intercity Meeting, where Guest of Honor Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick made a keynote speech and where top donors to The Rotary Foundation, including Charter President Patrick and Wendy, were honored.
On November 16, Past District Governor Belinda, Past Presidents Eddie, Grace and WT attended the District Foundation and Grant Management Seminar. Past President WT, as Global Grant Subcommittee Chair of District Foundation Committee, gave an overview of Global Grants.
On August 20, our Club hosted a fellowship dinner filled with laughter. We also celebrated Past District Governor Belinda’s retirement, birthdays of August birthday boys and girls, and Boris’ matriculation in the HKU MBBS program.
On June 15, Past District Governor Belinda, Past Presidents Eddie, Grace, Angela and Webster attended the 33rd Anniversary Charity Ball of Rotary Club of Tai Po. Everyone dressed up for the occasion.
On May 31, Past District Governor Belinda, Charter President Patrick, and Past President Antonio attended Rotary Hong Kong Vocational Scholarship Awardees Sharing Session. They were instrumental in setting up the VTC scholarship almost 10 years ago.
On May 18, District Conference was held at Regala Skycity Hotel. Many of our members attended District’s most important event of the year: President Jason, Past District Governor Belinda, Past Presidents WT, Grace, Dora, Ricky, and Mark, and Immediate Past President Eliza. One of the plenary keynote speakers, Mr Michael Wong Wai-lun, GBS, JP, Deputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, was a past member of our Club. Many members were involved in various aspects of the Conference, including Past President Dora, who was a floor manager, and Past President Grace, who was an MC during Foundation Lunch.
On February 22, our Club had its 16th regular Club meeting of the Rotary Year. We invited our very own Rotarian Sammy (區仲德師傅) to tell us about our Fortunes for 2024. Also, all our members are fortunate enough to receive gifts from 區師傅 as well as re-useable food containers from Past District Governor Belinda.