On July 6, many members attended District Installation to celebrate the Installation of our Governor, his team and his Presidents. Immediate Past President Jason and President David were there to ceremoniously pass along the Presidential sash. Several members took up District-level positions this year: Past President Mark (Assistant Governor), Past President Webster (District Treasurer), Past President Grace (District Secretary), and Past President Angela (District Secretary).
On July 5, President David, Past Presidents Grace, Angela and Mark, and Immediate Past President Jason visited our Interact Club of St. Clare’s Girls’ School, which hosted a joint-school high tea. The theme of the gathering was Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Past President Angela, a member of the District Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, was invited to give a speech on the topic.
On July 1, David Lee officially became President of our Club, while Jason Ling became Immediate Past President. Many thanks to Immediate Past President Jason for a wonderful year of outstanding leadership, and all the best to President David! Here’s a link to President David’s Board of Directors.
On April 30, President Jason, Past President Grace and President Elect David accompanied three guests to attend New Member Orientation, hosted by District Membership Committee.
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.
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 February 20 and 27, on two consecutive Tuesdays, the Rotaract Club of HKU Lap Chee College International organized career workshops for their members. Our Past President Angela was the speaker for their second workshop, focusing on interview skills, while Past President Sam’s friend Bernard Wong of Korn Ferry shared with students the topic of CV and cover letter building. Also, President Jason, Past Presidents Grace, Sam and Mark, President Elect David, Rotarian Ka Man, Mr. Charles Poon and Ms. Diana Au-Yeung came to help as interviewers.
On January 8, President Jason and President Elect David met with our friends at Island Scout Hong Kong Region to discuss the 2024 Island Scout Trail Walk.
We have not had our annual Shabu Shabu since December 31, 2018 due to the pandemic and other various situations. And now we are BACK!! Thanks to the great organization by President Elect David, Past President Dora and Past President Lily, and more importantly the generous catering arrangement by Past District Governor Belinda, we had a very enjoyable evening with great food, drinks and laughter at Regal Hongkong Hotel.
On 14 December 2023, our Club had its 11th regular meeting for the Rotary Year. Annual General Meeting, as well as Club Assembly, was held. President Elect David took time to introduce his new Board for Rotary Year 2024-2025.