From May 7 to 10, members of our Club visited Taiwan to attend the 28th Anniversary Party of Rotary Club of Taipei Mingmen. See Part 1 here. Past Presidents Grace, WT, Dora, Ricky, Mark and Jason, together with Past President Jerry of Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui, joined the trip for this special occasion. On May 8, our Club delegation was warmly and graciously welcomed at the airport, setting the tone for a memorable visit. Our sister club then treated members to a delicious lunch, followed by a vocational visit to a cookery factory, offering an interesting glimpse into local industry and craftsmanship. In the evening, our members attended a most splendid anniversary dinner, where our two Clubs renewed our sister club agreement with District Governor Sunny Huang (of District 3481) as witness. The following day, members enjoyed a teppanyaki fellowship lunch, further strengthening bonds through shared experiences. During our visit, Past President Grace and Past President Jerry also had the opportunity to have lunch with Past Rotary International President Gary Huang and Corinna. Past President Jerry was Club President of his Club when Gary was Governor of our District.
On April 18, members of our Club joined a meaningful fundraising night walk organized with Scouts Island Region at Tai Tam Reservoir. President David, Past Presidents Grace, WT, Dora, Lily, Mark and Jason, together with around two dozen participants from our Rotary family, took part in this special evening activity. The night walk offered a unique opportunity to learn about nature and the importance of conservation. Participants were introduced to the principles of “leave no trace,” reinforcing the responsibility we all share in protecting our environment. Interactors from King’s College and St. Clare’s Girls’ School, as well as Rotaractors from the Rotaract Club of HKU Lap Chee College International, joined the event, adding youthful energy and enthusiasm to the experience. Assistant Governor Wilson also participated in support of the initiative, further highlighting the collaborative spirit of the Rotary community. Surrounded by the calm and beauty of Tai Tam Reservoir at night, the event was both educational and inspiring, strengthening bonds across generations while promoting environmental stewardship.
On November 26, Past Presidents Grace, Ricky, Dora and Jason attended The ONE Humanitarian Award Gala Dinner 2025. On behalf of our Club, Past President Grace received a certificate of appreciation from the organizers for supporting the award.
On October 12, Past President Lily led members and spouses to donate blood. Participating members included Past Presidents Dora, Ricky, Webster and Eliza, and Rotarianne Sara. Past President Jason also joined to support.
On July 3, Charter President Patrick led a large entourage comprising of Past Presidents Eddie, Grace, Angela, WT, Dora, Ricky, Lily and Jason to attend the 10th Anniversary and Club Installation of Rotary E-Club of Lantau.
On June 26, our Club hosted the final meeting of the Rotary Year. The highlight of the evening meeting was a presentation by Yukio Chidori, a lecturer at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and an expert/scholar in shakuhachi, an end-blown flute music instrument. Over a dozen friends and family joined the meeting, including three current Club Presidents: President Patricia Or, of Rotary Club of Neoteric Hong Kong, President Anny Yip of Rotary Club of Happy Valley, and President Ariel Lai of Rotary Club of Hong Kong Northeast.
On June 14, Past Presidents Grace, Dora and Eliza spent an entire morning providing sanitation services to grassroot elderly homes.
On May 23, Past President Dora and Immediate Past President Jason flew to Taipei to attend the Club Anniversary of Rotary Club of Taipei Mingmen. Our members reported being pampered by the generous hospitality of our sister club brothers and sisters.
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 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.