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.
Everyone is Beautiful is a community project providing opportunities for various minority groups to demonstrate their abilities to the public in different ways. This Diversity, Equity and Inclusion project, hosted by Rotary Club of The HUB Hong Kong, has two main goals: (1) to educate the general public on the capabilities of our minority groups so that they know the groups we believe to be “burdens” of our society, have the power to contribute to the society and better our community, and (2) to empower the minority groups in our community, affirming them that they too have the right and the power to serve our community. This year, carnivals booths were hosted by our 9 NGOs’ social workers and members, giving them a chance to serve the public. Also the public was provided with a chance to really “experience” our minorities groups’ abilities. Over the weekend, over 9,000 people were served, educated, and inspired with the motto: “It is ability, not disability, that counts.” Our Club is a sponsor of the event. Past Presidents Lily, Mark and Immediate Past President Jason attended the event.
On November 9, Immediate Past President Jason brought along Past Presidents Lily and Mark to a service hosted by Rotary Club of Neoteric Hong Kong. Members sang along with elderly in a joyous afternoon of fun.
On October 19, several members visited Past President Ka Hing and Flora in Gold Coast. Everyone enjoyed a good evening of fellowship, great seafood, and fireworks!
On September 1, members visited Home Care for Girls, our long-term service partner. In attendance included President David, Past Presidents Grace, Angela, Ricky and Sam, and Immediate Past President Jason. Several friends also attended.
On July 25, two representatives from Caritas HK visited our Club meeting to summarize the project that our Club partnered with them in the previous Rotary Year. Representatives from Rotary Club of The HUB Hong Kong were also in attendance as they were a joint organizer of the project that provides free eye-sight checkup services for children of grassroots families.
On July 11, our Club hosted the first regular Club meeting of the new Rotary Year. Our Club also ceremoniously installed President David, witnessed by members, spouses and friends. Congratulations again to President David! We also celebrated the amazing work done by Immediate Past President Jason.
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.