On April 18, members of our Club attended District’s Club Leadership Learning Seminar, previously known as the District Training Assembly. Past Presidents Grace, Angela, Lily, Mark and Jason, and Rotarian Joanna participated in this important learning event. During the seminar, members gained insights into the new presidential message for the Rotary Year 2026–27, as well as Governor Elect Jimmy’s priorities and vision for the District. The sessions provided valuable perspectives on leadership, service, and the evolving direction of Rotary. Notably, Past President Lily led one of the breakout sessions and also served as a panelist during an afternoon plenary session, contributing her experience and expertise to fellow Rotarians. The seminar was both enriching and inspiring, with everyone learning a great deal throughout the day. As the program concluded, members promptly made their way to Tai Tam to support our Club’s fundraising event, demonstrating their continued energy and commitment to service.
The lunch meeting was attended by 14 members with an attendance rate of 52%. Visiting Rotarians included Deputy Assistant Governor Dominic Wai and Charter President Jimmy Lau from Rotary Club of Star Avenue. After President Sam gave reports of past events and announced future Club/District events, Immediate Past President Mark introduced the meeting’s speaker, Ms. Iris Wong, the Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities Hong Kong (“RMHCHK”). Iris’s topic was: “Keeping Families Close: A unique Role in Family Centered Care.” Family-centered care is the delivery of health care based on partnerships between patients, families and all those involved in the care of the child and family. Family-centered care improves the patient’s and family’s experience with health care, addresses evolving needs of families, reduces stress (e.g., emotional and financial pressures), improves communication and improves the health of children with chronic health conditions. RMHCHK mainly has three types of service: Ronald McDonald House, Hospitality Cart Program and Love Companion Program. The first Ronald McDonald House was built in Hong Kong In 1996 in Shatin, nearby to the Prince of Wales Hospital. The House offers temporary residence, a “home away from home” for families with seriously ill children. The House has comprehensive…