On March 1, a large delegation led by President David participated in Rotary Ultramarathon x End Polio Walk, organized by our District. A 50km relay team, managed by Past President Lily, comprised of: Past Presidents Jason, Webster and Mark, as well as two siblings and a cousin of Rotarian Joanna. The team managed to finish the 50km within 5 hours, and placed in the top one-third of all Rotary relay teams. Meanwhile, Rotarian Joanna joined Past Presidents Grace and Lily to cheerlead and participate in the shorter but festive End Polio Walk. Past President Lily was an organizing committee member, while Past President Webster, putting on his hat as Legislative Councillor, was one of the event’s guest of honors. Our Club was a Tier 1 supporter of End Polio Walk and a bronze supporter of the Ultramarathon.
On December 11, our Club conducted its Annual General Meeting, when our upcoming club leaders were elected. After Annual General Meeting conducted, our Past President Webster shared his story about successfully running for a Legislative Council seat.
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 5, Past President Webster attended Rotaract Leadership Training, and gave a presentation on financial governance and accountability. Past President Webster also met with Governor Cassy.
On April 26, Past Presidents Grace, Webster and WT participated in District Learning Assembly. Past President Webster had special duty as he, as District Treasurer, had to present the budget for the upcoming Rotary Year.
On November 27, President David and Past President Webster attended the grand opening of Mrs. Sung’s newest project, a dim sum restaurant that is an offshoot of Holy Cafe. Mrs. Sung and Holy Cafe are our long-time service partner, and we are most glad to witness them grow.
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 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 12, District Health Committee hosted Mental Health Services Closing Ceremony cum Giant Zentangle Experience. The event was organized by Past President Lily, who is a member of District Health Committee. President Jason and Past President Webster also attended.
As a tradition, our Sister Club Rotary Club of Taipei Mingmen held their 26th Anniversary Celebration on May 2, 2024 at Taipei Garden Hotel (台北花園大酒店). We have five representatives attending including President Jason and Sara, and Past Presidents Dora, Webster and Mark. In the afternoon, our Sister Club treated us to a lunch of authentic Taiwan-cuisine at 山海樓, and after their Anniversary Celebration, we all went to karaoke for extra fun!