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!
On April 27, various members attended District Training Assembly. Our Club had a large delegation of attendees and incoming officials, including incoming District Secretaries Past Presidents Grace and Angela, and incoming District Treasurer Past President Webster. Of course the leader of our delegation was President Elect David, who also was present to vote on the District Budget for Rotary Year 2024-2025.
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”.
Past President Dora, Past President Webster, Past President Lily, and Rotary-ann Sara visited Red Cross Blood Donation Center in Mongkok to give blood (and save life). Past President German Hui of Rotary Club of Lan Kwai Fong, District Blood Donation Chair, also joined us. The day closed with a nice afternoon tea.
On May 5, President Eliza, Past Presidents WT, Dora and Webster, and President Elect Jason represented our Club to attend the 25th Anniversary Celebration dinner of our sister club, Rotary Club of Taipei Mingmen. All Clubs within the same Area of District 3481 joined the dinner celebration too! One of the highlights was the charity painting auction for one of the Food Banks in Taiwan.