{"id":1526,"date":"2023-12-08T12:20:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T04:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/?p=1526"},"modified":"2023-12-08T12:20:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T04:20:03","slug":"district-3450-rotary-foundation-committee-2023-2024-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/?p=1526","title":{"rendered":"District 3450 Rotary Foundation Committee 2023-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.082px, 0.88rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.721), 21px);\"><strong>By PDG Belinda Yeung, JP, Rotary Club of Hong Kong Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-6a7a9119bc3c58531b1f697fb3a71447\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month.\u00a0Rotary is dedicated to fighting and preventing disease. Disease Prevention and Treatment is one of Rotary\u2019s Seven Area of Focus. Disease and illness results in pain and injury.\u00a0Prolonged severe illness may result in loss of employment and income.\u00a0It affects families.\u00a0It affects quality of life.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1527\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-46a012e7bc11ef42a4cf76ed0d3c895e\">HOW ROTARY MAKES HELP HAPPEN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Rotarians educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases. Rotary members have hundreds of health projects underway around the world at any given time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5157a99ce23e8014fc5bf65b86e92330\">IMPACT ON DISEASE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Rotary Foundation\u00a0is changing the world by providing grants for projects and activities around the globe and in your own backyard.<br>Rotary makes amazing things happen, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing clean water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing HIV infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ending polio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Image_003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1528 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Rotary Showcase<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Rotarians done to the world?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"December is Disease Prevention &amp; Treatment month - Titusville Sunrise Rotary Club\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F3exe9BQq74?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1241\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DRFC-DG-Newsletter-Dec-23-final_01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DRFC-DG-Newsletter-Dec-23-final_01.png 1241w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DRFC-DG-Newsletter-Dec-23-final_01-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DRFC-DG-Newsletter-Dec-23-final_01-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1241px) 100vw, 1241px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong><strong>End Polio Walk (Hong Kong)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The Rotary District 3450 held the Hong Kong End Polio Walk (2023-24) on 18 November, 2023. Over 500 people participated in the Walk, raising approximately USD 90,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of the &#8220;End Polio Walk&#8221; is to increase public awareness of Polio and to raise funds for countries that have not been able to eradicate Polio. The funds raised will be used for end Polio education, publicity and vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year&#8217;s participants in the Hong Kong Walk included Rotarians and families from Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Rotary International President Gordon R. McInally and RID 3450 District Governor Andy Li presided over the end Polio walk opening ceremony, during which various public health and Polio speeches were delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Rotary global campaign to eradicate Polio in children began in 1988. Wild Polio virus strains currently exist only in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Rotary has since played an important role in the fight against Polio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rotary International has so far sponsored approximately USD 2.6 billion for the eradication of Polio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The global end Polio fundraising goal for this Rotary Year is USD 50 million. By 4 December 2023, Rotarians in RID 3450 have raised around USD 150,000 for end Polio. Every dollar raised will be matched on a 2:1 scale by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped coblocks-animate wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1217\" height=\"808\" data-id=\"1530\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/01.jpg 1217w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/01-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/01-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1217px) 100vw, 1217px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1181\" height=\"818\" data-id=\"1531\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/02.jpg 1181w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/02-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/02-768x532.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1181px) 100vw, 1181px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1499\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/03.jpg 1499w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/03-1024x382.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/03-768x286.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1499px) 100vw, 1499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1499\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/04.jpg 1499w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/04-1024x449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/04-768x337.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1499px) 100vw, 1499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong><strong><strong>End Polio Walk (Macau)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u6fb3\u9580\u516b\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u70ba\u7d50\u5408\u97ff\u61c9\u570b\u969b\u6276\u8f2a\u6839\u6cbb\u5168\u7403\u5c0f\u5152\u9ebb\u75f9\u75c7\u8a08\u5283\uff0c\u7531\u6fb3\u9580\u4e2d\u5340\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u4f5c\u70ba\u4e3b\u8fa6\u793e\uff1b\u6fb3\u9580\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u3001\u6fb3\u9580\u6fe0\u6c5f\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u3001\u677e\u5c71\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u3001\u6fb3\u9580\u6d77\u5cf6\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u3001\u6fb3\u9580\u53cb\u8abc\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u3001\u6fb3\u9580\u897f\u671b\u6d0b\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u53ca\u6fb3\u9580\u6771\u65b9\u660e\u73e0\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u5171\u540c\u5354\u8fa6\uff0c\u8209\u884c\u4e8c\u96f6\u4e8c\u4e09\u5e74\u6839\u6cbb\u5c0f\u5152\u9ebb\u75f9\u75c7\u6148\u5584\u6d3b\u52d5\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u8a72\u6d3b\u52d5\u5305\u62ec\u5169\u500b\u90e8\u4efd\uff1a\u7b2c\u4e00\u90e8\u4efd\u70ba\u65bc\u672c\u5e74\u5341\u6708\u4e8c\u5341\u516b\u65e5\u665a\u4e0a\u5728\u6fb3\u9580\u89c0\u5149\u5854\u8461\u570b\u9910\u5ef3\u8209\u884c\u4e4b\u570b\u969b\u6276\u8f2a\u5168\u7403\u6700\u5927\u7684\u5bb4\u6703\uff0c\u4ee5\u842c\u8056\u7bc0\u70ba\u4e3b\u984c\uff0c\u53c3\u52a0\u793e\u53cb\u3001\u5bb6\u7737\u53ca\u5609\u8cd3\u751a\u70ba\u8e34\u8e8d\uff0c\u5bd3\u806f\u8abc\u65bc\u6148\u5584\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u7b2c\u4e8c\u90e8\u4efd\u70ba\u65bc\u672c\u5e74\u5341\u6708\u4e8c\u5341\u4e5d\u65e5\u4e0a\u5348\u5728\u6fb3\u9580\u89c0\u5149\u5854\u8209\u884c\u4e4b\u6d3b\u52d5\u555f\u52d5\u5100\u5f0f\u53ca\u5728\u89c0\u5149\u5854\u9802\u5c64\u8209\u884c\u4e4b\u7a7a\u4e2d\u6f2b\u6b65\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u5169\u500b\u6d3b\u52d5\uff0c\u842c\u8056\u7bc0\u6d3e\u5c0d\u5171\u6709\u63a5\u8fd1140\u4eba\u51fa\u5e2d\uff0c\uff08\u5305\u62ec\u6276\u9752\u53ca\u5609\u8cd3\uff09\uff0c\u800c\u7a7a\u4e2d\u6f2b\u6b65\uff08\u5305\u62ec\u6276\u9752\uff0c\u6276\u5c11\uff0c\u6fb3\u9580\u6276\u5eb7\u6703\uff0c\u8857\u574a\u7e3d\u6703\u806f\u5408\u7e3d\u6703\uff0c\u6fb3\u9580\u5229\u6c11\u6703\uff09\u5171\u6709\u7d04200\u4eba\u53c2\u8207\u662f\u6b21\u6d3b\u52d5\uff0c \u70ba\u6839\u6cbb\u5168\u7403\u5c0f\u5152\u9ebb\u75f9\u75c7\u8a08\u5283\u7c4c\u5f97\u7d04\u4e8c\u842c\u4e8c\u5343\u7f8e\u5143\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped coblocks-animate wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"698\" data-id=\"1534\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/05.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/05.jpg 853w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/05-768x628.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/06.jpg 906w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/06-768x572.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1011\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/07.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/07.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/07-768x286.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/08.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/08.jpg 966w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/08-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>End Polio Walk (Mongolia)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The End Polio Walk (Mongolia) was successfully organised on Saturday 7 October 2023.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A total of 130 Rotarians from 20 Rotary Clubs, Rotaractors from 6 Rotaract Clubs and Interactors from 1 Interact Club together with their family and friends participated in the Walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you members of our Mongolian Rotary family for supporting the Event &#8211; through your attending the Walk in person, raising fund for End Polio and building public awareness of the Rotary Signature (Polio) Project in Mongolia.\u00a0 Special thanks to Rotarians of Rotary Club of Ulaanbaatar Peace Avenue for organizing the Event very successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2023-12-08-\u4e0a\u534811.51.30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2023-12-08-\u4e0a\u534811.51.30.png 1199w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2023-12-08-\u4e0a\u534811.51.30-1024x739.png 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2023-12-08-\u4e0a\u534811.51.30-768x554.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1075\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/09.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/09.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/09-1024x343.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/09-768x257.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1689\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/10.jpg 1689w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/10-1024x339.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/10-768x254.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/10-1536x508.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1689px) 100vw, 1689px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Rotary Foundation Recognition at Intercity Meeting<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"899\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/11.jpg 899w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/11-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intercity Meeting was held at Regala Skycity Hotel. We were honored to have the presences of Rotary International President Gordon McInally and his wife, Mrs. Heather McInally. As of 18 November 2023, year-to-date in this Rotary year. Rotarians donated an aggregate amount of USD 860,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Also, to celebrate the Pearl Wedding Anniversary of our District Governor Andy LI and Mrs. Jane LI, they donated USD 100,000 to the Rotary Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/12.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/12-768x533.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To show support and gratitude to our community services, Mrs. LO WONG Shui Yin, who was one of the award recipients in the project called the \u201cTen Happy Seniors Awards\u201d which was a service by Rotary Club of Happy Valley and Rotary Club of Victoria Harbour in Rotary year 2013\/14, donated her art piece titled \u201cPlum Flower\u201d to Rotary International District 3450.\u00a0 The Plum Flower were auctioned during Intercity Meeting and PDG Vincent TO displayed his passion of being People of Action to facilitate us towards service above self.\u00a0 Swiftly, PDG Vincent\u2019s HKD 100,000 is truly generous and went to the Rotary Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1549\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13.jpg 1549w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13-1024x268.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13-768x201.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/13-1536x403.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1549px) 100vw, 1549px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the session on The Rotary Foundation Recognition, we welcomed new Paul Harris Fellows and look forward to their continual support in time ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1691\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/14.jpg 1691w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/14-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/14-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/14-1536x384.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1691px) 100vw, 1691px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our Rotary District, many Rotarians believe in Creating Hope in the World and wholeheartedly support our services by becoming new multiple Paul Harris Fellows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11f9918c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/15-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1547\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arch Klumph Society\u2019s member, PP Pi LEUNG from Rotary Club of Tsuen Wan, donated USD 50,000 to the Rotary Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/16-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1548\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arch Klumph Society\u2019s members, PP Paul IEC and PP Sarah LO from Rotary Club of Hou Kuong, donated USD 50,000 to the Rotary Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11f9918c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1549\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Steven Lee donated USD 30,000 for establishing an Endowment Fund for Basic Education &amp; Literacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1550\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ADRR Aleksis LEE from Rotaract Club of Hong Kong, who was also Sergeant-at-arms in Intercity Meeting, was recognized for her notable donation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1865\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/19.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/19.jpg 1865w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/19-1024x235.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/19-768x176.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/19-1536x352.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1865px) 100vw, 1865px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to recognition of notable donations towards the Rotary Foundation, this Rotary Year\u2019s Intercity Meeting also witnessed the launch of Rotary Volunteer Network and Rotary Mental Health Service along with recapitulating End polio walk.\u00a0 The Intercity Meeting only showed a few of the Five avenues of services from our District and donations to the Rotary Foundation financial supports our good work within the community for people in need.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Meet with Our Major Donor<br><strong>P Cynthia Lee &#8211; Rotary Club of Peninsula South (MD level 1)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Collected by PP Maki Wan &#8211; RC Kowloon Golden Mile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile coblocks-animate\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"971\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1552 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20.jpg 971w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/20-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#018c8c29\"><em>\u201c<strong>I<\/strong> was grown up in Hong Kong, and had my undergraduate education in Canada. During my early days after graduation, I worked with a Swedish company, marketing and promoting specialized products to Hong Kong and China market. Until the recent 20 plus years, I am working in the Financial Planning Field.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the pandemic, I have established new hobby in music &amp; sports. I am having weekly training at the gym room and in music classroom. Listening to music and watching musical highlights have become my interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was once the club president in the Rotary year 2000-2001, and I feel honored to become the President of my Club again in this current year 2023-2024, this give me the opportunity to serve our members &amp; the society, and together we create hope in the world. All in all, I feel proud to be a member of the Rotary Club of Peninsula South!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30d6699fa2b5c6df4bb6e5b332fd51b8\"><strong>What is the most rewarding aspect of being a Rotarian?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I find myself a very lucky person to become a Rotarian ! I met a good friend in my first job who was the President of Rotaract Club of Peninsula at that time, and I was being invited to be a member. Subsequently, I served as President in the latter year. After the presidency, due to the age limitation as a rotaractor, I shifted my personal focus onto career development &amp; build up of my own family. Until our mother Club, Rotary Club of Peninsula invited our CP to build a new Rotary Club, both myself and my good friend were becoming the chartered member of my club, the Rotary Club of Peninsula South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1027\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/21.jpg 1027w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/21-1024x548.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/21-768x411.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1027px) 100vw, 1027px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a9f12693912b66d6f4669d9d5bff352\"><strong>The most rewarding aspect of being a Rotarian are:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Service opportunities: There are numerous opportunities to make a positive impact on the communities through various service projects, including building schools in China, clean water projects, elderly\u2019s care and mentoring of school students\u2026etc\u2026\u2026..<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocational &amp; Professional enhancement: We have professional speakers during every weekly meeting and visits to various organizations throughout the past years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking &amp; Fellowship: Grateful to build up relationship with passionated &amp; like-minded individuals who come from different professions &amp; backgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-af0dacbb2b62a133de146330fca9c04c\"><strong>What impact do you hope your donation will have on society or future generations?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To support organizations and initiatives dedicated to Education &amp; Healthcare. By contributing to educational institutes or scholarship programs can help to provide access to equality education for individuals who may not have the means to pursue it. By investing in education and skill development, donations can empower individuals to their full potential, and subsequently contribute to the society, and create a better future and hope for themselves and other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1554\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To provide funding for healthcare sector can be used to upgrade and maintain medical facilities, purchase the necessary equipment and to ensure that healthcare providers to have the necessary tools and resources to deliver high-quality care that can have long-term benefits for society and future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Meet with Our Major Donor<br><strong>PP PC Fong &#8211; Rotary Club of Peninsula South (MD level 1)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile coblocks-animate\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"542\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1555 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/23.jpg 542w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/23-510x768.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#7bdbb552\">\u201cI am PP Ping-Ching Fong, a charter member of the Rotary Club of Peninsula South. By profession, I am a private practising cardiologist. I have been a Rotarian for over 30 years and have been wearing the Rotary Pin everyday with pride.\u201d<br>\u201cFrom totally ignorance about the organization to fully embrace of its value, I have gained wonderful opportunities to serve locally and internationally as well as dear fellowship with a wide spectrum of members and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being the club president in the year 1993-94 and 2015-16, the Chairman of the District Rotary Foundation Seminar in 1996-97, the District PolioPlus Chairman in 1996-97 and 1997-99, the RYLA District Chairman in 1997, the Kowloon Area 2 Assistant Governor in 1999-2000, the Chairman of the 40<sup>th<\/sup> District Assembly in 2000, the District Vocational Service Trainer in 2000-01, and the Chairman of the District Officer Training Seminar in 2002, I have come to learn much about Rotary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned, time and again, Rotary\u2019s motto is \u201cService above self\u201d, whereas manpower and money are the two indispensable parts in doing services. By donating to the Rotary Foundation and becoming a major donor, I can multiply my own little manpower by a great magnitude, by which more people can benefit from our services. In fact, donation can be made in one big lumpsum or in trickles across a vast span of time. I have chosen the latter way so that my contributions can be continuously helping those in need. Of course, donation will not stop after one reaches the level of being a Major Donor. The need is always there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1044\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/24.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/24-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/24-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1044px) 100vw, 1044px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The world is suffering amidst humanitarian crises right now. Among the seven major areas of focus of Rotary, which include promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, growing local economies, and supporting the environment, the very first area of promoting peace should be in the utmost urgent need of attention at the very present moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I would sincerely hope that my contribution to the Rotary Foundation can be utilized more to the peace-making effort to alleviate these crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1058\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25.jpg 1058w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25-1024x629.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/25-768x472.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1058px) 100vw, 1058px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I see it, Rotary should make a stronger voice internationally against civilian casualty and to seek cooperation from other international voluntary organizations to provide humanitarian aids and to call for a humanitarian ceasefire in all areas of conflict. If this can be done, I can stand up even prouder of being a Rotarian and will continue to contribute to the Rotary Foundation in whatever way I can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Meet with Our Major Donor<br><strong>PP Ada Ng &#8211; Rotary Club of Peninsula South(MD level 1)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile coblocks-animate\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1558 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#018c8c29\"><em>\u201c<strong>I<\/strong> was a Rotaractor in College back in 1975, after graduation I joined Rotaract Club of Peninsula, a community based Rotaract Club, in 1980.\u00a0 Still remember during those days we young pals met every month at Plaza Hotel (the present Parklane Hotel), following all the protocols of Rotary meetings, trying to learn the professional ways to conduct meetings and run a club.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At my time, Rotaract life is short, only until 28 years old. I was detached from Rotary when I reached the age limit, it was not until 1992 when our Charter President, Albert, who\u2019s chartering a new club, Peninsula South, invited me to join and become a charter member of the Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like a few charter members of the Club, am with Peninsula South for 31 years now. I was in my mid-thirties when I joined Rotary, life back then was a challenge with my hectic work schedules and my two kids, thanks to my Rotary pals, their friendship with Rotary services drive me move forward and add colours to my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come join Rotary and you will share my feelings, you will agree that being \u201cyoung\u201d or \u201ctoo busy\u201d should not be reasons to impede you from joining Rotary. Rotary friends and services give us a good feeling about ourselves and the world around us, it\u2019s worth for you to spare your time on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/27-810x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/27-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/27-576x768.jpg 576w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/27-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/27.jpg 818w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-a70ee05a111bfacc15d6eee9c915978a\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">Any message to potential major donors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now and then there are voices why not contribute to a club fund for services to have more flexibility and autonomy instead of donating to TRF, especially when we got frustrated with the not user-friendly procedures while fulfilling the formalities to apply for a district grant, but at the end we concur that when we join an organization, no matter what, we should support its mission and we are obliged to help to achieve it. Make a donation to TRF to support Rotary, your District and your club president!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1447\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2023-12-08-\u4e0b\u534812.15.45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2023-12-08-\u4e0b\u534812.15.45.png 1447w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2023-12-08-\u4e0b\u534812.15.45-1024x492.png 1024w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2023-12-08-\u4e0b\u534812.15.45-768x369.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1447px) 100vw, 1447px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Am just among the many small people doing small things in a small world, I will follow my heart and as long as I feel happy to stay with my pals in the Club, I will move forward with the Club and support the activities and services of Rotary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Trustee Chair Message<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Image_023.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-881\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Barry Rassin<br>Foundation Trustee Chair 2023 &#8211; 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color coblocks-animate wp-elements-23ec9b8ac416e29df3a69955169599cb\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">The magnitude of our impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-violet-color\">This month, as we celebrate The Rotary Foundation,<\/mark> <\/strong>let\u2019s recognize it for what it is: one of the world\u2019s best humanitarian organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59e4ac13166849854bd11dd6b52a718a wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Rotary supports in the world?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clean water, good health, and a sustainable future for our planet. If they envision a world where peace, full literacy, and economic opportunities for communities to support themselves exist. And if they want to see mothers and their babies thrive, their vision aligns with the work we do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And a lot of work in progress through the Foundation. Polio eradication is changing the world, one drop of vaccine at a time. Rotary Peace Centers are training peacebuilders to reduce violence and resolve conflict. And through Foundation global and district grants, lives are improved in a real way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For global reach, there has more than 48,000 field offices in the form of Rotary and Rotaract clubs. Also emphasize good stewardship of the funds and efficient implementation of the projects. Always aim for sustainable solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11de3c7651f364efd98a7ad0f9bc7623 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For 2022-2023<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 2022-23 Rotary year, the Foundation awarded 1,098 global grants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a75b9504b798680bce7f2fb2818bb5bd wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples of scale of wor<\/strong><strong>k and magnitude of the impact<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The district supported a global grant project that focused on basic education and literacy in Malawi, helped train 38 teachers who are responsible for 4,000 students. And built two toilets and installed a pump, so they had water for drinking and hand washing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for support on The Rotary Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#00a0cc21\"><strong>District Rotary Foundation Seminar &amp; Grant Management Seminar (DRF &amp;GMS) &#8211; May 2024 **<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">** This is a combined version for this Rotary Year. Please note that GMS is a must to attend event for all clubs to fulfil qualifications for next year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-royal-blue-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background coblocks-animate\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><strong><strong><strong>Language learning corner: Let\u2019s speak Mongolian!!!<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2023-12-08-\u4e0b\u534812.19.35.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2023-12-08-\u4e0b\u534812.19.35.png 777w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/\u87a2\u5e55\u622a\u5716-2023-12-08-\u4e0b\u534812.19.35-768x216.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By PDG Belinda Yeung, JP, Rotary Club of Hong Kong Harb [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1527,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-december-2023"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1526"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1526\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1699,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1526\/revisions\/1699"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1527"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2324.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}