{"id":4144,"date":"2023-06-01T10:40:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T02:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/?p=4144"},"modified":"2023-06-01T12:03:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T04:03:09","slug":"district-3450-rotary-foundation-committee-2022-2023-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/?p=4144","title":{"rendered":"District 3450 Rotary Foundation Committee 2022 -2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>By PDG Belinda Yeung, JP, Rotary Club of Hong Kong Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading has-azure-color has-text-color eplus-wrapper\">June is Rotary Fellowship Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">As we enter June, we celebrate Rotary Fellowship month.<br>Fellowship creates the fabric of our Rotary Clubs, weaving together diverse individuals who are committed to making a positive difference. These shared experiences foster an environment ripe for collaborative initiatives, an essential factor in the success of Rotary Foundation projects. The collective spirit of Rotary Fellowships amplifies the outreach of our initiatives, empowering us to make a more substantial, global impact.<br>As we embrace Rotary Fellowship Month in this final month of the Rotary Year, let&#8217;s reflect on its invaluable role in supporting the Rotary Foundation. Let&#8217;s appreciate how our bonds of fellowship enhance the effectiveness of our service projects, increase our contributions, and bolster the mission of the Foundation.<br>This edition of our newsletter highlights some inspiring case studies of service project stories which I shared during the recent District Training Assembly. These narratives, reflecting the spirit of Rotary, are a testament to the impact we make when united in service. My hope is that these stories rekindle your passion and commitment to serving the community and furthering Rotary&#8217;s mission. As we conclude this Rotary year, let the essence of fellowship fortify our resolve to continue contributing towards a better world. Wishing you an inspiring Rotary Fellowship Month!<br>Thank you for all your support in the Rotary Year of Imagine Rotary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large coblocks-animate eplus-wrapper\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1143\" src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image003-2000x1143.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image003-2000x1143.png 2000w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image003-1200x686.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image003-500x286.png 500w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image003-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image003-1536x878.png 1536w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image003-2048x1170.png 2048w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image003-382x218.png 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-video coblocks-animate eplus-wrapper\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><video controls src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/WhatsApp-Video-2023-05-24-at-11.04.38.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-royal-blue-color has-gold-background-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Rotary International Service Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading has-azure-color has-text-color eplus-wrapper\">2nd Programs of Scale: Together Health (Nigeria)<br>Area of Focus: Maternal and Child Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This project reduced maternal and neonatal mortality rates in targeted Nigerian regions. Utilizing a $2 million TRF grant and additional funding, quality clinics were established and systemic healthcare improvements initiated. Participating districts, including District 1860 from Germany and Districts 9110, 9125, 9141, and 9142 from Nigeria, alongside Rotarians and Rotaractors, coordinated efforts, oversaw training, and advocated for improved reporting of maternal deaths, underscoring the power of global collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate eplus-wrapper\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image005.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4146\" width=\"344\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image005.png 670w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image005-332x500.png 332w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image005-212x320.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading has-azure-color has-text-color eplus-wrapper\">Project Name: Bring Solar Lights into Kenya Homes &amp; Schools<br>Area of Focus: Basic Education and Literacy\/Environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The Rotary Club of Sunshine Coast-Sechelt, British Columbia, and the Rotary Club of Machakos, Kenya, partnered with The Rotary Foundation (Canada), the Kenyan government, and Kenya Connect for a transformative project. Aimed at communities in Eastern Kenya living on less than $1 per day and without access to electricity, the initiative provided 1,500 students with rent-to-own solar lights, facilitating evening studies. Proceeds were used to extend support to more students, construct computer labs, and install solar systems in two schools. Over 200 teachers received training in digital learning, enabling better utilization of computers in teaching. The results: students tripled their reading time, and teachers incorporated technology effectively into their lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full coblocks-animate eplus-wrapper\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1547\" height=\"1029\" src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image006.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image006.png 1547w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image006-1200x798.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image006-500x333.png 500w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image006-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image006-1536x1022.png 1536w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image006-382x254.png 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1547px) 100vw, 1547px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading has-azure-color has-text-color eplus-wrapper\">Project Name: Rotary Peace Fellowship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Polio survivor Ronald Kasule overcame significant challenges to become a 2021 Polio Peace Fellow at the Rotary Peace Centre, specializing in Peacebuilding &amp; Conflict Resolution. Now, he tirelessly advocates for the rights of disabled persons in Uganda, ensuring their access to education, jobs, and participation in socio-economic and political life.<br>His co-founded mobile platform, the Diversity Ability Support Network System, connects those with disabilities to essential resources and service providers, reflecting his commitment to creating the opportunities he himself was once denied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns coblocks-animate eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-e36458\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image008-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4150\" width=\"355\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image008-edited.png 680w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image008-edited-375x500.png 375w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image008-edited-240x320.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1138\" height=\"889\" src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image009.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image009.png 1138w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image009-500x391.png 500w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image009-768x600.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image009-382x298.png 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1138px) 100vw, 1138px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading has-azure-color has-text-color eplus-wrapper\">Disaster Response Fund Helps Victims of Earthquake in Turkey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on February 6th, 2023, causing massive devastation and loss, Rotary International&#8217;s Disaster Response was swiftly activated. President Jennifer Jones coordinated with Turkish district leaders, who, despite personal losses, shipped essential supplies nationwide. This urgent response underlines the crucial role of Rotary&#8217;s Disaster Response Fund in offering immediate aid during crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full coblocks-animate eplus-wrapper\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1923\" height=\"818\" src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image010.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image010.png 1923w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image010-1200x510.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image010-500x213.png 500w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image010-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image010-1536x653.png 1536w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image010-382x162.png 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1923px) 100vw, 1923px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-royal-blue-color has-gold-background-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>D3450 Rotary Figures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full coblocks-animate eplus-wrapper\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image012.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image012.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image012-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image012-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image012-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image012-382x215.jpg 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-royal-blue-color has-gold-background-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Rotary Foundation Recognition Spotlight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"706\" src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trf_\u5de5\u4f5c\u5340\u57df-1-5-2000x706.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trf_\u5de5\u4f5c\u5340\u57df-1-5-2000x706.png 2000w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trf_\u5de5\u4f5c\u5340\u57df-1-5-1200x424.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trf_\u5de5\u4f5c\u5340\u57df-1-5-500x177.png 500w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trf_\u5de5\u4f5c\u5340\u57df-1-5-768x271.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trf_\u5de5\u4f5c\u5340\u57df-1-5-1536x543.png 1536w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trf_\u5de5\u4f5c\u5340\u57df-1-5-2048x723.png 2048w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trf_\u5de5\u4f5c\u5340\u57df-1-5-382x135.png 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate eplus-wrapper\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image014-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4157\" width=\"572\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image014-1.png 1716w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image014-1-1200x1128.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image014-1-500x470.png 500w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image014-1-768x722.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image014-1-1536x1444.png 1536w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image014-1-340x320.png 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">\u6211\u52a0\u5165\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u4e09\u5341\u5e74\u4e86\uff0c\u4f46\u7576\u88ab\u554f\u53ca\u300c\u70ba\u4f55\u8981\u52a0\u5165\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\uff1f\u300d\u9019\u500b\u770b\u4f3c\u5e73\u6de1\u7684\u554f\u984c\u6642\uff0c\u537b\u6559\u6211\u56de\u60f3\u8d77\u4f86\u500d\u611f\u610f\u5473\u6df1\u9577\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">\u6211\u4e00\u751f\u8207\u5831\u7d19\u7d50\u4e0b\u4e0d\u89e3\u4e4b\u7de3\uff0c\u8207\u5831\u7d19\u671d\u5915\u4f5c\u4f34\uff0c\u56e0\u6b64\uff0c\u6211\u6bd4\u4e00\u822c\u4eba\u770b\u5230\u66f4\u591a\u4e16\u9593\u82e6\u96e3\uff0c\u898b\u5230\u66f4\u591a\u6025\u9700\u5e6b\u52a9\u7684\u4eba\u3002\u65bc\u662f\uff0c\u4e00\u500b\u5ff5\u982d\u5c31\u51fa\u73fe\u5728\u6211\u7684\u8166\u6d77\u4e2d\uff1a\u6211\u96d6\u7136\u4e0d\u80fd\u517c\u5584\u5929\u4e0b\uff0c\u4f46\u7e3d\u53ef\u4ee5\u7531\u7368\u5584\u5176\u8eab\u518d\u5411\u524d\u9081\u9032\u4e00\u6b65\u5427\uff01\u4f46\u554f\u984c\u662f\u5982\u4f55\u53ef\u4ee5\u76e1\u529b\u628a\u9019\u4e00\u6b65\u9081\u5f97\u5920\u5927\uff0c\u800c\u4e14\u65b9\u5411\u6b63\u78ba\u5462\uff1f\u9084\u6709\u5c31\u662f\u617f\u4e00\u5df1\u4e4b\u529b\u5c31\u53ef\u4ee5\u53d6\u5f97\u7406\u60f3\u6210\u679c\u55ce\uff1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">For thirty years, I&#8217;ve been a member of the Rotary Club, and whenever I&#8217;m asked the simple question, &#8220;Why did you join the Rotary Club?&#8221;, it brought me to a deep, thoughtful reflection. I diligently read newspapers and keep myself up-to-date with current events. As such, I am exposed me to more of the world&#8217;s pain and people in desperate need of assistance. Such insights sparked a thought in my mind: while I cannot fix all the world&#8217;s problems, I can certainly better myself and make a difference in my own way. \u000bAnd hence I dedicate myself to make meaningful differences, move in the right direction and make substantial strides in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate eplus-wrapper\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image016.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4158\" width=\"586\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image016.png 1132w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image016-900x1200.png 900w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image016-375x500.png 375w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image016-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image016-240x320.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">\u65bc\u662f\uff0c\u6211\u7528\u4e86\u5169\u5e74\u6642\u9593\u5728\u6211\u53c3\u8207\u7684\u793e\u5718\u6d3b\u52d5\u4e2d\u7d30\u5fc3\u89c0\u5bdf\uff0c\u7d42\u65bc\u627e\u5230\u4e86\u53ef\u4ee5\u5e6b\u52a9\u6211\u6b63\u78ba\u5411\u524d\u9081\u9032\uff0c\u9054\u6210\u6211\u7684\u610f\u9858\u7684\u5718\u9ad4&#8211;\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u3002\u9019\u500b\u6b63\u78ba\u9078\u64c7\u662f\u6211\u4eba\u751f\u4e2d\u503c\u5f97\u9a55\u50b2\u7684\u4e8b\u60c5\uff0c\u56e0\u70ba\u52a0\u5165\u4e86\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u9019\u500b\u5927\u5bb6\u5ead\uff0c\u80fd\u7d93\u5e38\u8207\u90a3\u4e9b\u80fd\u529b\u51fa\u773e\uff0c\u601d\u60f3\u654f\u92ed\u7684\u793e\u53cb\u5728\u4e00\u8d77\u7814\u8a0e\uff0c\u4ee5\u53ca\u958b\u5c55\u793e\u6703\u670d\u52d9\uff0c\u5f97\u4ee5\u6709\u6a5f\u6703\u4ed8\u51fa\u81ea\u5df1\u7684\u5fc3\u529b\uff0c\u9019\u53ef\u662f\u96e3\u5f97\u7684\u7de3\u4efd\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">I spent two years closely observing the various clubs I was part of, I finally found the Rotary Club\u2014an organisation that provides the right framework for my aspirations and facilitates my desire to contribute meaningfully. I take pride in this decision to join Rotary, as it has allowed me to join a grand family of gifted and perceptive individuals who engage in frequent discussions and community service. This opportunity to make a tangible difference is a unique and treasured experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized coblocks-animate eplus-wrapper\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image018-2000x1500.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4159\" width=\"877\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image018-2000x1500.png 2000w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image018-1200x900.png 1200w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image018-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image018-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image018-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image018-2048x1536.png 2048w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image018-382x286.png 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">\u8aaa\u5230\u7de3\u4efd\uff0c\u4fc3\u4f7f\u6211\u52a0\u5165\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u7684\u5176\u4e2d\u4e00\u500b\u539f\u56e0\u662f\uff0c\u6211\u51fa\u5e2d\u4e86\u4e00\u500b\u8b1b\u5ea7\uff0c\u807d\u5230\u6709\u4e9b\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u53cb\u72a7\u7272\u4f11\u5047\u6642\u9593\uff0c\u5230\u67ec\u57d4\u5be8\u3001\u8001\u64be\u7b49\u6771\u5357\u4e9e\u570b\u5bb6\uff0c\u70ba\u90a3\u4e9b\u88ab\u70b8\u65b7\u624b\u8173\u7684\u4eba\u5b89\u88dd\u7fa9\u80a2\uff0c\u4f7f\u4ed6\u5011\u56de\u5fa9\u6b63\u5e38\u751f\u6d3b\u3002\u4ed6\u5011\u52aa\u529b\u4ed8\u51fa\u7684\u884c\u70ba\u4ee4\u6211\u70ba\u4e4b\u52d5\u5bb9\uff0c\u800c\u5728\u6211\u52a0\u5165\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u5f8c\uff0c\u5728\u5176\u4ed6\u793e\u53cb\u4e2d\u4e5f\u611f\u53d7\u5230\u9019\u7a2e\u7279\u8cea\u3002\u56e0\u6b64\uff0c\u8207\u5176\u8aaa\u51fa\u5e2d\u4e86\u90a3\u500b\u8b1b\u5ea7\u662f\u500b\u7de3\u4efd\uff0c\u4f46\u5176\u5be6\u4e5f\u4e0d\u80fd\u8aaa\u662f\u7de3\u4efd\uff0c\u56e0\u70ba\u9019\u5c31\u662f\u6276\u8f2a\u7cbe\u795e\uff0c\u4e26\u975e\u5076\u7136\u624d\u6703\u9047\u5230\uff0c\u6240\u4ee5\u4e0d\u80fd\u7b97\u662f\u7de3\u4efd\u3002\u800c\u6211\u52a0\u5165\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u5f8c\uff0c\u4e0d\u4f46\u5982\u9858\u5f97\u4ee5\u5411\u524d\u9081\u9032\uff0c\u800c\u4e14\u4ed8\u51fa\u5f97\u56de\u7684\u662f\u5fc3\u9748\u6b61\u5feb\uff0c\u8212\u66a2\u81ea\u5728\uff0c\u9019\u662f\u6700\u96e3\u5f97\u7684\u3002\u4f46\u9858\u6211\u7684\u5de5\u4f5c\u8868\u73fe\u80fd\u7d66\u4e88\u4e0b\u4e00\u4ee3\u4e00\u4e9b\u5553\u767c\uff0c\u8b93\u6276\u8f2a\u7cbe\u795e\u5ef6\u7e8c\u4e0b\u53bb\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">One of the major factors that pulled me to join Rotary was a seminar I attended. \u000bI was deeply touched hearing stories of fellow Rotarians, who gave up their leisure time to install prosthetics for amputees in Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia and Laos, enabling the amputees to resume normal lives. Their selfless contributions, also shared by other Rotarians, deeply resonated with me. Therefore, that seminar wasn&#8217;t merely a chance encounter; it showed me the Rotary spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized coblocks-animate eplus-wrapper\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image020.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4160\" width=\"558\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image020.png 876w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image020-799x1200.png 799w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image020-333x500.png 333w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image020-768x1153.png 768w, https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image020-213x320.png 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">\u5c0d\u65bc\u6211\u6210\u70baMajor Donor\uff0c\u4e00\u662f\u73e0\u7389\u5728\u524d\uff0c\u90a3\u4e9b\u4ee4\u6211\u656c\u4ef0\u7684\u6276\u8f2a\u793e\u524d\u8f29\u4ed8\u51fa\u7684\u66f4\u591a\u3002\u4e8c\u662f\u6700\u91cd\u8981\u7684\u662f\u540d\u5be6\u76f8\u7b26\uff0c\u6709\u4e86\u9019\u500b\u540d\u929c\u66f4\u8981\u591a\u505a\u5be6\u4e8b\u3002\u96a8\u8457\u4eba\u5de5\u667a\u80fd\u6642\u4ee3\u7684\u4f86\u81e8\uff0c\u5c0d\u4e00\u4e9b\u843d\u5f8c\u5730\u5340\u53ef\u80fd\u9020\u6210\u5f88\u5927\u885d\u64ca\uff0c\u52a0\u4e0a\u75ab\u75c7\u8086\u8650\uff0c\u6211\u5e0c\u671b\u6211\u7684\u6350\u737b\u53ef\u4ee5\u6709\u52a9\u4ed6\u5011\u7565\u89e3\u71c3\u7709\u4e4b\u6025\uff0c\u4ee5\u514d\u793e\u6703\u767c\u751f\u52d5\u76ea\uff0c\u4e26\u5916\u6ea2\u5230\u5176\u4ed6\u5730\u5340\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">As a Major Donor, I&#8217;m walking the path paved by respected Rotary elders who have given even more. This title is a reminder and an obligation to contribute more tangibly. In this era of artificial intelligence, I anticipate significant changes, especially in disadvantaged areas, and with the added challenges of a rampant pandemic, I hope my donations can offer some immediate relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">\u4eba\u5de5\u667a\u80fd\u5e36\u4f86\u4e86\u65b0\u7684\u6a5f\u9047\uff0c\u4f46\u4e5f\u7d66\u5e74\u8f15\u4eba\u7684\u524d\u9014\u7f69\u4e0a\u4e00\u5c64\u8ff7\u9727\u3002\u91d1\u878d\u696d\u662f\u53d7\u4eba\u5de5\u667a\u80fd\u5f71\u97ff\u6700\u5927\u7684\u884c\u696d\u4e4b\u4e00\uff0c\u800c\u9999\u6e2f\u662f\u570b\u969b\u91d1\u878d\u4e2d\u5fc3\u3002\u56e0\u6b64\uff0c\u6211\u671f\u671b\u9999\u6e2f\u7684\u793e\u53cb\u80fd\u52a9\u5e74\u8f15\u4eba\u64a5\u958b\u8ff7\u9727\uff0c\u6293\u4f4f\u6a5f\u9047\uff0c\u4ee5\u514d\u601d\u60f3\u88ab\u5e36\u504f\uff0c\u4f7f\u9999\u6e2f\u66f4\u5feb\u7531\u6cbb\u53ca\u8208\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Artificial intelligence has introduced new opportunities but also shrouded the future of the younger generation with uncertainty. The financial sector, heavily impacted by AI, holds a pivotal role in Hong Kong, an international financial hub. Therefore, I earnestly hope that my fellow Rotarians in Hong Kong can assist young people to navigate this fog of uncertainty, seize the emerging opportunities, and thus fast-track the resurgence and prosperity of our city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-royal-blue-color has-text-color coblocks-animate eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\" data-coblocks-animation=\"slideInBottom\">\u975e\u5e38\u611f\u8b1d\u524d\u6703\u9577Alice\u7684\u7121\u79c1\u5949\u737b\uff01\u4f60\u771f\u6b63\u5be6\u8e10\u4e86 &#8220;\u8d85\u6211\u670d\u52d9&#8221; \u7684\u7cbe\u795e\uff01\u611f\u8b1d\u4f60\u5c0d\u6276\u8f2a\u57fa\u91d1\u6703\u7684\u652f\u6301\uff01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-royal-blue-color has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Thank you so much Past President Alice for your heart to serve. You are truly living Service Above Self!<br>Thank you for supporting Rotary Foundation!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By PDG Belinda Yeung, JP, Rotary Club of Hong Kong Harbour J &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4145,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","editor_plus_copied_stylings":"{}","footnotes":""},"categories":[118,125],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4144","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-may-2023","category-trf-may-2023"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4144","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4144"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4144\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4187,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4144\/revisions\/4187"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4145"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4144"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4144"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dg-newsletter2223.rid3450.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4144"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}